Jasmine Cream Perfume

Jasmine Cream Perfume
         Jasmine is great for the skin, especially dry or sensitive skin, But use the lotion sparingly; it's extremely potent, so you only need a dab to get the desired effect.

• 1/2 Teaspoon of Borax Powder
• 1/2 Cup of Rose Water
• 6 Tablespoons of grated Beeswax
• 2 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil
• 1/4 Cup of Jojoba
• 2 Tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon of Palm Stearic Acid
• 14 Drops of Jasmine Absolute

This recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of cream.

In a saucepan, over low heat combine the borax and the rose water. Dissolve the borax. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside. In the top of a double boiler, over low heat, melt the beeswax with the avocado oil, jojoba, and olive oil, and blend well. Stir in the palm stearic and remove from the heat. Whisking swiftly, drizzle the rose water solution into the beeswax mixture. Continue whisking until a thick cream forms, the gently fold in the jasmine absolute. Transfer the cream to a prepared container and seal tightly. Stored in a refrigerator, this cream will keep for 6 months. 

All information came from the Country Living's healthy living Pure Beauty book

Sweet Citrus Body Polish

Sweet Citrus Body Polish
        Helps to exfoliate the skin

• 3/4 Cup of Liquid Castile Soap
• 3/4 Cup of Jojoba
• 2 Tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil
• 1/2 Cup of fine Sea Salt
• 2 Tablespoons of coarse Sea Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoons of Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Tangerine Essential Oil
• 10 Drops of Neroli Essential Oil

This recipe makes enough for 8 showers.

In a bowl, combine the castile soap, jojoba, and sweet almond oil and blend well. Add the fine and coarse sea salts, and the essential oils. Blend again. Transfer the polish to a prepared container, preferably a wide-mouth jar so you can easily scoop it out. Seal tightly. Stored in a cool, dry place, this body polish will keep for 1 year. 

All information came from the Country Living's healthy living Pure Beauty book

Nourishing Bath Oil

Nourishing Bath Oil
       The highly aromatic essential oils blend musky earth scents with sweet florals; they come from herbs that stimulate the sebaceous glands, which properly regulate the skin's moisture level.

• 2 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil
• 2 Tablespoons of Castor Oil
• 2 Tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil
• 2 Tablespoons of Wheat Germ Oil
• 8 Drops of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
• 6 Drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil
• 4 Drops of Fir Needle Essential Oil
• 3 Drops of Patchouli Essential Oil
• 2 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil

This makes enough for 25 baths.

In a prepared container, combine the ingredients, seal tightly, and shake gently to blend. Stored in a refrigerator this will keep for up to 3 months. 

To use:  add about 1 teaspoon of bath oil to your bathwater before sliding in to soak. Before you dry your body off rub the oil into your skin, especially spots that are prone to dryness. 

All information came from the Country Living's healthy living Pure Beauty book

Eczema Remedies

Natural Eczema Remedies 
            Eczema is often caused by some sort of food or airborne allergy. It can be minimized by determining the allergens and adjusting accordingly. Many tend to ignore that is it improving life style choices including diet and exercise does more than topical or oral treatments. Eliminating chemically sprayed vegetables and fruits, all processed foods, junk foods, sugars, and artificial sweeteners goes a long way toward curing eczema or any type of skin condition. Sweat can act as a trigger to eczema, so try to avoid sweating whenever possible or shower immediately after sweating. 

