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Recognized internationally as a premiere essential oil school, Aromahead Institute seeks to make the study and therapeutic use of essential oils widely accessible to everyone. Aromahead Institute is changing the Aromatherapy educational paradigm through an inspired approach to online education and creating community through social media. Aromahead is known for its free innovative blending videos on YouTube, where we teach you to make baby powder, beeswax candles, incense sticks, cleaning products, facial cleansers, and much more. YouTube link: http://bit.ly/18qzu9V

Aromahead Institute is approved by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIIA)

11/02/2026

This Valentine’s season, I’d love to celebrate love in all its forms romantic love, self love, and the kind of care we share with the people closest to us. 💝🌹

Join me LIVE for Lips & Love: A Natural Valentine Workshop (Part 2) on Wednesday, 2/11 at 1 pm ET, where I’ll be blending three rose-inspired DIY beauty recipes designed to nourish your skin, soften your lips, and bring a little extra glow to your daily rituals.

These creations are simple to make, luxurious to use, and perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself.

✨ Recipes We’ll Be Making Live:

1. Rosy Glow Lip Gloss
I’ll show you how to create a rosy, high-shine lip gloss that nourishes and softens lips with a smooth, naturally glossy finish.
https://www.aromatics.com/blogs/recipes/rosy-glow-lip-gloss

2. I Dream of Roses Sleepy Lotion
We’ll blend a dreamy sleepy-time lotion designed to help you unwind and support a great night’s rest.
https://www.aromatics.com/blogs/recipes/i-dream-of-roses-sleepy-lotion

3. Radiant Rose Facial Oil
I’ll walk you through a nourishing facial oil that hydrates, soothes, and rejuvenates the skin, leaving it soft, balanced, and glowing.
https://www.aromatics.com/blogs/recipes/radiant-rose-facial-oil

💝 Valentine’s Sale
Shop rose favorites and DIY ingredients featured in these recipes and save 20 percent with code ROSE20.
Plus, receive a FREE 1 fl oz Rose Jojoba on $30+ orders when you claim it at checkout.

Shop the Valentine’s Sale here
https://www.aromatics.com/collections/roses-diys

This offer ends Monday, 2/16 at 12 pm PT.

🎁 Deal of the Week
Receive a FREE 1 fl oz Rose Otto and Jojoba Blend on $30+ orders.

This exclusive blend features 6 drops of Rose Otto, one of the most precious essential oils in the world, pre-diluted in nourishing Jojoba oil so you can experience this luxurious oil at a fraction of the price.

No code is needed. Simply claim it at checkout.
This offer ends Monday, 2/16 at 12 pm PT.

🎁 Live Giveaways
If you’re joining me live, say hello in the chat. I’ll be doing giveaways just for those blending along with us.

📖 Why Join This Workshop
• Learn how I create natural beauty products with simple, effective ingredients
• Understand what each ingredient contributes and why it works
• Build confidence crafting DIY skincare at home
• Leave with recipes you can remake, personalize, and gift

🌿 Want more natural living recipes and real-life aromatherapy support?
Join the Natural Living Club for ongoing aromatherapy education, seasonal essential oil support, live events, and grounded conversations around natural living.
https://www.skool.com/natural-living

$3 per month or $24 per year

🎁 Natural Living Club members also receive
• 3 Essential Oil Blends for a Healthier Life PDF
• Safe Essential Oil Dilution Guidelines PDF
• Free Aromatherapy 101 course
• $20 Aromatics International credit
• 15% off your next Aromahead course



🔔 Stay Connected
Aromatherapy newsletter: https://www.thrivingaromatherapist.com/
Natural Living Club community: https://www.skool.com/natural-living/
Professional aromatherapy courses: https://aromahead.com
Shop essential oils and aromatherapy supplies: https://www.aromatics.com

11/02/2026

💄✨ If you love a natural lip tint with real shine, this one is for you!

Rosy Glow Lip Gloss is an all-natural base that nourishes and softens lips while giving them a smooth, glossy finish. But the best part is the color. With a touch of natural mica, you can create anything from a barely-there rosy glow to a richer, more vibrant tint 🌸

This recipe is also easy to customize. Swap shea butter for mango kernel butter. Replace sweet almond oil with argan or h**p. Adjust the color to match your mood, the season, or your perfect everyday shade.

It makes a beautiful handmade gift, too. Simple, personal, and easy to remake 🎁

Rosy Glow Lip Gloss
A nourishing, customizable lip gloss with natural shine and buildable color.

Ingredients and Supplies
• 1.5 Tbsp Shea Butter
• 1 Tbsp Jojoba Oil
• 1 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
• 2 drops Rose Otto Essential Oil
• 1/4 tsp Natural Color such as mica powder
• 10 ml Amber Glass Roller Bottle with Cap

Directions
1. Melt the shea butter, jojoba, and sweet almond oil on a hotplate or in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the natural color until well blended.
4. Pour into a roller bottle or lip balm tube.

Save this recipe for your next custom gloss, and tell us what shade you would make first ✨

What if your soap matched your mood? 🧼✨This DIY Melt & Pour recipe turns an everyday wash into a moment of calm, clarity...
08/02/2026

What if your soap matched your mood? 🧼✨

This DIY Melt & Pour recipe turns an everyday wash into a moment of calm, clarity, or uplift - depending on what you need most.

Swipe to explore the ingredients, intention, and energy behind natural soapmaking.

Save this for your next creative reset 🤍

04/02/2026

This Valentine’s season, let’s have a little fun with love, beauty, and self care.

In this playful, feel good Valentine’s workshop, we’ll be making two all natural favorites together: a nourishing mascara and a sensual body oil designed to be enjoyed and shared. These are simple, luxurious recipes you can feel good about putting on your skin and gifting to yourself or someone you love.

This workshop is just as much about the experience as it is about the recipes. It’s a chance to slow down, laugh, create, and reconnect with yourself. Whether that looks like a cozy night of self care, a boost of confidence, or a meaningful moment with your partner, these creations are meant to support connection and joy.

Come on your own, invite a friend, or make it a date. Leave with beautiful handmade products and inspiration for bringing more intention, playfulness, and love into your everyday routines.

🎁 Live Giveaways
If you’re joining us live, say hello in the chat. We’ll be doing giveaways just for those crafting along with us.

🌿 Why Join This Live Event
• Learn how to create natural, effective beauty products using simple ingredients
• Understand the role of each ingredient and why it works
• Build confidence working with approachable, everyday materials
• Walk away with recipes you can remake and personalize again and again

🌿 Want more natural living recipes and real-life aromatherapy support?
Join the Natural Living Club for ongoing aromatherapy education, seasonal essential oil support, live events, and grounded conversations around natural living.
https://www.skool.com/natural-living

$3 per month or $24 per year

🎁 Natural Living Club members also receive
• 3 Essential Oil Blends for a Healthier Life PDF
• Safe Essential Oil Dilution Guidelines PDF
• Free Aromatherapy 101 course
• $20 Aromatics International credit
• 15% off your next Aromahead course





🔔 Stay Connected
Aromatherapy newsletter: https://www.thrivingaromatherapist.com/
Natural Living Club community: https://www.skool.com/natural-living/
Professional aromatherapy courses: https://aromahead.com
Shop essential oils and aromatherapy supplies: https://www.aromatics.com

04/02/2026

What you put on your lashes matters, especially when it’s something you use every day.

Mascara sits right at the lash line, which is why this Natural Charcoal Mascara is made with just 4 simple, supportive ingredients instead of unnecessary synthetics.

Activated charcoal provides rich, natural color, while nourishing oils and waxes help condition lashes and keep the formula gentle.

Rosehip seed oil supports the delicate eye area. Castor oil is often used to help condition lashes. Beeswax or candelilla wax gives the mascara structure without feeling heavy.

