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A Starting Point for Your Own Essential Oil Recipes

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Recipe #4 – Sweet and Citrus
Just a little lemongrass added to the mix blends well with the citronella. The Rosemary and Cedarwood add complexity and a base note to the blend. (Note: The lemongrass has a fair amount of the same constituents as the citronella oil, so I reduced the amount of citronella.)
  • 5 parts Citronella
  • 5 parts Lemongrass
  • 5 parts Lavender
  • 5 parts Rosemary
  • 5 parts Cedarwood

Recipe #5 – Lightly Floral
Here just a little bit of Egyptian Rose Geranium brings out the floral qualities of the lavender and balances out the citronella.

  • 5 parts Citronella
  • 5 parts Lavender
  • 5 parts Geranium
  • 5 parts Rosemary

Remember, these are just starting points for your own experimentation.

Enjoy your citronella candles and the outdoors!

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