Note:
Glycerin - do not leave expose, it attracts water from the air or environment that will make it less pure. For instance, if one leaves a bottle of unadulterated glycerin open to air in his or her kitchen, it would absorb moisture or humidity from the air and ultimately the solution will comprise 80% glycerin and 20% water. It must be dissolved in purified or distilled water before mixing with other ingredients.
Clay - do not use stainless steel or any metal bowl and utensils, that will make it less effective in drawing out toxins from our body because natural clay has electromagnetic properties that binds any metal to itself. Only use wooden or plastic utensils and glass bowl when mixing clay with concoctions.
Oil Mix and Concoctions have shorter shelf life for they have no preservatives, make sure to only make enough that will last for a few days.
Honey Shampoo
3 tbsp filtered water
1 tbsp raw honey
few drops of essential oil (optional)
Instructions: Mix together thoroughly, wet hair, massage mixture into hair, then rinse out completely. (Recipe Source)
Hair Moisturizer
12 Tbsp of Distilled Water
2 Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
5 drops Peppermint or Any Preferred Essential Oil
Place in a spray bottle, shake to mix ingredients.
Skin Moisturizer
3-4 parts distilled water
2 parts glycerin
2 parts coconut oil
2 parts sweet almond oil (optional)
few drops peppermint or lavender essential oil
Note: Warm up the water, enough to dissolve the glycerin then combine all ingredients.
Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Add a few drops of peppermint or any essential oil (optional).
Baking Soda and Clay Tooth Powder
Mix equal parts baking soda and clay in a plastic or glass bowl, then add a few drops of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oil. Place in a glass container, use a plastic spoon to scoop desired amount for brushing. Please read note above for proper clay handling.
Coconut Oil Deodorant
Trade in your chemical-laden deodorant for an economical, simple, and perfect for sensitive skin instead, use pure Virgin Coconut Oil. If desired, you may add baking soda for more freshness.
Turmeric Face Mask 1
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
Clay (you can adjust to desired thickness)
Half Lemon
Few drops of Coconut Oil
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Apply to a clean face, and leave on for 20 min. Rinse with warm water and apply coconut oil to moisturize.
Turmeric Face Mask 2
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
Raw Honey
Half Lemon
Mix together and apply on clean skin, leave on for 20 min. Rinse and moisturize
Note: Turmeric will stain, make sure to use a designated shirt and towel for this purpose.
pH Balancing Toner 1
Mix 1 part Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with 4 parts distilled water for your base.
pH Balancing Toner 2
Mix equal parts Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and purified or distilled water.
Tip: You may use any variations of the pH balancing toner as a facial cleanser by using cotton pads, no need to rinse with water. Then apply the coconut oil for moisturizer.
Homemade Vaporub (it can also be used as a hand sanitizer and bug repellent)
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, a few drops of Peppermint and Eucalyptus Essential Oils (adjust to your preference)
Hand Sanitizer
1 tbsp. Aloe Vera Gel
3 drops of each Essential Oils - Clove Bud, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, and Rosemary
Distilled Water
Fill a glass or hard plastic container two-thirds full with filtered water. Add 1 tablespoon of pure aloe vera gel and three drops each of clove bud, lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon and rosemary essential oils. Top off the bottle with filtered water, and shake to evenly distribute the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to smaller bottles and use on hands as needed. This concoction is called "thieves oil," and was used by grave robbers during the Middle Ages to stop them from catching the bubonic plague from infected bodies.
Coconut Oil Makeup Remover
Simply warm some coconut oil between your finger tips, then massage onto your face to dissolve makeup. Be gentle while coaxing off mascara. Wet a washcloth with hot water, then wring out thoroughly. Place it over your face and then gently massage away the last traces of mascara. Repeat by wetting/wringing/wiping with the washcloth again, if necessary.
Lip Balm
Next time you run out of chap stick, try melting 1 1/2 Tbs of coconut oil with your favorite essential oils and 1 tsp of beeswax. Fill the chap stick tube with the melted oil and allow it to come to room temperature before using.
Homemade Makeup
Garbanzo Flour or Arrowroot Powder
To add color, mix any of the following with garbanzo or arrowroot powder and adjust to your skin shade, make sure to test skin for any allergic reaction:
Clay, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder,Sage, Ginger…
Read more on how to make your own foundation powder:
http://livesimply.me/2013/06/27/homemade-foundation-powder/http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/03/homemade-powdered-foundation/
Glycerin - do not leave expose, it attracts water from the air or environment that will make it less pure. For instance, if one leaves a bottle of unadulterated glycerin open to air in his or her kitchen, it would absorb moisture or humidity from the air and ultimately the solution will comprise 80% glycerin and 20% water. It must be dissolved in purified or distilled water before mixing with other ingredients.
