Mix all ingredients in bowl or 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup and spoon into clean wide mouth container. Approximately 1 cup (250 ml). Standing in the shower scrub body from the feet upward with the Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub. Rinse off with water. This body scrub can be made in larger quantities. However, reduce essential oils and keep on checking the scent until it is pleasing to your nose. Tip: Reuse any wide mouth containers that you may have. Glass containers are not suitable for the shower.
In bowl combine fine raw cane sugar, oil, honey, aloe vera and vitamin E oil. Add essential oils and stir. This scrub should have the consistency of custard. Add more oil if it is lumpy. Fill large wide mouth plastic jar and seal. Standing in the shower, scrub body from the feet upward with the sugar scrub and rinse off. Your skin will feel wonderfully soft. This body scrub can be made in larger quantities. However, reduce essential oils and keep on checking the scent until it is pleasing to your nose. Tip: Reuse any wide mouth containers that you may have. Glass containers are not suitable for the shower.
Combine first 3 ingredients in a stainless steel bowl. Stir to blend. Add essential oils. Stir thoroughly to disburse the oils. Cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 10 minutes. Check on fragrance intensity. If desired, add more essential oils. Fill jars with bath salts. When taking a bath, throw a handful of Milky Way Bath Salts into the tub and enjoy! Tip: Reuse any wide mouth containers you may have. Avoid glass in the bathtub area.
Make a herbal infusion (tea) with calendula flowers and distilled water. Allow to steep for 8 hours or overnight. Heat infusion in hot water bath until fairly hot. Transfer to blender. Add xanthan gum. Caution: Never fill the blender to the top with hot liquid. The pressure in the container could blow the lid off. Only fill it partially and keep your hand on the lid. Blend until gelled. Transfer to a large glass measuring cup and allow to cool down until warm. Add oil, vegetable glycerin and aloe vera gel. When cooled down completely add essential oils and pour into bottle. Tip: Sanitize and reuse commercial body wash and shampoo bottles. This recipe can easily be doubled. So if you like it, make a double batch. If you do not have the above essential oils, citrus and/or lavender essential oils are pleasing either by themselves or combined.
Yield – Approximately 450 ml Make infusion with dried rosemary and allow to steep for 8 hours or overnight. Reheat infusion until fairly hot. Transfer to blender and add xanthan gum. Keep hand on lid and blend until gelled. Using spatula pour into bowl. Add shea butter, grapeseed oil and aloe vera gel. Allow to cool down. When lukewarm add essential oils. Pour into bottle and cap. Tip: Sanitize and reuse commercial shampoo bottles. This recipe can easily be doubled. Use 20 Drops Lavender or Juniper essential oil and 8 Drops Rosemary essential oil when doubling the recipe.
Yield – 200 ml This gets any remaining soap out of your hair. It makes your hair look nice and shiny. Combine ingredients in bottle and shake. Use each time after washing your hair. Keep your head back when splashing the rinse on your hair. Rinse with water. This recipe can be halved. Tip: Sanitize and reuse commercial shampoo/conditioning bottles.
This is a very simple treatment that nourishes the hair. Warm ramekin in the microwave. Pour 2 tablespoons oil in the ramekin. Add essential oil. Thoroughly massage the warm oil into your scalp. Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap. Retaining the heat will facilitate the conditioning process. Leave your hair covered for up to 1 hour. Wash your hair as usual for a shiny result.
Yield – Approximately 450 ml or just under 2 cups For newborns: 8 drops Lavender or 4 drops Chamomile essential oil 2 months or older: 12 drops Tangerine/Mandarin essential oil Make herbal infusion with calendula flowers and distilled water. Allow to steep for 8 hours or overnight. Heat infusion in hot water bath until fairly hot. Transfer to blender. Add xanthan gum. Keep hand on lid and blend until gelled. Using spatula, transfer to a large glass measuring cup or bowl. Allow to cool down until warm. Add oil, vegetable glycerin and aloe vera gel. Add essential oils when cooled down completely. Pour into bottle. Tip: Sanitize and reuse commercial body wash and shampoo bottles. This recipe can easily be doubled. So if you like it, make a double batch.
