You will need • 16 tsp cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 8 tsp coconut oil
• 12 drops tea tree essential oil
• 8 drops lavender essential oil
• 12 tsp honey
Buying and using essential oils •Tea tree, lavender and rosemary oils are extracted from aromatic plants and are used to enhance health and beauty. You can buy them at good pharmacies or from specialist herbalists. They are sold in small bottles made of dark glass to protect them from the light.
• A dropper will enable you to use the oils in small quantities.
• Essential oils are strong and should always be diluted in odourless carrier oils before being applied to the skin.
• It is possible that essential oils may cause irritation to sensitive skin. To check for any adverse reaction, apply a drop of oil to the inside of the elbow and monitor for 24 hours. Pregnant women should take advice before using essential oils.