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Blackhead Wash
16 ounces powdered oatmeal
8 ounces powdered almond meal
4 ounces powdered orrisroot
1 ounce powdered castile soap
Use 1 tablespoon of this mixture with a little hot water to make a paste. Rub gently into the affected area. Rinse with cold water.

Blemish Remedy
1 part rose water1 part witch hazel
Mix and chill mixture in the refrigerator. Apply to blemishes with a clean cotton ball. The witch hazel soaks up oil to speed healing. The rose water softens the skin.

Basil Acne Remedy
2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 cup boiling water
Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball.

More Bubble Bath

Cherry Bubbles recipe
1/2 cup unscented shampoo12 drops cherry fragrance oil2 drops red food coloring1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup water

Mix together the shampoo and water in a jar. Add the salt and stir again until the mixture thickens up. Add the cherry oil and the red food coloring and stir the mixture thoroughly once more. Bottle the mixture until ready to use in your bath.

Bubbles Galore recipe
1/2 cup detergent1 cup Epsom salt4 or 5 drops glycerinFew drops food coloringFew drops aromatherapy oil

Mix well to assure even distribution of color and fragrance. Add all at once to bath water

Mineral Bubbles recipe

4 tablespoons shampoo2 cups mineral waterFew drops lemon or orange extract

Mix shampoo and extract or favorite perfume. Add mineral water and beat mixture with an eggbeater. Add under running warm bath water.

Irish oatmeal bath
1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup Target Liquid Soap 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon rain-type fragrance oilDash of a woodsy fragrance oil

In a food processor or blender, grind the oatmeal to a fine powder.
Mix the liquid soap and water. Add the oatmeal and fragrance oils and stir well. Add salt in 1/4 teaspoon increments if you want it thicker, it won't get really thick, so be careful not to use too much salt. Bottle.
Use 2 tablespoons under running water.

Violet Bubble Bath recipe
1 quart warm water1 bar castile soap, grated 2 ounces coconut oil 1 ounce glycerin 3 drops violet perfume or 2 drops violet floral oil

Ultimate Bubble Bath recipe
1 cup Soft Soap1/2 cup purchased shampoo or dishwashing liquid 2 tablespoons glycerinFew drops essential oil or your favorite perfume

Combine the ingredients and store the liquid in a pretty container near the tub. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons under rapidly running water to release bubbles.

Heavenly Honey help

Rose Oil & Honey Facial Mask
Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.
Ingredients
2Tbsp. honey
2Tbsp. sweet almond oil
5drops essential oil of rose
1drop vitamin E oil

Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.
Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.

Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner
The extremes of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make even the greatest of hair look and feel like straw. This nourishing conditioner blends honey for shine; olive oil for moisture and essential oil of rosemary to stimulate hair growth.
Ingredients
1/2cup honey
1/4cup warmed olive oil (2 Tbsp. for normal to oily hair)
4drops essential oil of rosemary
1 Tsp. xanthum gum (available in health food stores)

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting stopper or lid.
Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mixture through hair until completely coated. Cover hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a microwave or dryer) or shower cap; leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes. Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier hair the natural way.

Gentle Honey Cleanser
This cleanser is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the glycerin prevents drying and the honey not only softens the skin, but its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A touch of honey is all you need for healthy, glowing skin.
Ingredients
1/4cup honey
1Tbsp. liquid soap
1/2cup glycerin

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until they are fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle.Pour onto clean face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away with warm water and pat face dry.
Enjoy fresh radiant skin.

Lavender-Honey MilkBath
Ingredients
3Tbsp. dried lavender flowers*
1-1/2cups whole milk, cream or combination
1/3cup honey

Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off theblender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths.
*Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet andspecialty stores.

Cucumber-Honey Toner
Ingredients
1medium cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces
2tsp. honey

Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.
To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Honey-Almond Scrub
Ingredients
8whole unblanched almonds
2Tbsp. rolled oats, uncooked
1Tbsp. honey
2tsp. yogurt, sour cream or lightly beaten egg white

Process almonds and oats in a blender until they are finely ground. In a small bowl, mix ground almonds and oats, honey and yogurt until blended. Pat scrub on face and neck; leave it on for up to 10 minutes for extra softening. Wet your hands and massage gently to exfoliate. Rinse off. Makes enough for 1 scrub.

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PMS oil blend

PMS Oil Blend Recipe

For use when cramping during PMS

Ingredients:
10 drops geranium
15 drops lavender
5 drops German chamomile
3 drops cypress
4 oz almond oil

Instructions:
Mix well and store in a bottle or jar. Apply to abdomen as needed.

