Bath & Body Recipes 2
Glitter Dust
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon glycerin
1/4 teaspoon fine polyester glitter (any color)
5 drops fragrance oil (your choice)
1 drops food coloring (your choice)
Mix aloe and glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in
glitter, fragrance and color. It is ready to use
immediately. You can buy fine polyester glitter at
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most craft stores.
Blonde Highlights
Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice
3 cups chamomile tea (brewed, & cooled)
Directions:
Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun, wash out. Follow with a good
conditioner.
NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks before you notice any changes.
Dry Hair Treatment #2
Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 vitamin A capsule 1 vitamin E capsule 2 tablespoons refined linseed oil
Directions: Simmer the water then add the linseed oil. Break vitamin capsules into the water. Stir very well. Let the
mixture cool until slightly warm. Massage into scalp and hair. Let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse well then
shampoo.
Basic Hot Oil Treatment
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon soybean oil
2 teaspoons castor oil
Directions:
Combine ingredients then warm on low heat. Massage mixture into the scalp and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for
15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out.
Glycerin And Rosewater Hand Cream
1 1/2 c Distilled water
3 tsp rose oil (soluble)
1/3 c Glycerin
Blend all the ingredinets until smooth and clear. Place in a clean bottle with a top.
Herbal Astringent For Oily Skin
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1 oz Chamomile
3 tb Witch hazel
1/2 ts Cider vinegar
1 oz Peppermint extract
8 oz Water
Few drops of peppermint extract
1/4 ts Boric acid -- optional
Boil chamomile, witch hazel, vinegar, peppermint and water. Cool and strain. Add remaining ingredients in a
spray bottle and shake. Keep refrigerated.
Herbal Cleanser
2 ts Anhydrous lanolin
1/4 c Almond oil
1/4 c Elderflower infusion
1/4 c Glycerin
2 ts Witch hazel
Melt lanolin and almond oil in a glass or enamel saucepan over boiling water. Remove from heat and slowly beat
in elderflower tea with an electric beater until the mixture is almost cool and very] well blended. Transfer to a
sterilized jar. This is good for dry skin (for oily skin, substitute an infusion of sage or yarrow, for normal skin, try
one with rose water, lady's mantle, or chamomile.)
Almond Lotion
Ingredients:
one-eight teaspoon borax
one-fourth cup distilled water
one-half cup almond oil
one tablespoon grated beeswax
several drop of essential oil or fragrance (optional)
Instructions:
Combine the borax and distilled water in a bowl. Set aside.
Heat almond oil and beeswax just until beeswax is almost melted.
Heat water and borax mixture until almost boiling, then slowly pour into the oil and beeswax combination. Stir
continuously while doing this.
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llow to cool. Add essential oil or additional fragrance if desired and stir in.
Pour into a container. Keep refridgerated until use since this recipe does not contain preservatives.
Basic Body Balm
Beeswax Pellets--1/4 cup
Carrier Oil--1/4 cup
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Pour oil into enamel coated pan, add grated beeswax.
Stir on medium low heat until melted.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
If consistency is too thin, add more beeswax; if too thick, add more oil. When you have your desired consistency.
Stir with a wooden or plastic spoon. (You won't be using it for cooking again).
Pour into containers.
Add your essential oils, and stir well again.
To use the balms, rub on bottoms of feet, back of neck, inside wrists and or temples.
Herb Oil Balm
Beeswax Pellets--1/2 oz
Herb Oil--4 oz
To make Herb oil, pour 5 oz of Almond Sweet, Calendula, Hazelnut, Jojoba, and/or Olive into crock pot and turn
on LOW heat. Warm oil and add crushed herbs of your choice. Keep oil on LOW heat.
Let set for 8 to 12 hours, until herbs color and scent the oil.
Strain herbs through a cloth.
Pour 4oz herb oil into enamel coated pan, add grated beeswax.
Stir on medium low heat until melted.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
If consistency is too thin, add more beeswax; if too thick, add more oil. When you have your desired consistency.
Stir with a wooden or plastic spoon. (You won't be using it for cooking again).
Pour into containers. Add your essential oils. Stir well again.
Dry Hand Lotion
Unscented Lotion--8 oz
Patchouli--20 drops
Sandalwood--40 drops
Borage--20 drops
Carrot Tissue--5 drops
Pour the lotion into a bowl, add oils and mix very well. Put lotion back into bottle.
Light Hand Cream
This is a light cream to use on hands or face.
Emulsifying Wax--1 oz
Cocoa Butter--1/2 oz
Carrier Oil--3 tsp
Glycerin--1 tsp
Rose Water--12 oz (or purified water with a teaspoon of vitamin C powder stirred in for preservative)
Warm rose water and glycerin.
Melt wax and cocoa butter in a double boiler. Take off heat and add water and glycerin.
Beat until thick. If using a beater, you may have to finish up by hand.
Seaweed Lotion
Aloe Vera Gel--1/4 cup
Powdered Kelp--1 tbsp
Purified Water--1 cup
Sweet Almond Oil--2 tbsp
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Mix all together well. Use a 12 oz bottle flip top bottle.
Stretch Mark Oil
Rose--4 drops
Rosemary--1 drop
Camellia Oil--1/2 teaspoon
Sesame Oil--1/2 teaspoon
Vitamin E Oil--1/2 teaspoon
Wheat Germ Oil--1/2 teaspoon
Massage on stretch mark area.
Unscented Moisture Cream
Carnauba Wax--2 tbsp
White Beeswax--1 tbsp
Apricot Kernel Oil--1/2 cup
Jar--6 oz
Over low heat, melt the waxes and oil in a double boiler. Stir. Remove from heat and pour into jar.
If you want to make this a scented cream, simply add two drops of your favorite essential oil to the mixture as it
cools, before you pour it into the jar. Beware of using essential oils with photo toxic properties.
Rose and Sandalwood Massage Oil
Rose--25 drops (1/4 tsp)
Sandalwood--25 drops (1/4 tsp)
Macadamia Oil--1/4 Cup
Sweet Almond Oil-- 1/4 Cup
Put all in a bottle and shake gently. Can also be put in a plastic
spray bottle.
Anti-Wrinkle Oil
Rose--2 drops
Rosemary--1 drop
Rosewood--2 drop
Sandalwood--3 drops
Blend in 1 oz of Rose Hip Oil and apply as needed. Works well in a roller top applicator.
Facial Toner Oily Skin
Vodka--1oz
Witch Hazel--3 oz
Grapefruit--10 drops
Tea Tree--5 drops
Cypress--5 drops
Add all ingredients to a 4 oz bottle and shake to mix all ingredients. Be careful when adding the essential oils.
Shake the toner well before each use.
