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100ORGANICSKINCARERECIPES
MakeYourOwnFreshandFabulousOrganicBeautyProducts
JESSICARESSFounderof
Avon,Massachusetts
CONTENTS
Introduction
CHAPTER1WHATYOUNEEDTOKNOWABOUTSKINCARE
CHAPTER2FACIALCARE
AcaiBerryFacialScrub
SheaButterLipBalm
MacaVitalityScrub
AyurvedicFacialCleansingGrains
GentleGlowWashingGrains
ClarifyingToner
OilCleanserforCloggedPores
RooibosRoseToner
BalancingFacialMoisturizer
VitalFacialMoisturizer
LuxuriousVita-EFacialOil
GreenTeaEyeCream
SpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkin
SoothingHerbalSteam
ChocolateLipScrub
GreenTeaandAdzukiCleansingGrains
CHAPTER3FACIALMASKS
YerbaFlaxFace-FoodMask
RadiantOrangeMask
GreenClayRoseMilkMask
ClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurge
Carrot-CoconutNutraMoistMask
AztecHoneyandWineMask
Coco-SuperfruitMask
ChiaCoconutSuperfoodMask
SoothingOil-FreeMask
ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMask
GoGreenMoistureMask
AgaveRoseAnti-AgingMask
RainforestElixirMask
FreshPetalsMask
CHAPTER4BODYSCRUBSANDWASHES
OliveButterScrub
JavaneseGoldBodyScrub
SugarChaiHoneyScrub
HerbGardenBodyScrub
GentleOatmealWash
MochaLatteScrub
CitrusBlastBodyScrub
Vanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrub
AlmondMoistureScrub
ValenciaCoffeeScrub
FloralOatmealWash
LemonPoppySeedScrub
InvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWash
SheaButterBodyWash
HoneyCoconutBodyWash
CHAPTER5BODYBUTTERSANDOILS
BodyButterBars
HealingComfreySalve
Gardener’sHerbalBalm
WhippedSheaBodyButter
LovelyBodyButter
Coco-SpiceBodyButter
LuxuriousBodyOil
SoreMuscleMassageOil
WarmCinnamonMassageOil
CuticleSaverTreatment
CHAPTER6BATHS
Coconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBath
MermaidBath
SunshineCBath
BathMelts
MoisturizingBathSalts
BathFizzies
AngelSoakforColdandFlu
IdealLuxuryBath
ChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBath
CHAPTER7INFUSIONS
GreenTea–InfusedOil
ChaiSpice–InfusedOil
Rosemary-InfusedOil
Vanilla-InfusedOil
FreshComfreyOil
FreshHerbalOil
Lavender-InfusedOil
SweetDreamtime–InfusedOil
LayeredLavenderFlowerWater
Old-FashionedRosewater
AromaticVanillaInfusion
CHAPTER8WHOLEBODYSPATREATMENTS
Head-to-ToePumpkinMask
GlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMask
CoconutRiceConditioningExfoliant
AmbrosiaFaceandBodyMask
VanillaIslePerfume
BlushingBrideUbtanExfoliant
DetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrap
FizzyMojitoFootSpa
SoothingScalpandHairTreatment
JasmineHairFinishingOil
SunriseSpaWater
CucumberDe-PufferSpaWater
StrawberrySuperCSipper
QuickCoconutCantaloupeCooler
RosyGreenTeaSpaWater
CHAPTER9SUNCARE
Sun-KissedPre-TanningBodyScrub
YogurtLavenderComfortBodyMaskandBath
Avo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBodyMask
CalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencher
CoolingAnti-ItchPaste
Soothe-My-SunburnBath
HealingSunburnSprayandCompress
CucumberRoseSunburnRelief
SunProtectionLotionStick
BeachyBabeHairSpray
AppendixA:EssentialOilBlends
AppendixB:BonusFacialTreatments
AppendixC:GlossaryofIngredients
MetricConversionChart
Copyright
INTRODUCTION
DoyouwanttoslatheryourlipswithanedibleChocolateLipScrub?LayinthebathtubanddriftawayonthecleanscentofanInvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWash?WrapyourselfintheluxuryofaGlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMask?
Throughout100OrganicSkincareRecipes,you’llfindamazingskincareproductsthatwilltakeyourskin—andyourmind,body,andspirit—toplacesthey’veneverbeenbefore.Filledwithall-naturalingredientslikefreshherbs,flowers,honey,sheabutter,orauniqueessentialoilblend(AppendixA),eachrecipegivesyoutheopportunitytomixupyourownpersonalizedbatchofskincarethatisfreeofthehazardouschemicalsfoundinstore-boughtbrands.Eachingredienthasbeenchosenforitshealthandbeautybenefits,detailedintheGlossaryofIngredients(AppendixC).Eachrecipecontainsstep-by-stepinstructionsthatteachyouhowtouseoils,herbs,andotherorganicingredientstocreatenourishingproductsforhealthyskin.InAppendixByouwillfindfacialcaretreatmentplanstohelpyoucreateanaturalbeautyroutinethat’sperfectforyouruniqueskintype.Theserecipes—fromtheLayeredLavenderFlowerWatertotheLemon
PoppySeedScrub—areinspiredbythesimplethingsinlifethatmakeyoufeelalive.Thegorgeousflowersbloominginthegarden.Thefreshandtangyscentoffreshfruit.Asoftlyscentedbreeze.Natureprovidesanamazingworldfullofdivinelydecadentandinfinitelytherapeuticingredientsforyoutocreatetheseexquisitespaproducts.Eachrecipeisorganic,natural,andchemical-free.Becausewhywouldyouputsomethingonyourbodythatyouwouldn’tputinit?Eachoneofthesereplenishingproductsisspecialandunique,andtheyare
deceptivelyeasytocreate—whichmeanstheymakeimpressivegiftsfor
deceptivelyeasytocreate—whichmeanstheymakeimpressivegiftsforholidays,birthdays,oranyotherspecialoccasion.Youcanmaketheseskincarerecipesinyourownkitchenwiththetoolsandingredientsyouhaveonhand.Mostoftheingredientscanbefoundatthenaturalfoodstoreorfarmer’smarket.ThereareafewspecialtyingredientsortypesofpackagingthatareeasilyfoundonlinewithaquickInternetsearch.Iformulatethesegorgeousrecipeswithlove.It’ssimplywhatIdo.Ihopethat
shows.AndIhopeyouwilllovediscoveringthesecreationsasmuchasIenjoyedputtingthemtogetherforyou.Icreatedspaceforyoutoaddyourpersonaltoucheswithdecorativepackaging,layeringscents,anddreamingupfabulouswaystoplananabsolutelydivineHomeSpaDay.Ihumblysuggestthatyoumaketheserecipeswithfocusedhealingintentionandlotsoflove.ThosetwolittlethingsaremysecretandfavoriteingredientsandIincludetheminallofmyrecipes.Mayyourskinglowlikethepetalsofaflowerandsmellassweet…
xoxoSpaGoddess
CHAPTER1
WHATYOUNEEDTOKNOWABOUTSKINCARE
Haveyouevernotwashedyourfacebeforebedandawakenedtoabunchoflittlepimples?Probably.HaveyouevereatenabunchofFrenchfries,chocolate,orjunkfoodandhadyourskineruptinanepicbreakoutinthenextdayortwo?Whohasn’t!Therelationshipbetweenyourskinandyourbodyissymbiotic,mutuallyreliant,andinterdependent.It’simportanttorealizethatthefoundationforhealthy,radiantskinstartsontheinside.
Yourskinisthelargestandfastest-growingorganofyourbodyandaccountsfor6to10percentofyourbodyweight.Allofyourcellsrequiregoodnutrition,properhydration,oxygenation,anddetoxificationtothrive.Whatyouputonyourskinisjustasimportantaswhatyouputinyourbody.Withthisinmind,healthyskincanbeachievedbymakingpositive,well-consideredchoicesinrelationtoyourmind,body,andspirit.Inadditiontoyourskincareregimen,youwanttopayattentiontoadditionalfactorsthatcancontributetohealthyskin,including:
Sunexposure
Eatinghabits
Hydration
Exercise
Environmentalpollutants,andmore…
Allofthesefactorscombinewithyourgeneticmakeupandoverallwellnesstocomprisethehealthofyourskin.Andwhileskincareproductscanhelpcombatandcorrectsomeoftheinherentissuesandskinconditions,itisbesttothinkofhealthyskinholistically,aspartofacompletelyhealthyyou.Afterall,ahealthyyouisahappyyou.Keepingthatinmind,let’stakealookatthesimplethingsthatmaketherecipesinthisbookdecadent,healthy,andinspiring!
FreshIngredientsThroughoutthebook,youwillfindmanyrecipesthatcallforfreshfruits,vegetables,herbs,andflowers.Justlikethefoodyoueat,thesenaturalskincareingredientsarebestusedwhenfresh.Freshingredientsareattheirpeakofvitality,andplantsthatarepickedattheirpeakandusedimmediatelywillcontributetheirnutrient-richvitalitytotherecipe.You’llalsofindsuperfoodsinquiteafewoftheskincarerecipesduetotheirhighconcentrationsofvitalphytonutrientsthatgreatlybenefityourskin.Butnomatterwhichrecipeyoumake,rememberthatfreshisbest!
MaketheRightSizeYou’llfindbothsingleuseandlargebatchrecipesthroughoutthebook.Mostofthesingleuserecipesaremadewithfresh,perishableskinfoodingredientsandareintendedtobeusedimmediately.Thelargerbatchrecipescanbemadeaheadoftimeandusedinyourdailyfacialcareroutinesandweeklyhomesparituals.You’llalsofindavarietyofrecipesthatmakemultiples,suchastheBathFizziesandBodyButterBarsthatyoucancreativelypackageaspartyfavorsandgorgeoushandmadegiftsforyourlovedones.
NaturalandOrganicForme,organicisalifestyle.Myskincarecompany,AngelFaceBotanicals,wasfoundedonorganicprinciples.MymaingoalwhenIstartedmyskincare
companywastoofferconsumershighlyeffective,ultra-luxuriousbotanicallybasedproductswithincrediblenaturalscents.Therecipesyou’llfindthroughoutthisbookallowyoutocreateyourownnaturalanddeliciouslyscentedproductsinyourownhome.So,whenshoppingfortheingredients,keepthequalityofthefinalproductinmind.Yourcreationwillonlybe“organic”iftherawmaterialsyousourceareorganic.Unfortunately,iftheingredientisn’torganic,thenyoucanalmostguaranteethatitwasgrownwithsyntheticfertilizersandpesticidesand/orisageneticallymodifiedingredient.Imakeconsciouschoicestolimitmyexposuretomanmadechemicalsinourenvironment,andIencourageyoutodothesame.Iamafirmbelieverinthebenefitsoforganicfarmingforourfoodandwatersupply,forourskincareproducts,andfortheoverallhealthandwell-beingofourplanetEarthandallofherinhabitants.
AromatherapyandHerbalSkinCareManyoftheskincarerecipesinthebookwillbenefitallskintypes,andothersareintendedforspecificskintypesandconditions.Youmanywonderhowthesamefacialcleansercouldbenefitdry,maturingskinandalsobegoodforoily,acne-proneskin.Well,manybotanicalingredientsareadaptogens,orbalancers.Thismeansthat,astheplantsubstancemakesitswaythroughthebloodstream,itattendstothespecificneedsoftheindividualperson.Forexample,aproductcanbeeithercalmingorstimulatingdependingonthepersonwhousesit.WhilethisconceptisnotwidelyacceptedinWesternmedicalphilosophy,ithasbeeneffectivelyemployedforthousandsofyearsintraditionalChinesemedicine,aswellasAyurvedicmedicine,whichhasasimilarconceptcalledrasayana.Additionally,allskintypesbenefitfromincreasedcellularhealthandregeneration.Manyoftheskincarepreparationsincludedinthisbookareformulatedastonicskinconditionerstopromotevitalityandsupportbalancedoilproductioninallskintypes.
TheHomeSpaItisimportanttosetasidesome“metime”everyonceinawhiletoenjoya
Itisimportanttosetasidesome“metime”everyonceinawhiletoenjoyahomesparitual.Thisisacompletelyself-directednurturingexperiencethatbenefitseveryaspectofyou,includingphysicalandmentaldetoxification,stressreduction,raisingself-esteem,andincreasedoverallhealthandwell-being.Youmayalsowanttohavefriendsoverforahomespapartywhereyoucookupafabulousarrayofhomemadeskincaretreatstoenjoyasagroup.Whetheryoucreateameditativesolitaryspadayoraboisteroushomespa
partywithfriends,thegoalistopamperyourself,nurtureyourskin,reviveyourspirit,andrestorebalancetoyourentirebeing.Duringthesehomespasessions,deliberatelyleaveyourdailyworriesatthedoorandsurrendertorelaxationandreplenishment.Thisisyour“metime”tonurturehealthandvitalityinyourmind,body,andspirit.Youhavecommittedtoasensoryjourneywiththesolepurposeofmakingpositiveimprovementstoyouroverallwell-being.Createthehomesparecipesinthisbookforyourenjoyment,yourbeautification,yourstressrelease,yourjoy.
AboveAll,LoveYourselfTruebeautycomesfrombeinghappyandfeelingbeautiful.Usingfabulousskincareandhomespaproductsjustfeelsgood,makesyourskinhappy,andmakesyourheartglowtoo.Withthatinmind,hereismyfavoriteandmostvaluablebeautysecret,thesimplethingthatyoucandoeverydaytoenhanceyourinnerglowandouterradiance.Areyoureadyforthis?Allyouhavetodoislookinthemirroratleastonceeachdayandsaytoyourself:“Youaresobeautiful.Iloveyou!”Ifthisseemshard,doitanyway!Themoreyoudothis,theeasieritwillbecome.Justtakeadeepbreath,inhalelove,andexhalepeace.Thissimpleprocessactuallygoesreallydeep,tothecoreofyourbeing.Itcanbringemotionsanddeeperissuestothesurface.Andthatisagoodthing!Yourheartfeltemotionsareabeautifulreflectionofyou.“Youaresobeautiful.Iloveyou!”Justsimplysaythosewordstoyourself,
everyday.Soonafteryoustartthis,peopleinyourlifewillnoticeanewsparkleinyoureyeorabounceinyourstep.Don’tbesurprisedifyoustarttoreceive
inyoureyeorabounceinyourstep.Don’tbesurprisedifyoustarttoreceiverandomcomplimentsonthepeaceandradiancethatyoucarry.Anditcomesfrommakingthissimplestatementyourreality.Themoreyousaythis,themoreyoufeelit;believeit,andlivethistruthdeepdowninyourcore:Youaresobeautiful!Thepointoftheskincarerecipesandtheadviceyou’llfindthroughoutthe
bookistohelpyoufeelbeautiful.Becausewhenyoufeelbeautiful,youprojectabeautiful,happyvibrationoutintotheworld.Thesimpleandenjoyableactofpreparingtheserecipesisnurturinginandofitself.Makingtheserecipesnurturesyourcreativesideandreinforcesahealthfullifestylethatyoucanfeelgoodabout.The“metime”thatyouproactivelysetasideforahomespaexperienceisaloving,nurturinggestureofself-love.Andyou,mybeautifuldarling,deserveeveryminuteofit!Sowithoutfurtherado,let’stakealookattherecipesthatwillenrichyour
body,yourmind,andyourspirit…
CHAPTER2
FACIALCARE
Takinggoodcareofyourfacialskinisquitesimplewhenyoubreakitdowntothebasics—cleanse,tone,andmoisturizeyourfacetwiceperday,everyday.ThefirststepisacleansersuchastheAyurvedicFacialCleansingGrainstogentlycleanthedirt,sweat,oil,andenvironmentalbuildupfromthesurfaceofyourskintopreventredness,irritation,cloggedpores,anddull,ashyskin.Next,you’lluseafacialtonerliketheRooibosRoseTonerortheClarifyingTonerfoundinthischaptertocorrectthepHlevelonthesurfaceofyourskinandcloseandminimizeyourporessotheydon’tfillupwithgunk.ThefinalcrucialstepistouseafacialmoisturizerliketheBalancingFacialMoisturizerthatwillleaveyourskinwithanourishingmoisturelayerthataddressestheneedsofyourspecificskintype.Whyuseamoisturizer?Well,withoutone,yourskinwillgohaywiretryingtoovercorrect,causingoverlydryoroverlyoilyskin,whichexacerbatesredness,breakouts,andcloggedpores.
Throughoutthischapteryou’llfindeverythingyouneedtofollowthesethreebasicsteps—plussomeluxuryskintreatmentproductssuchastheChocolateLipScrub,SoothingHerbalSteam,andGreenTeaEyeCream.Sosaygoodbyetored,irritated,broken-out,dry,oroilyskinandsayhellotohealthy,clean,clear,andradiantskin.
AcaiBerryFacialScrubAcaiberrieshavearemarkableconcentrationoftraceminerals,aminoacids,essentialfattyacids,phytosterols,andantioxidantsthathelptheskinregenerate,speedingupthehealingprocessforacneicskin.Thecornmealandkaolininthisrecipeactlikeaspongethatabsorbsexcessoilwhiledrawingouttoxinsandimpuritiesfromyourpores.Theoatflouraddsasoothing,moisturizingcomponent.Thisrecipeishighlybeneficial
toallskintypes,especiallyoilyandacneprone.
YIELDS:1quart
⁄ cupacaiberrypowder ⁄ cupoatflour ⁄ cupfinelygroundcornmeal ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercapoptional
1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowderedingredients.Carefullyplacealloftheingredientsintothecanningjar.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.
2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostorethisscrubinthequartjarortransfertoa
1 2 1 2 1 2
1 2
smallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethefacialscrubforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.
SheaButterLipBalmThispositivelylusciouslipbalmprovidesreliefandahealingboostfordry,chappedlips.Sheabutter,sweetalmond,coconutoil,andbeeswaxformaperfectnurturingbarriertoprotectyourlipsagainstchapping,helpingthemstaysupersoftandsuperkissable.Findsomecute
containersandthisrecipemakesafungifttoo.Toaddsomecolor,meltapea-sizeamount—ormore!—ofyourfavoritelipstickinthisbalm.Enjoy!
YIELDS:1ounce
1teaspoongratedbeeswax2teaspoonssheabutter1teaspooncoconutoil2teaspoonssweetalmondoil10dropsofessentialoils,optionalPinchofstevia,optional
Whatyouwillneed:measuringspoons,doubleboiler,tinywhisk,rubberspatula,lipbalmtubes,jarsortinstoholda1ouncebatchoflipbalm
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandsheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilmelted.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddrywithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthesweetalmondoilandstevia,ifdesired,andstirwiththe
whisk.Next,stirintheessentialoils,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesofthepotandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintoyourjars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.Putthelidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsanddate.Note:Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.
2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarwithyourfingertipandspreadontoyourlips.
MacaVitalityScrubGiveyourskinagooddoseofvitaminsandantioxidantswiththis
exfoliatingblendofmacaandcacao.Topicallyapplied,theseSouthAmericansuperfoodsarehighinregenerativeessentialfattyacids,
proteins,vitamins,andminerals,whichhelpimprovethetoneandtextureofyourskin.Use1–2timesperweekwhenyourskinneedsavitamin-
boostedexfoliation.
YIELDS:about1pint
⁄ cupmacapowder ⁄ cupcoconutflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cupfinegranulatedsugar1tablespoonrawcocoa/cacaopowder
Whatyouwillneed:facemask,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercapoptional
1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.
2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthepintjarortransfertoa
1 2 1 4 1 2 1 2
smallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.
AyurvedicFacialCleansingGrainsFacialcleansinggrainsarepartofacenturies-oldbeautyregimen
popularinIndia,Japan,andotherAsiancultures.Thispowderedfacialcleansercombinesnaturalingredientstogentlyexfoliateandremoveexcessoilanddirtwithoutstrippingyourskin’snaturalbeneficial
moisture.Justaddwaterandyourskinisleftclean,smooth,radiant,andglowing.
YIELDS:1quart
⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄ cuprosepetalpowder1tablespoonturmeric2teaspoonsorangepeelpowder⁄ cupchickpeaflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄teaspooncinnamon Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional
1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.Youmaywanttoconsidersiftingthebrownriceflour,asthereareusuallysomelargerricegrainsremaining,whichcanbealittleroughontheskin.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.
2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleat
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
time.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthequartjarortransfertoasmallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.
HELPFULHINTSAvoidgettingundilutedturmericontoyourskin,asitmaystain.
GentleGlowWashingGrainsThissimpleblendofsoothing,moisturizingingredientscleansesand
exfoliateseventhemostsensitiveskin.Oatsarewidelyregardedasanidealingredientforsensitiveandeasilyirritatedskinbecauseoatmealnourishes,moisturizes,andgentlyexfoliatestheskin,absorbingexcess
oilanddirt.
YIELDS:1 ⁄ cups ⁄ cuprosepetalpowder ⁄ cupoatflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cuppowderedmilk Whatyouwillneed:facemask,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional
1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.You
3 4 1 4 3 4 1 2
1 4
maywanttoconsidersiftingtheoatflour,asthereareusuallysomelargerpiecesofoatsremaining,whichcanbealittleroughondelicatefacialskin.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.
2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthepintjarortransfertoasmallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.
ClarifyingTonerApplecidervinegarcontainsnaturalalpha-hydroxyacids,whichworktosloughoffdeadskincellsandlightendiscolorations,includingsunandagespots.ThisClarifyingTonerbalancesyourskin’spH,removesbuilt-upoilandgrime,andclosesandtightenspores,reducingtheirsize.Thisformulaisbeneficialfornormaltooily,combination,andacne-proneskin
types.
YIELDS:4ounces
2tablespoonswitchhazel2teaspoonsrawapplecidervinegar2tablespoonsdistilledwater3tablespoonsLayeredLavenderFlowerWater(seeChapter7)orlavenderhydrosol(flowerwater) Whatyouwillneed:4-ouncebottleandcapormistertop,funnel
1. ToMake:Usingthefunnel,pouralloftheingredientsintothebottle.Captightlyandshakewell.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottleandusewithin1–2months,orstoreintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflifeto6months.
3. ToUse:Usetwiceperdayaftercleansing.Moistenacottonpadandgentlysweepoverfacialskintoremovethelasttracesofdirt,oil,andmakeup.Followwithmoisturizerandserum.
OilCleanserforCloggedPoresThisrecipeisanadvancedformulationforacne-proneskinthatusesthebasicprinciplesoftheoilcleansingmethodwheretheoilanddirtthatarecloggingyourporesaredrawnout,hardenedplugsandall,andreplaced
withahealthyamountofbeneficialbotanicaloils.Yousee,inthechemistryofskincare,oildissolvesoil.Thatmaysoundcounterintuitive,butit’strue.Usethiscleanseronceperweekforclean,clearporesand
progressivelyfewerblemishes.
YIELDS:4ounces
4tablespoonshazelnutoil2vitaminEcapsules6dropsteatreeessentialoil4dropslavenderessentialoil2dropschamomileessentialoil1tablespooncastoroil
1tablespoonRosemary-InfusedJojobaOil(seeChapter7)4tablespoonsgrapeseedoil
Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored4-ouncebottle—onewithacaporpumptopisideal
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthehazelnutoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezethemoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils.Next,addthecastoroilandrosemary-infusedjojobaoil,andfillupthebottlewithgrapeseedoil.Shakeforaminuteorsotoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeoutofdirectsunlightinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonths.
3. ToUse:Oilcleansersarebestusedatnight,whenyourskinisinneedofadeepercleaning.Shakewellbeforeuse,astheheavieroilsmaysettletothebottom.Startwithdryratherthanwetskin.Massageapumportwointoyourskinusinggentlecircular,upwardstrokes.Itiscompletelyworthittotakethefewextraminutestomassageareasofwrinklesandcloggedporesforatleast3minutesandupto10minutes.Avoidanyactiveblemishesorrecenteruptions.Thelongeryoumassage,themoredebrisyouwillfeel(i.e.,de-cloggedporegunk).It’sgross,butfabulous,right?
4. Next,runhotwateroverawashcloth.Wringtheclothoutabit,lettingitcoolsoit’snottoohot.Settheclothonyourface,steamingtheoil,dirt,makeup,andgrimeoutofyourpores,thengentlywipetheoil,dirt,andgrimeoffyourface.Rinseouttheclothwellandrepeatthesteamingprocess2–5times.Useafewtimesperweek,uptoonceperdayasafacialcleanser.Startwithonceperweek,workingyourwayupinfrequencydependingonhowyourskinresponds.
HELPFULHINTSSomepeoplecanuseoilcleansersdaily,butit’saonceaweektreatmentforothers.Theoilcleanserdrawsthedeepertoxinsouttothesurface,sodonotbesurprisedifafewpimplesform.Thesearenotnewlycreated,butwerepre-existing,layinglow,waitingtobebroughttothesurfacetoheal.Thiscleansoutthedeeperdermallayersofyourskin,whichisanecessarystepforsustainedclear,pimple-freeskin.Beawarethatyoushouldnotuseanoilcleansertoooftenoritwilldryoutyourskin.
RooibosRoseTonerAloeVeraandRosewateraresoothing,hydrating,andconditioning.RooibosisapowerfulantioxidantthatishighinvitaminsandmineralsincludingzincandvitaminD.Italsocontainssuperoxidedismutase
(SOD),anenzymeandamazinglyeffectiveantioxidantthatattacksfreeradicals.ThisRooibosRoseTonerbalancesyourskin’spH,removesbuilt-upoilandgrime,andclosesandtightenspores,reducingsizeandappearance.Thisformulaisbeneficialfornormaltodry,combination,
acne-prone,rosacea-prone,andmaturingskintypes.
YIELDS:4ounces
⁄ cupdistilledwater1tablespoonlooseleafrooibos1tablespoonaloeverajuice2tablespoonsOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)orrosehydrosol Whatyouwillneed:teacup,strainer,4-ouncebottleandcapormistertop,funnel
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1. ToMake:Boil ⁄ cupdistilledwaterandbrewasmall,strongcupofrooibos.Lettheinfusionsteepfor15–20minutes.Straintheherbsfromthebrewandplaceinthefridgeandcoolcompletely,10–15minutes.Oncethebrewhascooled,usethefunneltoaddthealoeverajuiceandrosewatertothebottle.Topoffwiththerooibosbrew.Captightlyandshakewell.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottleandusewithin1month,orstoreintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflifeto2–3months.
