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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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