Creamy Sun-Tan Lotion
3/4 cup (180 ml.) water
3 tea bags (do not use instant tea)
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1/4 cup (60 ml.) lanolin
1/4 cup (60 ml.) sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml.) perfume (optional)
Heat the water to boiling, add tea bags. Leave them to brew for 20 minutes and squeeze them occasionally
before removing. Put lanolin, sesame oil and 1/4 cup strong tea into blender. Cover and process at low speed.
Remove cap immediately and pour in the remaining tea in a steady stream. Use a rubber spatula to keep
ingredients arend the processing blades. Add perfume and give fragrance to the sun-tan lotion.
This recipe makes about 1 cup of a soft, tan-colored cream which spreads smoothly on the skin, and gives a
sensation of moistness. It dries without feeling sticky. This cream actually repels water and will stay on though
swimming. Creamy Sun-Tan Lotion will screen out about half of the burning sun rays while allowing a large
percentage of the tanning rays to get through. However, if you burn after 5 minutes of exposure, do not rely on
this cream to protect you.
Cucumber Lotion
Peel 1 or 2 large Cucumbers, cut them into slices, and place them in a double boiler, which should be closely
covered. Cook them slowly until they are soft. Then put the pieces into a fine linen bag and squeeze them until all
the juice has been extracted. Add to the extracted juice one-fourth of rectified spirits of wine (or whisky) and onethird
of Elder-flower water. Shake the mixture well and pour into small bottles ready for use.
Cucumber Sunburn Lotion
Chop up a Cucumber and squeeze out the juice with a lemon-squeezer. Mix this with a quantity of glycerine and
rose-water mixed together in equal parts.
Dry Skin Lotion
Re-formulated original recipe by Melody Upham with changes made by Betty Depuydt
1/8 tsp Borax
1/4 c. Distilled water
1/2 c. Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 Tbs grated beeswax
1 tsp scent (You may want to add this slowly and adjust to suit you)
1/8 tsp lecithin
1/2 c. Aloe Vera Gel Combine water and borax. Bring borax and water almost to boiling.
In a seperate pan mix oil and beeswax and heat until wax is melted.
Slowly add borax/water to oil/beeswax, stirring briskly, a small wire whisk works perfectly or you can use a
handblender. Add essential oils during the whisking process. Let cool to room temp.
Once lotion is at room temp add the 1/2 cup Aloe Vera gel and whisk to incorporate fully into the lotion. Bottle.
Energizing Foot Lotion
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If you have been on your feet all day and they are aching then make some of this lotion and rub it on. They will
feel better in no time.
1 tablespoon almond oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
12 drops eucalyptus essential oil
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Combine ingredients in a bottle, shake extremely well. To use just rub into the feet and heels.
Store in a cool dry place.
Herbal Milk Toner
Milk toners are very soothing and nourishing for dry, sunburned or sensitive skin. Use whole milk for dry or normal
skin and skim milk for oily skin. Most herbs can be found at health food stores.
Dry Skin Herbs: Elderflower, linden flowers, marigold
Normal Skin Herbs: Chamomile, fennel, lemon balm, parsley, rosemary
Oily Skin Herbs: Chamomile, fennel, lemon balm, parsley, rosemary, peppermint, sage
2 tbsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh chopped herb, 2/3 cup milk.
1. Place the herb in a bowl or pitcher.
2. Boil milk and pour over herb. Cover and leave until cold.
3. Strain through muslin or cheesecloth.
4. Store in a sterilized bottle or jar in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days.
Herbal Toner
This toner is very refreshing for all skin types and very easy to make.
1 teaspoon dried or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herb of your choice; 1/3 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons witch
hazel; pinch of boric acid (found at most pharmacies).
1. Please the herb in a bowl and pour on boiling water. Cover and leave to cool. Strain.
2. Mix the boric acid into the witch hazel.
3. Add the witch hazel to the herbal infusion.
4. Store in a sterilized bottle or jar in the refrigerator and use within one month. Shake well before using.
Lavender & Calendula Lotion
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon calendula petals
1 tablespoon apricot kernel oil
1 teaspoon beeswax
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
one-half tablespoon aloe vera jelly
one-half cup distilled water
one-eight teaspoon borax
one-half teaspoon lavender essential oil
Instructions:
Heat the almond oil, apricot kernal oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera jelly, and beeswax until the beeswax is
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melted. Set aside and allow to cool.
Dissolve the borax in the distilled water. Heat it to a slow simmer.
Pour the oil mixture from earlier into a blender. Turn the blender on and slowly add the borax-water solution into
the blender.
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dd the lavender essential oil and calendula petals. Continue blending until well mixed and the lotion has
thickened. Turn the blender off once the mixture has cooled to room temperature and pour into a container.
Refridgerate, allowing the lotion to set before use.
Keep refridgerated until use since this recipe does not contain preservatives.
Basic Lotion Bars
Ingredients:
2 oz beeswax
1 oz almond oil
1 oz cocoa butter
Fragrance oil or essential oil
Instructions:
Melt beeswax and cocoa butter on the stove or microwave in a clean pot. Once melted, remove from heat and
add the almond oil. Mix in the fragrance oil or essential oil one drop at a time until it's reached the desired scent.
Pour the mixture into a mold or even a deodorant tube (for easy, non-messy application) and let it set completely
before using.
Magic Lotion
In small pan over water melt
3 tabs. safflower oil
1 tabs. lanolin
1 tabs cocoa butter
1/3 cup light mineral oil
1tsp. almond extract or add eos of you like
Let cool
In a pint jar place
2 tabs. water
1 tabs glycerine
1/4 cup plus 2 tabs. 70% ethanol alcohol
1 drop food or other color
When the oils are cool add to the pint jar and shake. Divide into (2) 6 oz jars.
In about half an hour the lotion will separate into 3 different layers. Each one a different color. Shake and it
becomes an emulsion, let stand and it separates again. This is really pretty and feels so good.
Mermaid Lotion
1 tablespoon of powdered Irish Moss
1 cup of distilled water
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1/4 cup of Aloe Vera Gel
2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil (the recipe calls for sweet almond oil, so use what you like :)
Will make 4 ozs.
Mix together the Irish Moss and water and let sit for 20 min.
Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and boil for 20 min. Strain off the solids; You will gave a clear jelly.
Measure 1/4 cup of your seaweed jelly and mix with the aloe vera gel. Let the mixture cool completely.
* Pour the seaweed mixture into the blender and blend on low speed; slowly add the oil in a thin stream until all is
blended.
Pour into container.
Mint Body Lotion
1/2 cup mint water (see note below)
1/8 tsp. borax powder
1/2 c. sunflower oil
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. grated beeswax
3-4 drops peppermint oil (optional)
Mix together the mint water and the borax, stirring until well mixed. Set aside.