3. ToUse:Usetwiceperdayaftercleansing.Moistenacottonpadandgentlysweepoverfacialskintoremovethelasttracesofdirt,oil,andmakeup.Followwithmoisturizerandserum.
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BalancingFacialMoisturizerThisBalancingFacialMoisturizerisanultra-light,ultra-nourishing
astringentfacialoilthatwillbenefitpeopleofallskintypes,butespeciallythosewhohaveoily,acne-prone,orcombinationskin.Thehazelnutoil,withdeeplypenetratingastringentproperties,ishighlybeneficialforacneandhelpstotoneandtightentheskin.Grapeseedoilisultra-lightyet
packedwithnutrientsandantioxidantsthatgiveskinaregenerativeboostandahealthyglow.BothhazelnutandgrapeseedoilsareextremelyhighinvitaminE,whichhelpscondition,repair,andprotectyourskinfromprematureagingduetoexposuretoUVraysandenvironmental
pollutants.Theseluxuriousbotanicaloilsarecomplementedwithanastringent,antibacterial,andreparativeessentialoilblend.
YIELDS:1ounce
1teaspoonGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2teaspoonsgrapeseedoil1vitaminEcapsule4dropsteatreeessentialoil2dropslemonessentialoil4dropslavenderessentialoil2dropsrosemaryessentialoil3teaspoonshazelnutoil
Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel
1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandgrapeseedoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsuleandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcap.Addtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithhazelnutoil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonthsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Usetwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropsofBalancingFacialMoisturizertoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.
VitalFacialMoisturizerArichlymoisturizingyetreadilyabsorbedfacialoil,thisVitalFacial
Moisturizerisperfectfordry,maturing,andenvironmentallydamagedskinaswellassensitiveandreactiveskintypes.Itcontainshighly
nutritiousbotanicaloilsthatfeedyourskinthevitaminsandnutrientsitneedstofightprematureaging.Averitableantioxidantpowerhouse
formulatedtoboostcollagenproductionandcondition,repair,andprotectyourskin,thismoisturizerworkshardtolessentheappearanceand
formationoffinelinesandwrinkles.
YIELDS:1ounce
1 ⁄ teaspoonjojobaoil1teaspoonavocadooil1 ⁄ teaspoongrapeseedoil2vitaminEcapsules5dropsAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil5dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil2dropspatchouliessentialoil2teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthejojoba,avocado,andgrapeseedoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.AddtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithGreenTea–InfusedOil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonthsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.
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3. ToUse:Usetwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropstoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandwillhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.
LuxuriousVita-EFacialOilSilkyandeasilyabsorbed,thisdailyfacialmoisturizerisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingsensitiveandreactiveskin.Grapeseedoilisultra-
lightyetpackedwithnutrientsandantioxidants,whichgiveskinaregenerativeboostandahealthyglow.WithanexceptionallyhighvitaminEcontent,thismoisturizerprotectsyourskincellsfromprematureagingduetoexposuretoUVraysandenvironmentalpollutantsbyeffectivelystoppingfreeradicaldamage,promotingahealthy,glowingcomplexion.
YIELDS:1ounce
2teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)1teaspoonjojobaoil2vitaminEcapsules2dropschamomileessentialoil3dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil6dropslavenderessentialoil
3teaspoonsgrapeseedoil
Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadropperorpumptop,smallfunnel
1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandjojobaoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandthegrapeseedoil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonthsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useafewdropstwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropstoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.
GreenTeaEyeCreamTheactiveingredientsinthisrevitalizingunder-eyecreamhelpalleviatedarkcirclesandpuffyeyeswhilealsoreducingtheappearanceoffinelinesandwrinkles.AlittleofthissilkyGreenTeaEyeCreamwillmelt
rightintoyourskinforlovelyresults.
YIELDS: ⁄ ounce3teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules
2dropscarrotseedessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:boilingwater,glassmeasuringcup,shallowbowl,chopstick,rubberspatula,jarwithlidtohold ⁄ ounceofcream
1. ToMake:Createaminidoubleboilerbypouringboilingwaterinthebottomofashallowbowl.PuttheGreenTea–InfusedOilintoaglassmeasuringcupandplacethecupintothebowlofboilingwatertomelt.Stiritalittletohelpitalong.Oncetheoilhasmelted,removethecupfromthehotwaterandwipedry.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addthecarrotseedessentialoilandstirtheingredientstogetherwithachopstick.Pourthemeltedoilintothejarandcarefullyputintherefrigerator.Removeafter30minutesandscrewthelidontight.Labelwithcontentsanddate.
2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithin1–1 ⁄ years.
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3. ToUse:Beginwithcleanskin.Touse,removeasmallamountofcreamfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips.Thentapthecreamontotheunder-eyeareaandoccipitalbone.
SpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkinThisSpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkinworkstosoftenyourskin,
openporestoloosencloggeddebris,andreleasetoxins.
YIELDS:1pint
⁄ cupdriedcomfrey5tablespoonsdriedlavenderflowers3tablespoonsdriedrosemary⁄ cupdriedparsley ⁄ cupdriedpeppermint ⁄ cupdriedlemonpeelWhatyouwillneed:Mixingbowl,measuringcups,measuringspoons,2woodenspoons,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid
1. ToMake:Placealloftheherbsinthemixingbowlandtosslikeasaladuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Iliketousemyhandtoblendherbs,butyoucanalsousetwospoons.Transfertothejar,label,andcaptightly.
2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithin2years.
3. ToUse:Touse,bring4cupsofwatertoaboil,thenremovefromheat.Stir2tablespoonsoftheherbsintothewater.Coverandletstandfor5minutes.Carefullybringthepottoatableandmakeatentoverthepotwithabathtoweltocreateaministeamroom.Cleanyourface,thenhoveroverthesteamingpotatleast8inchesawaywithyoureyesclosed.Ifthesteamistoohot,openaventtoletsomeofthesteamoutandmoveyourfaceabitfartherawayfromthesteam.Breathedeeply,relaxingfor5–15minutes.Note:Ifthiswholeproductionseemsdaunting,butyou’dlikethebenefitsofafacialsteam,soakawashclothintheherbalbrewandplaceonyourfaceforafewminutes,thenrepeat.Justbesuretolet
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theclothcooltoasafetemperaturebeforeputtingitonyourskin.Note:Facialsteamsarenotrecommendedforcysticacne,rosacea,orinflamedskinconditions.
SoothingHerbalSteamSittingandbreathingalovelyherbalfacialsteamsetsthestageforadeeplyrelaxingandthoroughlycleansinghomespafacialexperience.Chamomile’ssweethoney-applearomabeautifullycomplementsitssoothing,regenerativeproperties.Relaxinglavenderbudsarean
astringent,anti-inflammatory,andantibacterialherb.Roseisahealing,nourishing,andgentleastringent.Comfreyissoothing,healing,andanti-inflammatory.Thisrecipeisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallydry,
maturing,andsensitive.
YIELDS:1pint
⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowers ⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedrosepetals ⁄ cupdriedcomfreyleaves Whatyouwillneed:Mixingbowl,measuringcups,measuringspoons,2woodenspoons,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid
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1. ToMake:Placealloftheherbsinthemixingbowlandtosslikeasaladuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Iliketousemyhandtoblendherbs,butyoucanalsousetwospoons.Transfertothejar,label,andcaptightly.
2. ToStore:Storejarinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithin2years.
3. ToUse:Touse,bring4cupsofwatertoaboil,thenremovefromheat.Stir2tablespoonsoftheherbsintothewater.Coverandletstandfor5minutes.Carefullybringthepottoatableandmakeatentoverthepotwithabathtoweltocreateaministeamroom.Cleanyourface,thenhoveroverthesteamingpotatleast8inchesawaywithyoureyesclosed.Ifthesteamistoohot,openaventtoletsomeofthesteamoutandmoveyourfaceabitfartherawayfromthesteam.Breathedeeply,relaxingfor5–15minutes.Note:Ifthiswholeproductionseemsdaunting,butyou’dlikethebenefitsofafacialsteam,soakawashclothintheherbalbrewandplaceonyourfaceforafewminutes,thenrepeat.Justbesuretolettheclothcooltoasafetemperaturebeforeputtingitonyourskin.Note:Facialsteamsarenotrecommendedforcysticacneorrosaceaorinflamedskinconditions.
ChocolateLipScrubUsethissensuallipsmootheracoupletimesaweektohelpsmoothoutchappedlips.Thisintoxicatinglydecadentlipscrubiscompletelyedibleaslongasyouuseonlyfood-gradeingredients,souseyourfavorite
chocolatebartomakethisrecipeextradelectable.Needlesstosay,thisoneisgreatforValentine’sDayandmakesagreatgifttoo!
YIELDS:2ounces
1tablespooncoconutoil⁄ teaspoonrawhoney ⁄ teaspoonrawcocoapowder ⁄ teaspoonvanillaextract2tablespoonsfinegranulatedsugar1tablespoongratedchocolate
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Whatyouwillneed:measuringspoons,shallowmixingbowl,glassmeasuringcup,grater,fork,2-ouncejarwithlid
1. ToMake:Createaminidoubleboilerbypouringboilingwaterinthebottomofashallowbowl.Putthecoconutoilintoaglassmeasuringcup.Placethemeasuringcupintothebowlofhotwatertomeltandstiritalittletohelpitalong.Oncetheoilismelted,removethemeasuringcupfromthehotwaterandwipedry.Addthehoney,cocoapowder,andvanillaandstirtheingredientstogetherwithafork.Addthesugarandmixwell.Gratethechocolateandstiritin.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Labelandstorethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight,foruptoayear.
3. ToUse:Applytoyourlipsinsmall,circularmotions.Massagewithalighttouchandrinsewell.Use1–2timesperweek.Note:Donotuseonseverelychappedlips,splitlips,oropenwounds.
GreenTeaandAdzukiCleansingGrainsTraditionalAsianfacialcleansinggrains,likethisone,useadzukibeansthatgentlyexfoliatewithoutdamagingthesurfaceoftheskin.Inaddition,greenteaisapowerfulantioxidantthathelpsrejuvenatetheskin,preventandrepairsundamage,andpromoteelasticity.Andthehealingpowers
ofchamomilecalmandsootherednessandirritation.
YIELDS:1pint
⁄ cupadzukibeans ⁄ cupgreentealeaves ⁄ cupchamomileflowers ⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:coffeegrinder,mixingbowl,fine-meshedsieve,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional
1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Next,puttheadzukibeans,greentea,andchamomileintothejar,closethelid,andshake.Fillacoffeegrinderwiththemixtureandgrindtoaveryfinepowder.Placethesieveoverthemixingbowl.Emptythegrinderintothesieve.Carefullysiftthepowderintothebowl.Putanythingthatdoesn’tsiftthroughbackintothegrinderandleavethepowderinthebowl.Fillthegrinderwiththeadzuki,tea,andchamomilemixture.Repeatuntilallofthemixhasbeenground,discardinganywoodybitsthatwon’tgrinddown.Next,siftthebrownriceflourintothebowlanddiscardanylargerricegrains.Carefullyputthepowdersintothecanningjarandaddthekaolinclay.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.
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2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostorethisinthejar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrains.Keepthelidtightlyclosedwhennotinuseandstoreforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.
SKINCARESECRETSForamoreintensivefacialtreatment,makeareplenishingfacialmaskbyblendingthesecleansinggrainswithhoney,yogurt,milk,rosewater,and/ortonerandleaveonfor5–20minutes.Rinsewithwarmwatertosoftenthemaskandgentlyexfoliateyourskinusingsmallcircularmotions.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
CHAPTER3
FACIALMASKS
Theexperienceofrelaxingwithafacialmaskontheskinislikenoother.Thisiswhymostwomenyouknowwillhaveatleastafewdifferentfacialmasksintheirbathroomcabinet.Thesubtletiesoftemperatureandtextureexcitethesenses.Willthetexturebesmoothorgooey?ThickandrichlikeCarrot-CoconutNutraMoistMaskorlightandrefreshingliketheFreshPetalsMask?ThescentswaftoveryouandcancarryyouonasensoryjourneyovergloriousearthenclaywiththeGreenClayRoseMilkMask,afreshglintofcitruswiththeRadiantOrangeMask,orasoothingwaftoffloralswiththeAgaveRoseAnti-AgingMask.
Enjoythejourneytobeautifulskinasthetreatmentmasksinthischapterimproveyourskin,visiblysuckingtheexcessoilandtoxinsoutofyourporesorboostingyourcellswithvitalnutrientsandmoisture.Removingthemaskrevealsfreshskinthat’ssmoother,plumper,clearer,andmoreradiantthanbefore.You’llbeglowingfromtheinside,andyourskinwillradiatehealthandvitality.Youaresobeautiful!
YerbaFlaxFace-FoodMaskPackedwithnearly200beneficialbio-activesstraightfromtheAmazonjungle,yerbamatepacksayouthfulpunchinthissuperfoodmaskforradiantskin.Denselynutritious,thismaskliterallyfeedsyourskinwithbeneficialmoisture,reparativeantioxidants,aminoacids,vitamins,andminerals.Antibacterialhoneyincreasescirculationtohelpcarrythe
nutrientsintoyourskincellstodotheirgoodwork.Usingthismaskonceperweekpromotesradiantvitalityforallskintypes,especiallydamaged,
overexposed,andmaturing.
YIELDS:1–2masks
1tablespoonlooseleafyerbamate⁄ cupwater1tablespoongroundflaxmeal1teaspoonhoney⁄ teaspoonflaxseedoil Whatyouwillneed:coffeegrinder,saucepan,teastrainer,mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Grindtheyerbamateintoacoarsepowderinyourcoffeegrinder.Boilthewater.Placetheyerbamateandflaxmealinthemixingbowlandaddtheboilingwater.Stirtomoistenandletstand5–10minutes.Addthehoneyandflaxseedoilandblendtoauniformconsistency.Youwillhaveathickpaste.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.
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3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
RadiantOrangeMaskOrangesarerichinvitaminC,whichencouragescollagenproductionandimprovestheelasticityofyourskin.Agaveisanaturallyantibacterialand
humectant.Beneficialinlighteningsunspotsandacnescars,thisinvigoratingRadiantOrangeMaskworkstounclogporesandimprove
circulationforamoreradiantskintone.
YIELDS:1–2masks
1teaspoonalmondmeal1teaspoondriedorangepeelpowder1teaspoonrawagavenectar1 ⁄ teaspoonsplainyogurt Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Placethealmondmealandorangepeelpowderinabowl.Addtheagavenectarandyogurtandstirwelltoblendtoauniformconsistency.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin5days.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
HELPFULHINTSIfyoucan’tfindorangepeelpowder,youcaneasilymakeityourself!Startbypeelinganorange.Cutthepeelintosmallerchunksand
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Startbypeelinganorange.Cutthepeelintosmallerchunksandleaveonaplatetoair-dryfor24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.Grindthedriedorangepeelintoapowderinacoffeegrinder.Storeinatightlysealedcontainer.
GreenClayRoseMilkMaskClaymasksworkwondersontheskinbysoakingoutexcessoilsandtoxinsandunclogging,clarifying,andrefiningporesforporcelain-softskin.Thisrecipeisdesignedsothatyoucanmakeandstorethedryportionaheadoftime,mixingupasingle-usefreshmaskasdesiredbyaddingalittlerosewatertomakeaspreadablepaste.Thismaskis
beneficialforoily,combination,normal,sensitive,congested,andacne-proneskintypes.
YIELDS:1cupdrymask
⁄ cupgreenclay ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cuppowderedmilk(full-fatdairy,soy,orcoconut)Rosewater
Whatyouwillneed:facemask,smallmixingbowl,spoon,8ouncejarandlid
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1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Placethedryingredientsintothejar,placethelidontightly,andshaketoblend.Labelwithcontentsanddateandstoreforuptoayear.Rightbeforeyou’rereadytousethemask,mix2teaspoonspowderedmixturewithrosewaterinasmallbowl.Addtherosewateralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.
2. ToStore:Storethedryingredientsinanairtightcontainerforuptooneyear.Oncethedryingredientsareblendedwiththerosewater,storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Sensitiveskintypesshouldrinseoffwithin5–10minutes.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
ClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurgeThisoil-basedClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurgecleansyourskinwithananti-agingprobioticburstofproteins.Thejojobaoil,whichiseasilyabsorbedbyyourskin,deliversthepotentantioxidantsofthegreenteaandthelivingprobioticnutrientsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.Yourcloggedporesarepurgedandyourskinisleftsupple,alive,and
positivelyglowing!
YIELDS:1mask
4probioticcapsulesAbout1teaspoonGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)1dropchamomileessentialoil2dropslavenderessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:smallbowl,spoon
1. ToMake:Opentheprobioticcapsulesandemptythemintobowl,discardingtheemptycapsules.AddtheGreenTea–InfusedJojobaOilalittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.Stirgentlytoblend,beingcarefulnottobreathethepowder.Addessentialoilsandstiruntilblended.
2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,applygenerouslytocleanskin.Gentlymassagetheoilintoyourskinusinggentleupwardstrokes.Youareessentiallyfeedingyourfacewithphytonutrients,sotakethefewextraminutestomassagethenutrientsintoyourskinandrelaxthosewrinkles.Useafeather-light
touchandthefacialmassagewillhelprelaxyourwrinkles.Bemindfulnottostretchorpullatyoufacialskin,however.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithasteamywashcloth.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
Carrot-CoconutNutraMoistMaskTopicallyapplied,carrotsareknowntostimulatecellularrenewal,
fortifyingandrepairingtissues,whiletheyworktodisarmfreeradicals,preventingprematureaging.Packedwithphytonutrientsandbeneficialmoisture,thisrejuvenatingfacialmaskworkstobalanceoilproductionandclarifyporesforallskintypes,especiallydry,oily,andsensitiveskin
types.
YIELDS:2–3masks
1smallcarrot2teaspoonscoconutoil⁄ teaspooncoconutflour1teaspoonlemonjuice,optional
Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,saucepanwithlidandsteamer,smalltight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Cutthecarrotintochunksandplaceinavegetablesteamer.Steamonmediumheatuntilsoftenoughtomashwithafork.Removefromheat.Placethecarrotsinyourmixingbowl.Addthecoconutoilandbeginmashingthemtogether.Thecoconutoilwillmeltwiththeheatofthecarrot.Oncewellblended,addthecoconutflourandblendtoauniformconsistency.Addlemonjuiceifdesiredandstirwell.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerand
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SKINCARESECRETSLemonjuiceaddsadditionalastringentandlighteningpropertiestothisnourishingmask.Addthelemonjuiceifyouhaveoilyorcombinationskin.
AztecHoneyandWineMaskThisquickandeasyfacialmaskworkstoincreasetheradianceand
vitalityofyourskin.Sinceancienttimes,thetinychiaseedsfoundinthisrecipewerereveredassuperfoodsbyindigenousCentralandSouth
Americanpeoples,includingtheAztecsandMayans,fortheirhighlevelsofvitalnutrients,omega-3fattyacids,proteins,andantioxidants,andtheredwinehasexceptionallevelsofantioxidantsknownfortheiranti-agingbenefits.Inaddition,thealcoholintheredwinetightensandclarifies
poreswhilethehoneyhydratesandincreasescirculation.
YIELDS:1mask
1teaspoonsrawhoney1 ⁄ teaspoonsredwine ⁄ teaspoongroundchiaseeds Whatyouwillneed:smallmixingbowl,fork
1. ToMake:Stirtogetherthehoneyandredwineinasmallmixingbowl.Addthegroundchiaseedsalittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthe
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powderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.
2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
Coco-SuperfruitMaskThistriple-berryblastofantioxidantsuperfruitsrichinessentialfattyacidshelpsnourish,soothe,andrepairskincells.Thesefruityantioxidantsexcelinscavengingfreeradicalsanddisarmingthem.Unchecked,freeradicalsattackanddestroyyourhealthycells.Thismaskisformulatedtorepairandregeneratewhilegentlyexfoliatingforafreshandradiantskintone.Thismaskworkswonderstoimproveenvironmentallydamagedormaturingskinandisbeneficialfornormal,dry,oily,orcombinationskin
typesaswell.
YIELDS:1–2masks
1strawberry2blueberries1raspberry⁄ teaspoonrawhoney1teaspooncoconutflour
Whatyouwillneed:smallmixingbowl,fork
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1. ToMake:Placetheberriesinthemixingbowlandmashwiththefork.Stirinthehoney.Addthecoconutflouralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenthepowderuntilyouhaveathin,notdrippy,spreadablepaste.Howmuchcoconutflouryouneedwilldependonhowjuicyyourberriesare.Coconutflourishighlyabsorbent,sostartwithateaspoonandaddmoreasneeded,upto3teaspoons.
2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin15–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.Usecautionastheberriesmaystainlight-coloredfabrics.
ChiaCoconutSuperfoodMaskAmazingchiaseedsarepackedwithvitalnutrients,omega-3s,proteins,andantioxidants.Inaddition,thecoconutfoundinthisrecipeishighinantioxidantsandishydratingandsoothingfortheskin.Ifyoucan,usefreshcoconutwaterinthisrecipeandyourskinwillbenefitfromthenaturallyoccurringelectrolytesinthistropicalelixir.Thispowerfullyrejuvenatingmaskisalsoquitegentleandwillbenefiteventhemost
sensitiveofskintypes.
YIELDS:1–2masks
⁄ teaspoonchiaseeds1 ⁄ teaspoonscoconutwater ⁄ teaspooncoconutmilk Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingcontainer
1. ToMake:Placethechiaseeds,coconutwater,andcoconutmilkinthemixingbowlandstir.Soakthechiaseedsfor5–10minutesuntilalloftheliquidhasbeenabsorbedandagelhasformed.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerontocleanskin.Leaveonskin15–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
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SoothingOil-FreeMaskGainthehydrating,nourishing,andregenerativebenefitsofvitamin-richflaxwithoutanyaddedoil.Thisgentle,skin-tightening,moisturizingfacial
maskwillsoftenandreplenishallskintypes.
YIELDS:3–4masks
1cupwater⁄ cupflaxseeds2dropschamomileessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:saucepan,wirewhisk,mixingbowl,teastrainer,tight-sealingcontainer
1. ToMake:Placethewaterandflaxseedsinthepanonmediumhighheat.Stirringoccasionally,usethewhisktokeeptheseedsmovingandnotstickingtothepan.Oncethemixturebeginstoboil,stirgentlyandconstantly.Whenitstartstothickenslightly,turndowntheheattolowandkeepstirringuntiltheseedsstartsuspendingintheliquidinsteadoffallingtothebottomofthepan.Removefromheatandstrainliquidintothemixingbowl,discardingtheseeds.Addthechamomileessentialoilandwhisktoblend.Allowtocoolcompletelybeforeuse.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorforuptooneweek.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadamediumthicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
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ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMaskManukahoneyissaidtobethemostbeneficialforacne-proneskinduetoitshighlyantibacterialnature,butit’sokaytosubstituteregularhoneyifyoucan’tfindmanuka.Parsleyisrichinvitaminsandnutrientsandhasskinlighteningproperties,whichhelptofadeacnescarsanddarkspots.Thispowerfulherbalmaskisbeneficialforoilyandacne-proneskin
types.Itcanbeusedonceperweek.
YIELDS:2–3masks
⁄ cupfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves1teaspoonlemonjuice1tablespoonmanukahoney1–2teaspoonskaolinclay
Whatyouwillneed:blender,knife,cuttingboard,rubberspatula,smallbowl,tight-sealingcontainer
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1. ToMake:Removetheparsleyleavesfromthestemstomake ⁄ cupoftheleaves.Placetheparsley,lemonjuice,andhoneyintheblender.Blendonlowspeeduntilyouhaveauniformmixture.Removefromtheblenderwitharubberspatulaandplaceintoamixingbowl.Addtheclayalittleatatime,stirringtoblenduntilyoureachaspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.
3. ToUse:Touse,applytocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Youmayexperienceamildstingingsensationfromthelemonjuice.Thisisnormal,especiallyifyouhaveactiveacneblemishes.Rinseimmediatelyifyouexperiencediscomfort.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
HELPFULHINTSIprefertouseflat-leafparsley,whichhasahigherconcentrationofvitalnutrients,inthisrecipe.Ifyoucan’tfindit,thecurlyleafvarietyisafinesubstitute.
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GoGreenMoistureMaskGogreenwiththeavocadoandspirulinafoundinthisrecipeandyour
skinwillglowfromthelife-givingvitamins,emollients,andvitalantioxidantsinthissuper-nutrient-chargedfacialmask.Avocadois
hydrating,nourishing,andregenerative,andeverymoleculeinspirulinaisskin-foodforapure,naturalhealthyglow.Thiseasy-to-makesuperfoodmoisturizingfacialmaskisbeneficialforallskintypes,
especiallydull,dry,andsensitive.
YIELDS:1–2masks
⁄ smallavocado ⁄ teaspoonlemonjuice1teaspoonspirulina⁄ teaspoonoliveoil Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork
1. ToMake:Scooptheavocadooutofitsshellandplaceintoyourmixingbowl.Addthelemonjuice,spirulina,andoliveoil.Mashtheingredients
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togetherwiththebackofyourforkuntilyouhaveasmooth,evenconsistency.
2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,spreadamedium-thicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–20minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
AgaveRoseAnti-AgingMaskThegrapeseedoilfoundinthisrecipecontainstheflavonoidoligomericprocyanidin,whichisanamazinglystrongantioxidant,about50timesstrongerthanvitaminsAandE.Grapeseedoilcombinedwithsoothingrosescreatesamagicallyhealing,anti-inflammatoryboostofbotanicalloveforyourskin.Hydratingandregenerative,thislovelysoothingfacialmaskisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallymaturingandsensitive.
YIELDS:1–2masks
2teaspoonsrosepetalpowder⁄ teaspoongrapeseedoil ⁄ teaspoonagavesyrup ⁄ teaspoonrosewater Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon
1. ToMake:Placetherosepetalpowder,grapeseedoil,andagaveintothebowlandstir.Addtherosewateralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachtheconsistencyofathickbutspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,applyathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
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RainforestElixirMaskTheSouthAmericanrainforestcontainsaplethoraofsuperfoodsandmedicinalplants,includingyerbamate,whichcontains24vitaminsandminerals,15aminoacids,and11polyphenols.Combineyerbamatewithacaiberries,whichhave10timesmoreantioxidantsthanredgrapes,andcoconutmilk,whichcontainsthevitaminsC,E,B ,B ,B ,andB aswellasiron,selenium,calcium,magnesium,andphosphorus,you’llfindthat
thisRainforestElixirMaskgivesyoumuch,muchmorethanamultivitaminforyourskin.
