Natural Skincare Recipes

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Room Freshener

This works great in a small bathroom.

To begin you will need the following;

  •  An 8 oz. glass Mason jar.
  • 1/2 cup of baking soda
  • 20-30 drops of essential oils of your choosing. (I chose spearmint & lime.)

Mix the ingredients well in a bowl and then spoon into your jar, fill about 3/4 full.

Use either tulle, burlap or a lightweight piece of fabric. Cut the fabric to fit over the top of the jar ( you can use scallop scissors for the edges to make it pretty) and then screw the ring back on to hold it in place.  Whenever you feel the scent is fading just shake the jar a little or add a few more drops of essential oils.

Enjoy~

 

NATURAL MULTI- PURPOSE CLEANER

Mix ingredients well and then add to a glass spray bottle.

 

PEPPERMINT & ROSEMARY SHAMPOO

Ingredients;

Pour the castile soap into a 8oz PET plastic bottle, add the water and then the essential oils. Put a flip top lid on and shake the bottle.  Use as you would any shampoo, rinse hair with cool water.

Dreamsicle Sugar Scrub

Ingredients;

  • 1/2c Organic virgin unrefined coconut oil
  • 1c Pure cane sugar
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Vitamin E
  • 8 drops grape seed extract
  • 10 drops of vanilla essential oil
  • 10 drops of  sweet orange essential oil

Melt coconut oil on stove in a double boiler. Add the sugar and stir. Add in remaining ingredients and stir.  Store in a glass or PET plastic 8 oz container.  Always use a wooden spoon or scoop to get the product out of the jar.

* DO NOT get water in the product.

*DO NOT put fingers in the product.

Enjoy~

Homemade Sunscreen

With summer on our heels it is time to start preparing for the beach, BBQ’s and pool parties! If you are concerned about all the chemicals in commercial sunscreen brands then the best solution may be to make your own.  Here is an easy and affordable recipe.

You will need the following;

  •  A natural  lotion. I found a great natural base at Aromatics international.
  •   Non-nano zinc oxide.
  • Gold or brown colored mica
  • a 4oz PET plastic jar or flip top squeeze bottle. (A flip top bottle will help keep the product free from bacteria)

Use 4 oz of the natural lotion base and add 1 tablespoon of zinc oxide, be sure to mix it well. CAUTION: be sure to wear a mask when adding and stirring the zinc oxide, you do not want to inhale this powder.  Once the powder is mixed in the base it is fine to take off the mask.

To avoid the white chalky look, add the mica to create a color to match your skin. I like to make it a little darker for a tinted sunscreen. Add your lotion to a jar or bottle and store in a cool dry area. Use this daily to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun.  This zinc oxide will not be absorbed into the skin like commercial products. Zinc oxide forms a layer of protection on the surface of the skin and does not penetrate into the skin layers.

*Always reapply after swimming or sweating.*

Happy Tanning!

Homemade Perfect Protein Bars

Melt honey and peanut butter together in a sauce pan over low heat, add oatmeal and protein powder.  Spread mixture in a 9″ x 13″  pan. refrigerate. Then cut up into bar size pieces.  Enjoy~

REFRESHING EO DIFFUSER BLEND

Add to a diffuser that uses water. Diffuse for as long as needed to refresh the air!

*essential oils are not approved by the FDA and are not  intended to treat, cure or prevent illness*

HEADACHE RELIEF

  • 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 4 drops Rosewood essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops Peppermint essential oil

Add all the above oils to 1 oz of jojoba or coconut oil and blend together.  Apply mixture to temples, hairline and back of the neck every few hours.

SHARP AS A TACK~concentration/memory essential oil blend.

This blend may be helpful to use when studying or when you notice you may becoming more forgetful or easily distracted.

  • 8 drops basil essential oil
  • 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
  • 7 drops lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops rosemary essential oil

Combine oils with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil of choice.  Store your blend in a dark glass roller bottle.  Apply to the temples and back of the neck.

*essential oils are not approved by the FDA and are not  intended to treat, cure or prevent illness*

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH FACE LOTION

Melt beeswax in coconut oil in a double boiler on the stove, add jojoba oil, stir.  Let cool for about 5 minutes (until is just starts to solidify).  Then add sea buck thorn berry oil, vitamin E and grape seed extract. With a handheld mixer or stick start blending ingredients on a high speed, slowly add the aloe vera gel until you get a creamy yellow mixture.  Transfer the mixture into a 6 oz PET plastic jar or container and store in a cool area.  For best results store in a flip top bottle so that you are not sticking your fingers into the product or you can use a wooden spoon to scoop out the lotion.  This lotion will last about 6 mo’s.

NATURAL MAKEUP REMOVER

Mix ingredients together and pour into a small bottle with a flip cap.  Store in a room above 75 degree or coconut oil will start to solidify. (In winter months you may want to use jojoba oil in place of coconut oil).

To use: Pour liquid onto a cotton ball or round and rub over eyelids to remove eye makeup. Use a dry cotton ball, round or tissue after to remove any left over residue.