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Room Scent

Room Spray
A room spray is a excellent way to purifying the atmosphere.
Add 250 ml of water to a plant spray and add 10 drops of your chosen oil blend. Shake the bottle well and spray the room.
You can even spray carpets and curtains. Do not spray on to polished surfaces. Sprays may also be used to relieve irritation and pain as in chicken pox, shingles, burns and infectious skin diseases.

Gel Air Fresheners Recipe
Ingredients:1 packet Knox gelatin3/4 c. water1/4 c. Vodka1 tsp essential oil Instructions:Dissolve the gelatin in boiling water. Allow to cool to room temp. then add vodka, coloring, and scent. Pour in a decorative jar and refrigerate until set.

Why treat yourself?

You may be wondering why you should treat yourself? Why do you deserve to be spoiled? What's so special about you?
I believe everyone needs spoiling whether that be a busy mum, daughter, son, father or pop :-)
We all need nurturing and when we give ourselves this time out or a treat we are setting ourselves up for a healthier happier life for not only ourselves but for those around us as it is impossible to continually be giving, giving, giving of ourselves; before you know it there is little left to give except maybe a tired and grumpy self who has no energy for fun, for hugs or for your partner.
Women are particularly guilty of this and often find it hard to accept that they do deserve nurturing, pampering or just time alone.
If you allow yourself this time you will become a much more open, caring and happy individual as you will have renewed your spirit therefore there is more to give.

Why not set aside time this week for a purely indulgent bath, try some of the free recipes on this site and allow yourself to unwind. To indulge your senses and be at peace within your self. Envisage a more relaxed you, a calmer, happier self smiling and enjoying life. You are deserving and there is no reason why you cannot spoil yourself or let others spoil you. Revel in it and know it is deserved.

Natural baby Care

Olive oil can be used on baby's dry skin. It's been known to help diaper rash as well.

Use 100% pure cornstarch instead of perfumed baby powders. It's better for baby's lungs and skin, and easier on your wallet as well.

Baby Wipes
Mix 1/4 cup of baby or olive oil with 2 cups of water and 1/4 cup baby shampoo. Cut a roll of paper towels in half. Remove the cardboard center. Place it in an old baby wipes container and pour the oil/soap mixture over the wipes. Use like regular wipes.

Oatmeal bath for kids.
Grind 1 cup of plain oatmeal in a food processor or coffee grinder until it turns into a powder. Add it to running water and stir with your hand to get the oatmeal powder to dissolve in the bath water. Relives itching due to chicken pox, poison oak, diaper rash etc. Also good for dry skin.

Diaper Rash Cream
Combine 1 tsp mineral oil with 1 tsp cornstarch until it forms a paste. Add 2 tsp zinc oxide ointment and 2 tsp antibiotic ointment.
Hand Sanitizer1/4 cup aloe vera gel 1/4 cup grain alcohol 10 drops fragrance oil1 drop food coloring
Combine ingredients and shake. Store in a spray pump bottle

Kids Hair Detangler
Add a small amount of conditioner to water and pour it into a spray bottle

Tooth Paste
1 cup baking soda1/3 cup salt3 teaspoons glycerinPeppermint oil to taste (or any other flavor).
Combine baking soda and salt. Add the glycerin and mix well. Add a few drops of peppermint oil. For fun, you can add a few drops of food coloring.

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Tooth Care

Tooth care is important for your whole health not just your mouth. many shelf bought mouthwash remedies are distasteful so why not make your own.
For shiny whites add some Bi Carb Soda to your brush and wash away the stains. Over time you will have beautiful white teeth. Beats the store bought whiteners everytime.

Mint and Rosemary Mouthwash
2 1/2 cups distilled or mineral water1 tsp fresh mint leaves1tsp rosemary leaves1 tsp anise seeds
Bring the water to a boil. Add herbs and seeds, infuse for 20 minutes. Cool, strain and use as a gargle/mouthwash.

Spearmint Mouthwash
6 ounces water2 ounces vodka4 teaspoons liquid glycerine1 teaspoon aloe vera gel10-15 drops Spearmint essential oil
Boil water and vodka, add glycerine and aloe vera gel. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Add spearmint oil, and mix well. Pour into bottle, cap tightly.

Minty Toothpaste
Ingredients:6 teaspoons baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons glycerin 15 drops peppermint Directions:Mix thoroughly. Should be a tooth paste consistency. For flavor you can add a few drops of peppermint or wintergreen. Store in a container. You'll be surprised with how fresh your mouth feels.

Super Cleanser
Ingredients:Hydrogen peroxide (a few drops) Baking soda Directions:Make a paste by combining the two ingredients. Use this paste on your teeth and also gently rub along your gums two times a week.