YIELDS:2–3masks
2tablespoonsyerbamateleavesor2yerbamateteabags1cupboilingwater2teaspoonsacaiberrypowder1teaspooncoconutflour⁄ teaspooncoconutcream Whatyouwillneed:1cupglassmeasuringcupteastrainer,mixingbowl,spoon
1. ToMake:Placetheyerbamateinthemeasuringcupandpourintheboilingwater.Coverandletsteepfor20minutesormore.Strainouttheyerbamateleavesanddiscard,reservingthebrew.Placetheacaipowder,coconutflour,andcoconutcreamintothebowlandstir.Bemindfulnottobreathethepowdersasyouworkwiththem.Addthebrewedyerbamatealittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistencyofathickbutspreadablepaste.Youwilluse1–2teaspoonsofbrew.
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2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,applyathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
FreshPetalsMaskCucumbersandrosesarewidelyknownfortheirsoothing,healing,and
anti-inflammatoryeffectsontheskin.Thissoothing,refreshingcombinationofcucumberandrosesisbeneficialforallskintypesandconditions,especiallysensitive,maturing,overexposed,sun-damaged,
dry,oreasilyirritatedskin.
YIELDS:2–3masks
⁄ smallcucumber ⁄ cupfreshrosepetals1teaspoonFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7),grapeseedoil,oryourfavoritecarrieroil Whatyouwillneed:blender,knife,cuttingboard
1. ToMake:Cutthecucumberintochunks,discardinganyexcesswater,leavingthepulptomake ⁄ cupandplaceintotheblender.Next,addthe
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rosepetalstotheblenderandcover.Blendinshortburstsonhigh,addingthecomfreyoilalittleatatimetoachieveathickerbutuniformpurée.Becarefulnottooverblend,asthemixturemayliquefy.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Useimmediately.
3. ToUse:Touse,applyathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–30minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
HELPFULHINTSChooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.Removethepetalsdirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.
CHAPTER4
BODYSCRUBSANDWASHES
Alargepartofthehumanexperienceistheactofbathing,becomingcleanagain.Weshowertoinvigorate,towakeupandfacetheday.Wewashofftheday’sworkorplay.Wewashtoprimpandpreenourselvesforsocialevents.Andwehavelearnedtocreatelittleslicesofsensoryheavenwithinthisdailyexperiencebybringingscent,texture,andluxurytothebathandshowerbyusingbodywashesandbodyscrubsthatcombinesoap,exfoliant,andmoisturizerintooneamazingproduct.
Intheserecipes,awidevarietyofnutritiousexfoliatingingredientsarecombinedwithluxuriousbotanicaloilsandbioactiveessentialoilsforaromatherapybenefitstothemind,body,andspirit.Afterall,whowantstowashwithjustsoapwhenyoucanuseadecadentbodyscrubliketheLemonPoppySeedScruboraluxuriousbodywashliketheHoneyCoconutBodyWash?Theuniquebodyscrubsandwashesincludedinthischapterareguaranteedtoturnanordinaryshowerintoanextraordinaryhomespaexperience!
OliveButterScrubTheCastilesoapusedinthisrecipebalancestheultra-richsheabutter,leavingyourskinmoisturizedbutnotoily.TheadditionofCastilecreatesamoreemulsifying-typeformulathatrinsesslightlycleanerthanmost
typicaloil-basedscrubs.Youwillenjoyfresh,glowingskinwiththisclean,luxuriantmoisturizingformula.
YIELDS:20ounces
⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupoliveoil ⁄ cupliquidCastilesoap(unscentedorlavender)4vitaminEcapsules30dropslavenderessentialoil30dropslemonessentialoil1cupfine-grainedseasalt
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit20ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Oncemelted,removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5minutes.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.AddtheoliveoilandCastilesoap.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidintothebowl,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell.Addtheseasaltandblendtoauniformconsistency.Spoonthemixintothejarorjars.Label
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withcontentsanddateandsealtightly.Thescrubisreadytouse;however,thesheabutterwillcontinuetosolidifythescrubasitcoolsoverthenexthourorso.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
JavaneseGoldBodyScrubGiveyourskintheroyaltreatmentwiththisexoticbotanicalscrubhighin
beneficialemollientsandantioxidants.MassageyourskinwiththismodernversionofJavaneseLulur,aroyaltraditionalbodytreatmentthatdatesbacktothe17thcentury.Thecompleteritualstartswithafullbodymassage,exfoliatingscrub,andabathscentedwithjasmineandroses,whichisfollowedwithajasmine-infusedmoisturizer.Theladiesofthe
familytreatthebride-to-bewiththisdecadentritualeverydayfor40daysbeforeherweddingceremony.Enjoytheblissofthisexoticluxury—andthesilkysoftandglowingskinthatcomeswithit—inyourownhomespa!
YIELDS:21ounces
⁄ cupextra-virgincoconutoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil3tablespoonshoney1tablespoonsesameseeds1cupturbinadosugar⁄ cupbrownriceflour2teaspoonsturmeric
Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit21ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Placethecoconutoil,sweetalmondoil,honey,andsesameseedsintotheblender.Blenduntilyouhaveacreamy,uniformconsistency.Thesesameseedswillretainsometexture.Usingtherubberspatula,scrapethemixtureintothemixingbowl.Addtheturbinadosugar,brownriceflour,andturmeric,blendingtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilwellmixed.
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2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithin3months.
3. ToUse:Applytodampskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Taketheextratimetogiveyourselfanicemassagewhileapplyingthescrub.Startwiththelegsandarmsandmakeyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.Foraddedbenefit,leaveonyourskinforanadditional10–20minutesbeforerinsingoff.
SKINCARESECRETSYoudon’tusuallyneedanyadditionalmoisturizerafterusingabodyscrub,andyourskinisleftverysoftandradiantlyhealthy.
SugarChaiHoneyScrubTheexoticbodyscrubismadeextraspecialwiththeuseoftheChaiSpice–InfusedOil.Thewarming,antioxidant-richchaispicesincludecinnamon,cardamom,nutmeg,staranise,ginger,fennel,andblack
pepper.Theblackteafoundinchaiisbeneficialinabodyscrubformula,asthecaffeinestimulatescirculation,aidsdetoxification,andreducestheappearanceofcellulite.InAyurvedictraditions,chaispicesareknownto
becalming,vitalizing,andmentallyclarifying.
YIELDS:20ounces
⁄ cupChaiSpice–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil,orfavoritecarrieroil ⁄ teaspoongroundcinnamon ⁄ teaspoongroundnutmeg ⁄ teaspoongroundcardamom ⁄ teaspoongroundginger(dried,notfresh) ⁄ cuprawunpasteurizedhoney ⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄ cupbrownsugar Whatyouwillneed:medium-size
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mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit20ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Inamedium-sizemixingbowl,mixoils,spices,andhoneywithaforkuntilwellblended.Stirinalmondmeal,mixinguntilblended.Thenstirinbrownsugaruntilyouhaveaconsistenttexture.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithinayear.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
HELPFULHINTSYoucansubstitute ⁄ teaspoonfreshgratedgingerforthedriedginger,butthiswillreducetheshelflifeto2weeks,storedinthefridge.
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HerbGardenBodyScrubFreshgardenherbsarearealtreatforyourskin.Theyarechockfullof
vitaminsandnutrientsthatcarryamultitudeofskincareandaromatherapybenefits.Forthisrecipeyoucanuseanyculinaryherbsorflowersyouhaveonhand,suchasrosemary,parsley,basil,sage,rosepetals,lavenderflowers,andothers.Pickthemfreshfromyourgardenorusewhatyouhaveinthefridge!Inaddition,seasaltsgentlysloughoffdull,dry,deadskinwhilere-mineralizingyoursystem,plustheyhelp
preservethefreshherbsforalongershelflifeforthisscrub.
YIELDS:16ounces
⁄ cupfreshlychoppedherbs1cupseasalt⁄ cupextravirginoliveoil Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,smallmixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ouncesofscrub
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1. ToMake:Placethechoppedherbs,salt,andoilintoasmallmixingbowl.Blendtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.
2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithin3–4weeks.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
HELPFULHINTSThisscrubhasavibrantherbalscentduetothehighlevelsofvitalplantessencesthatthefreshherbscontain.Chooseyourfreshherbsandbeginbywashingandthoroughlyair-dryingthem.Thenpicktheleaves,discardingthewoodystems,andfinelychopthemforasoftaromaticexfoliation.
GentleOatmealWashThissimplebotanicalwashcanbeuseddailyinplaceofregularsoap.Thesoothing,gentleoatsandchamomileareexcellentforsensitiveskinorskinconditionssuchaseczemaorpsoriasis.Youwillbesurprisedhowgorgeousthissimplerecipeisandhowsoftyourskinwillbeafterwards.
Thissoothingformulahasalovelyandlightnaturalunisexscent.
YIELDS:24ounces
1cupwholeoats1barmoisturizingsoap1cupchamomileflowers⁄ cuppowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy),optional Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,grater,mixingbowl,measuringcups,spoon,jar,smallmuslindrawstringbag,three8-ouncejarswithlids
1. ToMake:Coarselychoptheoatsandputintothemixingbowl.Coarselygratethesoapandaddtothebowlalongwiththechamomile.It’sokayifthesoapisalittlegooey;justtakecaretobreakupanychunks,blendingitinevenlywiththeotheringredients.Addthepowderedmilkifyoudesireamoremoisturizingbodywash.Feelfreetomixthiswithyourhands,oryoucanuseawoodenspoon.
2. ToStore:Putthemixinyourjarsandclosethelidstightly.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thefilledherbalbagmaybegoodformorethanonebathifyoustoreitinthefreezerandthawitoutbeforeyournext
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bathorshower.Tothaw,tossinthetuborsoakforafewminutesinhotwater.
3. ToUse:Looselyfilltheclothbagwiththemixtureandtieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanoutanduseagain.Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Theherbalbagfunctionslikeawashcloth,butthinkofitasateabag.Bringtheherb-filledclothbagintotheshowerorbath.Wetthebagwellandslowlyruboveryourbodywithagentlescrubbingmotion.Ifinthebath,letthebagsteepinthewaterasyoubathe.Continuere-wettingthebag,squeezingthefragrantherbalelixiroutoveryourbody.
MochaLatteScrubStartyourdaywithavibrantandhealthyglowwhenyouusethisyummy
MochaLatteScrub.Coffeeandchocolatecontainregenerativeantioxidantsandnaturallyoccurringcaffeine,whichincreasescirculationandhasagrittybutsofttexturethatworkstopromoteultra-smoothskin.
Thisscrubisalsoafantasticcellulitebuster.
YIELDS:16ounces
⁄ cupfinelygroundcoffee ⁄ cuprawsugar1tablespooncocoapowder1tablespoonpowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy)1cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:rubberspatula,medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ounces
1. ToMake:Placethecoffee,sugar,cocoa,andpowderedmilkinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebowl,discardingthegelcaps.Stirwelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.
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3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
HELPFULHINTSThisbodyscrubisdesignedtoleavebeneficialoilsonyourskin;however,thecocoapowdermaystickinyourpores.Ifthatisthecase,washwithamildsoapandmoisturizeasdesired.
CitrusBlastBodyScrubCitrusfruitsarehighinvitaminC,whichbenefitsyourskininamazing
ways!Citruscontainsnaturallyoccurringalpha-hydroxyacids,whichareknowntohavelighteningeffectsontheskin.Whentopicallyapplied,vitaminCenhancestheproductionofcollagenandboostselasticity,
helpingyourskinretainafirmandyouthfulappearance.Inaddition,usingthisCitrusBlastBodyScrubwillhelpreducetheappearanceofcellulite.
It’sawin-win!
YIELDS:11ounces
Zestof ⁄ lemonZestof ⁄ limeZestof ⁄ orange1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice1teaspoonfreshlimejuice1teaspoonfreshorangejuice1cupseasalt
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⁄ cupgrapeseedoil Whatyouwillneed:grater,cuttingboard,knife,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit11ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Startwithwashingandthoroughlyair-dryingthecitrusfruits.Thefruitwillbeeasiertoworkwithifyouleaveitwholeforremovingthezest.Placethecitruszestandjuicesintothebowl.Addseasaltandgrapeseedoilandblendtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.
2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinaweek.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
SKINCARESECRETSCitrusisknowntoincreaseyoursensitivitytothesun,soitisbestnottousethisdirectlybeforesunbathing.WearasunscreensuchastheSunProtectionLotionStick(seeChapter9)andprotectiveclothingifyougointothesun.
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Vanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrubTheintoxicatinglydecadentbodyscrubismadeextraspecialwiththe
Vanilla-InfusedOilfromChapter7.
YIELDS:about18ounces
YIELDS:about18ounces
⁄ cupVanilla-InfusedOil ⁄ cupraw,unpasteurizedhoney1 ⁄ cupsturbinadosugar1teaspoonbourbon1teaspoonvanillaextract
Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Inamedium-sizemixingbowl,blendtogethertheoilandhoney.Mixthemwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Next,addtheturbinadosugarandblenduntilyouhaveaconsistenttexture.Stirinthebourbonandvanillaextractandit’sreadytouse!
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
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AlmondMoistureScrubThisyummy,butteryscrubissimplyfabulous.Thealmondmealisbothexfoliatingandmoisturizingandbringsauniquesofttexturetothisbody
buffer.Theadditionofthesheabuttertotherecipeaddsanextra-luxuriousmoistureboost.Sincesheabutterisaricheremollientthan
liquidcarrieroils,suchassweetalmondorgrapeseedoils,thisscrubwillleavearicher,moremoisturizinglayerofbeneficialoilsonyourskin.
Scentthisscrubwithyourfavoriteessentialoilblendorleaveunscentedforarichandbutterytreatforyourdryskin.
YIELDS:18ounces
⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA),optional ⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄cupgranulatedsugar Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit18ouncesofscrub
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5minutes.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Ifyouarescentingthescrub,addtheessentialoilsandstir.Addthealmondmealandsugar,stirringtoauniformconsistency.Thescrubisreadyto
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use;however,thesheabutterwillcontinuetosolidifythescrubasitcoolsoverthenexthourorso.
2. ToStore:Spoonthemixintothejar.Labelwithcontentsanddateandsealtightly.Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Thisisathickerscrubduetothesheabutterandmayneedtobesoftenedoremulsifiedwithalittlewaterinyourpalmtomakeaspreadablescrub.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
HELPFULHINTSYoucansubstituteoneoftheinfusedoilsfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoilforaddedscentandtherapeuticbenefits.
ValenciaCoffeeScrubThenaturalcaffeineinthecoffeeusedinthisrecipeboostscirculationandworkstoeffectivelyreducetheappearanceofcellulite.Orangesstimulatenewcellproduction,promotingincreasedcollagenlevels,
encouragingfirmskin.Enjoythisfreshandflirtyorange-infusedcoffeescrub;anaromaticcombinationthatbenefitsyourmind,body,andspirit.
YIELDS:about15ounces
⁄ cupfinelygroundcoffee1cupturbinadosugarZestof1orange⁄ cupoliveoil15dropsSweetCitrusEssentialOil(AppendixA)Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit15ouncesofscrub
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1. ToMake:Placethecoffee,sugar,andorangezestinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoliveoilandessentialoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,keepwateroutofit.Storethisscrubinasealedcontaineranduseupwithin6months.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
SKINCARESECRETSBodyscrubsaredesignedtoexfoliateawaydeadskincellsandleavenourishingscentedoilsonyourskin.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheseresidualoils.Toweloffandthenutrientsinthebotanicaloilswillgreatlybenefityourskin,soakinginafterafewminutes.
FloralOatmealWashThissimplebotanicalwashcanbeuseddailyinplaceofsoap.Thisbatchislargeenoughtosharewithfriendsandfamily.Havefunpickingoutdecorativejarsandadorningthemwithpaintedflowersoracutelabel.Tiearibbonaroundthejarsorpaintthelidsaprettycolor.Clearglass
allowsyoutoseehowlovelythefinishedproductis.
YIELDS:24ounces
1cupwholeoats1barmoisturizingsoap⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedrosepetals ⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowers ⁄ cuppowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy),optional Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,grater,mixingbowl,measuringcups,spoon,jar,smallmuslindrawstringbag,three8-ouncejarswithlids
1. ToMake:Coarselychoptheoatsandputintothemixingbowl.Coarselygratethesoapandaddtothebowlalongwiththechamomile,rosepetals,andlavender.Addthepowderedmilkifyoudesireamoremoisturizingbodywash.It’sokayifthesoapisalittlegooey;justtakecaretobreakupanychunks,blendingtheminevenlywiththeotheringredients.Feelfreetomixthiswithyourhands,oruseawoodenspoon.
2. ToStore:PuttheFloralOatmealWashinyourjarsandclosethelidstightly.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thefilledherbalbagmaybegoodformorethanonebathifyoustoreitinthefreezerandthawitoutbefore
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yournextbathorshower.Tothaw,tossinthetuborsoakforafewminutesinhotwater.
3. ToUse:LooselyfilltheclothbagwiththeFloralOatmealWash.Tieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanoutanduseagain.Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Theherbalbagfunctionslikeawashcloth,butthinkofitasateabag.Bringtheherb-filledclothbagintotheshowerorbath.Wetthebagwellandslowlyruboveryourbodywithagentlescrubbingmotion.Ifinthebath,letthebagsteepinthewaterasyoubathe.Continuere-wettingthebag,squeezingthefragrantherbalelixiroutoveryourbody.
HELPFULHINTSMosthealthfoodstoreswillhaveamuslinbagavailableinthetea,herbal,orbodycaresection.Youcanalsouseacleansockornylon,ortietheherbalmixinapieceofcheeseclothorothersoftnaturalfabric.
LemonPoppySeedScrubTheRomangoddessofyouthwassymbolizedbythelemon,whichgrowswildinthesun-soakedMediterranean.ThisrecipeisnaturallyhighinvitaminC,whichcombatsprematureaging,lightensbrownspots,helpsbalanceoilproduction,andfightsacne.Tartandtangylemons,spicycardamom,andpoppyseedscometogetherinthissweetandcitrusy
wonderscrubforyourbody-beautifulskincareroutine.
YIELDS:about8ounces
2tablespoonspoppyseeds⁄ cupgranulatedsugarDashofgroundcardamomZestof ⁄ lemon ⁄ cupgrapeseedoil1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit8ouncesofscrub
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1. ToMake:Placethepoppyseeds,sugar,cardamom,andlemonzestinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Lastly,addthelemonjuiceandstirwelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,keepwateroutofit.Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinaweek.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
SKINCARESECRETSWhenapplyingabodyscrub,usesmallcircularmotionsandlightpressure.Avoidanyopenwounds,especiallywithasaltscrub,andusecautionastheshowerfloormaybecomeslippery.
InvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWashGingerandcitrusmakeadivinescentcombinationthatisalsogreatforyourmind,body,andspirit.Warming,soothing,andrevitalizingtothe
senses,thisbodywashisgreatforinvigoratingyourskincells,increasingcirculation,detoxification,andpromotingamoreradiantskintone.
YIELDS:9ounces
⁄ cupfreshginger,finelychopped ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil2tablespoonshoney10dropslimeessentialoil8dropslemonessentialoil12dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil
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⁄ cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,doubleboiler,strainer,mixingbowl,wirewhisk,funnel,measuringcups,8–9-ouncebottleandcap
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethechoppedgingerandsweetalmondoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmerfor30–45minutes,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheatandcheckbackevery20minutestomakesurethere’senoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat;takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler.Strainthegingerfromtheoilintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Addthehoneyandwhisktogetherforaminute.Addtheessentialoilsandwhisktoblend.Next,addtheCastilesoap,stirringgentlywiththewhisktocreateauniformliquid.Donotoverwhisk,asthisactivatesthesoapbubbles.Usethefunneltocarefullypourintoyourbottleandcaptightly.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Useasbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Rinsewell.
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SheaButterBodyWashThisformulaissupermoisturizing,creamy,andveryeasytomake!AddscentandtherapeuticskincarebenefitsbysubstitutingoneoftheinfusedoilsfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoiland/oraddyourfavorite
essentialoilblendfromAppendixA.YoucouldalsostartwithascentedCastilesoapandhavefunwithcreativescentlayeringtomakeaone-of-
a-kindscent.
YIELDS:16ounces
⁄ cupsheabutter1cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap⁄ cupsweetalmondoil2xessentialoilblend,optional(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,funnel,measuringcups,16-ouncebottleandcap
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheatandtakethetoppanoffthedoubleboilerandwipedrywithatowel.Usingafunnel,carefullypourtheCastilesoapandsweetalmondoilintothebottleandaddtheessentialoils.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothebottle;usearubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Captightlyandgentlyshakeforafewminutestoblendtheingredients.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle,awayfromdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.
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3. ToUse:Useasbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Rinsewell.
HoneyCoconutBodyWashGorgeousmoisturefromthecoconutoil,invigoratingantibacterial
propertiesofthehoney,andatangytouchofcitrusmakethisbodywashunique.Youwillhaveahomespadaywitheveryshowerwhenyouusethisluxurious,honey-sweet,coconutty,sunshine-scentedmoisturizing
bodywash.
YIELDS:16ounces
⁄ cupextra-virgincoconutoil ⁄ cuprawhoney20dropssweetorangeessentialoil10dropslemonessentialoil6dropschamomileessentialoil1cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,mixingbowl,wirewhisk,funnel,measuringcups,16-ouncebottleandcap
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilit’smelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat;takethetoppanoffthedoubleboilerandwipeitdrywithatowel.Putthehoneyintothemixingbowlandaddthecoconutoil,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Whisktheingredientstogetherforaminute.Addtheessentialoilsandwhisktoblend.Next,addtheCastilesoap,stirringgentlywiththewhisktocreateauniform
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liquid.Donotoverwhisk,asthisactivatesthesoapbubbles.Usethefunneltocarefullypourintoyourbottleandcaptightly.
2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Useasbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Rinsewell.
CHAPTER5
BODYBUTTERSANDOILS
Let’sfaceit:yourskinisquitemiraculous!Itisthelargestorganofyourbodyanditisconstantlyrenewingitself.Itshieldsyoufromtheweatherandfromenvironmentalhazards.It’stheoutershellthatholdsusalltogether.Onagooddayit’syoursoftprettycovering.Andonabaddayit’sitchy,dry,irritated,andinflamed.
Oneofthebestthingsyoucandoforyourskinistohelpitstaymoisturized.Thenutrient-richbotanicalmoisturizersfoundinthischapterareformulatedtocreateaprotective,regenerativebarrierthatsoftensdryorcrackedskin,restoringnaturalelasticity.Myall-timefavoriteskincareingredientscomestraightfromnature’spharmacyandincludesheabutter,jojobaoil,grapeseedoil,and,ofcourse,essentialoils.You’llfindtheseamazingnaturalemollientsandmoreintheseeasy-to-make,ultra-lushrecipesliketheCoco-SpiceBodyButter,WarmCinnamonMassageOil,andCuticleSaverTreatmentfoundinthischapter.Sogetreadytoslatheryourselfinmoisturizinggoodness.Yourskinwillthankyou!
BodyButterBarsTheseBodyButterBars—alsoknownassolidlotionorlotionbars—areeasyandfuntomake.Theyworkliketypicalbodybutters,butinabarform.Theymeltwiththeheatofyourskin,soallyouneedtodoisrub
oneoverdryskinlikeyouwouldabarofsoap;itleavesbehindarichandlovelymoisturizinglayeronyourskin.Unlikelotion,thesebarsdon’thaveawaterelement,sotheydon’tneedachemicalpreservative.They’re
greatasadailymoisturizerandformassage.Leavethemunscentedandtheyworkwondersforcombatingstretchmarksonpregnantbellies.
TheseBodyButterBarscanbepackagedupverynicelyasgiftsorpartyfavors.
YIELDS:7ounces
2tablespoonsgratedbeeswax⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil(virginorunscented) ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA)
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,push-uptubes
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswax,sheabutter,andcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesand
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squeezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilblendandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintothelotiontubesandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.
2. ToStore:Labelandusewithin1year.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Solidlotionbarswillmeltoncontactwithyourwarmskin,allowingyoutoapplyjusttherightamountofmoisturizer,exactlywhereyouneedit.Rubitintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.Applytodryskinasneeded.
HELPFULHINTSYoucanmakethisrecipeintobars(likesoap)insteadofthepush-uptubes.Followthedirectionsgiven.Pourthemeltedbutterintoanicecubetray,siliconemold,oraloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper.Letstandatleast4hoursbeforemoving.Thehardenedbarsshouldeasilypopoutofthemolds.Ifnot,placeinthefreezerfor10minutes,thencarefullyrunhotwateronthebacksideofthemold.Quicklydryitoffwithatowelandtwistthemoldtoremove.Ifyouchosealoafpan,useawarmknifetocutthebarsatleast1”thick.Storetheselotionbarsinmetaltins,wrappedinfoil,orinaglassjar.
HealingComfreySalveComfreyhasbeenusedforcenturiestoacceleratehealingforallmannerofskinconditions.Thisrecipeincorporatesgreenteaandchamomileforamplifiedanti-inflammatory,soothing,andregenerativebenefits.Youcan
usethisHealingComfreySalveasahandandbodybutterorasanintensivehealingsalve.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupbeeswax⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules12dropschamomileessentialoil
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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,jarswithlidstohold8ouncesofbalm
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboilreduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.AddtheFreshComfreyOilandGreenTea–InfusedOiltothemeltedbeeswaxandstir.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.
2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Simplyremoveasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips,thenspreaditintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.Takeadvantageofthenaturalhealingpropertiesandapplytobruises,superficialburns,diaperrash,blisters,cuts,andmore.Donotuseonopenwounds.Reapplyoftenforbestresults.
Gardener’sHerbalBalmThissilky,butterybalmwithasweetherbalscentworkstosoothe,
hydrate,andprotectyourwork-wearyhands.Theskinonyourhandsishardtokeepmoistbecauseitisthinandhasrelativelyfewoilglands.Itis
beneficialtoapplythisherbalbalmrightaftergardening,knitting,dishwashing,rockclimbing,orplayingsports.It’slovelyjusttorubsomeintoyourhandswhilewatchingTVortalkingonthephone.Thissoothing
herbalbalmissolight,youwillwanttouseitallover!
