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Introduction
Plants are amazing things. Not only do they
provide us with necessities like food and oxygen,
but they enhance our lives with their beauty,
healing benefits and captivating aromas.

Essential oils are the most concentrated

forms of plants that have been cultivated
and monitored to reach peak perfection. The
oil is meticulously separated from the plant
using methods that keep optimum therapeutic
benefits intact.

At Edens Garden, we’re passionate about our

third-party GC/MS tested, 100% pure oils, and
our 150 Ways To Use Essential Oils e-book is
one way of sharing that passion with you. Filled
with our favorite recipes and tips, this e-book is
a wonderful resource to get you started on your
essential oil journey or to reignite your love of
aromatherapy. We hope each recipe teaches
you something new about essential oils and
enhances your life on a daily basis.

Blessings,

Grace Martin
Founder & CEO

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Table of Contents
EO Essentials 04
A CRASH COURSE IN ESSENTIAL OILS

Beauty 12
E L E VAT E YO U R B E A U T Y R O U T I N E , N AT U R A L LY

DIY 33
E A S Y A N D E F F E C T I V E D O - I T-YO U R S E L F R E C I P E S

Mental Wellness 44
R E C I P E S TO B E N E F I T YO U R E M OT I O N S

Gifts 54
C R A F T N AT U R A L P R E S E N T S F O R F R I E N D S A N D FA M I LY

Health 58
P R O M OT E P H YS I C A L W E L L- B E I N G

Home 76
B R I N G A R O M AT I C E X P E R I E N C E S H O M E

OK For Kids 87
E N J OY S A F E R E C I P E S F O R L I T T L E O N E S

Traveling 97
PAC K T H E S E N AT U R A L E S S E N T I A L S

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EO Essentials
Getting started with essential oils can be daunting, which
is why we’re here to help you every step of the way. For
thousands of years, essential oils have been used to improve
emotional, mental and physical well-being. Every essential
oil has unique properties that can naturally enhance your
wellness routine. Let us be your guide on how to use essential
oils safely and effectively.

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Essential Oils For Beginners

Essential oils are plant essences that are obtained through
methods such as steam distillation, cold pressing, solvent
extraction and CO2 extraction. They contain the aromas and
therapeutic benefits of the plants they were obtained from.
Studies show that essential oils can help improve sleep, reduce
pain, ease stress, detox, heal skin, kill bacteria and more.

Popular Blogs For The Essential Oil Novice

What Is An Essential Oil?
What Is A Synergy Blend?
What Is A Carrier Oil?
Resources For Beginners

How to Dilute Essential Oils

Our single essential oils and synergy blends are 100% pure.
Before topical use, dilute with a skin-nourishing carrier oil.
Unlike essential oils, carrier oils are made of moisturizing fatty
acids which help to safely and effectively deliver the benefits
of essential oils to the skin.

VIEW DILUTION CHART

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Child Safety
A 1% dilution rate is recommended for children 2+. We do
not recommend the use of essential oils on children under
the age of 2, unless consulting with a pediatrician or an
aromatherapist. Active diffusers should be used for 15-20
minutes. If in doubt about the safety of an oil, our OK For Kids
line was specifically formulated to be safe and effective for
kids 2+.

BROWSE OK FOR KIDS

Pregnancy & Nursing

Essential oils can be a natural, soothing way to ease emotional
and physical discomfort during pregnancy and while nursing,
but we recommend holding off usage until the second
trimester. Because of their efficacy, just a few drops of
essential oil goes a long way. A 1% dilution is recommended
for topical use. With safety in mind, check with your doctor
before using essential oils if pregnant or nursing.

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The Roots of Edens Garden

"Edens Garden has come a long way since I started it at my home in 2009. As a
women-led, family-owned and faith-based company, we’ve worked with passion
and intention to help others find more goodness, selling more than 20 million
bottles of essential oils worldwide and giving back to charities making a difference.
My journey with essential oils started years ago, while on a mission trip in New
Zealand. I would explore the island, picking flowers and plants and pressing them
in books to share with friends. Incredibly pure, clean, and fresh, I learned that
essential oils offer that same refreshing and captivating experience of nature, and I
again wanted to share that sense of calm.
When I founded Edens Garden, I didn’t have a big investor or huge staff but my
goal was to share high-quality, affordable essential oils. The medicinal and healing
qualities of essential oils are a reminder that God gave us everything we need
for wholeness and health on this earth, and I wanted more people to be able to
experience that.
The name “Edens Garden” is in honor of the Garden of Eden from The Bible: the
most natural, pure place. Edens Garden’s offerings would reflect that beauty and
purity. Those values have been foundational. We don’t compromise quality. We
offer the best oils at accessible prices. We are transparent about our sourcing and
process. We guide with education. We never take the shortcut."

Grace Martin
Founder & CEO

READ THE REST OF GRACE'S STORY

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Ethical Sourcing
We want you to feel good about the essential oils you
choose from us. Our goal is to provide you with peace
of mind from farming to bottling. All of our products are
sustainably produced, non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free and
made with our unstoppable 100% pure essential oils.
Our team of experts spend countless hours researching,
formulating and testing products before sharing them
with our EG community.
We’ve taken the time to
find healthier ingredients,
more sustainable production
and advanced blending
techniques to make sure we
offer the highest quality at
the highest value possible.

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Ways To Diffuse Essential Oils

At Edens Garden, we have a variety of diffusers to suit your
needs. With so many options, which EG diffuser do you choose?

Active Diffusers
Active diffusers use a stimulus such as
electricity, ultrasonic vibrations, air flow, etc.
to emit essential oils. These diffusers offer an
intense aroma output.

Passive Diffusers
A passive diffuser naturally emits essential
oils without any help from a stimulus. These
diffusers generally offer a less intense aroma
output.

BROWSE ALL DIFFUSERS

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How to Blend Essential Oils

Blending Therapeutically
With just a few drops, you can create a perfect harmony of
essential oils for physical or emotional purposes. Keep in mind
each oil's natural characteristics and therapeutic properties as
you formulate your natural remedy. Start small and remember
it's okay to keep it simple while you practice. If you're creating
a sleep blend, start with well-known sleep essential oils like
Lavender or Chamomile and build from there. You'll be at
expert level in no time.

Blending Aromatically
Use the drop-by-drop technique to create the perfect aroma.
Start with one drop of each of your oils, then build on this
foundation by adding more drops of each oil until you’ve
reached perfection. Check the details section of single oils’
product pages to find out which oils blend well together.

LEARN MORE ON OUR BLOG

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Ask An Aromatherapist ®

Have an essential oil related question? Ask our

aromatherapists directly at aaa@edensgarden.com.

Popular Ask An Aromatherapist Blogs

®

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Shop By Use Or Aroma

Looking for an oil that suits your therapeutic and
aromatic needs? Try our Browse By Use Or Aroma
features- you’re sure to find your perfect match!

SHOP BY USE OR AROMA

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Beauty
Essential oils are jacks of all trades, and some of those
trades include healing blemishes, reducing the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles, evening skin tone, promoting hair
growth and overall helping us look our best. Many high-end
beauty products include essential oils as ingredients to boost
effectiveness. Try adding essential oils to your daily regimen
and discover how natural ingredients can vastly elevate your
beauty routine.

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Goodbye Dandruff H O W TO F I G H T

Shampoo DA N D R U F F W I T H
TEA TREE OIL

A 2002 study revealed

that a shampoo
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D containing 5% Tea Tree
essential oil reduced
2 drops Tea Tree dandruff and itchiness
in subjects with mild
4 drops Lavender- Spike to moderate dandruff.
Learn more.
2 tbsp Unscented Shampoo

Combine ingredients. Wash hair as

usual and leave shampoo on for a few
minutes before rinsing off.

WHY WE

Stimulating Rosemary
RECOMMEND
USING UNSCENTED
SHAMPOO

Mint Shampoo Adding a few drops

of hair-nourishing
essential oils to your
Unscented Shampoo
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D can do wonders for
your locks. It can also
3 drops Peppermint turn a generic shampoo
into a salon-level wash.
3 drops Rosemary- Moroccan By adding essential
oils to an Unscented
2 tbsp Unscented Shampoo Shampoo, you’ll get all
the aromatherapeutic
benefits while you
Combine ingredients. Wash hair as wash.

usual and rinse thoroughly.

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Moroccan Hair W H Y W E LOV E

COCONUT OIL FOR

Oil Dupe HAIR

Coconut oil is non-greasy,

lightweight and easily
absorbed making it an ideal
We love a good hair oil. Not only do ingredient for hair oil.
they keep flyaways in check and restore
damage from heat and treatments, but
they can easily be made at home with
all-natural ingredients.

W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D
W H AT I S
4 drops Rosemary- Moroccan C YC LO M E T H I C O N E ?

6 drops Grapefruit- Pink Cyclomethicone is a wonder

ingredient and is found in
8 drops Geranium- Egyptian high-end hair serums such
as Moroccanoil Treatment.
1 tbsp Argan It evaporates quickly,
leaving hair shiny and
1 tbsp Coconut beautiful without leaving

4 tbsp Cyclomethicone build-up. So add it or leave it

out - the choice is yours!

Combine ingredients. Then smooth a

small amount of oil onto damp or dry
hair as often as desired.

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Scalp Scrub Detox E X P LO R E AT W

(AROUND THE
WORLD) OILS
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D
We suggest using the

2 drops Lemon ATW Around The World

oils as they each
2 drops Rosemary ATW contain a combination
of the same oil but
2 drops Tea Tree ATW from different origins
(i.e. Rosemary from
2 tbsps Argan Morocco, Italy, Spain,
Tunisia and Corsica).
This results in a
Combine ingredients, then stir in powerful synergy that
offers heightened
2 oz Grapefruit Pink Pepper bath salt. therapeutic benefits.
When bathing, exfoliate sections of your
scalp with the scrub, then shampoo,
condition and rinse thoroughly.

Nail Strengthener H O W TO
STRENGTHEN
NAILS WITH
ARGAN OIL
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D Argan oil is a
popular remedy for
3 drops Frankincense- Carterii CO2 strengthening nails and
preventing them from
3 drops Myrrh becoming brittle.

6 drops Opoponax
2 tbsp Argan

Combine ingredients. Massage the

mixture into nail cuticles, twice a week.

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Thicker Hair
P R O M OT E H A I R
GROWTH WITH
When we found out that Rosemary, R O S E M A RY

Peppermint and Lavender were hair Research shows

that a 1% dilution of
growth stimulants, we quickly reached Rosemary essential oil
for our oils and got to work. The result? out-performed a 2%

Our tried-and-true happy hair blend for dilution of minoxidil (an

ingredient in Rogaine).
thicker, healthier hair. To learn more about
how essential oils
promote hair growth,
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D visit this blog.

3 drops Lavender ATW

4 drops Peppermint ATW
5 drops Rosemary ATW
1 tbsp Grapeseed
1 tbsp Jojoba

Combine ingredients in a bottle. Shake

well and massage a tiny amount onto a
clean, dry scalp 1-2 times per day. Note,
this may leave hair oily.

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Natural Lash Lift I S L AV E N D E R

GOOD FOR LASH
GROWTH?
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D
While Lavender

1/2 tsp Camellia Seed essential oil is a

common ingredient in
1/2 tsp Cucumber Seed lash growth serums,
there is no evidence
1/4 tsp Argan that suggests Lavender
promotes lash growth.
1/4 tsp Apricot Kernel Applying essential oils
near your eyes is also
dangerous and can
Measure and combine ingredients, burn your eyes. For
this reason, we’ve left
then transfer to an empty mascara essential oils out of our
tube. Shake to combine. After Natural Lash Lift recipe.
removing eye makeup, apply to
eyelashes as you would mascara to
promote lash growth.
W H Y W E LOV E
EVENING
PRIMROSE FOR

No More Dandruff DA N D R U F F

A dandruff savior,
Evening Primrose
is both moisturizing
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D and has the ability
to reduce itchiness
3 drops Manuka making it an optimal
choice for ridding your
3 drops Rosemary- Spanish scalp of pesky dandruff
for good, while also
2 tbsp Evening Primrose nourishing your hair
and scalp.

Combine ingredients. Massage into

the scalp and leave on for 10-20
minutes. Shampoo hair as usual.

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Bedtime Skincare SENSITIVE SKIN?

T RY T H E S E
ESSENTIAL OILS!
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D Dryness, itchiness,
and redness are just
3 drops Davana some of the markers
of sensitive skin. You
3 drops Lime- Steam Distilled may have experienced
inflammation from
6 drops Neroli
a specific product or
4 tbsp Hemp Seed noticed puffiness from
seasonal allergies.
Synthetic fragrance
found in conventional
Combine ingredients. Transfer to beauty products can
bottle. Apply to face, neck and hands. also irritate the skin
because of the high
level of toxicity. Unlike
fragrances, however,

Deep Exfoliation essential oils have

therapeutic value that
can drastically improve

Scrub the condition of your

skin. Read more.

WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D W H Y E X F O L I AT E

WITH ALMOND
2 drops Damiana MEAL?

2 tsp Sweet Almond Almond Meal is both

gentle, yet effective
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar enough to offer deep
exfoliation. Almond
4 tsp Almond Meal Meal is also a better
alternative to harsh
exfoliants such as
Combine Damiana and Sweet Almond ground walnut shell,

oils, then add Almond Meal and Apple and it’s eco-friendly
unlike microbeads.
Cider Vinegar. Once a paste is formed,
massage gently over the face.
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Acne Spot Treatment N AT U R A L I S B E S T

Common ingredients
found in acne care
Instead of employing harsh ingredients products can include
in the name of clearer skin, try using resorcinol, which has
been banned for use in
natural essential oils to spot-treat cosmetics in Japan and
blemishes. We’ve gathered some of our the European Union

favorite essential oils to help beautify due to numerous health

concerns this ingredient
your skin. poses. Fragrances and
parfums are commonly
used in acne care which
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D can cause further
irritation and damage.
1 drop Bergamot
1 drop Carrot Seed ESSENTIAL OILS
F O R AC N E S P OT S
1 drop Frankincense ATW Lavender and Ylang

1 drop Ylang Ylang- Extra Ylang nourish and

soothe skin. Tea Tree
2 drops Lavender ATW and Bergamot remove
bacteria. Carrot Seed
2 drops Tea Tree ATW protects against
free radicals while
2 tsp Tamanu Frankincense helps fade
the appearance of scars
and improves skin’s
Transfer to 10 ml roll-on. Apply to acne elasticity. Learn more
here.
spots as the last step in your skincare
routine.
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Oil Cleansing Method BENEFITS OF THE

OIL CLEANSING
M E T H O D (O C M )
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
OCM has recently
picked up steam for
Your favorite Carrier Oil being an effective
alternative to
traditional face
Massage a copious amount of carrier cleansers. Proponents

oil onto your face and let sit for a few of OCM favor it for
its ability to remove
minutes. Use a damp, warm towel to makeup, dirt and grime
wipe away oil. while leaving your
face moisturized. It is
effective for all skin
types, including oily,

Tightening Skin Toner

and requires one or
more carrier oils.

W H Y U S E A LC O H O L
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D IN ESSENTIAL OIL
RECIPES?
8 drops Fir Needle- Siberian Oils don’t mix with
water, and therefore,
8 drops Palmarosa we need an ingredient
8 drops Verbena that helps dissolve
essential oils in
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol water-based solutions.
190-Proof Alcohol both
6 tbsp Witch Hazel dissolves essential oil
in water and preserves
the finished product.
Combine essential oils and 190-Proof It’s also astringent,
meaning it tightens skin
Alcohol in a 4 oz spray bottle. Let sit and pores. Its drying
for a few hours, then add Witch Hazel. effects can be offset

After cleansing, apply toner to the by moisturizing after

applying.
skin with a cotton pad. Shake well
before using. Follow with moisturizer.

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Ultimate Face W H Y W E LOV E

Moisturizer
ELEMI

A relative of
Frankincense- Carterii
and Myrrh, Elemi is
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D a resinous essential
oil whose benefits

3 drops Elemi include nourishing skin,

supporting respiratory
3 drops Palo Santo health and alleviating
pain.
2 tbsp Avocado

Combine ingredients. Apply to the

face as an evening moisturizer before
bed.

Moisturizing Lotion
YLANG YLANG
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D ESSENTIAL OIL

Ylang Ylang is distilled

12 drops Ylang Ylang and collected over

16 drops Coconut CO2 different periods of

time, or “fractions.”
20 drops Frankincense- Carterii CO2 Times vary depending
on the distiller, but
8 tbsp Unscented Lotion can range from 1
to 12 hours. Ylang
Ylang- Extra refers to
Transfer to a 4 oz squeeze bottle. Use oil collected early–
around 1 hour–with
it as a daily moisturizer. Ylang Ylang I, II, III and
Complete following.

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Restorative Magnesium
THE MANY

Moisturizer BENEFITS OF
M AG N E S I U M

According to the World

Health Organization,
Having sore muscles or knots can put a 40 percent of American
cramp in your day. Luckily, Magnesium adults are low in
Magnesium. Some of
Oil helps smooth out kinks and pains. the benefits of using
the oil as touted by
Magnesium enthusiasts
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D are that it helps to
increase energy, relieve
40 drops Massage Therapy
muscle aches, prevent
1 tbsp Sesame Restless Leg Syndrome,
improve heart health
1/2 tbsp Emulsifying Wax and decrease anxiety.

1/2 tbsp Shea Butter

1/2 tbsp Magnesium Oil
C A N YO U
6 1/2 tbsp Distilled Water L E AV E O U T
P R E S E RVAT I V E S ?
Preservative*
Yes! Preservatives can
be left out if you make
a small batch and use
In a double boiler, combine Sesame, it within the week. If
Shea Butter and Emulsifying Wax. In you don’t plan on using
your product within the
a separate double boiler, add Distilled week, a Preservative is
Water and Magnesium Oil. Once both necessary to prevent

mixtures reach 158° F, slowly pour the unwanted microbial

growth. Note here, that
oil into the water mixture. Use a stick the shelf life of a DIY
blender to emulsify the mixture. Once product is unknown
without professional
the lotion reaches 104° F, add Massage lab testing.
Therapy and a Preservative.*
*manufacturer’s recommended amount

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Healing Foot Repair G I V E YO U R

TO OT S I E S S O M E
T LC
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Our feet can take a lot
of damage, and for that,
4 drops Ylang Ylang we should reward them.
6 drops Peppermint In fact, dry, cracked feet
can often be the result
7 drops Grapefruit- Pink of just walking around.
The solution? Treat
7 drops Lavender- Bulgarian your feet with a deep
moisturizer a few times
4 tbsp Hazelnut
per week and say hello
to beautiful soles.

Combine ingredients. Apply to feet

after bathing and allow to soak in.

HOW ROSEHIP

Reduce Stretch Marks OIL CAN UNDO

S T R E TC H M A R K S

Rosehip is high in
linoleic acid,
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
vitamin C and
trans-retinoic acid.
6 drops Cellulite Together, these three
components promote
OR Skin Love cell regeneration,
OR Soothe & Smooth brighten dark spots and
reduce fine lines making
2 tsp Rosehip them a prime ingredient
for reducing the
appearance of stretch
marks.
Combine ingredients in a 10 ml
roll-on bottle. Roll over stretch marks
1-2 times per day.

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Gentle Face Scrub

P H YS I C A L V S
CHEMICAL

Those with sensitive skin may have a EXFOLIANTS

habit of ruling facial scrubs out of their There are two types
of exfoliants: physical,
skincare routine, but our Gentle Face which contain coarse
Scrub recipe uses ingredients that help ingredients that

exfoliate, without roughing up skin. physically remove dead

skin cells and chemical,
which contain acids
that remove dead skin
W H AT YO U ’ L L N E E D
cells through a chemical
2 drops Grapefruit- Pink reaction.

2 drops Lavender- Bulgarian

2 drops Patchouli- Dark
2 tbsp Jojoba HOW OFTEN
S H O U L D YO U
2 tbsp Cornmeal E X F O L I AT E ?

2 tbsp Plain Yogurt Chemical exfoliants

can be used once per
week, whereas physical
exfoliants can be used
Combine essential oils and carrier three times per week.
oil before adding Plain Yogurt and Over-exfoliating can do
more harm than good.
Cornmeal. Spoon out the mixture and
cover the face with it (avoid the eyes).
Leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off.

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Soothing Salt Scrub GET DOUBLE THE

BENEFITS WITH A
B AT H S A LT S C R U B
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
After using your salt
scrub to exfoliate dead
4 drops Grapefruit- Pink skin cells, add it to your
8 drops Frankincense- Carterii bath to soak in the
goodness and double up
2 tbsp Macadamia Nut on the benefits.

4 tbsp Yuzu Cannabliss Bath Salt

Combine essential oils and carrier

oil. Then, add bath salt. Use a small WHY WE CAN’T

handful while in the shower or bath GET ENOUGH OF

AG E D E F Y
to scrub away dead skin. The lingering
Age Defy is sourced
layer of Macadamia Nut will provide from nature and,
long lasting moisture. because of its intense
purity, it produces real
and lasting results.
With Age Defy, you’ll

Wrinkle Away
find that it doesn’t take
much to nourish your
face and restore its
youthful glow. From a
cellular level, Age Defy
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
reduces inflammation
while it sustains
12 drops Age Defy smoother, more radiant

1 tbsp Jojoba skin. Check out our

ready to use Age Defy
1 tbsp Rosehip roll-on!

Combine ingredients. Apply a

dime-sized amount of blend to face,
neck and decollete.

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Mature Skin Spritz WHY CISTUS IS

T H E U LT I M AT E
SKINCARE SECRET
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
From clearing
blemishes and
2 drops Cistus nourishing skin to
2 drops Neroli clearing fine lines
and wrinkles, Cistus
2 drops Opopanax offers a multitude of
benefits. We love it in
2 tbsp Hemp Seed this mature skin spritz,
or diluted to 1% and
applied to blemishes.
Combine ingredients. Transfer to
1 oz spray bottle. Spritz over freshly
cleansed skin.

Mature Skin Cream

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
NEROLI ESSENTIAL
2 drops Neroli OIL

2 drops Palmarosa The oil of Neroli is

produced from the
2 drops Sea Fennel fragrant white blossoms
of the bitter orange
2 tbsp Unscented Lotion tree. This botanical
produces other
essential oils, including
Combine ingredients. Apply to the Petitgrain (obtained
from the leaves)
face as part of a daily skincare routine. and Orange- Bitter
(obtained from the
peel).

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Musk & Flower WHERE SHOULD

YO U A P P LY

Perfume PERFUME?

A few places you can

spray your perfume
to achieve maximum
In the US, perfume ingredients don’t effect are the wrists,
need to be disclosed. Make your own or inner elbows, hair,
try one of EG’s non-toxic essential oil collarbones and behind
the knees. Visit our blog
perfumes. to learn more.

WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D

5 drops Allure
LO O K I N G F O R A N
OR Geranium- Egyptian EARTHY AROMA?

5 drops Patchouli- Light Some of our favorite

earthy essential
10 drops Lavandin oil blends include

10 drops Sandalwood- Australian Cedarwood Spruce,

Earth & Wood, Fearless,
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol Geranium Juniper Berry
and Tobacco Patchouli.
To find a specific oil by
aroma or therapeutic
Combine ingredients in a 30 ml bottle. benefit, use our “Shop
Let it sit for up to 3 weeks. Check on by Use or Aroma” tool.

the aroma periodically as it will change

over time. Apply to your neck, wrists or
behind your knees and ears.
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Fine Line Eraser CAN CAFFEINE

DIMINISH
WRINKLES?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
As an antioxidant,
caffeine has the ability
2 drops Neroli to protect skin from
4 drops Coffee oxidative-stress, which
leads to wrinkles and
2 tbsp Jojoba premature aging. This
is good news for coffee
drinkers and natural
skincare fanatics.
Combine ingredients. Apply a dime-
sized amount of the blend to face,
neck and decollete.

So Fresh & So Clean W H AT I S A C O 2

Shower Gel
OIL?

CO2 oils are similar, yet

different from essential
oils. CO2s are extracted
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D using supercritical
carbon dioxide which
8 drops Ginger CO2 produces an oil that is
closer in aroma to the
12 drops Eucalyptus- Radiata original plant and that
oftentimes contains
12 drops Magnolia heavier plant molecules.
40 drops Bergamot Mint Their therapeutic
benefits are similar to
8 oz Unscented Shower Gel essential oils, with some
added bonuses.

Combine ingredients.

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Musky Body Oil WHY IS MY

ESSENTIAL OIL
BLUE?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
The particular
components that
5 drops Cypress- Blue give essential oils
6 drops Juniper Berry their blue hue are
called “chamazulene”
15 drops Patchouli- Dark and “guaiazulene.”
Chamazulene is
6 tbsp Jojoba found in Blue Tansy,
Chamomile- German
and Yarrow- Blue, and
Combine ingredients. Transfer to a guaiazulene is found
in Cypress- Blue.
bottle. Apply to damp skin after a Both components are
shower. Also, try Tobacco Patchouli naturally produced

body oil. from a chemical

reaction that occurs in
steam distillation.

Face Steam 101

FAC E S T E A M I N G
I S T H E WAY TO
PA M P E R YO U R
SKIN
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Steaming your face is
an easy way to clean
2 drops Chamomile- German CO2 and soothe your skin,
aid circulation, free
Bowl of Steaming Water trapped sebum and
open up pores to
release bacteria. It’s
Place bowl on a table where you can a great first-step in
your skincare routine,
sit comfortably in a chair. Close your because you can clean
eyes, place your face over the bowl away purged bacteria
and drape a towel over your head. and dirt while prepping
your skin to absorb
Steam for 5-10 minutes. facial products. Learn
more here.