Yield – Approximately 450 ml or just under 2 cups Make infusion with calendula petals and distilled water. Allow to steep for 8 hours or overnight. Heat infusion au bain marie until fairly hot. Using spatula transfer to blender. Add xanthan gum. Keep hand on lid and blend until gelled. Transfer to a large glass measuring cup or bowl. Add shea butter, oil and aloe vera gel. Add essential oils when lukewarm. Pour into bottle and cap. Approximately 450 ml or just under 2 cups.
Yield – Approximately 125 ml or 1/2 cup of ointment For babies 2 months or older! Place cocoa butter and grapeseed oil in Pyrex measuring cup in hot water bath. Add essential oils when completely melted. Pour immediately into jars or tins and cap. Allow to solidify without moving the jars or tins. Apply to chest and breathe deeply. This soft salve will promote open breathing. Recipe can be doubled. Tip: Sanitize and reuse our cobald blue glass jars. They are perfect for this salve. A great gift for a baby shower!
Yield – Approximately 650 ml Does anybody still iron out there? This will give a lovely scent to your shirts. Can also be misted onto your pillow for a restful sleep. Using a funnel, put witch hazel extract in a large dark glass bottle. Add lavender essential oil. Add distilled water. Use 125 ml bottles with atomizers. Tip: This recipe can be halved. It makes a lovely gift for family and friends. Sanitize and reuse our Refreshing Toner bottles for this recipe.
Yield – Approximately 250 ml or 1 cup This is a wonderful air freshener to mist into the air just before your guests arrive… Dissolve the essential oils in the witch hazel extract. Add distilled water and blend. Pour in a bottle with an atomizer top.
Yield – Approximately 125 ml This ointment has antimicrobial, expectorant and antibacterial properties. Place cocoa butter and grapeseed oil in Pyrex measuring cup in hot water bath. Add essential oils when completely melted. Pour immediately into jars or tins and cap. Allow to solidify without moving the jars or tins. Apply to chest and breathe deeply. This soft salve will promote open breathing. Recipe can be doubled. Tip: Sanitize and reuse our blue glass jars. They are perfect for this salve.: Sanitize and reuse our blue glass jars. They are perfect for this salve.
Yield – Approximately 250 ml or 1 cup Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove saucepan from the heat. Allow to cool down to a comfortable temperature. Add vegetable glycerin, witch hazel extract and aloe vera gel. Let cool to room temperature. Add essential oils and bottle. Tip: Sanitize and reuse our blue glass bottles. Either a lotion pump or an atomizer can be used for this mouth wash.
Yield – Approximately 750 ml or 3 cups Combine distilled water and liquid soap. Add oil and aloe vera gel. Stir to combine. Add essential oils. Break open garlic capsules and add to mixture. Stir to combine. Tip: Sanitize and reuse commercial shampoo bottles.
Fold bandana diagonally up to the last fold. Put vodka or gin in a small bowl or ramekin. Add essential oils. Break garlic capsules and squeeze contents into the essential oil mixture to blend. Drizzle over one side of bandana and fold over. Allow to dry before putting around your pet’s neck. Fold and store in a small zippered sandwich bag if not using right away. The flea bandana will remain effective for 1 month. Tip: Bandanas can be purchased at dollar stores.
Face & Body
Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub
Invigorating Sugar Body Scrub
Milky Way Bath Salts
Body Wash
Hair
Pure Shampoo
Hair Rinse
Nourishing Hair Treatment
For Babies & Children
Gentle Rain Baby Wash
Gentle Rain Baby Shampoo
Chest Cold Ointment
For The Home
Lavender Linen Water
Uplifting Air Freshener
Health
Chest Cold Ointment
Mouth Wash
Pets
Dog Shampoo
Fancy Flea Bandana