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupgratedbeeswax ⁄ cupcoconutoil(unscented) ⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupFreshHerbalOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules20dropseucalyptusessentialoil20dropslavenderessentialoil
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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,jarstohold8ouncesofbalm
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.AddtheFreshComfreyOilandFreshHerbalOiltothepotandstir.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.
2. ToStore:Labeljarsandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips,thenspreaditintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.
WhippedSheaBodyButterThisrecipemakesalightandfluffysheabutterymoisturizerthatyoucanusefromheadtotoe.Itworkstokeepbeneficialmoisturelockedinwhilelettingyourskinbreathe.CustomizethisrecipebyaddingyourfavoriteessentialoilblendorusinganinfusedoilfromChapter7insteadofthe
oliveoil.
YIELDS:10ouncesbyweight.Thevolumewillvarydependingonhowmuchairyouareabletowhipintothefinalproduct.Planforthisandhaveenoughjarstohold14ouncesbyvolume.
⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil ⁄ cupoliveoil,orfavoriteinfusedoilfromChapter74vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,optional(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,mixingbowl,electricmixer,rubberspatula,jarswithlidstohold10–14ouncesofbutter
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilalmostallthewaymelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andwipewithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Pourintothemixingbowlandusetherubberspatulatogetallofthemeltedsheaoutofthepan.Addthecoconutandoliveoilandallowtocool10–15minutes.Stirtheoils,scrapingthehardeningbutteroffthesidesofthebowl.Ifyouhaveawhiskattachmenttoyourelectricmixer,useit.Otherwise,the
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regularbeaterswillworkfine.Beatonmediumfor5minutes.Scrapethesidesofthebowlwiththerubberspatula.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,ifdesired,andstirwell.Ifthemixtureisstillquiteliquid,placeinthefreezerfor5minutes.Mixforanother5minutes.Repeatthe5minutesinthefreezer,5minutesmixingprocessuntilyouhaveafluffy,smooth,butterytexture.Spoonintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedforanhour.
2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thisbutterwillmeltifleftinthesun.Itwillstillbeuseable,butthenicefluffyqualityfromthewhippingwillbegone.Itwillreverttoasolidbutterbalmtypeconsistency.Usewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertipsandspreadontodryskin.
LovelyBodyButterHydrating,nourishing,andreplenishing,thisveganbodybutterquenchesdryskin,leavingyousoftandglowing.Thiscombinationofnaturalbuttersformsaprotective,regenerativemoisturizerthatisbeneficialforallskin
types.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupunscentedcocoabutter1tablespooncoconutoil2tablespoonssweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsules30–40dropsofessentialoils,optional(seesidebar)
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Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,rubberspatula,jarstohold8ouncesofbalm,plasticwrap
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilitismelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddryoffwithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilitismelted.Addthesweetalmondoilandstir.Letstandfor10minutes,oruntiltheoilshavecooledtothetouchbutarenotyetformingahardlayeraroundtheedgesofthepan.Atthispoint,stirintheessentialoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsifdesiredandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintojars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.
2. ToStore:Putthejarlidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertipsandspreadontodryskin.
SKINCARESECRETSNotethatthisformulaisunscented.Thereareseveralfunwaystoincorporatescentintothisformula:SubstitutethesweetalmondoilforaninfusedoilfromChapter7);useanessentialoilblendfromAppendixA;usescentedversusunscentedcocoabutterorcoconut
oil.YoucangetcreativeandlayeranessentialoilblendwithaninfusedoilsuchastheSunnyDayBlendwiththeLavender-InfusedOil,orchooseextra-virgincoconutoilwiththeHippieLoveBlend,etc.Whateveryoudecidetodo,havefun,getcreativeandmixitup!
Coco-SpiceBodyButterThisCoco-SpiceBodyButterisgorgeouslywarmandspicywithhintsof
chocolateandcoconut.Thisishomemadeluxuryatitsbest!
YIELDS:about10ounces
YIELDS:about10ounces
2teaspoonsgratedbeeswax⁄ cupcocoabutter2tablespoonsextra-virgincoconutoil⁄ cupChaiSpice–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)12dropspatchouliessentialoil20dropssweetorangeessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,rubberspatula,jarstohold10ouncesofbalm
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandcocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilitismelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddrywithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilitismelted.AddtheChaiSpice–InfusedOilandstir.Letstandfor10minutes,oruntiltheoilshavecooledtothetouchbutarenotyetformingahardlayeraroundtheedgesofthepan.Atthispointstirintheessentialoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Stirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintoyourjars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.
2. ToStore:Putthejarlidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsanddate.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithinayear.
3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertipsandspreadontodryskin.
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LuxuriousBodyOilNourishing,conditioning,andmoisturizing,bodyoilsarealuxuriousalternativetolotions.Lotioncontainsupto80percentwaterthatevaporatesoffofyourskinwithlittletherapeuticvalue.However,a
properlyformulatedbodyoilispure,concentratedmoisturethatisrichinbotanicalnutrients.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,optional
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,funnel,dark-colored8-ouncebottlewithcap(pumptopoptional)
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,ifdesired.Placethecapontightly,andshaketoblend.
2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.
3. ToUse:Applytodryskinasneeded.
HELPFULHINTSPure,undilutedjojobaoilisgenerallyconsideredtohavealongshelflifeof2ormoreyearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.Itisexpensive,
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lifeof2ormoreyearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.Itisexpensive,butifyoudesirealongershelflifeforanyoftheproductsthatusealiquidoilinthisbook,youcansubstitutejojobaoil.Substitutingjojobaoilwillchangetheconsistencyandnutrientcontentofthefinalproductandprolongfreshness,buttheshelflifewillbedependentonthesumtotaloftheingredientsintherecipe.
SoreMuscleMassageOilThisintensiveblendofbotanicalsisperfectforsoothingandrelaxingyoursore,tiredmuscles.Thecarrotseedoilisparticularlyhelpfulforreducingaccumulationoftoxinsinmusclesandjointsandlesseninginflammationtobenefitarthritisandrheumatismrelief.MassagethisSoreMuscle
MassageOilontoyourneckandshoulderstorelievestressorrubintosoremusclesafteraworkoutforanaturalherbalrelief.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil ⁄ cupherbal-infusedoil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil16dropscarrotseedessentialoil8dropschamomileessentialoil12dropslavenderessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored8ouncebottlewithcap(pumptopoptional)
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourblendingcontainerandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothecontainer,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandshaketoblend.Youwantyourcontainertohaveaslittleairspaceaspossibletohelppreservetheoils,andadarkcontainerwillhelpslowtheoxidationprocessoftheactivebotanicaloils.
2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.
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3. ToUse:Applytosoremusclesandjointsasneeded.
HELPFULHINTSTohelpprolongthefreshnessofyournaturalcreationsandpreservetheoils,youwantyourstoragebottletohaveaslittleairspaceaspossible.Chooseadarkcontainertohelpslowtheoxidationprocessoftheactivebotanicaloils,whichwillprolongtheproduct’sshelflifeandmaintaintheintegrityoftheactivebotanicalingredients.
WarmCinnamonMassageOilYouwilllovethesilkytextureofthismassageoil,especiallyonacoldnight,asitbringsadeepwarmingsensationtoyourskin,muscles,andjoints.Thecozycinnamonscentmakesthisgreatmassageoilaperfectcomfortforthecolderweathermonths.Thewarmingspicesworktosoothesore,achingmusclesafterexerciseoralongday’swork.
YIELDS:8ounces
2cinnamonsticks5wholecloves1teaspoonfreshchoppedginger⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupoliveoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil ⁄ cupcoconutoil4vitaminEcapsules16dropspatchouliessentialoil
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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,meshstrainer,rubberspatula,8-ouncebottle(pumptopoptional),funnel
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Breakupthecinnamonsticksandplaceinthetopofthedoubleboileralongwiththeclovesandginger.Coverthespiceswiththejojoba,olive,almond,andcoconutoilsandcover.Simmeronlowheatforatleastanhour,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Strainthespicesfromtheoilandusethefunneltopourtheoilintoan8-ounceMasonjarorbottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoil,captightly,andshaketoblend.
2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.Storeawayfromheatandoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useasanall-overmassageoil.Youmayalsousethisasabodyoilbyapplyingtodryskinasdesired.
CuticleSaverTreatmentIfyoudohousework,garden,biteyournails,knit,cook,orworkinanyprofessioninwhichyouneedtowashyourhandsconstantly,you
probablyknowwhatunhappycuticlesfeellike.Soothe,condition,andrepairthemwiththisluxuriousbotanicaltreatmentserum.
YIELDS:1ounce
2teaspoonsextra-virginoliveoil2teaspoonsherbal-infusedoil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil1teaspoongrapeseedoil,unscented16dropsteatreeessentialoil12dropslemonessentialoil12dropslavenderessentialoil
1vitaminEcapsule
Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsuleandsqueezeitoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcap.Addtheessentialoilsandshaketoblend.
2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Usedailyforimprovednailandcuticlehealth.Applyafewdropsbeforebedtime,massagingtheserumintoyourfingernails,thesurroundingcuticleskin,andyourhands.Usingthisserumbeforebedallowstheserumtoworkitsmagicthroughoutthenightwhileyouaresleeping.Foradeeplyhealing,moisturizingtreatment,massageagenerousamountoftheCuticleSaverTreatmentintothecuticleandfingernails.Leaveonfor10–30minutes,allowingtheserumtoworkitsbotanicalmagic.Thisblendabsorbsveryquickly,sothereprobablywon’tbeanyexcess,butifthereis,wipeoffwithacleandrycloth.Thisdeeptreatmentworksbestonunpolishedfingernails.
CHAPTER6
BATHS
Theartofthebathisatrueluxury.Thepaceofourmodernlifedemandsthatwebequickaboutmosteverything,butitsureisworthwhiletocarveoutthetimeforabath.Scheduleatleastanhouranddedicatethistimetoincorporatingatleastacoupleofbeautytreatmentsintoyourbathtime.Setalovelysceneforyourselfasyourtubfills.Turnoffthephone,lightsomecandles,andlettheluxurybegin!Ifyourhomedoesn’thaveabathtub,don’tdespair!Investinawashtubandgiveyourselfafootbath.Surprisingly,soakingyourfeetisoneofthebestwaystoabsorbessentialoilsandbeneficialvitaminsandmineralsintoyourbloodstream.Nottomentionhowgooditfeelstosoakyourtiredfeetinasoothingbathafteralongday’swork.
Chooseabathtreatmenttosuityourmoodorspecificneeds.Ifyou’refeelingundertheweather,choosetheAngelSoakforColdandFluandrubsomeherbal-infusedoil(Chapter7)onyourchestanduseitasahandtreatment.Ifyouareinafun,playfulmood,tossacoupleofBathFizziesintoyourtubandgiveyourselfacolorfulfacialusingtheAztecHoneyandWineMask(Chapter3).Ifyourskinisfeelingdryanditchy,optforaluxuriousmoisturizingBathMeltandmeltthosecaresaway.Withsomanyfabulousoptionsatyourfingertips,afantasticbathtimespaexperienceisdefinitelyinyourfuture!
Coconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBathThisluxuriousbathismadefromcoconutmilk,limeslices,andheapsoffreshrosepetalsforatropicallyinspiredbathtimeescapetoanother
world.Withsoothing,replenishing,anti-inflammatoryproperties,thisbathincreasescirculationandencouragesdetoxificationwhilemoisturizingtheskin.Bathinginlime,roses,andcoconutisparticularlybeneficialfordryskinconditions,includingsunburnandeczema.Thesearomaticand
strikinglybeautifulfreshingredientsdelightyoursenseswhilepampering,nourishing,andconditioningforpetal-softskin.
YIELDS:1bath
⁄ cupfreshrosepetals1lime1cupcoconutmilk
Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard
1. ToMake:Removethepetalsfromtherosesdirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.Slicethelimeintorounds.Drawabath.Whenthetubisalmostfull,addallingredientstothewaterandswisharound.
2. ToStore:Plantomakethisbathrecipefreshforeachuse.
3. ToUse:Soakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetousea
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bodyscrub,asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.TheCitrusBlastBodyScrub(Chapter4)isideal.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.
HELPFULHINTSChooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.
MermaidBathMysticalmermaidshavebeautifullyglowingskinbecausetheyare
constantlyreplenishingthemselvesbybathinginthesea.ThisMermaidBathusesseaweedfullofrichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,and
aminoacidstoextracttoxinsfromyourbodyandrelaxyourmuscles.Thelavenderandspearmintbringafreshherbalscenttothismellow,
detoxifying,andreplenishingbaththatisbeneficialforallskintypes.
YIELDS:1pint
1 ⁄ cupssolar-driedseasalt40dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds ⁄ cupdriedspearmint2teaspoonsdriedbladderwrack1tablespoondriedkelp
Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,pintjarwithlid,clothbagorcheesecloth,andstringtomakeasachet
1. ToMake:Placethesaltsinthebowl.Stirinthepinkgrapefruitessentialoilinintervals.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilyouhaveaddedall40dropsandmixedthemintothesalt.Addthelavender,spearmint,andseaweeds.Stiruntilyouhaveauniformblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinasealedjarlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.
3. ToUse:Drawabath.Makeasachetlooselyfilledwiththesaltmixtureandtossintothetub.Whenthetubisfull,getinandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactive
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botanicalingredients.Usethesachetasawashbagorcompress.Gentlysqueezetheliquidfromthesachetoveryourskinandrelaxwhileyourmind,body,andspiritarereplenished.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.AfterabathisalsotheperfecttimetousetheHerbGardenBodyScrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Ifyoudonotuseabodyscrub,useyourfavoritemoisturizertosealinthenutrientsandcompletethehomespaexperience.
SunshineCBathThisskin-softeningcombinationoforangesandhibiscusisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingoily,acne-prone,maturing,andsun-damaged.ThehighlevelsofantioxidantsandvitaminCinthisformulastimulate
cellularrenewal,promotecollagenformation,andfightagainstprematureaging.Asthehibiscusinfusesintothebathwater,yourtubwillbecomethemostbeautifulvitaminC–infusedsunsetofpinkishpurpleandorange
water.Enjoy!
YIELDS:1bath
1cupsolar-driedseasalt1tablespoondriedhibiscusflowers1smallorange1teaspooncarrieroilofchoice,optionalFreshordriedrosepetals,optional
Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,clothbag,teaballorcheeseclothandstring
1. ToMake:Drawabath.Puttheseasaltintothetub.Placethehibiscusintotheclothbagandtossintothetub.Slicetheorangeintorounds.Addthecarrieroilifyoudesiretheaddedmoisture.Whenthetubisfull,addtheorangesandrosepetals,ifdesired,tothewaterandswisharound.
2. ToStore:Plantomakethisfreshforeachuse.
3. ToUse:Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub,asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.TheValenciaCoffeeScrubfromChapter4isideal.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.
BathMeltsBathMeltsareasuper-moisturizingbathtreatguaranteedtomakeyourskinfeelbabysoft.Getcreativewiththesebody-butterybathtreatsbyaddingdriedflowers.SubstituteaninfusedoilfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoiltoaddextrascentandtherapeuticvalue.MaketheseBathMeltsextracutebyusingadecorativemoldintheshapeofheartsorflowers.Aflexibleplasticorsiliconemoldispreferableforthisrecipe.Packagethemindecorativeglassjarsandtiewithribbonsforasweet,
homemadegift.
YIELDS:8one-ouncebathmelts.ThenumberofBathMeltsyoumakedependsonwhattypeofmoldyouuse.
⁄ cupcocoabutter ⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,seeAppendixADriedlavenderbuds,optionalDriedrosepetals,optional
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,icecubetray,smallsiliconemolds,orloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper,10–16-ounceglassjarwithlidtofittheshapeofyourmelts
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterandsheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,wipethewater
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off,andletcool5–10minutes.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Ifaddingdecorativeflowers,putafewpetalsinthebottomofthemolds.Thiswillbethetopofthemeltandthepetalswilllookprettythroughthesolidbutter.Pourthemeltedbutterintoyourmolds,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.Expeditethesolidificationprocessbyplacingthemoldsintherefrigerator.Thesurfacewillbecomeunevenifthey’rebumpedormovedastheycool,sokeepittoaminimumandmovethemdirectlyafterpouring.
2. ToStore:CarefullyremovetheBathMeltsfromyourmolds.Iftheystick,carefullywarmthebottomofthemoldinhotwater.Dryitoffbeforeremovingbecauseyoudon’twantwaterontheseyet.Ifyouusedtheloafpan,removebypullingupthewaxpaper.Removethewaxpaper,placingthebrickofbutteronacuttingboard.Warmalargeknifeunderhotwaterandwipeitdry.Cutinto1”cubes.StoretheBathMeltsinasealedcontainerlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1–1 ⁄years.
3. ToUse:Touse,simplydroponeBathMeltintoahotbathforaluxuriousmoisturizingtreat.
SKINCARESECRETSBathinginhotwatercausesyourbodytosweatouttoxins,whichmeansthatyouneedtotakeextraspecialcaretonotbecomedehydrated.Drinklotsoffreshwateroroneofthespawatersfound
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inChapter8toaidtheeliminationoftoxins.Keepinmindthatsodas,juices,orevenherbalteasarenotpropersubstitutesforgoodcleanwater.Yourcellsneedfreshwatertokeepclean!Themorewateryoudrink,theeasierallofyourbodilysystemswillfunction,includingyourskin.
MoisturizingBathSaltsItisimportanttousesolar-driedseasaltsforyourrecipesratherthantablesalt.Naturallydriedsaltsretaintherichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,andaminoacidsofthesea.Seasaltshaveaveryhigh
concentrationofcalcium,magnesium,potassium,sodium,andbromide,mineralsessentialforhealthy-lookingskin.Thesemineralsareessentialforhealthyskinandnaturallyalleviateredness,irritation,andswelling,especiallyinblemishedskin.Soakinginmineral-richseasaltsextracts
toxinsfromyourbodyandrelaxesyourmuscles.Soenjoyalongmoisturizingsoakinthesereplenishingbathsalts!
YIELDS:1pint
1 ⁄ cupssolar-driedseasalt ⁄ cupsweetalmondoilEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,pintjarwithlid
1. ToMake:Placethesaltinthebowl.Stirinthesweetalmondoilinintervals.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilalloftheoilismixedintothesalt.Dothesamewiththeessentialoils.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilalloftheessentialoilsaremixedintothesalt.
2. ToStore:Storeinasealedjarlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.
3. ToUse:Drawabath.Whenthetubisfull,addthebathsaltstothewaterandswisharound.Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowerto
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removethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.
BathFizziesBathFizziesareafunandeffervescentbathtreat.Havefuncustomizing
theseskin-softeningfizzybathtreatsbyaddingdriedflowersorsubstitutingextra-virgincoconutoilforthecocoabutter.Makethemextracutebyusingdecorativemoldsintheshapeofheartsorflowers.Thisrecipewillworkwithmetal,plastic,orsiliconemolds.Packagethemindecorativeglassjarsandtiewithribbonsforanextra-specialhomemade
gift.
YIELDS:makes20ounces(thenumberofBathFizziesyoumakedependsonwhattypeofmoldyouuse.) ⁄ cupcocoabutter1cupbakingsoda
⁄ cupcitricacid ⁄ cupcornstarch ⁄ cupfine-grainedseasalt2xessentialoilblend,seeAppendixADriedrosepetals,optionalDriedlavenderbuds,optionalWitchhazel
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Whatyouwillneed:rubbergloves,facemask,measuringcups;mixingbowl,sifterorsieve,woodenspoon,spraybottle;smallsiliconemoldsoricecubetray
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andwipethewateroffofthebottom.Putontheprotectiverubberglovesandfacemask.Carefullyplacethebakingsoda,citricacid,cornstarch,andsaltintothesifter.Siftthedryingredientsintothemixingbowl.Carefullystirthepowdersalittle.Addthemeltedcocoabutteralittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Next,addtheessentialoilsalittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Forthisrecipe,youwillneedtodoubletheessentialoilblendrecipesinAppendixA.Breakupanyclumpswiththebackofthespoon.Ifaddingdecorativeflowers,preparethemoldsaheadoftimebyputtingafewpetalsinthebottomofthemolds.Thiswillbethetopofthefizzieandthepetalswillmakeaprettydecoration.
2. Putthewitchhazelintothesprayerbottle.Iprefertomixthisstagewithmyhands(ingloves)likeyouwouldapiecrust,butyoucanalsouseawoodenspoon.Sprayalittleatatime—5–6spritzes—andmixwellinbetween.Repeatthisprocessuntilthemixturehasbecomemoistenoughtoholdashapewhenpressedtogether,butnotwetenoughtostartfizzing.Youwanttobecarefulnottogetthemixturetoowet,asthisactivatesthefizz.Ifyouhearitstarttofizzle,stopsprayingandmixtogether.Presstightlyintothemoldsandsetouttodry.Letstandfor4hoursorovernight,untilcompletelydryandhardened.
3. ToStore:CarefullyremovetheBathFizziesfromyourmolds.StoretheBathFizziesinasealedcontainerlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1–1 ⁄ years.
4. ToUse:Touse,simplydrop1–2BathFizziesintoahotbathforafun,effervescent,moisturizingtreat.
SKINCARESECRETSUsingessentialoilsinthebathisawonderfullyhealingaromatherapyexperiencewheregorgeousscentcombineswiththerapeuticeffects.Assoonasyouaddtheproductstothebathwater,theessentialoilsbeginevaporatingintotheair.Togetthemostbenefitfromtheessentialoils,addyourgoodiestothetubrightbeforeyougetinandthehealingbotanicalswillbeinfullstrengthtoworktheirmagic.
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AngelSoakforColdandFluThisall-natural,therapeuticbathsoakhelpstorelievesymptomssuchascongestion,bodyaches,chills,sorethroat,headaches,tension,stiffness,andmanyothersignsofcommoncoldsandflus.Thespicesandtheheatofthebathwillmakeyousweat,inagoodway!Thesweatingdrawsouttoxins,pollutants,andimpuritiesfromyourbody.Thedetoxificationprocesswillcontinueafterthebath,sobesuretodrinklotsofhealthy
fluidsandpurecleanwater.Thisbathwillalsohelprelievedry,itchyskin.Thisbatchislargeenoughsoyoucanhaveitonhandforthecoldandflu
season!
YIELDS:1quart
4cupsEpsomsalts⁄ cupgroundginger1 ⁄ teaspoonsgroundcloves1 ⁄ teaspoonsgroundcinnamon ⁄ cupsweetalmond18dropseucalyptusessentialoil14dropspeppermintessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcupsandspoons,mixingbowl,woodenspoon,2pintjarsor1quartjarwithlid
1. ToMake:PlacetheEpsomsalts,ginger,cloves,andcinnamoninthemixingbowlandstirtogetherwiththespoon.Thoroughlydispersethegroundspicesthroughoutthesalt.Addthesweetalmondoilalittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Next,addtheessentialoils,alittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Breakupanyoilyclumpswiththebackofthespoon,stirringuntilauniformblendhasbeenachieved.
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2. ToStore:Putthemixtureintoyourjars,labelwithanexpirationdateof1year,andcaptightly.
3. ToUse:Fillyourtubwithcomfortablyhotwaterorwarm-to-lukewarmwater,ifyouhaveafever.Add ⁄ cupofAngelSoakforColdandFlutoyourbath.Soakforatleast20minutes,orlonger.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Wrapyourselfinanicewarmrobeorblanketsothatyoucancontinuetosweatitout.Drinkabigglassofwaterand/oracupofteaandputonsomewarmsocks.Relax,knowingyouareontheroadtorecovery.
SKINCARESECRETSAswithallbodycareproducts,avoidgettingtheAngelSoakinyoureyes.Ifthisoccurs,rinsethoroughlywithwater.Whenfeelingundertheweather,drinkwarmherbalteawithgingerandlemontofurtheropennasalpassages,andgetplentyofrest.Thisbathshouldnottaketheplaceofqualifiedmedicaldiagnosisortreatment,norisitmeanttocureanydiseaseormedicalcondition.
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IdealLuxuryBathCovetyourbathtimeasanopportunitytocelebrateyourselfasafancifulcreatureofmood,whim,anddecadence!Thisluxuriousbathsaltblendisrichinseaminerals,Epsomsalts,skin-softeningsweetalmondoil,andskin-conditioningoats.Findyourfavoritebathcombinationsbyusinganinfusedoil(seeChapter7)toaddscentandtherapeuticproperties,select
yourfavoriteessentialoilblend(seeAppendixA),andusethelistofoptionaladditionstomakeeachbathtimespecialanduniqueaccording
toyourever-changingmoods.
YIELDS:1quart
2cupssolar-driedseasalt⁄ cupsweetalmondoilorinfusedoilofchoice(seeChapter7) ⁄cupbakingsoda ⁄ cupoatflour1cupEpsomsalts2xessentialoilblend(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,quartjarwithlid
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1. ToMake:Placetheseasaltinthebowlandstirinthesweetalmondoil.Next,blendinthebakingsoda,oatflour,andEpsomsalts.Addtheessentialoilsinintervals,stirringinbetween,untilalloftheessentialoilsaremixedintothesalts.
2. ToStore:Storeinasealedjarlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.
3. ToUse:Drawabath.Whenthetubisfull,add ⁄ cuporthedesiredamountofbathsaltstothewaterandswisharound.Addanyoptionalembellishmentsfromthesidebaronthefollowingpage.Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.
SkincareSecretsUsethisrecipeasabaseandchooseoneormoreoftheseadditionstomakeyourbathextraspecial.AddascoopofIdealLuxuryBathblendtothewaterandsupplementoneormoreingredientsfromthelistbelow.Note:Thefollowingadditionsaremeantasaper-bathadditionandshouldnotbeincorporatedintotherecipeabove.