Clay - do not use stainless steel or any metal bowl and utensils, that will make it less effective in drawing out toxins from our body because natural clay has electromagnetic properties that binds any metal to itself. Only use wooden or plastic utensils and glass bowl when mixing clay with concoctions.
Oil Mix and Concoctions have shorter shelf life for they have no preservatives, make sure to only make enough that will last for a few days.
Honey Shampoo
3 tbsp filtered water
1 tbsp raw honey
few drops of essential oil (optional)
Instructions: Mix together thoroughly, wet hair, massage mixture into hair, then rinse out completely. (Recipe Source)
Hair Moisturizer
12 Tbsp of Distilled Water
2 Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
5 drops Peppermint or Any Preferred Essential Oil
Place in a spray bottle, shake to mix ingredients.
Skin Moisturizer
3-4 parts distilled water
2 parts glycerin
2 parts coconut oil
2 parts sweet almond oil (optional)
few drops peppermint or lavender essential oil
Note: Warm up the water, enough to dissolve the glycerin then combine all ingredients.
Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Add a few drops of peppermint or any essential oil (optional).
Baking Soda and Clay Tooth Powder
Mix equal parts baking soda and clay in a plastic or glass bowl, then add a few drops of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oil. Place in a glass container, use a plastic spoon to scoop desired amount for brushing. Please read note above for proper clay handling.
Coconut Oil Deodorant
Trade in your chemical-laden deodorant for an economical, simple, and perfect for sensitive skin instead, use pure Virgin Coconut Oil. If desired, you may add baking soda for more freshness.
Turmeric Face Mask 1
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
Clay (you can adjust to desired thickness)
Half Lemon
Few drops of Coconut Oil
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Apply to a clean face, and leave on for 20 min. Rinse with warm water and apply coconut oil to moisturize.
Turmeric Face Mask 2
A pinch of Turmeric Powder
Raw Honey
Half Lemon
Mix together and apply on clean skin, leave on for 20 min. Rinse and moisturize
Note: Turmeric will stain, make sure to use a designated shirt and towel for this purpose.
pH Balancing Toner 1
Mix 1 part Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with 4 parts distilled water for your base.
- For acne/oily skin replace water with roobois tea.
- For dry skin replace water with chamomile tea or cucumber-infused water (leave several slices of cucumber in the water overnight).
- For aging skin replace water with green, black or white tea.
pH Balancing Toner 2
Mix equal parts Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and purified or distilled water.
Tip: You may use any variations of the pH balancing toner as a facial cleanser by using cotton pads, no need to rinse with water. Then apply the coconut oil for moisturizer.
Homemade Vaporub (it can also be used as a hand sanitizer and bug repellent)
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, a few drops of Peppermint and Eucalyptus Essential Oils (adjust to your preference)
Hand Sanitizer
1 tbsp. Aloe Vera Gel
3 drops of each Essential Oils - Clove Bud, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, and Rosemary
Distilled Water
Fill a glass or hard plastic container two-thirds full with filtered water. Add 1 tablespoon of pure aloe vera gel and three drops each of clove bud, lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon and rosemary essential oils. Top off the bottle with filtered water, and shake to evenly distribute the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to smaller bottles and use on hands as needed. This concoction is called "thieves oil," and was used by grave robbers during the Middle Ages to stop them from catching the bubonic plague from infected bodies.
Coconut Oil Makeup Remover
Simply warm some coconut oil between your finger tips, then massage onto your face to dissolve makeup. Be gentle while coaxing off mascara. Wet a washcloth with hot water, then wring out thoroughly. Place it over your face and then gently massage away the last traces of mascara. Repeat by wetting/wringing/wiping with the washcloth again, if necessary.
Lip Balm
Next time you run out of chap stick, try melting 1 1/2 Tbs of coconut oil with your favorite essential oils and 1 tsp of beeswax. Fill the chap stick tube with the melted oil and allow it to come to room temperature before using.
Homemade Makeup
Garbanzo Flour or Arrowroot Powder
To add color, mix any of the following with garbanzo or arrowroot powder and adjust to your skin shade, make sure to test skin for any allergic reaction:
Clay, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder,Sage, Ginger…
- Clove – dark reddish brown
- Cocoa powder – medium brown
- Sage – green (off-sets red undertones)
- Ginger – yellow (off-sets blue undertones)
Read more on how to make your own foundation powder:
http://livesimply.me/2013/06/27/homemade-foundation-powder/http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/03/homemade-powdered-foundation/