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Forest Fresh Hair Wax I S T H E R E A S OY

WA X S U B S T I T U T E ?

While we like to use Soy

A good hairstyle can add flair and Wax for our recipes,
sophistication to your look with minimal due to its ease of
use, you can also use
effort. To achieve a polished look, hair other waxes including
wax is a great help. Avoid flyaways and beeswax, carnauba wax,
add texture with our natural hair wax. palm wax and coconut
wax. Each wax may
have a different level of
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
hardness and melting
point, so you may need
10 drops Fir- Douglas to adjust your recipe.

10 drops Peppermint- Indian

T H I S O R T H AT ?
1 1/2 tbsp Coconut PEPPERMINT

1/2 tbsp Shea Butter At Edens Garden,

we offer Peppermint
1 tbsp Soy Wax sourced from the US,
India and around the
world. While these oils
share similar benefits,
In a double boiler, melt the Soy Wax, their aromas are quite
Shea Butter and Coconut carrier oil. unique. Shop now!

Once melted, remove from heat and add

the essential oils. Transfer to a tin or jar.
Allow to cool and harden before use.
Use a dollop to shape and style hair.

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Woodsy Beard Oil A H E A LT H Y B E A R D

S TA R T S W I T H A
GOOD BEARD OIL
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
If you want to promote
beard growth and
1 drop Bergamot ensure healthy,
2 drops Vetiver nourished facial hair,
we recommend a good
3 drops Cedarwood ATW beard oil. Whether you
use Edens Garden’s
3 drops Fir- Silver recipe or your own,
beard oils should
4 drops Fir- Douglas
contain nourishing
4 tbsp Prickly Pear Seed essential oils and a
moisturizing carrier oil.

Combine ingredients. Transfer to

a bottle. Shake well before use.
Massage 5-7 drops into the beard and
smooth over the hair as needed.

Aftershave Splash WHY USE AN

A F T E R S H AV E ?

Aftershaves are meant

to restore the skin,
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
following shaving. An
essential oil aftershave
3 drops Frankincense & Myrrh can restore moisture to
the skin, heal nicks and
OR Tobacco Patchouli smoothe over bumps.
2 tbsp Jojoba Adding an aromatic
essential oil can also
leave you feeling and
smelling fresh-faced.
Apply after shaving for a fresh,
masculine aroma.

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Stimulating Shave W H AT C A N YO U

Cream
U S E TO R E P L AC E
SHEA BUTTER?

Some of our favorite

alternatives for shea
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D butter include cocoa
butter, mango butter,
16 drops Peppermint kokum butter and
avocado butter. We
32 drops Rosemary- Spanish recommend following

1/3 cup Coconut the cosmetic ingredient

manufacturer’s
1/3 cup Shea Butter guidance when using
the butter of your
choice.

In a double boiler, add the Shea Butter

and Coconut carrier oil. Once melted,
remove from heat and add essential
oils. Place the bowl in the refrigerator
and chill until solid. Remove from the
refrigerator and whip using a mixer or
hand beater. Transfer to a container O U R N AT U R A L
S H AV I N G C R E A M
and keep in a cool, dry place.
DOES IT BETTER

We love this natural

shaving cream. Not only
is it free of synthetics,
but it also moisturizes
while providing you
with the right amount
of glide to give you a
good shave.

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DIY
As you’re about to discover in our do-it-yourself section,
we love a good DIY. A combination of time and innovation
have led us to develop these handy recipes for everyday uses
like making an exfoliating sugar scrub or creative ways to
replace unwanted odors with the rich aromas of essential oils.
Whatever your DIY desires, your next project awaits
you here.

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Stomp Shoe Odors DEODORIZING

ESSENTIAL OIL
B L E N D S W E LOV E
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Want even more odor-
fighting oils? Try Aroma
40 drops Balance Fresh, Bergamot Key
OR Harmony Lime, Cleaning, Purify,
and Simply Citrus to
4 tsp 190-Proof Alcohol put bad odors to bed.
Diffuse after repainting
the house, cooking an
odorous meal or use our
Transfer to a 3 oz glass spray bottle.
spray recipe above to
Let sit for a few hours, then fill with spray away bad smells.
distilled water. Spritz 1-2 sprays into
smelly shoes, sneakers or boots. Let
dry before wearing.

BEFORE
DIFFUSERS, THERE

Incense Sticks WA S I N C E N S E

In ancient civilizations,
incense was used much
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D like we use diffusers
today–to fill homes,
20 drops Earth & Wood churches and spaces
with beautiful aromas,
OR Sweet Ambiance to repel insects, to
boost mood and
Unscented Incense Sticks promote health. The
earliest record of
burning incense was
Place the incense stick in the center of found in China where

a large plate. Pour essential oils over cassia, cinnamon

and sandalwood
the stick. Roll stick around to absorb were believed to be
essential oil. Set incense sticks in a commonly burned.

mug to dry, at least 10-15 hours.

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Scented Stationery ADD A PERSONAL

TO U C H W I T H YO U R
FAVO R I T E A R O M A
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Studies have shown
the lasting effect that
1 drop Allspice aroma has on people,
1 drop Cinnamon- Leaf which is why we believe
infusing your stationary
1 drop Clove- Bud with your favorite
essential oils is a unique
and effective way to
give your letters a
Add essential oils to a cotton ball and
personal touch.
place inside a plastic bag along with
stationery. Seal the bag and leave
it overnight, allowing the letters to
infuse the aroma. Try it with this
year’s holiday cards!

PA I R YO U R

Aromatic Bookmark FAVO R I T E B O O K S

WITH ESSENTIAL
OILS

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D There aren’t many

things as relaxing as
5 drops Be Still diffusing soothing
essential oils and
OR Tobacco Patchouli plopping down with
a good book. What’s
even better? Combining
the two. Discover our
Add the blend to a cotton ball and favorite essential oil
place inside a plastic bag along with and book pairings here.
a bookmark. Seal the bag and leave it
overnight, allowing the bookmark to
infuse the aroma. Note, leather holds
aroma longer than paper.

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Loo Spray HOW MUCH

A LC O H O L S H O U L D
YO U A D D TO YO U R
It’s okay. We all sit on the porcelain RECIPE?

throne from time to time. It’s not the In order to properly

most glamorous part of the day, but dissolve essential oils

in water and preserve
it happens. Stop the blame game by your water-based
adding an odor-eliminating loo spray to recipe, 190-Proof
Alcohol should make
your restroom. up a total of 20-30% of
your recipe. Learn more
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D on our blog.

40 drops Bliss D O I N E E D TO U S E
1 9 0 - A LC O H O L ?
OR Citrus Cream
The purpose of
OR Shine 190-Proof Alcohol
is to preserve your
4 tsp 190-Proof Alcohol finished product and

Distilled Water dissolve essential oils

in water, so you will
need a preservative and
solubilizer if you choose
Mix essential oils and Alcohol in a to forego 190-Proof
3 oz spray bottle and shake well. Fill the Alcohol. Vodka and
rubbing alcohol are not
rest of your bottle with Distilled Water. sufficient replacements
After flushing, spray 3-5 times into the in water-based recipes.
Learn why here.
toilet bowl or around the bathroom.

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Salt Diffuser W H Y U S E S A LT TO
DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL
OILS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Salt naturally
accentuates the aroma
2 drops Bergamot of essential oils. To
2 drops Vetiver make your salt diffuser
more decorative, use
3 drops Ylang Ylang a salt that features
different colors and
5 drops Cardamom textures, such as coarse
salt, pink himalayan
salt, alaea salt or
Stir essential oils into a bowl of salt to smoked salt. Add to
your favorite decorative
create a passive diffuser. bowl.

Bath & Shower Bomb

D O N ’ T H AV E
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D S U N F LO W E R
CARRIER OIL?
20 drops Anxiety Ease No worries! You can

2 3/4 tbsp Sunflower use any carrier oil or

vegetable oil you have
1/2 cup Citric Acid on hand, including
Fenugreek, Guava Seed,
1 cup Baking Soda Safflower and Wheat
Germ. You can even
use olive oil from the

Mix dry ingredients, then add oils. grocery store.

Pack mixture into a silicone bath

bomb mold. Let harden overnight.
Place on the shower floor or in your
bath and allow stress to melt away.

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Salt Inhaler W H Y W E LOV E T H E

PERSONAL POCKET

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D INHALER

The Personal Pocket

Eucalyptus Cardamom Bath Salt Inhaler has the look and
feel of a tube of lipstick,
except it holds essential
oils. It allows users to
Remove the wick from your Personal take essential oils with
Pocket Inhaler and fill with Eucalyptus them on-the-go and to

Cardamom bath salt. Alternatively, fill inhale them without

affecting those around
the inhaler with salt and add 10-15 you. It’s compact,
drops of essential oil. convenient to use and
ready when you need it.

Mustache Wax
H O W TO M A K E A
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D DOUBLE BOILER

Don’t have a double

3 drops Clary Sage boiler? No problem.
Heat a pot of water on
3 drops Elemi medium heat and place
a heat safe bowl or
6 drops Sandalwood- Hawaiian
receptacle in the pot.
1 tbsp Coconut The water should come
halfway up the bowl.
1 tbsp Jojoba Add your ingredients
to the bowl and stir to
1 tbsp Soy Wax speed up the melting.

In a double boiler, melt Soy Wax

and carrier oils. Then remove from
heat and add essential oils. Pour
into a small jar and allow to cool.

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Luxury Sugar Scrub

WA N T L U X U RY
WITHOUT THE
Some things in life are so simple and P R I C E TAG ?
effective, you’ll wonder why people Swap Neroli for
aren’t shouting about it from the Petitgrain, Sandalwood
- East Indian for Amyris
rooftops, and this sugar scrub is one of and Vanilla CO2 for
those things. To spice things up and add Peru Balsam. If you’re
these luxury essential oils. tempted to try a pricier
oil but unsure if you’ll
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D like it, you can always
try Edens Garden’s oils
risk-free as we offer 30
8 drops Orange- Bitter
day, no-questions-asked
8 drops Neroli returns.

8 drops Sandalwood- East Indian

8 drops Vanilla CO2 ADD SOME

8 tbsp Coconut S PA R K L E TO YO U R
SCRUB
8 tbsp Sugar Want to sparkle and
shine? Add skin-safe
shimmer to your sugar
Stir well and apply to skin in a circular scrub to give your skin
a subtle, yet noticeable
motion and wash off with warm water. highlight. Learn more
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 on our blog.

months. Use a small handful while in the

shower or bath to scrub away dead skin.
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Christmas Tree, FA U X C H R I S T M A S

O Christmas Tree
TREE OWNERS,
REJOICE

Do you love the fact

that owning a faux
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D tree saves you money
each holiday season
15 drops Cedarwood Spruce and diminishes indoor
allergens but miss that
OR Pine- Scots real tree aroma? Now
you can have the best of
both worlds by adding
essential oils to your
Add to your artificial tree for a fresh-
tree.
cut Christmas Tree aroma. Add a
couple more drops every few days as
needed.
WHY DO WE
Stale Air Reviver RECOMMEND
USING DISTILLED
WAT E R ?

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Water-based recipes

are prone to developing
20 drops Cypress- Italian microbial growth,
so keeping them
20 drops Melissa free of any and all

20 drops Pink Pepper contaminants is a

must. For this reason,
20 drops Yuzu we recommend using
distilled water over tap
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol or even filtered water in
your DIY recipes.

Combine Alcohol and essential oils in

a 4 oz glass spray bottle. Let sit for a
few hours, then top off with distilled
water and shake well to combine.

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Face Highlighter R E S TO R E
YO U R B R O K E N
EYESHADOWS
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Have you been holding
Your Favorite Carrier Oil onto that broken
eyeshadow palette?
Mica Powder or Eyeshadow Powder Use it to make this DIY
highlighter, or use this
recipe to make liquid
eyeshadows instead.
Add a little carrier oil to the Mica
Learn more about our
Powder until you reach desired DIY face highlighter
consistency. Blend into the here.

cheekbones, nose and chin.

Pucker Up Balm
WHY USE A
DOUBLE BOILER?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Raw ingredients like
7 drops Coconut CO2 butters and waxes
require gentler,
8 drops Mandarin- Nova indirect heat when
2 tbsp Coconut being melted. Why?
Too much heat can
1 tbsp Soy Wax burn your ingredients
and cause them to
2 tbsp Mango Butter lose their therapeutic
benefits. For this
reason, a double boiler
In a double boiler, melt Mango Butter, is recommended.

Soy Wax and Coconut carrier oil.