Toothpaste Recipe
Ingredients:1/4 tsp peppermint oil 1/4 tsp spearmint 1/4 cup arrowroot 1/4 cup powdered orrisroot 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ground sage Directions: Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water until paste is desired thickness / consistency. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered jar. Substitute 1/2 tsp each of oil of cinnamon and oil of cloves for peppermint/spearmint if desired.

Old Fashioned Tooth Powder
2 Tbsp dried lemon or orange rind1/4 cup baking soda2 Tsp saltPlace rinds in food processor, grind until peel becomes a fine powder. Add baking soda and salt then process a few seconds more until you have a fine powder. Store in an airtight tin or jar. Dip moistened toothbrush into mixture, brush as usual.

Loretta's Toothpaste
1 Tsp baking soda, 1/4 Tsp hydrogen peroxide1 drop oil of peppermintMix to make a paste, dip toothbrush into mixture, brush as usual.

Basic Toothpaste
1 Tsp of the Old Fashioned Tooth Powder1/4 Tsp Hydrogen peroxideMix into a paste and brush as usual.
Strawberry Tooth Cleanser
1 Tsp of the above Old Fashioned Tooth Powder1 Tbsp crushed ripe strawberriesMix strawberries and powder into a paste and brush as usual.

Vanilla & Rose Geranium Toothpaste
1/2 ounce powdered chalk3 ounces powdered orris root4 teaspoons of tincture of vanilla15 drops oil of rose geraniumHoney, enough to make a pasteCombine all ingredients and mix until you have a paste the consistency you like. Store in an airtight container. Use a clean stick (popsicle) to scoop paste onto brush. Store the stick in same container.

Ben Franklin's Toothpaste
Honey Ground charcoal Mix into a paste and rub on teeth for whiteness.
Lemon Clove Tooth Cleanser
Mix:Small amount of finely powdered sage1 ounce of finely powdered myrrh1 pound powdered arrow root3 ounces powdered orris root20 drops oil of lemon10 drops oil of cloves12 drops oil of bergamotRub oils into the powdered ingredients until thoroughly mixed

Simple toothpaste mixture
Bicarbonate of soda Salt Water Glycerine Peppermint oil Mix 3 parts bicarbonate of soda with one part salt. Add 3 tsp of glycerine for every 1/4 cup of this mixture, then add enough water to make a thick paste. Add a few drops of peppermint oil for better taste

Fruit teeth cleaners
1.Rub a lemon rind on your teeth to remove brown stains. Rinse your mouth thoroughly afterward.2.Clean your teeth with a fresh strawberry. Rub it over and between your teeth.

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Excellent Exfoliators

Exfoliators are important for removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores to allow the skin to breath, renew itself and remain blemish free. Unclogged pores are also better able to absorb any topical treatments and moisturisers without leaving the product sitting on top of the skin to collect dirt and grime.

Natural Exfoliant
You will need: 1 tablespoon of barley powder ½ lime juice 1 tablespoon honey
Procedure: Mix 1 table spoon of barley with ½ teaspoon of lime. Mix thoroughly and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix it well until it appears creamy. Apply the mixture on the face and neck and leave it for about 20 minutes. Rinse face and neck with lukewarm water. Repeat this process daily and achieve a good result.

Oatmeal & Yogurt
Mix one small tub of yogurt with 3 tblspn of oatmeat.
Take a small amount into your fingertips and start rubbing in a circular motion on face. Leave on for 5 minutes then rinse off with warm water.
Store the rest in the fridge covered for 2 days. Use daily until product is used up. This is a very gentle exfoliator.

Bi Carb & Honey scrub
This is to be used sparingly as Bi Carb can be extremely drying. Use only on oily skin or ruddy, bumpy skin needing a lift.

1tblspn Bi Carb Soda
2 Tblspns Honey

Mix togeather and rub in circular motions on a wet face. Taking care on inflamed areas and DO NOT put near the eyes!
Rinse off in warm water and moisturise immediately. Use once a week on very oily skin for 1 month then have a break.

Avacado & Egg
Take one avacado scoop out insides into a bowl. Add 1 full egg and mash. Apply to a damp face and leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse well.

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DRY SKIN HELP

Dry skin sufferes unite! Try one or all of these fab recipes until you find the one that's perfect for you.

Banana Magic!
This recipe is for supple skin as well as maintaining the skin's natural glow. Banana is also wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
You will need: Ripe Banana
Procedure:
Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy. Spread all over your face and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold water. Then gently pat dry.

