We celebrate Valentine’s Day around the world in many countries on 14th February, but the meaning of Valentine’s Day has been lost in commercialisation.
It has come to be defined by being in a relationship, but instead it can be an opportunity to express the love that we are and feel for others, regardless of whether you are in a relationship.
The recipes below support being embodied, accepting and caring for yourself and dismantling any self-debilitating practices, so you can connect more deeply, listen to you and your body and cultivate self-love.
Single Oils
If you prefer to use single oils and not make a blend, try any of the oils below. Or choose which oils you love and create your own synergistic blend.
Gorgeous florals:
- Rose damask to purify. Lifts the heart, eases nervous tension and stress
- Boronia to settle. Uplifts, refreshes, energises, an aphrodisiac
- Chamomile roman to settle. Eases tension, fear, anxiety
- Geranium to balance. Reduces stress, controls anxiety
- Jasmine to rejuvenate. Relieves depression, assists confidence
- Lotus blue, to balance. Sedates, stills, unifies, centres, an aphrodisiac
- Lotus pink, to settle. Stills the mind, helps pain, aids meditation
- Lavender to balance. Soothes and cleanses, is very calming
- Neroli to settle. Alleviates anxiety, shock, insomnia
Earthy spices & woods:
- Cardamon to rejuvenate. Warms the senses when feeling fatigue
- Coriander to energise. Stimulates, invigorates, aids digestion
- Clove to rejuvenate. Supports lethargy and depression
- Cedarwood to balance. Relaxes and soothes the nervous system
- Pepper black, to rejuvenate. Strengthens the nerves, brain and circulation
- Pepper pink, to rejuvenate. Enhances alertness and stamina
- Peru balsam to energise. Assists stress and grief, boosts energy
- Rosewood to balance. Stabilises the central nervous system
- Sandalwood to settle. Calms the nervous system
Fresh, fruity citrus:
- Bergamot to rejuvenate. Uplifts, refreshes, cleanses negative energy
- Grapefruit to purify. Uplifts, revives, balances the central nervous system
- Lemon to energise. Refreshes, cools, produces clarity of thought
- Mandarin to settle. Gently relaxes and comforts
- Orange sweet, to energise. Encourages a positive outlook, stills the nerves
- Orange bitter, to energise. Lifts mood, reduces stress and anxiety
Romantic Blends
Romance blends may calm and balance your mood, relieve tensions and harmonise your senses. These warm and sensual blends, often with aphrodisiac properties help you to stop to connect, rest your mind, increase sensitivity and stimulate romantic feelings towards you and others.
- 2 drops rose damask, 3 drops tangerine, 1 drop sandalwood
- 2 drops boronia, 2 drops orange, 2 drop rosewood
- 2 drops jasmine, 3 drops grapefruit, 1 drop clove
- 3 drops geranium, 2 drops jasmine absolute, 1 drop rose absolute
- 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop pink lotus
- 3 drops geranium, 2 drops sweet orange, 1 drop jasmine
- 3 drops mandarin, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop sandalwood
- 2 drops neroli, 2 drops chamomile roman, 2 drop peru balsam
Fun Blends
- 3 lime, 2 drops geranium, 1 drop blue lotus
- 2 drops neroli, 2 drops bitter orange, 2 drops clove
- 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops boronia, 1 drop cardamon
- 2 drops lemon, 2 drops lime, 1 drop cedarwood, 1 drop sandalwood
You can either use the drops directly in the diffuser, make a spritz blend with a distilled water and solubiliser blend in a 50ml bottle, (or double the recipe for a 100ml bottle), use in a 10ml roller blend with a jojoba oil as a base, or put the drops on a tissue and have it nearby. I highly recommend labeling your bottles. I write the name and the recipe blend on it, so I can make again easily.
Order DIY products and essential oils here: claire@weareall.com.au
Making you own blends is a fun way of creating your own unique and signature fragrances, that draw in notes from other oils and add to the therapeutic properties of the blend.
Premade Blends
I have a beautiful ‘Love Blend’ containing Cedarwood, Geranium, Myrrh, Perus Balsam, that is balancing and energising, supporting stress, breathing and immune function. It will help you connect to the love within you, to share this with others.
If you’d like a premade contact me: claire@weareall.com.au or 0400 584 598
Need assistance or want to tailor your blend more specifically?