BOTANICAL MAGIC
Skincare.Haircare.Bodycare
You deserve to be pampered, so do it naturally!
Too often than not there are hidden ingredients in your body products that are not beneficial to your skin or your health. Do not sacrifice the integrity of your skin or your well being. Curate your own body care products you can trust and rely on!
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."
Vincent van Gogh
Make sure to use only the best ingredients!
Source your ingredients from trusted suppliers
Edens Garden
A vegan alternative to beeswax
SOOTHING SHAMPOO
Shampoo that's just as beneficial to your scalp as it is to your hair!
1 C Warm water
1 C unscented pure castile soap
2 TBSP Aloe vera gel
2 TBSP Jajoba oil
40 drops essential oils {rosemary, lavender, tea tree, and turmeric are all great oils for hair}
*Add 1-2 tsp salt to thicken if desired {salt must be added to warm water and castile soap first to thicken properly}
AFTER SHOWER SERUM
Want to get silky smooth skin without any fillers or chemicals?
You will love this easy to make, skin hydrating serum. Apply to skin immediately after showering or bathing.
Recipe
1 TBSP Carrier oil of your choice {apricot, rosehip, evening primrose and jojoba are all wonderful oils for your skin}
Daytime blend
3 drops lavender
2 drops tea tree
2 drops frankincense
1 drop chamomile
Nighttime blend
3 drops lavender
3 drops frankincense
2 drops tea tree
2 drops neroli
PURE.NATURAL.PLANTS
RESOURCES
INGREDIENTS
Always start with the best ingredients!
Gather books and materials that are simple and easy to understand!
Forage your own ingredients as much as possible!
DIY LOTION BARS
Vegan and Cruelty Free
Let's face it, there are way too many options in the beauty section today and I don't have time to search through each product ingredient. So why not skip all the hassle and make your very own!
INGREDIENTS
3 TBSP Candelilla wax
3 TBSP Cocoa butter {raw}
3 TBSP Shae butter {raw}
5 TBSP Carrier oil
50 drops Essential oils
METHOD
Melt the wax and butters together over a double boiler or use a glass bowl over a pot of gently boiling water
Remove from heat, add carrier oil and essential oils
Pour into desired molds
Let cool completely
Remove from molds and store in a glass jar
These are perfect to gift to your friends and family and are so hydrating to your skin!
*this recipe will make enough to fill about 2 different molds
**add plant powders or dried flowers such as beet root powder, dried hibiscus petals or rose petals for additional ingredients and creativity
ALL NATURAL PERFUME
Vegan.Toxin Free.Completely Natural
Aromatherapy is a powerful tool for many reasons. Under the proper instruction, these aromas can be healing in such a beneficial way. As a Mother not willing to compromise the environment my children live in, I only choose natural aromas that are pure!
ALL NATURAL WIPES
Swap out those store bought wipes for your very own handmade wipes! These are gentle enough to be used as baby wipes and durable enough to use as wipes for your counters, spills and more.
MATERIALS
Large jar with lid
Roll of paper towels
2 C Warm water
1/4 C Pure castile soap
1/8 C Carrier oil
2 drops Tea Tree oil
4 drops Roman Chamomile
4 drops Lavender
DIRECTIONS
Cut the roll of paper towels in half, slide out the cardboard insert.
Mix together in a large jar all of the ingredients gently with a whisk.
Place one half of the paper towel roll inside of the jar.
Pour the mixture over the paper towel roll.
Place the lid on top let the liquid absorb for about 30 minutes
That's it! You're ready to use your very own handmade wipes!!!
NATURAL SKIN SCRUB RECIPES
MADE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Find all the best skin scrub recipes here!
OH YES OAT SCRUB
Gentle.Cleansing.Nourishing
1 TBSP Apricot oil {jajoba and hemp seed are really great carrier oils for your skin as well}
1 TBSP Neem oil
1 tsp Vegetable Glycerin
1 TBSP Coarse sugar
1 TBSP Finely ground oats
10 drops Essential oil {chamomile, frankincense, lavender and ylang ylang are all great skin oils}
Mix everything together in a glass bowl and use immediately. Your skin will love this recipe!
FLOWER POWER BODY SCRUB
Exfoliating.Repairing.Gentle
1/4 C Dead sea salt
1 TBSP Ground oats
1 TBSP Fine to coarse organic cane sugar
2 TBSP Apricot oil
1/2 TBSP Moringa powder
1 tsp Rose petals {dry}
1 tsp Lavender buds {dry}
10 drops Essential oil {frankincense, lavender, palmarosa, and chamomile are all wonderful oils for your skin}
Mix all ingredients together and use immediately. This scrub is great for rough areas such as your knees, elbows and feet. Enjoy!!
ALOE VERA BODY SCRUB
Cooling.Soothing.Restorative
1 TBSP Pure aloe vera gel
1 TBSP Virgin coconut oil
1/4 - 1/2 C Sea salt
15 drops French lavender
Mix all ingredients together in a glass bowl. Use immediately and enjoy your silky smooth skin!!
DIY BLUSH
All natural, no fillers!
DEEP RED
1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
1/2 tsp hibiscus powder
1/2 tsp beet root powder
1/2 tsp cocoa powder
Combine each ingredient thoroughly, blend with a food processor or coffee grinder if needed.
DEEP PINK
1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
1/2 tsp hibiscus powder
1/2 tsp beet root powder
Combine each ingredient thoroughly, blend with a food processor or coffee grinder if needed.
MEDIUM PINK
1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
3/4 tsp hibiscus powder
1/4 tsp beet root powder
Combine each ingredient thoroughly, blend with a food processor or coffee grinder if needed.
LIGHT PINK
1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
1/2 tsp hibiscus powder
1 tsp goji berry powder
Combine each ingredient thoroughly, blend with a food processor or coffee grinder if needed.