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There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand

ways to go home again. - Rumi

Essen,alOilSynergies

PhysiologicalEffects SynergiesExplained BalancingAromasinaSynergy

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AromatherapyBasics




AromatherapyBasics Aromatherapy Basics

Aromatherapy Defined

Essential Oils

Carrier Products

Concentrations

Aromatherapy Defined The art and science of using

essential oils for physical, mental, emotional, and

spiritual wellbeing.

Physical Wellness

Mental Wellness

Emotional Wellness

Spiritual Wellness

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Essential Oil Defined Natural, chemically complex, liquid extracts that come from aromatic plants with specialized structures.

Methods Used to Extract Aromatic Products from Plants

STEAM DISTILLATION

SOLVENT EXTRACTION

CO2 EXTRACTION

COLD PRESSURE

OTHERS OR VARIATIONS

Essential Oil Absolute CO2 Oil Essence E.g., Concrete

No Specialized Structures? No Essential Oils!

The chemical structure of the synthetic aroma named fructone,

which smells like applies.

Synthetics are human-made

chemicals produced in a lab to mimic the

aroma of plants.

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Synthetics: Not Pretty! Florihana

www.florihana.com

Original Swiss Aromatics (www.originalswissaromatics.com)

Fragrant Earth (www.fragrantearth.com)

Samara Botane (www.wingedseed.com)

Carrier Defined: A product used

to dilute essential oils and “carry” essential oils to the body.

Fixed Oils

Aloe Vera Gel

Plain Lotion or Cream Natural Products

Water or Witch Hazel High Proof Gran Alcohol

Fixed Oil: A non-volatile oil of plant origin. Choose organic, cold-pressed, or expeller pressed.

Creams, Lotions, Gels No mineral oil,

lanolin, dye, petroleum, or

fragrance.

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Aroma Mists Distilled water,

or combinations of water and

grain alcohol or witch hazel.

Carrier Product Amount

EO Concentration

1%

EO Concentration

2% EO Concentration

2.5% EO Concentration

3% EO Concentration

4%

½ OUNCE 3 Drops 6 Drops 8 Drops 9 Drops 12 Drops

1 OUNCE 6 Drops 12 Drops 15 Drops 18 Drops 24 Drops




Add between 12-18 drops of a single essential oil or a blend of essential oils to

every ounce of carrier product for a 2%-3% concentration.

1 Drop of Essential Oil

6-9 Drops of Essential Oil




Aromatherapy Basics

Aromatherapy Defined

Essential Oils

Carrier Products

Concentrations




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Physiological Effects

Physiological Effects Defined

Examples: Muscular System

Examples: Nervous System

Examples: Lymph & Immune System

Psychological Effects

Physiological Effect: An outcome experienced

in body cells, tissues, organs, or systems as the

result of an action.

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES


ALDEHYDE

Geranial

Antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, neurosedative

Lemongrass Geranium

OAc

ESTER

Linalyl Acetate

Antispasmodic, balancing,

neurosedative

Clary sage Lavender

Oxide

1,8 Cineole

Antiviral, expectorant,

mucolytic

Eucalyptus Bay Laurel

O

PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES


More than 3000 different

molecules in essential oils

produce physiological

effects

E s s e n t i a l o i l s d e m o n s t r a t e p h y s i o l o g i c a l e f f e c t s o n e v e r y b o d y s y s t e m .

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Essential oils that are digestive stimulants support digestive processes relieving abdominal cramps, gas and bloating, or constipation.

Expectorants thin mucus making it easier

to expel from the respiratory system.

Physiological Effect,

therapeutic effect, action,

property.

Analgesic

Decongestant

Lymph Stimulant

Neurosedative

Vasoconstrictor

The Physiological Effects of Essential Oils for the Muscular System

Analgesic Anesthetic Anti-inflammatory

An agent that reduces sensations of pain.*

An agent that causes numbing.*

An agent that reduces inflammation or inhibits the

inflammatory response.*

Antispasmodic Muscle Stimulant Rubefacient

An agent that reduces skeletal muscle spasms.*

An agent that stimulates muscle tissue leading to

increased tone.

An agent that stimulates blood circulation to the skin

causing increased local circulation.*

The Physiological Effects of

Essential Oils for the Nervous

System

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The Physiological Effects of Essential Oils for the Nervous System •  Alterative: An agent the corrects disordered body functions

and brings the body back into balance.

•  Analgesic: An agent that reduces sensations of pain.

