DIY Aromatherapy and Essential Oils with Aura Cacia

Earlier this summer, I joined Aura Cacia for a DIY night of hands-on workshops to benefit the mind and body. I learned natural ways to incorporate aromatherapy and essential oils into health and body routines. Guests created natural essential oils, including soothing hand gels, sugar body scrubs, refreshing shower gels, and calming foot soaks while enjoying organic cocktails and amazing food from David Bouley Botanical. Check out the DIY recipes below to create your own natural essential oils at home! They so easy to make yourself and also makes a great gift, too! I haven't made any bath and body products all summer but with fall around the corner, I might have to create some new scented products! I easily find all my Aura Cacia essential oils and ingredients at Whole Foods. 

Go to auracacia.com to learn more about essential oils and get aromatherapy recipes for the bath, body, home, kids and pets. 

Soothing Hand Gel - Renew

1/8 cup aloe vera gel

1/8 cup water

2 tsp. vegetable glycerin

1/2 tsp. sweet almond oil

29 drops Renew essential oil blend

2 drops tea tree oil

2 oz bottle

Daily Shower Gel - Freshen

1 Tbsp. sweet almond oil

2 tsp. vegetable glycerin

3 Tbsp. unscented castille soap

24 drops Freshen essential oil blend

4 oz amber bottle

Sugar Body Scrub - Indulge

3 Tbsp. sweet almond oil

1 Tbsp. vegetable glycerin

44 drops Indulge essential oil blend

1/3 cup brown sugar

4 oz amber jar

Soothing Foot Soak - Comfort

1/2 Tbsp. vegetable glycerin

30 drops Comfort essential oil blend

3/4 cup sea salt

1 Tbsp. baking soda

4 oz. amber jar

- Kim Weling

Maldivian Scrub DIY Recipe

DIY scrubs are perfect for fighting the drying effects of winter and also make great stocking stuffers for the holidays. I wanted to share this DIY scrub recipe to help detox and cleanse your skin. Inspired by a treatment offered in Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives, this scrub leaves skin hydrated and smooth. All ingredients are found on the islands of the Maldives and more conveniently for us, also in most supermarkets. 

Maldivian Scrub (Based off of the treatment Laamu Bliss) 

1) Combine the following ingredients in equal parts into a paste:

• Nutmeg
• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Rice powder
• Cinnamon
• Clove

2) Apply whenever desired on the body 

3) Leave on skin for 15 minutes or until skin begins to warm

4) Wash paste off

DIY Skincare with Indie Lee + Beautylish

On October 8th, Indie Lee and Beautylish held a DIY skincare event, where attendees got to make their own natural skincare products, including a peppermint lip scrub, bergamot & orange bathing salt and lavender body scrub. It was so much fun and easy making my own skincare products and deciding what essential oils to add to the basic ingredients. DIY skincare is great for holiday gifting, so my friends and family shouldn't be surprised if they get a DIY skincare gift from me. 

During the event I got to meet with Indie Lee and find out more about her all-natural skincare line, while enjoying mimosas, cupcakes and cake pops. Indie Lee's Coconut Citrus Scrub that was showcased at the event immediately became a favorite of mine. 

Here are the instructions on how to make your own DIY skincare if you'd like to give it a try. Your local Whole Foods would be the perfect place to find the needed ingredients. 

Heaven Scent Bathing Salt

Ingredients:

- 1 Cup Sea Salt

- 1 Tsp. Carrier Oil (Apricot Kernel, Jojoba, Avocado, etc)

- 5 drops essential oil of choice

- Dried flower petals or buds of choice

Steps:

- COMBINE salt and carrier oil together with a spoon, fork, or craft stick in bowl or jar; break up clumps by mashing together.

- MIX and add essential oils until you've created the perfect heavenly scent for your bath time. Add a few flower buds for some extra fragrance, this adds a pretty touch as well. 

- USE whenever you want to transform your daily bath into a day at the spa - this also makes the PERFECT hostess gift!

Luscious Lavender Body Scrub

Ingredients:

- 1/2 Cup Sea Salt

- 1/4 Cup Carrier Oil (i.e., Apricot Kernel, Jojoba, Avocado, Sweet Almond)

- 1-3 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

- 1 Tbsp Dried Lavender Buds

Steps:

- COMBINE salt and carrier oil in a bowl until a delicious texture forms.

- MIX in dried lavender and then sprinkle in a drop or two of lavender essential oil. Add drops one at a time so you can decide how strong a scent you want. 

- USE for at-home pedicures or all over exfoliation - simply scrub the day away in the most luxurious way possible. 

Indie Lee

 

- Kim Weling

RABEANCO + BaubleBar DIY Event - July 17th

RABEANCO and BaubleBar invite you to a DIY event, hosted by Jenni Radosevich, author of I Spy DIY. Join us for shopping, cocktails provided by Godiva Spirits and a bag chain DIY at BaubleBar SoHo!

Guests will receive a complimentary Cambria leather pouch for attending (while supplies last). Popular blow dry salon, DreamDry will also be on-site offering complimentary styling for guests!

Please RSVP to: RSVP@rmo-wetherly.com

BaubleBar SoHo
131 Greene Street
July 17th
6:30 - 8:30pm