1cupfull-fatmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy)
1cupyogurt
Petalsfromabloomingroseorotheredibleflowers
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Freshcitrusslices
⁄ cupcocoapowder
Sachetoffreshordriedherbsorflowers:lavender,chamomile,comfrey,redclover,calendula,witchhazel,lemongrass,hibiscus,echinacea,mint,orrosepetals
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ChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBathOatmealbathsarerelaxingandsoothing,especiallyforskinthat’sdry,
itchy,orinflamed.Thisbathhelpsalleviatethesymptomsofskinconditionssuchaseczema,psoriasis,rashes,allergies,insectbites,
chickenpox,sunburn,andmore.Chamomilewillaccentuatethecalmingeffect,leavingyoucomfortedandrelaxedinmind,body,andspirit.
YIELDS:1quart
⁄ cupsweetalmondoil1cupbakingsoda2cupswholeoats⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,largemixingbowl,spoon,quartjarwithlid,smallmuslindrawstringbag
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1. ToMake:Mixthesweetalmondoilandbakingsodatogetherinalargebowl.Itwillbeadrymixture.Addtheoatsandstir.Addthechamomileandlavenderandblendtoauniformconsistency.
2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinatight-sealingjarforupto6months.
3. ToUse:LooselyfilltheclothbagwiththeChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBath,makingasachet.Tieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanitoutanduseitagain.Fillthetubwithwarmwateranddropinthesachet.Donotusethesachettorubirritatedskin,butgentlysqueezetheliquidfromthesachetoveryourbodyandrelax.Dryoffwithcare,usinggentleblottingactionswithasofttowelovertheitchyorsorepartsofyourskin.Repeatasneeded.Oatmealbathsaregentleandcanbeenjoyedeveryday.
SKINCARESECRETSYoucanalsousethisChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBathtomakebathsachetsforpartyfavorsorgifts.Putabout ⁄ cupofthemixtureinthecenterofapieceofclothandclosetightlywitharubberbandorpieceofstring.Tiearibbonaroundittomakeitpretty.Youcanusesmallclothbagsforthesachets.Packageintoindividualcellobags,andtieclosedtoretainfreshness.Addalabel“SoothingBathSachet”withinstructionsforuseanda“useby”date.
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CHAPTER7
INFUSIONS
Herbalinfusionshavebeenusedforcenturiesinnaturalhealing.Soakingseeds,flowers,leaves,roots,orbarkinliquidisatime-honoredandveryeasymethodoftransferringthebeneficialpropertiesandgorgeousscent(orflavor)oftheplantmaterialintoausablemedium.Youcaninfuseplantmaterialintoalcohol,water,oroil,dependingonthetypeofplantyouwishtoinfuseandthedesiredapplicationofthefinishedproduct.Whilesomeinfusionsinthischapter—liketheOld-FashionedRosewaterandtheLayeredLavenderFlowerWater—willbemadewithwater,themajoritywillbemadewithoil.Werecommendusingjojobaoilfortheoilinfusions,asitworkswellinallskincarerecipes,canwithstandsustainedheatifrequired,andhasacomparativelylongshelflifeoftwoyearsormore.Ifyou’dlike,youcansubstituteanothercarrieroil(baseoil)forthejojoba,butthiswilllessentheinfusion’sshelflifetothatofthecarrieroilyouchoose.
Alloftheinfusionsinthischaptercanbesafelyusedontheskininavarietyofpreparationswithoutbeingdilutedlikeessentialoilsandareincorporatedasingredientsintovariousrecipesthroughoutthebook.Theinfusedoilwillhaveboththepropertiesofitscarrieroilandthepropertiesoftheplantsthatwereusedintheinfusion.Usethesegorgeousinfusionsdailyinyourskincareregimenforfaceandbodyandhavefuncreativelyincorporatingthemintothefabulousspaproductsyoumakefromthisbook.Yourartisaninfusionswillalsomakebeautifulhandmadegiftsforfamilyandfriends.
GreenTea–InfusedOilGreenteahastremendousbenefitsasaskincareingredient.Ithasbeenshowntoreactivatedyingskincells,therebyimprovingtheconditionof
theskin.Thisnourishingantioxidant-richall-purposeoilisusedasabaseingredientinseveralrecipesthroughoutthebook,butyoucanalsouseit
onitsownasananti-agingoilforyourfaceandbody.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cuplooseleafgreentea1cupjojobaoilorcoconutoil(coconutoilissolidat76°F(24.4°C);usecoconutoilforthisinfusionasastand-alonebodybutterincoolerclimates) Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottleorjar,funnel
1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placethegreenteaintothepan.Ifusingjojobaoil,pouritoverthetealeaves,saturatingthem.Ifusingcoconutoil,meltitfirstinthedoubleboilerandthenaddthegreentea,stirringtosaturatetheleaves.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.
2. ToStore:Strainteafromoilintoastoragejar.Thejojobawillremainliquid.Placethecoconutoilintherefrigeratortocoolandsolidifybacktoasolidbutterform.Willkeep2yearsorlongerifstoredinacooldarkplace.
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3. ToUse:Foruseasafacialmoisturizingoil:MistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewateroryourfavoritetoner.Placeafewdropsontothetipsofyourfingersandgentlymassagetheoilintoyourfacialskin.
HELPFULHINTSJojobaoilandcoconutoilarespecifiedforthisrecipebecausebothoftheseoilshavearelativelylongshelflifeandareparticularlybeneficialforfacialcareuse.However,theyarenotinterchangeablewhenspecifiedintherecipesthroughoutthisbookduetothedrasticdifferenceinconsistency.Jojobaoilisliquidandcoconutoilissolidat76°F(24.4°C).Forexample,thegreentea–infusedjojobaisusedintheVitalFacialMoisturizerandcoconutoiliscalledforintheGreenTeaEyeCream.Keepingthisinmind,youcanalsosubstituteyourfavoritecarrieroiltosuityourneeds.
ChaiSpice–InfusedOilThisexoticscentedoilmakesafantasticbath,body,ormassageoilandisusedasabaseingredientfortheSugarChaiHoneyScrub(Chapter4).Thewarming,antioxidant-richchaispicesincludecinnamon,cardamom,nutmeg,staranise,ginger,fennel,andblackpepper,alongwithblacktea.InAyurvedictraditions,chaispicesareknowntobecalming,vitalizing,andmentallyclarifying.Getreadyforyourhousetosmell
really,reallygood.
YIELDS:8ounces
8ouncesjojobaoil⁄ cuploosechaitea4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),dark-colored8-ouncebottle,funnel.
1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placethechaispicesintothepan.Pourthejojobaoiloverthespices,saturatingthem.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Straintheteafromtheoilintoabottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Willkeepupto2yearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useasanexoticbath,body,ormassageoil.
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Rosemary-InfusedOil“There’srosemary,that’sforremembrance;pray,love,remember...”saysOpheliainShakespeare’sHamlet.Andit’strue!AncientGreekstudentsworeawreathofrosemaryaroundtheirheadswhilestudying.Rosemaryhaslongbeenknowntostimulatetheconsciousmind,keepingonealertandcalm.Herbalhealershavealsousedrosemarysinceancienttimestohelprelieveaplethoraofailments,includingarthritis,headaches,musclespasms,andcoldandflusymptoms.Italsosoothesitchyskin,conditions
thehairandscalp,andisbeneficialinthetreatmentofcellulite.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cuprosemary(usefreshordried)8ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottleorjar(preferablydarkcolored),funnel
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1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placetherosemaryintothepan.Pourinthejojobaoil,saturatingtherosemary.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,wipedrywithatowel,andletcool.Straintheherbfromtheoilintoan8-ounceMasonjarorbottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Willkeepupto2years,orlongerifkeptinthefridge.
3. ToUse:Thisinfusioncanbeusedas-isformassageorbathing,orasabodyoiltoassistinanyofthesituationsmentionedintherecipemessage,andisanactiveingredientinrecipesthroughoutthisbook.
HELPFULHINTSThroughoutthischapter,you’llfindrecipesthatcallforfreshherbs,driedherbs,oreitherofthetwo.Foralloftheserecipes,ifyouplantousefresh,buyorpickitadayortwoaheadoftimeandsetitouttowiltovernighttoreducesomeofthewatercontent.Pickfromthegardenafterthemorningdewhasdried,orbuyorganicnonsprayedherbsfromthefarmers’market.It’sbestnottowashtheleavestohelppreventmildew.Ifyouneedtowashthem,makesuretheydrythoroughlybeforepreparingtherecipes.Todry,laythemoutondishtowelsorstringalineinyourpantryandhangthemwithclothespinsovernight.Donotleavetheminthesun.Additionally,ifyouremovetheleavesfromthestemswhentheyarefreshlypicked,theherbwillretainmoreofthevitalnutrients,increasingthebeneficialproperties
oftheinfusion.
Vanilla-InfusedOilIsthereanyscentmoreuniversallylovedthanvanilla?Vanilla-InfusedOilcanbeusedasthebaseoilforseveralrecipesthroughoutthebook—includingtheVanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrub(Chapter4)—andyoucanalsousethisinfusionas-isforalovelybath,body,ormassageoil.
YIELDS:8ounces
8ouncesjojobaoilorcarrieroilofchoice2–3vanillabeans4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,paringknife,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottle,funnel
1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoalowsimmer.Putthejojobaoilinthetopofthedoubleboiler.Withasharpknife,slicethevanillabeanslengthwiseandscrapeouttheseedswiththeedgeoftheknife.Puttheseedsintothepanofoil.Chopthevanillapodsintosmallpiecesandputintotheoil.Coverandletsimmerforatleastanhour.Youcansimmerthisconcoctionforaslongasyoulike.Thelonger,thebetter,actually,butremembertocheckbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Pouroil,withoutstraining,intoan8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Willkeep2yearsorlongerifstoredinthebottleinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useasamoisturizer,massageoil,oraddacoupleofteaspoonstoyourbathwaterforavanilla-infusedmoisturebath.
HELPFULHINTSIleavethevanillabitsinthebottlesotheycancontinuetoimparttheirmagictotheoil.Ifyouprefer,strainthemixturebeforepouringintoyourcontainer.Thesmallvanillaseedswillremainintheoil,butthey’rebeneficialinthebodyscrubrecipes.
FreshComfreyOilComfreyiswidelyknownasoneofnature’sgreatestmedicinalherbs,sothisinfusionwillmakeanexcellentadditiontoyourhealingtoolbox.Comfreyisanexcellentherbtoaddtoboostthetherapeuticanti-
inflammatoryandoverallhealingpropertiesofnaturalskincareproducts.Useittohealbruises,burns,rashes,andmore.Thisrecipeisespecially
beneficialforallmannerofskinconditions,includingeczemaandpsoriasis.
YIELDS:9ounces
1cupfreshcomfreyleaves1cupjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:quartjar,dark-colored8-ouncebottle,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer)
1. ToMake:Finelychopthecomfreyleavesandplaceinthequartjar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageofthefreshherb,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakewelleachday.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.Donotsqueezeouttheherbtoavoidgettingjuicefromthecomfreyintotheoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothe
bottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandryjar.
2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useasabath,body,ormassageoil.
FreshHerbalOilThisrefreshinggardenherb–scentedblendisbeneficialforsoremuscles,respiratoryhealth,andantibacterialskincareneeds.Theantibacterial
herbsthyme,rosemary,oregano,andparsleyalsoboostcirculation,andthemarjoramusedhereiswarmingandcomforting.
YIELDS:about8ounces
⁄ cupfreshthymeleaves ⁄ cupfreshrosemaryleaves ⁄ cupfreshoreganoleaves ⁄ cupfreshparsleyleaves ⁄ cupfreshmarjoramleaves9ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules
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1 4 1 8
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,mixingbowl,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),16-ounce(pint-size)canningjar,funnel,dark-colored8-ouncebottle
1. ToMake:Crushalloftheherbsslightlyandplacethemintothe16-ouncejar.Pourthejojobaoilovertheherbs,saturatingthem.Closethelidtightlyandshake,thoroughlysaturatingtheherbsintheoil.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessary,replacingthelidtightly.Storeinawarmdarkplaceforatleast30daysandupto60days.Shakethejardailytokeeptheinfusionactive,butkeepitclosed.Straintheplantmaterialfromtheoilintoan8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Willremainpotentforupto2yearsifstoredinacooldarkplace.Lengthentheshelflifebystoringintherefrigerator.Theoilwillbecomethickandcloudywhencold,butwillwarmbackuptoliquidwhenleftatroomtemperaturefor30minutesorso.
3. ToUse:Canbeusedasanherbalscentedbath,body,ormassageoil.
Lavender-InfusedOilLavender’saromaissimultaneouslystimulatingandrelaxing.Ithasbeen
knowntohelpaheadacheandeasemuscularpainandrespiratoryailments.Lavendersoothesandcalmstheskin,balancesoilproduction,speedshealingofscarsandblemishes,andstimulatescirculationforimprovedskintone.Lavenderisassociatedwiththethird-eyechakra,whoseattributesincludeintuition,imagination,visualization,and
concentration.Lavender-InfusedOilisagorgeousmultipurposeuniversalhealingelixirformind,body,andspirit.
YIELDS:8ounces
1cupfreshordriedlavenderflowers8ouncesjojobaoilorcarrieroilofchoice4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:quartjar,measuringcups,chopstick,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottle,funnel
1. ToMake:Ifusingfreshlavender,coarselychopthebudsandplaceinthequartjar.Ifusingdriedlavender,crushslightlywithyourhandasyouputthebudsintothejar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageofthefreshherb,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakethejardaily.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Ifyouusedfreshlavenderflowers,checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyplantjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandrybottle.
2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Ifyousubstitutedanotheroilforthejojobaoil,adjusttheexpirationdatetotheshelflifeoftheoilused.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Makesafantasticbath,body,ormassageoil;seeaboveforindications.
SweetDreamtime–InfusedOilThissweet,dreamilyscentedoilisacalming,relaxingblendofbotanicalstopromotepeacefulandrestfulsleep.SweetDreamtime–InfusedOil
makestheperfectspaproductforhelpingyourelaxbeforebed,soothingyoursenseswithabotanicallullaby.Usefreshordriedherbsdepending
onavailability.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupmarjoram⁄ cuplavenderbuds ⁄ cupchamomileflowers8ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules
Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizejar,measuringcups,chopstick,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),dark-colored8-ouncebottle,funnel
1. ToMake:Ifusingfreshherbs,coarselychopthemandplaceinthequart-sizejar.Ifusingdriedherbs,crushslightlywithyourhandasyouputtheplantmaterialintothejar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageoffreshherbsandtomaximizeyourinfusion,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakethejardaily.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Ifyouused
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freshherbs,checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyplantjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandryjar.
2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Ifyousubstitutedanotheroilforthejojobaoil,adjusttheexpirationdatetotheshelflifeoftheoilused.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Useasbath,body,ormassageoil,specificallybeforebedtimeorwhenrelaxationisdesired.
LayeredLavenderFlowerWaterLavenderisauniversalhealerforyourmind,body,andspirit.This
LayeredLavenderFlowerWaterisrelaxingandbalancingfortheskin,anditmakesafantastictonerforallskintypes,especiallyoilyand
combinationskin.Youcanalsoaddittoyourbathwaterforatranquilsoakorputitinaspraybottleandspritztocooldownonahotday.A
littlespritzoflavenderwatercanhelpeaseahotflash,sootheasunburn,orcalmitchyskin,oryoucanuseitasalinensprayrightbeforeclimbing
intobedforacalmingdriftoffintodreamland.
YIELDS:16ounces
2cupsdistilledwater⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowersor1cupfreshflowers(stemsremoved) ⁄ cupwitchhazel60dropslavenderessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:glassorenamelpot,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),funneljarorbottlewithsprayertop(optional)tohold16ounces
1. ToMake:Boilthewaterandpouroverthelavenderflowers.Steepfor20–30minutes.Whilethelavenderisbrewing,putthewitchhazelintoyourstoragecontainerandaddessentialoil.Whenthelavenderbrewisready,strainitintothebottle.Placethecaponandshakewelltoblendtheingredients.
2. ToStore:Storebottleinyourrefrigeratorforupto6months.
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3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Useasafacialtonerorasanaromaticbody,hair,linen,orroomspray.
Old-FashionedRosewaterRosewateristrulyanectarofthegods.Itcanbeusedinmanyrecipes,fromfoodstobeautyaids,orjustbesplashedonforafragrantauraaslovelyasarose!Rosewateralsomakesawonderfulfacialtonerforallskintypesandisusedinseveralrecipesthroughoutthisbook,includingtheRooibosRoseToner(Chapter2)andtheGreenClayRoseMilkMask
(Chapter3).
YIELDS:16ounces
2cupsrosepetals2cupsdistilledwaterDashofseasalt
Whatyouwillneed:rubbergloves,glassorenamelpot,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),funnel,jarorbottlewithsprayertop
(optional)tohold16ounces
1. ToMake:Placetherosepetalsinaglassorenamelpot,pourindistilledwatertojustcover.Avoidusingametalpot,asitwillreactnegativelywiththeoils.Addadashofseasalttohelpbringtheessentialoilsoutofthepetals.Heatuntilwaterisscaldingbutnotboiling.Turnofftheheat,addrosepetals,andletsoakforatleastanhour.Strainthepetalsfromtheliquid,andusethefunneltopourintoyourstoragecontainer.Wearrubberglovestohelpavoidcontamination,andgivethepetalsanextrasqueezetogetasmuchofthebotanicalgoodnessoutofthemaspossible.
2. ToStore:Storeinyourrefrigeratorforupto4months.
3. ToUse:Useasafacialtoneroraddacuptoyourbathwateralongwithafewfreshrosepetalsforadelicaterosybath.Makesalovelyaromaticmisttorefreshyourskinandyourspiritsifkeptinabottlewithasprayertop.
SKINCARESECRETSTraditionalhydrosols,a.k.a.flowerwaters,arethebyproductofsteamdistillationofessentialoils.Steampassesthroughtheplantmaterialtoextracttheessentialoils;thehydrosolisthecondensedsteam.Floralwatersaremuchmilderthanessentialoilsandhavesimilartherapeuticeffectsinskincareandinoverallmind,body,andspiritwellness.
AromaticVanillaInfusionThisdivinelyscentedvanillamistisagorgeouswaytoscentyourhair
andbody.Alittlespritzofthiscomfortingaphrodisiacscentinstantlysetsthemoodtocozyandromantic.
YIELDS:8ounces
3vanillabeans8ounceswitchhazel
Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,8-ouncebottlewithcap,funnel
1. ToMake:Slicethevanillabeansintothinstripsandcutintosmallerpieces.Placethemintothebottle.Fillitupwithwitchhazelandshakewell.Storeitinacooldarkplaceforatleasttwoweeks.Ideallyyouwillremembertoshakeitupdaily,butit’sokayifyouskipadayortwo.Thelongeryouleavethevanillabeanstosoak,thestrongeryourinfusionwillbe.Whenyou’vereachedyourdesiredstrength,strainoutthevanillaanduseafunneltopourthebrewbackintothebottle.
2. ToStore:Labelwithexpirationdateof2yearsandstoreinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Useasafacialtonerfornormaltooilyskinorasanaromaticbody,hair,linen,orroomspray.
SKINCARESECRETSIfyouplantousethisAromaticVanillaInfusioninfacialcare,considermixing1partaloeverajuicewith3partsAromaticVanillaInfusionforaddedbenefit.Startwithahighqualitywitchhazel,easilyfoundatahealthfoodstoreoronline,thathasahigherpercentageofwitchhazelextractthanalcohol.
CHAPTER8
WHOLEBODYSPATREATMENTS
Whetheryou’regettingreadyforaspecialeventlikeaweddingorapartyorjusttakingsometimetofocusonyourself,therecipesinthischapterprovidearichsensoryjourneytoleaveyoupositivelyglowingfromtheinsideout.Takingtheextratimetosetthesceneforadivinehomespaexperiencebringsthepamperingtoahigherlevelofreplenishmentandrejuvenation,nurturingyourmind,body,andspirit.
Startbylettingfreshairflowthroughyourspacetoclearoutanystagnantenergyorstaleair.Selectsomecalming,healingmusictoplay.Layoutsomecleanfluffytowelsandasoftrobe.Inthespiritofwholebodyreplenishment,prepareahealthyspawaterliketheStrawberrySuperCSipperorCucumberDe-PufferSpaWatertoenjoywhileyoureclinewithyourfeetsoakinginaFizzyMojitoFootSpa.Lightsomecandlesandsayablessing.Somethinglikethisworkswelltosetthetone:“Ihavesetthistimeasideforme.Allofmystressesandworriesfallawayfrommenow.Thisismytimetohealandnurturemyentirebeing.”Takeafewdeepbreathstosettherelaxationinmotion.Itisinthesesweetmoments,whileyouareinreposeslatheredingorgeous,gooeyhomespatreatmentsliketheHead-to-ToePumpkinMaskortheDetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrap,thatadeeperoverallhealingtakesplace.Thereisnothingcomparabletoaspadaylikethistobringoutyourinnergoddess!
Head-to-ToePumpkinMaskPumpkinisloadedwithmorethan100vitaminsandnutrientsthatfeedyourskin.It’sanaturallynourishing,hydratingexfoliant.Pairedwiththeskin-brightening,clarifyingorange,soothingoats,andmoisturizingoliveoilfoundinthisrecipe,thismaskcanbeusedfromheadtotoefora
gorgeousglow!Theactiveenzymesinthepumpkinmaycauseatinglingsensation.Aslightwarmingontheskinwillbenormalduetothefresh
gingerandcinnamon.
YIELDS:1–2fullbodymasks
1cupfleshof1smallpumpkin,prepared,or1canpumpkin ⁄ cupcookedoatmeal ⁄ teaspoongroundcinnamon ⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil1teaspoonfreshgratedginger⁄ teaspoonfreshgratedorangezest1tablespoonfresh-squeezedorangejuice⁄ cuprawturbinadosugar Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,saucepanwithlid,steamer,spoon,fork,measuringcups,measuringspoons,mixingbowl,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Beginbypreparingthefreshpumpkin,orskipthisstepandusecanned.Cutthepumpkinintoquartersormedium3–4-inchchunks,leavingrindon.Placerind-sidedown(fleshup)inavegetablesteamer.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattosimmer,andcover.Steam10–15minutesuntilaforkwilleasilyglidethroughthechunks,likeacookedpotato.Becarefulnottoovercook,itasitwilllosepotency.Removefromheatandletcooltothetouch.Scoopoutthepumpkinfleshwithaspoon,discardingtherind.Reserve1cupforthisrecipeandusetheremainder
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forsoup,apie,orcustard.Placethepreparedpumpkininthefridge.Whilethepumpkinissteaming,cooktheoatmealbyfollowingthedirectionsonthepackage.Placethecookedoatmealinthefridgetoensureithascompletelycooledbeforemovingontothenextstep.Inamedium-sizebowl,useaforktoblendtogethertheoatmeal,cinnamon,andoliveoil.Letstandfor10–15minutesandbeginpreparingtheotherfreshingredients.Mashthepumpkinandaddtothebowlalongwiththegratedginger,orangezest,andorangejuiceandstirtoauniformconsistency.Addthesugarandblendwell.
2. ToStore:Thismaskwillstoreintherefrigeratorforuptoafewdaysinaclean,airtightcontainer.Thepumpkinwilloxidizequickly,soit’sbesttouseultrafreshratherthanprepareaheadofyourhomespaday.
3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetubtosoftenyourskinandremovesurfacedirtandtoxins.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplyagenerouslayerofthemaskoveryourbody.Youcanwrapyourselfinacleansheetorplasticwrapandrelaxinanemptybathtub,orjustsitonyourtowel.Letthebodymaskworkitsmagicfor15minutes,thenapplytotheface.Leaveonthefacefor3–7minutes.Jumpintheshowerandrinseoff.Youmaywantawashclothtohelpremovethemask.Useamildbodywashorsoapandmoisturizewithyourfavoritelotionorbodyoil.
GlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMaskCleopatra’sfavoritebeautytreatmentwasbathinginmilk,honey,androses.Thisenchantingcombinationwillnourish,moisturize,exfoliate,andinvigorateyourskintoagorgeousglow.Usethisdecadentwholebodymaskforsoftmilk-and-honeyskinthatradiateswithagorgeous
goddessglow.
YIELDS:1–2fullbodymasks
Petalsof2roses⁄ cuphoney ⁄ cupheavycream(orcoconutcream)1cupalmondmeal
Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork
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1. ToMake:Placetherosepetals,honey,andcreamintotheblenderandmixonlowuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Placethecreamedrosesinthemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatoremoveasmuchaspossiblefromtheblender.Addthealmondmealandstirwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecreamoralmondmeal,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thisisbestusedfresh.Plantopreparethisrecipejustbeforeyourspatreatment.Storeleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.
3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetub.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytoskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Toremove,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.
CoconutRiceConditioningExfoliantThisluxurious,coconut-scentedexfoliantforfaceandbodyissimply
divine.Forcenturies,Asiancultureshaveusedriceinskincareformulationstoencourageclear,luminous,andporcelainskin.Thericegentlyexfoliateswhilethepenetratingmoisturefromthecoconutcreambringsvitaminsandmineralstothedeeperdermallayersofyourskin,helpingtostrengthentissueswhilefightingfinelines,wrinkles,hyper-pigmentation,anddull,dryskin.Usethisgorgeoushead-to-toeskin
treatmentweeklytoenhanceyourskin’snaturalluminosity.
YIELDS:1fullbodyapplication
⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄ cupcoconutshredsDashofgroundnutmeg⁄ +cupcoconutcream(full-fatcoconutmilk) Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork
1. ToMake:Placethebrownriceflour,coconutshreds,andnutmeginamedium-sizemixingbowlandstir.Addthecoconutcreamandblendwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecoconutcream,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerandusewithin1–2days.
3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetub.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytoskininsmall,upward
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motions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.
AmbrosiaFaceandBodyMaskInGreekandRomanmythology,ambrosiaisafoodforthegodsthatisknowntobestowimmortality.Thisluxurioushomespatreatmentmaynothelpyoulivelonger,butitwillcertainlygiveyourskinamoreyouthfulglow!Thishighlymoisturizingtropicaltreatexfoliateswithnaturalfruit
enzymes,replenisheswithvitaminC–packedfruits,andmoisturizeswithdecadentcoconutcream.Enjoythissimplydivinehomespaexperience
tobringoutthegoddessinyou.
