Very Nourishing Lotion
Don't you want the best of everything in one application? Here is what I've come up with, just the best of the best of everything that your skin deserves.
Ingredients enough for 75ml of Facial Moisturizer and 75ml of Body Lotion:
6 tbsp extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp pure jojoba oil
1 tsp pure Aloe Vera
1 tbsp Emulsifier
3 tbsp Rosewater
3 tbsp Aqueous
1 capsule content Vitamin A,C,E
1 capsule content Propolis
few drops pure Rose Essential Oil
- Heat Virgin Oil, Emulsifier in microwave for 2 - 3 mins, depending on the Microwave power.
- Remove and add Jojoba and Aloe Vera, stir till dissolved.
- Add rest of ingredients and stir together well.
- Whip for fluffier and lighter texture.
- Cool and pour into glass container.
Body Lotion
- Leave about 2 tablespoon from the Facial Moisturizer for the Body Lotion.
- Add about 1/1 part whole milk to the remaining lotion and whip together to the lightness and consistency preferred, the amount is very small but in order to keep your body lotion fresh since milk is added, the end-product is only sufficient for a few days.
- Store Body Lotion in fridge.
Benefits:
Olive oil is full of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and natural compounds that are especially good for our skin.
- Antioxidants - Including vitamins A and E, polyphenols, phytosterols and avenasterol. They work to neutralize free radicals and repair damaged cells and protects against skin cancer. A free radical is an unstable molecule created by exposure to things like cigarette smoke, pollution, alcohol and ultra violet rays.
- Squalene - A natural organic compound used in cosmetics as a moisturizer. It is taken from the liver of sharks, but also found in olive oil - a more environmentally friendly source. Squalene helps to regulate sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebacious glands in our skin and is secreted through our pores. It forms a coating on the skin that acts as a barrier, inhibits the growth of micro-organisms and lubricates our skin and hair.
- Chlorophyll - A photosynthetic pigment found in plants and algae. It is an anti-aging substance that promotes the healing of skin conditions and wounds.
- Natural humectant that actually helps attract moisture to your dry skin. Olive oil contains antioxidants, squalene, clorophyll,vitamin e, vitamin k, phenols, oleocanthal and full of other skin loving nutrients.
Jojoba Oil is said to be one of natures most perfect moisturisers and conditioners for healthy skin and hair.
- assist in fighting wrinkles
- promotes new cell growth
- non-irritating use for acne.
- Jojoba is anti-bacterial
- Jojoba Oil breaks down sebum in plugged-up pores.
Aloe Vera gel contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. It's strong anti-bacterial healing properties speed up recovery of damaged cells over many other conventional medications.
- moisturize and sooth dry and chapped skin
- heals damaged cells and speed up recovery
- relieves pain and heals sun and fire burns
- soothe Insect Bites
- As an antiseptic for minor cuts and bruises.
Glycerin and Rosewater Lotion
Decide how much rosewater you wish to bottle and add an equal amount of vegetable glycerin. Shake well and bottle. May be used all over the body. Wonderful for all types of skin as a face or hand lotion. Great on rough heals and elbows too.
How to Make Coconut Rose Body Whip
Body whip is a healing and soothing type of body cream that is a heavier than lotion, but not as heavy as body butter. Offering deep moisturizing qualities as well as delicious scents, homemade body whip pampers your skin and your olfactory senses.
Things You’ll Need:
- Large heat proof container
- Small saucepan
- 1 tsp. cocoa butter
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp. emulsifying wax
- 1/2 tsp. stearic acid
- Hand mixer
- 5 tbsp. rose hydrosol
- 2 (400 IU) vitamin E capsules
- Clean 6-oz. glass jar with tight fitting lid
- Measure into the heat proof container 1 tsp. of cocoa butter, 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp. of virgin coconut oil, 1/2 tbsp. of emulsifying wax and 1/2 tsp. stearic acid and place the container in a saucepan of water. Place the pan on the stove at medium heat. Stir the ingredients constantly until they melt completely.
- Remove the container from the heat and as soon as you can, begin to whip the ingredients with a hand held mixer on medium speed. Once the ingredients begin to thicken, slowly add 5 tbsp. of rose hydrosol and the contents of two 400 IU vitamin E capsules. After about 5 to 10 minutes of continuous blending, your coconut rose body whip should have a thick, buttery consistency.
- Transfer your whip into a clean 6-oz. glass jar and store in a cool dark place, such as the refrigerator or bathroom cabinet. Use your coconut rose body whip within 1 to 2 months.
Make your coconut rose body butter in a large heat proof container with a pouring spout, such as a heat-proof glass measuring cup. This will allow you to melt your ingredients without adding so much heat that the beneficial properties are destroyed.