Then, remove from heat and add
essential oils. Use a funnel or lip balm
filling tray to fill lip balm tubes with
the mixture. Let harden and cool.
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Flower Perfume Balm W H AT ’ S T H E

DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN ROSE
Many mainstream perfumes contain OT TO A N D R O S E
potentially toxic synthetic fragrances. ABSOLUTE?

We believe you deserve better, which is Rose- Otto is an

why we developed this natural recipe. essential oil obtained

through steam
distillation, whereas
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
Rose Absolute is
obtained through
4 drops Jasmine Absolute solvent extraction.
5 drops Palmarosa Solvent extraction of
rose petals, produces
15 drops Rose- Otto Rose oil closer in aroma
to the flower. Rose-
6 tbsp Jojoba Otto is often pricier
due to the vast amount
2 tbsp Soy Wax of roses needed to
produce the oil.

In a double boiler, melt Soy Wax and

Jojoba. Remove from heat and add
essential oils. Pour into four 1 oz tins,
add lids and allow an hour to fully cool
and harden before use. Soften with a
fingertip and apply balm to wrists and
neck pulse points.

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Natural Cologne Balm W H AT ’ S T H E

DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
C O LO G N E A N D
PERFUME?
5 drops Cypress- Italian
While cologne has
6 drops Juniper Berry become simultaneous
with masculine
15 drops Patchouli- Dark fragrance and

3 tbsp Jojoba perfume with feminine

fragrance, technically
1 tbsp Soy Wax the difference between
cologne and perfume is
the amount of fragrance
material in the product.
In a double boiler, melt Soy Wax and Cologne contains 3-5%
Jojoba. Remove from heat and add fragrance material

essential oils. Pour into a 2 oz tin and whereas true perfume

contains 20-45%.
allow an hour to fully cool and harden Learn more about their
before use. Soften with a fingertip differences here.

before applying to wrists and neck.

Citronella Candles INSECT REPELLING

AC T I O N O F C AT N I P
ESSENTIAL OIL

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Catnip contains a

compound called
10 drops Repel nepetalactone that
may be as effective
as DEET. Researchers
Add mint leaves, rosemary, fresh lime placed mosquitoes in
glass tubes with both
slices and water to a mason jar, then substances—and Catnip
add Repel. Add a floating votive candle drove mosquitos away

and tie a piece of twine around each just as effectively as the

chemical DEET.
jar.
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Mental Wellness
Mental wellness is vitally important, and so is finding therapies
to keep one’s mind healthy. The studies and research on
essential oil’s ability to alleviate stress, boost mood and
support mental wellness are extensive and growing. Here’s
how we’re putting that research into practice.

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Stress-Be-Gone HOW DO
ESSENTIAL OILS
REDUCE STRESS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Understanding how
15 drops Anxiety Ease essential oils can help
decrease stress starts
OR Be Still with the olfactory
sense. According
OR Worry Less to the Mayo Clinic,
aromatherapy works
Personal Pocket Inhaler
by stimulating the
smell receptors in the
nose, which then send
When stress strikes, move to a quiet messages through the

area, take out your Inhaler and inhale, nervous system to the
limbic system - the
taking deep breaths. part of the brain that
controls emotions.
Learn more.

Calming Massage Oil

W H AT M A K E S A
G O O D M A S S AG E
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D OIL?

1 drop Angelica Root A good massage oil

should contain a carrier
1 drop Blue Tansy oil that absorbs slowly.
Quick absorbing carrier
1 drop Chamomile- German oils can decrease glide

1 drop Geranium- Egyptian on the skin faster,

making it necessary to
1 drop Mandarin- Red apply more oil more
often.
1 drop Ylang Ylang
1 tbsp Hemp Seed

Combine. Massage onto the body.

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Stress-Relieving Soak W H Y W E LOV E

E P S O M S A LT

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Epsom Salt baths

have been shown to

1 drop Stress Relief increase magnesium

levels, soften skin,
OR Ylang Ylang- Complete promote relaxation
and help reduce muscle
4 drops Sandalwood ATW tension. Medical
professionals have also
2 tbsp Carrier Oil recommended Epsom
Salt baths to reduce
inflammation and
Combine ingredients, then add to skin bruising. Epsom
Salt is truly a wonder
1 oz of Epsom Salt and mix well. Add to
ingredient.
your bath’s running water as your tub
fills, agitating to dissolve the salts and
disperse the oils into the water. Enjoy
the calming vapors while relaxing and
DON’T OWN AN
allowing your mind to drift.
ESSENTIAL OIL
DIFFUSER?

You can create an active

Boost Your Spirits diffuser at home by

simmering water on
the stove top. Remove
from heat and add 10
drops of your favorite
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
essential oil. You can

5 drops Cocoa Rose create a passive diffuser

by adding a few drops
OR Mandarin Lemon of essential oil to cotton
balls and placing them
around your space.

Add a few drops of either blend to the

Diamond or Terrazzo Diffuser to boost
your spirits.

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Sweet Vanilla
VA N I L L A

Jasmine Mist OLEORESIN VS

VA N I L L A C O 2

Vanilla- Oleoresin
“No elegance is possible without is obtained through
ethanol extraction. Its
perfume. It is the unseen, unforgettable, composition is unique,
ultimate accessory,” said the legendary making it only soluble in
Coco Chanel. Inspired by the natural water up to 5%. Vanilla
CO2 is obtained using
sophistication of aromatherapy, we carbon dioxide as the
created the Sweet Vanilla Jasmine Mist. solvent. Its aroma is
regarded as one of
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D the best and truest to
Vanilla.
6 drops Vanilla- Oleoresin
S O L U B I L I Z E R S YO U
17 drops Jasmine Absolute C A N U S E OT H E R
THAN 190-PROOF
1 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol A LC O H O L

Solubilizers help
essential oils mix evenly
Combine ingredients in a 2.5 oz glass in water. Alternative
spray bottle. After a few hours, add solubilizers you can use
include polysorbate 20,
2 oz distilled water and shake well.
polysorbate 80, caprylyl
Use the mist to spritz yourself after capryl glucoside and
showering and to freshen indoor spaces. coco glucoside.

Alternatively, try our room sprays.

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Pick-Me-Up WA N T E V E N
MORE UPLIFTING
SYNERGY BLENDS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Try Bliss, Citrus Cream,
4 drops Good Morning Fearless, Mood Boost,
Shine, Uplift or Vanilla
OR Grapefruit Pink Pepper Ylang Ylang. Learn
more about uplifting
OR Joy blends on our blog.

1 tbsp Carrier Oil

Place a few drops of the mixture in

the palm of your hands, rub hands
together and cup hands over mouth WA R N I N G S I G N S
YO U ’ R E A B O U T TO
and nose. BURN OUT

Burnout can be caused

by a lot of things, and
workplace stress is
Happy Work Space one of them. Signs
that you’re about
to burnout include
recurring emotional
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D exhaustion, often
feeling overwhelmed,
5 drops Anxiety Ease anxiety and having

OR Grapefruit- Pink chronic sleeping

problems. For more
OR Lavender- Bulgarian information on how to
prevent burnout, read
OR Worry Less our blog.

Place a few drops in a Personal Pocket

Inhaler and use it in your office to
uplift or calm your mood.

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Soothe Nervous W H AT I S

Indigestion
FENUGREEK?

The Fenugreek plant

is commonly used as
an ingredient in Indian
dishes. Its aroma is
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
exotic and maple-
3 drops Coriander Seed like. Fenugreek was
traditionally used to
4 drops Ginger CO2 increase breastmilk
production in nursing
5 drops Caraway mothers. As a carrier oil,
OR 12 drops Digest Ease it is highly moisturizing
and slow to absorb. Its
OR Tummy Aid mapley aroma adds
warmth to blends.
2 tbsp Fenugreek

Massage over the stomach in a

clockwise direction.
H O W D O YO U
C A LC U L AT E R O L L-
ON DILUTION

Confidence Booster
R AT E S ?

Add 2 drops of essential

oil to your roll-on to
achieve a 1% dilution
in 10 ml (the size of our
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
roll-ons) of carrier oil.
4 drops Grapefruit Pink Pepper From there, multiply 2
drops by your desired
2 tsp Carrier Oil dilution (2% dilution =
4 drops of essential oil,
5% dilution = 10 drops

To a 10 ml roll-on bottle, add essential of essential oil, etc.).

Learn more here.
oil and carrier oil. Apply to pulse points
and inhale 2-3 times as needed before
an interview or meeting.

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Energize
W H AT F O O D S H E L P
B E AT FAT I G U E ?
Many people struggle to feel awake
Dark leafy greens,
and alert throughout the day. The orange vegetables, lean
good news? Simple home remedies proteins and whole
grains can help give
and changes to your lifestyle can work you an energy boost
together to increase your energy level, throughout the day.

help in managing fatigue, and boost your As an added tip, eating

smaller meals more
mood. frequently can help
keep your energy levels
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D up. Learn more here.

3 drops Helichrysum- Gymnocephalum LESS COFFEE,

M O R E WAT E R
4 drops Basil
If coffee is the only
5 drops Saro thing that keeps you
going throughout the
2 tbsp Carrier Oil day, it may actually be
reducing your sleep
quality. As a stimulant,
Apply a few drops of the blend to the caffeine makes it harder
to fall and stay asleep.
palms of the hands and inhale deeply Consider decreasing
2-3 times. your caffeine intake
slowly and gradually,
while drinking more
water.

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Find Your Oasis H O W TO C L E A N

YO U R D I A M O N D
DIFFUSER
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Not sure how to clean
15 drops Chamomile Lavender your diffuser? Visit our
blog for step-by-step
directions!

Add to the Diamond Diffuser and

diffuse to release stress.

R & R Time
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

5-10 drops Good Night

THE BENEFITS
O F L AV E N D E R

Diffuse 30 minutes before bed. ESSENTIAL OIL

Known as “the mother

of essential oils” for

Citrus Happiness its lengthy history in

aromatherapy and
versatility of uses,
Lavender’s many
benefits include helping
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
to aid sleep, heal
5 drops Grapefruit- Pink skin, reduce stress,
boost mood, lower
5 drops Yuzu inflammation, soothe
pain and more. Learn
5 drops Orange- Bitter about the difference
between several of our
Lavender varieties on
Add to the Terrazzo Diffuser and our blog.
inhale to promote joy.

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Relieve Grief & Shock W H AT ’ S T H E

DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN OUR
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D M A N DA R I N O I L S ?

15 drops Mandarin- Green At Edens Garden,

we offer Red, Green
OR Neroli and Nova Mandarin
varieties. Mandarin-
OR Rose- Bulgarian Absolute Red is obtained from
the ripened fruit,
whereas Mandarin-

Add to a Personal Pocket Inhaler. Green is obtained

from the unripened
Inhale a few deep breaths when fruit. Mandarin- Nova
dealing with grief. is a hybrid between
Fina Clementine and
Orlando Tangelo. Each
offers slightly different

Fight General Fatigue

benefits and aromas.

G E T M OV I N G TO
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D F I G H T FAT I G U E

When you exercise, it

10 drops Fatigue Fix delivers oxygen and
OR Awake & Aware nutrients to tissue
throughout the body,
OR Stay Alert your cardiovascular
system begins to work
more efficiently and
it improves strength
Add 10-15 drops of Fatigue Fix,
and stamina which
Awake & Aware or Stay Alert to your can boost energy,
Diamond or Terrazzo Diffuser. long-term. Get moving
by walking, gardening,
doing yoga, pilates,
household chores or
riding a bicycle.

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Find Your Center THE BENEFITS OF

YO G A

When it comes to
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
stressful thoughts and
Be Still situations, working out
is a healthful coping
OR Tranquility mechanism. Many
would agree that yoga
OR Worry Less is a valuable exercise
in this regard, as it
relieves stress and
Before yoga practice, try inhaling Be increases positive
thinking. In fact, studies
Still, Tranquility or Worry Less. These have shown that
blends contain grounding and relaxing yoga complements

oils and help you focus. anxiety treatments in

a beneficial way. Learn
more.

Clear Your Mind

W H AT ’ S I N
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
M E D I TAT I O N
Meditation SYNERGY BLEND?

Meditation is a peaceful
blend of Lavender,
Inhale 3 deep breaths before bedtime Cedarwood, Tangerine,
Bergamot, Palo Santo,
and take an inventory of your day to Patchouli, Vetiver,
help clear your mind. Lemon, Clove, Ylang
Ylang, Lime, Peru
Balsam, Cistus and
Chamomile essential
oils.

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Gifts
Who doesn’t love a good gift? Whether it’s for a birthday,
holiday, important milestone or just to say “I’m thinking of
you” we have a recipe that’s sure to put a smile on someone’s
face. Share the goodness with these essential oil-infused gifts
that promote joy and well-being.