Mix together the sunflower oil, coconut oil, and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup with the oils--
beeswax mixture in a pan of water (about 1 to 2 inches of water), making a water bath. Heat over medium heat
until the beeswax is melted (8 to 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
When the wax is melted, bring the mint solution almost to boiling (put the glass cup with the mint water/borax in
the microwave on High for 1 minute, or use a water bath on the stove top).
Remove the oils-beeswax mixture from the water bath. Slowly add mint water/borax to the mixture in the blender
and whip).
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llow the lotion to cool completely. The consistentency may seem a bit thin, but it will thicken as it cools. The
lotion will be pale green in color. You may add the peppermint oil now if you wish.
Pour the lotion into a clean container with a lid. To use, massage a small amount into your skin.
Note: Mint water is made by boiling fresh or dried mint leaves in water and then letting the mixture cool. Strain off
the mint leaves. I use 1 cup fresh mint (1/4 cup dried mint leaves) to 1 cup water.
This lotion is very refreshing after a shower.
Rosewater & Glycerin Lotion
2 tablespoons glycerine
2 tablespoons corn flower (cornstarch)
1/2 cup distilled water
2 tablespoons rosewater
Mix together all ingredients in an ovenproof glass bowl or pitcher. Heat until just boiling and thick, 1 to 2 minutes
in the microwave on High (stirring every 30 seconds), or on the stove top in a water bath. The lotion will be clear
and jellylike; stir thoroughly and cool completely. When the lotion is cool, pour into a clean, airtight container.
Note: If your lotion becomes too thick, you can thin it by adding water, one tablespoon at a time and stirring
thoroughly.
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Winter Moisturizer
2 T. apricot kernal Oil ( I used almond oil)
1/4 c. walnut oil ( I used grapeseed oil)
1/4 c. stearic acid powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 T. aloa vera gel (I used the clear gel from wally world)
1 cup water ( I used commercial rose water)
Combine the oils and stearic acid powder and heat over low heat until stearic acid powder is melted.
Combine baking soda, aloe vera gel and water in microwave safe container. Microwave until just boiling (1 to 2
min)
Slowly add 1/3 of the water solution to the oil mixture and stir. Then using a blender (either stick or regular) slowly
add the rest of the water to the oil mixture and blend on high. The mixture will be a white fluffy cream. Spoon into
a clean container and allow to cool completely. Massage a small amount of the cream on your face and neck.
Store in a cool dry place. Yield - 12 oz.
Honey And Almond Scrub
1/2 Cold cream -- small jar
1 tb Honey
Slivered almonds
Whirl slivered almonds in a blender until they're as fine as freshly ground pepper. Mix with cold cream and add
honey. Keep refrigerated.
Anti-Aging Face Mask Number Of Applications : 1 Preparation/Application Time : 0:20 1/4 cup heavy whipping
cream 1 medium banana -- peeled 1 vitamin E capsule -Mash together cream and banana. Stir in contents of
capsule. -Smooth onto face and neck. -Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. -Wipe off with damp cloth. NOTES : Look
younger instantly
Apple Mask For Normal Skin Number Of Applications : 1 Preparation/Application Time : 0:45 1 apple -- quartered,
cored 2 Tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon ground sage -Chop apple in food processor. -Add honey and sage to
apple. Mix well. -Refrigerate for 10 minutes. -Pat mixture onto face with a light tapping motion, tapping until honey
feels tacky. -Leave on for 30 minutes. -Rinse.
Banana Mask for Dry Skin
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:15
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons honey
1 medium banana
-Mash all ingredients together with a fork.
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-Smooth onto face and neck.
-Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.
NOTES : Soothes dry skin.
Blemished Skin Mask
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:15
1 tomato -- chopped
1 Tablespoon instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon lemon juice
-Blend all ingredients just until combined.
-Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas, such as cheeks, forehead, or
chin.
-Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary.
-Leave on 10 minutes.
-Scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
Cucumber Mask For Oily Skin
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:30
1/2 cucumber
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
-Puree all ingredients in blender.
-Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
-Apply mixture to face.
-Leave on 15 minutes.
-Rinse with hot water, then cool water.
Fruit Salad Body Mask
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 1:45
2 slices pineapple -- rind removed
1/2 medium honeydew melon -- rind removed
1 dozen green grapes
1 medium banana -- peeled
1 medium pear -- cored
1 medium kiwi fruit -- peeled
-Puree all ingredients in food processor. Mixture will be slightly lumpy.
-Refrigerate for 1 hour.
-Smooth onto body and/or face, leaving on for half an hour.
-Rinse of with tepid water.
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NOTES : Softens and exfoliates the skin, leaving you feeling cool and clean.
Honey & Lemon Face Scrub
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:10
1 medium lemon -- juice of
2 Tablespoons finely ground almonds
1 Tablespoon honey
-Combine all ingredients.
-Massage mixture into face and neck.
-Leave on for 5 minutes.
-Rinse off with warm water.
Nourishing Almond Oil Mask
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:20
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond oil
1 splash half and half
-Combine all ingredients.
-Smooth onto face and neck.
-Leave on for 15 minutes.
-Rinse with cool water.
Peach Tightening Mask
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:35
1 ripe peach -- peeled and pitted
1 egg white
-Whip peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth.
-Gently pat mixture over face.
-Leave on for 30 minutes.
-Rinse off with cool water.
Strawberry Drawing Mask
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:35
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1/2 cup ripe strawberries
1/4 cup cornstarch
-Mash strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste.
-Apply to face, avoiding the delicate area around eyes.
-Leave on for 30 minutes.
-Rinse off with cool water.
Ultimate Dry Skin Treatment
Number Of Applications : 1
Preparation/Application Time : 0:25
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise -- only the real stuff
1 teaspoon baby oil
-Combine both ingredients.
-Smooth onto face, neck, rough elbows and knees, or anywhere you need it.
-Leave on for 20 minutes.
-Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
Avocado Mask:
Mask together 1/2 ripe (preferably very ripe) avocado, 1 tbsp fresh tomato juice and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Apply to
your face. Leave for about 10 minutes. If you have any of the mask left over you can eat it with some crackers!
Be very careful with this mask because avocado can bring some people out in big red blotches. Otherwise, this
mask is excellent for dry skins.
Fresh Banana Avocado Scrub Grub Soap
Ingredients:
1/2 banana no scars
1/4 avocado
1 tsp citric acid
6 drops peppermint essential oil
6 oz glycerin melt and pour soap
6 oz melt and pour coconut soap
1 Tbsp toasted oatmeal
Instructions:
Mash banana and avocado.
Melt soap and add banana, avocado and citric acid and toasted oatmeal.
Continue heating in double boiler, then add peppermint essential oil.
Put in open hexagon tube mold or pvc pipe and let harden. Slice.
You will love the scent of banana and avocado. We could call it a Banavocado Peppermint Smoothie Soap.
Good for washing face in the morning. Smells great!!!
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Clay Facial masks for smooth skin
Looking for a way to tone and smooth your skin? Is your complexion very oily? Do you live in a large city? If you
answered yes to any of these questions then you're a candidate for clay mask therapy! Clay masks withdraw
excess oil and pollutants from our faces. Even if it's very cold where you live and your skin is chapped and dry, a
soothing clay mask will be beneficial, especially if you mix the clay with a moisturizing vegetable oil base. Making
clay masks is easy. >Finding the clay is another matterMany health food/whole food stores do stock various types
of clay. First, you'll need to know about what the different types of clay contain and the sort you need for your skin
type.
Kaolin, white: Also known as china clay as it was discovered on Mount Kaolin and later brought to Europe in the
18th century. Most kaolin is mined in North and South Carolina, Georgia, England and Australia. Finely grained
kaolin is also used in top quality porcelain, bone china and as a bonding agent in making paper. Premium white
china clay is low in contaminants and iron. This clay is able to balance the skin's sebum activity. For those
unfamiliar with clay masks, this is the one that's recommended the most. White kaolin is also suitable for children
and adults with sensitive skin. Kaolin, pink: Pink kaolin combines red and white clay and is versatile enough for
those with combination, normal or oily complexions. French clay, green: Heavy with volcanic matter, decomposed
plant substances and minerals. Very cleansing. Only recommended for oily skins or a normal/oily skin
combination. Moroccan clay, red: Contains iron and is used by those who have an oily complexion. Men with
tough skin might want to give this a try. Bentonite: This clay is found primarily in the Western United States.
However, there is an Indian bentonite that is darker in color due to its high iron content. Found in the semi-arid
Kutch region of India, it is formed mainly of volcanic ash. Bentonite is a main ingredient in cat litter -- a great
example of the substance's ability to absorb impurities/waste matter! High-grade bentonite is safe for use on all
skin types. Fuller's earth: This is a very fine grayish colored powder derived from algae that is chock full of
minerals and is super absorbing. Normal and oily skin types benefit from this earthy substance. Skin Types: To
combine the clay you'll need various types of liquids, depending upon your skin type. Here's a general guide:
Dry/Sensitive - Heavy cream, honey or vegetable oils such as sesame, grapeseed, sweet almond, jojoba or olive
Normal - A light vegetable oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond. Whole milk is recommended, as are flower
waters such as rose or orange. Only use one liquid at a time! Oily - Distilled or spring water, witch hazel, flower
waters. Before you make your clay mask, clean your face thoroughly as this will allow the clay to really do its job
much more effectively. Some experts recommend steaming/massaging your face before applying the clay mask.
Mixing Ingredients: In a glass bowl, blend 2 Tablespoons of the clay with approximately 3 Tablespoons of the
liquidPour the liquid in slowly so you don't add too much. The consistency should be thick, not runny. If you add
more of the wet ingredient than you want, just increase the amount of clay Applying the Mask: You can spread the
mask with your fingers, or a cotton swab. Avoid the eye area and use upward strokes. Apply to the neck also.
Spend anywhere from 15-30 minutes relaxing, preferably lying down. Don't fall asleep! When the mask is dry,
rinse off with lukewarm or cool water. Your skin will glow with vibrant good health. Adding Essential Oils: A drop
or two of a pure essential oil such as ylang ylang, rose, lavender or orange will be helpful for your face and will
further calm you. Gift Ideas: Don't know what to give someone for Christmas or an upcoming birthday/special
occasion? Find a pretty colored glass jar with an airtight lid and add the type of clay you think would be good for
their skin type. Make sure you label it and add instructions
Almond Scrub
Finely Ground Almond--2 Tbsp
Orange Sweet Oil--1 tsp
Glycerin Soap--1 lb.
Melt soap base. Add almond meal and mix. Add essential oil and mix again. Pour into molds.
Oil for Chapped Skin
Oils to choose from: Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Carrot Seed, Neroli, Rose,
Sandalwood
Chamomile--10 drops
Geranium--10 drops
Lavender--5 drops
Lemon--5 drops
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Dilute in 1/2 ounce carrier oil.
Poppy Lemon Exfoliating Soap
Clear Glycerin--8 oz
Yellow Food Color--3 drops
Corn Meal--6 tbsp
Poppy Seeds--1 tbsp
Lemon--5 drops
Soap Mold
Melt clear glycerin according to package directions. Add color and lemon essential oil. Add corn meal and poppy
seeds. Mix well and pour into mold. Let sit until firm. Remove from mold.
Acne Treatment
Carrier Oil--1 ounce
Basil, Sweet--10 drops
Geranium-- 2 drops
Lavender--3 drops
Tea Tree--5 drops
Pour carrier oil into a very clean glass bottle. Add essential oils and close tightly. Mix well. Apply a small amount
to the face, neck or back. Caution: be certain to avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils and inside the ears. Do not were in
the sun, (or delete the Bergamot).
Easy Facial Scrub
Castille or Ivory Soap, grated--1 small bar (Dove soap for dry skin problems)
Oatmeal, powdered--2 cups
Almond Meal--6 oz
Mix these items. Put in pretty jar with plastic spoon. Use 1 tsp for facial scrub.
Facial Scrub
Almond Meal--3 tbsp
Oatmeal, ground--3 tbsp
Powdered Milk--3 tbsp
Rose Petals, powdered --2 tbsp
Sweet Almond Oil
Mix together all dried ingredients in a sealed jar. Keep jar sealed until use. Just before using, blend with almond
oil to a desirable consistency. AVOID EYES.
Beauty Queen Mask
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1 egg yolk
1 tsp honey
1 tsp almond oil
1 tsp vitamin e oil
Place all ingredients together and mix until smooth. Spread over face and
leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
Gentle Honey Wash (for all skin types)
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1T Oat or rice bran
1/2 t Natural honey
2/3 to 1 t Warm water
Mix above in palm of your hand. Massage gently into skin in circular motion.
Rinse thoroughly. Discard unusued portion.
Chocolate Mask:
This delicious sounding mask is really an excellent moisturizer and leaves your skin baby soft. It is recommended
for normal skin.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. cottage cheese
¼ cup honey
3 tsp. oatmeal powder
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face. Relax for ten 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Citrus Mask:
This mask is effective for oily skins. Grapefruit unclogs pores and lemon is an excellent astringent and clarifier,
while egg whites tighten the skin. Expect a tingle with this mask-that means its working but if your skin is dry it
could start to burn. If this occurs, wash it off immediately.
