Issuuvideofile

By: Charley Bond

{do it yourself organic health & beauty recipes}

{do it yourself organic health & beauty recipes} By: Charley Bond

Š Copyright 2018 Charley W Bond. No artwork may be reproduced without the written consent of the artist. The artist holds all rights to her work.

AVOCADO OATMEAL

mask

purpose:

directions:

Avocados fight the

Mash the avocado and

effects of aging. Use

mix with plain oats. Apply

weekly for best results.

the face mask with a brush or fingers to face and

ingredients: 1/2

Avocado

1 tbs.

Plain Oats

neck. Leave undisturbed for about 10 minutes, then rinse with warm.

time: 10 minutes

1

AVOCADO DANDRUFF

mask

purpose:

directions:

Avocado’s supply of

Mix until it becomes

proteins, amino acids,

creamy and smooth. Use

and vitamins work to

gloves to apply the mask

soothe the scalp.

directly to your scalp.

ingredients:

Press it in while gently

1

Avocado

massaging using the

1 tbs.

Plain Oats

fingertips. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes and

2 drops Tea Tree Oil 10 drops

then rinse thoroughly

Argan Oil

before shampooing as

time:

usual.

20 minutes

2

AVOCADO OIL SHAVING

cream

purpose:

directions:

Avocado fights the

Melt the coconut oil and

effects of aging. Use

shea butter on low heat.

weekly for best results.

Pour into a container,

ingredients: 1/2

Avocado

1 tbs.

Plain Oats

add avocado oil and stir. Put the mixture into your refrigerator and let harden. When it’s solid, remove it from the fridge

time:

and place it into a bowl.

45 minutes

It should look like a cube of butter. Whip it well for several minutes, or until it’s light and creamy.

3

AVOCADO & OAT HAND

treatment

purpose:

directions:

Combining oats,

In a small bowl , mash

with avocado, soaks

the avocado until it is

up all the oil from the

completely smooth. Add

avocado leaving the

the egg white, oats, and

skin soft and fresh.

lemon juice and stir until

ingredients:

combined. Massage the

1/4

Ripe Avocado

mixture into hands, leave

1

Egg White

on for 20 minutes and

2 tbs.

Rolled Oats

1 tbs.

Lemon Juice

rinse with warm water.

time: 20 minutes

4

AVOCADO EGG & LEMON

mask

purpose:

directions:

While avocado

In blender, combine

nourishes the skin,

avocado, egg white and

lemon is a natural

lemon juice; whirl until

astringent and egg whites contain protein

smooth. Apply evenly to

that create the perfect

face; leave on 20 minutes;

mix.

rinse with warm water.

ingredients: 1/2

Ripe Avocado

1

Egg White

1 tsp.

Lemon Juice

time: 20 minutes

5

AFTER SUN

AVOCADO

body mask purpose:

directions:

The cooling effect of

Mash all ingredients

this mask with help

together in a bowl and

relieve the pain of a

apply liberally to skin.

sunburn and heal the

Leave for 10-15 minutes

skin.

ingredients: 1

Avocado

1 tsp.

Honey

and then rinse to enjoy hydrated skin. Repeat weekly to heal sunburn.

1/4 tsp. Lime Juice

time: 10-15 minutes

6

AVOCADO & OLIVE OIL

hair mask purpose:

directions:

Avocado moisturizes

Blend the olive oil and

hair follicles promoting

the avocado together in

hair growth, while olive

the blender until smooth.

oil will strengthen the

Apply the mask only to

hair.

ingredients: 1

the bottom half of the hair, wrap in a towel, and

Avocado

wait 30 minutes. Rinse out,

1/4 cup Blood Orange Olive Oil

shampoo, condition, and continue with normal hair

time:

routine.

30 minutes

7

BUTTERMILK

AVOCADO

mask

purpose:

directions:

Avocado and

Scoop out the avocado

buttermilk work

and place into a bowl.

together to fight

Add the cornstarch and

against dry skin and

the buttermilk into the

flakiness.

ingredients:

bowl and mix all the

1/4

Ripe Avocado

Place the mixture onto

Dash

Cornstarch

1 tbs.