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Skin-Loving Sugar W H Y W E LOV E

Scrub Gift
S K I N LOV E
SYNERGY BLEND

Packed with anti-

inflammatory and
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D calming properties, Skin
Love is formulated to
24 drops Skin Love boost cell regeneration,
improve skin tone,
8 tbsp Pomegranate Seed prevent scarring and
level out stretch marks.
8 tbsp Brown Sugar Say goodbye to those
tiny, red bumps and
chafed extremities.
Transfer to a jar with a creative label. Even sun-kissed (or,

Avoid getting product wet to prevent heck, sunburned!)

skin gets a soothing
contamination. Use a small handful makeover with Skin
while in the shower or bath to scrub Love.

away dead skin.

W H AT ’ S I N T H E
DE-STRESS SET?

Baby Shower Gift The De-Stress 3 Set

comes with Anxiety
Ease blend, Relaxation
blend and Stress Relief
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D blend. Want even more
stress-relieving oils?
The Edens Garden Diamond or Opt for the De-Stress

Terrazzo Diffuser makes a great gift for 6 Set which includes

Anxiety Ease blend,
mothers-to-be. Give with Lavender- Joy blend, Quiet Time
Fine or Tranquility and tell mom to blend, Relaxation blend,
Stress Relief blend
diffuse to increase relaxation. Also try and Tranquility blend.
our De-Stress Set, Bath Salts or Body Both sets make a great,
Oils to give mom the gift of self care. affordable gift.

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Father’s Day Gift THE AROMARIDE

CAR DIFFUSER

Accelerate the benefits

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
of aromatherapy and
Lift dad’s mood to and from work! Give give your car a scent
tune-up with the
the gift of French Lavender Sage and Aromaride Diffuser. Its
the Aromaride Car Diffuser. For sporty modern clip-on design
allows you to diffuse
dads, give the gift of the Aches & Pains
100% pure essential
Set or Yuzu Cannabliss bath salt. oils as you ride off
into the sunset. Each
Aromaride comes with
a set of refillable wicks

Beautiful Bath so you can change your

car’s aroma as you
please.

Salts Gift
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
OT H E R WAYS TO
12 drops Ravintsara U S E B AT H S A LT S

12 drops Rosalina Take an Edens Garden

bar soap, wet it under
8 tbsp Sesame running water then
press it into bath salts.
2 tbsp Baking Soda
Use your bar soap
8 tbsp Epsom Salt to exfoliate while
cleansing. Explore our
entire body collection
here!
Also try Geranium Juniper Berry,
Mimosa Mandarin or Shine. Transfer
to a fun jar with a creative label.
Avoid getting product wet to prevent
contamination.

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Bridal Shower Love

WA N T M O R E

Potion Gift B R I DA L S H O W E R
GIFT IDEAS?

Give Aphrodisiac,
Aromance, Tangerine
Spark flames (contained ones, that is) Jasmine and XOXO to
by lighting your favorite candle. Slip on the bride and groom!

something comfy and cozy up with your Alternatively, you can

use these to make a
cuddle buddy. Take a bite out of your romantic massage oil
favorite indulgences. Let yourself love by blending with an
appropriate carrier oil.
and be loved. Transfer the oil to a
decorative bottle and
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
top off with a bow.

5 drops Geranium- Rose ESSENTIAL

8 drops Damiana OILS WITH

A P H R O D I S I AC
9 drops Sandalwood- Australian PROPERTIES

OR 22 drops Love Countless studies and

research have shown
4 tbsp Carrier Oil that the aromas of
certain plants have
the ability to enhance
libido. So what are you
Transfer to a decorative bottle and top waiting for? Learn more
off with a creative label. on our blog.

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Health
Of essential oil’s many therapeutic properties, their health
benefits are perhaps the most expansive and well-recorded.
From soothing aching muscles, alleviating headaches and
pains to offering support to the immune and respiratory
systems, there is no end to how essential oils can keep you in
good health. In this section you’ll find that using essential oils
to boost your health can be done effortlessly.

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Stay Healthy CAN EG’S HAND

SANITIZER
PREVENT OR KILL
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D T H E C OV I D - 1 9
VIRUS?
Along with using Edens Garden’s The CDC states that
Hand Sanitizer Spray, diffuse Fighting alcohol-based Hand

Five, Guardian or Immunity to keep Sanitizers that contain

60% ethanol or greater
environmental threats at bay. inactivate viruses that
are genetically similar
to COVID-19. Our
Hand Sanitizer formula

Eczema-Clearing contains 80% ethanol.

Balm
H O W TO M A K E
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D YO U R B A L M S
SOFTER OR
56 drops Skin Love
HARDER
4 tbsp Cucumber Seed Want to adjust the
softness or hardness of
2 tsp Soy Wax your balms and salves?
4 tsp Shea Butter Add more carrier oil or
less wax to achieve a
softer balm and more
wax or less carrier oil to
Melt Shea Butter, Soy Wax and achieve a harder balm.
Cucumber Seed in a double boiler.
Then, add essential oil. Transfer to
a container and let cool before use.
Apply to eczema as needed.

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Cuts, Scrapes & WOUND HEALING

Scratches
AC T I O N O F
L AV E N D E R A N D
TEA TREE

The wound healing

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D benefits of Lavender
and Tea Tree are

2 drops Lavender- Bulgarian well-known. In an

experiment, Tea Tree
2 drops Tea Tree was found to decrease
wound healing time in
2 tsp Carrier Oil 90% of volunteers. A
separate study revealed
Lavender decreased

Add carrier oil and essential oil to wound healing by

increasing collagen
a roll-on. Clean and roll onto the production near the
affected area. wound site.

WHY DOES SPIKE

Insect Bites L AV E N D E R S M E L L
L I K E E U C A LY P T U S ?

Lavender- Spike has

an aroma reminiscent
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D of a Lavender and
Eucalyptus blend.
5 drops Lavender- Spike However, it’s not a
blend and rather a
5 drops Tea Tree 100% pure essential

2 tsp Carrier Oil oil. So why does it

have a Eucalyptus-like
aroma? Lavender- Spike
naturally contains 1,8-
Add carrier oil and essential oil to a cineole, a component
roll-on. Apply to the affected area. prevalent in Eucalyptus
and responsible for
both oils’ medicinal
aroma.

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After Sun Spray

AFTER SUN
BENEFITS OF
Damaging UVA and UVB rays can cause L AV E N D E R

short-term irritations like sunburn, and Lavender has the

ability to reduce stress
lead to long-term damage. Luckily, some and discomfort while
EOs have the potential to deliver aid on boosting antioxidants.

days when you’ve had too much sun. This means that a
Lavender essential
oil may improve your
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
sunburn in the short-
term, and prevent some
7 drops Peppermint potential negative long-
15 drops Lavender- Greek term consequences
associated with UV
2 tbsp Meadowfoam rays. Learn more on our
blog.
2 tbsp Aloe Vera
2 tbsp Witch Hazel
Preservative*

Combine essential oil and carrier oil,

then add Aloe Vera and Witch Hazel.
Shake, then spray onto skin.
*manufacturer’s recommended amount

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Soothe Sore Feet L I G H T V S DA R K

PATC H O U L I

At Edens Garden, we
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
offer both Light and
Dark Patchouli. What’s
4 drops Patchouli- Light the difference between
the two? Patchouli-
OR Spearmint
Light is distilled in
OR Vetiver stainless steel vats
whereas Patchouli-
2 tbsp Carrier Oil Dark is distilled in
cast iron vats. This
2 tbsp Epsom Salt produces two different
colored oils with similar
aromas and therapeutic
Add mixture to a basin of hot water for benefits.

a foot bath. Also, try with Circu-Touch

or Yuzu Cannabliss bath salts.
THE SCIENCE
BEHIND EOS FOR
M E M O RY

Memory Sharpener Multiple studies

reveal the beneficial

Blend
properties of essential
oils for memory and
focus. For example,
1,8- cineole found in
both Lavender- Spike
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
and Rosemary-

2 drops Peppermint Moroccan has been

found to inhibit
2 drops Sage- Dalmation acetylcholinesterase–a
neurotransmitter that
5 drops Lavender- Spike reduces the amount
of acetylcholine (the
5 drops Rosemary- Moroccan neurotransmitter
responsible for
memory). Learn more
Add to a Personal Pocket Inhaler. on the blog.

Inhale while working or studying.

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Alleviate Jaw Tension OT H E R WAYS TO

B O O S T H E A LT H
WHEN FEELING
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D UNDER THE
W E AT H E R
6 drops Massage Therapy
Along with diffusing
2 tbsp Carrier Oil Fighting Five or
Guardian and checking
with your doctor, if

Use a gua sha facial tool to massage you’re feeling sick,

try taking elderberry,
along your jaw, neck and face to immune-boosting
relieve tension. herbal tea, get some
rest, drink plenty of
water (with fresh-
squeezed lemon

Stop Teeth Grinding

juice), eat citrus fruits
and practice stress-
relieving techniques.
Discover how our
aromatherapist faces
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D cold & flu on the blog.

6 drops Circu-Touch
OR Lavender- French
W H Y YO U S H O U L D
1 tbsp Carrier Oil PREVENT TEETH
GRINDING

Teeth grinding can

Massage into the soft spot just below not only wear your
teeth and gums down,
your earlobe each night before bed. but it can also lead to
Alternatively, diffuse 5-10 drops in headaches, jaw and

your diffuser 30 minutes tooth pain. Not to

mention, wearing down
before bedtime. your teeth can cause
tooth decay. If you
suspect that you grind
your teeth at night, talk
to your dentist.

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Sick Day Savior WHICH BLEND

SHOULD I USE FOR
WELLNESS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
When looking for a
healthful blend of oils to
5-10 drops Fighting Five help improve wellness,

OR Guardian it may be difficult to

navigate between the
three that we offer!
Visit our blog to help
Add essential oil to a Personal Pocket you pick the blend
Inhaler. Inhale throughout the day to that’s right for you.

fend off environmental threats.

Settle The Stomach

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

3 drops Grapefruit- Pink

4 drops Orange ATW
WHERE IS ORANGE
5 drops Ginger CO2 AT W O I L F R O M ?

2 tbsp Carrier Oil Orange Around The

World oil is sourced
from areas where
orange is best grown,
Massage the mixture in a clockwise including California,
direction over the abdomen. Belize, Florida, Greece

Alternatively, diffuse Digest Ease or and Italy. These areas

fall under “zones 9-11,”
Tummy Aid. which identifies places
where the climate
remains warm most of
the year and where it
rarely snows or freezes.

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Calm Menstrual
W H Y W E LOV E

Cramps C L A RY S AG E F O R
CRAMPS

High in linalyl acetate,

Clary Sage imparts
Between cramps, inflammation, analgesic properties
headaches, and mood changes, that time to the user, relieving

of the month can be uncomfortable. cramps and other

physical annoyances.
While essential oils can’t change the Furthermore, a 2011
hormones behind these symptoms, they study tested the
effects of Clary Sage
may provide some relief. massage as compared
to acetaminophen.
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
The study found that
women who received
3 drops Clary Sage an EO massage
experienced less
3 drops Lavender- Bulgarian
cramping pain than the
3 drops Rose- Bulgarian Absolute control group.

3 drops Sweet Marjoram

2 tbsp Baobab Seed

Massage over the lower abdomen in a

clockwise direction. After application,
place a warm, moist hand towel over the
abdomen for 10-15 minutes.
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Stop Monthly T H I S O R T H AT ? G A L

Moodiness
PA L V S P M S E A S E

Gal Pal stands out for

its inclusion of Vitex,
which, according to
one study, significantly
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
reduced PMS and
menopausal symptoms.
12 drops Gal Pal In PMS Ease, the
OR PMS Ease addition of Copaiba,
Ginger and Patchouli
2 tbsp Moringa gives PMS Ease a
spicier aroma. Learn
more on our blog.

Massage gently over the abdomen

area.
OT H E R WAYS
TO F I G H T A
H E A DAC H E

Put Headaches To Headaches can be

caused by stress, a lack

Rest of hydration, consuming

alcohol and caffeine. By
avoiding these factors,
you may effectively
prevent and reduce
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
headaches.
15 drops Head Ease
OR Head-A-Sore-Us
EXPERIENCING A
MIGRAINE?
Add essential oil to a Personal Pocket Learn about the top
Inhaler. Take deep breaths as needed. 9 essential oils for
migraines on the blog.
Alternatively, combine 2-3 drops
Peppermint and 1 tsp carrier oil and
massage onto temples.

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Aching Joint Reset T H I S O R T H AT ?

BLENDS FOR SORE
MUSCLES
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
At Edens Garden, we
offer multiple blends
14 drops Circu-Touch with the same benefit

OR Massage Therapy because we know that

everyone is different
OR Muscle Relief in how essential oils
affect them. Our
2 tbsp Kukui Nut Circu-Touch, Massage
Therapy and Muscle
Relief blends all help to

Combine ingredients. Massage over restore sore muscles.

We recommend trying
the affected muscles or joints. them all to find the
blend that’s right for
you.