Ingredients:
½ grapefruit
½ lemon's juice
½ cored apple
1-2 egg whites
30-40 seedless grapes
Directions:
Mix ingredients together in a blender. Apply on your face and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with warm
water.
Cornmeal Facial Scrub Very good for oily skin!
2 tbsp. cornmeal; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. plain yogurt or buttermilk
Place cornmeal in bowl. Mix lemon juice and yogurt or buttermilk to make a paste. Let sit for 5 minutes. Gently
massage paste into face for 5 minutes. Avoid eye area. Rinse well with warm water. Pat dry. Tone. Moisturize.
Egg & Honey Facial:
This easy mask is suitable for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin, leaving it cleansed and silken.
Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants, which are very beneficial to our skin.
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
1 tsp. almond oil
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth. To use, apply to face and rinse with warm water after 15
minutes.
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Egg White Skin Tightener:
As far as masks go, it can't get simpler than this…it leaves your skin tightened and feeling very refreshed.
Ingredients:
1 egg white
Directions:
Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off
with lukewarm water.
Egg Yolk Clarifying Mask:
The egg yolk acts as an ant-oxidant and does wonders for your complexion as it pulls impurities out of your skin,
leaving it soft and healthy.
Ingredients:
Egg yolk
Directions:
Separate the yolk from the egg white. Mix the yolk and apply over clean skin. Let it set for about 15 minutes, then
rinse with warm water.
Fruit Masque:
The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits works wonders for dehydrated skin. This refreshing (and
delicious) mask is ideal after a hot day in the sun.
Ingredients:
1 cup of mixed mashed fruit (try melon, peaches, strawberries, and bananas)
2-3 Tbsp. Double cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. oatmeal powder
Directions:
Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water.
Grapefruit and Parsley Face Mask
This leaves your skin feeling new and refreshed. Parsley is good for oily skin.
3 tbsp. fine oatmeal, 2 tbsp. chopped parsley, juice of 1/2 large grapefruit.
1. Place oatmeal and parsley into a bowl.
2. Mix in enough grapefruit juice to make a spreadable paste. Let soften for about 5 minutes.
3. Spread mixture evenly over entire face (avoiding eye area).
4. Lie down and relax for about 15 minutes.
5. Rinse off mixture with warm water. Pat dry, tone and moisturize.
Herbal Face Scrub
This recipe is very mild and gentle on your skin and an excellent face scrub to make and use for beginners.
Herbal infusion (use dried chamomile, elderflowers or fennel for normal skin types); 2 tablespoons fine oatmeal
1. Mix 3 tablespoons of the herbal infusion (your choice of herb, hot water, left to "infuse" for approximately 20 to
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30 minutes then strain, keeping the infused liquid) with the oatmeal to make a paste. Let stand, allowing the
oatmeal to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Gently massage the mixture into your face for five minutes.
3. Rinse well with tepid water. Pat dry, tone, and moisturize.
Honey Mask:
This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin, making it smooth and soft.
Ingredients:
1½ tbsp. honey
1 egg white
2 tsp. glycerin
1/3 cup flour
Directions:
Whisk the honey, egg white and glycerin, and then add the flour. The result should be a thick paste. Apply to face
and rinse after 15 minutes.
Oatmeal Mask:
Combine a few teaspoons of raw oats with either water, milk or plain yoghurt depending on how rich you want
your mask. Leave it for a while for the oats to soften and then rub onto your face. Leave on your face for around
20 minutes.
I like to use this mask in the bath because it is a bit flaky and it is less messy that way. I make the mask up and
then by the time I have run the bath and got all my bathtime bits and pieces together the mask is ready to use.
The oatmeal mask is fantastic for making your skin feel all creamy and clear.
Rose Petal Facial:
This fragrant facial cleanses and moisturizes your face, leaving you relaxed and silky smooth.
Ingredients:
1 cup clean rose petals
1½ cups full cream milk
1/8-cup vegetable glycerin
Directions:
Fill a pan with water and place another bowl on top (like a double boiler). Heat until the water begins to simmer in
the pan and then pour the milk into the bowl above. Add vegetable glycerin and rose petals. Remove from heat
and let the mixture cool. Once the mixture is cool to the touch, pour it into a blender and mix well.
Wash your face with the rose and milk mixture and rinse with warm water. This mixture can be refrigerated for up
to four days.
Strawberry Mask:
Mask together 3-4 strawberries. Combine with yogurt and/or oatmeal for a rich mask. Apply to your face and
leave 10-15 minutes.
This mask is excellent for oily skins or to exfoliate. It is great to fresh up your skin when it gets a bit oily and yucky
in the hot weather. It is a great way to use up the few over ripe strawberries you always seem to get in the bottom
of a punnet.
Just remember that with any natural product, such as these you should do a test for any allergic reactions to the
ingredients before you use them. Apply a small amount to your skin in your elbow joint and cover with a plaster for
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24 hours.
Vegetable Mask:
This mask works well for oily skin, since it absorbs the surplus oils. Tomatoes are excellent anti-oxidants, and the
curd prevents excessive drying.
Ingredients:
1/2 tomato, mashed (remove seeds and skin)
2 tsp. curd
1 tsp. mashed cucumber
3-4 tsp. oatmeal powder
3 crushed mint leaves.
Directions:
Mix ingredients together and apply on your face. Wait for ten minutes, and then wash off with warm water.
Basic Lip Balm Recipe
Ingredients:
4 oz. Almond Oil (may be substituted for another carrier oil, but do not use mineral oil)
1 oz. beeswax
1 capsule of Vitamin E
Flavoring or Essential Oil
Instructions:
Combine almond oil and beeswax. Warm slowly until beeswax is melted. Remove from heat.
Pierce Vitamin E capsule and squeeze into the mixture. Add a half teaspoon of flavoring or up to 5 drops of
essential oil and mix.
Pour into small jars or lip balm tubes and let harden.
Honey Lip Balm
Number Of Applications : 100
Preparation Time : 0:15
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon beeswax -- grated
1/2 teaspoon cocoa butter
flavored oil of your choice -- to taste
1 vitamin E capsule
-In a small saucepan, melt oil, honey, wax and butter over low heat.
-Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
-Stir in flavoring and contents of vitamin E capsule.
-Pour into container(s) of your choice.
Lip Gloss
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Ingredients:
2 tsp. beeswax
7 tsp. castor oil or Jojoba or sweet almond oil
1 tsp. honey
5 drops of an essential oil such as lemon, peppermint,
orange, lime, tangerine
Melt the oil and beeswax together in a little pan over
low heat until the beeswax is melted. Take off the
stove and then add in your honey and whisk it all
together. When the mixture is nearly cool add in your
essential oil, mix it up again and then pour into your
lip balm container. Since this comes out to be more
like a gloss you can always add more beeswax to it so
that it is a little harder. Maybe another 1/2 tsp.
would do it.