Top 10 Natural Remedies 

1.  Organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil
2.  Apply vitamin E oil, especially natural D-alpha tocopherol with mixed natural tocopherols. You can break open gel capsules for the oils. Avoiding synthetic vitamin E oil is tricky. So read labels closely, research, or ask a reliable sales person. Avoid vitamin E acetate.
3.  Make a strong brew of chamomile tea from fresh dried herbs by steeping for 15 minutes minimally. Apply to the eczema area with gauze for 20 minutes. This can be done more than once daily to relieve acute symptoms.
4.  Aloe Vera gel, especially when mixed with vitamin E oil, is a useful symptom remedy. Gels from freshly cut aloe vera leaves are optimum.
5.  Ten drops of gentian tincture before each meal helps the digestive system eliminate toxins that can irritate the skin. Take as often as needed.
6.  Cut thin slices of a whole organic cucumber and allow the slices to soak for at least two hours. Filter the liquid and apply it with a clean cloth or gauze where needed.
7.  Place 50 grams of ground horsetail plant or herbs in a quart or liter of water and boil for 10 minutes, allow some cooling, then filter the liquid into your bath tub and soak in it for 10 minutes. 
8. Make a tea of calendula, a marigold flower, with five drops of lavender essential oil added, then apply to the affected area twice a day until the irritation is relieved.
9.  Skin three organic carrots and boil them till they're soft. Mash until you get a smooth paste, and then apply to affected areas for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water when the 15 minutes is up.
10. Mix a tablespoon of medical or food grade ground juniper berry, with a tablespoon of sage and a tablespoon of thyme into a cup of boiling water, cover and let stand for five or more minutes. Drink the whole cup after your main meal.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036292_eczema_home_remedies_skin_disease.html#ixzz2LjuSGZzl

Sweet Orange Body Lotion

Sweet Orange Body Lotion

• 1/4 Cup Orange Floral Water
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 1/4 Teaspoon Borax Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Grated Beeswax
• 1/2 Cup Sweet Almond Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
• 16 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 12 Drops Tangerine Essential Oil

In a bowl, combine the orange, floral water, honey, and borax powder and blend well. Set aside. In the top of a double boiler, over low heat, melt the beeswax with the sweet almond and coconut oils and blend well. Whisking continuously, drizzle the floral water solution into the beeswax mixture. Continue to whisk as the lotion turn opaque and thickens. Fold in the essential oils. Transfer the lotion to a prepared container and seal tightly. Stored in a refrigerator it will keep for 3 months.

This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of lotion.

Rose Bubble Bath

Rose Bubble Bath

• 2 Cups Liquid Castile Soap
• 1/2 Cup Rose Water
• 2 Tablespoons Glycerin
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 30 Drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil
• 8 Drops Rosewood Essential Oil

In a bowl, combine the castile soap and the rose water. When well blended, add the glycerin, salt, and the essential oils. Stir until well mixed.

Transfer the bubble bath to a prepared container and seal tightly.This makes approximately 1 cup, enough for 5-6 baths. Stored in a cool, dark place, it will keep for 1 year. 

Gold Juice

This juice will help awaken your skin and restore your natural glow.

Ingredients

• 1 Slice of Charentais or Ogen Melon
• Juice of 1 Orange
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 1/2 Cup Chilled Carrot Juice

Cut off and discard the melon rind, then coarsely chop the flesh, and put it into a food processor or blender.

Pour in the orange juice, lemon juice, and carrot juice and process until thoroughly combined. Pour into a glass, decorate with an orange slice, and serve immediately. 

Detox Juice

This is a juice full of Vitamins A and C, and is restorative to your skin and hair. 

Ingredients

• 1 Mango
• 4 Kiwi Fruit
• 1 1/2 Cups Pineapple Juice
• 4 Fresh Mint Leaves

Cut the mango into 2 thick slices as close to the pit as possible. Scoop out the flesh and chop coarsely. cut off any flesh adhering to the pit. Peel the kiwi fruit with a sharp knife and chop the flesh. 

Put the mango, kiwi fruit, pineapple juice, and mint leaves into a food processor or blender until thoroughly combined. Pour into chilled glasses and serve. 

Top 10 Foods For Healthy Hair

Top 10 Foods For Healthy Hair

1. Salmon
2. Walnuts
3. Oysters
4. Sweet Potatoes
5. Eggs
6. Spinach
7. Lentils
8. Greek Yogurt
9. Blueberries
10. Poultry

For more information on these foods visit:  http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair