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Soap, Toiletries, Candles, Potpourri
From Nature With Love
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Compiled By From Nature With Love http://www.FromNatureWithLove.com Last Updated: October 29, 2002 Page 1 From Nature With Love http://www.FromNatureWithLove.com
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Table of Contents
Balms ...................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Balm ................................................................................................................................. Belly Balm .................................................................................................................................. Body Butter ................................................................................................................................ Body Butter Bar .......................................................................................................................... Citrus Body Splash ..................................................................................................................... Emu Herbal Baby Balm .............................................................................................................. Herbal Hand Salve ...................................................................................................................... Herbal Healing Balm .................................................................................................................. Neem Balm ................................................................................................................................ Peach & Berry Gardener's Hand Cream ...................................................................................... Strawberry Cream ....................................................................................................................... Tiger Balm .................................................................................................................................. Winter Balm ............................................................................................................................... 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 19
Candles.................................................................................................................... 21
Beer Mug Candles ...................................................................................................................... Floater Candles .......................................................................................................................... Honeycomb Sheet Candle .......................................................................................................... Ice Candles ................................................................................................................................. Millefiori Candles ......................................................................................................................... Water Candles ............................................................................................................................ Whipped Wax Candle .................................................................................................................. 21 21 21 22 22 23 23
Cold Process Soap .................................................................................................. 25
Basic Instructions for Cold Process Soap .................................................................................... 25 Create Your Own Bar or Liquid Soap Recipe - The Easy Way! ..................................................... 27 Azuki Bean Cucumber Kokum Soap ........................................................................................... 28 Bubble Gum Soap ...................................................................................................................... 29 Camper's Delight with Neem Oil ................................................................................................. 29 Canola Soap ............................................................................................................................... 30 Carrot Veggie Bar ....................................................................................................................... 31 English Countryside Soap ........................................................................................................... 32 Flax Oil Soap .............................................................................................................................. 33 Gift Shop Three Oil Soap ............................................................................................................ 34 Goat's Milk Soap ......................................................................................................................... 35 Good Bar .................................................................................................................................... 36 Hope's Basic Soap...................................................................................................................... 37 Lemon Olive Complexion Bar ..................................................................................................... 38 Luxury Bar .................................................................................................................................. 39 Megan's Sweet Honey Almond Soap ........................................................................................... 40 Milk Based Soap ......................................................................................................................... 40 Neem Oil Soap ........................................................................................................................... 41 Nutmeg Butter Soap................................................................................................................... 42
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Old Fashioned Goatsmilk Soap ................................................................................................... Pampering Body Bar ................................................................................................................... Peppermint Wake Up .................................................................................................................. Shampoo Bar II .......................................................................................................................... Shaving Soap ............................................................................................................................. Shea Butter Soap ....................................................................................................................... Simply Soap Bar ......................................................................................................................... Slice of Summer ......................................................................................................................... Tons of Bubbles .......................................................................................................................... Vinny's Wild Oats Soap ............................................................................................................... Vitamin Soap .............................................................................................................................. Youthful Complexion ...................................................................................................................
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Creams .................................................................................................................... 52
Basic Hand & Body Cream ......................................................................................................... Cucumber Cream ....................................................................................................................... Gardener's Hand Cream ............................................................................................................. Gentle Face Cream and Base...................................................................................................... Lavendar Cream ......................................................................................................................... Rose Aloe Face Cream ................................................................................................................ Skin Butter ................................................................................................................................. Ultra Hand & Body Cream .......................................................................................................... Whipped Creme.......................................................................................................................... 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56
For Baby .................................................................................................................. 58
Anti-Septic Tincture .................................................................................................................... 58 Baby Body Balm ......................................................................................................................... 58 Baby Bottom Oil ......................................................................................................................... 59 Baby Soap .................................................................................................................................. 59 Baby Washbags .......................................................................................................................... 60 Bottoms Up! Baby Bottom Balm ................................................................................................ 60 Calendula Baby Oil ..................................................................................................................... 61 Diaper Ointment ......................................................................................................................... 61 Herbal Baby Balm ...................................................................................................................... 62 Herbal Baby Powder ................................................................................................................... 62 Herbal Milk Bath ......................................................................................................................... 63 Sweet Dreams Baby Lotion ......................................................................................................... 63
For The Bath ........................................................................................................... 65
Basic Bath Salts .......................................................................................................................... 65 Basic Salt Glow ........................................................................................................................... 65 Bath Cookies .............................................................................................................................. 65 Chocolate Ice Cream Bath Fizzies ............................................................................................... 66 Fizzing Bath Bombs .................................................................................................................... 66 Fizzy Bath Salts ........................................................................................................................... 66 Foaming Bath Rocks .................................................................................................................. 67 Foaming Bath Salts .................................................................................................................... 67
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....................................................................................................................................... 89 89 90 90 From Nature With Love Page 5 http://www...................................................................................................Lavender................................................................................... Exfoliating Gentle Face Wash .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Moisturizing Facial Scrub ............................................. 71 Silk Soak ......Jasmine's .......................................................................................... 69 Oatmeal......... Milk & Oatmeal Tub Tea ......................................................................... Strawberry Hydroxy Mask ................ 69 Natural Cleansing Washbag ......................com ............................................................................................................................ Gentle Milk & Oatmeal Facial .....................FromNatureWithLove...... Facial Moisturizing Cream ...................................................................................................................................... Oily Skin Toner ........................................ Exfoliating Facial Cleanser .................................. Hair Oil ................................................................. Lecithin Moisturizer ................................... Yogurt & Banana Facial.................................................................................................................................................................................. 75 75 75 76 76 77 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 85 85 85 86 86 87 For The Hair ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Clay Mask for Sensitive Skin ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 70 Oatmeal-Salt Bath ........................................ Facial Toner ............................. Balancing Moisturizer ....... Almond & Honey Face Scrub.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Truly Distinctive Bath Oil ............ 72 Soothing Milk Bath ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89 Flax Seed Hair Gel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Milk & Honey Bath Tea ................................ Hair Lotion .................................................................................................................................................. 70 Relaxing Milk Bath ..................................................................................................................................... 75 Acne Toner ................................................... Facial Cleansing Bar .............................................................................. 68 Moisturizing Bath Fizzy .......................................................................................................................................... Herbal Facial Scrub ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Marie Antoinette Masque ........................................................ Anti-Wrinkle Clay Mask .......................................................................................................... Moisturizing Cleanser .......................................................................................................................... 73 For The Face ................................................................................. Honey Mud Mask .......................................... Clay Facial ...................... Rose Care Facial ...... 68 Lavender-Citrus Bath Salts............................................................................. Hair Rinse ........................................................................................................... Rosewater Egg Facial ....................................................................... Non-Clay Facial for Dry Skin ................................................ 71 Soothing Milk Bath .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71 Shimmering Rose Dusting Powder .................. Healing Clay Facial ........................................ Skin Astingent . Ayurvedic Facial ...... 72 Thalasso Therapy ................................................................................................................................
........................................ Mango Mint Shampoo Bar ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 102 Darlene's Healing Lip Balm ............................................................................................................................. 103 Emu Oil Lip Balm ..................................................................................................................... Light Lotion Spray ......... 98 Apple Spice Soap ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109 All-Over Lotion ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Peppermint Neroli Lotion .......................................................................................................................................................... Beeswax Handbutter ............................................................................. Almond Oil Lotion ......................................................................................... Lavender/Chamomile Soap............................................ 107 Lotions ......................................................................... Natural Herbal Shampoo .................................................... 94 Basic Handmilling/Rebatching ........................ Natural Hair Detangler .............................................................. 101 Avocado Lip Balm .... 101 Basic Lip Balm . 91 91 92 92 Hand Milled Soap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Eczema Soother ......................................................................................................... Rich Creamy Butter Lotion ........................................ Easy Body Lotion .......... 105 Kissable Lip Balm ............................................................................................................ 103 Flavored Lip Balm (moisterizer and gloss) ..com Page 6 From Nature With Love ... Creme de la Cream.................................................. 117 http://www....... 101 Bubble Gum Lip Gloss .............................................................................................. 106 Sherry's Extra Moisture Lip Balm ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Body & Feet Cream ............................................ 99 Lip Balms ........................ 104 Hemp lip Balm ..... Loc Butter ................. 98 Stefanie's Favorite ..................................................................................................................................................FromNatureWithLove....... 104 Healing Lip Gloss ..................................................................................................................................... Camelot's Suntan Lotion ............................................................ 106 Moisturizing Lip Balm ................................................ 109 109 110 110 111 112 113 113 114 114 115 Masks ......................................................................... 101 Apricot-Orange Lip Gloss .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Emu Oil Soap .......... 105 Hemp Oil Lip Balm ...................................................................................................... 102 Cocoa Vanilla Lip Gloss ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 94 95 96 96 Hot Process Soap .................................... Wake-me-up Soap ........................................Lotion Bar .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Herbal Shampoo ............................................................................................ 105 Honey Lip Balm .......................................................................................................................
...................................................... 137 Mood Scents: Serenity ............................... 131 Darlene's Ointment #1 ........................ 120 Cucumber Ivy Swirl Mint Soap ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125 Vanilla Honey Oatmeal ....................................................................................... 134 Alluring ..................................... 127 Oil Blend: Eczema ................................................. 124 Peppermint Exfoliating Foot Soap .. 129 Ointments....................................................................................... 137 Potpourri ...com ............................................................................... 135 Hydrating Perfumed Body Spray .............................................................................................................................................................. 128 Oil Blend: Rich................................................................................................... 122 Milk and Honey Melt & Pour Soap ............................... 122 Milk & Honey Butter Bars ................. 128 Oil Blend: Rich Butter .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 134 Citrus Zinger Cologne .................................................................... 139 Basic Potpourri .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... irritated skin) .... 131 PMS Oil Blend ...................................................................................... 129 Oil Blend: Soothing (for inflamed.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 127 Oil Blend: Light Face ................................... 127 Oil Blend: Light .............................................................................................................................................................FromNatureWithLove................................................................................................................................................ 140 From Nature With Love Page 7 http://www............ 120 Citrus Blast M&P Shampoo Bar ................................................. 118 Melt and Pour .................................................................................................... 120 Coffee and Cream Soap................................................................................................................ 128 Oil Blend: Rich But Penetrating .... 117 Herbal Clay and Oat Mask ................................................ 121 French Citrus Bar .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 127 Oil Blend: Hair .................................................................................................................... 135 Denise's Night Out ................................................................................................................................................................ 132 Perfumes & Colognes ....................................................................................... 125 Oil Blends ............................................................................................. 129 Oil Blend: Sun Care ................................................................................ 136 Men's After Shave Gel ............................................................................................................................ 123 MP Base Geode .......................................................................................................................................................................... 121 Earth Tones ........................................................................................................... 134 Aftershave ................................... 117 Body Clay ........ 139 Citrus Potpourri.........................................................................................................Beauty's Secret ........................................... 135 Lilac Solid Perfume ............................................................................ 136 Mood Scents: Happiness ............................ 131 Calendula & Plantain Ointment ...............................
................................. 151 Oatmeal Body Scrub .............................................................. 155 Air Freshner Gel ...................................................................................................... 156 Body Powder ................................ 160 Minty Toes Foot Spray .................................................................... 160 Melon Blossom Foot Soak .................................................................................. 161 Moisturizing Hand Treatment Oil ........................................................................................ 146 Body Scrub ................................................... 158 Fragrance Spray .......................................... Vanilla Bay .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 147 Body/Facial Scrub ........................com Page 8 From Nature With Love ......................................................... 146 Almond-Oatmeal Body Scrub .............................................. 146 Apricot Kernel Face and Body Scrub ......................................................................................................................................................... 159 Making a Tea ............ 155 5-Alive Air Freshner ................................................... Plumerian Delight Potpourri .................................................... 161 Nail Oil ..... 159 Glitter Gel for the Body ....................................................... 158 Gel Air Fresheners ..................................... Patchouli Potpourri ...................... 156 Celestial Dreams Pillow ................................. Romance ..................... 147 Body Scrub Bliss ...................................................... 148 Brown Sugar Scrub ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Mardi Gras ........ Heather Potpourri .................................................................................. 151 Mint Salt Scrub ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 160 Making an Infused Oil .............................................................................................................................. 156 Botanical Oil Bottle .......................................................................................................................................... Sunflower .....................................................................................................................Fresh Pear.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 155 Anointing Oil ..................................................................... 162 Shoe Powder ...................................... 150 Happy Skin Scrub ......................................... 152 Sugar & Spice Body Polish ................. 157 Crystal Gel Air Fresheners ............................................................................ 149 Fruit n Honey Oatmeal Body Scrub ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 152 Summer Salt Scrub .................................................................................. 159 Making a Tincture ................................. 140 141 141 142 142 143 143 144 144 Scrubs ................... Nostalgia Potpourri ............................................................ 157 Cool Foot Powder ........................................................................................... 153 Miscellaneous ............................FromNatureWithLove........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 158 Flea Powder .................... 148 Cleansing Aromatic Salt Glow .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 162 http://www.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 150 Lavender Rose Sugar Scrub .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 149 Diane's Body Polish ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
................................ 177 Overpouring ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 178 Making Candles Using Molds .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 180 Library Information ................................... 165 Cooking Measurment Equivalents ................................ Wax Blends .................................................................................................................................. ..................................................FromNatureWithLove.................................................................................................................................................... Scenting Your Candle .... 163 Useful Conversions ................................................ 165 Weight ... 179 Embedding Objects ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Coloring Your Candle .................... 179 A Layered Color Effect ............................................. Types of Wicks ..................................................................................................Dilutions ................................. 171 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Methods of Candlemaking ..... To Prime a Wick ..... 178 Poured Candles .Stretch Mark Oil............. 181 From Nature With Love Page 9 http://www...................................................................................S.............................. 176 Decorating with Botanicals ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 179 Chunk Candles ............................................................................. Candle Wicks .................................................................................................................................................................................................... to Metric ................................................................................................................................ 177 Painting with Wax ..................................................................................... 167 Methods of Application .............................................. 170 Candlemaking ........... 178 Color Variation ......................................................com .......... 165 Metric to U..................................................................................................... Wax Additives......................... 168 Storage and Shelf Life................................................................... Commonly Used Waxes .................................. 179 Rolling Wax Sheets ..................... 176 Dipping Candles ................................................................................................................................................................. 167 Guidelines for the use of Essential Oils ..................................................................................................................... 165 U....................................................................................................................... Types of Candles ................. 176 Overdipping for Decorating ......................... 166 Aromatherapy Information........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 178 Pouring a Container Candle ......... 165 Approximate Equivalents.........................S........................................................................ 171 171 172 172 172 173 174 174 175 175 175 175 Techniques for Candlemaking ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 169 Various Methods of Application ............................................................................................................................................................................ Tabbing Your Wicks ...............................................................................................................................................
.......... 185 Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 186 Clays for Facial Masks...................................................................................................... 184 Heat Shea Butter Properly .............................................................................................................................. 182 About Emu Oil ........................... Fragrance & Flavor Oils ................................................................ how much fragrance oil to add) ................................e................................................................................... 189 Making your Mold ......................................................... 189 Choosing Objects to Make Your Mold .................................................................... 188 Polysorbate 20 ................................................... 183 What is the difference between Essential oils......................................................................................................... 185 Cleansing .....................About Dead Sea Ingredients ............ 182 About Neem Oil .................................................................................................................................................................... 185 Clay in Soap .......................... 184 Linen Waters ...................................................................... 184 An Infusion ................ 185 Using .......................................................................................................................................................................... 185 Natural Hair Care ................................. Fragrance oils and Flavor oils? ................................................................................. 185 Oil Treatments ........................... 182 About Hemp .............................................................................................................................. 183 Can candle fragrance oils be used in toiletries and vise versa? .............................. 187 Hydrolyzed Silk ..... 188 Milk Powders ................. 184 How to ....................................................................................................................com Page 10 From Nature With Love ................................................................................................................................................................ 181 About Dendritic Salts ......................................... 186 Flavor Oils .......................................................................................................................................................................... 192 http://www................................................................. 188 Oxides and Ultramarines .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 189 Why consider adding potpourri and air fresheners to your line? ................................................................................................................... 184 Making ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 183 Essential........................................................................... 188 Silicone Rubber Molds ................................................................................ 185 An Anti-Oxidant to Preserve Your Products .................................................................. 186 Grapefruit Seed Extract .................................................................................................. 186 Emulsifying Wax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 190 Index .................................................................................................................. 184 Figure a Percentage (i................................................................... 186 FD & C Dyes ...........FromNatureWithLove................................................ 184 Melt Solid Oils ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 184 Reshape Flattened Loofah ........
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This basic balm can be softened with more oil or hardened with more wax or butter.FromNatureWithLove. http://www. Add mica if you are coloring the balm. Remove from heat and add fragrance and colorant. Belly Balm Great for dry skin Ingredients: 2 parts cocoa butter 1 part shea butter 1 part mango butter 2 parts virgin coconut oil rose geranium essential oil or fragrance oil Color with pearlescent micas if you wish Instructions: Melt butters and oil in a double boiler. Add essential oil or fragrance oil. Pour into deodorant containers.com Page 12 From Nature With Love . This can be poured into lip balm containers or deodorant containers for use as lotion bars.Balms Basic Balm Ingredients: 1 part beeswax 1 part butter 1 part oil or oil blend Instructions: Melt wax and butter in a double boiler and stir in oils.
Add EO and whip until cool. Ingredients: 1/8 cup illipe butter 1 1/2 tsp virgin coconut oil 1 T almond oil. From Nature With Love Page 13 http://www. so I use the least amount of fragrance oil. CA A soft.com . sweet almond oil 4 oz beeswax 4 oz. to 3 tsp.FromNatureWithLove. Cool slightly and add fragrance. vanilla fragrance oil Instructions: In a double boiler melt ingredients. easy to make body butter. cocoa butter 1/2 tsp. Spoon into containers and let solidify. Pour into molds and let harden. I like the smell of cocoa butter. Mix mica into 1 tablespoon of oil and then add to the rest of the oils.soothing. Add the oils to the butter wax mixture. apricot oil or peach kernel oil 1 1/2 tsp emu or avocado oil 1 1/2 tsp hydrogenated jojoba MP 56 5-10 drops essential oil mica can be used to color Instructions: Melt illipe butter & jojoba together in a double boiler. Body Butter Bar Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Bar Ingredients: 4 oz.Body Butter Submitted by Catina of Moreno Valley.
2)press the mixture through the fine sieve to extract all the liquid. vodka 10 drops mandarin essential oil 10 drops orange essential oil 5 drops lemon essential oil 5 drops grapefuit essential oil 3 tbs. vinegar. finely chopped orange peel 3 tbs. Store in a cool. Let stand for 2 weeks shaking often. white wine vinegar 2 cups distilled water Instructions: You will need a fine sieve and a sterilized 20-ounce glass bottle with a tight-fitting stopper. Add the essential oils. 3)pour the liquid back into the resterilized bottle.Citrus Body Splash Submitted by Elise of Lake Elsinore. dark place. and the water. finely chopped lemon peel 1 tbs.FromNatureWithLove. CA Ingredients: 1 tbs. cover tightly and let stand for 1 week. 1)place the peels and vodka in the bottle.com Page 14 From Nature With Love . http://www.
Instructions: Recipe submitted by Staci McCormick of McCormick Soap Company.FromNatureWithLove. This recipe is good for babies bottoms. or any burns. Tip for faster infusion: In a clean coffe grinder blend herbs then add to oil. From Nature With Love Page 15 http://www. this was tested on my son who has extremely sensitive skin and used for over a year. he has had no problems from this mixture and has never had diaper rash for over 2 days after using this recipe. but do not break coffee filter or allow herbs to spill. We lived in Florida when he was born and now live in the mountains of North Carolina. or Hemp Seed Oil (or a blend of oils). FL This aromatic oil balm is healing. Label. Emollients(to soften and soothe): In a glass bowl blend: 1 tbsp. Beeswax melted in separate double boiler After beeswax is melted slowly pour into bowl of emollients and herb infused oil. or helps miitgate pain and stress for babies. Simmer the herbs in the oil for at least 4 hours. 1 tbsp. Balms (also called salves) work best for healing burns. if you plan to store balm for 3 months or more. both of which have extremely hot humid summers which tend to intensify prickly heat and diaper rash. infuse at low heat for at least 4 hours in double boiler. dried calendula petals. **caution use only recommended amounts of essential oils especially if recipe is being used on a newborn or baby under 6 mos of age*** Next take a wire strainer and place a coffee filter inside of strainer. cuts. Ingredients: Make Ahead: Botanical Infusion . scrapes. EMU Oil 4 drops either Rose. dried rose petals. refrigerate. Roman Chamomile. 1 tbsp. recipe yields 16oz. Good Luck and God Bless you and your babies. be sure to apply gentle pressure to coffee filter to squeeze out most of oil. dried chamomile flowers to 1 cup grapeseed oil. (I used 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil. Quickly pour into 2oz and or 4 oz sterlized jars. If using whole herbs. mix w/ electric blender or hand whisker until mixture is thick and creamy. safe for newborns to prevent and heal nappy bottoms. Olive Oil.Emu Herbal Baby Balm Submitted by Staci of Cocoa Beach. or Lavender Essential Oil. diaper rash & skin. strain herb & oil mixture into bowl of emollients. vitamin E T-50 1 1/2 tsp. Emulsifier: 5 tbsp. cuts or scrapes. 1 tbsp. infuse for 1 hour over a double boiler to allow healing properties of herbs to be fully released to the oil. Dried lavender flowers.3 tbsp.com . soothing.
FromNatureWithLove. then add eo's and pour. Cool slightly. Makes 10-3 oz containers. Add butter & beeswax and heat to 150.com Page 16 From Nature With Love . elbows.Herbal Hand Salve Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City.. http://www. UT Great for hands. Strain. heels.. Ingredients: 3 cups olive oil infused with 1 cup calendula petals & 1 cup lavender buds 1/2 oz tea tree oil 1/2 oz lavender eo 2 oz illipe butter 3 oz beeswax Instructions: Infuse oil with calendula & lavender.
Allow to set until solid. and nettle 1 part liquid jojoba 1 part avocado oil 6 parts sweet almond oil 1% vitamin E T50 (optional) Instructions: I usually measure by fractions of a cup. but you can make a "part" whatever you desire. into the little 1/4 or 1/2 oz tins. Ingredients: 2 oz Hemp Oil infused with Neem leaves 1/4 oz of each: shea butter neem oil mango butter kokum butter sal butter illipe butter 2 T beeswax Instructions: Melt together and pour into litle jars or as I do. Melt wax in double boiler. Ingredients: 4 parts beeswax 4 parts olive oil infused w/ equal parts of calendula. chamomile. about 5 minutes. (Cosistency can be checked before pouring by dipping a spoon into the mix. It can be applied more heavily to heal and sooth dry skin. Turn off heat. Lightly applied. and more wax or oils can be added to adjust firmness. anti bacterial healing balm. it is a great all-over balm. AR This balm sinks in quickly.Herbal Healing Balm Submitted by Stephanie of Conway.com . WA A good all around anti fungal.) Neem Balm Submitted by Kathleen of Burlington. and has a wonderful scent from the infused herbs. Add remaining ingredents. stiring to prevent wax from becoming solid. Pour into wide mouthed jar or tin. comfrey root. From Nature With Love Page 17 http://www.FromNatureWithLove.
Keep refridgerated. and add strawberry juice very quickly. Stirring constantly. or when ever needed. Apply each night. MN Deep moisturizing lotion for dry skin Ingredients: 1/2 C distilled water or hydrosol 1/8 tsp borax powder 1/3 C almond oil or other vegetable oil 1 Tbsp beeswax.FromNatureWithLove. coconut oil. Mash and strain the juice through a colander or sieve(if you have a fruit/vegetable juicer. MD Ingredients: 1/2 ounce Cocoa Butter 1/2 ounce Lanolin 2 1/2 ounces Apricot Kernel Oil 3/4 ounce Strawberry juice 3 drops of Benzoin Instructions: Thoroughly wash and drain several large. This was taken from Janet Reno. and liquid lanolin. Remove from heat.com Page 18 From Nature With Love . Put into sterilized jars. http://www. Heat the cocoa butter. grated 1 tsp liquid lanolin 1 tsp coconut oil 10 drops fragrance oil (5 raspberry 5 peach) Instructions: Combine the water and borax in a heavy saucepan over low heat and stir until the borax has dissolved. melt the beeswax and add the almond oil. Strawberry Cream Submitted by Robert of Hyattsville. Slowly pour the heated water/borax mixture into the oil/beeswax misture. and almond oil in a double boiler(do this slowly. this will be easier). Continue stirring until the mix forms a thick. Remove from heat. stirring the mixture until all ingredients are well blended. white cream and has cooled to room temperature. lanolin. not to a boil). Pour into bottle or jar and seal.Peach & Berry Gardener's Hand Cream Submitted by Christina of Grand Marais. Stir in fragrance oil. In a seperate saucepan. fresh strawberries. Beat briskly until fluffy(an egg whisk or electric mixer will do).
RI Linament for sore muscles Ingredients: 4 tsp shea butter 3 TBS of vegetable oil 2 tbs of jojoba oil 1 cake (1 tbs) camphor gum 15 ml peppermint oil 15 ml eucalyptus oil 10ml of lavender oil 1 tsp beeswax pellets Instructions: Melt shea butter. then coconut oil. The small. Add butters. disposable containers work well. Germal Plus and scent last. oil and jojoba and crumble camphor gum into the mix. It will be a thin ointment that will relieve tired muscles. (use rubber gloves it's really stinky) When it is liquid add essential oils and pour into a 4 oz container and let set. until cool and put into jars or containers of choice.com . Add the Emu. Blend with a stick blender while adding the remaining oils. plastic. From Nature With Love Page 19 http://www.Tiger Balm Submitted by Raquel of Bristol. Blend for several minutes. Winter Balm Good for cracked heels and severe winter skin Ingredients: 2 oz beeswax 2 oz shea butter 2 oz cocoa butter 2 oz coconut oil 2 oz avocado oil 2 oz apricot kernel oil 2 oz aloe vera oil 2 oz jojoba 2 oz emu oil Germal Plus FO or EO of choice Instructions: Melt Beeswax in a double boiler or pyrex measuring cup.FromNatureWithLove.