•  Antidepressant: An agent used to counter low moods, episodes of sadness, mental and emotional fatigue, or apathy caused by distressing situational changes.

•  Antineuralgic: An agent that reduces or relieves the sensation of pain from irritated, compressed, or damaged nerves.

•  Antispasmodic: An agent that reduces the chronic over activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

•  Euphoric: An agent that promotes positive feelings of expansion, connection, and consciousness.

•  Nervine: An agent with beneficial effects for the nervous system.

•  Neurosedative: An agent that sedates the central nervous system.

•  Neurostimulant: An agent that stimulates the central nervous system.

•  Tonic: An agent that produces a mildly stimulating effect on the body or a particular body system to promote improved function.

Analgesic: An agent that reduces sensations of pain.

Anesthetic: An agent that causes numbing.

Antineuralgic: An agent that reduces or relieves the sensation of pain from irritated, compressed, or

damaged nerves.

Nervine: An agent with beneficial effects for the nervous system.

Facial neuralgia

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sciatic Nerve Pain

Neuritis

Neuralgia

Neurosedative: An agent that sedates the central nervous system. Use neurosedatives when you’re stressed (like this guy).

Neurostimulant: An agent that stimulates the central nervous system. Use neurostimulants when you’re mentally foggy or exhausted

(like this guy).

Alterative: An agent the corrects disordered body

functions and brings the body back into balance.

Antispasmodic: An agent that reduces

the chronic over activation of the

sympathetic nervous system.

The Physiological Effects of Essential Oils for the Nervous System •  Alterative: An agent the corrects disordered body functions

and brings the body back into balance.

•  Analgesic: An agent that reduces sensations of pain.

•  Antidepressant: An agent used to counter low moods, episodes of sadness, mental and emotional fatigue, or apathy caused by distressing situational changes.

•  Antineuralgic: An agent that reduces or relieves the sensation of pain from irritated, compressed, or damaged nerves.

•  Antispasmodic: An agent that reduces the chronic over activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

•  Euphoric: An agent that promotes positive feelings of expansion, connection, and consciousness.

•  Nervine: An agent with beneficial effects for the nervous system.

•  Neurosedative: An agent that sedates the central nervous system.

•  Neurostimulant: An agent that stimulates the central nervous system.

•  Tonic: An agent that produces a mildly stimulating effect on the body or a particular body system to promote improved function.

The Physiological Effects of

Essential Oils for the Lymph &

Immune System

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Antibacterial Antifungal Antiviral Immune Stimulant

Lymph Stimulant

An agent that destroys bacterial

pathogens or suppresses their growth or their

ability to reproduce.

An agent that destroys fungal pathogens or

suppresses their growth or their


An agent that destroys viral pathogens or

suppresses their growth or their


An agent that boosts general

immunity to enhance the

immune response or strengthen the

body to help it ward off disease.

An agent that encourages lymph to flow from areas of stagnation to support general

immunity.

Many essential oils enter the bloodstream and

support the body’s natural immune defenses.







The Psychological Effects of

Essential Oils

Psychology is the scientific and artistic study of the human mind,

emotions, and behaviors.


Physiological Effects on the

Nervous System

Effects on Brain Chemistry & Hormones

Brainwave Activity

Learned Odor Responses

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Some essential oils influence brain chemicals or hormones that

change thinking/feeling/behaving states.

Cortisol balancer Dopamine stimulants Dopamine balancer

Estrogenic Oxytocin stimulant

Serotonin stimulant

Dopamine Balancer: An agent that balances levels of dopamine in the body.

Psychological effects happen alongside

physiological effects. Physiological

Effects









AromatherapyBasics Synergy Explained

Synergy Defined Mode of Action

Broaden the Potential

Therapeutic Intent

Muddy Blends

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Synergies are created when two or more essential oils are combined for a

therapeutic purpose.

Synergy: When the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and those parts are mutually enhancing.

MODE OF ACTION Essential oils with similar physiological properties

cause their effects via different modes of action.

VS.

Antifungal essential oils are useful for fungal infections

like athlete’s foot.

A B C Reduces itching while disrupting

the lifecycle of fungal pathogens.

Reduces inflammation while killing Tichophyton

rubrum and T. mentagrophytes.

Kills Epidermophyton

floccosum and Tichophyton

rubrum while promoting skin regeneration.

Different but Complementary Physiological Effects

Fir Needle

Alterative

Lavender

Restorative

Sw. Marjoram

Neurosedative

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Helichrysum (Anti-inflammatory)

Clary Sage (Antispasmodic)

Eucalyptus (Analgesic) Synergy: When the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,

and those parts are mutually enhancing.

