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DIY Non-Toxic Wax Melts

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One of the many things I replaced in my home was all the fragrance products.  I no longer use store-bought air fresheners, most candles, and wax melts because of the toxic fragrance in them.  I think I was saddest about the wax melts because I had so many cute warming pots. I found it was easy and very inexpensive to make my own. I also noticed that the fragrance was purer. The easiest way to use your wax warmers is to put a little coconut oil in a drop or two of pure organic food extracts like vanilla or a few drops of essential oil. That is is it! Essential oils are heat sensitive and if you have super hot warmers they may not work as well. I have had good success with mine though. Also, not all food extracts smell good. If you choose to go that route it will take some trial and error. Vanilla is usually pretty safe though.  Pure Coconut oil with 1/4 tsp pure vanilla and 2 drops Young Living cinnamon bark essential oil . I...

Essential oil Spotlight - Melrose

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Marvelous Melrose This amazing blend was first recommended to us for emotional support for my patient, diplomatic child. We joked she was allergic to her family because the rest of us are more... intense.  Truly, it has a wonderful calming effect.  Since then, we have found many wonderful uses for Melrose. because it contains two kinds of tea tree skin support is an obvious use. Especially, angry, itchy, or unhappy skin that needs to be soothed. It also supports the respiratory and immune system.  All four ingredients in Melrose are good immune support, as well as purifying, uplifting and calming. If used on smaller children make sure to dilute.  This can be applied to the scalp, fingernails, skin that is flaky, has a blemish or an owie. This has a more delicate scent than a straight tea tree.