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As the wax cools. Floater Candles Instructions: You can easily make floater candles by pouring wax into tart tins that have been greased with mold release. Once it has melted. FL Gel candles that look just like beer Ingredients: Beer mug Gel Wax Small amount of paraffin wax 7" 51 series zinc wick Candle fragrance oil with flashpoint of 170 degrees or higher Gold candle safe coloring Instructions: THE BEER: Follow the instructions for preparing the gel wax. Do not over heat. THE HEAD: Melt paraffin wax at med low heat. From Nature With Love Page 21 http://www. You can take one sheet and simply roll the length of it or divide the sheet in half and roll 2 small candles. You can also roll 1 fat candle from the 2 halves by rolling the first and then lining up the edge of the second half with the end of the first and keep rolling. Tug your wick again.Candles Beer Mug Candles Submitted by Jessica of Ormond Beach. take off the burner and add fragrance. While this is heating. and your whipping will make it frothy. The sheets can be rolled in a number of different ways.FromNatureWithLove. and while it is setting up to be sure it stays straight. Honeycomb Sheet Candle Instructions: Rolling honeycomb sheets is the easiest & quickest way to make candles and these candles are a blessing when you are low on inventory for a show or fair.com . stopping about an inch from the top. get your wick positioned in the mug using a little melted paraffin to hold the wick in place. When it is is thick enough to be spooned out. spoon it on top of the "beer" in the mug. Start whipping it up with a fork. Just pour the wax in and allow it to form a thin layer of hardened wax and then poke a hole through the top so you can push a primed wick into the tart. This forms the beer's head. Seal the outer edge of the wax sheet with a hot knife pressing lightly but firmly so that the edge seals onto the candle. Add your color and your scent to the gel wax (I use vanilla)and stir thoroughly. the more bubbles you will have. Pull up on your wick to straighten it. Make sure you work in a relatively warm but not too hot environment so your sheets don't break or dent. Pour into mug. it will turn white again. The cooler the gel. Different colored sheets can be combined and rolled to make multicolored candles. The sheets can be cut in half on the diagonal and then you can create a tapered look by starting your roll on the widest edge. Use with square braid wicks.
When the candle is cool to the touch. Slowly pour the wax into the carton until it fills to the top. If the level of the wax goes down.com Page 22 From Nature With Love . Cut off the excess and continue building up layers by rolling the log in different colored sheets. Roll the sheet around the slice once. If the log gets too hard to slice. The wick will allow you to redip in hot wax if necessary. The ice should hold the taper in place. http://www. Keep applying slices as close together as possible until the whole candle is covered or until you have finished your design. Then dip it into another color a few time until you get a build up. The taper inside the candle can be replaced when it burns down completely. When it reaches a thickness of a taper candle. Keep dipping in various colors until your log is about the size of a regular tapered candle. it should pull out easily. Place a taper candle the same height as the candle you want to make in the center of the milk carton and fill up the carton with crushed ice. hold it over a basin or tub and peel/cut the milk carton off the candle. Place the carton in a basin of some sort to catch any spilling water as the ice melts (not in the sink though!). place several tins of colored waxes in a double boiler and melt them. The logs can be created by rolling different colored wax sheets around each other or by creating a multicolored taper. Warm a knife in a pot of boiling water and take a thin slice off the log and immediately apply it to the candle base (start at the top and work down). the slices all look the same. just redip it in the last color you used for a bit and the hot wax should soften the log up again. Cut off the excess. Instructions: It is done by creating logs of wax that have a design that runs through the length of the log so that when it's sliced. just add more wax. Melt some paraffin wax to about 140F. the slices are applied to a candle base. As you slice the log with a hot knife. To create the log using wax sheets. Instructions: Clean out an empty milk carton and tape along the outside/bottom of it with masking tape to make the walls stronger so they don't bow from the weight of the wax. The melted water will gush out so be prepared. Millefiori Candles Millefiori means thousands of flowers. Then place the roll on top of another colored sheet and roll it around the log once. Put the wick out of the candle halfway. give it a good roll on a hard surface to make it nice and round. To create the logs by dipping. Take a thin slice of one color and position it on the edge of another colored sheet. Keep pulling the wick out as you slice the log.Ice Candles These are fun to make and relatively simple but they look beautiful when they're finished. When the log is warm. Take a 6 inch piece of a small wick and dip it into one of the colors a couple of times until you get a good wax buildup.FromNatureWithLove. Apply a little pressure to 'glue' it to the base. start with warm poured or store bought flat soft wax sheets.
Water Candles These candles are very pretty and well worth the extra time and effort necessary to create them. Whipped Wax Candle Instructions: Creating a whipped wax candle . just chuck them better to be safe than sorry. You can reuse these pieces if you are sure no water remains trapped inside. Add about 6. Fill an empty pie plate with wax and place a 5 inch tall pillar candle base in the center. The wax will form wispy wave-like shapes around the pillar. When it gets light and frothy. To clean up. Holding the pillar so that the rim is at a 45 degree angle to the water. just melt it back down again and re whisk it. heat up the blend to about 170F and maintain it at that temperature.5 lbs of paraffin wax (medium melting point .whipped wax can be created with either paraffin and cornstarch or beeswax and turpentine or just plain wax. scoop up the wax bits from the water and allow them to air dry. Your pillar should now have a sturdy rim around it. If you are not sure. clean trash can full of cold water. From Nature With Love Page 23 http://www. When you burn the candle. Instructions: Have ready a large. Once it's firm. If it sets up. Melt about 12 oz of micro crystalline wax (to make the wax more pliable) in a double boiler or crock pot. Crushing them with a rolling pin and then allowing them to dry should get rid of any water. Melt down your wax and stir in the cornstarch or turpentine if you are using them.FromNatureWithLove. Start whisking your wax with a whisker or egg beater. Keep repeating this process as you go around the entire rim of the candle. remove the pie plate from the candle.140F). twisting it as you go. Allow it to harden by holding the pie plate in the water. pour some wax into the rim and slowly but firmly plunge the rim into the water.com . only the pillar will burn so you can replace it when necessary. start applying it to a candle base like you would frosting to a cake.
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Do not place pots/bowls near the edge of the counter. If you accidently get lye on your skin. enamel or plastic will work) for mixing the soap A large saucepan for heating up the oils Heavy duty rubber spatulas or wooden spoons for mixing A good quality scale for measuring ingredients (it's nice to have one in ounces and anotehr in grams if possible) A soap mold . Keep it away from areas where pets and young children have access. Do not leave the area unattended. Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when working. glass or heat resistant (212 degrees F) plastic. Use your imagination and be on the look out for containers that will make nice molds.Cold Process Soap Basic Instructions for Cold Process Soap Equipment you will need A 4-6 cup lye resistant container for mixing lye and water.FromNatureWithLove. making the kitchen the ideal work area. Have adequate space to work on. flush the area with ordinary vinegar and wash well with soap and water. It must not be made of aluminum or tin. Wax paper or a plastic bag to line the molds with to prevent leaks and deterioration of the mold itself. always add the lye to the water and not the other way around. (Lye will feel slippery on skin. it is easiest if you have quick access to a stove and sink.the type used for candy making will work best (220 degrees F) Goggles and rubber gloves Safety First Lye is a caustic substance! If you will be keeping your lye in the house or in other accessible areas. Put on protective eyewear and gloves From Nature With Love Page 25 http://www. Although soap can be made anywhere.can be anything from a Rubbermaid(tm) type container to a wooden tray or even a heavy duty cardboard box. Replace cardboard molds when warped to avoid unshapely bars. Another large heat resistant container or pot (stainless steel. Use the exhaust hood when mixing lye or mix outside. Be careful not to inhale the dust when pouring the lye and work in a well ventilated area.com . It is adviseable to use something flexible so that the soap will come out easily with a little twist. make sure to store it in a proper child proof container and educate all members of the family about the nature of lye. Children and pets should not be allowed in teh work area until all the equipment has been cleaned and put away.) Never reuse lye containers for other purposes. Wear long sleeves and close fitting clothing. This container must be made of stainless steel. Two thermometers for checking the temperatures of the oils and the lye solution . When mixing lye with water.
If you are using grapefruit seed extract. color pigments and essential or fragrance oils but work quickly. http://www. See the Saponification Value Chart. Tracing is described as the point at which the soap will eave a mark when soap from the spatula is drizzled over the surface of the soap in the container. If you have trouble getting the soap out of the mold. While stirring. Some fragrance oils will cause the soap to suddenly solidify. place the container in another container filled with hot water.Lay out all the equipment you need. Grapefruit seed extract will cause a quicker trace than usual. When the oils have reached the required temperature. Lye amounts are calculated according to the saponification values of the oils in a recipe.FromNatureWithLove. Stir continuously until the soap traces. wait another day or so and check again. line your mold with wax paper if necessary and measure out ingredients. check the lye temperature. stir in any nutrient oils.com Page 26 From Nature With Love . Carefully pour the lye into the water and stir until dissolved. The soap should be firm with no pools of oil on top. Do not attempt to heat the lye in a microwave or on the stove. Remove the soap from the mold and slice into bars. The soap needs to cure for the given amount of time in the recipe. try placing the mold in the freezer overnight and it should then pop out easily. When the correct temperatures have been reached. leave it to cure for another week. pour the oils into the container that you will use to make the soap. You can check to see if it's cured by washing your hands with it. you can use the Saponification Chart (comma delimited) that I provided for calculating how much lye and liquid would be needed for the quantities of oils you wish to use. Pour soap into mold and cover with a piece of wood or wrap with an old blanket or towel. Leave the soap undisturbed for at least 24 hours until it cools. You must weight the lye accurately because an extra ounce is too much. just make sure to tare the scale with the paper first. Do not breathe in the fumes. If it leaves a slimy feeling. add it to the warm oils. Pour the water into the appropriate container (remember. At this point. You can measure out the lye on a piece of wax paper square using a plastic spoon or scoop. If it's not firm. no aluminum!). If it becomes too cool. pour the lye carefully into the oils. Leave the solution to cool to within 5 degrees of the required temperature of the recipe at which point you can start heating up the oils in a saucepan. When you are ready to experiment with your own recipes. The oils will heat quickly so remove the saucepan frmo the heat source when the temperature is within 5-10 degrees of the required temperature.
you've got to check it out! It's very easy to use. Simply choose your "oils" from the list by percentage until you have 100% picked. or the direct URL is: http://www.asp We're constantly looking for ways to improve. simply click on the "Soapulator" button on the left hand side of our website.Create Your Own Bar or Liquid Soap Recipe .com . so if you have any suggestions for making the "Soap-U-Lator" better. It's like having your very own experienced soaper right there at your fingertips! We've tried to include everything a soapmaker would want to be able to do including superfatting.your very own custom recipe. you can even save your recipes in your very own online recipe book.com/soap/creator.fromnaturewithlove. Press the button and viola . To find the "Soap-U-Lator". choose your additives and what size of batch you want. please don't hesitate to let us know! From Nature With Love Page 27 http://www.The Easy Way! If you haven't seen our custom written "Soap-U-Lator" yet .FromNatureWithLove. liquid soap and more! If you're signed up as a Preferred Customer. even for the novice soap maker.
When both reach 105-106 degrees. Stir. Make sure your mold is lined with parchment paper.Azuki Bean Cucumber Kokum Soap Soap exfoliant with Azuki Beans Ingredients: 1/2 cup Azuki Bean Powder 4 oz.83 oz. When it saponifies [looks like thick pea soup] you are ready to pour the soap into your mold. Kokum butter 4 oz. You'll have a beautiful soap that will gently exfoliate and moisturize your skin. http://www. air dry and put in cupboard. Wait a day or two before slicing. of Neroli Hydrosol 3 oz. Wrap the soap in mold with a towel. I've used this and it is great! Lathers beautifully. and 1 tablespoon of the orange essential oils .FromNatureWithLove. Add lye to the floral waters THE TEMPERATURE OF LYE WITH FLORAL WATER MUST MATCH THE TEMPERATURE OF THE OILS. Sunflower oil 2.use your nose to see if you need more. Slice soaps. of Cucumber Floral Water 4 oz. stir [use handblender.] When it starts to thicken.com Page 28 From Nature With Love . castor oil 6 oz. Wait 2-3 months. Mix mix mix. palm oil 1 oz. mix water and oil. Add Vitamin E. add half of the azuki beans. Add chamomile leaves.lye [NaOH] Mandarin Orange essential oil Basil Fragrance oil sprinkle of chamomile leaves Vitamin E T50 for preservative Green mica for coloring Instructions: Melt the kokum butter and coconut oil and add to all the oils. coconut oil 2 oz. olive oil 4 oz. stir.
put it someplace quiet and wrap to insulate. When both mixtures reach 95'F it's time to make soap.FromNatureWithLove. Ingredients: 19.com . Add the mica mixed with the fragrance oil so there are no clumps of mica.6 ounces Sodium Hydroxide 14 teaspoons essential oil.Bubble Gum Soap Smells so good you'll want to eat it!!! Ingredients: 8 oz soft water 3 oz lye 7 oz crisco. Add the essential oils and stir well. unmold and cut as desired.4 ounces olive Oil 16.equal parts Citronella Java. Remove from heat to cool. Pour in mold and wrap in blanket to keep temp at an even 100 degrees then insert thermometer to keep track. Melt and cool to 100 degrees. Blend oils together over a double boiler all except the essential/fragrance oil.2 ounces coconut oil 22. Camper's Delight with Neem Oil Submitted by Susan of N Syracuse. From Nature With Love Page 29 http://www. Allow soap to cure for at least three weeks before using. Pour into mold.0 ounces water 9. cut and let rest for 2 weeks to cure. When it gets to 80 degrees it's ready to unmold.0 ounces palm Oil 6. Eucalyptus Citriodora.4 ounces Shea Butter 6. Let cool to 100 degrees. NY A soap that soothes skin problems and keeps the bugs at bay. Instructions: Dissolve lye in water. Combine oils and Shea butter in large soap pot and warm over low until various components have melted.4 ounces Neem Oil 23. Combine in large pot and stir briskly until soap traces. After 24 hours. Blend the lye mixture and oils together slowly and stir till it traces. allow to cool. palm oil or tallow 7 oz coconut oil 6 oz olive oil 1 oz jojoba oil 1 oz Bubble gum fragrance oil Imperial Red Mica to color Instructions: Mix water and lye together. Geranium and Rosemary essential oils.
Use glass. plastic or enamel coated pan to mix lye water. Have all your additives ready to put in (do this while the lye solution is cooling). lard or tallow or crisco or a combo. Wrap in a blanket and let it set for 12-24 hours. This makes a pretty white bar that takes scents well and has a fairly good lather. FL No coconut or palm added Ingredients: 4 oz. of any of them 28 oz cold water 12 oz. warm the oils to about 110 degrees. Add the lye solution to the oils slowly to prevent splashing and stir until the mixture is like thin pudding. Weigh all ingredients. At light trace. add your scents and pour into pregreased molds (I use mineral oil).com Page 30 From Nature With Love . Meanwhile. http://www. Remove and cut into desired sizes and lay in the open to cure for at least two weeks. lye Additives (optional) Instructions: Use rubber gloves and safty goggles to prevent injury from lye. Slowly add lye to the water and let it sit until temp is about 95 degrees.Canola Soap Submitted by Laura of Defuniak Springs. canola oil 9 oz castor oil 30 oz. olive oil 52 oz.FromNatureWithLove.
FromNatureWithLove. since this does make a very hard bar and may be difficult to cut later. At heavy trace pour in mold and let sit 18-24 hours. Hydrogenated Soybean oil (or crisco) 24 oz total oils 1 Tbsp.5 oz lye Instructions: Since I was just looking around in the fridge one day when this idea came to me. Mix oils and let cool to 100 degrees (I added 2 Tbsp. liquid. Let cool to 100 degrees. then mix with water to total 9oz. GSE).Carrot Veggie Bar Submitted by Antoniette of Bloomingdale. Although my carrots were not pureed totally. It has good lather though. Add lye/carrot mixture to oils. From Nature With Love Page 31 http://www. I cut mine in 18 hours. Chop and boil 1 cup of fresh carrots. and I was limited to what I had on hand. Maybe my stick blender finished the job. Apricot FO. At light trace I added 2 Tbsp. Add 3. beautiful color which has held up (3 weeks so far) and produces a very nice hard bar like the tallow soaps are. Do not let sit longer than 24 hours. Olive oil at trace for superfatting 1 Cup fresh Carrots 3. NJ Vegetable based soap Ingredients: 2 oz sweet almond oil 4 oz canola oil 8 oz coconut oil 2 oz palm kernel oil 8 oz.com . there was no trace of chunks or pieces after curing.5 oz lye. it is only a small batch. Follow basic safety instructions.
Clovebud EO 1-1/2 tsp. MI A heady yet invigorating scent Ingredients: 24oz Water 9oz Lye 20oz Coconut Oil 17.8oz Cocoa Butter 1-1/2 tsp.com Page 32 From Nature With Love .8oz Shea Butter .1oz Aloe Oil 5.1oz Sweet Almond Oil . Neroli FO 1/2 C. Pour into mold. Stick blend to trace. stir in liquid oils and bring to 90* . Add EO's and Calendula Petals.5oz Palm Oil 4. Drizzle lye solution into the oils. stirring constantly.FromNatureWithLove.110* Melt solid oils.English Countryside Soap Submitted by Michele of Jenison.3oz Castor Oil 11. Stir a couple minutes(or until trace if stirring completely by hand). Calendula Petals @ Trace Instructions: Blend EO's and FO (preferably 24 hours in advance) and cover. http://www.110*. Add lye to water and let cool to 90* .4oz Canola Oil 4. Spearmint EO 1-1/2 tsp.
I cut it into 24 bars. Cut into bars place in cool.8 ounces Palm Oil 9. Stir to trace. turn bars over every few days for even drying.FromNatureWithLove.Flax Oil Soap Submitted by Susan of N Syracuse. Warm oils in large non-reactive pot. When both mixtures have cooled to 95'carefully combine in large pot. From Nature With Love Page 33 http://www. Pour in large mold.com . Stir in essential oil.6 ounces Sodium Hydroxide 23 ounces water 10 tsp essential oil Instructions: Dissolve Sodium Hydroxide in water and allow to cool in safe place.4 ounces Olive Oil 12. I use a 13" square wooden wine box with a lid.2 ounces Coconut oil 9. NY An ultra creamy bath bar with skin pampering Flax oil Ingredients: 19. Allow to sit undisturbed in warm area for 24 hours. dry area for at least 3 weeks.until solids are melted. This recipe makes 4lbs of soap.6 ounces Flax Seed oil 22.
set aside. and cover loosely with another sheet of wax paper so air can circulate. I like ground chamomile! Instructions: After measuring all ingredients by WEIGHT. Cover top with Saran wrap (to prevent powdery buildup). (I like wood loaf-shaped molds!) Pour soap into container lined with freezer paper (for easy release).com Page 34 From Nature With Love .Gift Shop Three Oil Soap Submitted by Deidre F.FromNatureWithLove.4 Lb. After about two weeks. IN Olive. wrap each bar in shrink wrap (with your label. Batch Ingredients: 32 oz Olive Oil 8 oz Palm Oil 8 oz Coconut Oil 6. Measure out fats by WEIGHT. release soap from mold and cut into bars. of course!) and let soap continue to cure for two more weeks. pour lye mixture into fat mixture. Add fragrance oils and herbs just before pouring into mold. melt. Place bars separately on wax paper. not volume.5 oz Lye 18 oz Water 4 or 5 teaspoons fragrance oil 1 heaping teaspoon herbal additives for interest. pour powered lye (with gloves and goggles on for safety!!) into water (NEVER the reverse!!) Stir. Coconut and Palm Oil Soap . When both mixtures are the SAME temperature (between 110-130 degrees). of Westfield. Stir continually for 45 to 55 minutes until you are sure mixture is at trace (you can see lines and swirls in the soap as you stir). Cool lye mixture in cold water in sink until its temperature falls to 110-130 degrees. (You don't want soap to catch cold!!) In a couple of days. Turn the bars 1/4 turn every couple of days so they will cure evenly. Wrap mold in blankets so temperature will fall slowly as soap cures. Tell your friends and customers to enjoy their new soap that lathers and pampers their skin like no other!! Enjoy!! http://www. let temperature fall to about 110-130 degrees.
Stir well. Allow to harden for 24 to 48 hours and once dry turn out and cut into bars. combine the two. From Nature With Love Page 35 http://www. Allow to cure for four weeks. When the lye mixture and the fats meet at the same temperature between 130 and 140. Pour into molds.FromNatureWithLove.com . NY Wonderfully creamy and moisturizing Ingredients: 40z Vegetable shortening 5oz olive oil 6oz sunflower seed oil 1oz beeswax 5oz goat's milk 2oz lye 2tbsp dry goat's milk Instructions: If you are not familiar with making CP soap. Combine fats in a pan and melt over low heat. please do your reading before making this recipe. At trace add the dry goat's milk powder. Combine the lye and goat's milk in a separate container.Goat's Milk Soap Submitted by Michelle of Long Beach.
the lye solution is ready. Add the lye slowly and stir constantly. CA Inexpensive oils can make a luxurious bar of soap Ingredients: Oils: 2. Temporarily set oils aside. Once the temperature has cooled to 100-125 degrees.4 oz Grapeseed Oil 2. Remove from mold and cut into bars.0. Stir until tracing occurs.4 oz Sunflower Oil Lye/Water: 2.4 oz Palm Oil 2.5 and 9. heat gently. When the bars are cured.4 oz NaOH/Lye 5.FromNatureWithLove. the oils are ready. Add fragrance. never let a bunch of granules become caked on the bottom of the container.4 oz Olive Oil 2. Combine the lye and the water.Good Bar Submitted by Brian of Fairfield. Pour into prepared molds. Allow to cure. Combine the melted oils and lye solution together. Allow 1 to 2 days to set-up.com Page 36 From Nature With Love . the pH reading should be between 7.0 oz Coconut Oil 3. http://www.4 oz Sweet Almond Oil 4. Once the fats and oils are melted and the temperature is 100-125 degrees.7 oz Water Instructions: Combine oils.
Let the lye reach 125 degrees. From Nature With Love Page 37 http://www. CA A good hard bar of soap using basic ingredients Ingredients: 5 1/2 oz castor 30 oz wt hydrogenated soy 40 oz wt olive oil 16 oz wt coconut oil 5 1/2 tsp each salt and sugar 12 1/2 oz lye 34 fl oz distilled water Instructions: Mix lye in 30 oz of the water. Dissolve 5 1/2 tsp each of salt and sugar into the remaining 4oz of water and add back to your lye solution.FromNatureWithLove. This makes a nice hard bar with lots of medium bubbles. Pour into molds. I find it a bit drying. but my husband loves it. Blend until trace is reached.com . Warm oils to 125 degrees and combine with lye solution.Hope's Basic Soap Submitted by Hope of Ventura. I used 2" PVC and unmold in 48 hours.
100-F) Heat/melt all oils.4 oz Lemongrass EO (can add another 0. Don't cut off the top.6 oz Sweet almond oil 2. NJ Nourishing & moisturizing. just slice it open so that you can refold it closed to help keep batch warm for first 48 hours.com Page 38 From Nature With Love .6 oz Castor oil 2.FromNatureWithLove. Set aside to cool (c. 100-F). http://www.6 oz Coconut oil 2. To help container keep its firm shape. Add scent just before pouring into mold. allowing for possibly one more use of the mold (otherwise just peel it off).4 oz Olive oil LYE/LIQUID: 4.5 oz. Stir to trace. Ingredients: OILS: 2. Container should hold most or all of the 2lbs of soap. Tea Tree Oil for treating acne) Instructions: Pour lye into water. palm-sized rectagular shapes once cut. Pour lye/water mixture in slow steady stream into the oils.Lemon Olive Complexion Bar Submitted by Stephanie of Princeton. Use stick blender intermittently with spoon (no more than 1 minute at a time for blender). stir until clear.3 oz NaOH/Lye 11.6 oz Grapeseed oil 21. reinforce sides and bottom of box with packing tape. great for difficult skin conditions.4 fl oz Water SCENT: 1. Will yield nice. A good mold for this batch is an empty "Parmalat" milk container. Soap should slip out easily. but have an extra individual mold or two around to catch any extra soap. cool (c.
1. 2 ounces of jojoba oil.0 oz coconut oil 1.0 oz sal butter recipe was superfatted with: 3 ounces of mango butter.Luxury Bar Submitted by Kia of Provodence.0 oz olive oil 19.5 ounces water 2 tsp hydrolized silk amino acids added to water & lye mixture.2 oz tallow (beef) 1.and 2 ounces of emu oil.3 ounces lye 34.0 oz emu oil 1.9 oz jojoba oil 1.2 oz palm oil 1.FromNatureWithLove. RI A luxury body bar Ingredients: 14.9 oz sweet almond oil 19. From Nature With Love Page 39 http://www.9 oz mango Butter 1. Instructions: Follow basic instructions for cold processed soaps.0 oz castor oil 24.com .0 oz neem oil 24.
and beeswax. This recipe usually traces within 20 min. Cover mold. IN Family favorite! Sweet smelling soap with great lather (does not use Palm oil) Ingredients: 1oz Cocoa Butter 8. Stir! (If unable to reach trace. oilive oil.5oz Honey fragrance oil Instructions: Mix water. salt. coconut oil. In two days. Stir and pour into mold. Let soap cure for at least 4-6 weeks. NY A great 1lb batch to experiment with Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1/2 cup palm oil 1 cup milk. (I use a plastic rubbermail drawer organizer. Mix soybean oil. add coloring (I like the beeswax color naturally produced. http://www.FromNatureWithLove. Pour in mold.6oz Coconut Oil 3. Stir and stir and stir! Add almond and honey fragrance oils.5oz Almond fragrance oil 0.6oz Water 1 tsp Salt 0.8oz Lye 9. so I don't color this particular batch). Remove from mold and allow to age for 3 weeks).) Once you reach light trace. Stir in the milk.com Page 40 From Nature With Love . and lye.Megan's Sweet Honey Almond Soap Submitted by Megan of Indianapolis.2oz Soybean Oil 4. Slowly stir together oils and lye mixture.2oz Olive Oil 19.anything you'd like 1/4 cup Red Devil lye granules 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons essential oil Instructions: Follow basic cold process soapmaking procedures and combine lye solution & oils at 110 to 120 degrees.cream. Wait until lye mixture cools to 90-95degrees F.powdered milk. release from mold and cut soap into slices (if applicapable). the harder (longer lasting) your bar of soap will be! Milk Based Soap Submitted by Donna of Greenwich. The longer cure time. place mixture in microwave for one minute and 15 seconds. Leave in mold for two days. Let cool. Heat oils until they reach 100-110 degrees F. Add essential oil.
(see info on the benefits of Neem. but cures out to be a very pleasant. WA A Very Healing Treatment Soap Ingredients: 18 oz canola oil 18 oz olive oil 5 oz virgin coconut oil 4 oz palm 4 oz neem oil 2 oz sesame (to be reserved to mix with herbs & clay) 12 oz of liquid (I use distilled water made into an herb tea infused with: marshmellow root. Add herbs and clay mixed with the two oz of sesame oil and blend well. cool to 100 degrees. then stir in essential oils. (about 110 degrees) stir to a light trace.Neem Oil Soap Submitted by Kathleen of Burlington. This recipe will make one dozen 5 oz (plus) bars. clays and herbs used) I can't seem to keep enough of this on hand! From Nature With Love Page 41 http://www. add to warmed oils. fresh smelling bar. comfrey root & calendula petals) 61/2 oz of lye (sodium hydroxide) Herbs: 1 T Tulsi 1 t Tumeric 1 t basil 1 t comfrey root 1 T neem powder 1 T Bentonite Clay 1 T Fullers Earth 1 T each of essential oil of Sandalwood & Myrrh Instructions: Follow basic soap making instructions: Make sure the herb tea is cold before adding lye. This has a powerful odor while making.com .FromNatureWithLove.
~ Combine oils and melt. Great way to put the FNWL 4 oz. ~ Combine lye and liquid. Can use stick blender intermittently. stir well. butter sampler sets to use.2 oz Shea Butter LYE/LIQUID 2.FromNatureWithLove.Nutmeg Butter Soap Submitted by Stephanie of Princeton. Allow to cure for 3 weeks.0 oz Cocoa Butter 1.2 oz Nutmeg Butter (1%) SCENT: Nutmeg EO Vanilla EO Instructions: This makes a few.4 oz Lye (NaOH) 5. ~ Pour lye/liquid solution into melted oils in thin steady stream.7 oz Buttermilk (goat's or whole milk) powder in water SUPERFAT 0.com Page 42 From Nature With Love . Set aside and to cool (100° F to 125° F).2 oz Sal Butter 3. Should trace quite quickly. Use a decorative but sturdy set of molds to ladel in the raw soap.6 oz Coconut Oil 4. ~ Pour raw soap into your prepared molds. Ingredients: BUTTERS/OIL: 4. medium sized elegant gift bars.0 oz Mango Butter 3. Allow to cool (100° F to 125° F). http://www. the soap can be turned out of the mold. but for no more than one minute at a time — then go back to spoon. ~ After 48 hours. NJ Exceptionally elegant gift soap. depending on the molds used. Place the bars on something that will allow air to circulate all around (or flip bars every few days). Stir until trace. Don't over-stir beyond trace.
stir with a stick blender until trace. Warm the goats milk to 95 degrees. lye 10 oz. OH Old Fashioned Goatsmilk.o. This recipe makes almost 6 pounds.o. Add lye to water. *This soap is naturally antibacterial because of the anise and fennel essential oils. essential ois and grapefruit seed extract. water 10 oz. coconut oil 1. 1 1/2 teaspoons grapefruit seed extract Instructions: Measure all ingredients. Cool both the lye and the oils to 95 degrees. 3 tablespoons fennel e. From Nature With Love Page 43 http://www. Mix slighly with stick blender. avocado oil 11 oz. Add avocado oil to melted lard/coconut oil.FromNatureWithLove. goats milk 1 tablespoon dill weed-finely chopped 1 tablespoon anise e. add milk/lye mixture to oils. Quickly add dill weed. Pour into prepared molds.com .Old Fashioned Goatsmilk Soap Submitted by Terrie of Sidney. Set aside. When all temperatures match add the goats milk to the lye water and stir slightly. Avocado and Dill soap Ingredients: 12 oz.5 lbs.5 lbs. Melt lard and coconut oil. lard 1.
using standard safety procedures and let cool to about 100-110 degrees F. 3 oz Castor Oil. just enough to melt the beeswax and cool to about 100-110 degrees. finely ground Instructions: To a 5 lb.com Page 44 From Nature With Love . so add any fragrance oils and/or essential oils at light trace. This recipe as listed is at about a 5% superfatting ratio. essential oils. Pour into molds.Pampering Body Bar Submitted by Gail of Loxahatchee. 12 oz Palm Oil. 2 oz Jojoba Oil. 6 oz Palm Kernel Oil. http://www.1 oz Cold Water. 4.25 grams T50 or ROE 1/3 cup peppermint leaves. it's a great recipe if you want to use fancy molds) and cover lightly for about 24 hours. DE Minty soap that holds fragrance well Ingredients: 1 TBSP Peppermint EO 1 tsp Rosemary EO 1 tsp Tea Tree EO . Slowly and carefully. 1 oz Beeswax. 5 oz Wheat Germ Oil. 10 oz Instructions: Carefully make your lye and water mixture. 3 oz Olive Oil. add the lye/water mixture to the oils and stir well. Use a whisk to blend well. Pour into molds (and by the way. and finely ground peppermint leaves. FL Pampers Skins of All Types! Ingredients: Avocado Oil. This recipe traces quickly. 1 oz Lye. Peppermint Wake Up Submitted by Holly of Wilmington.FromNatureWithLove. Gently warm the oils and beeswax. batch of cold-process soap at trace (recipe of choice) add T50 (or ROE).
Shampoo Bar II
Submitted by Mary Ellen of Tustin, MI A wonderful shampoo bar with lots of lather. Ingredients: Sweet Almond Oil 8 oz. Canola Oil 8 oz. Castor Oil 24 oz. Coconut Oil 32 oz. Olive Oil 32 oz. Palm Oil 24 oz. Lye 17.95 oz. (5% excess fat) Liquid 46 oz. (I used water) EOs to scent Instructions: Combine lye into liquid, stir well. Wear your eye goggles and gloves. Cool to 110 degrees. Combine oils and heat to 110 degrees. Add lye solution to oils. Stir until trace. Add desired scent. Pour in mold.
Shaving Soap
Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City, UT Ingredients: 20 oz palm kernal oil 20 oz coconut oil 40 oz olive oil 30 oz buttermilk 11 oz lye 3 heaping Tbls bentonite clay Instructions: Heat oils to 100. Partially freeze buttermilk. Slowly add lye to milk, don't let it go over 100. Combine. At trace: add 3.5 oz lavender eo, 3 Tbsp castor oil & 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil.
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Shea Butter Soap
Submitted by Cheryl of Tucson, AZ Wonderful and moisturizing soap bar Ingredients: 4.8 oz olive oil 4.8 oz coconut oil 3.2 oz shea butter 3.2 oz palm oil 6oz distilled water 2.2oz of lye .8oz essential oil Instructions: Follow your basic soap recipe. I melt the Shea Butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds or so it doesn't take long. and I add it along with the other oils. This recipe will produce 4-6 bars depending on the size of your molds. I think these bars are simliar to the lquid soap they sell at bath and body works that has the shea butter in it.
Simply Soap Bar
Submitted by Theda of Millport, AL Gentle soap, great lather Ingredients: 42 oz Olive Oil 30 oz Vegetable Shortening 6 oz Cocoa Butter 3 oz Castor 14 oz Lye 41 oz Distilled Water Instructions: Follow basic cold process soap procedures and combine oils & lye solution at 95-98º. Slow to trace, mechanical stir 30-35 minutes. Trace hard to recognize, but small amount of mixture dropped on cool surface should hold shape and not run. Insulate 24 hrs, unmold, cut & cure 3-4 weeks.
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Submitted by Camille Pratt of Wild Iris Botanicals Cucumber soap Ingredients: 15 oz. canola oil 30 oz. Coconut oil 27 oz. Olive oil 21 oz. Palm oil 5 oz. Shea butter 13.75 oz. Lye 20 oz. Rain or distilled water 16 oz. pureed cucumber, (peels and all!) Instructions: Mix lye and water and cool to 90 degrees. Puree the cucumbers, will be about 2 or 3 large cukes. Heat the oils to 90 degrees. Mix lye solution and the oils, blend well, add the cucumber puree. Bring to light trace, add fragrance of your choice. Bring to heavy trace. Pour in molds. LEAVE IT ALONE. :-) Notes: Even in very hard water it has lots of lather, very creamy, and is very soothing to the skin. Uncolored, it is very lovely pale ivory, slightly translucent. No GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract) needed. If you choose to modify this recipe by subbing other oils or butters, it will not be remotely the same unbelievably wonderful soap.
Tons of Bubbles
Submitted by Dawn of Gladstone, MI This recipe gives tons of big bubbles! 3 lb. batch Ingredients: 8 oz. sweet almond oil 2 oz. castor oil 10 oz. coconut oil 10 oz. olive oil 8 oz. safflower oil 10 oz. vegetable shortening 7 oz. lye (5% superfat) 17 oz. water Instructions: Follow basic cold process soapmaking procedures.
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Vinny's Wild Oats Soap
Oatmeal Soap, 2 pound batch Ingredients: 1 oz. cocoa butter 11 oz. coconut oil 16 oz. olive oil 4 oz. beeswax 4.32 oz. lye 12 oz. water 4 oz. course colloidal oatmeal Instructions: [Please use gloves, goggles, apron, long sleeves shirt during ENTIRE cold processing cycle, ESPECIALLY when mixing water/lye solution, to insure personal safey] Measure 12 oz. water into glass/plastic pitcher. Measure 4.32 oz of lye. Slowly mix lye INTO water a little at a time until complete incorporated. Set safely aside to cool to 115 degrees. Meanwhile heat all solid oils (cocoa, coconut, beeswax) until fully melted. Remove from heat and mix in olive oil. Transfer to glass/plastic bowl. Oil mixture should be cooled to 100 degrees. (Lye/water solution at 115 degrees, oils at 100 degrees) Once oils have reached desire degree slowly pour in lye/water solution a little at a time until fully incorporated. Trace time will be reached within 15-20 minutes. At trace quickly mix in ground (course) oat meal. Sprinkly a litte whole oats at the bottom of individual greased molds. Pour in soap mixture. Seal with saran wrap. Set in warm place for 24-72 hours. Remove from molds. Cure 4 to 6 weeks. Note: Do not use fast cooking oats. Soap will have a strong unpleaseant smell, but it will become pleasant during the curing process. At the end it will have a light honey/cocoa scent. Enjoy.
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Ingredients (by weight): Lye Solution: 3 lbs (48 oz) distilled water 475g Sodium Hydroxide Fats: 2-1/2 lbs (40 oz) Coconut Oil 1-1/2 lbs (24 oz) Palm Oil 1-3/4 lbs (28 oz) Olive Oil. NJ This soap nourishes the skin in every way possible.FromNatureWithLove.com . cut and remove from mold. Set out to dry and cure for 4-6 weeks. From Nature With Love Page 49 http://www. Borage Oil or Rosa Mosqueta Rosehip seed Oil Scent: 45-50g (about 3 oz) essential oils Instructions: Add lye to water and let cool to 80 degrees. When hard (up to a week). stir to combine and pour into molds. Add nutrients and essential oils. Grade B or pomace (2 lbs less 1/2 cup) 1 oz (2 tbsp) Wheat Germ Oil 1 oz (2 tbsp) Carrot Seed Essential Oil 1 oz (2 tbsp) Carrot Root Oil 1 oz (2 tbsp) Vitamin E Oil 1/2 lb (8 oz) Sweet Almond Oil 1/2 lb (8 oz) Apricot Kernel Oil 1/2 lb (8 oz) Kukui Nut Oil 1/2 lb (8 oz) Jojoba Oil 4 oz Shea Butter 30g Grapefruit Seed Extract Nutrients: 2 oz (4 tbsp) Avocado Oil 2 oz (4 tbsp) Evening Primrose Oil. Melt fats and let cool to 80-90 degrees.Vitamin Soap Submitted by Kathryn of Verona. Add lye to fats and stir briskly for up to one hour til it "traces". Cover with blankets and allow to sit for 24 to 48 hours until it stops generating heat.
.Youthful Complexion Submitted by Kim of Winter Haven.6 oz Sweet Almond Oil 0.0 oz Palm Kernel Oil 12. I usually make this recipe in a PVC tube mold http://www.5 oz Water Additives 1. The EO's are expensive but more than worth it.FromNatureWithLove. Dried Herbs: 1 oz total: Rose Powder.2 oz Shortening (veg) 4.2 oz. .2 oz.6 oz Olive Oil 8. Essential Oil: Rose Bulgarian. FL Designed specifically to be healthy for maturing skin Ingredients: Oils 1.5 oz Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH/Lye) 11.6 oz Cocoa Butter 9. Chamomile powder and Calendula powder Instructions: Make soap according to basic soaping instructions.4 oz total of Essential/Fragrance Oil Essential Oil: Roman Chamomile. Essential Oil: Lavender. 1 oz. Add the dried herbs just before pouring into molds.com Page 50 From Nature With Love .
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Take a small amount of cream and mix the mica into it removing all of the clumps.Creams Basic Hand & Body Cream Doesn't leave greasy feel. Slowly add the borax-water mixture to it. Add olive oil and aloe oil to this mixture.com Page 52 From Nature With Love . Bring this mixture almost to boiling. Add hydrosol while blending in processor until smooth. Add the cucumber juice and stir thoroughly. Add the Fragrance oil if using and cool completely. Melt Coconut Oil and Beeswax. NJ Ingredients: 1/4-teaspoon borax powder 1/4-cup fractionated coconut oil or any light oil 1 tablespoon distilled water 1-tablespoon beeswax 1-tablespoon fresh cucumber juice 8 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract Cucumber Fragrance oil if desired Jade or emerald mica for color if desired Instructions: Dissolve borax in the water and add the grapefruit seed extract. http://www. Great for winter dry skin. Transfer to jars and let cool. Mix together oil and beeswax in another cup. Add the colored cream back to the main batch and blend well. Basic Hand & Body Cream Cucumber Cream Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. Set aside. You can whip the mixture in the blender. Place the glass cup in a pan of water (about 1-2 inches of water). Ingredients: 1/3 cup Ex-Virgin Olive Oil 1 T Aloe Vera Oil 2 T Cocunut Oil 1 T Beeswax 4 T Hydrosol Essential oils (optional) Instructions: Mix together Olive Oil and Aloe Vera Oil.FromNatureWithLove. Remove the mixture from the water bath. Heat the oilbeeswax mixture in the water bath over medium heat until beeswax is melted. stirring occasionally.
CA Added protection for working in the garden. Makes enough for a few applications. From Nature With Love Page 53 http://www. Rinse. honey. Then add desired ingredients and massage into skin. and glycerin. glycerin 1 1/2 cups finely ground almonds Instructions: 1) In a ceramic bowl thoroughly mix the avocado oil. avocado oil 1 tbs.com . Apply to hands and rub in well until it soaks into the skin and the almond remains fall off. honey 2 tsp. Ingredients: 2 tbs. 2) Stir in a sufficient amount of almonds to form a paste. Gentle Face Cream and Base Ingredients: 1-2 TBS half-n-half 1/4 Tsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea clay or 1 tsp crushed pearls or 1 tsp colloidal oatmeal coarse or ground sunflower seeds Instructions: Blend 1st 2 ingredients w/spoon until curdled and thickened.FromNatureWithLove.Gardener's Hand Cream Submitted by Elise of Lake Elsinore.
You can substitute Lavendar oil with Rose. The mixture should look thick and creamy.Lavendar Cream Nourishing Aromatherapeutic cream Ingredients: 1 oz beeswax 1 oz of floral water or hydrosol(preferably lavendar. Remove from heat and briskly whip in the borax dissolved in the floral water. beeswax and lanolin mixture in the water bath over medium heat. Turn it on medium-high speed then begin to drizzle in the oil mixture.three weeks. When nearly cold put in jars. Tuberose etc. When melted add oils and lecithin and reheat. violet or rose) 1 oz of emu oil 2 oz of lecithin Pinch of borax 1/2 tsp of pure lavendar essential oil Instructions: Melt beeswax. aloe vera and vitamin E and A into a blender.com Page 54 From Nature With Love . Clary Sage. Rose Aloe Face Cream Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. http://www.FromNatureWithLove. glycerin. Rose Geranium. NJ Ingredients: 3 T rice bran oil 1 1/2 t virgin coconut oil 1 3/4 t illipe butter 1/4 t lanolin 1/2 t beeswax 2 T rose hydrosol 1 3/4 t jasmine or orange water 3/4/ t vegetable glycerin 1 T aloe vera gel 1 vitamin E capsule 1 vitamin A capsule Instructions: Melt the oils. butter. When mixture begins to thicken add the lavendar oil. Put the hydrosol and floral water. Keep cream in the refrigerator. If you use a preservative it should be fine for much longer. Continue until all the oil is added or until the blender begins to slow down and acts as if it will stop. If you keep a container in the bathroom it will stay good for two . The oil and water mixtures need to be the same temperature for your cream to be successful.
The mixture will start to thicken in a few minutes. In a separate saucepan. Makes about 16 oz. 6 grams Vegetable Glycerin. combine oils and beeswax to melt the coconut oil and the beeswax.Skin Butter Submitted by Stephanie of Nashville. 40 grams Distilled Water. beat thoroughly (you can use a blender stick [preferred] or an electric mixer). apply skin butter at night and cover feet in plastic wrap and socks. Store in plastic dome jars. continue beating until firm and creamy. 25 grams Wheat Germ oil. ultra-pampers your hands and body! Ingredients: Olive oil. Bring each mixture to about 160 dregrees F and remove from stove. Pour oil into a heatproof mixing bowl. From Nature With Love Page 55 http://www. Skin will be smooth and soft in the morning. 230 grams Borax. 12 grams Jojoba oil.com . borax and glycerine in a saucepan until the borax is completely dissolved. TN Thick moisturizer for dry skin Ingredients: 2 oz shea butter 1/2 oz jojoba oil 1/2 oz meadowfoam 1 oz olive or coconut oil a few drops of favorite essential or fragrance oil Instructions: Thoroughly mix all ingredients together for a thick creamy skin butter that will absorb well and moisturize even the driest skin. While slowly pouring water mixture into the oils.FromNatureWithLove. 7 grams Instructions: Heat water. Ultra Hand & Body Cream Submitted by Gail of Loxahatchee. FL Full of moisture and soothing oils. *To revitalize dry cracked skin on heels of feet. 20 grams Coconut oil. 5 grams Beeswax. 160 grams Grapeseed oil.
5 oz. vegetable oil or oil blend of your choice . All items used to make cream should be sterilized. fragrance Oil or essential Oil 2 drops FDC dye of you choice Instructions: Whipped Creme This is a very light cream good for all body areas. Combine citric acid and water over double boiler water until the citric acid dissolves and then add all the remaining ingredients except fragrance. Makes approximately 20 ounces of cream.FromNatureWithLove.com Page 56 From Nature With Love .Whipped Creme Submitted by Mary of Waterbury. http://www.. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and I do. pour into a blender and whip off and on until it cools ( this can take quite a while )..I love Jojoba 1. distilled water 4 oz.2 oz Germaben II .. You don't want it to get so cool that you can't pour it. I usually whip it for 5 minutes let it cool 10 minutes and so on. emulsifying wax 1. Add remaining ingredients and whip some more.1 oz. When the mixture turns a creamy color. stearic acid .2 oz. and Germaben II.8 oz citric acid . CT Wonderful all over body/face cream Ingredients: 14 oz. This will thicken in jars as it cools more. color.its especially nice when scented with cucumber and tinted very pale green..
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shaking jar each day. UT Thick. about 30 minutes. calendula herb c/s 1 C. myhrr gum 1/4 tsp. Strain and bottle. http://www. MI For keeping umbilical cord free of infection and promoting fast fall off Ingredients: 1 tsp. Combine and mix until emulsified. shea butter and beeswax to 175 degrees.For Baby Anti-Septic Tincture Submitted by Jennifer of Hersey. goldenseal herb c/s 1/4 tsp.com Page 58 From Nature With Love . Let sit for 2 weeks. moisturizing cream Ingredients: 300 g olive oil infused with 1 cup calendula petals 55 g sweet almond oil 40 g jojoba 20 g shea butter 85 g beeswax 435 g water 15 g glycerin 5 g grapefruit seed extract Instructions: Heat oils. Everclear Instructions: Place herbs in glass jar and cover with alcohol. Baby Body Balm Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City.FromNatureWithLove. In separate container heat water and glycerin to 175 and then add GSE.
At trace add the vitamin E oil.Baby Bottom Oil Use this oil to soothe redness and chapped skin for baby's bottom Ingredients: 4 oz Peach Kernel Oil 2 oz Calendula Oil 1 oz Jojoba 1 oz Emu or Camelina Oil 2 drops Lavender Essential oil (Optional) Instructions: Mix oils and store in a bottle. Combine oils and lye/ water mixing well. UT Ingredients: 194 g lye 19 oz water 8 oz sweet almond oil 7 oz jojoba 2 oz castor oil 4 oz shea butter 19 oz coconut oil 14 oz palm oil 1 oz vitamin E oil Instructions: Heat oils to 100 degrees. Baby Soap Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City. Pour into a mold and proceed as you would with cold process soap.FromNatureWithLove. From Nature With Love Page 59 http://www.com . Combine lye and water and cool to 100 degrees.
Mix the mica into the essential oil until it has no clumps. Also great for cheeks and drool drenched chins! http://www. soften bag in bath water. Apply to baby's bottom in between diaper changes. Stir the colored lavender oil to the slightly cooled oil/butter mixture and pour into jars or deodorant containers. UT Great for diaper rash Ingredients: 1 cup calendula oil 1 oz beeswax or hydrogenated jojoba MP 56 1 oz mango butter 8 drops of lavender essential oil 1/4 lavender glimmer mica Instructions: Heat calendula oil. then gently squeeze muslin bag over baby and rub lightly with bag. When bathing baby.com Page 60 From Nature With Love . Pour a small amount into the muslin bag. Ingredients: Muslin bags Lavender bud powder Chamomile powder Colloidal oatmeal fine Cornstarch A few drops of jojoba or other oil Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender and thouroughly mix.Baby Washbags Use these washbags as a gentle soap-free cleanser for baby. Bottoms Up! Baby Bottom Balm Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City.FromNatureWithLove. beeswax and butter until melted.
Pour into jars.3 oz. or for baby massage.5 oz Virgin Coconut Oil 4. MN 100% natural oil for baby. jojoba oil 0.5 oz Beeswax 2 Drops Calendula Absolute Instructions: Mix oils.FromNatureWithLove. From Nature With Love Page 61 http://www. Use oil after baby's bath. Pour into a 6 oz.5 oz. vitamin E 250 IU 6 drops Roman chamomile essential oil Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients together. pure olive oil 1. with healing & soothing properties.com .5 oz. Lavender and Chamomile essential oils (combined volume).5 oz.2 oz.0 oz. and keep babies skin soft and healthy. Since it uses 100% natural oils. wheat germ oil 0. avocado oil 0. Add 1% Tea Tree. calendula oil 0. butter and beeswax together in double boiler until wax and butter is melted. it will absorb in nicely. cobalt bottle. Ingredients: 2.Calendula Baby Oil Submitted by Jena of Albert Lea. Then add the Calendula and stir. Diaper Ointment Ingredients: 16 oz Sweet Almond Oil 8 oz Shea Butter 8 oz Jojoba Oil 4.
Sift and transfer into powder sifters. and pour the warm herb oil through the strainer into the bowl. Continue whisking until the mixture is thick and creamy. containers. vitamin E oil 1 1/2 tsp. Herbal Baby Powder Submitted by Kibby of Bronx. keep refrigerated. jojoba oil 4 drops lavender essential oil 8 tbsp.10 drops of essential oil of mandarin or lavender Instructions: Add the essential oil to the powdered herbs and mix well. NY A talc -free powder for baby Ingredients: 4 oz cornstarch 4 oz arrowroot 1 oz white kaolin clay 1 oz colloidal oat starch 1 oz powdered lavender buds 1 oz powdered calendula petals 1 tsp of a pearlescent mica to color 6 . dried chamomile 2 tbsp. dried rose petals 1 tsp. Place remaining oils in a glass bowl.Herbal Baby Balm A soothing balm for chapped or dry skin Ingredients: 1 cup calendula or camelina oil 3 tbsp. Add mica a little at a time until you get enough color. dried calendula 1 tbsp. Melt the beeswax in the top of a double boiler. hold over glass bowl. dried lavender 1 tbsp. Add the other dry ingredients to the herbs and mix. Warm oil in top of a double boiler pot. Place a coffee filter inside a wire strainer. add slowly to the oil and herb mixture while whisking with a wisk or egg beater. beeswax Instructions: Grind the herbs into a powder using a clean coffee grinder or blender. Store in 2-4 oz. http://www.FromNatureWithLove. If you plan to store balm longer than 3 months. add the powdered herbs and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the healing properties of the herbs to fully release in the oil.com Page 62 From Nature With Love .
Blend gently in short bursts. Gently stir in camelina oil. Slowly pour oils into blender on low. camelina oil 1 1/2 tsp. pour into containers. Use 1 few Tablespoons for a baby size tub and increase for larger tubs and older children. essential oil (optional) 2 tbsp. Then combine all ingredients and mix well. Using a glass container. lanolin 1 1/2 tsp. While mixture is still warm. I package these in cello bags tied with a card with instructions for use and a muslin bag attached. NC Mild and gentle but make sure child has no allergies to milk or milk products Ingredients: 1 lb Cornstarch 3 cups Goats Milk Powder 1/4 cup Lavender Powder 1/4 cup Calendula Petal Powder 1/2 cup Chamomile Powder 7 to 10 drops Lavender Essential oil 2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil Instructions: Combine lavender powder with lavender oil and add chamomile oil to chamomile powder. FL Soothing baby lotion for baby's skin and lightly scented for calming Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. melt coconut oil and beeswax until fully melted. Vitamin E oil 1/3 c. Stop blender and add essential oil.filtered 3/4 c. At this point oils will thicken and turn white. This mixture will thicken quickly as it cools.Herbal Milk Bath Submitted by Ann of Pilot Mountain. Place mixture in a muslin drawstring bag or tie up in cheesecloth and add to bath water for gentle cleansing. Great as a massage lotion for baby. softening and healing of the skin and as an aid to treat restlessness and insomnia. Add lavender and chamomile powders. mix aloe gel. Do NOT over blend. Sweet Dreams Baby Lotion Submitted by Karen of Dunnellon. virgin coconut oil 1 oz. chamomile powder Instructions: In a blender. aloe vera gel 1 1/2 tsp. pure beeswax (white).com .lanolin. blend gently until incorporated. This lotion doesn't leave oily feeling to skin and absorbs well.vitamin E oil. Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups. lavender powder 1 1/2 tsp. From Nature With Love Page 63 http://www.FromNatureWithLove.if used.