THERAPEUTIC INTENT Intent is defined as the act or fact of planning

an outcome.

“I need a blend to support stress reduction for a relaxation massage.”

Lavender Lemon German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Nervine Nerve Tonic Serotonin Stimulant Neurosedative

MUDDY “What is this synergy for?”

I’ve had many aromatherapy students

share a synergy with me.

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“Muscle tension, stress, insomnia, earache, headache, nightmares, athlete’s foot, oily skin, depression, and upset stomach“

“This doesn’t smell like anything”

“Lavender, clary sage, sweet marjoram,

lemon, grapefruit, frankincense,

mandarin, myrrh, sandalwood,

cedarwood, neroli, bergamot, and rose – they are all good for

stress…”

2 Essential Oils

Up to 6 Essential Oils

Synergy Explained

Synergy Defined Mode of Action

Broaden the Potential

Therapeutic Intent

Muddy Blends




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Balancing Aromas

What is a Balanced Aroma?

What is an Unbalanced

Aroma?

How Do I Get a Balanced Aroma?

Do I Always Care About Balanced

Aromas?

In a synergy with a balanced aroma all of the different smells of essential

oils in the formulation can be enjoyed without one overpowering the others.

In a synergy with an unbalanced aroma, a dominant smell from one

essential oil overrides the smells of other essential oils in the formulation.

5 Drops Lavender 5 Drops German Chamomile

All you smell is German Chamomile.

5 Drops Lavender 5 Drops Atlas Cedar

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Darn! Lavender sticks out!

Aroma intensity refers to the strength of the aroma of a

particular essential oil. Some smell strong while others smell soft.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Very Strong

S t r o n g I n t e n s i t y

M o d e r a t e I n t e n s i t y

M i l d I n t e n s i t y

Very Soft

F e w e r Drops of the Essential Oil in the Final Synergy.

M o r e Drops of the Essential Oil in the Final Synergy.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Very Strong




Very Soft

Lavender (5 Drops)

Nutmeg (5 Drops)

Sw. Orange (5 Drops)

Lavender (5 Drops)

Nutmeg (4 Drops)

Sw. Orange (8 Drops)

A U N B A L A N C E D A R O M A A B A L A N C E D A R O M A

Lavender 5 drops x 2 = 10

Nutmeg 4 drops x 2 = 8

Sw. Orange 8 drops x 2 = 16

Aromatic Extract Botanical Name Score

Agarwood Aquilaria malaccensis 4

Allspice Pimenta dioica 4

Ambrette Abelmoschus moschatus 4

Amyris Amyris balsamifera 9

Angelica Angelica archangelica 2

Atlas cedarwood Cedrus atlantica 9

Basil Ocimum basilicum 3

Bay laurel Laurus nobilis 4

Benzoin Styrax benzoin 9

Bergamot Citrus x bergamia 8

Bitter orange Citrus aurantium var. amara 7

Black pepper Piper nigrum 5

Black spruce Picea mariana 4

Blue cypress Callitris intratropica 4

Blue lotus Nymphaea caerulea 6

Aroma Intensity Scores are Variable

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Very Strong




Very Soft

The Intensities of Aromas Change Batch to Batch

Thyme Thyme Cypress Cypress Linden Linden

“I give it a #1” “I give it a #2”

“This smells like a 3.” Sometimes a Balanced Aroma

in a Synergy is Not Important

Helichrysum G. Chamomile Blue Cypress

Blue Cypress

Aroma intensity has NOTHING to do with therapeutic potential.

An essential oil can have a SOFT aroma and a POWERFUL therapeutic effect.

Balancing Aromas

What is a Balanced Aroma?

What is an Unbalanced

Aroma?

How Do I Get a Balanced Aroma?

Do I Always Care About Balanced

Aromas?

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AromatherapyBasicsMaking

Aromatherapy Work in a Massage Practice

General Wellness Synergies

How Much Will it Cost?

Home Care Synergies

What’s the best way to add aromatherapy to my massage practice?

Formulate 4 wellness synergies and make them available for a $12-$15 upsell.

Wellness Synergy

#1

Wellness Synergy

#2

Wellness Synergy

#3

Wellness Synergy

#4

1. What Do My Clients Want and Need?

Stress Buster

Immune Booster

Muscle Tonic

Happy Magic

“I want to relax!” “I don’t want to get sick! ” “My muscles are sore!” “I want to feel happy!”

