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Canola
Essential Oil
Aromatherapy
Shaving Cream
1
4 cup stearic acid
50 mL
2 Tbsp canola oil
25 mL
1 cup hot water
250 mL
1 tsp borax
5 mL
2 Tbsp grated soap (scentless)25 mL
Melt stearic acid and canola oil in double
boiler until clear liquid forms. In a bowl,
mix hot water, borax, and soap and stir
until the borax and soap are dissolved.
Pour the soap solution into a blender and
blend well for about 1 minute. Slowly
pour the melted canola oil mixture into
the soap solution. Blend on high until a
smooth cream forms. Pour into a clean
sealable container and allow to cool
completely. Before using, wash area to be
shaved using warm water; and then apply
the shaving cream and shave.
Lemon Cleansing Cream
1 Tbsp beeswax
15 mL
3 Tbsp canola oil
45 mL
1 Tbsp witch hazel
15 mL
1 Tbsp lemon juice
15 mL
1
8 tsp borax
.5 mL
6
drops lemon essential oil 6
In small pan set over low heat, gently
melt beeswax in the canola oil. Beat for 5
minutes until mixture has a creamy,
smooth consistency. In a separate nonmetallic saucepan, gently warm witch
hazel and lemon juice; stir in borax until
dissolved and add to canola oil mixture.
Beat until smooth. After the cream has
cooled, stir in the lemon oil. Spoon into
sealable container.
The following is a traditional chart of common ailments and some of the essential oils
recommended by aromatherapists.
Ailments
Recommended Oils
Acne
Eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, lavender, rose palm
Baldness
Sage, lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang
Congestion
Eucalyptus, lavender, pine, cayeputi, copaiba
Fatigue
Geranium, rosemary, mint
Headache
Sage, lavender, rosemary, mint
Inflammation
Chamomile, wild sage, geranium, lavender, lime, myrrh,
patchouli and floral water
Insomnia caused by fatigue Lavender, orange, sandelwood, ylang ylang, sage
Lack of energy
Sage, rosemary and pine
Muscle pain & related
ailments
Alder, rosemary, lavender, thyme, pine, chamomile, spearmint,
camphor, ginger and nutmeg
Stress
Sage, petit grain, marjoram, neroli (sour orange)
Tense muscles & joints
Marjoram, orange, lavender, fir, chamomile, neroli, ylang, ylang
Wrinkles
Fennel, lime, rose palm, myrrh, incense, patchouli, wild sage, carrot
Thanks!
I would like to thank Stacey Skoretz and
Leah Mann for all of their experimenting
for this brochure. It was fun!
Bath Oil
1 cup canola oil
250 mL
1 Tbsp vitamin E oil
15 mL
1 tsp essential oil
5 mL
Small amount of dried cones, pods, twigs,
grasses, vine tendrils, rose hips and petals,
statice, nigella, baby's breath, larkspur
and/or everlastings. Combine canola oil,
vitamin E oil and essential oil. Place small
amounts of dried material in a sealable
decorative container. Pour oil mixture into
decorative bottle. Seal. Use 2 Tbsp
(25 mL) per bath.
For additional information
about Canola Spa contact
CanolaInfo or go to
www.canolainfo.org/html/
canolaspa.html
Bene lave..."Have a good bath!"
(Bene lave is Italian and comes from the
traditional Roman baths.)
Dorothy Long
Home Economist, CanolaInfo
In Saskatchewan,
306.387.6610 P
306.387.6637 F
[email protected]
www.canolainfo.org
In Alberta,
780.454.0844 P
780.465.5473 F
[email protected]
In Manitoba,
204.982.2100 P
204.942.1841 F
[email protected]
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C a n o l a
S p a
C e l e b r a t i o n
o f
C a n o l a !
" f you dont take care of your body,
where will you live?" anonymous
The Romans created the concept of the
spa; and even then, realized that spa
treatments like detoxifying, hydrating and
purifying not only cleansed, but also did
wonders for ones overall physical and
mental well being.
Today, taking the time to pamper
oneself with a spa experience, elevates
the bath/shower from a daily ritual to a
mini vacation opportunity in maintaining
inner balance and health. Tending to ones
body, mind and spirit through spa
therapies can also aid in the prevention of
illness and the reduction of stress.
Creating your own spa products and
experience in your home makes pampering yourself convenient and affordable.
The recipes in this brochure can be made
using a variety of products available from
most grocery, pharmacy and craft stores.
Most recipes include suggestions for scents
using specific essential oils. However, it is
easy to switch or combine different essential oils to create new pleasure scents.
Have fun and experiment!