Chocolate Lip Gloss
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Ingredients:
3 Tablespoon. Cocoa Butter
4-5 Chocolate Chips
1 capsule, Vitamin. E
Melt, and blend ingredients with a spoon until smooth,
put into a container and refrigerate until solid.
Peppermint Lip Balm
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Ingredients:
2 Tablespoon. petroleum jelly
1 tsp. beeswax
10-14 drops peppermint Essential Oil
In a small pot, melt the petroleum jelly, then add
beeswax. When melted, remove from heat and add
peppermint Essential Oil. Pour into a lip pot and cool.
Orange-Mango Lip Butter
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4 tsp. infused olive oil
1 tsp. grated beeswax
2 tsp. mango butter
15 drops sweet orange EO, to taste
Vit E capsule (as a preservative)
Melt wax, butter, and oil in a double broiler, allow to cool slightly, then add EO and Vitamin E and pour into clean
containers.
Cranberry Lip Stain
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Ingredients:
Cranberry Sauce - canned or fresh
Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline
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1 tsp. of Cranberry Sauce Juice
Just take a little juice from the cranberry sauce
before you serve it.
1 Tablespoon. of Petroleum Jelly
Mix ingredients together thoroughly with a spoon. Apply to dry lips or use as a lip gloss. Store in a small glass or
plastic jar and refrigerate when not using cranberry juice may spoil.
Lip Stick
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Ingredients:
3 nontoxic Crayola crayons
pure beeswax candle (1 inch in diameter)
3 tablespoons of mineral oil
Peel the paper off your chosen crayons and put the crayons in a plastic baggie. Smash 'em with a hammer
until they break into bits. Combine the bits, a 1 inch slice of candle and the mineral oil in a small, heat
resistant cup. Place the cup in a saucepan and fill the pan with enough water to reach about an inch up
the side of the cup. Heat on the stove
On low, stirring occasionally, until the cup contents melt together. Cool for 15 minutes
Body & Foot Deodorants
1) Add a few cups of tomato juice to the bath water, soak for at least 15 minutes. This is an old, well known
remedy for deodorizing pets and people who have been sprayed by a skunk. . . if it works on that odor, any other
body odors are a piece of cake.
2) Add an infusion of parsley to the bath water as a deodorizer
3) Witch hazel is a very effective deodorant. Simply apply to underarms with cotton balls or gauze.
4) Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda in the bathwater. After bathing and drying, apply baking soda under the
arms
5) Apply cornstarch under the arms
6) Apply vinegar under the arms
7) Use pine soap when bathing
8) Wear all cotton clothing that breathes as opposed to synthetic fibers which cause perspiration and retain odors.
9) For problem odor, avoid eating the following strong smelling and choline rich foods which cause body odor
when sweated out:
Garlic
Onions
Curry
Cumin
Peppers
Eggs
Liver
Fish
Legumes
10) Eat fresh parsley daily
Cream Deodorant
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1/2 ounce cocoa butter
1/2 ounce beeswax
1 Tbsp glycerine
1 Tbsp rosewater
Melt cocoa butter and beeswax slowly in the top of a double boiler. Remove from heat, add glycerine and
rosewater. Add several drops of one or more of the following deodorizing esssential oils: calendula, coriander,
eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sage, or thyme. Stir before use if cream separates.
Herbal Deodorant Powder
2 parts powdered sandalwood (for fragrance and anti-microbal properties)
1 part powdered white oak bark (an astringent)
1 part powdered lovage root (for fragrance)
Pulverize herbs in a blender or food processor until they become a very fine powder. Transfer powder into a
clean, dry iron skillet and very lightly pan-roast to set resins and scents. Fill muslin draw-string bags with the
powdered herbs, or use handkerchiefs tied with a string or ribbon. Pat bags under your arms or on feet.
"No-Sweat" Tea
The following herbs, when brewed and drunk as a tea are reported to reduce perspiration within 2 hours of use
with its effects lasting several days:
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon dried hops
1 teaspoon stinging nettle
1 teaspoon fresh cut rose petals
1 teaspoon fresh or dried strawberry leaves
1 teaspoon fresh walnut leaves
3 tablespoons of dried sage leaves
Combine all ingredients, cover and steep for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.
Radish Deodorant
Extract the juice from about 2 dozen radishes, add 1/4 teaspoon of glycerin. Pour into a squirt bottle and keep
refrigerated. Squirt under arms after a bath or pour some into the palm of your hand and rub under the arms.
Stick Deodorant
4 ounces cornstarch
2 ounces baking soda
1 ounces liquid chorophyll
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces distilled water
8 ounces beeswax
10-15 drops of honeysuckle, rose, coriander or essential oil of your choice.
Mix all ingredients except wax and chorophyll in a bowl, stir thoroughly. Melt wax in top of a double boiler over
very low heat, remove from heat. Add the other ingredients and blend well. If the wax thickens too much to be
workable, heat again. As the mixture begins to cool, but before it hardens, add the liquid clorophyll and essential
oils. Pour into molds. Let harden. Remove from molds. Store in a tightly closed container away from heat to avoid
shrinkage.
Turnip Deodorant
Apply the juice of fresh raw turnips under the arms
Deodorizing Foot Bath
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Soak the feet in the following solution:
1/2 cup white vinegar
5-6 Tbsp Epson salts
1 gallon warm water
Sage Foot Bath
Soak your feet in a bowl of warm/hot water with 2 drops of essential oil of sage every day for a week.
Pine Foot Bath
For foot odor, bathe the feet in a mixture of witch hazel and essential oil of pine
Sage Foot Deodorant
Pulverize some dried or fresh sage, sprinkle the powder into shoes before wearing.
Sage Deodorizing Foot Powder
1 tablespoon of baking powder
2 drops of Sage essential oil
Mix baking powder and oil in a plastic bag, shake well. Allow to dry. Break up any clumps that may have formed.
Dust feet regularly with the powder and add a teaspoon in the shoes overnight.
All Natural Toothpaste
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp peppermint oil
1/4 tsp spearmint
1/4 cup arrowroot
1/4 cup powdered orrisroot
1/4 cup water
1 tsp ground sage
Instructions:
Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water until the paste is desired the consistency.
Store at room temperature in a tightly covered jar.
You can also substitute 1/2 tsp each of oil of cinnamon and oil of cloves for peppermint/spearmint if desired.
Breath Fresheners
1) Chew fresh parsley to sweeten the breath.
2) Chew fennel seeds to freshen the breath.
3) Chew anise seeds to freshen the breath.
