Essential oils can be blended with vegetable oils to create a delightfully fragrant liquid that's beneficial to the skin. Sweet almond, grape seed and jojoba are all good carrier oils. A range of 2%-5% essential oil is most commonly recommended, with lower percentages being used for stronger oils like peppermint and higher percentages used for milder oils like flower oils.

Create this invigorating massage blend to soothe and revitalize sore, tired muscles after a long hard day or vigorous workout.

4 tablespoons of sweet almond, grape seed or jojoba oil (or a combination) • 13 drops lavender • 5 drops peppermint • 4 drops eucalyptus • 2 drops rosemary

Geranium is an indispensable aromatherapy oil. It's one of the best skincare oils, offering relief from congested, oily and dry skin. On an emotional level, geranium promotes stability and balance.

The balancing effect that geranium oil has on our emotions is often utilized in aromatherapy. Though geranium is distilled from leaves, its aroma and effects are comparable to such floral oils as rose and lavender. Humans are drawn to floral aromas because their pleasant scents can be uplifting and gently inspiring -- or evoke a sense of calm and tranquility.

35 drops geranium
35 drops lavender
20 drops bergamot
10 drops rose

Put six drops of the blend and one ounce of water into an aromatherapy lamp and gently diffuse the relaxing aroma during times of stress. For a more immediate release of this tranquil blend, try dispensing it from a spray mister.