If you are looking for a clean beauty option that is easy to make and easy to return to, this recipe fits seamlessly into an intentional routine.

Natural Charcoal Mascara
A simple, lash conditioning alternative to conventional mascara.

Ingredients and Supplies
• 1 tsp Rosehip Seed Oil
• 1 tsp Castor Oil
• 1 tsp Beeswax or candelilla wax for vegan
• 1/2 tsp Activated Charcoal
• Clean mascara tube or small container

Directions
1. Melt the beeswax on a hotplate or in a double boiler.
2. Add the rosehip seed and castor oils, stirring until fully melted. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the activated charcoal until well blended.
4. Pour or pipe into a clean mascara tube or container.

Save this recipe for a cleaner approach to everyday makeup.

NaturalMascara ActivatedCharcoal NaturalLiving

02/02/2026

Sometimes connection starts with slowing down.

This Sensual Massage Oil is designed to support ease, presence, and togetherness through touch. Aromatherapists often turn to massage oils like this to encourage relaxation while creating space for deeper connection, both physical and emotional.

Mandarin brings a soft, uplifting warmth. Ylang ylang adds a sensual, calming layer. Sandalwood grounds the blend with rich, steady depth. Jojoba oil keeps everything lightweight, skin friendly, and perfect for massage.

Whether you’re blending this for yourself or sharing it with someone special, this recipe is simple, intentional, and easy to return to again and again.

Sensual Massage Oil
This massage blend is perfect for encouraging unity inside and out.

Ingredients & Supplies
• 10 drops of Mandarin (Red) Essential Oil
• 4 drops of Ylang Ylang (Complete) Essential Oil
• 4 drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil
• 1 fl oz of Jojoba Oil
• 1 fl oz Glass Bottle with Coned Cap

Directions
1. Add 1 fl oz of jojoba oil to an empty 1 oz Amber Glass Bottle w/Coned Cap
2. Drop the essential oils into the Jojoba Oil.
3. Cap the bottle and shake gently to blend.
4. Enjoy!

Save this one for an evening ritual, a thoughtful gift, or whenever you want to bring a little more intention into touch.

What if your air freshener supported your space instead of overwhelming it?🌿This DIY Gelatin Air Freshener is:✔️ Gentle✔...
01/02/2026

What if your air freshener supported your space instead of overwhelming it?🌿

This DIY Gelatin Air Freshener is:
✔️ Gentle
✔️ Customizable
✔️ A cleaner way to scent your home

Swipe through the carousel ✨
Then keep watching.
We’ve added short videos to walk you through each step 🎥

Your space is your sanctuary.
Let it smell like one 🌸

28/01/2026

Join us for a relaxing live workshop where we’ll create Clarity & Calm Soap, a soothing and refreshing blend of Lavender, Rosemary, and Green Clay. This workshop is all about slowing down, enjoying the process, and making something beautiful for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

You’ll learn tips and techniques for working with melt and pour soap, blending essential oils, and adding natural ingredients like clay to enhance both color and texture. Whether you’re new to soap making or just looking for a mindful, creative experience, this session is perfect for connecting with your creativity while enjoying a moment of calm

Take a little time for yourself and craft a soap that’s as relaxing to make as it is to use.

If you’d like to make this soap alongside us—or revisit it later—you can find the complete Clarity & Calm Melt & Pour Soap recipe here:
https://www.aromatics.com/blogs/recipes/clarity-calm-soap

As a little thank-you for crafting along, you’ll enjoy 10% bundled savings when you shop all the recipe ingredients together.

🎁 Live Giveaways
If you’re joining us live, say hello in the chat. We’ll be doing giveaways just for those crafting along with us.