4) Chew a few peppermint or spearmint leaves or drink a cup of peppermint tea
5) Add 1 drop of myrrh oil to 1 cup of cooled, boiled water. Use as gargle/mouthwash. tea
Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
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2 Tbsp dried lemon or orange rind
1/4 cup baking soda
2 Tsp salt
Place rinds in food processor, grind until peel becomes a fine powder. Add baking soda and salt then process a
few seconds more until you have a fine powder. Store in an airtight tin or jar. Dip moistened toothbrush into
mixture, brush as usual.
Basic Toothpaste
1 Tsp of the Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
1/4 Tsp Hydrogen peroxide
Mix into a paste and brush as usual.
Loretta's Toothpaste
1 Tsp baking soda,
1/4 Tsp hydrogen peroxide
1 drop oil of peppermint
Mix to make a paste, dip toothbrush into mixture, brush as usual.
Lemon Clove Tooth Cleanser
Mix:
Small amount of finely powdered sage
1 ounce of finely powdered myrrh
1 pound powdered arrow root
3 ounces powdered orris root
20 drops oil of lemon
10 drops oil of cloves
12 drops oil of bergamot
Rub oils into the powdered ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
Strawberry Tooth Cleanser
1 Tsp of the above Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
1 Tbsp crushed ripe strawberries
Mix strawberries and powder into a paste and brush as usual.
Vanilla & Rose Geranium Toothpaste
1/2 ounce powdered chalk
3 ounces powdered orris root
4 teaspoons of tincture of vanilla
15 drops oil of rose geranium
Honey, enough to make a paste
Combine all ingredients and mix until you have a paste the consistency you like. Store in an airtight container.
Use a clean stick (popsicle) to scoop paste onto brush. Store the stick in same container.
Tooth Care
1) Mash some fresh strawberries and use as you would any other "tooth paste"
2) Using fresh sage leaves, rub over the teeth to clean and whiten.
Rosemary-Mint Mouthwash
2 1/2 cups distilled or mineral water
1 tsp fresh mint leaves
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1tsp rosemary leaves
1 tsp anise seeds
Boil the water, add herbs and seeds, infuse for 20 minutes. Cool, strain and use as a gargle/mouthwash. If you
wish to make up a larger quantity, double or triple the recipe then add 1 tsp of tincture of myrrh as a natural
preservative.
Spearmint Mouthwash
6 ounces water
2 ounces vodka
4 teaspoons liquid glycerine
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
10-15 drops Spearmint essential oil
Boil water and vodka, add glycerine and aloe vera gel. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly. Add spearmint oil,
shake well. Pour into bottle, cap tightly.
For dry nails
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2 tsp. gelatin
1/2 glass fruit juice
mix together, drink at once
repeat daily for atleast 6 weeks. Regularly, soak fingernails in a bowl of warmed olive oil for about 5 min. Dry with
soft towel, gently pushing back cuticles.
Dill And Horsetail Nail Bath
2 tb (30ml) chopped horsetail
2 tb (30ml) dill seed
1 c (225ml) boiling water
Pour the water over the two herbs and steep for at least an hour.
Strain the liquid into a bottle
Both these herbs contain silicic acid, which helps to strengthen nails. Warm the mixture before using and soak
your nails in it for ten minutes every other day.
For weak nails
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Massage wheat germ oil into cuticles.
Fingernail Treatments
1) Beat 1 egg yolk in a small bowl. Soak fingernails for 5 minutes. Rinse.
2) Forget the Palmolive Madge! Make a solution of pure castile soap and water in a large bowl, soak hands and
nails for about 10-15 minutes.
Dill & Horsetail Nail Soak
2 Tbsp chopped horsetail herb
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2 Tbsp dill seeds
1 cup boiling water
Pour water over herbs, steep for 1-2 hours. Strain and bottle. To use: warm some of the solution, pour into a small
bowl, soak nails for 10 minutes.
Lady's Mantle Hand Mask
2 Tbsp finely ground oatmeal
1Tbsp lady's mantle infusion
1 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp glycerin
Mix all to form a smooth paste. Apply to hands at bedtime. Leave on for 1/2 hour, wash off and apply moisturizing
cream overnight (wear gloves) Wash off in the morning.
Cornmeal Hands Mask
Mix 1/4 cup corn meal with 3 Tbsp. milk. Heat over low heat until a paste forms. Add 1 drop almond oil. Let cool.
Spread on hands, leave on for about 10 minutes. Rinse.
Lady's Mantle Hand Lotion
2 Tbsp of a strong infusion of lady's mantle
2 Tbsp glycerin
2 tsp carrageen moss (Irish Moss) melted in a little hot water
4 Tbsp vodka
10 drops essential oil of rose or geranium
Stir glycerin into melted moss. Add essential oil to vodka, then blend into the glycerin mixture. Stir in lady's mantle
infusion, blend well. Pour into jar, cap tightly. Shake before using.
Heavy Duty Barrier Cream
4 Tbsp Unpetroleum Jelly (available in natural foods stores)
2 handfuls fresh elderflowers
Melt jelly, add elderflowers. Steep for 45 minutes, reheating the jelly when it solidifies. Reheat until mixture is
liquified, strain through a fine sieve into a jar. Cool, then cap tightly.
Heavy Duty Gardeners Hand Cream
2 Tablespoons of shaved beeswax
1/2 Teaspoon of carnuba wax
2 Tablespoons of jojoba oil
1 Teaspoon of aloe vera gel
10 drops of Vitamin E oil ( or 4 capsules)
1 drop of your favorite essentail oil for fragrance
Melt the first four ingredients in a stainless steel pot on the stove or use a glass pyrex cup in the microwave.
Remove from heat and beat until cool, adding the Vitamin E oil before mixture thickens. Continue beating until this
mixture becomes creamy. Add your favorite essential oil, continue beating until cream has completely cooled.
Spoon your cream into a jar, store in a cool dark place.
Banana Hand & Foot Cream
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Dry hands and feet will become smooth and soft overnight if you mix:
Bananas
Honey
Lemon juice
Natural margarine
Smear on hands and wear white gloves to bed. Wash off in the morning. For dry feet, smear the mixture on and
wear heavy socks to bed, wash off in the morning.
Wheatgerm Hot Oil Fingernail Treatment
Soak fingernails in warmed wheat germ oil for about 5 minutes. Wipe off oil, then massage nails. Strengthens
weak and brittle nails.
Eye Care
1) The best overall eye tonic is eyebright (an herb). Make a tea of it and either use the teabags or soak cotton
balls or soft gauze in the tea and apply to eyes as a compress while lying down.