No More Neck Pain

W H Y W E LOV E
LITSEA ESSENTIAL
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D OIL

Litsea has an aroma

3 drops Elemi similar to Lemongrass
3 drops Helichrysum- Italicum because it shares
similar components,
3 drops Lavender- French including neral and
geranial. These
3 drops Litsea components also lend
Litsea to be highly
2 tbsp Carrier Oil anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial and
antioxidant-rich.
Combine ingredients and massage What’s more, its citrusy

mixture into the neck. and earthy aroma

makes Litsea uplifting
and energizing.

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Bring A Fever Down W H AT ’ S T H E

SCIENCE BEHIND
FEVERS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Fevers are a result of
12 drops Peppermint ATW the body’s immune
response and an
2 tbsp Sunflower attempt at making
the body hot enough
to prevent the
reproduction of viruses,
Transfer to a 1 oz bottle. Shake well
bacteria and other
and massage over the back of the neck microbes. While minor
and on the torso as needed. fevers can actually
help fight infectious
agents, high fevers and
fevers not caused by

Cool Down
infectious agents can be
dangerous and harmful.

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

E U C A LY P T U S
6 drops Eucalyptus ATW ESSENTIAL OIL

2 tbsp Raspberry Seed Native to Australia,

Eucalyptus makes up
more than 90 percent
of the nation’s trees.
Combine ingredients. Add a few drops The essential oil is
of the mixture to bathwater to cool extracted from the

the body in summer and protect in tree’s leaves through

a steam distillation
winter. Alternatively, try Eucalyptus process. Compare
Cardamom bath salt. Edens Garden’s
Eucalyptus varieties
here.

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Relieve Restless Legs

W H AT C A U S E S
RLS AND CAN
If you’re looking to stop RLS symptoms, ESSENTIAL OILS
HELP?
you’re not alone. In fact, 50-70 million
The cause of RLS
Americans suffer from sleep disorders can be elusive but is
with RLS being one of the most common most often related to
causes of sleeplessness. Fortunately, iron deficiencies and
unbalanced dopamine
there may be natural ways to halt RLS production. Currently,
before a lack of sleep takes its course. a popular combatant
against RLS is a
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D dopamine treatment,
although researchers
2 drops Patchouli- Light expect that these
treatments may work
3 drops Clary Sage temporarily and lead to
a worsened condition.
3 drops Sweet Marjoram Learn more on our blog.

4 drops Chamomile- Roman

6 drops Lavender ATW
2 tbsp Pumpkin Seed

Combine essential oils and carrier oil.

Add ingredients to a 30 ml glass bottle.
Massage onto legs before bed.

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Enhance Circulation KEEP THIS IN MIND

WHEN USING OILS
I N T H E B AT H
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
When using oils in
the bath, the bath
5 drops Cypress- Italian floor may become

5 drops Spruce- Black slippery. Therefore,

use caution when
OR 10 drops Cedarwood Spruce entering and exiting
the bath. To reduce
2 tbsp Coconut slipperiness, you can
add polysorbate 80 or
2 tbsp Epsom Salt a solubilizer to your oil
mixture. This ensures
the oils disperse
Add 1 tbsp of the mixture to warm evenly throughout the
bathwater, reducing the
bathwater. Alternatively, try our risk of slipping.
Circu-Touch bath salt.

W H Y A P R I C OT
KERNEL IS THE

Boost Blood Flow U LT I M AT E C A R R I E R

OIL

Apricot Kernel is rich in

oleic acid which helps
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
maintain moisture. It
4 drops Black Pepper also reduces itchiness,
dry skin and eczema. As
6 drops Plai an emollient, Apricot
Kernel enhances
8 drops Sweet Marjoram skin’s elasticity while

2 tbsp Apricot Kernel softening it. If your

skin has already been
damaged or you’re
trying to prevent skin
Massage over the legs and arms up to damage, you can count
twice a day. on Apricot Kernel.

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Aid Arthritis H O W D O YO U
PRONOUNCE
C O PA I B A ?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Co-pie-ee-buh or
co-pie-buh. This oil
7 drops Copaiba is near the top of the

7 drops Cypress- Italian list when it comes to

difficult-to-pronounce
2 tbsp Tamanu essential oils. Native
to Brazil, Copaiba has
a couple of different
pronunciations,
Combine ingredients. Massage the including co-pie-ee-
mixture into the affected area. buh, which reflects
how it’s pronounced
in Portuguese. Learn
to pronounce more

Reduce Aches & Pains essential oil names

here.

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

3 drops Eucalyptus- Smithii W H AT C A N

COOLING OILS DO
3 drops Peppermint- Indian F O R YO U ?

10 drops Copaiba Along with providing

relief from the heat,
OR 16 drops Aches & Pains cooling oils such as
Eucalyptus can help
2 tbsp Sunflower reduce pain and
itchiness. Want more
cooling oils? Some of
Combine ingredients. Massage the the best cooling oils
include Eucalyptus,
mixture over the affected area twice a
Litsea, Peppermint,
day. Spearmint, and Ylang
Ylang.

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Pillow Spray
D O N ’ T WA N T TO
M A K E YO U R O W N
Sleep is crucial to overall health. Luckily, P I L LO W S P R AY ?

numerous studies have shown that Chamomile Lavender

room spray doubles
essential oils can improve sleep quality. as a pillow spray.
Its soothing aroma
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
can encourage you
to release the day’s
3 drops Cedarwood- Texas troubles and find
a deeper sense of
3 drops Lavender- Greek
peace. What causes
3 drops Sandalwood ATW Chamomile Lavender
to be sedative? The oils
3 drops Valerian in this soothing blend
have been documented
3 drops Vetiver to have a calmative
effect on users.
2 tsp 190-Proof Alcohol

Let ingredients sit for a few hours, in a

1 oz spray bottle, then fill the rest with
distilled water. Mist your pillow lightly
before going to sleep. Shake well before
each use. Test on pillowcases before
using product profusely. Alternatively,
try Good Night room spray.

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Sleep Well Bath N OT A B AT H

PERSON?

Sprinkle your bath salts

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
on the shower floor. The
steam from the shower
2 drops Chamomile- Roman will naturally diffuse
the salts allowing you
1 drop Lavender- Spike
to inhale and obtain the
1 drop Sandalwood- East Indian essential oils’ benefits.

1 drop Sweet Marjoram

2 tbsp Wheat Germ
2 tbsp Epsom Salt

Add to the tub and soak for 30 W H E N TO U S E T H E

minutes. Alternatively, try Good Night L AC K O F S L E E P

R E C OV E RY B L E N D
bath salt.
So you stayed up too
late and coffee’s just
not cutting it for you.

Lack Of Sleep Enter the Lack of Sleep

Recovery blend–your
source of energy and

Recovery revitalization until

you’re able to hit
the hay. Find more
energizing blends on
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D our blog.

1 drop Rosemary ATW

1 drop Tangerine
OR 2 drops Fatigue Fix
1 tsp Coconut

Apply to skin after a long night out.

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Clear Congestion STEAMING WITH

EOS

We love steaming with

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
essential oils because
2 drops Deep Breath it’s incredibly easy.
What’s more, both
OR Laurel Leaf steam and essential
oils with decongestant
properties help to
clear airways. When
Add essential oil to a bowl of steaming combined, these two
water. Closing your eyes, place your forces work together
face over the bowl, drape a towel over to effectively clear
congestion, the natural
your head and the bowl and inhale way.
deeply for several minutes.

Respiratory Support CAJEPUT

ESSENTIAL OIL

Cajeput shares a wide

range of properties
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
with Eucalyptus and Tea
Tree–therapeutically
2 drops Lemon- Steam Distilled and aromatically.
4 drops Cajeput Native to Australia and
Asia, Cajeput essential
6 drops Kunzea oil is extracted from the
leaves of 50-100 foot
OR 12 drops Breathe Easier evergreen trees using
steam distillation. Much
2 tbsp Walnut of the essential oil is
produced in Australia
and the island of
Massage over the chest area before Sulawesi.

going to bed to ease breathing.

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Soothe A Minor Burn H O W L AV E N D E R ’ S

A B I L I T Y TO
HEAL A BURN
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D SKYROCKETED
A R O M AT H E R A P Y
6 drops Lavender- French Essential oils were

2 tbsp Tamanu originally used for

perfumery, that is
2 tbsp Epsom Salt until French chemist
and perfumer René-
Maurice Gattefossé
burned his hand.
Add mixture to a lukewarm bath and Instinctually, he
soak for as long as is comfortable. dipped his hand in
a vat of Lavender
essential oil. To
Gattefossé’s surprise,

Stop Overindulgence the burn healed

rapidly. Gattefossé
went on to coin the
term “aromatherapie,”
or “aromatherapy” in
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
English and thus began
5 drops Grapefruit- Pink his study of essential
oils as healing remedies.
5 drops Lavender- Bulgarian

C U R B YO U R
Add essential oils to your Diamond APPETITE WITH
Diffuser. Diffuse for 30-60 minutes. ESSENTIAL OILS

Inhale the aroma of

Grapefruit- Pink or
Peppermint from a
Personal Pocket Inhaler
or directly from the
bottle to help curb the
appetite and lessen the
impulse to overeat.

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Home
We have a saying here at Edens Garden, “An aromatic home
is a happy home.” Here you’ll find recipes that promote
keeping your home clean and fresh using natural methods.
These recipes might just turn boring household chores into a
therapeutic and enjoyable activity.

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Refreshing Kitchen T H I S O R T H AT ?

Surface Cleaner
LEMON VS STEAM
DISTILLED LEMON

Lemon EO is most
often cold pressed
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D as it produces a
more refined aroma.
2-5 drops Lemon However, cold pressed
Lemon oil is phototoxic,
meaning it can cause
burns if used topically
Add Lemon directly to a damp sponge. in the sun. On the other
Use to wipe counters and cutting hand, Steam Distilled
boards to combat bacteria and germs. Lemon is not phototoxic
and can safely be
worn topically under
UVs. Learn about the
benefits of Lemon on
Simple Kitchen Sink our blog!

Scrub
W H Y B A K I N G S O DA
I S T H E U LT I M AT E
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
CLEANER

Baking Soda is alkali,

5 drops Bergamot
allowing it to easily
5 drops Lime- Key dissolve dirt and
grease. It’s also slightly
1/4 cup Vinegar abrasive, bolstering its
ability to scrub away
1/2 cup Baking Soda grime while deodorizing
unwanted odors. For
these reasons, and
Apply the mixture to the inside of the many more, we love
adding Baking Soda to
sink and let sit for 20 minutes or more. our clean routine.
Scrub the sink then rinse with
warm water.

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Yoga Mat Cleaner

ESSENTIAL OILS
FOR DIFFERENT
Don’t let the idea of the sweat and dirt T Y P E S O F YO G A

covering your yoga mat cloud your We’ve paired our single
oils and synergy blends
meditation. Spritz those germs away with specific styles of
with the Yoga Mat Cleaner spray. yoga you can pull off in
your own home. These
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D yoga-aroma pairings
help you get the most
3 drops Lavender- Spike out of what little time
you have to stretch out
3 drops Tea Tree ATW and be present with
yourself. Browse our
6 drops Xiang Mao blog to learn more.

1 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol

To a 2 oz glass spray bottle, add

ingredients. Let sit for a few hours
before adding 1 1/2 oz distilled water.

Shake and mist over your yoga mat.

Wipe clean with a towel before and
after each use. Alternatively, try using
Aroma Fresh or Cleaning.

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Linen Freshener D O N ’ T WA N T TO
M A K E YO U R O W N
LINEN FRESHENER?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Our room sprays
30 drops Bergamot Key Lime double as linen sprays,
helping to freshen
OR Citrus Cream linens that have been
sitting in cabinets for
1 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol extended periods of
time and deodorizing
unwanted odors. Try
Transfer to a 2 oz glass spray bottle. Cedarwood Spruce for
a forest-like aroma,
Let sit for a few hours, then top off Tangerine Jasmine for
with distilled water and shake well. a floral, garden aroma

Spray onto an inconspicuous corner of and more.

linen before using profusely.

Trash Can Deodorizer GIVE EMPTY

ESSENTIAL OIL
B OT T L E S A
PURPOSE
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Wondering what to
do with your empty
5 drops Aroma Fresh essential oil bottles?
Toss them in the trash–
OR Sunshine Spice
the bottom of the trash
can that is–to act as a
passive diffuser and
Drop the essential oil onto a cotton offset bad odors.

ball and place it on the bottom of the

trash can to help eliminate odors and
germs.

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Grout Scrub
MORE EOS FOR
CLEANING
Cleaning is an absolute necessity. So Want to spice things
how do you ditch commercial products up? Create a citrus
and spice blend for
for natural, non-toxic cleaners? It may your natural cleaners
be easier than you think. by combining 2 drops
Nutmeg, 3 drops
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D Cassia and 7 drops
Lime- Key. For a minty-
10 drops Lemongrass fresh aroma, combine
2 drops Vanilla, 3
10 drops Pine- Scots drops Eucalyptus-
Globulus and 5 drops
10 drops Tangerine Peppermint.