Canola oil because of its high
monounsaturated fatty acid content is
noted for its conditioning qualities. Its light
texture and scentless nature complements
other spa ingredients, while its naturally
occurring vitamin E adds to the shelf life
of the completed recipes. It is not only a
healthful food choice but also great for
cosmetic purposes!
B r o u g h t t o y o u b y t h e
P r o d u c e r s o f C a n a d i a n C a n o l a
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Livin
La Vita
Canola!
Spa products make an excellent gift!
Combine your favourite recipes with a
few candles, a loofah, some soothing
music and treat a parent . . . a friend
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Body Salt Scrub
1
2 cup Epsom salts
125 mL
2 Tbsp canola oil
25 mL
2 Tbsp almond oil
25 mL
30-35 drops essential oil
30-35
Mix Epsom salts, canola oil, almond oil,
and essential or fragrance oil together.
Mix prior to using and rub over body.
Rinse. As with all salts, do not rub on a
wound...as it will sting.
Interesting variation
Use orange scented oil or a combination
of oils (e.g. combination of patchouli,
orange and tangerine) and add one half
to 1 Tbsp (7-15 mL) of dried, crushed
orange peel to scrub.
. . . or a deserving neighbour to a
spa experience!
After creating your spa products,
create a relaxing environment to use
them in, turn down the lights, run a
bath, light some candles and enjoy!
Canola Seed Foot Scrub
1
2 cup Epsom salts
125 mL
1
4 cup canola seeds, ground 50 mL
2 Tbsp canola oil
25 mL
2 Tbsp almond oil
25 mL
10 drops essential oil
10
Mix Epsom salts, canola seed, canola oil,
almond oil, and essential oil. Mix prior to
using. Massage scrub onto feet; concentrating on problem areas. As with all salts,
do not rub on a wound as it will sting!
Store in a sealable container.
Note: If almond oil is not readily
available, double the canola oil.
Substitute: If canola seed is
unavailable use poppy
seed.
Spa
Ingredients
KnowingYour
Canola Oil
Due to its high monounsaturated fatty acid content, canola
oil is noted for its conditioning qualities. Its light texture and
scentless nature complements other spa ingredients, while
its naturally occurring vitamin E adds to the shelf life
of the completed recipes.
Almond Oil
Traditional oil used in the cosmetic
industry and sought after for its rich
concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids, and for its penetrating,
moisturizing and restructuring properties.
Beeswax
Substance made by bees to build the
walls of their hives. Used as an
emulsifier to soften and protect the skin.
Emulsifiers keep the skin care product
from separating.
Borax
Emulsifier, natural preservative and
Epsom Salts
buffering agent for moisturizers, scrubs
Known by the
and bath salts. When used with
chemical name,
beeswax, oil and water it makes a
magnesium
very stable emulsion.
sulfate, tends to
Castor Oil
create a gentle drawVegetable oil derived from the castor
ing action that can reduce
bean. Used in cosmetics as an emollient,
pressure on bruised or
it forms a hard film when dry.
irritated tissues.
Citric Acid
Essential Oils
Natural, odorless and colorless
crystalline substance. Plays an important Oils with the odor characteristic of the
plant from which they were extracted.
role in the stabilization of oils and their
Associated with aromatheraphy.
use in cosmetics.
Friars Balsam
Coconut Oil
An alcoholic solution containing
White saturated fat derived from
coconuts that melts at body temperature essentially benzoin, storax, balsam of
Tolu, and aloes used chiefly as a local
and is used to smooth and lubricate the
application for small cuts.
skin. Because it produces an excellent
lather, it is often used in soap.
K n o w i n g
Beach Sand Foot Scrub
2 Tbsp canola oil
25 mL
2 Tbsp fine beach sand
25 mL
3-5
drops rosemary oil 3-5
Using a fork, combine canola oil, sand and
rosemary oil. Massage scrub onto feet,
concentrating especially on problem areas.
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
Store in sealable container.
Note: Purchase clean beach sand
from a craft store or rinse
thoroughly with boiling
water before using.
Y o u r
S p a
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Massage Oil
375 mL
112 cups canola oil
1 Tbsp coconut oil
15 mL
1 Tbsp dried rosemary or
15 mL
orange peel or lemon rind
20
drops essential oil
20
In a medium bowl, mix canola, coconut,
and scented oil together. Add dried ingredients and mix gently. Store in a sealable
container. To use pour 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
onto hands and massage skin.
Honey
An emollient,
making it a
great addition to a
cosmetic product.
Oatmeal
A colloidal-containing grain
that soothes the skin and can
be very helpful with itchy skin
conditions. Often included in
masks because it absorbs oil
from the skins surface and
lessens redness or irritating acne-prone skin.
Stearic Acid
White, waxy, natural acid
found in animal and
vegetable fats. Small
flakes are ideal as an
emulsifying agent in
creams, lotions, deodorants
and most natural body care.