🌿 Want more natural living recipes and real-life aromatherapy support?
Join the Natural Living Club for ongoing aromatherapy education, seasonal essential oil support, live events, and grounded conversations around natural living.
https://www.skool.com/natural-living

$3 per month or $24 per year

🎁 Natural Living Club members also receive
• 3 Essential Oil Blends for a Healthier Life PDF
• Safe Essential Oil Dilution Guidelines PDF
• Free Aromatherapy 101 course
• $20 Aromatics International credit
• 15% off your next Aromahead course

📅 Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when we go live.





🔔 Stay Connected
Aromatherapy newsletter: https://www.thrivingaromatherapist.com/
Natural Living Club community: https://www.skool.com/natural-living/
Professional aromatherapy courses: https://aromahead.com
Shop essential oils and aromatherapy supplies: https://www.aromatics.com

28/01/2026

🧼 Melt & pour soap is one of the simplest ways to bring aromatherapy into everyday life.

No lye. No curing time. Just a customizable soap base that lets you add intention through oils, clays, and essential oils, making even handwashing feel more mindful.

Plus, it’s just fun!

Looking for a simple way to add calm and clarity to everyday routines? Try our Clarity & Calm Melt & Pour Soap recipe below. Use it exactly as written or treat it as your base and adjust the essential oils or additives to create a soap that fits your intention.

Clarity and Calm Melt & Pour Soap
A melt & pour soap recipe designed to support calm, clarity, and gentle cleansing.

Ingredients & Supplies
18 oz of Melt & Pour Soap Base
1 Tbsp + 1.5 tsp of Pomegranate Seed Oil
1.5 tsp of French Green Clay
40 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
28 drops of Rosemary ct Camphor Essential Oil
12 drops of Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
Soap Molds (Custom size, shape, designs)

Directions
1. Melt the melt & pour soap base in a double boiler until fully liquefied.
2. In a separate bowl, create a smooth slurry by combining the pomegranate seed oil and green clay, stirring well to remove any clumps.
3. Add the clay slurry to the melted soap and stir thoroughly to fully incorporate.
4. Add the essential oils to the soap mixture and stir well to evenly distribute.
5. Carefully pour the soap into molds.
6. Allow the soap to sit for 1 to 2 hours until firm. For faster setting, place the molds in the refrigerator.

Simple to make. Easy to customize. Save this one for later.

25/01/2026
22/01/2026

✨ A gel base for air fresheners?

Instead of sprays, reeds, or ultrasonic diffusers, these fresheners use a gel base made from gelatin, creating a slow, steady release of aroma that feels softer and more intentional in the space. What makes them even more special is that they are naturally colored using mineral and mica powders rather than synthetic dyes.

Think of this recipe as your base formula. Once you understand it, you can customize the scent, color, and intention for different spaces. Place them around your home, in your office, or even in your car for gentle, ongoing aroma.
Save this one. It is a recipe you will come back to.

DIY Gel Freshies Base Recipe
Makes 4 fresheners

Ingredients and Supplies
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 2 cup hydrosol we like Blood Orange
4 tsp unflavored gelatin
2 Tbsp alcohol
40 drops essential oil or blend 10 per freshener
4 tsp natural color 1 tsp per freshener
4 containers for gels

Directions
1. Pour hot water into a heat safe bowl or measuring cup.
2. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the water and allow it to bloom for about 1 minute breaking up any clumps with your whisk.
3. Stir gently until fully dissolved and clear.
4. Stir in the hydrosol until well combined.
5. Add the alcohol and stir well.
6. Add 1 tsp of natural color to each container.
7. Carefully fill containers with the gel mixture leaving room at the top.
8. Add 10 drops of essential oil or essential oil blend to each container then stir until fully combined and evenly dispersed.
9. Allow to cool at room temperature then refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until fully set.

Natural color powders used
🔵 Ultramarine Blue Oxide
🟢 Green Chromium Oxide
🟡 Yellow Iron Oxide
🔴 Flower Girl Mica Powder
🟣 Blackberry Mica Powder

Adjust the amount of color for soft pastels or deeper tones and swap essential oils to suit the mood of each space.

Intention Based Blend Ideas
10 drops per freshener

🌙 Sleep
Lavender 6 drops
Cedarwood 4 drops

🧠 Focus
Rosemary 5 drops
Lemon 5 drops

🌿 Relaxation
Bergamot 6 drops
Frankincense 4 drops

☀️ Energy
Sweet Orange 6 drops
Peppermint 4 drops

21/01/2026

Many over-the-counter air fresheners are made with synthetic fragrance oils and undisclosed chemical ingredients that can significantly impact indoor air quality. What’s especially concerning is that some of the chemicals commonly found in conventional air fresheners have been linked in research to hormone disruption, respiratory irritation, and even increased cancer risk with repeated or long-term exposure.

In this live event, I’m sharing a simple DIY natural air freshener you can make at home using a gelatin base, natural color, essential oils, a pinch of salt, and dried plant material. This recipe offers a gentle, effective way to reduce or replace conventional air fresheners while still enjoying a beautifully scented space.

You’ll learn the foundational gel air freshener recipe, then explore essential oil blends designed to support different needs and moments throughout your day:
🌙 Sleep – calming and grounding aromas to help you wind down
🌿 Relaxation – soothing blends for stress and nervous system support
🧠 Focus – clarifying oils to support concentration and mental clarity
☀️ Energy – uplifting blends to refresh and brighten your space

We’ll also talk about the important difference between synthetic fragrance oils and true essential oils, why “fragrance” on a label often means hidden ingredients, and how small, intentional swaps like this can meaningfully reduce your overall chemical load at home.

This is an easy, beginner-friendly recipe you can return to again and again — customizing it for different rooms, seasons, or intentions. It’s practical, beautiful, and a gentle step toward a healthier, more mindful home environment.

If you enjoy learning about aromatherapy basics and realistic DIY alternatives to common household products, be sure to subscribe and share this video with someone who’s ready to make simple changes that truly add up.

Let me know in the comments which blend you’re most excited to try.

🎁 Live Giveaways
If you’re joining us live, say hello in the chat. We’ll be doing giveaways just for those crafting along with us.

🌿 Why Join This Live Event
• Learn how to make a natural gel air freshener with essential oils
• Understand the role of each ingredient (and why it works)
• Build confidence working with simple, everyday materials
• Walk away with a practical recipe you can use again and again

🌿 Want more natural living recipes and real-life aromatherapy support?
Join the Natural Living Club for ongoing aromatherapy education, seasonal essential oil support, live events, and grounded conversations around natural living.
https://www.skool.com/natural-living

$3 per month or $24 per year

🎁 Natural Living Club members also receive
• 3 Essential Oil Blends for a Healthier Life PDF
• Safe Essential Oil Dilution Guidelines PDF
• Free Aromatherapy 101 course
• $20 Aromatics International credit
• 15% off your next Aromahead course

📅 Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when we go live.





🔔 Stay Connected
Aromatherapy newsletter: https://www.thrivingaromatherapist.com/
Natural Living Club community: https://www.skool.com/natural-living/
Professional aromatherapy courses: https://aromahead.com
Shop essential oils and aromatherapy supplies: https://www.aromatics.com

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Founded in 1998, Aromahead Institute enjoys an extensive international network of graduates – and many of our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers and businesses in Aromatherapy and the Healing Arts.

Andrea Butje, LMT, Clinical Aromatherapist – and recipient of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists Lifetime Achievement Award for her notable career contributions as an educator, entrepreneur and author – serves as the Institute’s director and lead instructor.

Before forming the Aromahead Institute, Andrea co-founded the acclaimed Finger Lakes School of Massage and the popular Aromatherapy retail supplier Aromatics International.

As a consultant to importers of high-quality Essential Oils, Andrea has traveled the world building relationships with distillers and small organic farms – personally ensuring the integrity of the oils recommended by Aromahead Institute.