Coconut Milk Body Souffle (very moisturizing anti-oxidant body creme)
Ingredients:
2/3 cup extra-virgin Coconut Oil
1/2 part whole milk
1 tsp honey
1 tsp pure Aloe Vera
1 tsp glycerine
2 tbsp Ageous
few drops Almond essence
- Make as in Standard lotion.
- then cool completely in fridge but don't let it harden by stirring often, as coconut oil tends to harden when cooled.
- Add Ageous and whip with electric beater to the consistency of whipped cream.
Voila, coconut souffle! Keep in fridge between uses and use within a month.
Benefits:
Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging, delays wrinkles, sagging skin and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties. The oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.
Honey, a natural anti-oxidant is a strong anti-inflammatory agent with anti-bacterial properties that prevents infections and reduces existing ones when applied on problem or sensitive skin type. When combined with coconut oil, it serves as a great hydrating base for the skin to feel moist and nourished.
Aloe Vera possesses incredible moisturizing and healing properties. Studies show that aloe vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin. It helps to keep skin supple by bringing oxygen to the cells, and therefore increasing the synthesis and strength of skin tissue.
Almond Essence are especially effective for treating dry and sensitive skin and a rich source of Vitamin E. It Improves complexion and retains glow, moisturises better and deeper, soothes skin irritation and inflammation, delays aging, lightens dark circles, relieves dry itching skin and nourishes the skin to make it smooth and soft, as well as cure chapped lips and body rashes.
Rose Water Nourishing facial Lotion (for smooth and baby-soft skin)
- 1 tbsp. rose water
- 2 capsules vitamin E (800 IU's)
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Mix all ingredients together and dap face 15 mins before moisturizers or use on it's own.
Hair Tonic (for Healthy Scalp & Hair and for Hair Loss)
- fresh Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, peppermint
- Distilled water
- Lemon essential oil
- Rosemary essential oil
- Vodka
- Boil Herbs in Distilled water till 1/3 remains.
- Strain into spray bottle when cooled.
- Add 1/10 part of Vodka
- few drops lemon and rosemary essential oil & shake.
Lemon essential oil is effective as a hair tonic. Many people use lemon oil to get strong, healthy and shinning hair. Lemon oil is also used for removing dandruff from head and in controling greasy scalp.
Vodka cleanses the scalp, removes toxins and stimulates blood flow, it's alcoholic content also keeps your hair-tonic sterilised naturally.
Basil promotes growth by stimulating circulation and works well with fenugreek and ivy burdock herbs as well. Basil is used in shampoos and conditioners that are designed for scalp health.
Rosemary is great for dry, dandruff or itchy scalp.
Peppermint helps to stimulate blood flow to the root of the hair. This helps the hair to receive proper nourishment and to grow correctly. Peppermint makes the scalp tingle and this is what stimulates the blood flow to the hair.
Hair Tonic 2
Chrysanthemum
Rosemary
Basil
Thyme
mint
Parsley
Marigold
Green Tea
Aloe
Chamomile
Horsetail (木賊)
lemon essential oil
Rosemary essential oil
Lavender essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Vodka
Hair Loss Mask
Honey
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Aloe
Cinnamon
Lemon essential oil
rosemary essential oil
Useful HAIR Herbs
- Burdock: great for thinning hair, dry, irritated scalp, dandruff, and seborrhea
- Calendula: conditions
- Catnip: Promotes healthy hair growth
- Chamomile: a healing and soothing herb to soften hair, soothe the scalp, lighten, condition, and stimulate growth
- Horsetail: Helps brittle hair due to its high silica content
- Lavender: useful for all hair types it stimulates hair growth, and degreases
- Marigold: lightens hair color
- Nettle: conditions, improves color and texture, helps with dandruff, irritated scalp, and dry scalp
- Parsley: enriches hair color and gives a nice luster
- Plantain: great for dry, irritated scalp, dandruff, and seborrhea
- Peppermint: stimulates the scalp
- Red Clover:
- Rosemary: excellent for all hair types and problems it acts as a tonic and conditioner, one of the best herbs to use, gives luster and body, stimulates growth, helps with dandruff, and brings out dark highlights in the hair
- Sage: traditionally used to restore color to graying hair, excellent for week hair
- Saw Palmetto: good for hair thinning and hair loss
- Thyme: good for oily hair, dandruff, and mild hair loss
- Witch Hazel: leaves and bark are astringent and cleanse oily hair
- Yarrow: for oily hair
- Yucca: Navajos swear by yucca root to prevent hair loss and to cure dandruff.
Vinegar Hair Rinse (for Hair Shine)
White Vingear (any good quality brand)
Dry Roses
Fresh Rosemary or essential Oil
Dried Anise
Combine in glass jar and store for at least a weeks before using.