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For The Bath
Basic Bath Salts
Submitted by Tina of Moscow, ID Instructions: Bath salts can be made from one salt or a blend of salts. They can be colored or left uncolored, scented with essential oils or fragrance oils or left unscented. To color bath salts, you can use any of the micas, glitters, oxides & marines or FDC dyes. Micas can be mixed into the dry salts and they will coats the salt very nicely without any oil or glycerin however, to use the oxides or marines, you will need to first mix the pigments into some oil/glycercin and then mix the colored oil/glycerin into the salts. While the FDC dyes can be used, they must first be mixed with water and the water will tend to clump your salts. Glitter can be added to oiled salts for a sparkling effect. The addition of dendritic salt at a rate of 5% may help discourage clumping and scent fading. Crushed herbs are a nice addition to bath salts if you provide a muslin bag. There is no reason to try to follow a recipe when it comes to making bath salts because no particular proportions are needed. Simply measure out how much of each salt you want to use and start adding color a little at a time until you get the desired color. Fragrance oils can be added a few drops at a time until you get the hang of how much it takes. Essential oils must of course be measured to keep them within safe limits. To figure out how much essential oil to use, first determine how much salt will be used per bath and then figure on 6-10 drops essential oil per bath.
Basic Salt Glow
Submitted by Kibby of Bronx, NY Instructions: Mix salt with enough oil to make a slush. Add color and fragrance. Salt glows are best stored/ packaged in glass jars/bottles.
Bath Cookies
Submitted by Maryam of Lexington, VA Ingredients: 2 cups sea salt fine grain 1/2 cup baking soda 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 T fractionated coconut oil or hazelnut oil 2 eggs 6 drops essential oil Instructions: Mix ingredients well to form a dough. Roll out and cut with small cookie cutters. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Use 1-2 cookies per bath.
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Chocolate Ice Cream Bath Fizzies
Submitted by Catina of Moreno Valley, CA A real treat for chocolate lovers Ingredients: 1/4 cup citric acid 1/4 cup corn starch 2 Tbs cocoa powder 7 Tbs coconut oil melted Instructions: Mix dry ingredients, melt coconut oil and drizzle over dry ingredients and mix. Using ice cream scoop, make 3 scoops and unmold them onto waxed paper and allow to dry 2 days. Fun to package in pretty plastic parfait dish for those chocolate ice cream lovers out there.
Fizzing Bath Bombs
Ingredients: 2 parts baking soda 1 part citric acid 1 part cornstarch or arrowroot powder Instructions: Color and scent 2 parts salt. Mix the dry powders with the scented salts. Melt a small amount of virgin coconut oil, shea, cocoa or mango butter and use it to bind the dry ingredients together without making them too wet. Form into balls or pack into molds. Let dry and package.
Fizzy Bath Salts
Ingredients: 2 parts baking soda 1 part citric acid 1 part cornstarch or arrowroot powder Instructions: Color and scent 2 parts salt. Mix the dry powders with the scented salts and package.
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Foaming Bath Rocks
Submitted by Tima of Richmond, VA Bombs that foam Ingredients: 2 cups of baking soda 1/2 cup of cornstarch >br> 1/2 cup of epsom salt 1/2 cup of sodium lauryl sulfoacetate 1 1/2 cup of citric acid 3 tablespoon of Light oils of choice(I use jojoba and sweet almond and sunflower dispersing oil in equal parts). The dispersing oils will prevent your oils from floating on top of the water. Fragrance or Essential oil 1 tablespoon. Mica to color Witch Hazel Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together except the citric acid. Mix well to get all lumps out. Mix oils, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and fragrance. Drizzle oil mixture in the dry mixture and mix well with hands. Add citric acid, mix well. Spritz with witch hazel using small bursts of mist at a time, kneeding after each mist. Do not over spritz. When you can form balls in your palm, it is ready to put into mold. 45 ounce molds are good for 1 bath. Place under running water. Smell the fragrance, see lots of foaming bubbles, feel the soft water and no tub ring!
Foaming Bath Salts
Submitted by Jo Ann of Silver Spring, MD A heavenly blend of scent and color! Ingredients: Epsom Salts and or sea salt Bubble bath base Essential oils or Fragrance oils of your choice Mica or FD & C dyes for coloring Cosmetic grade glitter Instructions: This makes a wonderful gift! In a large bowl add the salts (2 cups is a good amount to experiment with)and colorant and mix until desired shade is achieved. Add in the scent, mix, and let it sit overnight, covered tightly to fix the scent. (*note: you can also add a little vegetable oil - about a TBS or so). Next, pour in about 1/ 4 cup of bubble bath, mix thoroughly and then spread the mix out on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper to dry. After 24 hours, it is ready to package or use! About a 1/2 cup or so per bath should be plenty.
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Lavender, Milk & Oatmeal Tub Tea
Submitted by Dee of Norwalk, CT A tea bag soak for the tub Ingredients: 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup colloidal oatmeal 1 cup wheat bran 1 cup lavender buds 10 drops lavender essential oil 5 large heat sealable tea bags Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add Lavender oil. Scoop into teabags (1/4 cup per teabag) Seal. Drop into tub and let it brew.
Lavender-Citrus Bath Salts
Submitted by Yuliya of New York, NY Bath salts for a relaxing soak in a tub Ingredients: 1 cup Epsom salt ½ cup sea salt ½ cup Dead Sea salt 1 tbsp crushed lavender buds 10 drops lavender EO 3 drops tea tree EO 5 drops tangerine EO 4 drops white grapefruit EO 4 drops bergamot EO Instructions: Mix the salts and lavender buds. In a smaller bowl combine 4 tbsp of the salts with essential oils. Add little by little to the rest until you like the scent saturation. Add color, if you like. Store in a glass container shaking every day for a week before packaging.
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com .Moisturizing Bath Fizzy Submitted by Melanie of Pittsburgh. Plunge the filled bag into a bowl of warm water. Pack into molds really hard. water. Natural Cleansing Washbag 1/4 cup hemp seed meal 1/4 cup oatmeal. and borax. Other clays may be used for special skin types (read the properties of each clay to see if a different clay would be better for your use). squeeze and rub into the skin to cleanse. EO or FO. coarse 1/8 cup lavender buds or rose petals 1/8 cup medium grain sea salt 2 tablespoons white kaolin clay Essential Oils (optional) Mix ingredients well. Pack into a large muslin bag leaving little room in the bag for the contents to move around. not a utensil). Just enough oil to moisturize without making you feel greasy. Mix well. In a separate bowl combine oil. citric acid 1/2 c.FromNatureWithLove. If you pour the liquids too quickly your mixture will fizz. water 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. This is the best bath fizzy recipe I've ever tried. safflower oil 3/4 T. From Nature With Love Page 69 http://www. PA Best Bath Fizzy Ever! Ingredients: 1 c. Borax Instructions: Mix dry ingredients (except borax)until well blended. corn starch 2 1/2 T. EO or FO 1/2 tsp. Unmold immediately onto a lined cookie sheet and let dry overnight. Very slowly drizzle wet ingredients over dry ingredients with one hand while mixing it with the other hand (use your hands to mix this.
and shake well to incorporate the oils into the dry ingredients and break up any clumps. PA The oatmeal makes the water look murky. seal it. Add the oils to the bag. Milk & Honey Bath Tea Submitted by Rebekah of South Whitley. add the rest of the dry ingredient mixture to the bag and shake some more until it is well mixed. (Could leave in the sealed bag if you plan on using it in the near future. Oatmeal-Salt Bath Submitted by Darlene of Penna. IN Ingredients: 6 ounces whole milk powder 1 ounce ground oatmeal 1 ounce honey powder 1 teaspoon Oatmeal. Once it is well mixed. Store in an air tight container. Put 2 ounces in a large heat sealable teabag and seal with an iron.) Use approx. Makes about 4 tea bags. Furnace. http://www. 1/4 . Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered oatmeal 1/4 cup sea salt 1/4 cup epsom salt 1/4 cup baking soda 10 drops sandalwood essential (or fragrance) oil 7-8 drops ylang ylang essential (or fragrance) oil 7-8 drops tangerine essential oil Instructions: Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse.com Page 70 From Nature With Love . 1/2 cup or so of the dry ingredients to a zip lock bag.Oatmeal.FromNatureWithLove.2/3 cup per bath. Milk & Honey fragrance Oil Instructions: Mix all of the dry ingredients together and then add the fragrance. Mix until the FO is distributed evenly throughout the mixture. but it feels wonderful. I transfer approx. To keep from getting the essential/ fragrance oils in my food processor.
com .Relaxing Milk Bath Ingredients: 1/2 cup goats milk powder 1/2 cup buttermilk powder 1/4 cup powdered lavender buds 1/8 cup rose petal powder 1/2 cup colloidal oatmeal (fine) Instructions: Mix and use as desired in a hot tubful of water Shimmering Rose Dusting Powder Submitted by Kathleen of Burlington. Fragrance with oils or dry ingredients. Add the other ingredients and mix thoroughly. milk bath Ingredients: 1 part sunflower seeds 1 part corn starch 2 parts finely ground oats 2 parts milk powder Fragrance Instructions: Coarsly grind the seeds in a blender or food processor. Because the sunflower seeds are so fragrant. I prefer to use dry fragrances but oils work well too. Put into "shaker" containers and enjoy! Silk Soak Submitted by Annette of Eugene. The ground seeds release their natural oils when added to a hot bath. earthy scents like nutmeg.FromNatureWithLove. oatmeal. no talc dusting powder Ingredients: 2 cups of arrowroot powder or corn starch 1 cup Rose Clay 1/2 cup powdered rose petals 1 cup baking soda 3 T of silver mica or cosmetic grade glitter (both are wonderful!) 10 drops of rose essential oil Instructions: Mix all together and then "sift" several times through a fine mesh strainer. From Nature With Love Page 71 http://www. WA A natural. almond and comfrey work well. This luxurious bath combines the skin soothing properties of oatmeal with softening milk and corn starch. OR Sunflower seeds.
Soothing Milk Bath . CA Ingredients: 1 cup powdered milk 2/3 cup fine sea salt 1 teaspoon coconut oil Desired fragrance Instructions: Mix all items in a medium mixing bowl. add to bath under running water. swirling with your hand to mix. Put under running water. sweet almond or fractionated coconut oil Instructions: In a large bowl combine dendritic salt. usually about 1/2 cup. To USE: pour or scoop out desired amount (this depends on personal preference and the size of your tub). Add other ingredients and mix well. FO/EO and fixed oil. grapeseed.Jasmine's Submitted by Jasmine of Corona. Then relax and enjoy! :) Soothing Milk Bath Softens bath water while adding fragrance and emoillent oil Ingredients: 1 Tbsp goatsmilk powder 2 Cups powdered milk 1 Cup cornstarch 1 Cup colloidal oatmeal fine 1 Cup Epsom salts 1-2 Tbsp dendritic salts (to hold fo/eo) 1 Tsp FO/EO 1 Tsp light fixed oil such as sunflower. Store in cool dry place. Use all within 3 months. http://www.FromNatureWithLove.com Page 72 From Nature With Love .
Bergamot. Happy Soaking! From Nature With Love Page 73 http://www. seaweed. fluoride. wash the leaf. Also use powdered sea vegetables in facial packs. If you have a fresh lemon verbena plant at home. iodine. it should last quite a long time. Thalssotherapy involves using a therapeutic combination of fresh seawater. Mix ingredients well and store in a glass jar. namely sodium. The bath should draw out the toxins while the skin absorbs the nutrients. ground 2 cups dead sea clay 4 cups dead sea salt (medium grain or 6 cups coarse) 1 cup mixed herbs if desired.Thalasso Therapy "Thalasso" comes from the Greek word that means ocean and the word "therapy" from the Greek word "therapeia" for care. Grapefruit (or Sweet Grapefruit). MA A guaranteed Ingredients: 1 oz grapeseed oil Few drops each of Chamomile. Truly Distinctive Bath Oil Submitted by Vicki of Brewster. add the grapeseed oil. The temperature of the bath should be around 100 F for maximum vasodilatation and exchange of toxins/nutrients. If you are generous with the Vitamin E. phosphates. hair wraps. salt scrubs etc. magnesium.FromNatureWithLove. soaps. chloride. Instructions: Place optional dried lemon verbena leaf in bottle. minerals. dried it completely with a paper towel and then place it in the bottle. and finally the Vitamin E oil. Pour out 3 cups in a hot bath and soak for 20 minutes. and Lemon Verbena A dried lemon verbena leaf A few drops Vit E oil This recipe can easily by increased to fill larger bottles. After a thalassotherapy bath. Thalassotherapy bath mix recipe: 1 cup powdered dulse 1 cup powdered bladderwrack 1 cup powdered Norwegian Kelp 1 cup nori. and heat to induce an exchange of minerals and toxins between our body and the water. amino acids and trace elements from the bath. Seaweed is a concentrated source of seawater nutrients. I would not make anything larger than 4oz bottles if you need to have a long shelf life and remain chemical preservative-free. the fragrances. sulfur. carbonates. vitamins. you will feel rejuvenated and relaxed. potassium. marine derivatives.com .
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Apply to face with cotton ball after cleansing. Almond & Honey Face Scrub Ingredients: 1 T ground almonds 1 T colloidal oatmeal (coarse) 1 t honey 1 T buttermilk powder Water Instructions: Use enough water to make a thick paste and massage the face in circular strokes.For The Face Acne Toner Submitted by Andrea of Worcester. Anti-Wrinkle Clay Mask Submitted by Cindy of Allegan. Shake before each Use. From Nature With Love Page 75 http://www. Leave on for 5 minutes & rinse off with warm water.FromNatureWithLove. MA Works great for acne prone skin. MI Ingredients: 1 tbsp green france clay 1 tsp patchouli powder 1 tsp slippery elm powder 1 tsp chamomile powder wetting agent: 5 tsp herbal astringent for dry skin Instructions: Stir all ingredients well to get rid of clumps & apply to face. Also helped clear up a facial rash! Ingredients: 4oz Witch Hazel 20 drops Lavender EO 10 drops Tea Tree EO Instructions: Mix ingredients well in bottle.com . This helped clear up black heads from our teenagers faces AND helped clear up an itchy rash from our 10 year olds face.
For application. AR This is a simple facial oil that works wonderfully on my combination skin. oily or blemished skin. I use it as a luxury body and hair oil also. I use just 2-3 drops of this on my face. Rinse with warm water.Ayurvedic Facial This is an old facial recipe from India Ingredients: 1/4 cup neem powder 1/4 cup tulsi powder 1/4 cup sandalwood powder or multani mitti clay 1/4 cup rose petal powder 1/2 t turmeric powder Plain yogurt Fresh lime juice Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together and keep in a glass container. Ingredients: 1 part jojoba 1 part avocado oil 1 part peach kernel oil 3 parts rice bran oil Essential oil. Apply to the face and allow it to dry. Use this facial once a week for acne prone. I added 5 drops of rosewood to the 1/2 oz of oils for its balancing properties.FromNatureWithLove. I mixed this in a 1/2 oz cobalt dropper bottle. Balancing Moisturizer Submitted by Stephanie of Conway.com Page 76 From Nature With Love . mix 2 T of the mixture with the juice of 1 small lime and enough plain yogurt to form a thick paste. Instructions: Combine ingredients and mix together. I've also used it as a body and hair oil. http://www. but other EOs could be substituted.
and/or milk powders. Apply the mask to your skin and let it dry for 20 minutes. Make a thick paste of the clay. & rosewater or other floral waters ( a nice substitute for plain water). Mix all ingredients together and blend until it becomes paste-like. Instructions: * All skin types benefit from Geranium or Carrotseed Oil. You can also add citrus peel powders for astringency. yogurt (cools and softens the skin). rose petal powder for fragrance. neem powder for anti bacterial action (especially useful for acne prone skin). apricot or sweet almond oil 4 oz. cucumber puree (cools the skin). MI Ingredients: 1 tbsp white kaolin clay 1 tsp slippery elm powder 1 tsp chamomile powder 1 tsp ground oatmeal wetting agent: 5 tsp pre-made herbal astringent for dry skin Instructions: Stir all ingredients well to get rid of clumps & apply to face. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Exfoliating Facial Cleanser Good for all skin types Ingredients: 3 oz. Water 6 drops Essential Oil of your choice*. (Roughly 2 minutes) From Nature With Love Page 77 http://www. Almond meal 2 oz.Clay Facial Instructions: Choose the right clay for your skin type (see Library for information regarding clays). colloidal oatmeal for soothing the skin. Essential oils can be added and jojoba is a good additive to help balance dry spots. Repeat weekly. While plain water will do just fine. Peach kernel. Leave on for 5 minutes & rinse off with warm water. milk (removes dead skin cells and softens the skin). you can also try wetting agents such as fruit purees (strawberry puree will act like an alphahydroxy). Choose a wetting agent. Clay Mask for Sensitive Skin Submitted by Cindy of Allegan. honey (acts as an anti bacterial).com . Oily or sensitive skin benefits from Lemon or Lavender. Cider vinegar 2 oz.FromNatureWithLove.
pour approx 1 T into a glass bowl and mix with a little mineral water to form a smooth paste.Exfoliating Gentle Face Wash Submitted by Sampurna of Cleveland. just package. Store in glass jar or tin can. No color or fragrance is required. Add honey and neem powder and then pour into your favorite mold.2t Clay .2t Honey Powder . scoop up the mixture and gently rub hands to create a creamy foam. Ingredients: 3 ounces M&P Glycerin Soap 1 Tbsp of Honey 1/4 tsp of Neem Powder Instructions: Melt the glycerin soap base. http://www.1t per application.6 to 8 applications. (Massage.FromNatureWithLove. If using liquid castille soap. This soap works for all skin types. After soap has set up in mold.com Page 78 From Nature With Love . not rub).1t Pure Castille Soap Log . OH Cleanser Ingredients: Fine Colloidal Oatmeal . 2T grated (OR) Liquid Castille Soap . When ready to use. Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients together. Makes . Wet hands. Then wash off with warm water! Follow with a spritz of cool lavendar or rose water for an invigorating feeling. add 1t castille soap to the mixture at this point. The amount of honey and neem powder can be altered to suit your individual needs. PA Fights acne and keeps skin soft. Massage onto face & neck.2T Almond Meal .Approx.1t Milk Powder . Let the mixture sit for 1 .5 minutes. Recipe can be doubled and stored. Facial Cleansing Bar Submitted by Dianna of Red Lion. Then blend well.
Slowly add infusion mixture to oils. Transfer to blender and whip cream.75 oz emulsifying wax 1/8 tsp. Cool slightly and add grapefruit seed extract. Facial Toner Ingredients: 1/3 Cup witch hazel and 2/3 cup of your favorite floral water Add 1 t . coconut oil. stirring continually. Package and enjoy. Beeswax .FromNatureWithLove. geranium or rose oil Instructions: Shake well before each use.com . From Nature With Love Page 79 http://www. Borax Powder 1/4 Cup Calendula infusion (make a tea with calendula petals) 10 drops Rose Geranium Oil 10 drops grapefruit seed extract Instructions: Melt and mix together sweet almond oil.1T of jojoba Add 7 drops of lavender. Kokum Butter 2 Tbsp. Vitamin E 1000 IU Oil 1 tsp. beeswax and emulsifying wax. heat to boil. kokum butter.Facial Moisturizing Cream Softens and smooths away fine lines Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Virgin coconut oil 1 tsp. Mix calendula infusion and borax. When cool enough add rose geranium essential oil and whip into cream. vitamin E oil. Hydrogenated jojoba MP 44 1 tsp.
Wash off with warm water. A light oil such as camelina can be applied afterwards if the skin feels tight. Use 1 Tbl. Apply to the skin in a gentle circular motion and leave it to dry for about 10-20 minutes. Calendula powder 1/2 Tbl. per application and wet with water or a tea infused with one of the above herbs.com Page 80 From Nature With Love . Healing Clay Facial Submitted by Jennifer of Hersey. Finely ground Mullein Instructions: Mix herbs and clay together very well with a mortar and pestle. Finely Ground Comfrey 1/2 Tbl. MI A clay facial with added herbs Ingredients: 1 C.FromNatureWithLove. French Clay (or one better suited to your skin type) 1 Tbl.Gentle Milk & Oatmeal Facial 2 tablespoons white kaolin clay 1 tablespoon fine colloidal oatmeal 1 tsp buttermilk powder 1 tsp powdered lavender buds or rosehip powder (optional) 1 tsp rosehip seed oil 1 tsp aloe moist gel Lavender hydrosol (enough to make a thick paste) Mix dry ingredients and add hydrosol a little at a time until you get a paste. Store in an sterile glass jar. http://www.
Honey Mud Mask Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. acne-prone skin. Rinse with warm. (Water for oily skin. Lemongrass Powdered Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and evenly distribute into 6 .com . Colloidal Oatmeal Coarse 3/4 C. Comfrey Leaves Powdered 3 Tb. Allow to sit a few minutes for maximum benefit. Rose Petals Powder 6 Tb.Herbal Facial Scrub Submitted by Michele of Jenison. then rinse thoroughly.FromNatureWithLove.Dry Form Ingredients: 3/4 C. Containers.) Massage into face. then cool water. in palm of hand to use. MI Clay. Pat dry. Lavender Buds Powder 3 Tb. Apply to face and leave on for at least 20 minutes. Oats. Milk/cream/yogurt for dry skin. glowing skin. Wet 1/2 tsp. Use at least once a week for clear. This is a very simple recipe that is excellent for oily. GA Simple facial mask for oily skin Ingredients: 1 to 2 tsp Dead Sea Mud 1/2 tsp Honey 3-4 drops of tea tree and/or lavender essential oil Instructions: Combine Dead Sea Mud and honey in a small dish and add essential oil. French Green Clay 3/4 C. From Nature With Love Page 81 http://www.4oz. and Herbs .
You can adjust the consistency by adding less or more water. You can use the blender. You could heat in the microwave (for 45 seconds on High) or in a water bath. Heat the borax-water solution. cool completely and pour into a clean container. Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry. macadamia nut. Pour the heated solution into the lecithin and oils. Any remaining mixture should be kept in the refrigerator. NJ Ingredients: 1 T liquid lecithin 2 T fractionated coconut. In a separate container dissolve borax in the distilled water. NJ Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cognac (or red dry wine) 1 egg 1/4 cup dry milk powder Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and mix well. Add essential oil. Marie Antoinette Masque Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees.Lecithin Moisturizer Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. approximately 15 minutes. Apply to your face and allow to dry.com Page 82 From Nature With Love . http://www. vegetable oil. Gently heat the lecithin and oils until the coconut oil melts. coconut oil and rice bran oil. Stir until well mixed. It is suitable for all skin types. flaxseed or other light vegetable oil 1 T virgin coconut oil 1 t rice bran oil 1/8 t borax 1/2 cup distilled water 1-2 drops neroli or rose essential oil (optional) or 1-2 drops any fragrance oil for scent (optional) Instructions: Mix together the lecithin. but because it does contain alcohol it can be drying. So be sure to muisturize your skin afterward.FromNatureWithLove.
melt beeswax. Moisturizing Facial Scrub 1/8 cup borage seed meal 1/8 cup evening primrose meal 12 drops rosehip seed oil 1 tsp jojoba oil 2 drops geranium essential oil Heavy cream as needed Mix all ingredients together using enough heavy cream to make a thick paste.com . Spring Water Instructions: Using a double boiler. Almond Oil 1 oz. Grapeseed Oil 2 drops Clary-Sage Essential Oil 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil 3 oz. From Nature With Love Page 83 http://www. Lanolin 2 oz. then water. Avocado Oil 1 oz. When melted. take off heat and add essential oils. Wisk until cool. Stir well.FromNatureWithLove. lanolin.Moisturizing Cleanser Dry Skin Cleansing Cream Ingredients: 1/2 oz. Beeswax 1 oz. Massage into the skin in a circular motion and then rinse with warm water. and oils.
softens Heavy cream . Carrot seed oil. This mix can be made into a paste with any wetting agent and applied to the skin with circular strokes.antibacterial Milk . geranium & lavender are all good choices.acta as a natural alphahydroxy agent Floral waters .Cools and cleans Strawberry puree . comfrey or lavender and of course essential oils (not added until ready to use). consider a milk and oatmeal pack. Milk helps to soften skin and remove dead skin cells while the oatmeal helps to soothe the skin and relieve tight.Non-Clay Facial for Dry Skin Instructions: If you have dry skin and clay does not make a suitable skin treatment for you. You can also add a few drops of jojoba. or any other desired oil for extra moisturizing. vitamin E oil. carrot oil.com Page 84 From Nature With Love .for fragrance http://www. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. moisturize.moisturizes Cucumber puree . itchy skin. remove dead skin cells and cool Honey . Possible wetting agents: · · · · · · · Yogurt . To make a shelf stable dry mix (also useable as a milk bath): Combine equal parts milk powder and fine or coarse colloidal oatmeal (the coarse will exfoliate better) Add desired additives: · · · · 1/8 part citrus peel powder for astringency 1/8 part sandalwood powder to cool and soothe the skin 1/8 part rose petal powder for fragrance and astringency 1/8 part neem powder for antibacterial acne treatment Other possible additives include powdered chamomile.to soften. camelina oil.FromNatureWithLove.
honey 1 t. Use after cleansing. Rose Care Facial 2 tablespoons of pink kaolin or rose clay 1 teaspoon rose hip powder 1 teaspoon rose petal powder 1 tablespoon rice bran powder fine 2 tsp jojoba oil Rose hydrosol (enough to make a thick paste) 5 drops Rose Geranium essential oil Mix dry ingredients and add hydrosol a little at a time until you get a paste. WA Tightens and cleanses face Ingredients: 1 egg yolk 2 T. A light oil such as camelina can be applied afterwards if the skin feels tight. Wash off with warm water. Leave on until dry or for about 15 minutes. From Nature With Love Page 85 http://www. rosewater Instructions: Mix all ingredients together.FromNatureWithLove. GA Controls oily skin Ingredients: Peppermint or Sage leaves Water Apple Cider Vinegar Instructions: Make an infusion of the peppermint or sage leaves. Apply to the skin in a gentle circular motion and leave it to dry for about 10-20 minutes. Bottle and store in the refrigerator.Oily Skin Toner Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. egg white 1 T. Apply thin layer to dry face. Rosewater Egg Facial Submitted by Kirsten of Shoreline. and mix 1 part infusion to 1 part vinegar. Wash off with warm water.com .
I try to do this mask at least 2 times a week. GA This always gives my face a healthy glow. Rinse with cool water. Apply to your face and let sit until dry. Strawberry Hydroxy Mask Submitted by Tracy of Columbus. Ingredients: 1 large ripe strawberry 1 to 3 Tablesoons powdered milk(depending on how juicy the strawberry/strawberries are is) 1/2 -1 tsp honey Instructions: Blend or crush the strawberry.Then add the witch hazel.FromNatureWithLove.Skin Astingent Submitted by Charlean of Hopewell. Enjoy the healthy glow and silky feel of your skin!! http://www. Add honey and milk powder.It is very simple and very effective. It may separate so shake before use. VA Removes dirt Ingredients: 2 bags of green tea 1 tablespoon rosemary 16 oz boiling water 1/2 cup witch hazel 5 drops lavender essential oil juice from a half of lemon Instructions: Place rosemary into a strainer or muslin bag and place it into a glass container.and also it is easy to resize the recipe for your own needs.lemon juice and lavender oil. and the tea bags and pour the water into it.com Page 86 From Nature With Love .Let it stand until it's completely cool. Mix until it is a paste. Store in the fridge.pat dry.