Stearic acid is best known for the
"pearly" and "waxy" feel that it adds
to body care products.
Witch Hazel
Extract from the leaves and bark of the
Hamamelis virgin plant used as an
effective astringent. It cleanses the skin
and closes the pores.
I n g r e d i e n t s
Soap Scrub
1
scentless bar of soap* 1
1
vitamin E capsule
1
1 tsp canola oil
5 mL
2 tsp canola seed, ground 10 mL
1 Tbsp finely ground oatmeal 15 mL
1 Tbsp hot water
15 mL
20
drops essential oil
20
soap mold
Massage Cream
1
3 cup canola oil shortening 75 mL
1 Tbsp canola oil
15 mL
1
2 Tbsp pecan oil*
7.5 mL
1
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
7.5 mL
5
drops Friar's Basalm 5
10
drops lavender essential oil 10
10
drops mandarin essential oil 10
10
drops tangerine essential oil 10
5
drops grapefruit essential oil 5
Melt approximately half of the shortening
with the canola, pecan and grapeseed oil in
a saucepan set on low heat. Mix until melted and the oils are combined. Remove
saucepan from heat and let cool slightly.
Add the Friar's Basalm and essential oils.
Mix to combine. Place the mixture in the
freezer for 3-4 minutes to cool. Remove
from the freezer and scrape the sides of the
container to mix any of the shortening that
has solidified. Using an electric mixer, beat
the cooled mixture until thick and creamy.
Add the remaining shortening and continue
to beat until the mixture is white and thick.
Store the contents in a sealable container.
Use within one month.
* Pecan oil is often recommended as an
emollient in the cosmetic industry.
If allergies are a concern, substitute
canola oil.
Eye Makeup Remover
1 Tbsp castor oil
15 mL
1 Tbsp canola oil
15 mL
Blend both ingredients together. Apply
with tissue or cottonball to remove makeup around the eyes. Follow with regular
face cleansing routine.
Hot Oil Treatment
1
2 cup canola oil
125 mL
1
2 cup boiling water
125 mL
Place canola oil and boiling water into a
sealable container. Shake well (until oil has
broken into tiny droplets. Massage into
hair. Put a shower cap or plastic bag over
your hair and wrap with a towel. Leave
mixture on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes,
then shampoo and condition as usual.
Foaming Vanilla Bath
1
2 cup liquid hand soap
125 mL
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
15 mL
1
4 cup honey (optional)
50 mL
1 cup canola oil
250 mL
In a blender, mix in soap, honey and
vanilla extract. With the feeder tube open,
drizzle canola oil, creating a creamy bath
blend. Pour in attractive container. Use
1/4 cup (50 mL) per bath. If mixture
separates, shake well before using.
Makes enough for 6 to 8 baths.
Bath Bombs
1
4 cup baking soda
50 mL
2 Tbsp cornstarch
25 mL
20 mL
112 Tbsp canola oil
2
drops food colouring 2
2 Tbsp citric acid
25 mL
1
4 tsp essential oil
1 mL
Light mist of water
Mold for shaping bombs
Mix the baking
soda and cornstarch
together. Add the canola oil, the drops
of food colouring and the essential
oil. Using a water mister, mist the
mixture lightly one time. Mix well
until there are no lumps and the color
is well blended. Add the citric acid. Heap
as much of the mixture as possible into a
mould. Press down very firmly packing
the mixture well. Do not add more mixture to the mold after firmly packing it as
it will not create a cohesive bath bomb.
Let the bath bomb air dry for 1-2 days on
a baking rack.
Interesting variation
Use Lavender essential oil as well as 12
tsp (2mL) of dried lavender blossoms.
Add the lavender blossoms when mixing
the baking soda and cornstarch together.
Bene Lave...
"Have a good bath!"
Grate bar of soap to make approximately
1 cup (250 mL) of grated soap. Crush the
grated soap with a spoon in order to
make the pieces smaller. In a food processor or blender, grind oatmeal. Pierce the
vitamin E capsule with pin and squeeze
contents into the grated soap. Add canola
oil, canola seed, and ground oatmeal and
mix well. Add hot water and essential oils
- mix thoroughly. The mixture should be
lumpy and damp - not wet. Line a mold
with plastic wrap; press in approximately
1
4 cup (50mL) of the mixture, and press
very firmly. Continue to add more mixture
into mold in 14 cup (50 mL) increments
until all of the mixture is pressed into a
whole bar. The more pressure that is
applied, the more condensed the mixture
and, the longer-lasting the soap bar that is
created. Remove finished bar from the
mold and let air dry on a rack for at least
1-2 days.
*or use 1 cup (250mL) of soft soap base