Buttermilk

ingredients together.

the face and leave for 15 minutes.

time: 15 minutes

8

AVOCADO MANICURE

mask

purpose:

directions:

Avocados and bananas

Mash up half of the

contain high vitamin

avocado and the ripe

content, zinc, and are

banana and place into

rich in minerals.

a bowl. Cover hands in

ingredients:

mixture and place into sandwich bags for a clean

1/2

Avocado

1

Small Banana

remove bags and rinse

2

Sandwich Bags

with warm water.

process. After 10 minutes,

time: 10 minutes

9

AVOCADO HOT OIL HAIR

treatment

purpose:

directions:

For a soft and shiny

Combine all ingredients in

look, avocado and

the medium bowl. Fill the

jojoba oil create a wax

large bowl with hot water,

to relieve dry scalp.

and placed the medium

ingredients:

bowl inside the big bowl.

Stir occasionally and add

1/4

Avocado

2 tbs.

Avocado Oil

2 tbs.

Jojoba Oil

body temperature. Wrap

2 tbs.

Lime Juice

hair in old towel and let

1

Old Towel

sit for 20 minutes. Rinse

1

Medium Bowl

and shampoo. There is no

1

Large Bowl

to hair when it reaches

need in conditioner.

time: 20 minutes

10

TUMERIC

TOMATO

mask

purpose:

directions:

This face mask will

Cut the tomato in half

give the skin a radiant

and remove the inside

glow and remove

Separate the seeds and

discoloration from the

mash the tomato. Add the

skin.

tumeric powder and the

ingredients:

sandalwood powder to

1/2

Tomato

the mashed tomato and

2 tbs.

Sandalwood Powder

apply evenly to the face.

Rinse with warm water.

1 Pinch Tumeric

time: 15 minutes

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TOMATO HAIR REMOVAL

peel

purpose:

directions:

Remove unwanted

Juice one ripe tomato

facial hair with this

and separate out 1 tbs.

quick peel. Useful for

of tomato juice. Add the

clogged pores.

uncooked milk and the

ingredients: 1 tbs.

Tomato (Juiced)

1 tbs.

Gelatin Powder

1 tbs.

Uncooked Milk

gelatin. Boil the mixture for five minutes, remove from heat, and add honey.

When the peel cools, add to face and peel off after the required time.

3 drops Honey

time: 10 minutes

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MILKY SKIN

TOMATO

soap

purpose:

directions:

To achieve fair, smooth,

Grate the Pears soap bar

and milky looking skin,

and add to a steel bowl.

use this soap anywhere on the body.

Place the bowl in boiling

ingredients:

water until the soap is

1

Pears Soap

water and add honey, rose

1 tbs.

Honey

water, tomato pulp, and

1 tbs.

Rose Water

gram flour. Mix fast so the

2 tbs.

Tomato Pulp

1 tbs.

Gram Flour

melted. Remove from the

soap doesn’t solidify. Add to soap mold and keep in the refrigerator for 30

time:

minutes.

30 minutes

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TOMATO OATMEAL

cleanser purpose:

directions:

Oats can remove dead

Mix the tomato pulp and

skin cells and speed up

yogurt in a bowl. Second,

the cleaning process.

add the oats to the

This cleanser works well for blackheads.

mixture. Heat the mix at a

Use twice a week.

medium temperature and

ingredients:

mix well. Let cool for some

2 tbs.

Tomato Pulp

leave for directed time.

1 tbs.

Oats

Rinse with warm water.

1 tbs.

Yogurt

time. Apply to clean and

time: 15 minutes

14

TOMATO HYDRATION

face oil

purpose:

directions:

For overwhelmingly dry

Pulp the tomato. Add the

skin, this mask provides

jojoba oil and the tea tree

the moisture cure. Use

oil. Mix them well and

before bed.

ingredients:

apply to face and let sit for

1/2

Tomato

lukewarm water and then

1 tsp.