Mash them together with a fork until it is a relatively smooth consistancy.Yogurt & Banana Facial Submitted by Tracy of Columbus.FromNatureWithLove. Pat onto face and let sit 10 min or until dry. From Nature With Love Page 87 http://www.com . Ingredients: 1 T plain yogurt 1/4 of a ripe banana 1/4 t of vitamin E 1000 IU Instructions: Put ingredients in a bowl. GA This recipe leaves your skin noticeably softer and smoother. Wash off with lukewarm water.
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Shake before each use. add a little more water. then fill to the top with pure aloe vera gel. until a gel-like lotion is formed.) 1-2 tbsp melted shea butter or mango butter 2 oz liquid lecithin 4 oz water Favorite essential oil or fragrance oil. Add essential oils and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If it is too thick. Blend well and transfer to a bottle. such as virgin coconut. Fill the bottle with flax seed gel until bottle is about 3/4 full.com . Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a small bottle.For The Hair Flax Seed Hair Gel Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. jojoba. if desired Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a double boiler and warm until melted.FromNatureWithLove. Safe to use everyday. If desired. macadamia nut. Simmer for about 10 minutes. GA A natural hair gel Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Whole Flax Seeds 1 cup water Pure Aloe Vera Gel. Stir the seeds into the water and reduce heat. add a little more lecithin. Adjust recipe depending on how much lotion you wish to make. From Nature With Love Page 89 http://www. etc. Hair Lotion Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. Gel will not flake or make the hair hard or crunchy. stirring constantly. GA Moisturizes dry hair Ingredients: 2 oz olive oil or olive oil blend (mix with whatever oils you like best. If mixture is too thin. if desired Few drops of essential oil for scent Instructions: Bring water to a boil. you can add some pure aloe vera gel for its moisturizing properties.
you can put the herbs in a large. steeping at least 30 minutes. try the following herbs: chamomile flowers. http://www. then strain. Hair Rinse Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. burdock root Instructions: Make an infusion of the herbs. Pour mixture over hair. peppermint For general care: nettle. nettle. elder flowers. shiny. You will get the benefits of the herbs. You can do this by putting the dry herbs in a big jar. making the hair soft. Or. Use only a small amount at a time. Use after shampooing.Hair Oil Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. comfrey root. plastic measuring cup. lemongrass. GA Ingredients: 1 heaping tbsp of each herb (see below) 1 quart boiling water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar For dry hair. while the vinegar seals the hair cuticle.com Page 90 From Nature With Love . GA an oil for moisturizing dry hair Ingredients: 1 C herb infused olive oil 1 C liquid lecithin 1 T of melted shea butter A few squirts of jojoba oil A few drops essential oil for scent Instructions: Melt the oils and pour into a bottle. elder flowers For oily hair: lemon peel. I like to infuse my olive oil with conditioning herbs like rosemary. Strain and add vinegar. rosemary leaves. Be sure to shake it up everyday.FromNatureWithLove. Simmer over low heat for about and hour. nettle. pour the oil over the herbs and put the measuring cup inside a large pan filled with water. and less tangled. then put the jar outside in sun and leave it for a week. Then strain oil through cheesecloth or a fine strainer to remove herbs. catch the run-off in a bowl and pour over hair repeatedly. and chamomile leaves for a special conditioning treat.
Shampoo will be very runny. Good for hair and skin.com . cover and let steep at least 30 minutes. Strain herbs and funnel into soap. but also very concentrated. Add water to herbs. From Nature With Love Page 91 http://www. Loc Butter Submitted by Lori of Kansas City. Add a few squirts of jojoba oil and essential oils.Herbal Shampoo Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. so use only a little bit when shampooing. MO Shea butter recipe for loc care and maintenance Ingredients: 2 Tbsp shea butter 2 Tbsp mango butter 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp lanolin 1 tsp sweet almond oil 1 tsp jojoba 1 tsp avocado oil 10 drops-ylang-ylang 1/8 tsp vanilla fragrance oil (or fragrance oil of your choice) Instructions: Melt ingredients together. pour in container and let cool. if desired. GA A natural shampoo for the hair Ingredients: 3 oz Liquid Castile Soap 1 heaping tbsp Chamomile Flowers 1 heaping tbsp Nettle Leaves 1 heaping tbsp Sage Leaves 1 heaping tbsp Rosemary Leaves Jojoba Oil (for extra conditioning—optional) Few drops each of rosemary and lavender oils 3 cups boiling water Instructions: Mix herbs together in a bowl. Pour castile soap into a bottle.FromNatureWithLove. Makes approximately 4 ounces. Shake well before each use to mix the oil with the soap. **Note** Feel free to experiment with different herbs and essential oils for this recipe.
add the essential oils and bottle. Add 10 drops grapefruit seed extract. Once cool.FromNatureWithLove. Shake before each use. KS Similar to No More Tangles Ingredients: 8 oz. http://www.com Page 92 From Nature With Love . distilled water 1 tsp. calendula & rosemary combined 1 1/4 cup boiling water 2 1/2 T of liquid castille soap 1 t jojoba or virgin coconut oil 2 drops geranium and 2 drops carrotseed essential oil 10 drops grapefruit seed extract Steep the herbs in the boiling water for 20 minutes and then strain. Add the jojoba or virgin coconut oil and the castille to the tea and stir well. Natural Herbal Shampoo 4 oz of nettles.Natural Hair Detangler Submitted by Deborah of Hiawatha. aloe vera gel 1-2 drops glycerin 1-2 drops essential oil 15 drops Grapefruit seed Extract Instructions: Combine in a spray bottle.
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) After 2-3 checks. The crock pot should be turned to the lowest setting and the oven should be turned to 145F or 150F (if you know your oven tends to act hotter than it should according to baking recipes use the lower temp and visa versa). What you will need: • Cold process soap • Liquid (distilled water or cold milk) approximately 9 oz per lb of soap. If you are rebatching a tallow soap. you will need to return to it very frequently about every 10 minutes. add some and stir. Fresh soap hasn't lost the water yet and will be soft and easy to work with. It also allows you save batches that have seized or been ruined in some other way (If you've ever poured your soap into molds and then realized you forgot to add the fragrance or colorant. it will melt better if you use milk (cows milk. The water in the double boiler should be touching the bottom of the top pot and should be maintained at a steadily slow boil. Remember that if your soap is very fresh. Remember you only need enough liquid to keep the soap moist like fresh soap. Stir the soap until it is completely coated with liquid. add some cold water to the bottom pot of the double boiler to reduce the temperature. This process allows you to add delicate additives such as herbs. you can check it every half hour or so. Give the soap a good stir and then cover the pot and allow it to heat up. Now add the appropriate amount of liquid.FromNatureWithLove. If your soap is older. a crock pot or an electric oven • A good 3-4 hours of time Use the grater to shred or grate your soap as finely as possible. This stage takes about an hour or more.Hand Milled Soap Basic Handmilling/Rebatching Rebatching or handmilling soap is the process of melting down a premade cold process soap along with nutritive additives/fragrance etc and allowing it to set up again. you will need to add a liquid to replace the lost moisture. Keep checking to make sure the bottom is not burning. • Large hole grater • Double boiler. If you are going to use an electric oven. (If you are using a crock pot or the oven. You can also try using a bit of rose water or other floral waters. For tallow based soaps. http://www. you can pour in a thin layer of liquid just to keep the bottom from scorching. you can still rebatch it but because much of the moisture has been lost. Eventually (somewhere between 1-2 hours). essential oils and other ingredients that would otherwise be destroyed by the alkalinity of fresh cold process soap. goats milk. place the soap into an oven proof pan that has a tight lid (or use foil). if the soap is still solid and it looks like it needs more liquid. Rebatching is best done when soap is fresh (5-7 days old). distilled water will work just fine. Place in into the double boiler or crock pot if you are using one of these. use distilled water and if you are rebatching a vegetable based soap use ice cold milk. Once the soap starts to smooth out. stop adding liquid or you'll wind up with soup. Remember to scrape down the sides every time you return to your pot. If you are using a double boiler. If you are starting with a vegetable based soap. buttermilk etc). less or none if your soap is very fresh. you know what I mean!).com Page 94 From Nature With Love . If the soap is beginning to scorch in the double boiler. you may not need any but if you want.
soap (I use goat's milk) 1/8 c.com . again stirring every so often and checking the bottom. cut if necessary and allow it to cure for 3 weeks. Lavender/Chamomile Soap Submitted by Connie of Tempe. You can then add your additives and stir well. Let it cook a little while longer.FromNatureWithLove. Let cure for about 4 weeks. Either way. When it reaches a jelly-like consitence gently stir in herbs. Let it cool a little bit. it is ready to remove from the heat. oil 2 drops roman chamomile ess. From Nature With Love Page 95 http://www. slowly melt soap with water. emu oil and essential oils. Un mold. Wait 24 hours and remove from molds. (Spoon the whipped soap into molds. distilled water 2 T. Sometimes the soap will become a complete liquid. Once the soap has cooled down somewhat. This is so gentle and relaxing I use it on my children. AZ A wonderful relaxing evening soap Ingredients: 1 lb.) Cover the molds and place them in a warm place for 48 hours until the soap hardens. you can either pour or push (depending on how liquid the soap is) it into a mold/molds or you can whip it with an egg beater to make floating soaps. oil Instructions: In double boiler. Fine Ground Chamomile 2 T. Ground Lavender buds 1/8 c.the soap will reach a stage where it is as smooth as it will get and the texture doesn't change anymore. Carefully pour into prepared molds. as long as the consistency remains the same for a long time. sometimes it wont really liquefy. Emu oil (optional) 5 drops lavender ess.
http://www. AZ A wonderful morning soap to get you going.Mango Mint Shampoo Bar Submitted by Spencer of Royal Palm Beach. When soap is stringy add the remaining ingredients. Slowly heat this in a double boiler over medium heat until the soap is completely mixed and has a stringy texture. Pour into prepared molds or hand mold. with large fluffy suds.FromNatureWithLove. coconut oil and water. leaves and rosemary. Ingredients: 1 cup grated soap 1/8 cup safflower oil 1/8 cup coconut oil 1/8 cup water 5 drops of peppermint oil 1/2 teaspoon on dried peppermint leaves 3 drops of rosemary oil Instructions: Grate the soap and mix with the safflower oil. Mix it well and put into the proper molds. FL Soft soap. Makes about 2 large rectangular bars. all for beautiful silky hair Ingredients: 1 cup grated soap 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup castor oil 1 t dried crushed peppermint leaves 15 drops mango fragrance oil Instructions: Melt soap and water in heat resistant glass bowl in a saucepan.com Page 96 From Nature With Love . Take off of the heat and mix the peppermint oil. Enjoy!! Wake-me-up Soap Submitted by Cori of Chandler.
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This recipe was modified from Kathy Miller's web site. After 24 hrs I remove it from the mold and cut. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Melt oils. I allow it several days to harden. Cool to 100 degrees. then package. http://www. OH Oven Hot Process Ingredients: 18 oz canola oil 8 oz coconut oil 18 oz olive oil 12oz distilled water 6oz lye 1Tbsp apple pie spice 1Tbsp Tumeric 2Tbsp Apple FO Instructions: Make sure you know the safety precautions before making any soap. Add lye to water and cool to 100 degrees. Scoop into the mold. At light trace add spices then FO. I melt my oils in the same pot that I later put in the oven.com Page 98 From Nature With Love . Mix oils and lye water together using a stick blender.FromNatureWithLove. Cover with a lid and put it in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.Hot Process Soap Apple Spice Soap Submitted by Annmarie of Columbus.
Lye (6% excess fat) Fragrance and color optional Instructions: OBSERVE ALL STANDARD SAFETY PROCEDURES.FromNatureWithLove. Palm Oil (15%) 7. 1.2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil (2%) 23 oz. Glop into mold. Bring to trace alternating between whisk and stick blender. From Nature With Love Page 99 http://www. 7.Emu Oil Soap Submitted by Kathy of Fort Lee.com . 3. Weigh and melt hard oils in microwave. Castor Oil (6%) 3 oz. Cover and cook until done. Add lye/water to crock oils while stirring gently. Emu Oil (12%) 3.Stefanie's Favorite . 6. Jojoba (2%) 1. 2. Shea Butter (4%) 1.14 oz.6 oz. NJ Ingredients: 16. Avocado Oil (5%) 2.2 oz.8 oz. Weigh lye and water.4 oz. Mix and set aside. 4. Unmold and cut when cool. Olive Oil (28%) 12 oz. Add to pre-warmed crock. Coconut Oil (20%) 9 oz. Cocoa Butter (4%) 2. Distilled Water 8. Weigh and add liquid oils to crock. 5.2 oz.4 oz.
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.8 oz.8 oz. ALL Ingredients: 1 tsp.. Coconut or virgin coconut oil . CA Ingredients: 1 teaspoon beeswax 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1 vitamin E capsule 2-3 drops flavor oil Instructions: Melt beeswax coconut. When partially cooled. calendula oil 3-4 drops of essential oil of orange Mica for coloring or beet root infused oil (optional) Instructions: Add apricot kernel oil and calendula oil. apricot kernel oil 1 tsp. add FDA approved mica or beet root infused oil if desired for color. Avocado Oil . Beeswax . MN For the softest lips you've ever had! Ingredients: . Remove from heat..good luck! Avocado Lip Balm Submitted by Linda of Buffalo. add essential oil of orange. Then add your flavor oil. and vitamin E together.4 oz. This is the best lip gloss. Makes about 24 tubes...FromNatureWithLove.Lip Balms Apricot-Orange Lip Gloss Submitted by Helle of Brabrand. Basic Lip Balm Submitted by Jasmine of Corona. Mango Butter 20 drops flavor oil Instructions: Melt all the ingredients and mix together.com . Place in a tube or pot. beeswax 1 tsp.8 oz. From Nature With Love Page 101 http://www. Pour into lip balm jars or tubes. stirring constantly.
Mix well and pour into containers. Makes approx 12-13 1/4 oz containers. Stir in the bubble gum flavored oil and mica. add the oils (you may need to put in back in the microwave for a few seconds more). Let it cool for about 5 mins. AZ Heavenly smelling and sweet tasting treat for your lips Ingredients: 16 teaspoons sweet almond or peach kernel oil 4 teaspoons beeswax 4 teaspoons cocoa butter 4 teaspoons honey 24 drops vanilla flavor oil 1 teaspoon vitamin E 250 IU Instructions: Put oil. Stir occasionally and heat until all are melted. flavor oil and vitamin E oil. Remove from heat and add honey. Cocoa Vanilla Lip Gloss Submitted by Sue Ellen of Mesa. http://www.FromNatureWithLove. cocoa butter and beeswax into a glass jar. OH Ingredients: 6 tsp jojoba oil 1 tsp aloe vera oil 3 tsp white beeswax 10 drops Bubble gum Flavor Oil 1/4 tsp red gold two tone mica Instructions: In a glass measuring cup melt beeswax in the microwave. Give it more more quick stir and pour into lip gloss pots. Place jar in pan of boiling water over medium heat.Bubble Gum Lip Gloss Submitted by Annmarie of Columbus.com Page 102 From Nature With Love .
almond.8 oz. E in a base of grapeseed and calendula oils. If you do not stir enough. I'm sure you can substitute with a similar oil that has healing properties. Stir in emu. Avocado Oil . PA Ingredients: 1 tsp. Furnace. Emu Oil 1 oz. but it may be too soft in a lip balm tube that's kept in the front pants pocket. It is vit. cocoa butter (previously ground in food processor for easy measuring) 1/2 tsp. Pour into lip balm tin.com . cap tightly and let cool. avocado.Darlene's Healing Lip Balm Submitted by Darlene of Penna.) 5 drops (or less) peppermint essential oil 2 drops tea tree essential oil Instructions: Melt everything except essential oils in a double boiler. the lip balm will be lumpy. Almond Oil . aloe and olive oils. beeswax pellets 1 tsp. Stir very well. Use as often as needed.FromNatureWithLove. Place in containers and allow to finish cooling. Beeswax .5 oz. Let cool slightly before adding essential oils. (I like this in a small lip balm tin that I keep in my front pants pocket. Nature's Gate vitamin E oil (This is what I had on hand to use. Body heat softens the lip balm slightly. MI Ingredients: 1 oz. a little more beeswax may help. but is still good when at room temperature. jojoba oil 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil 4 Drops Lavender Essential Oil 4 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil Instructions: Melt beeswax in microwave. Aloe Oil . I'm not sure. Label and store in a cool dry place.) Emu Oil Lip Balm Submitted by Cindy of Allegan.2 oz. Stir in Essential oils. Stir some more. In this case.5 oz. Continue to stir until it cools a good bit. Remove from heat. From Nature With Love Page 103 http://www.
Healing Lip Gloss Submitted by Cindy of Allegan. Let cool. Stir in peppermint EO & pour into lip balm containers. Allow to harden at room temperature or in refrigerator.FromNatureWithLove. MI Heals chapped lips & stays glossy Ingredients: 1/4 tsp meadowfoam oil 1/2 tsp jojoba oil 1/2 tsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp cocoa butter 1 tsp beeswax 1 tsp castor oil a few drops peppermint EO Instructions: Melt all oils together in a double boiler (except peppermint).) Add 1/4 tsp. Mix well and pour into the container you want to store your balm in. jojoba oil and a few drops of your favorite flavor oil to the mixture. (This is only to liquify to make it easier to fully blend all ingredients.shea butter in a double boiler. http://www. TN A personalized lip moisturizer and gloss Ingredients: 1 teaspoon beeswax A few drops flavor oil 1/4 teaspoon jojoba oil 1 teaspoon shea butter Instructions: Melt 1 tsp.com Page 104 From Nature With Love .Flavored Lip Balm (moisterizer and gloss) Submitted by Stephanie of Nashville. beeswax and 1 tsp.
Pour the mixture into containers.75 oz beeswax .FromNatureWithLove. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and essential oil. NJ Ingredients: 2 t olive oil 1/2 t beeswax 1/2 t cocoa butter 1/2 t honey 3 drops orange essential oil 1 vitamin E capsule Instructions: Heat the oil-cocoa butter-beeswax mixture in the water bath over medium heat until beeswax is melted. NJ Ingredients: 3T coconut oil 1T castor oil 1t beeswax 1T sunflower oil 1T hempseed oil 1T honey 1-2 drops of your favorite essential or fragrance oil Instructions: Melt the wax and coconut oil together. add essential oil. as mix thickens add hempseed oil and essential oil. Pour into tubes or pots.5 oz shea butter Few drops of flavor oil or peppermint essential oil if desired Instructions: Heat everything except essential oil to 150. Stir until thick. Hemp Oil Lip Balm Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. Cool slightly. From Nature With Love Page 105 http://www. add honey. Stir well. Add sunflower oil. Store in small containers.com . Pinch open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the mixture. Honey Lip Balm Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. stirring constantly. stirring occasionally.Hemp lip Balm Submitted by Bonnie of Cedar City. UT Ingredients: 2 oz hazelnut oil 1 oz hemp seed oil .
FromNatureWithLove.(Also can add Vit. shea or other vegetable butter 2 oz. Add EO or FO a little at a time. beeswax 2 oz. add essential oil and the vitamin E into the mixture. Lime. Stir and pour into lip balm containers.Kissable Lip Balm Submitted by Pam of Crawfordville. and oils together in a double boiler. add a little more jojoba or sweet almond oil. EO or FO(Nice citrus choices are Sweet Orange/Cinnamon leaf. here are specifics Ingredients: 2 oz. safflower or grapeseed oil 2 t. If it is too hard. E capsule for extra nourishment. This should be hard enough to use in lip balm tubes. Remove from heat & stir with stainless spoon. FL Following your basic balm recipe. Makes about 5 tubes.com Page 106 From Nature With Love .) Moisturizing Lip Balm Submitted by Tiffany of Cartersville. GA Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp Beeswax 1 1/2 tsp Shea Butter 1/2 tsp Jojoba Oil 1/2 tsp Sweet Almond Oil 3-4 drops Sweet Orange Oil or Peppermint Oil (or flavor oil if you prefer) 10 drops vitamin E 1000 IU Instructions: Melt beeswax. shea butter. Tangerine w/dash of sage. add beeswax & butter & melt in microwave (or in double boiler). When mixture has cooled down a bit. Lemongrass w/mint) Instructions: Put the 4 ounces of oil in 8 oz glass cup. Pour into lip balm containers. http://www. Allow to solidify. Remove from heat. jojoba or hazelnut oil 2 oz.
PA Sherry's Lip Balm Recipe Ingredients: .FromNatureWithLove. From Nature With Love Page 107 http://www. just be careful it doesn't get too hot).4 oz cocoa butter 10 drops Viatmin E 1400 IU 1 . if you wish or mica colorant of your choice Instructions: Melt everything but the flavor oil (you can use the microwave.Sherry's Extra Moisture Lip Balm Submitted by Sherry of Newtown. Add in flavor oil and lipstick piece or mica.2 tsp. Stir well. moisturizing lip balm that feels SO smooth on.4 oz white beeswax pellets .4 oz sweet almond oil . This works best in tubes and is a nice.4 oz shea butter . flavor oil A sliver of a NEW lipstick for color.com .
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Melt beeswax and sweet almond oil in a double boiler stirring occasionally.com . IA A good basic lotion that makes 8 oz. NJ Ingredients: 1/8 t borax powder 1/4 cup distilled water 1/2 cup almond oil 1 T grated beeswax Instructions: Dissolve borax in the water. Add preservative and fragrance oil and blend until incorporated. Blend with stick blender until fully blended. Allow the lotion to cool completely while whisking. Pour into an 8 oz container and seal tightly. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until solid ingredients are melted. Slowly add the borax-water mixture to it. Shake periodically until cool and enjoy! Almond Oil Lotion Submitted by Yohana of Voorhees. and can be used year-round.FromNatureWithLove. From Nature With Love Page 109 http://www. Ingredients: 1 oz Glycerin 1 oz Stearic Acid 1 oz Emulsifying Wax 2 oz Sweet Almond or Jojoba Oil 3 oz distilled water 1/2 t grapefruit seed extract 1/2 t fragrance oil (opt) Instructions: Measure out first 5 ingredients and put into a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Bring this mixture almost to boiling.Lotions All-Over Lotion Submitted by Rachel of Urbana. Remove the mixture from the heat.
Glycerin 1 to 1 1/2 cup water 12 drops Grapefruit seed extract FD & C Dye to color Fragrance oil to scent Instructions: Combine all ingredients except GSE in a heat safe container. Cocoa Butter 1/4 oz. Pour into clean containers. UT Ingredients: 1 tsp. orange essential oil. Remove from heat. Flax seed oil and avocado oils) 4 Tbs. of each of the following: Shea Butter. Lanolin. blend with blender until starts to thicken. Add GSE. tea tree oil. Melt in hot water bath. until water turns milky and all ingredients are melted. Beeswax 3 oz. color and scent. Stearic Acid 1/2 Cup Emulsfying Wax 1/2 Cup Oil Blend (Try Kukui nut. Place in freezer until set up. Avacado oil. Veg.com Page 110 From Nature With Love .Lotion Bar Submitted by Julie of Carrier Mills.FromNatureWithLove. jojoba oil Instructions: Melt all ingredients together in a double boiler. in double boiler. Blend again to ensure even distribution of scent. Citric Acid 4 Tbs. Wrap in plastic wrap. http://www.I use honeycomb with the bee on it. Spoon into 3 oz molds. for decoration purpose you can place in 4 inch clay or plastic plant tray and tie raffia bow around it. Body & Feet Cream Submitted by Robyn of West Valley City.Beeswax Handbutter . IL Ingredients: 4 oz.
Cool slightly and add GSE. cocoa butter and wax in double boiler over medium heat. From Nature With Love Page 111 http://www. Put in containers.Camelot's Suntan Lotion Submitted by Glenda of Milan.5 oz Citric Acid 1 tsp GSE 2 oz Vitamin E 5 capsules Instructions: Melt oils. Add glycerin and vitamin E.com . Add citric acid. Remove from heat and place in large mixing bowl.5 oz Emulifying Wax 3 oz Water 38 oz (room temp) Sesame Oil 12 oz Cocoa Butter 2. Add fragrance if desired.FromNatureWithLove. With stick blender in motion slowly add water until well blended. TN Moisturizing Suntan Lotion Ingredients: Coconut Oil 2 oz Glycerin 4.
you can put cream into a zip bag. add color/scent. While blending (stick blender is best)the oils.15 oz Shea Butter 0. close and squish until mixed.1 oz E-Wax 0. MA A thick. SLOWLY add the water phase. transfer to jars.1 oz Instructions: Combine and heat oil phase until fully incorporates. Heat water phase and dissolve baking soda and cornstarch completely. it becomes VERY thick. you can add when mixture is still hot.1 oz Corn Starch 0.15 oz Stearic Acid 0. Cut corner from bag and "pipe" into containers.com Page 112 From Nature With Love .05 oz Oil Phase Grapeseed Oil 2 oz Manog Butter 0. easily absorbed body cream Ingredients: Water Phase: Distilled Water 12. Also.Creme de la Cream Submitted by Andrea of Worcester. http://www.3 oz Citric Acid 0.8 oz Phenonip(or other appropriate preservative) 0. When COMPLETELY cool. then adding scent and/or color. This will depend on your preservative. Check with manufacturer for other preservatives.FromNatureWithLove.8 oz Baking Soda 0.1 oz Soy Letchin 0. I scent "as I go" by heating the cream slightly. Cool both phases slightly. Keep blending. As cream cools. If using phenonip.
FL Oil Combo for Eczema Sufferers Ingredients: 4 oz jojoba oil 20 drops evening primrose oil 12 drops lavender essential oil 12 drops roman camomile essential oil Instructions: Combine all ingredients. Eczema Soother Submitted by Anna-maria of Sarasota. It has been the only remedy that has worked for him. Shake vigorously before each use. CA Makes about 4 oz. jar. It stops him from breaking out with the red. By the next day. His skin will sometimes still get irritated when he comes in contact with an allergen. This has worked WONDERS on my little boy (21 months) who suffers with a bad case of eczema.FromNatureWithLove. itchy patches and keeps his VERY dry skin nicely lubricated. Use as a daily lubricant on the skin. I rub on the oil and it stops it from getting any worse. From Nature With Love Page 113 http://www. Ingredients: 3 tbs glycerin 3 tbs rose or zdravetz hydrosol 1 tbs rice bran oil 1 tbs meadowfoam oil 1 tbs jojoba oil 10 drops Grapefruit seed extract A few drops FD & C Red #33 Lake Instructions: Put all ingredients in a sterilized 4 oz. As soon as I see it starting to get red and inflamed. his skin is back to normal.Easy Body Lotion Submitted by Elise of Lake Elsinore.com .
Add vitamin E. baking soda and aloe vera gel. Mix water. Peppermint Neroli Lotion A smooth. glycerin and preservative and mix well. e-wax and stearic until melted. Stir in grapeseed oil. TN Ingredients: 1 oz Sweet almond oil 1 oz Apricot Kernel oil 1 oz Grapeseed oil . mix water and citric acid and heat in microwave.Light Lotion Spray Submitted by Melissa of Milan. Slowly drizzle oils into water mixture and use a hand blender until thick. http://www. nourishing lotion for face and body Ingredients: 1/4 Cup grapeseed oil 1/4 Cup apricot kernal oil 1/2 Cup distilled water 1 tbsp aloe vera gel 1 tsp beeswax 1/8 tsp borax 1/4 tsp baking soda Instructions: Melt oils and waxes together in a double boiler. I fragrance mine by the bottle in lieu of a whole batch. Fragrance as desired. heat almond and apricot kernel oils.6 oz Emulsifying Wax .3 oz Fragrance Instructions: In a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 15 drops Neroli oil and 5 drops peppermint.com Page 114 From Nature With Love . You may use any combination of light oils to make 3 ounces.3 oz Stearic acid 1/8 tsp citric acid 26 oz distilled water 1 oz Glycerin 4 Vitamin E capsules Preservative at correct amount . In a separate bowl. Aloe vera may be substituted for a portion of the water and added after heating the water and citric acid. Heat in microwave for two min. Allow to cool several minutes. Add oil mixture to water mixture and blend with a stick blender to ensure complete emulsification.FromNatureWithLove. borax.
50 oz.00 oz. Calendula Oil 2.00 oz.00 oz.30 oz.30 oz. you want to keep blending until mixture is about body temp (around 97 to 98 degrees).50 oz.70 oz.Rich Creamy Butter Lotion Submitted by Staci of Cocoa Beach. Mango Butter 1.0 oz. (I use a double boiler so you can't burn it or boil it). Rose Water or Floral Water of your choice 32. Grape Seed Extract (GSE) as a natural preservative 3. Heat the aloe water and rose water mixture to about 140 degrees as well. butters.FromNatureWithLove.50 oz. can also be used as a hand cream when made w/ less water or more stearic acid. The coconut fragrance oil balances the essential oil blend and tones it down yet still giving the Patchouli the middle note while also toning down the coconut fragrance and leaving it as the base note.50 oz. Stearic Acid (may add less for thinner lotion) 3. great for dry.50 oz. Hemp Oil 4. Vegetable Glycerin 2.30 oz. Put the oils into a large mixing bowl and start mixing on slow while slowly adding the water mixture until all water is added. and waxes on low until everything has melted. or sensitive irritated skin.00 oz.50 oz. Emulsifying Wax (way cool product that binds water to oil and keeps it from seperating!) 0. then add EO's & FO's and GSE and blend some more at a higher speed. Tea Tree Oil 2. also great for reducing stretch marks when made w/ EMU Oil Ingredients: 2. Rosewood Essential Oil 0. Sweet Almond Oil 2.com . itchy. Vitamin E 1000 IU 2. Pour into jars or pump lotion bottles and continue to shake periodically until the mixture becomes creamy and thick. Patchouli Essential Oil 0. Emu Oil 2. this will prevent any seperation of the oils and water. Aloe Vera Gel or distilled water Great Patchouli Scent Blend: 1.50 oz.50 oz.30 oz. then cool to about 140 degrees. Lavender Essential Oil 0. Coconut Fragrance Oil I chose these essential oils for their specific medicinal purposes that are great for the skin. Instructions: Heat the oils. FL Thick creamy lotion. From Nature With Love Page 115 http://www. Shea Butter 2.
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Apply to face and allow to dry for 15 min. let it stay for three minutes. Body Clay Submitted by Tracy of Montreal. 3.com . sweet almond oil into the cooled infusion. Take a warm bath before using this therapy. sour cream. close the lid. Wash face with mild soap and water. even can be used for facial mask Ingredients: Dry Lavender 2tbsp Dry Rose buds 2tbsp Water 100ml Honey 1tbsp Fresh Sour Cream 1tbsp Sweet Almond Oil 1tsp Clay(Fuller or whatever suits better for your skin type) 100g Orange Essentil Oil 3drops Instructions: 1. 2. Before use. blend it well and add the clay slowly until it's smooth and pasty. QC For all skin type. add 3 drops of Orange (or other) Essential Oil to scent it. CA Skin Re-Vitalizing Mask Ingredients: 1 tsp Rose Clay 1 egg white 1/16th tsp Neem Powder 1/2 tsp oat starch Rose hydrosol Instructions: Mix all of the ingredients except the rose hydrosol. From Nature With Love Page 117 http://www. When the body feels warm from the clay. Put the clay over the body. Cool it and filter the water.FromNatureWithLove. Put the honey. slowly add the rose hydrosol to the desired consistency. and massage it gently. The neem powder is especially good for acne prone skin. Pat dry. simmer for 10 mins. Boil water in a stainless steel pot. take a cool shower to clean the body.Masks Beauty's Secret Submitted by Marc of Oroville. When this is mixed thoroughly. put the dry lavender and rose buds in.
Rinse with warm water. Apply to face and allow to dry for ten to twenty minutes.com Page 118 From Nature With Love .FromNatureWithLove. Use once or twice a week. floral water. Store remaining mixture in airtight container. http://www. herbal tea. AR This gentle. For super sensitive skin. herbs can be left out or lessened. Put a few tablespoons of the mix in a small bowl. water Instructions: Powder dry ingredents well.Herbal Clay and Oat Mask Submitted by Stephanie of Conway. soothing mask is a treat for those who have Ingredients: 1/4 cup colloidal oatmeal fine 3 Tb china clay 2 Tb lavender flowers 2 Tb chamomile flowers One or more of the following wetting agents: honey. Add wetting agent to make a paste.
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beeswax and butters and melt separate from soap base.FromNatureWithLove. Add all the other ingredients and stir well. http://www. Pour into molds and allow to cool. PA Citrus Blast M&P Shampoo Bar Ingredients: 1lb opaque M&P base 1t almond oil 4t shea butter 1 1/2t castor oil 1oz beeswax 1 1/2oz cocoa butter 2-3 drops orange fo/eo 2-3 drops lemon fo/eo 2-3 drops grapefruit fo/eo colorant (optional) Instructions: While soap base is melting. Coconut Opaque M&P Base 2 tsp. Lanolin 2 tsp. Pour into molds and let it sit for 3 hours Put molds in freezer for 5 minutes and pop them out. Add fragrance and color. combine oils.com Page 120 From Nature With Love . Combine soap base and oil/butter mixture and stir constantly until cooled. Heavy Whipping Cream 10 Drops Coffee Fragrance Oil 10 Drops Vanilla Fragrance Oil Instructions: Melt the soap base in a double boiler. Package as desired Coffee and Cream Soap Use to aid in the fight against cellulite Ingredients: 8 oz. Coffee Grounds 2 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel 3 tsp.Melt and Pour Citrus Blast M&P Shampoo Bar Submitted by Jenn of Bechtelsville.
gently remove soap from molds. NY Has a light earthy smell to it. PA Refreshing and invigorating. Heat over low-medium heat until beginning to melt. Let set for 5-6 hours or overnight. Cut melt & pour soap into 1 inch cubes. Earth Tones Submitted by Carrie of Rochester. Take the colored base and the white base and begin to pour them on opposite sides of the mold. unscented clear glycerine melt & pour base 1 1/2tsp. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over soap. being careful to avoid over stirring. take a spoon or pop stick and create a slight swirling motion in the soap. Continue melting until soap is completely melted. place into top of double boiler. cut into slices if necessary. and essential oil blend. cinnamon in glass mixing bottle. Should make an amber colored soap with a darker layer where the cinnamon settles. If you swirl it too much you will get a solid color. divided 10 drops sweet orange essential oil 5 drops lavender essential oil 1 drop rosemary essential oil 1 tsp. Allow to cool and package as desired.Cucumber Ivy Swirl Mint Soap Submitted by Jenn of Bechtelsville. flipping bars daily to prevent warping. works wonderfully. set aside. ground cinnamon. and store in a cool. stirring gently. When your base cools to about 120 degrees. sunflower oil Instructions: Combine essential oils and 1/2 tsp. Ingredients: 1 lb. making one pass to create an "x" pattern. stirring gently. you are ready to pour. Pour into prepared molds. From Nature With Love Page 121 http://www. dry.FromNatureWithLove. remove from heat and immediately add sunflower oil. Pour ½ of your scented base into a glass-measuring cup and color as desired with the green mica. wakes you up! Ingredients: 1 pound opaque soap base 1 tablespoon cucumber fo 1 tablespoon English ivy fo 3-4 drops peppermint eo light green mica Instructions: Melt down the soap base and scent.com . When you are finished pouring. dark place for at least 1 week. like an amber sunset.
Add essential oils and stir again. the essential oils are antibacterial. Makes about 2-3 bars. you may want to use a light moisturizer afterwards. http://www. Remove from heat and cool slightly before adding the vanilla fragrance oil.French Citrus Bar Submitted by Gail of Loxahatchee. Pour into molds and unmold when hard. Add the clay. If you have only slightly oily skin. Milk & Honey Butter Bars Submitted by Shannon of Crab Orchard. citrus powders and the jojoba oil and stir thoroughly. honey. and extra oil and stir. WV Ingredients: 1 lb opaque melt & pour base 1/2 cup whole or goats milk 1 Tbsp honey 20 drops Vitamin E 250IU 1 Tbsp melted beeswax 1 tsp vanilla fragrance oil 1 tsp or your favorite oil Instructions: Melt beeswax and MP base over a double boiler. vitamin E. The clay and citus powders draw off the oils in your face.FromNatureWithLove.com Page 122 From Nature With Love . Pour into molds. Add the milk. FL Super Cleanser for Oily Skin Ingredients: 8 oz M&P (clear or opaque) 1 tsp French Green Clay 1/2 tsp Lemon Peel Powder 1/2 tsp Orange Peel Powder 1 tsp Jojoba Oil 5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil 2 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil Instructions: Cut up the Melt and pour soap into small chunks and gently melt in the microwave or in a doubleboiler.
it will be naturally brown due to the honey. I do not add any coloring to this soap since it is for healing. natural not powdered Honey. Spice or Vanilla Fragrance Oil if desired 1/2 cup melted Melt and Pour base Instructions: Combine all ingredients except the M&P soap in a small bowl and mix well.com .FromNatureWithLove. From Nature With Love Page 123 http://www. Add mix to melted soap base and stir gently until thoroughly blended.Milk and Honey Melt & Pour Soap Submitted by Ann of Pilot Mountain. I have used both a white and clear soap base with excellent results. NC A moisturizing and healing soap Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Water 2 Tablespoons Milk Powder 2 Tablespoons Honey. Pour into molds. The mixture will be thick.
Keep dipping and molding.5 slabs of coconut clear base Ultramarines and oxides and earthy toned micas (pick "rock" tones for a natural looking geode or just pick your six year olds 5 favorite colors) Oil for dispersing pigments Instructions: Hold the slab of violet base in your hand and with a sharp knife. Just peel the soap off your hands and place it back into the pan of melted soap. Dip your geode until you have a good layer of "rock" color. Use one motion to slice through. When you have packed a firm ball. Mix together some "earthy" micas (gold.3" x 5" x 1" slab of violet base 1-3 slabs of coconut opaque base 3 .MP Base Geode Ingredients: 1. When you have covered the surface with cuts. Keep repeating this process until you have about 1 cup of tiny crystal-like pieces of soap. Keep working the mica into the outer layer. Crumble with your hand and chop up into smaller pieces if necessary. you will be ready to take a sharp non-serrated knife to your geode. You may not need any if the soap is sticky enough. When you're satisfied with the last layer of your geode. bronze). Remelt if the base cools too much. blue violet. The soap will cool quickly and most of it will stick to your hands as you work. slice down through the slab slicing off the tiny irregular shaped pieces. You will be amazed at your geode! http://www. Do this until you have a good solid layer holding the crystals together. Melt some opaque base and dip the ball into the opaque white base until you have a thin layer of white. Keep the white layers thin but make the colored layers about 1/8 -3/8 inch thick.com Page 124 From Nature With Love . Then color some of your base with an earthy grayish color to start forming the outer layer. topaz. Then color some melted clear base. Dip your geode in some melted base and start throwing on some micas and you use your fingers to smooth the mica into the soft base. start dipping it into the clear base and use you hands to mold and firm the clear soap around the ball. Then do another color and then maybe some more white and then more color and then more white until your geode starts to approach a good 4-5 inches across. it tends to melt the various colors all over each other so resist the urge to go this route.FromNatureWithLove. Melt some clear base (don't make it so hot that you can't touch it) and with your hands firmly pack the crystals into a ball using some of the clear melted base as "glue" to help hold it together. put it down and do some major cleaning up! Get some rest and 48 hours later. Start dipping your ball into the colored base until you have a good solid color. cut criss cross cuts 1/8 of an inch deep into the 1" width of the slab. It might help to warm the knife slightly over a fire but if you make it too hot.
Carefully sprinkle a generous coating of pumice powder onto the bottom of the mold (I like about 1/4 inch thick). I like this because you can lather up your feet with the "smooth" side. I use a loaf pan. When the base starts to thicken slightly add your fragrance and oatmeal. Let your base cool approx. then use the pumice side to get the dead skin off! :) Vanilla Honey Oatmeal Submitted by Tima of Richmond. Add peppermint oil and coloring and stir gently to incorporate. IN A bar of soap to deodorize and exfoliate the feet. Slice and let it sit for 24hr and wrap with plastic wrap.Peppermint Exfoliating Foot Soap Submitted by Susan of Highland. You want your oatmeal to be suspended in your base. Add honey and vitamin E. VA Soothing and moisturizing Ingredients: 2lbs of clear or white melt and pour soap 1/8 to 1/4 cup of Honey 3/4 cup of ground oatmeal 1 tsp of vitamin E 1 tablespoon of Vanilla oil 1 tablespoon of Frankincense and Myrhh oil(Fragrance oil or Essential oil) Instructions: Cut the MP into chunks and heat on a double boiler.FromNatureWithLove.com . Pour into molds. stir the skin back into the the base. 5-10 min or until it starts to form a skin on top. Let it sit and harden for several hours and unmold. Finish filling the mold the rest of the way. Ingredients: Per bar: 3-4 oz opaque coconut M&P soap 1 tsp kokum butter 2-3 drops peppermint essential oil 1 scant drop red or pink food coloring (optional) Pumice powder Instructions: Melt soap and butter over a double boiler. Pour a tiny amount of soap into the bottom of the mold. From Nature With Love Page 125 http://www.
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salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. Sunflower Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. Flax Seed Oil or Tamanu Oil 1 oz. Camelina Oil 2 oz. Jojoba Oil 1 oz. From Nature With Love Page 127 http://www. breams. breams. lotions. breams. Castor Oil or Tamanu Oil 1 oz. Oil Blend: Light 2 oz. body butters or add to bath bombs. lip balms. Watermelon Seed Oil 8 oz.com . Emu Oil 2 oz. Monoi de Tahiti Oil or Shea Oil 1 oz. Calendula Oil 2 oz. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. lotions. body butters or add to bath bombs. Emu Oil or Rice Bran Oil 1 oz. Seabuckthorn Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. Camelina Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. Oil Blend: Hair 4 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil 2 oz. Apricot Kernel Oil 4 oz. lip balms. body butters or add to bath bombs.FromNatureWithLove. lotions. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend.Oil Blends Oil Blend: Eczema 1 oz. lip balms.
body butters or add to bath bombs. body butters or add to bath bombs. Oil Blend: Rich 2 oz. Peach Kernel Oil 1/2 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil 1 oz. lip balms. Evening Primrose Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. Seabuckthorn Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. lip balms. Rice Bran Oil 1 oz. lotions.com Page 128 From Nature With Love . Vitamin E Oil 2 oz. Flax Seed Oil 1 oz.Oil Blend: Light Face 1/2 oz.FromNatureWithLove. lotions. http://www. lip balms. Hemp Seed Oil or Tamanu Oil 4 oz. Jojoba Oil 1 oz. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. breams. lotions. body butters or add to bath bombs. Avocado Oil 4 oz. breams. Virgin Coconut Oil 1 oz. breams. Sesame Oil 6 oz. Wheatgerm Oil 3 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. Fractionated Coconut Oil 1 oz. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. Oil Blend: Rich But Penetrating 3 oz.
irritated skin) 1 oz. lip balms.Oil Blend: Rich Butter 2 oz. lotions. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. Jojoba Oil 3 oz. Rice Bran Oil 4 oz. Kukui Nut Oil 1 oz. Shea Butter 2 oz.com . Virgin Coconut Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. breams. From Nature With Love Page 129 http://www. lip balms.FromNatureWithLove. lip balms. breams. Oil Blend: Soothing (for inflamed. lotions. Hempseed Oil 1 oz. lotions. breams. Emu Oil 1 oz. Oil Blend: Sun Care 1 oz. body butters or add to bath bombs. Calendula Oil 3 oz. Seabuckthorn Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend. body butters or add to bath bombs. body butters or add to bath bombs. Carrot Oil Use these oil blends as your basis for body oils. Seabuckthorn Oil 1 oz. Emu Oil 1 oz. Aloe Vera Oil 2 oz. Tamanu Oil 2 oz. Mango Butter 1 oz. salt scrubs or even as a soap superfatting blend.
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When the double boiler is ready. Let cool slightly. Beeswax Instructions: Place herbs in glass bowl over simmering water (or double broiler). Strain. grated (as noted below) 1/2 Tbsp. Warm the oil stirring often for about 2 . Note: I purchase my cocoa butter in chunks and use the grater blade in a food processor to grate it.com . Ingredients: 1/2 C.Ointments Calendula & Plantain Ointment Submitted by Jennifer of Hersey. Label the jar with the ingredients and date it was made.o. Furnace. I made this is a small batch as an experiment and loved it. Darlene's Ointment #1 Submitted by Darlene of Penna. almond oil 1/2 Tbsp. I use a clean wooden chopstick to stir everything together. PA Easy to make basic ointment. 3 drops lavender e. MI A good all around ointment to soothe irritated skin. partially submerge the sealed bottle of coconut oil in hot water in the sink to liquify it. ENJOY! From Nature With Love Page 131 http://www. Grating the cocoa butter ahead of time makes it very easy to use when needed. Stir in the essential oils.o. I store the grated cocoa butter in a tightly sealed glass jar. Pour into lip balm jars. melt the beeswax pellets and grated cocoa butter. cover with oil. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. It could be made in larger quantities to suite your needs. Place herbs back in bowl over steaming water and add enough beeswax to create the desired consistancy. Dried Calendula Petals 1/2 C.FromNatureWithLove. beeswax pellets 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa butter.. Instructions: While waiting for the water to heat in the double boiler. Ingredients: 3/4 Tbsp. Remove from heat and add all of the oils. jojoba oil 3 drops patchouli e.3 hours. Pour into a clean glass jar and seal tightly. Dried Plantain Leaves Olive Oil to cover About 1 Tbl.
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Shake periodically to disperse oils. Strain and rebottle. VA Ingredients: 1 cup vodka 2 tsp dried yarrow 1 tbsp. and allow blend to age for at least 2-3 weeks before use. Add alcohol (vodka). dried lavender 1 tbsp sage leaves 1 dried bay leaf 1 tsp. This blend can be further diluted in distilled water and used as a spritzer.com Page 134 From Nature With Love . Roll the bottle between your palms gently and allow to settle for a day or two.FromNatureWithLove. http://www. Splash on! Alluring Submitted by Kathy of Lansford.Perfumes & Colognes Aftershave Submitted by Maryam of Lexington. PA All-Natural Alluring Perfume Blend Ingredients: Essential Oils: 7 drops Sandalwood 7 drops Patchouli 3 drops Italian Neroli 1 drop Jasmine Absolute (India) 1 drop Jasmine Absolute (Egypt) Base: 10ml Everclear or high-proof (100+) vodka Instructions: To a 1/2 ounce (15ml) amber glass bottle. Exquisite aroma. add Essential Oils one at a time. whole cloves Instructions: Mix everything together in a glass jar and store in a dark sry spot for 2-3 weeks.
Shake well. KY Earthy. or put in an atomizer. Shake to blend. Shake well. Can apply to skin like a splash. Add bergamot. skin softening body spray. Ingredients: 1/2 oz glycerine 10 drops of vitamin E 3 oz. lime and rosewood oil. Shake to use. Denise's Night Out Submitted by Denise of Clinton. Add vodka. with a hint of floral Ingredients: 30 drops of oil of jasmine (absolute diluted in jojoba oil) 12 drops of essential oil of ylang-ylang 12 drops of essential oil of patchouli 1/2 oz vodka Instructions: Mix all oils together. musky. hydrosol of your choice 1/2 teaspoon of essential or fragrance oil Instructions: Combine all in a 4 oz plastic spray bottle.FromNatureWithLove. Let mellow a few days.com . IL Unisex refreshing citrus perfume Ingredients: 1 oz of vodka (100 proof) 10 drops bergamot essential oil 4 drops lime essential oil 4 drops sweet orange essential oil 2 drops rosewood essential oil Instructions: Pour vodka into sterile glass bottle. spray over skin to retain moisture and add fragrance!! From Nature With Love Page 135 http://www.Citrus Zinger Cologne Submitted by Donna of Woodridge. sweet orange. set aside for one week. IN Scented. Hydrating Perfumed Body Spray Submitted by Nancy of Worthington.
Stir in fragrance oil to desired strength. If it is too hard or soft when it cools on the spoon. Stir and let cool until you can touch the mixture. NM Heavenly scent of lilac in a solid form with optional decorative flowers Ingredients: 1 part fractionated coconut oil 1 part bees wax or hydrogenated jojoba MP 56 Lilac fragrance oil (it is a good idea to have .com Page 136 From Nature With Love . This recipe can be used with other scents also. Instructions: Allow bayleaf or oil to remain in gel and age for approx. If desired take lilac flowers and place them into the mix before it hardens over. http://www. 2-3 days.Lilac Solid Perfume Submitted by Elena of Las Cruces. let it harden. Put into squeeze bottle or pump bottle for easier dispensing. they look the best when they are barely covered. you don't want pesticides! (optional) Instructions: Put bees wax or hydrogenated jojoba and coconut oil into a non-reactive pan and heat on low until wax melts into the oil. add wax or oil. Test the consistency by sticking a cold spoon into the mix. I recommend using a toothpick or tweezers to place them.5 oz for each ounce of fractionated coconut oil Individual lilac flowers cut from the bunch—if possible go for organic. but before it starts to harden. Stir again and pour into containers. Another good way is to make a batch and fill the containers 2/3 full. Then add remaining ingredients and mix well. Men's After Shave Gel Ingredients: 1/2 Cup pure Aloe Vera Gel 1 Tablespoon Water 2 teaspoons 100 proof Vodka 2 teaspoons Witch Hazel 1 bayleaf or 10 drops of essential or fragrance oil. put the flowers on top and spoon another batch on top of them.FromNatureWithLove.
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You will only need a few pieces of this item. Once you like the proportions of your botanicals you are ready to add the fragrance. Package your potpourri in cello bags. Or Holiday Spice. greens and browns perhaps but not navy blue. you will want to choose from a variety of cones. combine them one at a time. oranges. you want to decide which color or colors will be most predominant. Choose a botanical that is bold and large like pomegranates or orange slices or gold amra nuts. It can be simple white and gold. Mix well without crushing the botanicals making sure that there are no pools of oil anywhere. pods etc. clear acetate boxes. Putting it together: Place your base color botanical in a large mixing container or bucket. you can choose white globe amaranths and white angel wings which are different in size. Start adding the botanicals from your other color groups one at a time making sure to record how many cups of each you used. you may want to pick colors that seem to go with the fragrance. A wide ribbon in one of your colors can be used to tie off the bag. It can be very natural and earthy looking or very brilliant. The easiest easy way to add scent to the botanicals is to use a spray bottle and to mix the botanicals as you spray them with essential or fragrance oil.FromNatureWithLove. Choose an appropriate fragrance (if you started with a fragrance in mind you are ready to start mixing). or white or black or any other contrasting color. It helps to pick a variety of sizes or textures. reminds you of warm reds. If it seems like you base color got overwhelmed by the colors. Once you've decided on your colors. shape and texture. You may wish to add a highlight to your mix such as gold. Or. For instance. For example. For instance. Do not add the highlight botanical pieces yet ( you will want to add these after you have packaged your potpourri so that they stand out). cinnamon sticks. if you have a fragrance in mind. Remember to pick various shapes and sizes. Then start choosing botanicals and spices and dried fruits from your other color groups.Potpourri Basic Potpourri Instructions: Choosing the botanicals: Decide on a color scheme. Now you are ready to package your potpourri. if you are choosing browns. glass apothecary jars or anything else that will show off the blend. If you are using more than one botanical for the predominant color. if you want the base color to be white. It can be made with 2 colors or many colors. vanilla â•" you immediately think of whites and natural colors not bright orange. Cardboard boxes with clear acetate From Nature With Love Page 139 http://www. Make a note of how many cups of each botanical you used so you can adjust the proportions as you go and be able to reproduce the mix again later. go back and add more of the base color botanicals to bring it back in balance. Cello bags are a nice inexpensive way to package potpourri.com . cup by cup. until you are pleased with the overall texture. Pick a botanical or a few botanicals in that color. Allow the oil to soak in. nuts.
If you want a stronger smell. Ginger Slices 1/4 C.lime or patchouli fragrance oil Orange Cedarchips. you can either use a food dehydrator or place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and place it in the oven on very very low heat. Albezzia Leaves 1/4 C Starflower Light Green 2 tsp. this will take a few days. Oakmoss 1/2 C. Remember to shake the bag up every couple of days.(food dehydrators can be bought at your local wal-mart. Allow to sit a minute and then toss together.com Page 140 From Nature With Love . 2. You can place the fruit in there and just let it go. and put it in a dark area for 2 weeks. I've found that the dehydrator works the best. 5. I got mine for $20) 3.FromNatureWithLove. Add more FO if desired.lemon. and some more fragrance oil and repeat the last step Fresh Pear Submitted by Michele of Jenison. Sunflower Petals 5 Mango Pods 1/2 C. Check scent. (If using a food dehydrator. Sun Ripened Pear FO Instructions: In glass jar. 6. Citrus Potpourri Submitted by Kimberly of Malaga. Ribbons or natural raffia ties are a nice touch. Slice all the fruit into thin slices. Let rest 2 weeks in dark spot. Package. Close the bags with a twist tie. Rose Petals 1/4 C. Birch cones. Before sealing the package add the highlight pieces one by one so they stand out where they can be seen against the packaging. without tying up your oven. Natural Angel Wings and any other botanical you like Instructions: 1.covers are nice too and can be found at most packaging supplies. layer all ingredients with Mango Pods and Oakmoss on top. Dry it out until it is a light brown color. Lily Petals. Add about 5-10 drops of your prefered fragrance. open the bag. Orange & Light Green Star Flowers. and has almost no smell to it.After the two weeks is up. Times vary for ovens) 4. MI Ingredients: 1/4 C. To dry the fruit out. Add FO to oakmoss and Arti Pods. Allow to sit another 2 weeks. White Angel Wings 1/4 C. Place all the dried fruit and the botanicals into 2 large sandwich plastic bags. NJ Ingredients: 3 Limes 3 Lemons 2 Oranges or Tangerines Orange. http://www. Albezzia leaves.
layer all ingredients BUT angel wings. MI 2-1/2 C. Package. Add more FO to polbosa if desired. Package. Rescent if necessary (if you prefer a stronger scent). Add FO. MI 2-1/2 C. Let sit 2 more weeks. Add the Angel Wings and larkspur. for two weeks. ea. Toss together. let sit a minute.com . cap the jar and let sit. Check scent.: Red Milo Berries Rhododendron Leaves Purple Angel Wings Red Velvet Flowers Sunflower Petals Bleached Polbosa Orange Peel Ribbons Pink Angel Wings Gold Curly Pods Burgundy Hibiscus Flowers Instructions: In glass jar. placing polbosa on top. Mardi Gras Submitted by Michele of Jenison. Toss all together and let sit another week. Dusty Lavender & Rose Ingredients: 3/4 C. toss all together. Purple Larkspur 1/2 C. and then Oak Moss on top.FromNatureWithLove. Open the jar. Heather Fragrance Oil Instructions: In glass jar. Fresh Multi Color Ingredients: 1/4 C. From Nature With Love Page 141 http://www. Add FO to oakmoss and allow it to sit a minute. Cap jar and let rest 2 weeks in a dark place. Purple Angel Wings 1/4 C. layer Orchids. White Milo Berries 2 tsp. Mauve Orchids 3/4 C. in the dark. Milo Berries. and allow to sit another week. Oakmoss in bite-size pieces 1/4 C.Heather Potpourri Submitted by Michele of Jenison.
Toss. Woody Blend Ingredients: 3-5 Carob Bean Pods 1/4 C.Nostalgia Potpourri Submitted by Michele of Jenison. except angel wings and Larkspur. If more is desired. Red Velvet Flower 1/4 C. Cranberry Milo Berries 1/8 C. Bay Leaves 1/2 C. and store another 2 weeks in the dark.com Page 142 From Nature With Love . Lily Petals 1/4 C. and let rest in dark place for two weeks. add to oakmoss and mushroom. Red Rose Petals 1/4 C. Let rest another 2 weeks. MI 2-1/2 C. cap the jar. Old Fashioned Christmas Ingredients: 1/4 C. Rhododendron or Eucalyptus Leaves 1/2 C. Cranberry FO 3/4 tsp. Sponge Mushroom 2 tsp. Package. Check scent. Toss all. Check scent. Add FO blend to oakmoss and let sit a minute. Cinnamon FO Instructions: In glass jar. Purple Larkspur 1/2 C. Gold Curly Pods 3/4 tsp. layer all ingredients. MI 2 C. Purple Angel Wings 1/4 C. with oakmoss on top. cap jar. Oakmoss 1/4 C. http://www. Toss everything together. Package. and let rest 2 weeks in a dark place. Ginger Slices 1/2 C.FromNatureWithLove. Add more FO to oakmoss if desired and toss. layer all ingredients with oakmoss and mushroom on top. Green Kernifern 1/8 C. Kernifern 1/2 C. Add FO to oakmoss and mushroom and let sit a minute. Oakmoss 1/4 C. Patchouli FO Instructions: In glass jar. Apple FO 1/2 tsp. Patchouli Potpourri Submitted by Michele of Jenison. adding angel wings and larkspur when FO has been absorbed by other ingredients.
cap jar. add Pink and Purple Angel Wings. Purple Larkspur 1/4 C. Package. Let sit another week. and let sit a couple weeks in dark place. MI 2-1/2 C. Mauve Orchids or Violet Babu cut 1/2 C. Ginger Slices 1/4 C. Pink Angel Wings 1/4 C. Add FO to oakmoss and allow to sit a minute. Rose Petals 1/2 C. Pink Rose Buds 2 tsp. Pink & Pretty Ingredients: 1/4 C. White Milo Berries 1/4 C. and Purple Larkspur. Pink Angel Wings 1/2 C. Milo Berries. and Oak Moss on top. Toss and let sit another week. Oakmoss 1/4 C. When scent is satisfactory. Rose Petals. Romance FO Instructions: In glass jar. Hibiscus Flowers or Rosehips 1/4 C. Hibiscus Flowers. layer Leaves. Eucalyptus Leaves 1/4 C. Check scent and add FO if stronger scent is desired. MI 2-1/2 C. Buds. Package.FromNatureWithLove. Add more FO to oakmoss if desired. Hibiscus Flowers 1/4 C. Toss together.com . Oak Moss 1/4 C. and let rest in the dark for two weeks. Red and Romantics Ingredients: 1/4 C. layer all ingredients with oakmoss on top. Purple Angel Wings 2 tsp. Romance Submitted by Michele of Jenison. cap jar. Let sit another 2 weeks. Rose Petals 1/8 C. From Nature With Love Page 143 http://www. Rose Buttons 1/2 C. Add FO and let sit a minute. Plumeria FO Instructions: In glass jar.Plumerian Delight Potpourri Submitted by Michele of Jenison. toss everything. White or Natural Milo Berries 1/8 C. Check scent.
Check scent. Orange Peel Ribbons 1 tsp. cap jar. Toss all together. Gold Curly Pods 1/8 C. Woody Blend Ingredients: 1/8 C. Black Eyed Susans 1/2 C. oakmoss. Package. of Sunshine Ingredients: 1/4 C.Sunflower Submitted by Michele of Jenison. Polbosa Bleached 1/8 c. oakmoss on top. Sponge Mushroom 1/2 C. If stronger scent desired. and let sit another 2 weeks. and pinecones. Bay Leaves 1/4 C. MI 2-1/2 C. layer all ingredients. Mini Pine Cones 1/2 C. Curly Pods 1/4 C. Vanilla Bay Submitted by Michele of Jenison. Oakmoss 1/4 C. Add FO to oakmoss and let sit a minute. add more to mushrooms. Orange Peel Ribbons 1/4 C. Package. cap jar. Add FO to top ingredients and let sit a minute. MI 2 C. Check scent. Vanilla FO 1 tsp. pine cones.FromNatureWithLove. Toss all. and mushrooms on top.com Page 144 From Nature With Love . and let rest in dark place for 2 weeks. Bay Leaves 3-5 Carob Bean Pods 1/4 C.layer all ingredients with oakmoss. Bleached Polbosa 1/2 C. Rose Leaves Instructions: In glass jar. Bay Rum FO Instructions: In glass jar. Yellow Sunflower Petals 1/8 C. Let sit another 2 weeks. Add more FO to oakmoss if desired. Oakmoss 1/2 C. and let sit 2 weeks in the dark. http://www.
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3) Makes enough for two applications. a dropper of sandalwood oil and two droppers of orange essential oil.Scrubs Almond-Oatmeal Body Scrub Submitted by Elise of Lake Elsinore. honey 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops palmarosa essential oil 1 cup ground almonds 1 cup colloidal oatmeal Instructions: You will need 2 ceramic or glass bowls. leaving the skin restored after each use. 3) Remove from heat and stir in the floral water. 7) Instructions for use: place a small dab in the palm of your hand. the aloe heals.5 oz ground apricot kernel 1 oz melt and pour glycerine soap 1 oz aloe vera gel 1 oz rice bran oil (or other light weight oil suitable for use on the face) Orange and Sandalwood Essential oils Instructions: 1) In a double boiler melt the soap. The ingredients will blend more thoroughly and fragrance will stablilize into a nutty. 2) Once thoroughly melted. Add more essential oil and floral water until the desired scent and consistency is achieved. Store in the refigerator. 6) Scrape the scrub into glass containers and seal for a day or two. 5) Stiring frequently. add the aloe vera gel and safflower oil. jar. add water and rub into a lathery paste. Typically the scrub is slightly more thin than creamy peanut butter. 1) Cut the aloe leaves in half lengthwise and scoop out the clear gel into a bowl. 4) Mix thoroughly and then stir in the ground apricot kernel. woody and vanilla scent.FromNatureWithLove. safflower oil moisturizes and apricot kernel exfoliates. OR Apricot Kernel Face and Body Scrub Ingredients: 2 oz citrus blend or orange blossom floral water 1. Apricot Kernel Face and Body Scrub Submitted by Annette of Eugene. 2) Place the almonds and oatmeal into the second bowl. Mix in the honey and essential oils. allow the mixture to cool. and a sterilized 8-oz.com Page 146 From Nature With Love . adding a little distilled water as needed to make a thick paste. a stainless steel spoon. Stir in the liquid. CA Ingredients: 2 to 3 aloe vera leaves 2 Tbs. http://www. Massage the lather onto face or other areas and rinse with warm water. The gentle glycerine soap cleanses.
Add sea salt and ground almonds.com . This mixture's messy. stir in the baby shampoo and there you have it. castor oil. Body Scrub Bliss Submitted by Jenna of Troy.FromNatureWithLove. Mix well. Remove from heat. From Nature With Love Page 147 http://www. Ingredients: 2 cups colloidal oatmeal coarse 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup chopped dried orange rinds 1/2 cup peach kernel oil 1/4 cup hazelnut oil 2 Tbsp vitamin E 1000 IU oil 8 drops geranium essential oil 4 drops lime essential oil Instructions: Mix together all ingredients and pour into a glass jar or container.Body Scrub Submitted by Minh of Albany. Finally. so apply to damp skin while in the shower. and apricot kernel oil together. Stone in a cool. dry place. MO Give the gift of flake-free skin with this yummy scrub. CA Use this in the tub or shower to rub off dry skin Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon beeswax 1 teaspoon castor oil 1/2 teaspoon apricot kernel oil 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon almond meal 1 1/2 tablespoon shampoo base Instructions: First melt the beeswax.
Add fragrance/essential oils drop by drop while processing. calendula etc. AL Ingredients: 1 cup 'sugar in the raw' 2 tlbs honey 2 tlbs rose hydrosol 2 tlbs fractionated coconut oil 1/4 cup epsom salts Fragrance oil of choice to 'taste' Instructions: Mix all together. powdered lavender buds. http://www. Gently.it can be easily modified to suit your skin type Ingredients: 1/4 C rolled oats 1/4 C powdered milk (buttermilk or goats milk works great) 1 Tbsp table or sea salt Extras added to above: 1Tbsp cornmeal (for extra exfoliation) 1Tbsp rose petal powder 1tsp neem powder (for problem skin) Instructions: Put all ingredients in food processor and process until fine. chamomile. To Use: place 1 ...Body/Facial Scrub Submitted by Hope of Ventura. Keeps well. Note: I use this on my skin daily and modify as needed. Other additives could be: powdered lemon or orange peel.2 Tbsp of mixture in palm and wet (water/hydrosol/floral water) until paste-like. Brown Sugar Scrub Submitted by Brenda of Chatom. CA Made with everyday ingredients.FromNatureWithLove.com Page 148 From Nature With Love . Give it a stir each time you use it. massage into skin and rinse well.
Add oil and fragrance oil and blend thoroughly until emulsified. Add essential oils to the carrier oil before mixing with salts mixture. use ample amount and rub viggorously in circular motion.FromNatureWithLove.Cleansing Aromatic Salt Glow Submitted by Kymberli Gayle of Manchester. NY A salt scrub that's EASY to make and use! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dead sea salt fine 1 oz honey glycerin soap. melted 1 oz goats milk glycerin soap melted 1/2 cup liquid castille soap 3/4 cup favroite oil blend or sunflower oil 1-2 tsps. Mica Instructions: Heat melted glycerin soap and liquid soap until warmed and stir in the mica until well blended. That's it! I was VERY frustrated by salt scrubs/salt glow recipes that dripped all over and were an oily mess. NH Clears the skin of dead cells and toxins while soaking up minerals and leaving a healthy glow. Before bathing or showering. Add salt and stir well to mix completely. This type of salt scrub firms up enough to scoop out what's needed and it doesn't drip all over the place! And best of all it leaves the skin so soft and clean! Enjoy! Diane :-) South Shore Soapworks From Nature With Love Page 149 http://www. Ingredients: 1/4 cup sea salt 1/4 cup epsom salts 1/4 cup skin oil (almond and apricot work well) 1 T baking soda 1 T borax 12 drops essential oil ( try 8 drops of geranium and 4 drops of lavender) Instructions: In a canning jar(wide mouth) mix salts well. fragrance oil 1/2 tsp. then add baking soda and borax and mix again. Enjoy Diane's Body Polish Submitted by Diane of East Islip. Set into a nice herb bath and soak for 20 minutes.com . or rinse off in the shower. Add oils to salts and mix and store. Either way it will leave your skin clean and soft and give you a subtle fragrence that will enhance your mood.
FromNatureWithLove.add a small amount of water added to a tsp or so of scrub! http://www. To use. then add oils and stir well.Fruit n Honey Oatmeal Body Scrub 1/4 cup mashed ripe mango 1 mashed kiwi 1/2 cup colloidal oatmealfine or coarse 1/4 cup aritha powder 2 tablespoons rose petal powder. orange peel powder or lemon peel powder 1 tablespoon goats milk powder 1 teaspoon honey Heavy Cream as needed Mix all ingredients together using enough heavy cream to make a thick paste.com Page 150 From Nature With Love . Happy Skin Scrub Submitted by Maryam of Lexington. pimples. Store in a jar. Massage into the skin using a circular motion and then rinse with warm water. and blemishes Ingredients: 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup rice (brown) 1/4 cup comfrey (dried) 1/4 cup oregano (dried) 1/8 cup anise seed 1/2 cup calendula 1 1/2 cups clay 1/4 cup myrrh 1 drop tea tree essential oil 1 drop lavender essential oil Instructions: Grind and sift all ingredients except oils a few times until powdery. VA This scrub is good for acne.
From Nature With Love Page 151 http://www.Lavender Rose Sugar Scrub Submitted by Jenn of Bechtelsville. PA Ingredients: 1 cup sugar or brown sugar 1/4 cup almond oil (or other oil of choice) 1/2 tsp. and color (mix powder with a little oil before you mix it in). Add liquid soap & oils. package as desired. aloe. Instructions: Combine brown sugar and oil until it reaches a paste like consistency.com . or other light oil 1 tbsp jojoba oil 3/8 cup epsom salts (or other coarse salt) 1 tsp aloe gel (optional) a few drops peppermint EO a few drops tea tree EO (less than the mint) blue or green mica powder for color (optional) Instructions: Melt glycerin soap base in a double boiler. Stir in salt. Remove from heat. Plop into a glass or plastic container and let cool (or you can use immediately as long as it's thick to your liking). essential oils.o. the mixture should be thick and goupy but still warm. Than add vitamin e and fragrance. safflower. Mint Salt Scrub Submitted by Cindy of Allegan. vitamin E 6-8 drops rose fo 4-6 drops lavender e. By this time.FromNatureWithLove. MI Moisturizing Scrub that Doubles as a soap Ingredients: 1/2 oz glycerin soap base 1/8 cup liquid castille soap 1/8 cup sunflower.
Oatmeal Body Scrub
Submitted by Elise of Lake Elsinore, CA Exfoliate dead skin cells and give the skin a smooth texture Ingredients: 1 handful brown lentils 1 handful coarse rolled oats 1/2 tsp. carrot oil 1/2 tsp. jojoba oil water Instructions: 1)In a blender, reduce the lentils to a coarse powder. Add the rolled oats and process again to make powder; then add the oils and process again. Blend in water by the teaspoonful until the mixture becomes a thick paste. 2) Spoon the miture into a bowl. Massage the scrub all over the body before a shower or bath, paying paticular attention to dry areas. Makes enough for one application.
Sugar & Spice Body Polish
1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 4 T orange peel powder 1/4 cup sunflower oil 1/4 cup peach kernel oil 1/8 cup meadowfoam seed oil or jojoba 1 t T50 1/4 cup rice bran oil 1/8 cup wheatgerm oil 1/2 - 1 tsp orange and cinnamon Fragrance oil or apple spice Fragrance oil or any other spice scent FO of your choice. Mix the dry ingredients together. Mix the oils and the fragrance oil together. Combine the oils and dry ingredients and package in a suitable jar type container. To use, scoop out and massage into the skin.
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Summer Salt Scrub
Submitted by Jo Ann of Silver Spring, MD A refreshing salt scrub for summer! Ingredients: (* All ingredients are approximate, use more or less to suit) 2 cups Sea Salt 1/2 cup Corn Meal 1/2 cup light oil 1 TSP Soapnut or liquid soap (opt) EO or FO (for summer I use citrus scents like lemon, orange, grapefruit) Powdered colorant (opt) Instructions: (*note: mix thoroughly each time an ingredient is added) Pour & mix salt and corn meal in a large bowl. Mix in colorant & soapnut if using. For summer I use yellow, coral, or other "sunshiney" colors. I also add in a teeny bit of cosmetic grade glitter. Add EO or FO's and let sit overnight with a paper towel covering it to "fix" the scent. Next, pour and mix the oil and liquid soap. I prefer light oils like grapeseed or almond, especially for the summer mix. For drier skin in the winter I use a heavier oil. The consistancy should be like damp sand. Scoop into a plastic container (glass is too risky as this should be in the shower). To use, scoop out a couple of fingerfulls and rub along the body BEFORE washing. Actually, with the soap already in it (you can omit if you like) additional washing may not be necessary, but I would avoid the face and other sensitive areas. DEFINITELY avoid any cuts or abrasions as the salt would sting!
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5-Alive Air Freshner
Submitted by Sofi of Montreal, QC 5-Alive Type EO Blend Air Freshner Ingredients: 1 tsp of vodka (the stronger the better) (almost) 2oz distilled water 12 drops Sweet Orange EO 12 drops Grapefruit EO 11 drops Tangerine EO 7 drops Mandarin EO 4 drops Bergamot EO 2 drops Lemon EO 2 drops Lime EO 2 drops May Chang EO (Litsea Cubeba) Instructions: Pour vodka into sterile glass cobalt/amber bottle (60ml/2oz.). Add essential oils. Shake well, add distilled water, cap with an atomiser. Shake well before each use. * A 2oz bottle is good for about 500 sprays. ** If you double the recipe to make 4oz, add 1 drop each of lemongrass and ginger EO... mmmmmmm *** Do not spray directly over furniture or fabrics. Keep away from flame. Do not spray near drinks, food or eyes. Keep away from children.
Air Freshner Gel
Ingredients: Air Freshener Gel Base Candle Dye Candle Fragrance Oil Instructions: Air freshener gels are easy to make if you use our gel base. You simply start by melting the gel base in a double boiler being careful not to overheat it. It takes a while so be patient. Don't stir too much because it will make air bubbles. Once your base is liquid, add candle dyes drop by drop, stirring to get a uniform color. Once you are satisfied with the color, add your fragrance oil (1/2 - 1 oz per 8 oz gel base). Be careful to choose your colors and fragrance oils carefully because if your fragrance oil is yellow or orange in color, it will affect the color of your gel making it difficult to get colors like purple or blue. Quickly pour your gel into glass jars or votive containers. Let them set up.
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Anointing Oil
Submitted by Ray of El Paso, TX Used for anointing purposes Ingredients: 17 drops Maja fragrance oil 3-4 drops sandalwood fragrance oil 2 -3 drops woodspice fragrance oil 1 oz fractionated coconut oil to dilute. Instructions: Combine and use to anoint.
Body Powder
Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup arrowroot powder 1/3 cup oatmeal fine Mica Essential Oil Instructions: Mix the dry ingredients and add the essential oil drop by drop mixing very well. Add 1/4 tsp of mica to color.
Botanical Oil Bottle
Instructions: Fill a glass bottle with dried potpourri and fill to the top with liquid paraffin. Seal the cork into place with sealing wax and package the bottle in a basket with a wick stopper. Give instructions to remove the cork and place the wick stopper into the jar. Once the wick has absorbed some paraffin, the lamp is ready to light.
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Celestial Dreams Pillow
Submitted by Celeste Murray A small pillow filled with wonderful scents to help enhance your sleep Ingredients: 1 tbsp Frankincense 1 tbsp Sandalwood 2 tbsp Rose petals 1 tbsp Orris root powder or other fixative of choice 1-2 drops Sandalwood essential oil 1-2 drops Rose essential oil Instructions: Sew a natural fiber pouch, fill with mixture, and sew shut. Place between pillow and case for heavenly dreams.
Cool Foot Powder
Submitted by Eric of Yakima, WA A minty scented soothing foot powder Ingredients: <1 tsp finely ground peppermint> <1 tsp finely ground arnica flowers> <1/4 cup cornstarch> <3/4 cup baking soda> <1 tsp white clay> <25-30 drops peppermint and spearmint essential oils> Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shake before use. Store in cool, dark location. Shelf life up to 1 year
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Crystal Gel Air Fresheners
Submitted by Andrea of Worcester, MA These are great Non-molding air fresheners. Use an EO for best scent throw Ingredients: 1 tsp Agrosoak Polymer crystals(Soil Moist) 3 TBSP vodka 4 oz Distilled Water EO or FO Liquid Coloring(if desired) 8oz 'Jelly' Jar Instructions: Add vodka, EO and COloring to jar. Mix WELL. Add polymer crystals. Stir. Add water (Jar should be about 1/2 full) Wait. Crystals will expand to fill jar. Use an EO witha strong scent (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemongrass) for the best scent throw. Liquid Potpourri oil (concentrated) can be used in place of color, scent, vodka and water.
Flea Powder
Submitted by Maryam of Lexington, VA For use on pets, beds, or carpets Ingredients: 2 cups baking soda 1 cup pennyroyal (dried) 1 cup lavender (dried) 1 cup rosemary (dried) 5 drops citronella EO 5 drops pennyroyal EO 10 drops lemon EO 5 drops rosemary EO 10 drops lavender EO Instructions: Blend herbs until they form a fine powder and then blend with baking soda. Add eo's and mix well. Store in a powder sifter. Sprinkle a small amount onto your carpets or put a small amount on your animal bed. Let sit and then vacuum.
Fragrance Spray
Instructions: Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil blend or fragrance oil to 1 oz of Everclear or high proof vodka. Stir and add 2-3 oz of distilled water. Transfer to a glass sprayer bottle.
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Gel Air Fresheners
Submitted by Brenda of Warrenton, MO Ingredients: 1 packet knox gelatin 3/4 c. water 1/4 c.vodka 1-2 TBS.fragrance oil food coloring if disired 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.
Glitter Gel for the Body
Submitted by Clementine of Boston, MA Ingredients: 1/4 cup aloe moist 1 teaspoon glycerin 1/4 teaspoon mica or glitter 5 drops fragrance oil Pinch of mica for color Instructions: Mix aloe and glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in glitter, fragrance and mica.
Making a Tea
Instructions: Pouring 2 cups of boiling water over 1 oz of dried herb (double the amount if using fresh) and allow it to sit for 2-4 minutes or 5-10 minutes for barks, roots, and other hard plant material. Teas can be used in the bath, as foot soaks, hair rinses, wetting agents for facials, skin wash for wounds or irritated skin, or of course for taking internally. Teas can also replace water in skin care formulations however care must be taken to preserve your finished product properly.
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Pour about 10 oz of vodka over the herbs and then add about 20 oz of water.Making a Tincture Instructions: Place 6 . Store in an amber glass bottle. Mix and then let it sit in a dark cool place. balms. replace the water with 1 part water and 1 part tincture. If you buy the apothecary with the dome lid.8 oz of dried herbs in a large glass jar. toners. grapeseed and safflower work well). To make a vinegar tincture. Strain the oil again and add about 5% T 50 when cooled. St. lotions. lavender. Melon Blossom Foot Soak 2 cups Dead Sea Salt medium grain Pinch of FDC Coral Mica and a pinch of Gold Karat Sparkle Mica 1/4 oz Watermelon Seed Oil 1 tablespoon dried calendula petals & peppermint leaves crushed or any other dried botanical of your choice. Simmer the oil for 2 hours over steam or in a double boiler. Add the watermelon seed oil and fragrance oil. creams.FromNatureWithLove. massage blends. Making an Infused Oil Instructions: Place 4 oz of dried herbs in a pan and cover with the desired vegetable oil (olive. John's Wort and nettle are especially useful for skin care formulations for dry skin conditions. To use: Pour 1/2 cup of salt into a bowl large enough for soaking both feet. Tinctures can be used to make balms. To make a calendula. Remove the oil from the heat and strain the oil through a fine cheesecloth. lotions. chamomile. lavender. Package in clear glass (Our 10 oz apothecary jar would work nicely). Simmer the oil for another 2 hours over steam. Try using our lotion base fragranced with melon blossom fragrance oil to top off your foot treatment. strain the liquid through a fine cheesecloth into a dark amber glass bottle. Use this infused oil in creams. salves. bath oils. Place another 4 oz of dried herb in the pan and cover with the strained oil (add a little bit more if necessary to cover the herbs). Shake the bottle every so often for 2 weeks. follow the above directions but replace the vodka with vinegar. Infused oils of calendula. sunflower. http://www. marshmallow root. you can stuff the lid with dried botanicals or potpourri. soap etc.com Page 160 From Nature With Love . salves. etc. chamomile or other herbal cream. Mix well. lip balm. comfrey root. Add the dried botanicals. After 2 weeks. 1/2 tsp Melon Blossom Fragrance Oil Color the salts first with the micas. Add hot water and soak.
Tint with food color. From Nature With Love Page 161 http://www. Keep in spray bottle. solution will become cloudy. Then quickly stir in the essential oil and rub into both hands. Refreshing blue or green color adds to the experience. working the oil into the skin and around the cuticles. Kicking feet in air like a little kid while drying may refresh sprit at same time. Add water and witch hazel. Moisturizing Hand Treatment Oil If winter is doing a number on your hands.com . cover hands with a pair of gloves and leave for 30 minutes. try this super rich hand treatment: 1 tsp carrot oil 1 tsp flax seed oil 1 tsp jojoba 1 drop essential oil of geranium (optional) Slowly warm up the 3 oils while you soak your hands in hot water. spray on feet and let air dry.Minty Toes Foot Spray Submitted by Ruth Herron of Philadelphia.FromNatureWithLove. PA Refreshes and Sooths the tiredest and Stinkiest Feet Ingredients: 1 cup everclear 1/2 cup distilled or filtered water 1/2 cup witch hazel 1 ml tea tree essential oil 1ml pepermint essential oil food color Instructions: Add essential oils into everclear and stir. For best results.
