Great Essential Oils to Add to your Leaping Sheep Wool Dryer Balls

Leaping Sheep Wool Dryer Balls are scent free.  They are perfect for people and youngsters with allergies and skin sensitivities.  If you like your laundry scented a few drops of your favorite essential oil added to Leaping Sheep Wool Dryer Balls will do the trick.  Essential oils are available at your local health food store or online at http://www.auracacia.com/auracacia/aclearn/ar_directory.html.  Maybe all you need to do is grab one from your medicine cabinet.  Lucky you:)
Scenting your laundry with essential oils has multiple benefits.  You can sanitize your dish towels, ward off insomnia or ignite passion in the bedroom, fight colds and flus, and stimulate your work day.  Here is a list of some of our favorites that can benefit you too! 

Everyday laundry:

• Lavender
• Lemongrass
• Ylang-ylang

Studly scents for men:

• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Cypress
• Bay
• Ginger
• Black Pepper
• Oakmoss
• Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Most citrus oils

Rev up the romance with:

• Rose
• Ylang-ylang
• Jasmine
• Vervaine

Fight off those pesky colds and flus with:

• Eucalyptus
• Rosemary
• Pine
• Thyme

Induce a deep sleep with:

• Chamomile
• Lavender
• Marjoram
• Orange blossom

Get an energized start to the work day with:

• Grapefruit
• Basil
• Lemon
• Bergamot (anti-depressant)
• Eucalyptus
• Lemongrass

Sanitize your towels and rags with:

• Eucalyptus
• Thyme
• Tea Tree
• Lavender

Say goodbye to moths with:

• Cedar
• Eucalyptus

Are you noticing a trend?  Just like most of Mother Nature's gifts to us essential oils have more than one use.  They can be added to carrier oils such as almond oil and jojoba oil for a massage.  Put a few drops in a bath or shower (away from the drain and water stream) for an aroma therapy experience.  Even keep a bottle in your car or purse and breath in the scents to keep you alert or improve your mood.  Just make sure to store your essential oils with the lids on tight and the bottle secure so you don't lose your investment to an unfortunate spill! 

Whatever you decide on be sure to research it's benefits, possible dangers and directions for use at http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/dilutingessentialoils.asp. 

If you are pregnant please look at this link for which oils to avoid and which may be helpful. http://www.essentialoils.co.za/pregnancy.htm

If you are nursing check out http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/mama-resources/reading-room/herbs-to-avoid-during-breastfeeding for herbs and oils to avoid.  This is a great website for mothers and expectant mothers in general. 

Remember...essential oils are a wonderful addition to your laundry and home health routine but they need to be used properly.  Never put a pure essential oil directly on your skin.  Always dilute it with a carrier oil.  And if you have a chronic illness or medical condition be sure to use a safe oil for your specific needs.