Jojoba Oil

with cool water. Use at

implied time. Rinse with

night before bed for best

3 drops Tea Tree Oil

results.

time: 10-15 minutes

15

TOMATO

LEMON toner purpose:

directions:

This acidic tomato

Squeeze the tomatoes

lemon toner will help

into a blender. Collect the

zap zits in no time.

juice in a jar and place

ingredients: 2

Tomatoes

1

Lemon

1

Jar

in the freezer for five minutes. Take the lemons and cut them into pieces.

Pull out the seeds and squeeze the juice into a

time:

bowl. Remove the tomato juice and add the lemon

10 minutes

juice. Apply to face with a cotton swab.

16

TOMATO ALMOND

mask

purpose:

directions:

While tomatoes can

Place the tomato,

add radiance, almonds

cucumber, almond

provide elasticity

powder, and Fullers

and improve the complexion of the skin.

Earth into a blender and

ingredients:

blend until the mixture is

1/4

onto face in a circular

smooth. Gently massage

Tomato

motion. Let sit for directed

1 piece Cucumber 2 tbs.

time then rinse off with

Almond Powder

warm water.

1/2 tsp. Fullers Earth

time: 15-20 minutes

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TOMATO YOGURT FACE

paste

purpose:

directions:

This mask lifts the

Blend the tomato in a

impurities through

blender. Combine the

layers of skin, leaving

Fullers Earth, Cucumber

your skin feeling rejuvenated.

pulp, mint leaves, and

ingredients:

yogurt with the tomato paste. Add more tomato

1/2

Tomato

1 tbs.

Fullers Earth

face a leave for implied

1 tbs.

Cucumber Pulp

time. Rinse with warm

1 tsp.

Mint leaves

1 tsp.

Yogurt

mix if needed. Apply to

water.

time: 15 minutes

18

TOMATO FLOUR FACE

pack

purpose:

directions:

This face pack will

Mash the tomato in a

exfoliate collected dry

bowl and add the yogurt,

skin cells and leave the

gram flour, honey, and

skin radiating.

tumeric to the mix. Apply

ingredients: 1

Small Tomato

1 tsp.

Yogurt

2 tbs.

Gram Flour

for directed time and then rinse with warm water.

1/2 tsp. Honey Pinch

Tumeric

time: 10 minutes

19

TOMATO SANDALWOOD

paste

purpose:

directions:

Avocado fights the

Cut the tomato in half

effects of aging. Use

and segregate the seeds.

weekly for best results.

ingredients: 1/2

Tomato

1 tbs.

Sandalwood Powder

Pinch

Tumeric

Add the tumeric and sandalwood powder to one half of the tomato.

Apply to face and leave for directed time.

time: 15 minutes

20

CANDIED NATURAL COLD

chews

purpose:

directions:

Pop one of these cold

Peel the lemons and cut

chews in your mouth

the peel into thin strips.

to relieve a sore throat.

Use within the next two

Warm the sugar and

weeks.

water until it becomes a

ingredients:

syrup. Add the cut lemon strips and bring to a boil.

8

Lemons

1 c.

Organic Sugar

2 c.

Filtered Water

time:

Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes. Place on parchment paper, let cool until crystallized and store.

1 hour

21

LEMON PEPPERMINT FOOT

foot scrub

purpose:

directions:

Avocado fights the

Mix the salt, almond

effects of aging. Use

milk, peppermint oil, and

weekly for best results.

ingredients: 1

lemon zest into a bowl and put into an 8 oz. jar.

Rub into feet with pumice

Cup Coarse Sea Salt

stone, rinse with warm

1/2 c.

Sweet Almond Milk

8 drops

Peppermint Oil

2 tbs.

Lemon Zest (1)

time: 10 minutes

22

water and dry feet. Keep in the refrigerator.

LEMON COCONUT HAIR

gel

purpose:

directions:

This lemon coconut

Mix the water and gelatin

hair gel will not only

in a saucepan. Place over

smell refreshing but

medium heat until the

also condition the hair at the same time.

gelatin dissolves. Remove

ingredients:

from the heat and add the

1 pack

Gelatin

1 c.

Water

lemon juice. Let the mix cool until it is gelled. Mix in the coconut oil and aloe

1/2 tsp. Coconut Oil 1 tbs.

Lemon Juice

4 tbs.

Alove Vera

vera then add to blender, blending until whipped.

time: 10 minutes

23

LEMON EGG WHITE

mask

purpose:

directions:

This egg white lemon

Place the egg white,

mask will help tighten

honey, and lemon juice

skin and reduce the

into a bowl and whisk

size of pores.

until foamy. Spread the

ingredients: 1

mixture onto face as thick as possible. Leave for

Egg White

the directed time, rinse

1/2 tbs. Raw Honey

with warm water and then

1/2 tbs. Lemon Juice

splash with cold water.

time: 30 minutes

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LEMON ROSEMARY LIP

balm

purpose:

directions:

This lip balm will keep

In a double boiler, mix the

the lips moisturized

almond oil and beeswax

will having a naturally

until melted. Remove

scented aroma.

from heat, add Vitamin E

ingredients: 1/2 c.

Almond Oil

2 tbs.

Beeswax

1 tsp.

Vitamin E Oil

15 drops

Lemon Essential Oil

15 drops

Rosemary Essential Oil

1 tbs.

Castor Oil

oil, lemon, and rosemary essential oils. Add castor oil for shine. Pour into lip balm tubes and let solidify.

time: 10 minutes

25

LEMON OLIVE OIL shampoo purpose:

directions:

This shampoo can

Combine all of the

cleanse the scalp

ingredients into a bottle

without stripping natural protective oils.

of preference. Let

ingredients:

water in shower rinse hair thoroughly before

1 c.

Distilled Water

1 c.

Castile Soap

in a generous amount to

1 tbs.

Glycerin

hair, working from root to

1 tbs.

Lemon Juice

tip. Rinse thoroughly and

2 tsp.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

follow with a conditioning

10 drops

treatment.

Lemon Essential Oil

time: 10 minutes

applying shampoo. Work

26

LEMON CREAM BODY

butter

purpose:

directions:

This lemon cream body

Mix the coconut oil and

butter is sure to soften

the cocoa butter into a

cracked skin.

saucepan and set to low

ingredients: 6 tbs.

Coconut Oil

1/4

Cocoa Butter

1 tbs.

Vitamin E Oil

8 drops

heat. Right when the mixture is melted, remove and add the Vitamin E and lemon essential oils. Cool mixture until solid. Whip

Lemon Essential Oil

body butter rigorously until smooth and transfer

time:

to a container with a lid.

10 minutes

27

LEMON WAX HAIR removal purpose:

directions:

Get rid of stubborn

Add all ingredients into

hair without irritating

a medium sized pot with

the skin, with this

a wooden spoon. Place

lemon wax.

over high heat until

ingredients: 2 c.

White Sugar

1/4 c.

Lemon Juice

1/4 c.

Water

frothy. Reduce the heat to medium, stir constantly for five minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for five minutes. Let cool and transfer to bowl. Take

time:

a ball of wax and lay a

10 minutes

1/4 inch strip on area.

Lift edge and pull fast removing hair. Repeat.

28

LEMON SWOLLEN FEET

soak

purpose:

directions:

Relieve the tension

Mix the lemon juice,

in your feet with this

lemon essential oil,

relaxing foot soak that

lavender essential oil and

will leave your feet smooth and smelling

heavy cream in a bowl

good.

large enough for feet. Let

ingredients:

the mixture soak into the

1

Lemon (Juiced)

5 drops

Lemon Essential Oil

3 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

1 tbs.

Heavy Cream

bottom of your feet for directed time then wipe and rub with lemon juice until completelt absorbed.

time: 15 minutes

29

LEMON BAKING SODA

deodorant purpose:

directions:

The mix of lemon and

Take the lemon and cut it

baking soda makes a

in half. Place the baking

perfect mix with

soda onto the lemon

anti-perspiring qualities.

covering the entire surface

ingredients:

area. Once the fizzing

1

Lemon

your armpits and wipe off

1 tbs.

Baking Soda

excess with damp cloth.

stops, rub the lemon onto

Do not wash with soap.

time: 5 minutes

30

CARROT SHEA FACE

cream

purpose:

directions:

Add extra moisture

Combine all of the oils,

to your skin with this

shea butter, and beeswax

carrot shea face cream.

ingredients:

together into a double boiler on low heat. Take

3 tsp.

Aloe Juice

away from the heat and

.5 tsp.

Carrot Oil

add aloe vera. Whip the mixture until creamy. Pour

3.5 tsp. Camelia Oil 2 tbs.

into a jar with lid. Cream

Organic Shea Butter

1 tsp.

Beeswax Pellets

5 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

lasts one month.

time: 10 minutes

31

CARROT

BANANA HAIR

mask

purpose:

directions:

Use this carrot banana

Boil carrot until soft then

hair mask to add shine

cut into small pieces. Cut

and moisture to hair.

the banana into small

ingredients:

pieces as well and add both to a small bowl.

1

Carrot

2 tbs.

Yogurt

3 drops

Olive Oil

1

Banana

smooth. Brush hair and

2 tsp.

Honey

apply mask covering

Add the yogurt, honey, and olive oil to the mix and blend together until

entire scalp. Cover with a

time:

shower cap and leave for

45 minutes to 2 hours

directed time. Rinse with warm water.

32

CARROT COCONUT

soap

purpose:

directions:

Carrots are full of

Boil the carrots in water

antioxidants that leave the skin feeling fresh

until they are soft. Remove

and clean.

from heat and puree with

ingredients:

a fork. Add all of the oils and honey into a bowl

1 1/4 c. Coconut Oil

with the pureed carrot.

1 1/2

Olive Oil

Stir with a spoon until the

1/2

Almond Oil

mixture thickens. Place

8 oz.

Water

the mixture into silicone

3 1/2 oz.

Pureed Carrot

molds and let harden for two days before use.

1/2 tbs. Honey 10 drops

Carrot Seed Oil

time: 2 days

33

CARROT

AVOCADO

mask

purpose:

directions:

This mask assists in the

Boil the carrot until soft.

fading of age spots

Remove from the heat and

and rebuilding skin

mash with the avocado,

collagen.

gently. Add cream, egg,

ingredients: 1

Avocado

1

Carrot

1/2 c.

Cream

1

Egg (Beaten)

3 tbs.

Honey

and honey to the mix and stir until smooth. Place mixture onto face for implied time and rinse with cool water.

time: 15 minutes

34

CARROT

BETA CAROTENE

mask

purpose:

directions:

Carrots, sweet

Place the pumpkin, carrot,

potatoes, and

and sweet potato into

pumpkins high beta

a blender and mix until

carotene content can remove dead skin cells.

smooth. Apply liberally to

ingredients:

skin. Rinse with warm wa-

1/2 oz.

Pumpkin

of cold water.

1/2 oz.

Carrot

1/2 oz.

Sweet Potato

1 tbs.

Greek Yogurt

1 tsp.

Raw Honey

ter and finish with a splash

time: 30 minutes

35

CARROT

WRINKLE

mask

purpose:

directions:

This mask helps

Peel the skin off of the

prevent wrinkles and

carrots and boil until soft.

balances out oily skin.

Mash carrots until soft

ingredients: 3

Carrots

2 tbs.

Honey

1 tbs.

Olive Oil

2 tbs.

Water

and creamy. Mix honey and olive oil in with the mashed carrots. Apply to face and leave for stated time. Rinse with warm water.

time: 30 minutes

36

CARROT LEMON PEEL

mask

purpose:

directions:

This peel mask lifts dirt

Combine the gelatin,

and oil from the pores

carrot juice, and lemon

and lifts away like

juice into a microwave

magic.

safe bowl and heat until

ingredients: 1 tsp.

Gelatin

1/2 c.

Carrot Juice

the gelatin dissolves. Stir well and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Apply mask to face and peel off when

1/2 tsp. Lemon Juice

dry. Splash face with cold

time:

water to tighten pores.

45 minutes

37

CARROT

SEED CUTICLE

oil

purpose:

directions:

This cuticle oil will

Combine the carrot seed

ensure moisturized

and jojoba oil and place

cuticles and healthier

into a glass container.

nails beds promoting nail growth.

Warm the mixture and

ingredients:

massage into cuticles.

10 drops

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

and surrounding skin. Do

2 tbs.

Jojoba Oil

Apply to entire nail bed

not rinse off.

time: 8 minutes

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CARROT

SWEET LIP

balm

purpose:

directions:

This lip balm is perfect

Combine the beeswax

for soothing dry,

and the murumuru butter

cracked lips..

into a boiler and melt over

ingredients: 1 oz.

high heat. Add oils to the mix and remove from

Yellow Beeswax

heat. Add tangerine oil for

1 oz.

Murumuru Butter

flavor and mix. Pour into

3/4 oz.

Jojoba Oil

lip balm tubes and let cool

1/4 oz.

Carrot Oil

before use.

1/4 ts.

Liquid Lecithin

1/2 tsp. Tangerine Oil

time: 45 minutes

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CARROT

HAIR GROWTH

treatment purpose:

directions:

This hair growth

Mix the aloe vera, carrots,

treatment contains

and castor oil and add

anti-inflammatory

to a spray bottle. Spray

properties and

on entire scalp and

promotes hair growth.

massage in circles. Leave

ingredients: 1/2 c.

Aloe Vera

5

Carrots

1 tbs.

Castor Oil

for directed time then shampoo and style your hair as usual.

time: 30 minutes

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LAVENDER ALOE SKIN

cubes

purpose:

directions:

Lavender and aloe can

Add the aloe vera and

be extremely helpful in

the glycerin into a small

healing cracked skin.

container. Add aloe vera

ingredients: 4 1/2 oz.

Aloe Vera Liquid

1/2 oz.

Glycerin

liquid and juice. Add the lavender oil and quickly stir to get rid of chunks.

Pour the mixture into a mold and let refrigerate

1/2 oz.

Aloe Vera Juice

overnight. Rub cube into skin and use as a

8 drops Lavender

moisturizer.

time: 8 hours

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LAVENDER VANILLA LIP

balm

purpose:

directions:

This infused lip

Using a double boiler,

balm will keep lips

put the lavender oil and

moisturized all

beeswax inside and stir

throughout the day.

until dissolved. Add

ingredients: 1/4 c.

the shea butter and

Vanilla and Lavender Infused Oil

1 oz.

Beeswax

1/2 oz.

Shea Butter

lavender essential oils and pour mixture into lip balm tubes, letting cool overnight.

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil

time: 8 hours

42

LAVENDER EPSOM BATH

salts

purpose:

directions:

For a stress relief

Mix the epsom salt, sea

bath, use this lavender

salt, and lavender oil

epsom bath salt.

together in a mixing bowl.

ingredients: 1 c.

Epsom Salt

1/2 c.

Sea Salt

15 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

Once well mixed, add to airtight container and let rest a few days while the oil soaks into the salts.

Add 4-6 tablespoons to warm bath water.

time: 2 days

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LAVENDER VINEGAR HAIR

rinse

purpose:

directions:

This lavender hair rinse

Place the dried lavender

will calm your nerves

into a jar and pour the

and leave your hair

vinegar on top. Cover with

soft.

a non-metal lid and let sit

ingredients:

in a cool dark place for

2 c.

Vinegar

the directed time. Strain

2 tbs.

Dried Lavender Flowers

out the lavender and add

1 c.

water. Pour the mix over head as conditioner and

Water

leave for two minutes then

time:

rinse.

1-2 weeks

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LAVENDER HEADACHE

balm

purpose:

directions:

Get rid of tension a

Melt the coconut oil in a

headache with this mix

double boiler. Remove

of essential oils.

from the heat and add in

ingredients: 1/4 c.

Coconut Oil

20 drops

Peppermint Essential Oil

20 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

10 drops

Frankincense

the Peppermint, Lavender, and Frankincense oil.

Pour mixture into closed containers and let cool for directed time.

time: 2 hours

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LAVENDER

OIL BODY

soap

purpose:

directions:

Lavender soothes your

Cut the soap base into

mood, your skin, body,

cubes and melt over a

and soul!

double boiler on medium

ingredients:

heat. Add alkanet root when soap is melted. Add

2 c.