Chamomile Cleansing Milk
1/4 cup cream1/4 cup milk2 Tbsp chamomile flowers, fresh or dried
Heat all ingredients in top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes, do not allow milk to boil. Turn off heat and let sit for about 2 hours, strain. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks

Honey Milk
Materials: Honey Milk
Procedure: In a piece of container mix honey and milk. Stir until it became creamy. Apply into face and leave it for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

This recipe will moisturize dry skin.
Honey Lemon
Materials: Honey Lemon Vegetable Oil
Procedure: Extract the lemon juice in a piece of container. Then add honey and vegetable oil. Apply on the face and leave this mask for about 10 minutes and wash face with lukewarm water

Dry skin healing paste
You will need: Egg yolk Olive oil Lemon juice
Procedure: Make a creamy paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice by mixing all these ingredients together. Mix well and apply it on neck and face. Leave the mixture for 10 minutes and wash with water. Repeat this remedy as often as needed.

Honey & Oats facial cream
This is good in maintening the radiance of healthy glowing skin.
Materials: Oats Honey Yogurt Ground Almonds
Procedure: Get a piece of bowl to mix oats and honey together. Sprinkle more oats enough to thicken the texture of the honey. Add yogurt and ground almonds and continue to stir until creamy. Gently apply it to the face and wait for 5 minutes. Wash face with lukewarm water.

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ACNE

Acne treatment is as varied as the causes of Acne so be sure to try these out on a small hidden area first for your own safety. If at any time you feel stinging or discomfort wash off immediately with warm water.

Acne Tonic with Basil
2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves1 C. boiling waterSteep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball.Blackhead Remover Mask 1/2 cup fuller's earth 1 tsp. tincture of benzoin distilled witch hazel
Combine all ingredients and stir thoroughly. Apply the mask to your skin. Let mask dry and harden - about 30-40 minutes. Soak a small hand towel in warm water and lay it across your face.
When the mask starts to soften up, gently rub it with the towel in a circular motion. Rinse with plenty of warm water.

Egg White Mask
This is simple and quite frugal. There have been many instances of people reporting excellent results from trying it.

All you need to do is separate the yolk from the egg whites. Then whip the egg whites until it is nice and frothy. Apply it to your clean face (using clean hands). Leave on for approximately 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.

The result? Tightening of the skin, clearing of red spots.
Possible side effects? If you’re allergic to eggs, of course, avoid this one.

Egg Yolk Mask
Egg Yolks contain Vitamin A which is good for scarring. To attempt this method of acne treatment, whip up an egg yolk, apply it to your skin for 20 minutes. Wash off.

Baking Soda Mask
This is so easy to make and can work wonders if your skin likes it. (Remember, not every cause of acne is the same, so you need to try different remedies and masks until you find the ones that work for you.)
All you need are two ingredients. Baking Soda (NOT baking powder) and water.
Mix a little together in your hands after washing your face with a mild cleanser and apply gently to your skin. Once you've coated your face with the baking soda and water mix, let it sit while you do other things around the house, or relax and read a book.
Rinse the baking soda film off your face and feel how soft and clear it feels. If your skin enjoys this recipe, and your acne improves, then you may try it several times a week to help clear your acne.

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Oily Skin Cleansers

Lets face it we don't all have perfect skin!
So here are a few recipes to help you on your way to that glowing from within beauty you've always wanted.

Cleansers

Oily Skin

Buttermilk and Fennel Cleansing Milk

1/2 cup buttermilk2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds
Heat the milk and fennel seeds in top of double boiler for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep for 2 hours. Strain, cool, pour into bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.
Cucumber Cleanser

Materials: Cucumber Juice Milk
Procedure: Extract juice from the cucumber by using a juicer. Get a small amount of juice and mix with milk enough to clean your face. Dub a little amount of the mix using a clean cotton balls and gently wipe your face. Then wash your face with lukewarm water.
This will remove stubborn dirt from below the skins surface.

Lemon & Grape Cleanser

Best for oily skin. Lemon used as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften the skin and egg whites will tighten it.
Materials: Grapes Lemon Egg whites
Procedure: Squeeze the grapes extract into a bowl. Slice the lemon and extract the juice in the same bowl. Add egg white and mix them well. Apply into the face and leave it for 20 minutes. Don’t be alarmed if you feel a little tingles in your skin, because of the egg whites. Rinse face with warm water.

Carrot Toner

This recipe for uneven skin tones due to blemishes and pigmentation.
You will need: Carrots
Procedure: Make a carrot juice by extracting the juice using a juicer. Apply on face’s blemishes and pigmentation. Use this daily to achieve clear and well-toned skin.


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