* We love using lavender and Roman chamomile for this recipe. Nice gentle, calming oils. We also like to use hormone-balancing oils like clary sage, geranium, ylang-ylang, and fennel. Another great blend is my Joyful blend – orange and vanilla. Any citrus would be great paired with vanilla.
Some essential oils are hot and would not be suitable for application on the skin like this, such as cinnamon or wintergreen. Others, such as lemongrass, have a lower dermal limit, so you'd want to use less than 45 drops. Also, remember when using an
essential oil that causes photosensitivity, you should avoid being outdoors in sunlight for the next day. (14)