Soap Base

1 tbs.

Alkanet Root Powder

3

Dried Lavender Buds

50 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

10 drops

Frankincense Essential Oil

the essential oils, mix, and pour into molds. Leave to

time: 24 hours

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cool for directed time.

LAVENDER SHEA BUTTER

deodorant

purpose:

directions:

This deodorant will

Combine the coconut oil,

keep your underarms

shea butter, and beeswax

smelling fresh and

pellets into a medium

feeling moisturized.

saucepan. Melt slowly

ingredients:

over low heat. Once

2 tbs.

Coconut Oil

2 tbs.

Shea Butter

heat and baking soda,

2 tbs.

Beeswax Pellets

corn starch, and essential

3 tbs.

Cornstarch

melted, remove from

oils. Pour into empty deodorant tube or jar and

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

use as normal.

7 drops Lavender Essential Oil

time: 20 minutes

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LAVENDER

COCONUT

shampoo

purpose:

directions:

Add lustrous shine

Melt coconut oil in

to your hair with this

microwave safe dish for

lavender coconut

thirty seconds. Combine

shampoo.

the castile soap, water,

ingredients: 1/2 c.

coconut oil, and essential oils into a jar and shake

Lavender Castile Soap

rigorously. Use a quarter

1 1/2 c. Water 3 tsp.

sized amount when

Coconut Oil

shampooing and work

3 drops Lavender Essential Oil

from root to tip.

3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

time: 5 minutes

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LAVENDER MOISTURE LOCK

serum

purpose:

directions:

This serum will lock in

Combine the marula,

moisture for the entire

jojoba, pomegranate,

day. Apply before

Vitamin E, frankincense,

using makeup.

ingredients:

and lavender oil to a

2 tsp.

Marula Oil

jar for up to two months,

2 tbs.

Jojoba Oil

applying when needed.

1 tbs.

Pomegranate Oil

1 tsp.

Vitamin E Oil

bowl and mix. Store in a

6 drops. Frankincense 6 drops Lavender Essential Oil

time: 5 minutes

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LAVENDER CITRUS TOILET

fizzies

purpose:

directions:

These toilet fizzes are

Combine the baking soda,

perfect for killing grime

citric acid, and orange

quickly without using

zest into a large bowl. Add

chemicals.

lemon and lavender oil to

ingredients:

dry ingredients. Add water

1/2 c.

Baking Soda

1/2 c.

Citric Acid

slowly forming a thick

1

Orange (zested)

mixture. Place the mixture

24 drops

Lavender Essential Oil

25 drops

Lemon Essential Oil

2 tsp.

Water

a 1/2 a teaspoon at a time,

into round silicone molds and let sit overnight. Drop fizzie into toilet bowl and let work for five minutes, then scrub and flush.

time: 8 hours

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HONEY GINGER

wraps

purpose:

directions:

Eliminate mucus from

Mix the flour and raw

the lungs with these

honey in a bowl first,

honey ginger wraps.

making a paste. Add

ingredients: 1 tbs.

the olive oil and ginger powder and mix until

Ginger Powder

smooth. Place the mix into

2 tbs.

Raw Honey

1 tbs.

Olive Oil

gauze around it. Secure

2 tbs.

Flour

to chest with adhesive

a clean napkin and wrap

tape and wear for directed

time:

time.

3 hours

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ORANGE HONEY

LOTION

bars

purpose:

directions:

Orange honey soap

Melt together the

bars are great for every

beeswax, shea butter, and

day use keeping skin

coconut oil until smooth.

soft and glowing.

ingredients:

Remove from the heat and

1 1/2 tbs.

Raw Honey

essential oil. Pour into a

2 oz.

Beeswax

2 oz.

Shea Butter

2 oz.

Coconut Oil

2 tbs.

Olive Oil

add olive oil, honey, and

muffin tin with liners and let sit for directed time.

This recipe makes five bars. Use as needed.

