Looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas? In these times of austerity – what could be a more welcome gift than one that is exquisitely scented and that packs a powerful therapeutic punch at the same time?  Whether you are making products to sell to clients or presents for friends and family, natural aromatherapy blends will be worth their weight in gold this Christmas. Not only will they help boost health and wellbeing, but they will also be far more affordable than the ‘chemical laden’ high street alternatives.

Rather than making absolutely everything from scratch, buy a range of our base products, a few bottles, jars, your favourite aromatherapy essential oils and you're ready to go!

To help get your creative juices flowing, we’ve put together a selection of DIY Christmas gift ideas that can easily be made at home. The possibilities are endless, and the lucky recipients will be hugely impressed with the thought and care that has gone into making such exquisitely fragrant, personalised gifts.

Dead Sea Salt

Winter Warming Bath Salts

Ideal for those who feel the cold and particularly good for people who play outdoor sports or work outside in the wintertime. Place 250ml of Dead Sea Salt in a measuring jug (approx 5 baths worth) and add 10 drops Frankincense essential oil, 2 drops Black Pepper, 3 drops Rosemary and 20 drops Lavender. Mix well and package in a sealable jar (a glass kilner jar would be ideal)

Gardener's Bath Soak

This is a perfect gift for keen gardeners who are out in the elements come rain or shine, and who may experience aching muscles or stiff joints as a result of their exertions. Place 250ml of Dead Sea Salt in a measuring jug and add 4 drops German Chamomile, 20 drops Lavender, 10 drops Sweet Marjoram and 15 drops Grapefruit essential oil. Mix well and package as above.

Blissful Bedtime Bath Salts

Mix 250ml of Dead Sea Salt with 20 drops Sweet Orange essential oil, 10 drops Sweet Marjoram, 5 drops Frankincense and 2 drops Neroli. This is lovely for aiding relaxation and preparing mind and body for a more restful night’s sleep.

Dispersible Bath Oil

Sumptuous Bath Oil

This wonderful blend will lift the spirits and leave the skin delicately scented, silky smooth and moisturised. To 150ml of Bath Oil add 25 drops Lavender essential oil, 10 drops Geranium, 10 drops Bergamot and 5 drops Rose Otto!

Aromantic Bath Oil

For a soothing, sensual soak take 150ml of Bath Oil and add 10 drops Ylang Ylang, 20 drops Bergamot, 5 drops Neroli and 5 drops Benzoin essential oil.

NOTE: Our Bath Oil base is miscible (disperses on contact with warm water) so it won’t just lie on the surface of the bathwater and leave a greasy slick around the sides!

SLS Free Bath & Shower Gel

Mood Boosting Shower Gel

To lift the mood and wash all worries away mix 120ml of SLS Free Bath & Shower Gel with 10 drops each of Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, 5 drops of Benzoin and drops of 5 Sandalwood. Mix well and pour into your chosen bottle. 

Energising Shower Gel

To revitalise mind and body mix 120ml SLS free Bath & Shower Gel, 10 drops of Rosemary, 10 drops of Lime, 4 drops Black Pepper and 2 drops Ginger.

Moisturising Lotion

Luxurious Body Lotion

For a stress relieving, hormone balancing, skin rejuvenating moisturiser, mix 150ml of our fragrance free Moisturising Lotion (organic version also available) with 20 drops Lavender essential oil, 10 drops Sweet Orange, 10 drops Geranium, 5 drops Jasmine and 5 drops Neroli. Mix well and bottle. 

Nourishing Hand Cream for Hard Working Hands

Mix 100ml fragrance free Moisturising Lotion, 5ml Vitamin E Oil, 10 drops Lavender essential oil, 8 drops Geranium, 6 drops Ylang Ylang, 4 drops Frankincense and 2 drops Benzoin.

Soothing Peppermint Foot Balm

Useful for anything from Athlete's foot to sore, aching, tired feet. Mix 100ml Moisturising Lotion, 30 drops Tea Tree, 10 drops Elemi, 10 drops Spearmint and 6 drops Peppermint.

Aloe Vera & Rose Hydrating Gel

Hydrating Face Mask

Turn this exquisitely fragrant Aloe Vera Gel into a lovely, light Hydrating Face Mask. Place 200ml of our Aloe Vera & Rose Hydrating Gel in a bowl. Add 20ml of Vitamin E oil and 20ml Rosehip Oil. Then add 8 drops of Rose Otto essential oil, 8 drops Neroli, 8 drops Frankincense and 20 drops Lavender. Mix well and store in an airtight jar, preferably in the fridge to prolong the shelf-life. Instructions for use: Apply to face and neck. Leave on for 10 minutes, tissue off and then rinse with cold water.

Rescue Balm

Mix 40ml of Aloe Vera & Rose Gel with 8 drops Neroli, 8 drops Bergamot and 4 drops Benzoin and store in a small jar. Use as pulse point balm as and when required to soothe anxiety, stress and tension.

100% Pure Hydrolats

Mellow Mood Spritz

Mix 100ml Orange Flower Hydrolat, 10 drops Sweet Orange, 10 Bergamot, 5 Neroli and 3 Benzoin. Pour into a spray bottle and shake well before each use. Spritz around the house and enjoy its relaxing, uplifting and harmonising scent.

Sleepy Head Pillow Spritz

Mix 100ml of Lavender Hydrolat with 15 drops Lavender, 10 drops Ylang Ylang and 5 drops Vetivert, Spray into room and onto pillow before bed to aid a restful night’s sleep.

Finally all that's left to do is to dress your bottles and jars with a festive theme! With a little creative thought, care and attention these gifts will not only smell great but they'll look stunning too!

Joannah Metcalfe
Consultant Aromatherapist

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