Synergy in Fixed Oil

•  8 Ounces of Carrier •  Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil •  10-12 Massages

Synergy in Emollient Lotion

•  8 Ounces of Carrier •  Emollient Lotion •  5-7 Massages

2. What Carrier Should I Use and How Much Should I Formulate?

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3. Choose Essential Oils for Your Synergies.

Stress Buster

Antispasmodic: An agent that reduces the chronic over activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Clary Sage

Neurosedative: An agent that sedates the central nervous system as might be useful for anxiety, insomnia, stress, or emotional trauma. Amyris

Restorative: An agent that revitalizes and strengthens the body to enhance overall physical vitality and a sense of wellness. Lavender

Euphoric: An agent that promotes positive feelings of expansion, connection, and consciousness. Nutmeg

Immune Booster Antibacterial: An agent that destroys bacterial pathogens or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce. Thyme (linalol type)

Antiviral: An agent that destroys viral pathogens or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce. Sweet Marjoram

Immune stimulant: An agent that boosts general immunity to enhance immune responses and help the body ward off disease. Lemon

Cytophlyactic: An agent that increases the activity of white blood cells. Tea Tree

Specific to Strep Throat: Bergamot

Muscle Tonic Analgesic Anesthetic Anti-inflammatory

An agent that reduces sensations of pain.*

An agent that causes numbing.*

An agent that reduces inflammation or inhibits the

inflammatory response.*

Antispasmodic Muscle Stimulant Rubefacient

An agent that reduces skeletal muscle spasms.*

An agent that stimulates muscle tissue leading to

increased tone.

An agent that stimulates blood circulation to the skin

causing increased local circulation.*

Bay Laurel Turmeric

Bergamot Cypress

Happy Magic

Wood or Tree Resin: Essential oil distilled from wood or resins are connecting. They also give us a round bottom smell to ground our synergy. Any Wood or Tree Resin!

Flower: Essential oil distilled from flowers tend to be antidepressant. Any Flower!

Citrus: Essential oil expressed from citrus peels or zests tend to be nervine (strengthen nerves) and uplifting. Any Citrus!

Happy Magic Formulas!

Sandalwood

Rose

Bergamot

Cedarwood

Neroli

Lemon

Frankincense

Ylang Ylang

Grapefruit

Myrrh

Jasmine

Lime

Black pepper Nutmeg Clove Bud Allspice

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You’ve chosen essential oils for your blends! Excellent!

4. Check the Safety Information on

the Essential Oils You’ve Chosen

for Your Synergies

5. Use Aroma Intensity to Formulate Synergies with

Balanced Aromas.

Stress Buster Essential Oils

Clary Sage Amyris Lavender Nutmeg

LookUptheAromaIntensityScoresforTheseEssen,alOils.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Very Strong




Very Soft


Stress Buster Base Synergy


2 9 5 4

2Drops 9Drops 5Drops 4Drops 20Drops

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Immune Booster Essential Oils

Thyme Sw. Marjoram Lemon Tea Tree Bergamot

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Very Strong




Very Soft

Thyme Sw. Marjoram Lemon

Tea Tree Bergamot

Immune Booster Base Synergy

Thyme Sw. Marjoram Lemon Tea Tree Bergamot

1 3 8 3 8

1Drop 3Drops 8Drops 3Drops 8Drops 24Drops

Muscle Tonic Base Synergy

Bay Laurel Turmeric Bergamot

4 5 8 4

4Drops 5Drops 8Drops 4Drops 21Drops

Cypress

Happy Magic Base Synergy

Frankincense Grapefruit Clove Bud

5 2 8 4

5Drops 2Drops 8Drops 4Drops

Ylang Ylang

19Drops

6. Determine How Much Base Synergy Goes Into

the Carrier Product.

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Carrier Product Amount

EO Concentration

1%

EO Concentration

2% EO Concentration

2.5% EO Concentration

3% EO Concentration

4%

½ OUNCE 3 Drops 6 Drops 8 Drops 9 Drops 12 Drops





8 Ounces Fixed Oil Or Lotion

2% Concentration

20Drops 21Drops24Drops 19Drops

8 Ounces Fixed Oil Or Lotion

2% Concentration

96 Total Drops

X5 X4 X5 X6

Stress Buster

Immune Booster

Muscle Tonic

Happy Magic



2 x 5 9 x 5 5 x 5 4 x 5

100Drops10drops 45drops 25drops 20dropsSTRESS

BUSTER!

