A balm that combines frankincense, peppermint, and lavender provides a therapeutic, adaptable combination that connects aromatherapy and skincare. This blend makes use of lavender’s relaxing qualities, peppermint’s cooling, stimulating, and pain-relieving qualities, and frankincense’s deep-tissue mending and emotional anchoring.
- Headache Relief: When applied to the temples and neck, the cooling, menthol-rich peppermint relieves tension headaches.
- Anti-inflammatory Action: The balm is helpful in lowering swelling because both peppermint and frankincense aid in reducing inflammation.
- Tension and Anxiety Reduction: Since frankincense is very grounding and lavender is known to calm the nervous system, this combination is great for lowering tension and encouraging relaxation.
- Dispels Brain Fog: Despite its relaxing properties, peppermint offers a revitalising boost that can help dispel brain fog.
Elements
¼ cup of Organic coconut oil.
1/2 teaspoon of beeswax
20 drops of doTERRA Peppermint Oil
12 drops of doTERRA Lavender oil
10 drops of doTERRA Frankincense
A small mason jar
Practice
The most enjoyable aspect of this practice is the way the essential oils come together as I add each on…it’s a delightful overwhelm, and the finished creation is mine.~
Before all of this man-made medicine, our ancestors utilised it, I know what it contains and that it has true therapeutic qualities.
I begin by filling a small cauldron with ¼ cup of organic coconut oil and letting it rest on the heat gradually until it melts, stirring from time to time.
After this has melted, I begin to dose my essential oils. Feel free to dose the oils according to your own preferences, I encourage and challenge you to follow your gut when it comes to this.
Free pouring might get a little problematic, but using a pipette is the best option.
I add my beeswax after the essential oils until it’s completely melted.
I then pour the concoction into my glass pot and let it cool so you can decorate the top of the balm without it sinking to the bottom.
This is a lovely self-care present for you or a thoughtful gift for someone else.