6 drops Orange Essential Oil

time:

8 hours

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HONEY PH BALANCE shampoo purpose:

directions:

This moisturizing

Combine coconut milk,

shampoo is sure to

raw honey, and apple

maintain PH levels.

cider vinegar into a bowl

ingredients: 1 can

Coconut Milk (organic)

2 tbs.

Raw Honey

1 tsp.

Jojoba Oil

1 tbs.

Castor Oil

2 tbs.

Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp.

Tea Tree Oil

and mix. Add essential oils in while mixing. When smooth, apply a small amount to scalp then work through hair. Leave for implied time.

time: 5 minutes

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HONEY ALMOND BATH

melts

purpose:

directions:

Pop one of these in

Melt the shea butter,

your bath for milky soft

almond oil, and honey

skin.

together in a glass

ingredients:

bowl. Stir in powdered

1/3 c.

Shea Butter

milk. The mix should be

1/3 c.

Almond Oil

crumbly. Measure two

1/4 c.

Honey

1 c.

Powdered Milk

1/2 c.

Powdered Milk (for rolling)

tablespoons of the mix and roll into a tight ball.

Place on wax paper and let cool. Roll the ball in remaining powdered milk.

This recipe makes 9 bath

time:

melts.

20 minutes

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HONEY CINNAMON SPOT

treatment

purpose:

directions:

This spot treatment pin

Mix coconut oil and

points pesky pimples

honey into a paste. When

without harming skin.

smooth, add in ground

ingredients: 1 c.

Coconut Oil

3/4 c.

Honey

cinnamon and essential oils. Place into airtight jar and use when needed for acne spots.

1 1/2 tsp.

Ground Cinnamon

20 drops

Lemon Essential Oil

time: 5 minutes

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HONEY OVERNIGHT

cream

purpose:

directions:

Use this overnight

Melt the shea butter in

cream before bed

a double boiler. Remove

for radiant skin in the

from the heat and add

morning.

aloe vera, rose water,

ingredients: 1/2 c.

Shea Butter

3 tbs.

Aloe Vera

and honey. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

When solidified, hand

5 drops Tea Tree Oil

beat until fluffy. Place into

3 tbs.

Rose Water

airtight containers for up

1 tsp.

Honey

to two months use. Apply to face before bed and

time:

wash off remaining in the

8 hours

morning.

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HONEY

CONGESTION

juice

purpose:

directions:

Garlic and honey can

Simmer the garlic in water

help with congestion

for ten minutes. Strain

and sore throat.

the mixture and combine

ingredients:

with apple cider vinegar.

10

Garlic Cloves

Squeeze juice from lemon

2 c.

Water

into mix and add honey.

1/4 c.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Drink this juice two to three times daily. The juice

1

Lemon

will stay fresh up to five

4 tbs.

Honey

days in the refrigerator and can be reheated.

time: 15 minutes

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HONEY BRONCHITIS

tea

purpose:

directions:

To rid of bronchitis,

Peel the bananas and

make this tea part of

puree with a spoon. Place

your daily regimen.

bananas in a pot with

ingredients: 1/2 c.

Water

2

Bananas

2 tbs.

Honey

water and boil. Let sit for 30 minutes. When cooled, add honey. Drink four times a day.

time: 35 minutes

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HONEY SUGAR

scrub

purpose:

directions:

Use this scrub to

Add sugar, honey, coconut

get rid of dry skin

oil, and olive oil into

anywhere on the body.

medium bowl and stir.

ingredients:

Add lemon and lavender

1 c.

Raw Sugar

oil to mix. Transfer to a

1/2 c.

Coconut Oil

2 tbs.

Raw Honey

glass jar with a lid and store at room temperature for up to 6 months. Scrub

8 drops Lemon Essential Oil

into skin in the shower for best results.

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil

time:

10 minutes

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HONEY CONDITIONING

mask

purpose:

directions:

Use this mask to bring

Apply mask to roots

shine back to dry

working all the way to the

lifeless hair.

ends of the hair. Leave

ingredients: 1 tbs.

Raw Honey

2 tbs.

Coconut Oil

mask on for directed time.

Rinse in the shower with warm water.

time: 20 minutes

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