1 tbsp White Vinegar

KEEP IT SIMPLE,
3 tbsp Unscented Dish Soap USE THESE BLENDS
FOR CLEANING
4 tbsp Baking Soda
Don’t want to make
your own essential oil
blends for cleaning?
Combine essential oil and Unscented Pick up one of our many
Dish Soap. Then add Baking Soda and essential oil synergy
blends for cleaning, like
White Vinegar. Mix well, then place Aroma Fresh, Cleaning,
a small handful of the scrub on an Fighting Five, Guardian
or Purify. Find more
abrasive sponge to scrub away grout.
cleaning tips on our
blog.

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Bathroom Air M O R E WAYS TO

Freshener
FRESHEN UP THE
B AT H R O O M

Add 1-5 drops

Grapefruit- Pink,
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Lavender- Fine or Shine
to a cotton ball and
3-6 drops Good Morning place behind toilet.
Combining multiple
OR Mood Boost aroma outputs will
double the odor fighting
power and leave your
Drop Good Morning or Mood Boost bathroom smelling
fresher than ever.
on the inside of the cardboard tube
of a roll of toilet paper. The oil will
fragrance the bathroom with every
C A N YO U U S E
turn. ESSENTIAL OILS
AROUND PETS?

Always check with

Carpet Deodorizer
your vet before using
essential oils around
pets. As a rule, we
recommend keeping
doors open so pets
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D can leave the room
if they disagree with
12 drops Lavender Magnolia an oil, and to keep
rooms well-ventilated.
2 tbsp Baking Soda For resources on
aromatherapy and pet
safety, contact our in-
Mix well and sprinkle the mixture over house aromatherapist
by email at
carpets. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, aaa@edensgarden.com.
then vacuum. Alternatively, try Aroma
Fresh, Spring Garden or Uplift.

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Remove Cigarette
CAN ESSENTIAL

Smell O I L S H E L P YO U
QUIT SMOKING?

Essential oils are not

a cure for squashing
Whether you smoke or are trying nicotine cravings,
to remove the unwanted aroma of but they are able

someone else’s smoking habit, this spray to support smoking

cessation in a variety of
will make your space as good as new. ways. From mitigating
coughs, headaches and
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D digestion issues that
may arise to supporting
4 drops Eucalyptus- Blue mood and sleep, EOs
can be a helping hand
4 drops Fragonia on your journey to
quitting. Learn more
4 drops Kunzea ways EOs can help
8 drops Lemon smoking cessation on
our blog.
2 tsp 190-Proof Alcohol

To a 1 1/2 oz glass spray bottle, add

ingredients. Let sit for a few hours, then
add 1 oz distilled water and transfer to
a glass spray bottle. Spray liberally and
shake well before each use.

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Cozy Aromatic N O F I R E P L AC E ?

Fireplace
T RY D I F F U S I N G
THESE WOODSY
BLENDS!

Cedarwood Spruce,
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Earth & Wood, Fearless
and Tobacco Patchouli
5 drops Buddha Wood are a few of our favorite
OR Cedarwood- Virginian synergy blends. Also
try Buddha Wood, Oud,
OR Fir- Douglas Sandalwood- Hawaiian
and Tobacco Absolute
essential oils.

Drop essential oil on a medium-sized,

dry log. Leave for at least 15 minutes
and make sure the essential oil has
soaked in before adding the log to a
fireplace.
ARE ESSENTIAL
OILS FLAMMABLE?

Yes! Essential oils

Sponge Refresher are flammable and

therefore we don’t
recommend leaving
open bottles of
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D essential oils or
running diffusers near
3-5 drops Beach House flames. In the case of
our Cozy Aromatic
OR Mandarin- Green Fireplace tip, your
wood logs may ignite
faster.
Drop essential oil onto a sponge. Place
in the top rack of your dishwasher
to disinfect and leave a fresh aroma.
Alternatively, try Aroma Fresh, Spring
Garden or Uplift.

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Germ Bomb IS GERM BOMB

SAFE FOR
PREGNANCY?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Certain essential oils
10 drops Cinnamon- Bark are not recommended
for those pregnant and
10 drops Clove- Bud nursing. Cinnamon-
10 drops Oregano Bark and Oregano
are two oils with
1 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol heightened safety
concerns, and for
this reason, we don’t
recommend Germ
Combine ingredients. Let sit for a few Bomb if pregnant or
hours, then add 1.5 oz distilled water nursing. For more
and transfer to a 2 oz glass spray information, visit our
blog.
bottle. Shake before spraying surfaces
that are compatible with essential oils.
Wipe surfaces after 10 minutes. Do
not spray on skin. SHOO FLIES WITH
T H I S E O H AC K !

Place 2 cups of dried

flowers or potpourri

Ant & Pest Away in a decorative bowl.

Sprinkle 5 drops each
Myrtle- Lemon, Nootka
Tree and Repel or Shoo
Fly over the dried
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
flowers. Place in an
area where you want to
2-4 drops Peppermint ward off flying insects.

Drop Peppermint on a cotton ball and

place in locations where you have had
problems with ants or mice. The strong
aroma helps disrupt scent trails.

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Windex Replacement ESSENTIAL OILS

FOR CLEANING

Some of your favorite

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
aromas can lend you
a hand in getting your
60 drops Cleaning home looking as great
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol as it smells. Learn how
on our blog!

To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add

ingredients. Let sit for a few hours
before adding 1 oz white vinegar and
top off with distilled water. Shake well
before each use.

Fridge Refresher
GRAPEFRUIT
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
ESSENTIAL OIL

2 drops Bergamot Grapefruit is harvested

from a sub-tropical tree
2 drops Xiang Mao that grows 30 to 50 feet
in height and produces
3 drops Grapefruit- Pink fragrant white flowers
3 drops Lime- Steam Distilled that develop into large
yellow fruits. The peel
is removed and cold
pressed to extract the
Add ingredients to a small bowl of essential oil.
water. Wipe down the fridge or freezer
with the water.

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General Purpose &

C A N YO U U S E T H I S

Disinfecting Cleaner CLEANER AROUND

I N FA N T S ?

While we don’t
recommend casual use
This grease-fighting and germ-ridding of essential oils on or
cleaner will give you a home that around babies due to

sparkles and shines. them not being able to

metabolize essential
oils as effectively as
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
older children and
adults, you can use
10 drops Eucalyptus- Blue cleaners with essential
oils where infants
10 drops Mandarin- Nova
frequently are as long
10 drops Fir- Douglas as you allow time for
the cleaner to dissipate.
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol

To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add

ingredients. Let sit for a few hours, then
add 1 oz white vinegar and fill the rest
with distilled water. Shake well before
each use. Can be used on glass surfaces,
windows, kitchen counters, bathroom
surfaces and inside your refrigerator.

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OK For Kids
Let’s hear it for the kids! Safe and effective essential oil
recipes for little ones are a necessity and this section has kids
covered with aromatic aids for everything, from bathtime to
bedtime. In following proper safety guidelines for children, all
blends in this section are based on a 1% or lower dilution.

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Aid Sprains H O W TO M E A S U R E
CARRIER OILS

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D We often use “ounces”

as a measurement
1 drop Black Pepper for carrier oils.
Here are a few
3 drops Helichrysum- Italicum
easy measurement
2 drops Lemon- Steam Distilled conversions if
measuring in ounces:
2 tbsp of your favorite Carrier Oil 1 oz = 2 tbsp
1 oz = 6 tsp
1 oz = 30 ml
Apply over the affected area.

Ban Bruises WHICH SYNERGY

BLENDS ARE OK
FOR KIDS?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Along with our OK For
Kids collection, many of
3 drops Helichrysum- Italicum our synergy blends are
safe to diffuse or use on
3 drops Ho Wood kids 2+. Visit our blog to
1 tbsp Safflower view our chart on which
Edens Garden synergy
blends are safe for
children. Explore, enjoy,
Apply to the affected area 1-2 times and be inspired.
daily or as needed.

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Heal Blisters S I N G L E O I L S YO U R
K I D S W I L L LOV E

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D From keeping colds

away to soothing
2 drops Chamomile- Roman tantrums, our 100%
pure essential oils
2 drops Lavender- French offer a kaleidoscope of

2 tbsp Cucumber Seed extraordinary benefits

for kids. Curated by
our in-house certified
aromatherapist, this
Apply to the blistered area up to twice collection includes
a day, as needed. single essential oils safe
for kids 2 years and up!

Soothe Sunburns
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

YO U R K I D S C A N
3 drops Chamomile- Roman
BENEFIT FROM
3 drops Fragonia D I F F U S I O N TO O

Let your children safely

2 tbsp Jojoba enjoy aromatherapy
with the Diamond
Diffuser + OK For Kids
Apply gently over the affected area. 3 Set. This set features

Use only for first degree burns, do not a diverse batch of our
child-safe synergy
use on burns with blisters. blends, including Bee
Happy, Sniffles &
Sneezes and Up & At
‘Em. Get it here!

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Monster Spray
SHOP THE OK FOR
KIDS LINE
Have a little one who’s afraid of Our kids are our pride
monsters or bad-guys at bedtime? Make and joy, our purpose,
our heart. So when
this Monster Spray with your child so we set out to create a
that they look forward to bedtime. set of synergy blends
for them, we had a
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D tall order to fill! The
18 blends in our OK

To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add: For Kids line were

expertly formulated
3 drops Lavender- Bulgarian with both safety and
aromatherapeutic
3 drops Orange- Sweet benefits in mind. Each
blend addresses the
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol most common needs of
parents and children,
and has an aroma your
Let sit for a few hours before topping off little ones will love!
Shop the line here.
with distilled water. Shake well before
use and allow your child to spray sheets,
pillows or anywhere monsters may be
lurking.

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Itchy Skin Reliever C A N YO U U S E

ESSENTIAL
O I L S “ N E AT ” O R
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
UNDILUTED?
2 drops Lavender- Greek Because essential
oils are so potent and
4 drops Manuka
powerful, a little goes
2 tbsp Guava Seed a long way. Essential
oils are also capable
of causing adverse
reactions if used
Clean the skin and apply to the
undiluted. For these
affected area. reasons, we always
recommend diluting
100% pure essential
oils before use.

Relaxing Bath Time

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D CAN ESSENTIAL
OILS AFFECT
6 drops Geranium- Rose DREAMS?

OR Sound Asleep Yes! We’ve received

many comments
2 tbsp Sunflower from customers (and
our own staff here
at EG) throughout
the years saying that
Add 1 tbsp of the mixture to a bath for diffusing essential oils
relaxation before bed. around bedtime have
affected their dreams.
What’s the science
behind essential oils
affecting dreams?
Our aromatherapist
explains all of this and
more on our blog.

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Soothe Bee Stings HOW ELSE CAN

YO U R E M E DY A B E E
STING?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
If your child gets
stung by a bee, they’re
3 drops Lavender ATW likely to be distressed.
OR Tea Tree ATW After applying our
oil ointment for bee
1 tbsp Tamanu stings and giving your
child plenty of hugs
and kisses, spray
Apply to the bee sting or insect bite. Bee Happy room
spray to brighten the
atmosphere and boost
your little one’s mood.

Bugs Be Gone
J OJ O B A C A R R I E R
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
OIL

3 drops Geranium- Egyptian Jojoba is one of

Edens Garden’s most
3 drops Eucalyptus- Lemon popular carrier oils.
Its composition is very
2 tbsp Jojoba similar to the skin’s
natural oil- called
sebum- allowing it to
Apply to exposed skin as needed. absorb quickly and
efficiently. It also has
an indefinite shelf life
when properly stored.

Calm Hyperactivity
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

Use Focus, Focus, Focus, Calm ‘Em

Down or Tranquility in the Diamond
Diffuser or Personal Pocket Inhaler.

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Alleviate Earaches C A N YO U D R O P
ESSENTIAL OILS
I N TO T H E E A R S ?
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Using essential oils in
your ears constitutes
2 drops Rosalina internal use, which
4 drops Palmarosa as we’ve mentioned
previously, is not
2 tbsp Carrier Oil recommended unless
consulting with
your doctor or an
Massage a small amount of the mixture aromatherapist who
can provide you with
to the back of the affected ear. guidance. Learn more
about internal use on
our blog.

Clear Coughs & Colds

GET A RESTFUL
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D SLEEP

1 drop Fir- Douglas Place a cotton ball

with 1-2 drops of
2 drops Cilantro Chamomile- Roman and
Lavender ATW in your
3 drops Orange- Blood pillowcase. The aroma
will subtly diffuse as
2 tbsp Carrier Oil you drift off to sleep.