8 ounces of carrier

Add 96 Drops

Stress Buster

Immune Booster

Muscle Tonic

Happy Magic

We Did It! We Created 4 Wellness

Synergies for Our Practices!


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Thyme Neroli Rose Myrrh Cypress Lemon $15 $82 $140 $17 $7 $3

Essential oils vary dramatically in price.

5 milliliters

Math Slides Not Discussed in the Presentation

1 milliliter

Essential oils are sold in different amounts:

2 milliliter 5 milliliter 15 milliliter

20 Drops 40 Drops

100 Drops

300 Drops

$30 per milliliter =

$1.50 per drop.

$23 per milliliter =

$1.15 per drop.

$3 per milliliter =

$0.15 per drop.

$0.53 per milliliter =

$0.02 per drop.



2 x 5 9 x 5 5 x 5 4 x 5

100Drops10drops 45drops 25drops 20dropsSTRESS

BUSTER!

8 ounces of carrier

Add 96 Drops

How Much Does Each Drop Cost?


7/5 12/15 8.56/5 7/5

$1.40ml $0.80ml $1.71ml $1.40ml

5ml$7 1. Determine the cost of each essential oil based on the amount of essential oil you buy.

15ml$12 5ml$8.56 5ml$7

1.40/20=0.07perdrop

0.80/20=0.04perdrop

1.71/20=0.0855=0.09perdrop(roundup)

1.40/20=0.07perdrop

2. Determine the cost of each milliliter in an essential oil by dividing the cost by the amount.

3. Determine the cost per drop of each essential oil by dividing the cost per milliliter by 20 because there are 20 drops in a milliliter.

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How Much Does The Synergy Cost?


$0.07(perdrop)

$0.04(perdrop)

$0.09(perdrop)

$0.07(perdrop)

STRESS BUSTER!

8 ounces of carrier

Add 96 Drops

100Drops10drops 45drops 25drops 20drops

10dropsX0.07=70

45dropsX0.04=1.80

25dropsX0.09=2.25

20dropsX0.07=1.40

$0.70 $1.80 $2.25 $1.40 $6.15

Stress Buster

Immune Booster

Muscle Tonic

Happy Magic

Cost of product including packaging, the carrier product, and essential oils at a 2% concentration in 8 ounces.

$12.65 $13.32 $13.65 $10.80 $33.90

(yep)

Stress Buster

Immune Booster

Muscle Tonic

Happy Magic

Upsell aromatherapy at $12-$15 per massage. Each bottle represents approximately 10 massages. Total $120 - $150

$107.35 $137.35

$106.68 $136.68

$106.35 $136.35

$109.20 $139.20

We Rock!

I’ve never made money on aromatherapy.

Making Aromatherapy Work

in a Massage Practice



Home Care Synergies

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How Do We Get People Hooked on Aromatherapy?

Clients are surrounded by clouds of synthetic aromas.

AROMATHERAPY HOME CARE

The Wake Up Remedy •  3 drops of eucalyptus •  10 drops of sweet orange •  Small 1 milliliter bottle •  Makes 2 “servings”

Any Massage Clinic Therapist Name

www.website.com 458.888.0008

1. Start your shower

2. Plug the tub (so the water backs up)

3. Add 4 drops from this bottle to the water at the

bottom of the shower

4. Inhale and wake up!

Wake Up Remedy

The Wake Up Remedy

Create tags with your contact details on the front and directions on the back.

Attach the cards to the bottles.

1. Start your shower

2. Plug the tub (so the water backs up)

3. Add 4 drops from this bottle to the water at the

bottom of the shower

4. Inhale and wake up!

Wake Up Remedy

Aromatherapy Mists Bliss Mist •  Mandarin (7 drops) •  Lavender (2 drops) •  Frankincense (3 drops) •  Distilled water •  1 ounce bottle with a mist top

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Directions: When you feel stressed or low, mist this

aromatherapy blend containing pure essential oils

of lavender, mandarin, and frankincense over your head and shoulders (not into your

face) for a moment of well-earned bliss!

Business Name Therapist Name

website.com 458.888.0008

BLISS MIST Bliss Mist

Create tags with your contact details on the front and

directions on the back. Attach the tags to the bottles.

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in a Massage Practice



Home Care Synergies




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Hug a Tree!

Pick Some Wildflowers! Go for a Hike!

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Essential Oil Synergies with math slides...to dilute essential oils and “carry” essential oils to the body. Fixed Oils Aloe Vera Gel Plain Lotion or Cream Natural Products Water