tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post112416996650232639..comments2023-12-02T05:18:48.562-05:00Comments on Solarkat's Eco blog: Scar, bruise, undereye circles, and wrinkle help: Rosehip oil and Helichrysum essential oil (Aromatherapy/skin care)Solarkathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-10134848731515286752014-02-19T17:56:54.967-05:002014-02-19T17:56:54.967-05:00 lynette baker
Sorry for the late reply! I answe... lynette baker<br /><br />Sorry for the late reply! I answered your question in a blog post which is listed here:<br /><br />http://solarkateco.blogspot.com/2014/02/helichrysum-and-carrot-seed-essential.html<br /><br />HTH!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-26422430857018223922014-01-26T20:09:00.179-05:002014-01-26T20:09:00.179-05:00I would love to try this but the Helichrysum essen...I would love to try this but the Helichrysum essential oil smells so bad. It takes only one drop and then I can not use the product.<br />Is that oil suppose to smell that bad. The carrot EO smells awful to.<br /><br />LynetteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727981417572985866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-28919607319213099102008-08-24T03:30:00.000-04:002008-08-24T03:30:00.000-04:00Hi SallyThanks for posting :)Sometimes it is trick...Hi Sally<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting :)<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it is tricky figuring out concentration by the drop (since so many factors influence concentration from dropper size to viscosity of the essential oil or essential oil/carrier oil blend to who's doing the measuring; and I am sure like most companies Nature's Gift doesn't use drops but use a scale to measure their oils) so I think the easiest way to think about this is that 10 drops of the<BR/>heli/rosehip blend is equal to 1 drop of essential oil. (If you didn't want to dilute all 5 ml at one time)<BR/><BR/>Or you could think of it the other way, if you wanted to dilute all 5 ml at one time, then you'd need to add about 3 to 5 ounces of rosehip oil to get roughly a 2% concentration.<BR/><BR/>Hope that made sense<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-80101682681245520332008-08-23T05:04:00.000-04:002008-08-23T05:04:00.000-04:00Hi Solarkat,I really want to try this rosehip and ...Hi Solarkat,<BR/><BR/>I really want to try this rosehip and helichrysum combination. its just that helichrysum is so expensive. I also found the 10% helichrysum diluted in rosehip oil at the nature's gift website. I'm planning on buying the 5ml size. So, if i wanted to make a 2% dilution how much more rosehip oil would i have to add. thank you in advanced.grnbeanicecrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124191398317778787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1167755251018580802007-01-02T11:27:00.000-05:002007-01-02T11:27:00.000-05:00Hi,Essential oils should be used at a 1 to 2% conc...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Essential oils should be used at a 1 to 2% concentration (6 to 12 drops of essential oils per ounce of carrier oil). The exceptions are when the users are children, pregnant women, and the eldery, in that case, they should be used at a 1/2 to 1% concentration. Another exception is perfumes, which is used at anywhere from a 1% to a 30% concentration (depending on whether you are making a colonge or perfume). Although some aromatherapists recommend up to a 5% concentration for medicinal purposes, for general/most purposes between a 1 to 2% concentration is recommended by all aromatherapists, especially for skin use. The reasoning is because they are highly concentrated substances, and too high of a concentration can irritate the skin, and in some cases (depending on the essential oil) can be toxic. (Helichrysum is non-toxic). Essential oils are not just skin care substances, but also can be used for medicinal purposes, and can also affect the emotional state. It is ALWAYS better to use less than more.<BR/> <BR/>Many essential oil retailers sell a 10% concentration, which should be further diluted in the carrier oil of your choice for skin care, or can be used undiluted as a perfume. Basically essential oil retailers dilute essential oils in a carrier oil because some essential oils like helichrysum, jasmine, and rose are very expensive, and they offer a 10% concentration as a more economical choice.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1167744663528270432007-01-02T08:31:00.000-05:002007-01-02T08:31:00.000-05:00Hello, I am interested in your recipe for the Rose...Hello, I am interested in your recipe for the Rose hip seed oil in Helichrysum. Is there any reason why you came up with the -no more than 12 drops- formula for the Heli? I ask because Nature's Gift sells a formula which is 10% Helichrysum (much more than your 12 drops), which they say is good for scars. In your opinion is there any risks or side-effects to using a 10% solution? Thank you. -jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1124487860537652712005-08-19T17:44:00.000-04:002005-08-19T17:44:00.000-04:00Thanks for the warm welcome Joey!~SolarkatThanks for the warm welcome Joey!<BR/><BR/>~SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1124370910316410672005-08-18T09:15:00.000-04:002005-08-18T09:15:00.000-04:00yay! PS. I really like your sister's blog which is...yay! PS. I really like your sister's blog which is how I came upon yours. Welcome to the blogosphere! =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132816161336193052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1124332957528065412005-08-17T22:42:00.000-04:002005-08-17T22:42:00.000-04:00Hi Joey,Sure I'll post the recipes for sugar and s...Hi Joey,<BR/>Sure I'll post the recipes for sugar and salt scrubs. Check this space for them within the next couple of days!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1124288222652236692005-08-17T10:17:00.000-04:002005-08-17T10:17:00.000-04:00Hey Soloarkat - will you tell us how to make the b...Hey Soloarkat - will you tell us how to make the body scrubs your sister mentioned in her blog? I make candles a lot of people for the holidays. Soaps would be a fun change!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132816161336193052noreply@blogger.com