Massage over the chest area before

bed.

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DIY EO Play Dough

M O R E C R E AT I V E
ESSENTIAL OIL FUN
Do your kids appreciate essential oils as FOR KIDS

much as you do? Involve them with your For a memorable and
fun-filled summer here
love for all things oily by making play are some easy essential
dough with them! The process is easy, oil DIY recipes to try

and the product is so much fun! with the kiddos: Find

recipes for making
scented slime, bubbles
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D
and more on our blog.

To a saucepan over medium heat, add:

1/3 cup Water
1 cup Salt
OK FOR KIDS SETS

Bundle and save on OK

Heat for 5 minutes, then remove from For Kids oils with one of
our OK For Kids sets!
heat and add 1/2 cup cornstarch. Add Try our OK For Kids
a little cold water at a time until the Roll-On Set or our OK
For Kids Synergy Blend
mix becomes a doughy consistency.
Set.
Separate doughs, adding different color
dyes to each and different kid-friendly
EOs (diluted to 1%). This recipe has a
shelf life of 1-2 weeks. Ensure children
do not eat dough.

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DIY Scented Bubbles WA N T E V E N M O R E

B U B B LY F U N ?

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D Make a bubble blower

by cutting off the
35 drops Bee Happy bottom of an empty
water bottle. Put a
2 tbsp Unscented Liquid Soap
washcloth over the
opening to cover the
bottom and use a
Combine ingredients, then stir in 1 oz rubber band to secure
of distilled water. Dip a bubble wand in the cloth onto the
bottle. Dip the bottle,
the mixture and blow bubbles!
washcloth side down,
into the mixture and
blow into the bottle
spout.

Stop Stuffy Nose

WHICH CARRIER
OILS ARE SAFE FOR
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D KIDS?

All Edens Garden

1 drop Breathe In, Breathe Out carrier oils, due to their
gentle and moisturizing
1 tsp Shea Nut composition, are safe
for kids. There is an
exception–some of
Massage over the chest and throat. our carrier oils such as
Hazelnut and Sweet
Alternatively, diffuse 5-10 drops Fir- Almond are derived
Balsam, Cypress- Italian, Breathe In, from nuts. If your child
Breathe Out or Spruce- Black. is allergic to nuts, these
carrier oils should be
avoided.

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Tummy Tamer O K F O R A D U LT S
TO O

A little known secret

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
in the Edens Garden
community is that our
3 drops Dill Weed OK For Kids collection
3 drops Grapefruit- Pink is also effective for
adults. Discover more
OR 6 drops Tummy Aid surprises about the
OK For Kids line on
2 tbsp Sweet Almond our blog.

Massage gently over the abdomen in a

clockwise direction.

Diaper Pail Spray CAN

A R O M AT H E R A P Y
HELP KIDS IN
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D HOMESCHOOL?

To a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add: From boosting

focus and memory
15 drops Lemon to reducing stress,
essential oils have the
15 drops Pine- Scots potential to improve
homeschooling for both
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol children and educators.
Find out more about
essential oils and
Let sit for a few hours before topping homeschooling here.

off with distilled water. Shake well

before each use. Spray liberally onto
diaper pail. Do not use on skin or on
changing pad.

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Traveling
Before you jet set, make sure you have the essentials. If you’re
looking for something to make your daily commute or road
trip stress-free and easy, we’ve got you covered. Traveling by
air? We also have tips to make your flight, first class.

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Germ Fighter C A N YO U A D D
ESSENTIAL OILS
TO E G ’ S H A N D
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
SANITIZER?
In a 4 oz glass spray bottle, add: We have not tested
this and therefore
50 drops Fighting Five
cannot guarantee the
OR Guardian efficacy and safety of
the Hand Sanitizer
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol after essential oils
are added. Find out
everything you need
Let sit for a few hours before topping to know about adding
essential oils to Hand
off with distilled water. Mist in front
Sanitizer here.
of the air-conditioning unit, on the bed
covers, sheets, or even around public
toilets when in hotels to help combat
germs. Shake well before each use.
H O W LO N G
SHOULD I DIFFUSE?

With an active diffuser,

Car Freshener such as the Diamond

Diffuser and Terrazzo,
30-60 minutes on and
30-60 minutes off is
recommended for
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
preventing habituation
and overuse of essential
Try the Aromaride Car Diffuser. Add oils. A shorter interval
5-15 drops Beach House, Lemongrass may be warranted for
young children, the
Ylang Ylang, Magnolia, Uplift or Vanilla
elderly and those with
Sandalwood to the wick provided and compromised health.
insert it into the diffuser. Learn more.

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Car Spray COFFEE

R E P L AC E M E N T
( I . E . A S A N AT U R A L
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
STIMULANT)

In a 2 oz spray bottle, add: Add 5-10 drops

Coffee, Fatigue
5 drops Osmanthus Absolute Fix or Purify to the
Terrazzo Diffuser
5 drops Rose- Otto
OR Aromaride Car
10 drops Orange- Bitter Diffuser. Alternatively,
add 15 drops to a
10 drops Mandarin- Nova Personal Pocket
Inhaler and use as
1/2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol
needed.
3 1/2 tbsp Distilled Water

Combine 190-Proof Alcohol and

WHY DOES
essential oils in a spray bottle before
F LY I N G C A U S E
adding Distilled Water. Shake to C I R C U L AT I O N
combine and before use. PROBLEMS?

Ever notice that your

legs and feet are
swollen after a long

Circulatory Leg Rub flight? This is due to

blood collecting in the
legs and feet as a result
of immobility. On top of
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D getting up and moving
around the cabin (when
9 drops Circu-Touch safe), essential oils may

OR Geranium Juniper Berry boost circulation.

1 tbsp Carrier Oil

Massage onto legs or achy areas to

promote circulation.

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Fly Fearless ARE THERE

ESSENTIAL OILS
WITH SIMILAR
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D B E N E F I T S TO C B D ?

With new research

2 drops Ho Wood being released about
2 drops Xiang Mao the benefits of CBD
oil, this growing fad
OR 4 drops Fearless begs the question: are
there essential oils
with similar benefits
Add this blend to the Lido Diffuser to CBD? Like CBD,
essential oils can
Bracelet, allowing the lava stones to reduce stress, pain
fully absorb the oils before wearing. and inflammation
Wear on the plane to claim peace and while improving sleep.
Learn more.
calm.

Ease Motion Sickness

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D

4 drops Digest Ease

OR Peppermint- Indian
1 tbsp Carrier Oil INDIAN
PEPPERMINT
ESSENTIAL OIL

Massage the mixture over the Peppermint- Indian

smells sweet, intensely
abdomen area in a clockwise direction. minty, cooling
Alternatively, add 15 drops to a and delicious, like

Personal Pocket Inhaler. buttermints and candy

cane. Try it!

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Travel Buddy Blend

WHICH ESSENTIAL
O I L S S H O U L D YO U
Whether you’re hitting the road to PAC K O N YO U R
VAC AT I O N ?
visit family or jetting off on a fabulous
Our top five oils to pack
vacation, traveling can disrupt your when we travel are
wellbeing. To help you adjust on your Fighting Five roll-on,
new adventure, we’ve developed the Peppermint, Lavender-
Bulgarian, Sleep Ease
Travel Buddy Blend so you can enjoy roll-on and Aroma
your trip to the fullest. Fresh. Why do we love
these oils for traveling?
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D Find out on our blog.

To a 10 ml Roll-on Bottle, add:

1 drop Clementine
1 drop Ginger
1 drop Ho Wood
1 drop Spearmint
2 tsp Carrier Oil

Roll on wrists, temples and collarbone.

Also, apply during air travel to allay the
symptoms of jet lag.

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Quiet Queasiness A R OA D T R I P
ESSENTIAL OIL
BLEND
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Long drives require
planning and flat tires
When traveling by car or boat, apply 2 aren’t the only bumps
drops Lavender- Bulgarian and 2 drops in the road you should
Peppermint to cotton balls and place prep for. Motion
sickness can turn a
on back and front window ledges. fun road trip, into a
These will help prevent nausea and disaster. That’s why
relieve stress. we’ve come up with
a solution to make
the miles fly by and
the ride there more

Insomnia & Trouble enjoyable.

Sleeping M O R E WAYS TO
AC H I E V E A G R E AT
SLEEP
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D
Using the Diamond
Trouble sleeping in a new or Terrazzo Diffuser,
environment? Add 10-15 drops of diffuse Sleep Ease
or Good Night for
Chamomile Lavender, French Lavender 30 minutes before
Sage , Good Night or Sleep Ease to a bedtime. We don’t
cotton and place on a plate by your recommend diffusing
all night as you sleep
bedside. as this can lead to
overexposure. Learn
more on our blog.

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Calming Commuter
OT H E R WAYS TO

Spray OV E R C O M E YO U R
DA I LY C O M M U T E

Turn on your favorite

podcast or an
Not many people can say they love their audiobook, practice
daily commute. How can you avoid the your singing, call your

negative side effects of spending time in parents or a friend

(hands-free, of course),
the car? Our solution is a spray away. take a voice memo to
record ideas or a story.
WHAT YOU ’LL NEE D Whatever you do to
pass the time, do it with
2 drop Clary Sage a positive mindset to
turn your commute into
2 drop Geranium- Egyptian something you look
forward to.
2 drops Peppermint
6 drops Lavender- Bulgarian
2 tbsp 190-Proof Alcohol

Add ingredients to a 4 oz spray bottle.

Let sit for a few hours then top off with
distilled water. Shake well before use.
Spritz car interior prior to commute or
during traffic jams.

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Enhance Your E A S Y J E T L AG

Experience
REDUCER

After spending time

in a different country,
it can take days or
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D weeks to adjust
to a regular sleep
Allure Perfume schedule. Along with
using a good sleep
blend like Good Night
to help you get a full
The essence of this natural perfume 8 hours, use Fatigue
will entice your senses and heighten Fix roll-on on wrists or
your experience of the beauty around temples throughout
the day to help ward
you. Subtly intertwining with your off sleepiness and
natural scent, this perfume produces acclimate to your
an aroma that is as unique and refined timezone faster.

as you are.

CONFIDENCE

Suitcase Sachets BOOSTING

ESSENTIAL OILS

If you’re not a naturally

outgoing person,
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D meeting people and
asking for things
Dried Flower Petals OR Rice like directions in a
Aroma Fresh new place can be
challenging. Enhance
Drawstring Bag self-esteem and
confidence with a few
sniffs of Grapefruit Pink
Pepper, Mood Boost or
Per every cup of Flower Petals or Rice,
Sunshine Spice. Learn
add 20-30 drops of Aroma Fresh. Fill more here.
your bag and close tightly. Pack in your
suitcase to keep clothes fresh.

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On-The-Go Skin CHANGE TIME

Maintenance
ZONES WITH EASE

Traveling to a new
time zone can wreak
havoc on your sleep
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D schedule. Diffuse
Good Morning in
Skin Love
the a.m. and Good
Night at bedtime
to help your body
As much as you may love the hustle
calibrate to your new
and bustle of traveling to big cities, environment.
the polluted air and late nights out can
take a toll on your skin. Trust Skin Love
to be your esthetician in a bottle and
ensure that you look and feel your best
throughout the day.
E G ’ S TO P T R AV E L
NECESSITIES
Altitude Sickness We can’t travel
without our hand

Reliever sanitizer, travel-sized

body oils, Personal
Pocket Inhaler (pre-
loaded with a calming
WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D essential oil blend),
natural deodorant and
Deep Breath perfume.

Do you frequently suffer from altitude

sickness? Along with drinking plenty
of water, avoiding alcohol and tobacco
and taking activities slow, try inhaling
Deep Breath to open up airways,
alleviate fatigue and offset headaches.

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All Natural Dry W H AT TO L E AV E

Shampoo
YO U R A I R B N B
HOST AFTER A
G O O D S TAY

It’s customary to leave

WHAT YOU ’LL NE E D a tip in your hotel
room, but what do you
1 drop Lavender- Fine
leave after staying in
2 drops Rosemary ATW an Airbnb or VRBO?
On top of leaving the
1 tsp Grapeseed space better than you
found it, give a parting
2 tbsp Cornstarch
gift such as a bottle
2 tbsp Magnesium Carbonate of essential oil or
essential oil set.
2 tbsp Flour

Combine oil ingredients and dry H O W TO H AV E

ingredients separately. Then, combine A N A R O M AT I C

both dry and oil ingredients and J O U R N E Y AT H O M E

Our essential oils are

transfer to a shaker bottle. Shake onto
sourced from countries
hair from roots to ends and work the across the globe.
dry shampoo into your hair until it’s no Journey to the streets
of Paris with French
longer visible. Style as normal. Lavender, the shores
of Morocco with Blue
Tansy and the forests
of Australia with
Eucalyptus and Tea
Tree. Alternatively, try
our Around The World
collection. Discover
more here.

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