When ready to use: dilute 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of the herbal vinegar in 1 cup of water. Rinse through wet hair after shampooing. Rinse it out with fresh water or, for extra conditioning benefits, just leave it in and towel dry hair. The vinegar scent will disappear as your hair dries.
Vinegar removes scaly build-up and residue from hair shafts and closes the cuticles. Since residue coats the hair causing it to look dull, removing residue gives your hair more shine. By closing the cuticles, the hair slides more easily and there will be fewer tangles. Vinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin.
Anise is anti-bacterial and energizing.
Rosemary is excellent for all hair types and problems it acts as a tonic and conditioner, one of the best herbs to use, gives luster and body, stimulates growth, helps with dandruff, and brings out dark highlights in the hair.
Skin Toner
Skin toners are used to tighten the skin's pores after cleansing.Toners and to remove traces of cleansers, so they are valuable part of your skin care regime. However, many store- bought toners contain harsh ingredients that dry the skin, leaving your face feeling dry and tight. making your own skin toner with natural ingredients is a simple process, and well worth the effort.
1 tbsp vodka
1 cup distilled water / rosewater /herb water
few drops of healing essential oils
Mix essential oil in vodka, then add water and shake vigorously. Put in spray bottle to use.
Protein Hair & Facial Mask
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Honey
Mix all ingredient together
For the Hair Mask - Use 2/3 of the mixture, add 3 tbsp Mayonnaise and rub into hair. For Darker Hair, add few drops of rosemary essential oil or brew some fresh rosemary water and add few tbsp into mixture. For Ligher Hair, add few drops lemon essential oil or 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.
For the Facial Mask - Use the remaining 1/3 mixture, add 1 tsp jojoba oil and stir in 1 tbsp Rice Flour to make a paste, leave on face for 15 mins. To soften, moisturise and nourish skin.
Rice Flour Rice starch has been used in Europe and Asia for centuries to produce softer, more beautiful skin and in the U.S., rice starch has been recommended by dermatologists for years to soothe irritated skin. For centuries, it’s been well known that rice is regarded as a staple in the Asian diet. But what is less well known, is that rice was also regarded as central to the Asian ideal of soft, beautiful skin. When female rice farmers used the water left over from washing rice to bathe in or wash their faces, they noticed that the rice water left their skin feeling softer and smoother than before. Europeans who wanted softer skin have also been adding rice starch crystals to the bath for hundreds of years and dermatologists have long recommended it to patients with dry, irritated skin. A study in the Archives of Dermatology and Venereology* found that eczema or damaged skin was markedly improved by soaking the affected area in rice starch.
Egg White Mask
Egg white
Rice Starch
few drops lemon essence
To tighten and cleanse pores, antibacterial and lighten skin complexion.
Antiseptic Moisturising Facial Creme (for Acne)
few drops of the following:
Geranium
Rosemary
Lemon
Tea Tree
cucumber
Aloe Vera
Jojoba Oil
Glycein
Olive Oil & Coconut Oil Base
Emulsifier
Aqeous
Distilled Water
Coffee Grounds Sugar Body Scrub
Equal parts of Coffee Grounds and Sugar
Olive Oil
Glass Jar
Mix well together to the consistency of a soft paste, add 1 tbsp fresh coffee grounds for rich coffee scent.
The Caffeine in the coffee will exfoliates dead cells to smoothen and tighten skin. Antioxidant, and analgesia, anti-viral action, anti-dermatitis, and cancer prevention. It has been shown that topical application of caffeine can decrease the thickness of subcutaneous fat.
Rice Sugar Facial Scrub
Equal parts of Rice Starch and Sugar
Olive Oil
Small container
few drops Lemon essential Oil
Mix all ingredients together to the consistency of a soft paste.
Essential Oil Combination Recipes
Neroli fights stretch marks and broken capillaries, prevents ugly scarring and promotes smoother skin. Its action of stimulating cell growth and cellular activity helps it to rejuvenate and regenerate the skin.
Bergamot contains superb antiseptic qualities that are useful for skin complaints, such as acne, oily skin conditions, eczema, cold sores, chicken pox and wounds.
Lemon is used for clearing acne, cleaning greasy skin , as well as removing dead skin cells and easing insect bites.
Olive Oil is softening and moisturizing, it is absorbed quickly and helps lock in moisture in the skin. It contains vitamins A and E, helpful in preventing sun damage, also work on the outside to soothe and replenish, particularly sensitive skin.
Coconut Oil prevents destructive free-radical formation and provides protection against them. It helps to keep the skin from developing liver spots, and other blemishes caused by aging and over exposure to sunlight, keeping it’s connective tissues strong and supple.
Aloe Vera Gel Mask
Fresh Aloe Vera
Vitamin E
Neroli Oil
Rosewater
Can refrigerate in fridge for four weeks
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