 *Be careful not to get the mixture directly in the eyes*

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IMMUNITY BOOSTER

You can easily create your own immunity booster essential oil blend to be used daily or whenever you feel illness coming on.

  • 40 drops clove essential oil
  • 35 drops lemon or orange essential oil
  • 20 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
  • 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
  • 10 drops rosemary essential oil

You can get almost all the oils you will need in this pack here.

Blend all above oils and store in a dark glass (amber or cobalt) bottle available here.  For adults use a 3% dilution ratio with a carrier oil.  3%=  20 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier. For children or the elderly use a 1% dilution ratio. 1%= 3-6 drops of  essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil.  A great carrier oil is fractionated coconut oil.

Apply a few drops to the bottoms of the feet once a day.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  Essential oils are not meant to treat, cure or prevent any disease.

BATH BOMBS

  • 1/4c baking soda
  • 2 tbsp citric acid
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp organic, unrefined coconut oil (melt to liquid)
  • 1/2 tsp water
  • 10 drops essential oils of choice (suggestions; lavender or chamomile)
  • Optional; add dried lavender flowers or calendula flowers
  • Optional; natural food coloring

Combine all ingredients except water, food coloring and oils, mix together with a wooden spoon. Add water slowly, it will start to bubble. Then add the food coloring to your preferred color and finally the essential oils. Use you hands to form the mixture, place in a mold (I use baking molds in different shapes). Or roll into a ball and place on wax paper to dry. Let dry at least 12 hours.   If you don’t use immediately store in a closed jar or wrap in plastic wrap.  Drop you bomb in the bath, watch it fizzle, sit back and relax.

*The bath tub will be slippery when done, be sure to wipe it down after the bath, to prevent slips and falls*

Enjoy~

ANTI-AGING FACE LOTION (for over 40)

I purchased a natural, unscented face lotion base. (available here)

Then add all of the following essential oils or any of these oils you have.

  • Neroli 10 drops
  • Lavender 10 drops
  • Frankincense 10 drops
  • Rosemary 2 drops
  • Fennel 10 drops
  • Lemon 3 drops
  • Carrot 10 drops
  • Evening Primrose 10 drops

Mix the oils well into the lotion. Use once a day for best results, do not get in the eyes.  Follow the expiration date from the base face lotion.

Enjoy~

Natural Hair Conditioner (For losing or thinning hair)

  • 1 1/2 TBSP Cocoa Butter
  • 1 TBSP Almond Oil
  • 5 drops Cleary-sage Essential Oil

Melt cocoa butter in almond oil (in microwave or on stove in double boiler), do NOT overheat.  Let cool before adding cleary-sage esssential oil. Mix well, apply to dry hair. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as normal.

Enjoy~

~THE PEPPERMINT SERIES~

Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe

-7 teaspoons grated beeswax
-6 teaspoons organic unrefined coconut oil
-6 teaspoons jojoba oil
-1 ½ teaspoons vitamin E (vitamin E oil)
-1 teaspoon Peppermint essential oil

Melt beeswax in the oils on the stove in a double boiler.  Let cool partially, add vitamin E and Peppermint essential oil.  Pour (or use a disposable plastic syringe) into lip balm tubes.  Let cool completely. Create your own fun labels and be sure to keep the cap on.

Enjoy~

PEPPERMINT FOAMING HAND SOAP

Ingredients;

You will need an 8 oz foaming hand soap bottle, (preferred PET plastic or glass).

Fill the bottle to about 2  inches from the top with purified water, add 2 tbsp of liquid castile soap, add 10 drops of peppermint essential oil.  Put on top and shake up. I like to add a water proof label, you can purchase and design these online. Enjoy~

 Peppermint Salt Scrub

This is my favorite scrub, it smells define and provides a great exfoliation for the skin, leaving your skin feeling silky soft.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c Organic virgin unrefined coconut oil
  • 1 c pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp lquid Vitamin E
  • 8 drops grape seed extract
  • 10 drops organic or pure therapeutic grade Peppermint essential oil

Melt coconut oil in microwave 30 to 40 seconds, stir in 1 cup of pink Himalayan sea salt, add vitamin E, grape seed extract and Peppermint.  Put in an 8 0z jar glass jar or PET plastic jar.  The plastic is better for the shower, but the glass will be better for the essential oil (some oils can break down plastic)  NOTE*Always provide a wooden spoon or scooper with this product.  Do not get water in the product or use fingers to scoop out, this will prolong the shelf life.  (shelf life=6 mo’s) If giving as a gift provide this information.

Enjoy~

PEPPERMINT FOOT BALM

  • 1/8 c beeswax
  • 1/4 c organic unrefined coconut oil
    1/4 c organic olive oil
    1 tsp vitamin E
    10 drops grape seed extract
    10 drops peppermint essential oil

Melt beeswax in oils (on stove, in a double boiler, over medium heat). Remove from heat, let cool.  Add vitamin E, grape seed extract and essential oils, stir.

Pour into a 4 oz container let cool.

For a great gift idea, pair this balm with some cute fuzzy socks.

Enjoy~

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