YIELDS:1wholebodymask
⁄ cuppineapple1tablespoonfresh-squeezedorangejuice⁄ +cupcoconutcream ⁄ cupcoconutflour ⁄ cupgranulatedsugarZestof1orange
Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Placethepineapple,orangejuice,andcoconutcreamintotheblenderandmixonlowuntilwellblended.Placethecreamedpineappleinthemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatoremoveasmuchaspossible.Addthecoconutflour,sugar,andorangezestandstirwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecoconutcreamorsugar,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithinadayortwo.
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3. ToUse:Applytoclean,dampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.Itisunlikelythatyouwillneedanyadditionalmoisturizer.
VanillaIslePerfumeWearingperfumehelpsyoufeelluxuriousandattractive,especiallywhenyouknowitisn’tmadewithharmfulchemicals.Vanilla,anaphrodisiac,iscombinedwithsultryylang-ylangandflirtysweetorangeinthissoftandsexyscent.Anointyourpulsepointswiththisgorgeous,all-natural,
vanilla-yperfumewithatropicalfloraltwist.
YIELDS:2ounces
3tablespoonsAromaticVanillaInfusion(seeChapter7)1tablespoonvanillaextract8dropspatchouliessentialoil20dropsAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil24dropsylang-ylangessentialoil44dropssweetorangeessentialoil1tablespoondistilledwater
Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,2-ouncebottlewithdroppertoporspritzcap,smallfunnel
1. ToMake:UseafunneltopourtheAromaticVanillaInfusionandthevanillaextractintothebottle.Addtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithdistilledwater.Capitandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Labelwithexpirationdateof2yearsandstoreinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.
3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Applytopulsepoints.Donotsprayonlightlycoloredfabrics,asthevanillamaycauseslightdiscoloration.
BlushingBrideUbtanExfoliantUbtanisaluxurioustraditionalIndianpre-weddingspatreatmentinwhichboththebrideandgroomarepamperedwithaseriesofaromaticfacialandbodymaskscoupledwithmassageforseveraldaysleadinguptotheirwedding.Thisexotichomespatreatmentismadefrompowderedherbs,flowers,andnutscombinedwithbotanicaloilsandrosewatertocreateanourishing,moisturizing,andexfoliatingtreatforyourskin.Usethisexoticaromaticbeautytreatmentfromheadtotoetogentlyslough
offdullskinforsuper-softskinwithahealthyglow.
YIELDS:1–2fullbodymasks
⁄ cuphoney ⁄ cupsweetalmondoilorcarrieroilofchoice ⁄ – ⁄cuprosewater1cupAyurvedicFacialCleansingGrains(seeChapter2) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingcontainer
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1. ToMake:Placethehoney,sweetalmondoil,and ⁄ cuprosewaterintothemixingbowlandbeattogetherwithafork.Addinroughly ⁄ cupofthecleansinggrainsandmixthemtogether.Alternateaddingmorecleansinggrainsandrosewateralittleatatime.Blendtheminbetweenadditionsuntilyou’veaddedallofthegrains.Addenoughrosewatertoachieveaspreadablepaste.
2. ToStore:Thisismeanttobemadejustbeforeuseandappliedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.
3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetubtosoftenyourskinandremovesurfacedirtandtoxins.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytocleandampskin.Startwithyourbody,massagingthescrubinsmallcircularmotionsasyougo.Startwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Finishbyapplyingathinlayertoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,wrapyourselfinplasticwrap,acleansheet,oratowelandallowthistosetforupto30minutesonyourbodyandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintoawarmshowerandrinsewell.Youmaywanttouseawashclothtohelpremovethemaskfromyourface.Wettheclothandapplytoyourface,leavingittosoakthemaskfromyourskin,andthengentlywipeoff.Repeatafewtimes,rinsinginbetween.Useyourfingertipsandgentlymassagethewettedmaskfromyourbody.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.MistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores,andapplyafacialmoisturizerifdesired.
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SKINCARESECRETSTraditionally,Ubtanwouldbefollowedbyaluxuriousbathandfinishedwithasensuallyscentedmoisturizer.TrytheCoconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBathfromChapter6andtheWhippedSheaBodyButterfromChapter5.FinishthisluxuryspatreatmentbyscentingyourhairwiththeJasmineHairFinishingOilfromthischapter.
DetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrapSeaweedwrapsarepopularinhigh-endspasfortheiradvancedbodyslimming,detoxification,andreplenishingeffectsontheskinandthewholebody.ThisDetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrapisformulatedwith
antioxidant-richgreentea,magnesium-richEpsomSalts,andkaolinclay,whichworktogethertodrawoutthetoxins,impurities,andexcesswaterweightfromyoursystemwhilefortifyingandre-mineralizingyourcells.Thecoconutwaterincreaseshydrationandtheskin’sabilitytoabsorbnutrients,andthelavenderessentialoilbringsatouchofrelaxing
aromatherapy,addingafreshnaturalscenttotempertheseaweed.Thisrecipewillhelpalleviatecellulite,sluggishcirculation,soremuscles,anddullorcongestedskin,andisbeneficialforuseonfaceandbodyforall
skintypes.
YIELDS:1fullbodyapplication
1tablespoonEpsomsalts⁄ - ⁄ cupcoconutwater12dropslavenderessentialoil⁄ cupkelppowder ⁄ cupgreenteapowder ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,washcloth,plasticwrap,towelsorblankets,1tight-sealingjar
1. ToMake:DissolvetheEpsomsaltsinthecoconutwaterbyplacinginamixingbowlandstirringgently.Addthelavenderessentialoilandstir.Addthekelpandgreenteapowdersandstirgently.Lastly,addthekaolinclayandblenduntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Ifyouneedtoadjustthetexture,addmorecoconutwaterorkaolinclayalittleatatime,asnecessarytoachieveaneasilyspreadablepaste.
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2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Youcanmixthepowdersaheadoftimeandstoretheminatight-sealingjar.Mixthecoconutwaterwiththepowdersfreshbeforeeachuse.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.
3. ToUse:Applytocleandampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyou’vecoveredyourbody,youcanwrapyourselfinplasticwraptoamplifytheeffect.Thiswillbeeasierifyouhavesomeonehelpyou,butitispossibletodoityourself.Togetstarted,stepontheendoftheplasticandwrapuponelegatatime,wrapyourtorso,andthenwraponearmatatime.Wrapyourselfintowels,asheet,orblanketthatyoudon’tmindgettingsomeofthemaskon.Findaniceplacetorelaxforatleast20minutes,uptoanhourformaximumbenefit.Applythemasktoyourface15minutesbeforeyouplantowashoff,avoidingtheeyearea.Toremove,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Removethemaskfromyourfacefirstandfinishwithyourbody.Donotscrubthemaskoff;rather,thoroughlysaturatewithwaterandgentlywipeoffwithasoftcloth.Toweldryandapplyyourfavoritemoisturizertoyourbody.Foryourface,followwithtonerandmoisturizer.
SKINCARESECRETSRemembertohydrate!Withanytypeofdetoxifyingspatreatment,youcaneasilydehydratewhileyourbodysweatsoutthetoxins.Dehydratedcellsarefulloftoxins,whichcanactuallyresultinyourbodystoringmorewaterweightthanitneeds.Drinkamplewateronaregularbasis,asitishelpsyourbodyprocesstoxinsbyliterallyflushingthemfromyourcells.Alwaysdrinkplentyoffreshwaterforclearandbeautifulskin.
FizzyMojitoFootSpaTreatyourselftothisfreshandtinglyhomespacocktailforyoursoreandtiredfeet!Astringentwitchhazelhelpsrelieveswelling,whilethelimeandgrapefruitjuicessoftencalluses.Mintrefreshesandsoothes,andthebubblywaterre-mineralizesandrelaxes.Sogetreadytorelaxand
unwindwhileyouenjoythisrefreshingluxuryspapedicure!
YIELDS:1footbath
⁄ cupwitchhazel ⁄ cupfresh-squeezedlimejuice ⁄ cupfresh-squeezedgrapefruitjuice1lime,slicedintorings1quartsparklingmineralwater⁄ cupfreshmintleaves ⁄ cupEpsomsalts ⁄ cupfine-grainedseasalt ⁄ cupcoconutcream(full-fatcoconutmilk) Whatyouwillneed:washtub,cuttingboard,woodenspoon,measuringcups,
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mixingbowl,forkNote:Ifyoudon’thaveawashtub,youcanuseasouppot,shallowbowl,orplasticstoragetub.Aslongasyoucansoakyourfeetinsidewithoutspilling,itshouldwork!
1. ToMake:Startwithroomtemperatureratherthanrefrigeratedingredients.Putthewitchhazel,limejuice,grapefruitjuice,andlimeringsintothewashtub.Muddlethemintleavesbycrushingthemwiththebackofawoodenspoon,coarselychopthem,putintothewashtub,andgiveitamix.Inthemixingbowl,placethesaltsandcoconutcream.Stirtoblendtoauniformconsistency.Bringthewashtubandthebowlofscrubtotheplacewhereyouwillhaveyourfootspa.Setupyourfootspaareawithanythingyouwillwantforasupercomfy-cozyrelaxingexperience.Lightacandle,gatheramagazineormaybeaneyepillow,andenjoyacupoftea.Playsomerelaxingmusic.Sincethefootbathwillnotbewarm,youmaywantablanket,heatingpad,andsomepillowssoyou’resittingascomfortablyaspossible.Gatheratoweltodryoffafterthefootbath.Andyou’rereadytogetstarted!
2. ToStore:Thisrecipeshouldbemadefreshbeforeeachuse.
3. ToUse:Pourthemineralwaterintothewashtubandstir.Settleinandsoakyourfeetfor10–20minutes.Whenyou’reready,usethecoconutcreamandsaltmixtoscrubthebuiltupdeadskinandsoftenedcallousesoffyourtoesandfeet.Dryoffwithatowel.Rinseoffyourfeetinthetuborshowerifdesired.Note:GetthemostoutofthisfootspatreatmentbytrimmingyourtoenailsrightbeforeputtingyourfeettosoakintheFizzyMojitoFootSpa.Afterthesoakandscrub,usethetipofanailfiletoscrapethesoftenedbuildupfromunderyournails.
SoothingScalpandHairTreatmentThisbotanicaloilblendmakesadeeplyconditioninghairandscalp
treatmentfordamagedhairandsplitendsaswellasdry,flakydandruffconditions.Enjoyadreamyscalpmassagetosootheuncomfortable
scalpconditions,helpuncloghairfollicles,energizethescalp,oxygenatetheroots,andstimulatehairgrowthwhilenourishinganddeep
conditioningyourhair.
YIELDS:8ounces
⁄ cupgrapeseedoil ⁄ cupRosemary-InfusedOil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil4vitamincapsules10dropsrosemaryessentialoil18dropslemonessentialoil24dropslavenderessentialoil22dropsteatreeessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored8-ouncebottlewithapumptop(optional),combornatural-bristledhairbrush.
1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthegrapeseedoilandRosemary-InfusedOil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,captightly,andshaketoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinacool,dryplaceoutofdirectsunlightanduseupwithin1year.
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3. ToUse:Ideallyyouwanttostartwithbrushed,tangle-freedryhairratherthanwetordamp.Ifyouhavecurlyhair,youdon’tneedtobrushitoutfirst.Applygenerouslytothescalpandthencombitthroughtotheends,applyingmoreoilasnecessarytoreachfullsaturation.Massagetheoilintoyourscalpwithyourfingertipsfor10minutes.Wrapyourheadinatowelandleaveonforatleast30minutes.Thelongeryouareabletoleavethisconditioningoilonyourhairandscalp,thebetter.Placeatoweloveryourpillowcaseandyoucanleavethisonovernight.Washandconditionyourhairasnormal.Itissuggestedtocleanyourcombandbrushafterusingthemforthistreatment.
HELPFULHINTSThistreatmentoilcanalsobeusedasaquickleave-inconditioningtreatmentorde-frizzer,ortohelpdefineringletsincurlyhairandbringoutthetextureinlayeredhair.Placeafewdropsoftheoilontoyourfingertipsandrunthroughtheendsofyourhair.Youcanapplythistowetordryhairasneeded.
JasmineHairFinishingOilThisgorgeouslyscentedoilblendisformulatedwithnutritioussweetalmondandoliveoilsthatwilleffectivelyprotectyourhair,sealingmoistureintothehairshaftandaddingaluxe,healthyshine.Thisbotanicaltreatmentisnourishing,conditioning,andmoisturizingfordamagedhairandsplitends—plusitsmellsabsolutelydivine!
YIELDS:4ounces
⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil2vitaminEcapsules20dropssweetorangeessentialoil12dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil16dropspatchouliorAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil28dropsJasmineAbsoluteoil
Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored4-ouncebottlewithapumptop,optional
1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourpint-sizecontainerandaddthejojobaoilandoliveoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.AddtheessentialoilsandJasmineAbsolute,captightly,andshaketoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinacool,dryplaceoutofdirectsunlightanduseupwithinayear.
3. ToUse:Usethisluxuriouslyscentedoilasaquickleave-inconditioningtreatmentorde-frizzer,ortohelpdefineringletsandtexturizelayeredhair.Placeafewdropsoftheoilontoyourfingertipsandrunthroughthe
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endsofyourhair.Touslethewaves,twistingtheendsofyourhairtotexturize.Applytowet,damp,ordryhairasneeded.
SunriseSpaWaterGreetthedaywithatoasttoyourhealthandhappiness!Thissunny
beveragemakesagorgeousadditiontoahomespaparty,asthejuiceslayerintheglasslikeabeautifulsunrise.HighinvitaminCand
antioxidants,thecitrusfruitaidsdigestionandlivercleansing,andthepomegranatejuiceispackedwithbeneficialvitaminsandantioxidants
thatfightfreeradicals.Pomegranateisalsoanti-inflammatoryandheart-healthyandhasbeenshowntoprotectthesystemfromcertaincancers.
YIELDS:about8cups
4cupswater1orange,slicedthin1Meyerlemon,slicedthin2tablespoonsagaveorhoney,optional3cupsunsweetenedpomegranatejuice(orcranberryorcherryJuice)16–24icecubes,optional
Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,half-gallonpitcher,long-handledspoon,strainer
1. ToMake:Beginthepreparationthenightbeforeyouplantoserve.Mixthewaterwithcitrusfruitslicesandagave,ifdesired,inapitcher.Refrigerateovernight,allowingtheflavorstoinfusethewater.
2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeforupto4days.
3. ToUse:Foranextraspeciallayeredjuice“sunrise”presentation,place2–3icecubesinaclearglass.Add ⁄ cuppomegranatejuice.Slowlyfill1 2
glassestherestofthewaywiththestrainedcitruswater.Garnishwithasliceofsunshineandacitrussliceandserve.Or,addthepomegranatejuicetothepitcherandstir.Serveovericeifdesired.
SKINCARESECRETSFortrulyhealthyskin,youmusteatwellandhydrate,hydrate,hydrate!Everycellinyourbodyisreliantonwaterforproperfunction,andahydratedbodyisahealthybodyisabeautifulbody.
CucumberDe-PufferSpaWaterGetridofextrawaterweightwhilestayinghydratedwiththisdeliciouslyquenchingspawater.Cucumberandlemonarenaturaldiureticsthataiddigestionandappetitecontrol.Thegingerandspearminthelprelievebloatingandwillalsobenefitthedigestivesystem.Thisdelicious,refreshing,anddetoxifyingdrinkisbeneficialforweightlossandfor
relievingPMSsymptoms.
YIELDS:8cups
8cupsspringwater5thinslicesofginger,peeled1mediumcucumber,slicedthin1mediumlemon,slicedthin12spearmintleavesice,optional
Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,half-gallonpitcher,strainer,longhandledspoon
1. ToMake:Mixalltheingredientstogetherinalargepitcher.Refrigerateforseveralhoursorovernighttoallowtheflavorstoinfusethewater.Strainandserveoverice,ifdesired.Garnishwithasliceofcucumberorlemon.
2. ToStore:Keeprefrigeratedanddrinkwithin4days.
3. ToUse:Youcandrinkthisspawateralldaylong!Drinkthisforuptofourdaysinarowandyouwillstartfeelinggreat.TheextrafluidsanddiureticsareflushingoutthetoxinswhileyouarealsofloodingyoursystemwithvitaminC,antioxidants,anddigestiveaids.Youarecleaningoutyourcellsandstayinghydrated,whichwillshowintheradiance,tone,andtextureofyourskin.
SKINCARESECRETSTheingredientcombinationsinthesespawatersarespecificallyformulatedtosupporthealthyskintextureandappearancewhileprovidingagooddoseofanti-agingvitaminC.Additionalbenefitsincludeappetitecontrol,immunedefense,heartburnprevention,bloodsugarregulation,andweightmanagement.Whatafunanddeliciouswaytocareforyourskin!
StrawberrySuperCSipperDeliciousstrawberriesandkiwis,whicharebothsuperfoods,haveanti-
agingpropertiesandarefullofvitaminC,antioxidants,andphytonutrients.DietshighinvitaminCpromotehealthierskin,andthisspawaterwillleaveyoursbeamingwithvitality.Withaspawaterthattastesthisgood,youwon’tevenneedtoberemindedtodrinkupand
drinkoften!
YIELDS:8cups
7cupsspringwater1pintstrawberries,trimmedandhalved1smallkiwi,slicedintothinrounds1tablespoonfreshlemonjuiceStrawberryBasilIceCubes,optional(seesidebar) Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,halfgallonpitcher,long-handledspoon
1. ToMake:Mixallingredientstogetherinalargepitcher.Refrigerateforatleast2hours.
2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeforupto4days.
3. ToUse:Putsomeiceinyourglass,fillitupwiththeStrawberrySuperCSipper,andenjoy.Thisissogoodforyou!
SKINCARESECRETSTomakeStrawberryandBasilIceCubes,mashorpuréestrawberrieswithenoughwatertomakethemslushy.Fillanicecubetraywiththemixture.Placeafreshbasilleafineachcubeandfreeze.Whybasil?It’saflavorfulherbthatpacksapowerfulpunchwhenitcomestoadvancingoverallhealthandwell-being.Amazing—anddelicious!
QuickCoconutCantaloupeCoolerThenutritionaldiversityofcantaloupeisperhapsitsmostoverlookedhealthbenefit!HighinvitaminsC,A,K,andahostofB’saswellas
potassium,magnesium,andfiber,thisQuickCoconutCantaloupeCoolergivesyouaclear,hydratedcomplexionandshinyhair.Withahealthy,deliciousbeveragethatgivesyouanoverallfeelingofwellness,howcan
yougowrong?
YIELDS:8cups
⁄ ripecantaloupe,cutintosmallpieces3cupschilledwater2cupschilledcoconutwater(orsubstitutealoewater)1lime,slicedintothinroundsIceMintforgarnish
Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,foodprocessororblender(optional),juicepitcher
1. ToMake:Divideyourcutcantaloupeinhalf.Puréehalfofitinafoodprocessororblender,orsmashitupwithafork.Addsomeofthewatertotheblenderifnecessarytoachievethepurée.Putthecantaloupepuréeintothepitcher.Mixinthewater,coconutwater,lime,andtherestofthecubedcantaloupe.
2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeanddrinkwithin4days.
3. ToUse:Stirandserveimmediatelyoverice.Garnishwithasprigofmint.
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RosyGreenTeaSpaWaterGreenteaandrosehipsarerichinvitaminsandantioxidants,
bioflavonoids,andalkaloids.Thiscalmingbrewpromoteshealthyskinandhairandhasdetoxifyingproperties.Enjoythisdeliciousandrefreshingimmune-boostingelixirwiththesubtlescentofroses.
YIELDS:8cups
2rosesinfullbloom8cupsspringwater2tablespoonsgreentea⁄ cupdriedrosehips1teaspoonrosewater,optionalIce,optional
Whatyouwillneed:largesaucepan,strainer,half-gallonpitcher,woodenspoon
1. ToMake:Chooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.Removethepetalsfromonerosedirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.Placetheotherinavasetobrightenyourworkspace.Bringthewatertoboilinginasaucepanandremovefromheat.Letthewatercoolaminuteandaddthegreenteaandrosehipstothepan,stirringtosaturate.Steepfor3–5minutesandstraintheliquidintoapitcher.Letcoolfor20minutesthenaddtherosewaterandthepetalsfromoneroseandstir.Servewarmorrefrigerate30minutesandservechilledoverice,ifdesired.
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2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeanddrinkwithin4days.
3. ToUse:Drinkupto3glassesaday.Serveovericeifdesired.
CHAPTER9
SUNCARE
Thesun’sraysaregettingstrongereveryyear,andoverexposuretoUVAandUVBultravioletraysisoneoftheleadingcausesofprematureaging,wrinkling,agespots,and,ofcourse,skincancer.Sunexposureisoftenaccompaniedwithwindandwater,anextremelydryingcombinationtotheskin.Weallknowit’sbesttonotoverdoitwhenitcomestothesun,sobeforeyouheadout,protectyourskinbyslatheringupwiththeSunProtectionLotionStick,wearahat,andstayoutofthesunbetween11a.m.and2p.m.,whenitsraysarethestrongest.
Whileasuntanmaylooklikeahealthyglow,itisyourbody’sprimarydefensemechanismagainstthesun.Thebestthingyoucandoforoverexposedandsun-damagedskinistokeepitmoisturizedandfeeditwithhighlevelsofantioxidantsbothinthefoodsyoueatandtheskincareproductsyouchoose.
HelpyourskincombatthedryingeffectsofthesunbymoisturizingbeforeandaftersunexposurewiththeCalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencher.Ifyouoverdoit,usethehealingskincareproductsinthischapterforgentlereliefliketheSoothe-My-SunburnBathandtheCucumberRoseSunburnRelief.Getthatcarefree,endlesssummerstyleanytimeofyearbyusingtheBeachyBabeHairSprayfornaturallytexturized,super-cutesurfer-girlwavestocomplementyourhealthy,glowingskin.
Sun-KissedPre-TanningBodyScrubExfoliateatleastonceperweektoremovebuilt-updeadskincells.Healthy,regularlymoisturizedandexfoliatedskinwillallowyoutotan
moreevenly.Sunexposureismuchhealthierwhenyouusetheappropriateprecautions.Rememberyourhatandsunscreenandstayoutofthesunduringthemiddleoftheday,whenitsraysarethestrongest.
YIELDS:12ounces
1cupfine-grainedseasalt⁄ cupgrapeseedoil16dropssweetorangeessentialoil14dropslavenderessentialoil10dropsteatreeessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcup,mixingbowl,fork,12-ouncejar
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1. ToMake:Placesaltintoamixingbowl.Addthegrapeseedoilandessentialoils.Stiruntilyouhaveauniformconsistencyandit’sreadytouse!
2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithexpirationdateof1year.
3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.
SKINCARESECRETSThisscrubisdesignedtoleaveoilsonyourskin.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.Toweloffandthenutrientsinthebotanicaloilswillgreatlybenefityourskin,soakinginafterafewminutes.Youwillnotlikelyneedanyadditionalmoisturizer.Avoidanyopenwoundsandusecaution,astheshowerfloormaybecomeslippery.Notrecommendedforuseonsunburnedskinoropenwounds.
YogurtLavenderComfortBodyMaskandBathHavefunslatheringyourselffromheadtotoewiththissilky,cooling,
moisturizingyogurtmask.Thenaturalemollientsandlacticacidinyogurtprovideasafeandgentle,nonabrasivemoisturizingexfoliation.Besuretousefull-fatyogurt,asyoursun-kissedskinneedstheextramoisture.
YIELDS:makesasingleuse
1–2cupsfull-fatplainyogurt,chilled1tablespoonbakingsoda4dropslavenderessentialoil⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds2ormorecucumberslices,optional
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,cheesecloth,string,bowl,fork
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1. ToMake:Runacool-warmbath,nothot.Thecooler,thebetter,butitshouldbewarmenoughtositinforatleast10minutes.Placetheyogurtandbakingsodainabowlandmixwellwithafork.Stirintheessentialoil.Applythecoolyogurtmixturetoyourskinfromheadtotoe.Placethelavenderbudsinsideofthecheeseclothtoformaloosesachet,leavingroomforthewatertoflowthroughandthebudstoplumpinthebathwater.Tieclosedwithastringandputitintothetub.
2. ToStore:Makefreshforeachuse.
3. ToUse:Whenthetubisfull,getinandlettherelaxationbegin.Theyogurtmaskwilldissolveoffofyourbodyandminglewiththelavender,creatingamilky,moisturizing,relaxingelixirformind,body,andspirit.Usethelavendersachetasasoothingwashbagbyfillingwithwaterandsqueezingoutoveryoursore,sunburnedskin.Useitasaspottreatmentandcompress.Placethecucumberslicesoveryoureyesordirectlyonsunburnedareasasacoolinganti-inflammatorytreatment.Leavetheyogurtonyourfaceforupto15minutes.Drainthetubandrinseoffwithaquickshower.Gentlytoweldryandgenerouslymoisturizewhileyourskinisstilldamp.
Avo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBodyMaskExposuretothesun,wind,salt,andsandoftencreatesdry,flakyskin,whichcanberemediedwiththisAvo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBody
Mask.Nutrient-richemollientavocadosworktohealsun-damagedandweather-wornskinandhelpreducetheappearanceofagespots.Keepyourskinlookingbeautifulafteradayinthesunshinewiththissoothing,
replenishingall-overbodymaskthatispackedwiththerapeuticingredientstogentlyexfoliatewhilehelpingtomoisturize,repair,and
conditionsun-kissedskin.
YIELDS:1fullbodytreatment
Fleshof2ripeavocados2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice2tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil1cupcookedoatmeal2cupsfinegranulatedsugar
Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,largefork,measuringcupsandspoons,tight-sealingcontainer
1. ToMake:Mashthefleshoftheavocadoswithalargefork.Stirinthelemonjuiceandoliveoil.Stirintheoatmeal.Next,addthesugarandmixintoanevenpaste.Thetextureshouldbeeasilyspreadableandnottoochunky.Addmoreoliveoilifit’stoothickormoresugarifit’stoothin,1teaspoonatatimetofindtheperfectconsistency.
2. ToStore:Storeintightlysealedcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto3days.Reducetheairspaceinthestoragecontainertohelpprevent
oxidation.
3. ToUse:Thisrecipeisappropriateforsun-kissed,notsunburned,skin.Ifyouhaveasunburn,chooseanotherrecipefromthischaptersuchastheSoothe-My-SunburnBath.Applyathicklayertocleandampskin.Startwiththebodyandfinishwiththeface,avoidingeyearea.Leaveon10–30minutes.Youcanwrapyourselfinplasticwrap,acleansheet,and/orsitonatowelorlayinthetub.Toremove,moistenyourskinandmassagethemaskoffinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.
CalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencherThisluxuriouslycalming,healingmoisturizerisrichinregenerative
antioxidantsthatcounteractthedamagingeffectsofthesun’srays.Thisbotanicalinfusionissteepedwiththeadvancedhealingpowersofgreenteaandsoothingcomfreycombinedwithlavendertonurtureyouinmind,
body,andspirit.
YIELDS:4ounces
⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7)3vitaminEcapsules20dropslavenderessentialoil
Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored4-ouncebottleandcap
1. ToMake:UseafunneltopourtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandFreshComfreyOilintoa4-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addlavenderessentialoil.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Labelwithexpirationdateof2years.
3. ToUse:Bodyoilsarebestappliedrightafterbathing,whiletheskinisstilldamp.Theoilsworktosealinthemoistureonyourskin.Andthemoistureonyourskinworkstodelivertheactivebotanicalsdeeperintothedermallayersofyourskin.
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CoolingAnti-ItchPasteTopicalapplicationofthissimpleapplecidervinegarandbakingsoda
pastecanhelpeasesunburnpain,itching,andinflammation.How?Well,applecidervinegarcontainsaceticacid,whichisoneofthecomponentsofpainreliefmedicationssuchasaspirin.SmearonthisCoolingAnti-Itch
Pasteforsomeall-naturalrelieftohelpyoufeelbetterfast.
YIELDS:1cup
⁄ cupapplecidervinegar ⁄ cupbakingsoda6dropslavenderessentialoil,optional
Whatyouwillneed:bowl,spoon,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Placeallingredientsinabowlandmixtoformathickpaste.
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2. ToStore:Storeintherefrigeratorinasealedcontainerforupto2weeks.Stirwellbeforeeachuse.
3. ToUse:Applytosunburnedoritchyspots.Leaveonforaslongasyoulike.Toremove,rinseorshoweroff.Toavoidirritatingyourskin,donotruborscruboff.Ifyouarereallysuffering,considerapplyingbeforebed.Allowtodrycompletelybeforegettingintobed.Notrecommendedtoleaveonyourfaceovernight.
Soothe-My-SunburnBathBakingsodacreatesanalkalizedenvironmentthatissoothingtotheskin.
Ithasantisepticproperties,canhelpwiththeitch,andworksasanexfoliant.Addingbakingsodatothissimplebathcaneasesunburnpain,itching,andinflammationandgetyoubackonthebeachinnotime!
YIELDS:2–3baths
1cupbakingsoda1cuprawoatmeal2cupsdriedcomfreyleavesApplecidervinegar,2cupsperbath
Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,rubbergloves,mixingbowl,cheesecloth,string,tight-sealingstoragecontainer
1. ToMake:Placethebakingsoda,oatmeal,andcomfreyleavesinthemixingbowl.Putontherubberglovesandblendtheingredientstogetherwithyourhands,crushingthecomfreyleavesandoatsintothebakingsoda,makingauniformmixture.Runacool-warmbath,nothot.Thecoolerthebetter,butitshouldbewarmenoughtositinforatleast10minutes.Place1cupofthebathmixinsideofthecheeseclothandtieclosedtoformaloosesachet.Leaveroominthesachetforthewatertoflowthroughandtheoatstoplumpinthebathwater.Tieclosedwitharubberbandorstringandputitintothetub.Whenthetubisfull,add2cupsofapplecidervinegarandswishtoblend.
2. ToStore:Storeinatightlysealedcontainer.
3. ToUse:Getinthetubandlettherelaxationbegin.Usetheoatmealsachetasasoothingwashbagbyfillingwithwaterandsqueezingoutoveryoursore,sunburnedskin.Useitasaspottreatmentandcompress.Placecucumberslicesoveryoureyesorsunburnedareasasacoolinganti-inflammatorytreatment.Drainthetubandrinseoffwithaquickshower.Gentlytoweldryandgenerouslymoisturizewhileyourskinisstilldamp.
SKINCARESECRETSSpecialinstructionsforasunburnbath:Usewarmtocoolwatertosoothetheburn.Don’tusesoap,bubblebath,orbathsalts,astheycanbedryingtosunburnedskin.Also,don’tuseawashcloth,brush,oranysortofintenseexfoliantuntilyourskinishealing.Youdon’twanttosoaktoolonganddryoutyourskin,solimitthebathto10–15minutes.Sunburnsareverydryingtoyourskin,sodrinklotsofwatertomoisturizefromtheinsideout.Besuretoapplyamoisturizerassoonasyougetoutofthetub,providingyourskinaprotectivemoisturebarrier,helpingtospeedhealingandpreventpeeling.
HealingSunburnSprayandCompressThereisnothinglikeacoolmistofthisHealingSunburnSprayand
Compresstosootheyourtenderoverexposedskin.Thegreenteausedinthisrecipecontainstannicacid,theobromine,andpolyphenols—allofwhicharesoothingandhealingtosunburnedskin.Inaddition,yerbamateisaSouthAmericansuper-antioxidantthathelpsspeedtissuerepair.Withtheadditionofcoolingpeppermintandtheskinhealers
chamomileandaloevera,thisconcoctionissuretosoothethestingofasunburn!
YIELDS:1quart
4cupsfilteredorspringwater⁄ cupfreshpeppermintleaves ⁄ cupfreshchamomileflowers1tablespoonlooseleafyerbamate1tablespoongreentealeaves⁄ cupaloeverajuice10dropspeppermintessentialoil
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Whatyouwillneed:kettle,largesaucepan,spoon,strainer,quartjar,spraybottle
1. ToMake:Boil4cupsofwaterinthesaucepan.Removefromheatandaddtheherbsandtea,stirringwithaspoontomoistenthoroughly.Lettheinfusionsteepfor15–20minutes.Straintheherbsfromthebrewandpourintothejar.Placeinthefridgeandcoolcompletely,15–20minutes.Oncethebrewhascooled,addthealoeveraandessentialoil.Sealthelidtightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Poursomeofthemixtureintoaspraybottle.Reservetheremainderinthejar.Storeintherefrigeratorforupto2weeks.
3. ToUse:Shakebeforeuse.Sprayaffectedareasasdesired.Soakasoftclothandapplyasacompressfor10–15minutestoaffectedareas.
HELPFULHINTSIfyoudonothaveaccesstofreshpeppermint,chamomile,looseleafyerbamate,orlooseleafgreentea,substituteteabags:1peppermint,1chamomile,1yerbamate,1greentea.Makesuretheteabagscontainonlythepureherb,withoutanyflavoringsoradditionalblendedherbs.
CucumberRoseSunburnReliefYouwillwanttohavethiscooling,fragrant,milkylotiononhandafteralongdayinthesun.Storethisconcoctioninthefridgeandmistthis
soothing,moisturizingblendonasunburnforinstantrelief.Thealoeveraandcucumberprovideinstantanti-inflammatoryrelief,whiletheroseandcoconutmilkofferskin-savinghealingmoisturetooverexposedskin.
YIELDS:approximately1cup
1medium-sizecucumber,chopped⁄ cupcoconutmilk ⁄ cupOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupaloeverajuice Whatyouwillneed:strainerorcheesecloth,8-ouncejarwithlid,spraybottle
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1. ToMake:Putthechoppedcucumberinsideastrainerorpieceofcheeseclothandsqueezeoutjuice.Pourthecucumberjuiceintoajar.Addcoconutmilk,rosewater,andaloevera.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblend.
2. ToStore:Poursomeofthemixtureintoaspraybottle.Reservetheremainderinthejar.Storeintherefrigeratorforupto1week.
3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeuse.Sprayaffectedareasasdesired.Soakasoftclothandapplyasacompressfor10–15minutestoaffectedareas.
SunProtectionLotionStickCertainplantshaveamazingsunprotectionproperties:sheabutterhasanSPFofaround7,coconutoil’sSPFisaround4,andredraspberryseedoilhasanSPFrangingbetween28and50.Thisrecipecombinestheseamazingsun-blockingbotanicalswithzinc,amineralthatphysicallyblocksthesunbyscatteringUVAandUVBradiation,tocreatenourishingandeffectivenaturalsunprotection.Thebutter-likeconsistencyofthisrecipeaddstoitseffectivenessbycreatingnaturalsweatandwater
resistance,andthepepperminthelpskeepyoucool.Enjoy!
YIELDS:4two-ouncetubes
2tablespoonsbeeswaxpastilles⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil(virginorunscentedorgreentea–infused(seeChapter7)) ⁄ cupredraspberryseedoil20dropspeppermintessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules2tablespoonszincoxidepowder
Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,push-uptubesfor8-ouncerecipe(four2-ouncetubes)
1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswax,sheabutter,andcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool5–10minutes.Addtheraspberryseedoilandessentialoil.Piercethe
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vitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addthezinc,beingmindfulnottobreathethepowder.Carefullystirinthezincpowder,blendingtoauniformmixture.
2. Thislaststageisadelicatebalanceoftemperature.Youdon’twanttopouritsohotthatthezincsettlestothebottomofyourtubes,butyouneedittobewarmenoughtopour.Letcooluntilitjustbarelybeginstothicken,another5minutesorso.Stiragaintoevenlydispersethezincandpourintoyourtubes,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintothelotiontubesandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.
3. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Useupwithinayear.
4. ToUse:Applytoskinatleast20minutesbeforesunexposure.Reapplyafterswimmingandexercise.
SKINCARESECRETSYoucanmakethisrecipeintolotionbarsinsteadofthepush-uptubes.Followthedirectionsgiven.Pourthemeltedbutterintoanicecubetray,siliconemold,oraloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper.Letstandatleast4hoursbeforemoving.Youcanstorethelotionbarsinmetaltins,wrappedinfoil,orinaglassjar.
BeachyBabeHairSprayLovetheperfectlymessyfree-spiritedlookofyourhairafteradayatthebeach?Thiseasyrecipewillkeepyourlockssurfer-sexyyearround.Useextra-virgincoconutoiltogetthenaturalcoconutscentandtheexcellent
conditioningpropertiesthatcounteractsthesaltandvodka.
YIELDS:10ounces
1cupdistilledwater1 ⁄ tablespoonsseasalt1teaspoonextra-virgincoconutoil1teaspoonaloeverajuice1tablespoon80proofvodka
OPTIONALADD-INS
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Brew1chamomileteabaginthewaterforlighteningeffectsBrownhair:Brew1blackteabaginthewaterAdd1teaspoonhairgel,unscentedorwithascentcomplementarytothenaturalcoconutscent.Thishelpstoholdthewavesinyourhairlonger.
Whatyouwillneed:kettle,measuringcupsandspoons,10-ouncespraybottle
1. ToMake:Bringthewatertoalmostboilingandremovefromheat.Ifbrewingtheoptionalchamomileorblacktea,steep5minutesanddiscardtheteabags.Puttheseasalt,coconutoil,andhairgel(optional)intothebottle.Useafunneltocarefullytransferthehotwater(orbrewedtea)intoyourspraybottle.Shakewelltodissolvetheingredients.Letcoolcompletely.Nowaddthealoeverajuiceandvodka.Shakewellandyou’regoodtogo!
2. ToStore:TheBeachyBabeHairSprayisgoodforupto3months,4monthsifstoredintherefrigerator.Placingintherefrigeratorwillcausethecoconutoiltoharden,however.Ifthisoccurs,justwarmitbackupbyplacinginhotwaterforafewminutes,shakewell,andenjoy!Remembertolabelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.
3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse,astheingredientswillseparate.Spraygenerouslyontodampordryhair.Scrunchandtwistintobeachywaves.Thisworksbestifyouair-dry.Ifyoumustblowdry,tousleonlowwiththehairdryerinshortbursts,continuallyscrunching,makingbeachy-fabulouswaves.
APPENDIXA
ESSENTIALOILBLENDS
ThefollowingEssentialOilBlendswerecreatedtoscentan8-ouncebatchofbodyoilorbodybutter.Followanyspecificinstructionsfortherecipeyouaremaking,assomeoftherecipesaskyoutohalveordoubletheseblends.TheEssentialOilBlendsaredesigned,foryourconvenience,tobedroppeddirectlyintotherecipewhencalledfor,ratherthanhavingtopre-mixthemaheadoftime.Ifyouwanttomixalargerquantitytohaveonhand,dosoinadark-coloredglassbottlewithadroppertopforsafeandaccuratedispensing.
Mosthealthfoodstoreshaveasectionofessentialoilsandtheycaneasilybefoundonline.Essentialoilshavevaryingshelflivesdependingontheplantmaterial.Generallyessentialoilshaveashelflifeofaboutayear,andcitrusessentialoilshaveashorter,6-monthshelflife.Patchouliandsandalwoodessentialoilsactuallyimprovewithage.Essentialoilscanbestoredintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflife,butwarmtoroomtemperaturebeforeusingtheminablendorrecipe.Essentialoilsarehighlyconcentratedaromaticcompoundsextractedfrom
seeds,bark,stems,roots,flowers,andotherpartsofplants.Thesephytochemicalsareextractedbysteamdistillingorcold-pressinglargeamountsofplantmaterialtoextractitsaromaticessence.Lessismorewithessentialoils,asitcantakeuptoseveralpoundstocreatejustoneounceofessentialoil,soevenasingledropisquitepotent.Ashighlyconcentratedsubstances,theyshouldbehandledwithcare.Keeptheirlidsontightlyortheywillevaporatequicklyandlosepotency.Followanyusageandsafetyguidelinesonthelabel.Donotusethemundilutedonyourskin,keepawayfrommucusmembranes,and
Donotusethemundilutedonyourskin,keepawayfrommucusmembranes,anddonotgettheminyoureyes.Wipeupanyspillsimmediatelyandkeepthemawayfrompetsandchildren.Ifyoudogetundilutedessentialoilonyourskin,applyalittleoliveoiltotheareaandwipeoff.Ifyoudevelopanyirritation,discontinueuseandconsultadoctorifnecessary.Pregnantwomenshouldconsulttheirdoctoraboutwhatissafefortheirindividualneeds.
SweetCitrus:8dropschamomile,24dropslemon,34dropssweetorange,20dropslime
SunnyDay:10dropschamomile,32dropssweetorange,20dropslemon,18dropslavender
HerbyHerb:18dropsrosemary,30dropslavender,16dropsteatree,18dropspeppermint
PrettyFlowers:30dropssweetorange,30dropsrosegeranium,20dropsylang-ylang
HippieLove:24dropspatchouli,24dropslavender,30dropssweetorange
HerbalLuxe:20dropsrosemary,10dropscardamom,10dropspatchouli,30dropslemon
Freshness:28dropspeppermint,20dropseucalyptus,30dropslemon
LavenderLovely:90dropslavender
Minty:45dropsspearmint,30dropspeppermint
APPENDIXB
BonusFacialTreatments
Inthisappendixyouwillfindthreedetailedfacialcareplans,eachwith5steps,includingfacialcleanser,herbalsteam,toner,mask,andmoisturizer.Followthefunandeasystepslaidoutforathoroughhomespafacialtreatmentspecificallyforyourskintypecomprisedofrecipesfromthisbookalongwithdetailedinstructionsandhelpfulhintsonhowtousethemtogether.UsetheBye-ByeBlackheadTreatmentplanweeklytohelpcombatcongestedskin.DryandmaturingskintypeswilllovetheIntensiveMoistureElixirFacialplan,whichinfuseshealingmoistureforasupple,youthfulglow.TheSoothingSensitiveSpaFacialwillcalmandreplenisheasilyirritatedskin.Withtheseeasytofollowfacialcaretreatmentguides,beautifulskinisdefinitelyinyourfuture!
Bye-ByeBlackheadTreatmentThishomespafacialwasdesignedforskintypesthatareoutofbalance,pronetoacne,blackheads,cloggedpores,andirritation.
1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.Usealighttouchwiththecleansinggrainssoasnottoexacerbateopenwoundsorcysticacne.
2. FacialSteam:ChoosetheappropriatefacialsteamformulafromChapter2foryourskintypeandfollowthedirectionstopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,preparethemaskbelow.Remember,facialsteamsaredesignedtobringtoxinstothesurface.Whileitmayinitiallybeundesirableto“invite”thiscircumstanceintobeing,itisforthebest!Anyundergroundpimplesthatcomeupwerealreadythere.Anecessarystepinachievingclearerskinistobringthoseout,healthemquickly,andpreventanyfuturepimplesfromforming.
3. ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMask(seeChapter3):Asyourporeswillbequiteopenfromthefacialsteam,thelemonjuiceinthemaskmaystingabit.Toavoidthis,swapintheLayeredLavenderFlowerWaterfromChapter7,lavenderhydrosol,orbrewedgreenteaforthelemon.Thesubstitutionwillonlyslightlyreducethelighteningpropertiesofthemask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweatandtoxinsreleasedfromyourporesduringthesteam,patdry,andapplythemask,followingthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.
4. FacialToner:Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantforacne-proneskin,andevenmoresoafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporestonotletthegunkbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheClarifyingToner(seeChapter2),theLayeredLavenderFlowerWater(seeChapter7),oryourfavoritetoner.
5. BalancingFacialMoisturizer(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerthatishighin
antioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheBalancingFacialMoisturizeroryourfavoritemoisturizer.
Nowthatyou’vehadyourfacial,youarebeautifullycontent,relaxedinmindandbody,smilingatyourdewy,radiant,andlovelyfaceinthemirror.Youaresobeautiful.
IntensiveMoistureElixirFacialThishomespafacialtreatmentplanishighlybeneficialforskininneedofhydrationandadvancednutrients,includingsensitive,maturing,overexposed,sun-damaged,dry,oreasilyirritatedskin.
1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.
2. SoothingHerbalSteam(seeChapter2):Followthedirectionsfromtherecipetopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,youcanpreparethemaskbelow.Boilenoughwatertousesometosteeptheyerbamateforthemask.
3. RainforestElixirMask(seeChapter3):Directlyafterthefacialsteam,whenyourporesarecleanandopen,istheperfecttimeforafacialmask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweatandtoxinsfromthesteam,patdry,andapplythemask.TheRainforestElixirMaskisfullofsuperfoodsandmedicinalplantsjustpackedwithvitalnutrientsforyourskin.Refrigeratethemaskforanaddedsensoryexperience,andfollowthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.
4. RooibosRoseToner(seeChapter2):Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporessothegunkcan’tgetbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheRooibosRoseToner,Old-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7),coconutwater,oryourfavoritetoner.
5. VitalFacialMoisturizer(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerhighinantioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheVitalFacialMoisturizeroryourfavoritemoisturizer.
Nowthatyou’vehadyourfacial,youarebeautifullycontent,relaxedinmindandbody,smilingatyourdewy,radiant,andlovelyfaceinthemirror.Youaresobeautiful.
sobeautiful.
SoothingSensitiveSpaFacialThisisahomespafacialtreatmentusingrecipesfoundthroughoutthebook.Thistreatmentishighlybeneficialforallskintypes,especiallysensitive,maturing,oreasilyirritatedskinpronetoredness.
1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.
2. SoothingHerbalSteam(seeChapter2):Followthedirectionsfromtherecipetopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,youcanpreparethemaskbelow.
3. FreshPetalsMask(seeChapter3):Directlyafterafacialsteam,whenyourporesarecleanandopen,istheperfecttimeforafacialmask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweat,patdry,andapplythemask.TheFreshPetalsMaskisasoothing,protein-rich,anti-inflammatorycombinationoffreshingredients.Refrigeratethemaskforanaddedsensoryexperience,andfollowthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.
4. RooibosRoseToner(seeChapter2):Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporessothegunkcan’tgetbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheRooibos
RoseToner,Old-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7),coconutwater,oryourfavoritetoner.
5. LuxuriousVita-EFacialOil(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerhighinantioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheLuxuriousVita-EFacialOiloryourfavoritemoisturizer.
Nowthatyou’vehadyourfacial,youarebeautifullycontent,relaxedinmindandbody,smilingatyourdewy,radiant,andlovelyfaceinthemirror.Youaresobeautiful.
APPENDIXC
GlossaryofIngredients
Acaiberry:Theacaiberryisareddish-purplefruitfromtheacaipalmtree,nativetoCentralandSouthAmerica.Acaiberrieshavearemarkableconcentrationoftraceminerals,aminoacids,essentialfattyacids,phytosterols,andantioxidants.With10timesmoreantioxidantsthanredgrapesand10–30timestheanthocyaninsofredwine,acaihelpscombatprematureaging,increasesbloodflowtotheskin,andfeedstheskinhighconcentrationsofnutrients,whichimprovesskintone,texture,andradiance.
Agave:Thisisanaturalhumectantwithantibacterialpropertiesthatcontainstraceamountsofcalcium,potassium,andmagnesium.
Aloevera:Knownforitshealing,soothing,antibacterial,andmoisturizingproperties,naturallycoolingaloeveraisusedtorelieveburning,itching,irritatedskin.Recentstudiesindicatethataloeverahastheabilitytoaccelerateskincellgrowth.
Applecidervinegar:Thiscontainsnaturalalpha-hydroxyacids,whichhelpsloughoffbuilt-upoil,grime,anddeadskincells.Applecidervinegarcontainsaceticacid,whichisoneofthecomponentsofpainreliefmedicationssuchasaspirin,makingitbeneficialforitchyandpainfulskinconditions.Whentopicallyapplied,applecidervinegarbalancesyourskin’spH,shrinksporesize,andworkstolightendiscolorations,includingsunandagespots.
Avocadoandavocadooil:Highlymoisturizing,readilyabsorbed,regenerative,andanti-inflammatoryfortheskin,avocadoishighinbeneficialfats,vitamins
A,B1,B2,D,andE,minerals,andpantothenicacid.Italsohashighamountsofbeneficialphytonutrients,includingchlorophyll,omega-3and-9fattyacids,allofwhichaidinskinregeneration.Italsoimprovesthehealthandvitalityofallskintypes,includingdryskin,maturingskin,sun-damagedskin,andsensitiveskin.
Bakingsoda:Bakingsodanaturallycleansesyourskin,washingawayoilandperspiration.Bakingsodaisknowntocalmitchyskinconditions,andwhenaddedtoabath,itsoftensthebathwater,leavingyourskinsilkysoft.
Basil:Withantibacterialproperties,basilisbeneficialforacne-proneskin.Itcanhelprelievestress,headaches,andsymptomsofPMS.
Beeswax:Withamild,sweet,honey-likearoma,beeswaxisanaturalsecretionofhoneybees.Beeswaxisusedinskincareproductstothickenlipbalms,butters,andsalves.Beeswaxaddsprotective,emollient,humectant,andsofteningelementstoskincareformulations.
Blacktea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)
Blueberries:Highinnaturalantioxidants,blueberriesareatannin-richsuperfruithighinomega-3fattyacids,tocopherols,carotenoids,andalphalinolenicacid.Topicallyapplied,thefreshfruitisnourishing,calming,andastringent,whilethepotentantioxidantsandphytonutrientsareabsorbedintoyourcellstoscavengefreeradicalstohelpslowtheagingprocess.
Brownriceflour:Brownriceflourcontainsbeneficialproteins,vitamins,minerals,andmorethan70antioxidantsknownforskinhealingpropertiesandanti-agingbenefits.Brownricecleansesporesofdirtanddebriswhileitsmoothesandsoftenstheskin.Beneficialforallskintypes,includingmaturingandacneprone.
Cardamom:Beneficialformusclespasms,sinusheadaches,andfatigue,cardamom’spropertiesarewarming,uplifting,refreshing,andinvigorating.Cardamom’sscentisfresh,sweet,green,spicy,andcitrusy.
Carrot:Carrotscantoneandclarifyyourskin,sincetheyarenaturallyantisepticandpackedwithantioxidants,vitaminsA,B6,C,E,andKplusfolate,manganese,pantothenicacid,potassium,iron,andcopper.Topicallyapplied,carrotscanbehealingandrejuvenatingforyourskincells.
Carrotseedessentialoil:Thisoilrevitalizesandtonestheskinandisconsideredtobeoneofthebestessentialoilsformatureskin.Carrotseedoilassistsinremovingtoxinsandwaterbuildupintheskin,givingitafresher,firmerappearance.Itishelpfulforarthritis,gout,edema,rheumatism,andconditionsthatcausetheaccumulationoftoxinsinmusclesandjoints.Carrotseedoilisknowntostimulatecellgrowthandencouragetherepairofdamagedskin.Carrotsarebalancingforbothdryandoilyskin.
Castoroil:Castoroilisaverythick,rich,detoxifying,andsudsycarrieroilthatattractsthedirtandtoxinsfromyourporeslikeamagnet,helpingtocarrythemaway.Castoroilcreatesasoothing,protectivebarrierontheskin.
Chamomile:Chamomileisawonderherbthatisuniversallysoothing,healing,calming,relaxing,regenerative,andanti-inflammatory.Asedativetothecentralnervoussystem,chamomilehelpsrelievecramps,musclespasms,PMS,menopause,headaches,hyperactivity,eczema,skinrashes,acne,cysticacne,rosacea,allergicreactions,varicoseveins,andcellulite.Chamomilerelaxesthemindandbodywhenstressed,anxious,nervous,depressed,orsufferingfrominsomnia.Itbrightensandbringsouthighlightsofhair.Itsanalgesicactioneasesarthritis,lowerbackpainandmusclepain,rheumatism,sprains,andinflamedjoints.Thisbeautiful,magicalherbgivespatienceandpeacetomind,body,andspirit.Chamomileisgreatforallskinconditions,includinghypersensitiveskin.
Chiaseeds:Theseareanutrient-dense,protein-richsuperfoodthatcontainscalcium,phosphorus,magnesium,manganese,copper,iron,molybdenum,niacin,zinc,andthetracemineralboron.Chiaseedsarecomprisedofover60percentessentialfattyacidsandarethebestknownplantsourceforomega-3fattyacids.Topicallyapplied,chiaseedsmoisturize,calmingtheskintosootheredness.
Chickpeaflour:AcommoningredientusedintraditionalIndianskincareasanexfoliant.Chickpeaflourisknowntoberejuvenatingfordull,lifelessskin,tosoakupoilontheskin’ssurface,tohelpunclogpores,andtoclearupacne.
