Vanilla essential oil is very popular today although there are no direct medicinal applications for vanilla. However, vanilla is often used to create an essential oil that will help you to relax, soften your anger, cause you to become less irritable and make you less frustrated. This is because it is known to infuse loving vibrations. Vanilla essential oil can blend nicely with sandalwood, bergamot, rose, balsams and other spicy oils.
How To Make Your Own Scented Spray From Vanilla Essential Oil
Vanilla essential oil can also be used in homemade perfume. This may seem difficult to do but it is actually very easy. Once you have created this perfume, it can also be used on bed linens or as an air freshener. All you need is a 2 ounce spray bottle filled with some distilled water, a1/2 teaspoon of high proof vodka and 40 drops of vanilla essential oil. Once you have placed all of your ingredients into the bottle, you should then mix it gently and either allow it to age for a week or use it right away. Each time that you use this spray you should shake it gently so that everything is mixed together.
How To Make Vanilla Essential Oil Soap
Almond-Vanilla soap is one type of soap that is easy to make. Making your own soap can be fun, healthy and rejuvenating. For making this soap you will need 1/3 cup fresh whole almonds (not stale), 1 (4 ounce) bar of Castile soap, 1/4 cup of distilled water, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla essential oil. You will need to grind the almonds to a fine powder in a food processor, then either shred or melt the Castile soap. In a heavy saucepan you will need to bring the water to a boil before reducing to a simmer. After removing the pan from the heat you should add the almond powder, almond oil and vanilla essential oil. Stir this mixture until well blended, then mold it and set it aside to dry for 4-6 hours to set. Vanilla essential oil soap is wonderful for your skin unlike store bought soap, which can dry out your face.
Where Vanilla Essential Oil Comes From
The vanilla “bean” is actually a dried pod of unripe fruit, which is native to Mexico and Central America. The Aztec Indians that lived in this area actually combined these vanilla beans with cocoa to make a drink that they called “Xoco-Latl.” The Spanish explorer Cortez, who discovered vanilla and took it home with him to Europe. However, most of the vanilla that is used today comes from Madagascar. Vanilla is most widely available as a liquid extract or as a synthetic flavoring.
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