2) For puffy and swollen eyes, make a wet compress of 4 Tbsp. freshly grated raw potato. Place on the eyes for
about 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
3) To reduce swelling and for bags under the eyes, brew a cup of strong rosehip tea. Soak 2 cotton balls in the
tea or use 2 tea bags, lie down and place over the eyes.
4) For dark cirles, cut a fresh fig in half, place a half over each eye.
5) To soothe tired, irritated eyes, cut the end of a cumber into 1/4 in thick slices. Apply a cool slice to each eye.
6) Raw potato slices laid on sore eyes reduces heat and redness.
7) For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while
you rest.
8) For tired or bloodshot eyes, soak sterile cotton balls or soft cloth in cold skim milk. Place over eyes for 10
minutes. Rinse entire face in warm,then cool, water.
9) To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20
minutes. Rinse with warm water.
A
nkle or Elbow Sprain
Cloves--3 drops
Ginger--20 drops
Nutmeg--17 drops
Dilute in 1 oz carrier oil. Massage all over the foot and ankle three times a day.
Arm Strain or Finger Sprain
Likely causes are contact sports, throwing, weight lifting, and dance. A strain or injury to the muscles or tendons
of the upper or lower arm. Use the ice method followed by massage of the area with the following formula, three
times a day for two days:
Black Pepper--10 drops
Ginger--15 drops
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Nutmeg--5 drops
Dilute in 2 tablespoons carrier oil.
Back Pain Formula
Eucalyptus--10 drops
Ginger--10 drops
Lavender--10 drops
Use 5 drops to 1 teaspoon carrier oil. Massage onto effected area.
Massage Oil for Sore Muscles
Allspice--5 drops
Cajeput--3 Drops
Chamomile--3 drops
Cinnamon--4 drops
Sweet Almond Oil--15ml
Mix all oils. Work into muscles after a workout.
Massage Oil for Sore Muscles
Allspice--5 drops
Cajeput--3 Drops
Chamomile--3 drops
Cinnamon--4 drops
Sweet Almond Oil--15ml
Mix all oils. Work into muscles after a workout.
Tennis Elbow
Eucalyptus peppermint--10 drops
Ginger--10 drops
Rosemary--10 drops
Dilute in 2 Tbsp carrier oil. Massage area.
About Massage Oils
Common questions about the art of making massage oils.
(See below for recipes)
What Are Carrier Oils?
Carrier oils are vegetable oils used to dilute the concentrated essential oils, they help to slow down the
evaporation of the essential oils and help absorb them into the skin. The carrier oils should be "Extra virgin or cold
pressed vegetable oils" for maximum benefit. Some good carrier oils include mineral oil, grapeseed, canola,
safflower, sunflower, sesame, wheat germ, olive and peanut oil.
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What Safety Precautions Should I Take?
Essentail oils are highly concentrated extracts so keep away from the eyes ( If oil comes in contact with the eyes,
rinse it out with a few drops of pure Sweet Almond Oil, not water. Seek medical attention.) and never take them
internally. They should not be applied directly to the skin but mixed with a carrier oil such as mineral oil to dilute
them as the oils are in concentrated form. Never increase the dose of essential oil. Some oils are toxic in large
amounts.
*NOTE: Do not go out in the sun for at least 6 hours after using any of these oils in your recipes: Ginger, lemon,
orange and Bergamot, they can cause skin irritations if exposed to sun.
*Do not use on Pregnant women or children under the age of two.
The 5 main essential oil types:
Floral, Spicy, Woody, Citrus, Green
Quick fact:
Essential oils are distilled from herbs, fruits, petals, bark, rind, sap, flowers, roots, seeds, leaves, grasses.
Basic Message Oil
Ingredients:
6 teaspoons carrier oil of your choice
8 drops of essential oil of your choice
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Wild Fields Massage Oil
Ingredients:
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6-8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of chamomile
2 drops rose
2 drops rosemary
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Crescent Moon Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons wheat germ oil
6 drops of chamomile
4 drops neroli
2 drops rose
1 drop basil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Minty Fresh Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons Grapeseed oil
3 drops of Eucalpytus
4 drops Rosemary
2 drops Peppermint
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips. Oriental
Innocense Massage Oil
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Ingredients:
8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of orange blossom
2 drops rosemary
2 drops sandalwood
1 drop jasmine
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Fall Harvest Massage Oil
Ingredients:
12 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of bergamot
2 drops cardamom
2 drops jasmine
1 drop orange blossom
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Geranium Potluck Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of geranium
4 drops coriander
2 drops rose
1 drop lemongrass
Directions:
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Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Echos of the Wild Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons safflower oil
5 drops of orange blossoms
2 drops sandalwood
2 drops jasmine
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Blossom Groves Massage Oil
Ingredients:
8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of orange blossom
2 drops lemongrass
2 drops neroli
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Exquisite Sandalwood Massage Oil
Ingredients:
8-10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of sandalwood
2 drops lavender
2 drops rosewood
2 drops rose
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Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Exotic Patchouli Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
7 drops of patchouli
4 drops jasmine
2 drops rose
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips
Forest Nights Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons Grapeseed oil
5 drops of Rosewood essential oil
2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Chamomile essential oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Enchanting Days Massage Oil
Ingredients:
8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of sandalwood essential oil
2 drops rosemary oil
2 drops neroli essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
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Songs of the Orient Massage Oil
Ingredients:
6-8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of sandalwood essential oil
2 drops myrrh essential oil
2 drops jasmine essential oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Spice of Life Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons olive oil
6 drops of ginger
4 drops jasmine essential oil
2 drops orange essence
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Passage of India Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
7 drops of sandalwood essential oil
2 drops orange
2 drops rose
1 drop cinnamon
Directions:
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Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Tea Tree Temptations Massage Oil
Ingredients:
8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of jasmine essential oil
2 drops tea tree oil
2 drops neroli essential oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Summer Rain Massage Oil
Ingredients:
6-8 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of lavender essential oil
2 drops rose
2 drops jasmine essential oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Night Dreams Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons grapeseed oil
6 drops of chamomile
4 drops jasmine
2 drops rose
1 drop lavender
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
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Soothing Sensations Massage Oil
Ingredients:
10 teaspoons safflower oil
5 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops Violet
2 drops Chamomile
2 drop Frankincense
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
Anti-cellulite Massage Oil
Base oil:
Almond oil--2 tablespoons
Carrot Tissue--5 drops
Jojoba--5 drops
Blend well.
Essential oil blend:
Fennel--8 drops
Grapefruit--14 drops
Lemon--8 drops
Blend well. Then add to base oil blend. Blend well.
Fat Attack Massage Oils
Are made by combining:
Essential Oil Blend--30 drops
Sweet Almond Oil--2 Tbsp
Carrot Tissue Oil--10 drops
Blend the almond and carrot oil together before blending in the essential oils.
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