Cinnamon:Richinantioxidants,cinnamonisawonderfulskincareingredientwithbothanti-agingandanti-acnebenefits.Researchindicatesthatcinnamonimprovescollagenproductioninskincells.Increasedcollagenhelpsreducevisiblesignsofaging.Antibacterialandanti-inflammatory,cinnamonfightsacnebydryingouttheaffectedareaandbringingbloodandoxygentothesurfacetoopenandunclogpores.
Cocoabutter:Cocoabutteristhesolidfatexpressedfromtheroastedseedofthecocoaseed.Cocoabutterisasoothing,antioxidant-richemollientthathasbeenusedinskincareforcenturiestohealandmoisturizeskinthathasbeenexposedtotheelements.HighinvitaminE,ithelpsreducetheformationofstretchmarksandscarsbykeepingtheskinsoftandsupple.Cocoabutterhasashelflifeof2to5years.
Cocoapowder:Cocoaisricherinantioxidantsthanredwineorgreentea,anditgivesyourskinanextraboostofprotectionagainstfreeradicals.Itisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallyoverexposed,sun-damaged,andmaturingskin.Cocoapowderhasrichmineralcontent,includingcalcium,potassium,andzincalongwithskin-firmingcaffeineandtheobromine.
Coconutcream:Coconutcreamisfull-fatcoconutmilk.SeeCoconutmilk.
Coconutflour:Dried,defattedcoconutmakesahigh-fiber,protein-richflourwhenground.
Coconutmilk:CoconutmilkcontainsvitaminsC,E,B1,B3,B5,andB6aswellasiron,selenium,copper,sodium,calcium,magnesium,andphosphorus.Therichfatcontentincoconutmilklocksmoistureintotheskin,anditshighseleniumcontentworkstocontrolfreeradicals,whichhelpsslowdowntheagingprocess.
Coconutoil:Thisoilisreadilyabsorbedintotheskinandiswidelyknownforitssuperiormoisturizingandrestorativeabilities.Coconutoilisnaturallyfullofantioxidants,hasnaturalantifungalproperties,andisanexcellentmoisturizerfordry,irritated,orsensitiveskin.
Coconutwater:Coconutwaterhelpswithincreasedcirculationandishydrating,highinantioxidants,andarichsourceofmanganese,whichactsasananti-inflammatoryandhelpstheskintoabsorbvitaminsandnutrients.Freshcoconutwatercontainsnaturallyoccurringelectrolytes.
Comfrey:Comfreyishighinallantoin,whichencouragestherapidregenerationofskincellsandconnectivetissuesandhelpsrelieveallmannerofinflammation.Additionally,comfreycontainsmanybeneficialvitaminsandnutrients,includingvitaminB12,protein,zinc,tannins,rosmarinicacid,andcarotenes.
Cornmeal:CornishighintheantioxidantvitaminsAandC,whichhelptheskinregenerateandfightofffreeradicals.Itcontainsphyticacid,aphytochemicalsthatlightensandbrightensskintone.Thecornmealactsasasponge,absorbingtheoilfromskinwithoutdryingitout—leavingskinsoftandshine-freewithradiantvitality.
Cucumber:Cucumbersarenaturallycoolingandhaveanextraordinarilysoothingeffectontheskin.Cucumbersareoneofnature’sbest-knownanti-inflammatorybotanicalsfortopicaluse.Cucumberscontainaminoacidsandminerals,whichhelptofirmandregenerateyourcells.
Epsomsalts:Epsomsaltssupportstressreductionandsoothesoremuscles.Epsomsaltsareanaturalemollientthatisrichintheessentialmineralmagnesium,whichisthesecondmostabundantelementinourcellsandthefourthmostimportantpositivelychargedioninthebody.BathinginandexfoliatingwithEpsomsaltsareknowntodrawtoxinsfromthebody,sedatethenervoussystem,reducepainandswelling,andrelaxsoremuscles.
Eucalyptusessentialoil:Thefresh,healingaromaofeucalyptusisclean,crisp,camphoraceous,andherbaceouswithsoftwoodundertones.Aromatherapistsuseeucalyptustorelieveheadaches,mentalexhaustion,andmuscularachesandpainsandtoeaserespiratoryailments,includingcoldsandcongestion.
Extravirginoliveoil(EVOO):EVOOiseasilyabsorbedbytheskinandishighinpolyphenols,whichhavemajoranti-agingbenefits.EVOOisverygentle,hasmanyantioxidantproperties,andismoisturizing,soothing,andhealingtoallskintypes.Topicallyapplied,EVOOhelpsreducethesignsofagingbyabsorbingUVradiation,assistingincellularrepair,andworkingtopreventcelldamage.
Flaxseedsandflaxseedoil:Highlyemollient,richinessentialfattyacids,nourishing,andskin-regenerative,flaxseedsandflaxseedoilcontainvitaminsA,E,andF.Flaxisknowntosoftenfinelinesandaidinskinconditionssuchasacne,psoriasis,rosacea,andeczema.Thegroundseedsalsopossessexfoliatingproperties.
Ginger:Gingeriswarming,soothing,andrelaxingtomind,body,andspirit.It
isanaturalantioxidantthatfightsinflammation,improvescirculation,andinvigoratestheskintoreducetheappearanceandformationofcellulite,promotingasmoother,moreradiantskintone.
Grapeseedoil:Easilyabsorbed,thislightweight,noncomedogenic,mildlyastringent,anti-inflammatory,andantisepticoilhasasilkysmoothtexture.ItisextremelyhighintheantioxidantvitaminsCandEandrichinoleic,linoleic,palmitic,andstearicfattyacids,whichhelptheskinmaintainmoisturebalancebyprotectingitfrommoistureloss.Grapeseedoilcontainstheamazinglystrongantioxidantflavonoidoligomericprocyanidin,whichiscloseto50timesmorepowerfulthanvitaminsAandE.
Greenclay:Averyfine,highlyabsorbentclaythatsoaksoutoils,toxicsubstances,andimpuritiesfromyourskin.Itstoningactionstimulatestheskinbybringingfreshbloodtodamagedskincells,revitalizingthecomplexion,andtighteningpores.Greenclaycontainsaplethoraoftracemineralssuchassilica,aluminum,magnesium,calcium,iron,phosphorus,sodium,potassium,copper,zinc,selenium,cobalt,manganese,phosphorous,andsiliconaswellasmicro-algaes,kelp,andphytonutrients.
Greentea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)
Hazelnutoil:Highlybeneficialforoilyandacne-proneskin,hazelnutoilislightweightwithdeeplypenetratingastringentpropertiesthathelptotoneandtightenallskintypes.Hazelnutoilleavesanongreasyfeelingperfectformassageandaromatherapy.Itishighintheessentialfattyacidsandissoothingandhealingtodry,irritatedskin.
Hibiscus:HibiscusisveryhighinvitaminC,emollient,andastringent,whichmakeitabeneficialingredientinanti-agingproducts.IthasbeenusedinIndia
andAsiaforcenturiesinhairandskincareforitssmoothing,calming,andfirmingproperties.
Honey:Honeyincreasescirculation,encouraginganatural,healthyradiance.Anaturalhumectant,honeyhelpsyourskinabsorbandretainmoisture,whichkeepsitfromdryingoutwhilekeepingitglowingradiantly.Honeyispackedwithnaturalantioxidantsandantimicrobialproperties,whichhelpprotect,repair,andpreventskindamage.
Jojobaoil:Jojobaisnotactuallyoil,butrather,anoncomedogenicliquidwax.Itiswidelyconsideredtobeoneofthebestchoicesforfacialcare,asitcloselyresemblesoursebum,ishighlypenetrating,anddoesnotleaveanoilyresidue,whichmakesitbeneficialinalltypesofskincare.Jojobacontainstheanti-inflammatorymyristicacid,whichmakesitagoodchoicetouseinproductsformulatedtorelievesoremuscles,joints,andarthritis.
Kaolinclay:Awhitepowderedformofhydratedaluminumsilicate,kaolinclayhaselectromagneticqualitiesandcontainsvarioustraceminerals,includingiron,magnesium,calcium,sodium,zinc,andmore.Themoleculesinnaturalclayshaveanegativeionicsurfacechargethatactuallypullstoxinsoutthroughtheporesoftheskin.Kaolinishighlyabsorbent,drawingexcessoils,impurities,andenvironmentaltoxinsfromtheskin’ssurface.Claymasksdislodgeoldsebumthatiscloggedinpores.
Lavender:Thisuniversallyhealingherbisbeneficialinskincare,asitworkstoregulatesebumproduction,fosterstheregenerationofnewskincells,andsoothesinflamedskin.Knowntobecooling,healing,andtonic,lavenderisbothrelaxingandrevitalizingforyourmind,body,andspirit.Itisanadaptogen,whichmeansthatitworkswithyourbody’sspecificneeds,adaptingitselftobesoothingorrevitalizingasneeded.
Lemon:Lemonjuiceaddsastringentpropertiestofreshskincareproductsandhelpsbalanceoilproduction,reducepimples,lightenskin,andpromotehealingforacnescars.Lemonessentialoilworkstostrengthentheepidermisandstimulatestheformationofconnectivetissue,elastin,andcollagen.
Lime:Asuper-antioxidantfruitthatincreasescirculationbyencouragingdetoxification,limeisnaturallyantibacterialandhelpstreateczemaandcellulite.Limeactsasanastringentonskinandisknowntohelpclearoilyskin.Theuplifting,cheerful,andrevitalizingscentoflimeisknowntobebeneficialforsufferersofinsomnia,depression,andanxiety.
Maca:MacaisaSouthAmericansuperfoodcontainingiron,manganese,copper,selenium,magnesium,calcium,potassium,andiodine,plusanumberofbeneficialsterols.Macaishighinessentialfattyacids,includinglinolenicacid,palmiticacid,andoleicacidsaswellas19aminoacids.Topicallyapplied,macahelpskeepskinhealthybystrengtheningtheconnectivetissuesandfortifyingthelayersoftheskin.Macaincreasestheskin’svitality,helpingmaintainamoreyouthful,wrinkle-freeappearance.
Milk:Milkhelpsreduceredness,soothesirritatedskin,andishydratingforallskintypes.Milkcontainstheproteinswheyandcaseininadditiontofat,aminoacids,lacticacid,andvitaminsA,D,andE.Thesenaturallyoccurringnutrientscalmdry,itchy,upsetskinandarealsoexfoliatingandcleansing.Milkbathscanhelpsoothedryconditionssuchaseczemaandpsoriasis.
Oatflourandoatmeal:Usedforcenturiesasaskinsoother,oatmealnourishes,moisturizes,andgentlyexfoliatesallskintypes.Oatscontainavenanthramides,flavonoids,andphenols,whicharenaturalanti-inflammatoriesandantioxidants.Oatmealcanhelpnormalizeyourskin’spH,whichmakesitespeciallyhelpfulforsoothingirritatedskinconditions.Oatsmakeaneffectivenaturalcleanserduetosaponins,whichabsorbdirt,oil,andodor.
Orangezestandjuice:HighinvitaminC,potassium,folicacid,andnaturallyoccurringalpha-hydroxyacids,orangesareclinicallyproventopreventwrinklesandfinelines.Topicallyapplied,orangeisknowntoreduceblemishes,helpfadedarkspots,andimprovetheoveralltextureandcoloroftheskin.Orangeisanexfoliantandworksagainsttheprematureagingofskinbystimulatingnewcellproduction,promotingincreasedcollagenlevels,andencouragingfirmskin.It’sgoodforblemished,oily,andacne-proneskin.
Oregano:Oreganoisanaromaticherbwithhighlevelsofantioxidantsthatboastsantifungal,antiviral,anti-aging,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,andantiparasiticproperties.Ithelpsrelievethesymptomsofarthritis,rheumatism,andsoremusclesaswellasaidingskinconditionssuchaspsoriasisandeczema.
Parsley:WithmorevitaminCthancitrusfruits,parsleyiswellknownforitsskin-lighteningpropertiesthathelpreducetheappearanceofdarkspotsanddiscoloration.Whentopicallyapplied,parsleyisknowntohelpreduceinflammation,curbacneoutbreaks,andhealexistingblemishes.
Patchouliessentialoil:Patchouliessentialoilisaskinconditionerwithantiseptic,antifungal,antibacterialproperties,whichmakeithelpfulforhealingdryskin,eczema,acne,andinflamedorcrackedskinconditions.Patchouliisknowntorejuvenateskincells,helpreduceenlargedpores,andhelprelieveskindiscolorations.Additionally,aromatherapistsuseitforheadacherelief,forstress-relateddisorders,andasanantidepressant.
Peppermintleavesandessentialoil:Peppermintisknowntobebothsoothingandstimulating,anditsanti-inflammatorypropertieshelpcalmirritatedskin.Peppermintoilmayalsocontainsomesunprotectionproperties.
Pineapple:PineappleisatropicalfruitthatisanaturalantioxidanthighinvitaminC.Itisanexfoliantduetoaprotein-digestingenzymecalledbromelain,
andithasproteolyticenzymes,whichhelpstimulateandcleanseinflamed,soreskin.Appliedtopically,pineappleisknowntostimulatecollagenproduction,fightfreeradicals,andhelpreducetheappearanceofagespotsandfinelines.
Pinkgrapefruitessentialoil:Thisessentialoil’supliftingscentissaidtohelprelievedepression,mentalexhaustion,andheadaches.Pinkgrapefruitessentialoilhelpsfightagainstcellulite,musclefatigue,fluidretention,andtoxins.Inskincare,itisusedforcongested,oily,andacne-proneskinduetoitstonic,astringent,andantibacterialproperties.
Poppyseeds:Highinlinoleicacidandomega-3fattyacids,poppyseedsareaneffectivenaturalexfoliator.
Pumpkin:Pumpkinisrichinalpha-hydroxyacids,whichmakesitagreatenzymaticexfoliator.Anti-inflammatorypumpkincontainsmorethan100“skinfood”nutrientsandessentialfattyacids—includingbetacarotene,vitaminA,andzinc—thatareknowntostimulatecirculation,increasecellularrenewal,andpromotehealing,helpingreversethesignsofaging.Thehighlevelsofnaturalantioxidantsinpumpkinworktoeffectivelyprotectagainstfreeradicaldamage,anditshighlevelsoftheantioxidantvitaminCworktobrightentheskinandevenoutpigmentation.Pumpkinalsohelpstoregulateoilproductionandreducethesizeandappearanceofyourpores.
Redraspberryseedoil:Anexcellentoiltoenhanceprotectionagainstthesun,redraspberryseedoilhasahighcontentofessentialfattyacidsandtocopherols,whichnourishandhydratetheskin,leavingitsoftandsmooth.StudieshaveshownthatRedRaspberrySeedOilcontainssunprotectionpropertiesrangingfromSPF28–50.
Redwine:Redwinehas20to50timestheantioxidantpowerofvitaminsEandC,anditcontainspowerfulanti-agingnutrientslikeresveratrol,whichhas
anticancereffects.Topicalapplicationofredwinehelpsfightofffreeradicalattacksandisperfectforallskintypes,especiallyformaturing,sun-damaged,andoverexposedskin.
Rooibos:Rooibosisapowerfulantioxidantthathashighlevelsofvitaminsandminerals,includingvitaminDandzinc.Japanesescientistshavediscoveredthatrooibosteacontainsamimicoftheenzymesuperoxidedismutase(SOD),anamazingantioxidantthatattacksfreeradicals,therebylimitingtheirdamagingeffectsonourskin.Beneficialforallskintypes,rooibosishypoallergenicandantibacterial.
Rose:Knowntobehighlyemollient,rosehelpsfightprematureagingandimprovestone,texture,andelasticity.Anti-inflammatoryandantibacterial,roseissoothing,balancing,andrefreshing,makingitbeneficialforallskintypesandconditions.Aromatherapistsbelievethescentofrosetobecalmingandsoothingtothemindandspirit.Roseisalsoanaphrodisiacandabalmtotheheart.
Rosegeraniumessentialoil:Rosegeraniumessentialoilhelpstotoneskintissues,aidsincellregenerationandtissuerepair,andworkstoreducecellulite,dermatitis,andeczema.Astringent,antiseptic,antifungal,anti-infectious,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,andregenerative,thisessentialoilisknowntohelpwithagedorwrinklingskin,cellularregeneration,andacne.It’salsoantisepticandgoodforbothdryandoilyskin.
Rosemary:Arobust,detoxifyingherb,rosemaryhelpsrelieveawidevarietyofailments,includinghangovers,irritability,tension,headaches,liverproblems,muscularpain,rheumatism,poorcirculation,cellulite,stress,andmore.Beneficialinskincarepreparationsforitswrinkle-smoothing,antibacterial,andoil-regulatingproperties,rosemaryishistoricallyknowntostimulatetheconsciousmind,improvingconcentration,mentalclarity,andmemory.Itis
beneficialinstimulatinghairgrowthandhelpsrelievedry,itchyscalpconditionssuchasdandruff.
Rosewater:Usedinskincarepreparationsforcenturies,rosewaterisnaturallyastringentandantiseptic.Ithelpstightenpores,soothecapillaries,reduceredness,fightblemishes,smoothwrinkles,andrestoresupplenessforadewycomplexion.Rosewatersoothesirritatedskinconditions,includingacne,sunburn,oroverexposuretotheelementsandisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingdry,oily,andsensitive.
Seasalt:Solar-driedseasaltsretaintherichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,andaminoacidsofthesea.Seasaltshaveaveryhighconcentrationofcalcium,magnesium,potassium,sodium,andbromidethatareessentialforhealthy-lookingskinandnaturallyalleviateredness,irritation,andswellingduetoblemishedskin.Seasaltbathsandbodyscrubsarebelievedtoincreasecirculationandbringmorewhitebloodcellstowardthesurfaceofyourskin,helpingtohealimperfectionsandgivingyourskinanaturalglow.Ineffect,theskinistightenedandtheappearanceofpores,cellulite,wrinkles,andlinescanbereduced.
Sheabutter:Withanabundanceofhealingpropertiesandsuperiormoisturizingcapability,sheabutteractuallyrestorestheskin’snaturalelasticity.Sheabuttercontainsatonofnaturallyoccurringhealingelements,includingvitamins,minerals,proteins,andauniquefattyacidprofile.Sheabutterenablesyourskintoabsorbmoisturefromtheair,andasaresult,yourskinbecomessofterandstaysmoisturizedforlonger.SheabutterhasanaturalsunprotectionrangingbetweenSPF6–7.
Soymilk:Richinisoflavonesandvitamins,soymilkisbeneficialinskincaretoreducetheappearanceoffinelinesandwrinkles.
Spirulina:Spirulinaisaniron-richblue-greenalgaesuperfoodthatis65percentaminoacidsandhighinessentialfattyacids,vitamins,andnutrients,includingbetacarotene,chlorophyll,andcalcium.Spirulinacontainssignificantamountsofthepowerhouseantioxidantsuperoxidedismutase(SOD)thatattacksfreeradicals,therebylimitingtheirdamagingeffectsonyourskin.
Strawberries:Thissuperfruitishighinpolyphenolsandhighlyanti-inflammatoryduetoanamazingcombinationofbeneficialphytonutrients,includinganthocyanins,ellagitannins,flavonols,terpenoids,phenolicacid,andvitaminC.Duetotheirsalicylicacidandalpha-hydroxyacidcontent,strawberriesarebrighteningandexfoliatingandpromoteclearskinandayouthfulglow.
Sugar:Sugarisagreatnaturalexfoliatorduetoitstextureandglycolicacidcontent,whichallowsforeffectiveyetgentleabrasion.Glycolicacidshelpcleanseporesandimproveoverallskintoneandtexturebyremovingdead,dullskincells.
Sweetalmondoil:Richinbeneficialvitaminsandminerals—includingvitaminsA,B1,B3,B6,E,andD,plusmagnesiumandcalcium—sweetalmondoilisalightweight,satiny-smooth,easilyabsorbedoilthathaslittleornoscent.Sweetalmondoilisanti-inflammatoryandbeneficialforallskintypesandhelpstorelievedryskinandirritatedskin.
Sweetorangeessentialoil:Thissweet,fruity,joyful,andupliftingoilisconsideredastressrelieverandanantidepressant.Sweetorangeessentialoilisanti-inflammatory,antiseptic,anddetoxifying.Inskincareitstrengthenstheepidermis,increasescollagenproduction,improvescirculation,andsoothesdryandirritatedskin.
Tea(black,green,andwhite):Black,green,andwhiteteasallcomefromtheCamelliasinensisplantbutarepickedatdifferenttimes.Whitetealeavesarepickedearlyonasyoungleafsprouts,greenteaispickedmidmaturation,andblackteacomesfromthematureleavesandisoftenagedorroastedtodeepentheflavorandaroma.Teaisapowerfulantioxidantandmaybeusedtopicallyorinternallyasateabeforeoraftersunexposure.Teahasbeenshowntohelpreduceskininflammation,calmredness,protectskincells,andassistwiththeadverseeffectsofUVradiationexposure.Itnaturallycontainstannicacid,theobromine,andpolyphenols—allofwhicharesoothingandhealingtosunburnedandenvironmentallydamagedskin.
Teatreeessentialoil:Teatreeoilisprizedforitspowerfulantibacterial,antifungal,antiseptic,andantiviralproperties.Itdestroysbacteriaandhelpshealacne,psoriasis,eczema,andmanyotherconditions,includingbugbites,cuts,andburns.Teatreeessentialoilalsobenefitstheimmuneandendocrinesystems.
Thyme:Thisantioxidantherbboostscirculationandhasantibacterialproperties.Itisbeneficialforacne-proneskinandhelpsfadeacnescarsaswellasagespots.
Turbinadosugar:Thisisacoarse-grained,andunrefined,darkbrownsugarthatislessprocessed—andhealthier—thanregularsugar.Beinglessprocessedmeansthatturbinadosugarretainsmorenutrientsofthecanejuiceaswellasnaturallyoccurringglycolicacids(seeSugarformoreinformation).
Turmeric:Anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antiseptic,andastringent,turmericprovidestextureinexfoliationrecipesandhelpsfightwrinklesforamoreyouthfulappearance.Beneficialforacneicskin,turmericworkstoregulateoilproductionandhelpsfadeacnescars.Undilutedturmericwillstaintheskin.
VitaminE:ThisvitaminprotectsskincellsandmembranesfromenvironmentaldamagecausedbyUVrays,pollutants,andaging.AlthoughvitaminEisathick
concentratedoilysubstance,itallowstheskintobreatheandfunctionnaturally.VitaminEhelpstoreducetheappearanceofwrinklesandtheformationofscartissue,anditcanalsobeusedasanantioxidanttohelpsustainshelflifeofproductscontainingbotanicaloils.
Whitetea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)
Witchhazel:Agentle,naturalanti-inflammatory,antimicrobialastringentthathelpstightenporeswithacoolsoothingsensation,witchhazelprovidesprotectionfromscavengingfreeradicals,soothesinflamedskin,andhasmoisturizingpropertiesthatmakeithighlybeneficialforallskintypesandconditions.Witchhazelalsoprotectsagainstsundamage.
Yerbamate:Yerbamatecontains196activechemicals,including24vitaminsandminerals,15aminoacids,and11polyphenols—agroupofphytochemicalsthatactaspowerfulantioxidants.Theseare:vitaminsA,C,E,B1,B2,niacin(B3),B5,Bcomplex;themineralscalcium,manganese,iron,selenium,potassium,magnesium,andphosphorus;andvariousadditionalcompounds,includingfattyacids,chlorophyll,flavonols,polyphenols,traceminerals,antioxidants,pantothenicacid,and15aminoacids.
Yogurt:Yogurtpromotesahealthyglowforallskintypes.Itmoisturizesandexfoliatesdryskinandunclogsandreducessizeofporesinoilyskin.Yogurtishighincalcium,protein,vitaminD,andlivingprobioticorganismsandisamildexfoliantduetolacticacid,whichisanaturalalpha-hydroxyacid.Topicallyappliedtotheskin,yogurtissoothing,calming,andmoisturizing;ithelpspreventprematureaging,fightsacne,andworkstoreducerednessanddiscoloration.
Zincoxide:Anaturallyoccurringmineralthatprovidesbroad-spectrumsunscreenprotectionfrombothUVAandUVBradiationwhenaddedtoalotion
orcream,zincoxideisalsooftenusedforitssoothingeffects(asindiaperrashointments)andmaycontainantifungalproperties.Zincphysicallyblocksthesun’sraysbyreflectingUVradiation.
METRICCONVERSIONCHART
VOLUMECONVERSIONS
U.S.VolumeMeasure MetricEquivalent
⁄ teaspoon 0.5milliliter
⁄ teaspoon 1milliliter
⁄ teaspoon 2milliliters
1teaspoon 5milliliters
⁄ tablespoon 7milliliters
1tablespoon(3teaspoons) 15milliliters
2tablespoons(1fluidounce) 30milliliters
⁄ cup(4tablespoons) 60milliliters
⁄ cup 90milliliters
⁄ cup(4fluidounces) 125milliliters
⁄ cup 160milliliters
⁄ cup(6fluidounces) 180milliliters
1cup(16tablespoons) 250milliliters
1pint(2cups) 500milliliters
1quart(4cups) 1liter(about)
WEIGHTCONVERSIONS
U.S.WeightMeasure MetricEquivalent
⁄ ounce 15grams
1ounce 30grams
2ounces 60grams
3ounces 85grams
18
14
12
12
14
13
12
23
34
12
⁄ pound(4ounces) 115grams
⁄ pound(8ounces) 225grams
⁄ pound(12ounces) 340grams
1pound(16ounces) 454grams
14
12
34
ABOUTTHEAUTHOR
JESSICARESSischiefformulator,founder,CEO,andSpaGoddessatAngelFaceBotanicals,anorganicskincarecompany.Acertifiedaromatherapist,shehasanaturaltalentforblendingingredientstocreateeffectivetherapeuticskintreatmentsthatareasensoryjourneyformind,body,andspirit.Jessica’sluxuriousspaproductsincorporatearomatherapyandherbalism,areinfusedwithReikiHealingEnergy,andhavebeenherpassionforovertwentyyears.ShelivesinthebeachsidetownofSantaCruz,CA,meditatesdaily,andpracticesspiritualhealingmodalitiesincludingCrystalandSoundHealing.JessicaandAngelFaceBotanicalshavebeenfeaturedinnumerousnationalpublicationsincludingFastCompany,Cosmopolitan,Harper’sBazaar,andHuffingtonPost.Learnmoreatwww.angelfacebotanicals.com.
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