MA Shoe Powder Ingredients: 1/4 cup Baking Soda 1/8 cup Arrowroot Powder 1 tbsp Dendritic salt 3 tsp fragrance (Baby Powder works great) Instructions: Mix fragrance with dendritic salt. NY Moisturising anti-fungal oil Ingredients: 10 ml sweet almond oil 5 ml hempseed oil 10 drops vitamin E oil 10 drops tea tree EO 3 drops myrrh EO 5 drops lavender EO Instructions: Mix all the ingredients and store in a cool.com Page 162 From Nature With Love . Shoe Powder Submitted by Andrea of Worcester. Sprinkle in shoes/ sneakers.FromNatureWithLove. dark place. My husband no longer has stinky feet! http://www. Mix into baking soda and arrowroot powder.Nail Oil Submitted by Yuliya of New York. Massage into nails and area around nails as desired.
From Nature With Love Page 163 http://www.FromNatureWithLove. of wheat germ oil 7 drops of tangerine EO 7 drops of geranium EO 5 drops of lavendar EO 5 drops of neroli EO 5 drops of carrot seed EO Instructions: Blend all oils together and massage into affected ares 1 to 2 times daily.com . camelina oil 1 tsp. of avocado oil 1 tsp. CA Ingredients: 3 tbsp.Stretch Mark Oil Submitted by Alisha of Pasadena.
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FromNatureWithLove.95 liter 4 quarts (1 gal.2 cups 1 liter = 2.775 lbs U.S. 1 liter = 4.18 grams or approx.8 liters Metric to U.035 ounce 100 grams = 3.) = 3. 1 militers = 1/5 teaspoon 5 ml = 1 teaspoon 15 ml = 1 tablespoon 34 ml = 1 fluid oz. 350 drops 1 teaspoon is about 5 ml/cc 1 gallon of most oils is approximately 7.Useful Conversions Approximate Equivalents 1 oz = 2 tablespoons or 6 teaspoons or 30 ml/cc or 28.35 grams or approx. 100 ml = 3.5 ounces 500 grams = 1.26 gallon Weight 1 gram = .1 pints 1 liter = 1.4 fluid oz.06 quarts 1 liter = .10 pounds 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds 1 kilogram = 35 oz. 700 drops 1/2 oz = 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons or 15ml/cc 14. to Metric 1/5 teaspoon = 1 milliliter 1 teaspoon = 5 ml 1 tablespoon = 15 ml 1/5 cup = 50 ml 1 cup = 240 ml 2 cups (1 pint) = 470 ml 4 cups (1 quart) = . 240 ml = 1 cup 1 liter = 34 fluid oz.com .S. From Nature With Love Page 165 http://www.
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FromNatureWithLove.unless you have sensitive skin. They can cause burning. In general. stay indoors. highly potent substances. yarrow. These can be used neat on burns. Older children can learn to use essential oils safely. If you are using photosensitizing oils on your skin. • Vary the essential oils you use. Because essential oils are concentrated. or wait at least four hours before going out during the day. ingredients and instructions for use. their shelf lives and their effects on different skin types. pimples and other skin eruptions . Bergamot contains bergaptene. neroli. From Nature With Love Page 167 http://www. Oils such as lavendar. when treating children with essential oils. tangerine. the date you prepared the blend. Buy your oils from a trustworthy source and beware of cheap essential oils. comments. Some can cause skin irritations. or tea tree and a few others are exceptions to this rule. The oils generally used for children are lavender. petitgrain. and the method of application. Give your body a chance to rid itself of the constituents of a particular oil or oils. While it is alright to use a small amount of a blend such as a facial oil blend for a long period of time. the dosage and frequency used. • Keep all essential oils out of the reach of young children. but they should nevertheless be supervised. roman chamomile. use them at night. You should also be familiar with the different carrier oils.Aromatherapy Information Guidelines for the use of Essential Oils There are many ways in which you can use essential oils. mandarin. recommended dilutions and the various methods of application. The potential hazards of an essential oil depend on the compounds in the oil. it is not recommended that you use an application of the same blend of oils over your entire body for more than two weeks at a time. Some are irritating to mucous membranes and should be used with caution. Here are a few guidelines to ensure safe and effective use of essential oils: • Use only pure essential oils from plants. a powerful photosensitizer that wil cause allergic reactions in some individuals. insect bites. • Some of the citrus oils greatly increase photosensitivity. to use them effectively. Prices of essential oils vary greatly and are subject to fluctuation and few are inexpensive. Your notes should include ingredients and proportions. and improvements to be made next time. some can raise or lower blood pressue and some can even cause abortions so become familiar with the oils you intend to use. eucalyptus and tea tree. use one-third to one-half the adult dosage and select only non-toxic oils.) Of the citrus oils. Alternate with a blend of different oils containing different chemical constituents at least every two weeks. bergamot is the most photosensitizing. • Keep all essential oils away from the eyes.com . you must know how to work with them safely. skin irritation and photosensitivity. you need to understand the properties of the oils. however. Always keep good notes on blends that you make so that you can replicate something if needed. Label finished products with the date the product was made. (Bergaptene-free oil is available. • Most essential oils should not be used undiluted (neat) on the skin. If you do have a reaction then it is probably an allergy to the oil and you should not try to use it on your skin. You can test new oils by diluting them with a carrier oil and massaging it into the soles of your feet. Oils will usually not irritate the thicker skin. frankincense.
One or two capsules (200-400 IU) per two-ounce bottle of carrier oil is enough. Using more of an oil will not get you better results. A carrier can be any high-quality vegetable oil such as almond. headache. I do not advise you to try this on your own." Keep in miind that 1 ounce of essential oil is the equivalent of several pounds of the actual plant material. such as lavender. start with no more than two or three oils at a time. keep essential oils away from the reach of children. in fact. apricot. · · · 1% dilution: 5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil 2% dilution: 7-14 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil 3% dilution: 15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil http://www. dilute with straight vegetable oil. skin irritation and/or other symptoms. • Use extra caution when using essential oils during pregnancy. lavender. are sedating in low dilutions and stimulating in high dilutions. the elderly and those with health concerns. Again. Make blends in small amounts and use within a few months. not water as water will cause further absorption. spearmint and frankincense. When making blends for the first time. Methods of Application . pregnant women.com Page 168 From Nature With Love .Dilutions The most effective way to dilute essential oils is in a carrier oil. Carrier oils should be stored away from heat and light to ensure their freshness. hazelut. epilepsy or heart disease. The addition of jojoba oil as 10% of your carrier oil will help extend the shelf life of your blnd as will Vitamin E oil which is an excellent anti-oxidant. you may experience nausea.FromNatureWithLove. olive. There is no need to go beyond a 3% dilution for any purpose. especially during the first trimester. either through the skin or through inhalation. • "Too much of anything is no good. chamomile. geranium.• Although some very experienced aromatherapists can safely prescribe the oral use of essential oils. grapeseed or sesame. neroli. Be aware of how the oils you use can affect these conditions. Ylang-Ylang. Some oils. If this happens. it may cause adverse effects. A 1% dilution should be used on children. wheatgerm. kukui. adding it to any aromatherapy blend will help extend the life of most vegetable oils. A safe and effective dilution for most aromatherapy applications is 2% (2 drops of essential oil per 100 drops of carrier oil). • Essential oils must be used cautiosly with the elderly and those who have serious health problems such as asthma. macadamia. jasmine absolute. get some fresh air. They can be stored in the refrigerator for extended shelf life. Stick to the very safe oils such as rose. sandlewood. If you ever experience skin irritation or accidently get essential oils in the eyes. The more complicated blends require a bit more knowledge because the oils have synergistic effects (meaning that the combination of oils have properties greater than the um of the individual oils). If you've been overexposed to an essential oil. the citruses.
which improve as they age. use teaspoon measurements. The longest-lasting oils. From Nature With Love Page 169 http://www. they have a shelf life of several years. the temperature and the opening of the dropper of course. Use an ordinary dropper that you purchase from a pharmacy.The size of a drop however varies depending on the viscosity of the oil. Storage and Shelf Life Essential oils need to be stored away from heat and light to preserve their freshness and potency. tend to be the thick resins such as frankincense and myrrh.com . woods such as sandlewood.FromNatureWithLove. When making large portions. roots like vetiver. When stored properly. The citrus oils have the shortest shelf life of all essential oils and should be used within one year. as well as other oils. including spikenard and patchouli. Use the chart above from Keville and Green's Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art as a guideline.
3-15 drops diluted in a carrier depending on the oil.g. lavender or tea tree).3-8 drops in a bowl of hot water will help relieve congestion. • Hand/Foot Bath .this is a great way to obtain the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy when a bath is not possible. • Room Spray . http://www. • Compress . Adjust amounts for baby baths and use only the safe oils. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the vapours. people with health concerns and children.use a 2-3% dilution (10-12 drops per ounce of vegetable oil) or 1% (5 drops per ounce of carrier oil) for pregnant women.Various Methods of Application • Massage/Body Oil .3-5 drops per quart of warm water. • Tub Bath . This is a good way to treat fungal problems of the foot.FromNatureWithLove. • Inhalation . Use 3-4 drops in a little 1 quart tub of warm water and soak for 10 minutes..20 drops per 4 ounces of water in a spray bottle. • Douche . coughing and chest infections.5-10 drops per sitz bath • Fragrant Body Water . You can also put 3 drops of an oil on a handerchief. Caution: Choose non-irritant oils only (e. • Sitz Bath . pillow or cotton ball in a zip lock baggie.5 drops per cup of warm or cold water.5-10 drops per 4 ouces of water in a spray bottle.com Page 170 From Nature With Love . Caution: never do an inhalation during an asthma attack or with epileptic people.
As it melts. A candle is basically a block of wax or fat (fuel) wrapped around a wick. Eventually the development of paraffin revolutionized the candle industry and we were able to achieve long burning.thick columns of wax that can be made in a variety of geometric shapes. These are typically used in small spaces like bath rooms for fragrance. Nowadays. Candle scraps and pieces of shaved wax can all be kept and recycled so nothing goes to waste.1 inch in diameter and are made to fit in a candle holder. They are generally used to create a peaceful. without color or fragrance. tallow and beeswax. There are also a number of different specialty waxes that are used to give candles longer burning times and special effects.thick little candles about 2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches tall. Tea lights . The techniques used in candlemaking are relatively simple however the art of candlemaking cannot be mastered simply by reading about the techniques. Votives . From Nature With Love Page 171 http://www. They came in standard sizes and shapes.little containers candles used for warming potpourri pots and food trays. even burning candle. candles can be made with pure beeswax or pure paraffin or a blend of the two. The earliest forms of fuel were animals fats. inexpensive candles. Tapers can also be made with a mold or by rolling sheets of wax around a wick. colors & fragrances. Pillar candles .candles that are poured into a vessel of some sort that contains the melted wax as it burns. can be melted down again and re used. Candles were meant to be burned so no matter how beautiful your candle comes out. Now candlemaking is an art form and candles have become decorative works of art that come in an infinite variety of shapes. romantic ambiance and are treasured for their relaxing effect. Novelty candles . Candles have recently become a big part of home decor and this has encouraged the development of new techniques and materials. sizes. Good note taking will allow you to determine what works and what doesn't and when you perfect your candle. The materials you use will determine the quality of your candles but each candle will require a different combination of materials and techniques.com . Only a process of trial and error and good note taking can make you an expert on the subject of candles. you will be able to reproduce it.irregularly shaped candles that are made by molding or sculpting wax in the shape of various objects/figurines. The wick burns and melts the solid fuel around it. remember it isn't done until it burns well so keep working at it until you get a good smokeless.FromNatureWithLove. Types of Candles Container candles .tall thin candles that are about 1/2 .Candlemaking Introduction Candles were once used merely as a source of light and were simple and plain. What ever doesn't work. it â•œwicksâ•• the fuel up through the fibers and then vaporizes the fuel. These candles are usually made of soft wax. plant waxes. These are the typical dinner table candles and are made by repeatedly dipping the wick into a container of wax until the taper is the right diameter. Tapers . smoke free.
boxes.there are a number of polymer additives that can be used to prevent color fading. they can really increase the quality of your candles. Used properly. http://www. Dipping . flowers etc) you will want to avoid using stearic acid as you will be unable to see through the outer coating. You will need to follow the manufacturers directions for use to achieve the proper results.Rolled candles are probably the easiest to make.a group of highly refined waxes that are generally used to increase wax to wax adhesion or make waxes more pliable and elastic or to make waxes more durable and hard. Commonly Used Waxes Beeswax . The natural force of gravity creates a tapered effect. doesn't shrink as it hardens (so you don't need to top of your candles as they harden). (shells. mottle.Molded candles are made by pouring wax into molds. plastic shapes etc.FromNatureWithLove. raise the melting point of a candle. Rolled . They should generally be melted with a small amount of your wax blend and then added to the rest of the batch of wax. leaves.com Page 172 From Nature With Love . Wax Additives When combined with waxes. This will ensure proper melting and thorough blending.Beeswax is the secretion of honeybees used to form their honey storage combs. Synthetic polymers . Microcrystallines .when combined with paraffin waxes at the right temperature and in the right ratio. Beeswax burns slowly. increase the luster of a candle. This makes a hard candle that resists bending or caving in. Stearic acid also helps opacify a translucent wax.Methods of Candlemaking Molding . Stearic acid is usually used at a rate of about 2-5 tablespoons per pound of wax. The beeswax has a slight honey smell and is yellow brown in color and contains bee parts and bits of pollen. opacify and create other special effects. Each layer hardens and makes the taper thicker and thicker. It aids in mold release. After the honey is removed. the wax needs to be filtered and bleached to get white wax. and tends to be soft and tacky (making it difficult to release from molds). Stearic acid . molded candles and cast candles. Tapers. bee keepers generally melt down the combs and reform it into blocks of beeswax.Poured candles refers to any candle that was made by pouring wax into a molded form this includes container candles. Usually a pair of tapers is made to insure matching thickness. They are made by rolling sheets of wax around the wick.Tapers are easily made by repeatedly dipping a length of wick into a container of melted wax. To obtain refined beeswax. Poured . additives can harden. stearic acid can combine with wax to form very strong crystalline structure. Choose your microcrystalline waxes carefully and know what they are for before you use them. You can find candle molds in craft stores/candle supplies or you can make your own molds from milk cartons. create mottling effects etc. In cases where you are overdipping a candle to protect embedded objects. You can also use a rubber mold kit to make your own reusable molds. This is done by holding a double length of wick in the center and dipping both ends so 2 tapers are created simultaneously. pillars and novelty candles can be made using this method. assist in mold release.
Waxes such as carnauba and candelilla are obtained from waxy plants that grow in Mexico. cooler and cleaner than paraffin wax. Always make sure you are buying a good quality paraffin so that you get a good. Wax Blends Wax sheet blends: · · · 100% beeswax. it comes from a renewable. The most commonly used paraffins have melting points between 120 and 150 F. Synthetic waxes .these can be highly refined petro waxes or synthetic polymers.FromNatureWithLove. clean and odorless burning candle. color. Melt. Soy wax is an earth friendly wax.Petroleum waxes or paraffins . medium and high MP waxes. Then measure the water in a measuring cup. For each cup of water. color. Melt. scent and pour into sheets. it burns longer. you will need approximately 8 ounces or 1/2 lb of wax. Vegetable waxes . Half and half beeswax and paraffin (medium melting point).com . 10% beeswax and 25% stearic 85% paraffin. Melt color. From Nature With Love Page 173 http://www. it is not carcinogenic & it supports American farmers. 10% stearic and 5% candelilla wax Wax blends for sculpting/modeling wax: · · Equal parts paraffin and beeswax 70% beeswax and 30% paraffin Wax blend for pliable modeling wax: · 2 pounds of beeswax and 3 oz of petroleum jelly Wax blend for wax paint: · 1 cup beeswax and 1/4 cup turpentine Figuring out how much wax you need to fill a container/mold: Fill your container or mold with water. Texas and Brazil. scent and pour into sheets.Paraffin wax is a by product of refining crude oil into motor oil. scent and pour into flat sheets. It can be made to have various melting points and in general are classified as low. sustainable source. Wax blends for pouring or dipping: · · · 85% paraffin and 15% stearic acid 65% paraffin. These waxes are much more brittle than beeswax and have very high melting points and are therefor used mainly to raise the melting point of softer waxes and to make them harder. Use these waxes when you need to add strength to a wax blend. 100% paraffin (or 90% Paraffin and 10% stearic acid). Soy wax is a softer wax and is good for container candles and small 3 inch pillars.
2 inch flame that burns steady and the tip of the wick should be in the outer oxidation zone of the flame so that it burns off completely. Cored wicks are used for container candles so that they stand erect while pouring the wax and so they don't bend over into the wax pool as the candle burns. Too little wax surrounding the wick means that the wick is drawing up the wax too quickly and is not getting the fuel it needs. The metal cores burn hotter than cotton or paper and should be used when you need a higher burn rate or are using a high melt wax blend. The burn rate is the amount of wax the wick will burn in a given amount of time.Candle Wicks When making a candle. The numbers without the /0 are braided less tightly and allow the wick to be thicker without being denser or heavier. small (18 ply). always prime your wicks if they are not pre primed. therefore the wick is too small for the diameter of the candle or for the type of wax used. These generally come in small.FromNatureWithLove. When burning a candle. The thickness of the wick must be chosen according to the thickness of your candle but also. This allows for good burning. The wick should be burning enough wax so that a pool surrounds the wick without spilling over the side of the candle. The wick should have a 1 .com Page 174 From Nature With Love . Square braided wicks are specially braided to form a square shaped wick. Cored wicks can have a paper. it will smoke. large (42 ply) and extra large (60 ply). Use a square braid wick in rolled beeswax candles. the larger the wick Flat braids generally run extra small (15 ply). Whether or not your candle burns properly will depend largely on your choice of wick. Certain wick types work best with certain candle types: Flat braid wicks are made by braiding 3 multi-ply strands of cotton. http://www. it will keep the flame from getting too big and will help the wick burn properly. You can start by following the general guidelines for choosing a wick according to the diameter of the candle but the type of wax and additives you choose will also determine if your wick will work efficiently. zinc or lead core (although lead core wicks are less common today) that holds the wick up. cotton. Use flat braids in tapers. Small diameter pillars and beeswax sheet rolled candles. always trim the wick to about 1/4 inch so that when it burns. If the tip of the wick is within the combustion zone (inner part of the flame). Types of Wicks Deciding on which wick to use requires a bit of trial and error at first. Priming the wick means saturating the wick in wax to eliminate air bubbles in the wick. large cast candles & novelty candles. it needs to be able to melt just the right amount of the wax so that it will have a good burn rate. medium and large sizes although specialty sizes are available. medium ( 24-30 ply). pillars. These wicks are numbered starting at 6/0 (the smallest) to 1/0 (about medium) and then #1 through #10 (the largest). therefore the wick is too large for the diameter of the candle or for the type of wax used. Keeping this in mind will help you determine if your wick is too thick or too thin for your candle diameter and wax type. Spilling wax means that the wick is melting too much wax and not wicking or using it up fast enough. The more plies per strand.
If you are making ice candles.com . Another way to color candles is to start with a white or lightly colored candle (a core candle or a premade candle base) and simply overdip or paint the base with colored wax. For instance. paprika (red). Coloring Your Candle Candle colorants need to be soluble in oil or wax. Start with a few basic colors since these can be mixed to produce additional colors. Now you can place the tab in the bottom of a candle container or push the wick into the hole of a candle and secure with some melted wax. you will need to attach a wick tab to the wick. Use essential/fragrance oils at a rate of 1 teaspoon per pound wax. turmeric (yellow-orange). you can try soaking the wick in the fragrance/ essential oil before making your candle. From Nature With Love Page 175 http://www. translucent candles. Use very small amounts of dye to achieve pastel. make sure they are oil based and not alcohol based. To prime a wick.FromNatureWithLove. you need to prime the wick to keep the wick from absorbing the water from the ice. you can use a primed large square or flat braid or even a shoe lace. beet (violet-red). Simply push a primed wick into the hole and use pliers to squeeze the metal prongs around the wick. Good botanicals to try are annatto seeds (orange).To Prime a Wick Priming a wick allows it to light easily and burn steadily. plant leaves (green). heat up a wicking needle and push all the way through the candle. If you find that your candle doesn't give off the scent as it burns. It's difficult to determine which scents will work best and which ones will be heat activated. You can also make natural dyes by infusing herbs/spices in oil. To make a hole in a candle for the wick. Pull the wick taut and allow it to dry. Primed wicks will stand erect in a container so if you cannot find a cored wick large enough for a very large candle. Tabbing Your Wicks When making a container candle. you can take a plain white ball base and 'glue' on colored wax pieces until the base is covered such as when making a millefiori design. Too much oil will mottle your wax or ooze out of the wax. Prime wicks are also stiff enough to push through a cast candle after it has been poured. melt your wax and dip the wick in the wax until all the air bubbles escape. Scenting Your Candle You may use essential oils or fragrance oils to scent your candles however when using fragrance oils. Experiment with various types to see which work best. or pushing a wick into a cast candle. We recommend using the dyes especially made for candles.
Hang them up to harden completely. If it's not. re-submerge quickly to the same level pulling it out slowly but steadily. or a blend of paraffin. calendula petals. You will need a dipping can a few inches taller than the desired candle height and you will need enough wax to form the candles as well as to maintain the level of wax in the dipping can. Keep dipping and cooling until the candles reach 1/4 inch in diameter at the thickest end. Hang the cardboard on something so that the wicks can harden. Immediately press the flower onto the softened wax. Heat a spoon and use the back of it to soften a portion of your base where you want to place the first flower. a blend of paraffin and beeswax. taking off the weights. you will need to find the perfect temperature for dipping. beeswax and stearic (see suggested blends). After overdipping. You can also dip them in the bucket of cool water to speed up the hardening. Re submerge as before and you should begin to see the wax building up.FromNatureWithLove. Heat the wax in a double boiler to 155F if you are using paraffin and stearic or 165F if you are using beeswax. Color and scent the wax.The candle will not grow if your wax is too hot and it will become lumpy if the wax is too cold so for each new wax blend that you use. Use lavender buds. Cut a 2 inch piece of cardboard and make a 1/2 in cut on 2 opposite sides. Repeat on the other half and let it dry for several hours.Spread out your finely minced dried herbs. immediately plunge the candle into cool water to give it a glossy finish. hibiscus. They are generally made in pairs by dipping both ends of a double length wick into the wax simultaneously. immerse your tapers in cool water to give them a shiny surface. Keep applying flowers until you are finished. Select a 1/0 square braid or a 30 -42 ply flat braid. A couple of notes about dipping . Dip the wick ends into the wax to about 1 inch of the top and hold it there until you don't see any more bubbles escaping. Go back and fill in the bald spots. and other colorful herbs. Centering your wick. Now you are ready to overdip your candle (do not use stearic acid or it will opacify your surface). When all the water has run off and the wax is cool. Allow it to cool again.com Page 176 From Nature With Love .start with a warm candle base and have your pressed flowers laid out. Cut a length of wick 2 x the desired height of the tapers + 4 inches. then the dipping wax is too hot and is melting the wax each time you redip so let it cool down a few degrees before redipping. You can use 100% beeswax. Then cut off the bottom of the candles evenly. finely crushed rosehips. Keep the dipping can in a hot water bath to keep it at the right temperature. Don't let your candle get too cool between dips or the layers will http://www.Techniques for Candlemaking Decorating with Botanicals To Apply Pressed Flowers . you can dip the last few dips in a high melting point wax to give the candle a hard outer shell. Tie a metal washer or bolt to each end of the wick as weights. Use a knife to shave off excess wax at the base of the candle before the last few dips. Dipping Candles Dipping a candle is one of the easiest ways to make a candle. Coat one half of your candle base with regular craft glue and roll in the herbs. Pour the wax into the dipping can to about 1 inch from the top and maintain this level by refilling it with wax as necessary. Keep dipping the candles until they reach about 7/8 inches (the standard) in diameter. It naturally creates a tapered effect as a length of wick is repeated immersed in wax until it reaches the desired diameter. Immediately after the last dip. Also have ready a bucket of water to submerge the tapers in. If you want. insert the wick into the niches so that the hanging lengths are equal. To roll your candles in herbs/petals .
otherwise. Try to dip with a steady rhythm keeping the wax temperature nice and steady. Instead of using colored wax for the whole candle. To get a nice glossy finish. flipping it over and dipping the other half plus an inch or 2 in another color. Remove the tape. immediately submerge the candle in cool water and then hang it carefully until it rehardens. To seal in botanicals on the surface of a candle. Make sure the candles are warm before they are overdipped. You can also just use a high melt wax. The part that got dipped in both colors will be a mix of the two colors so you will have a candle with 3 different color bands.com . you will want to have a double boiler going in which you will place your dipping container. The candle will be soft from the high temperature. Slowly pour in a clear wax (no stearic acid) that has a higher melting point than the base wax. you can revive old candles that have discolored or faded. Place your premade base inside of a mold that is slightly larger in diameter than the base.not adhere to one another. Fill it with enough wax to cover the whole candle when submerged but leave enough space at he top so that the wax doesn't overflow when displaced by the candle. you can use a regular white taper and just dip it into colored overdip wax. Make sure the candle to be overdipped is not cold or the wax will not adhere well. shells. Use pliers to hold your candle by the wick. It will be difficult to dip candles in a cold environment so try to work in a warm room. You can also create horizontal stripes by dipping half the candle in one color. Surround the base with dried flowers. Because tapers remain pretty pliable between dips. Overpouring You can create some really pretty candles by overpouring around a premade base. Overdipping for Decorating Wax for overdipping can be just regular wax that you made your candle with or you can add stearic acid or microcrystallines to it to make it harder. Then dip the candle in colored wax. your layers will not adhere. plunge it into cool water and allow it to dry. You can add 510% microcrystalline (the type that hardens) to the paraffin for extra hardness. With the process of overdipping. 'glue' the botanicals onto the surface of the candle with some melted wax and then overdip in a high melt paraffin without stearic acid. beads etc to fill the space between the base and the mold. Overdipping the tapers . To overdip a candle. you can create striped candles by overdipping in 2 different colors or you can overdip to protect embedded objects on the surface of the candles. Have a bucket of cool water nearby to submerge the freshly dipped candle. To set up your overdipping station.Place strips of masking tape around the candle where you want it to remain the base color. The inner wax is contained by the hard outer shell until it is completely consumed. An overdip can be used to color a white candle too. you can take advantage of this and create braided candles by braiding 3 skinny tapers together or twisting a pair of skinny tapers around each other. This will give it a nice glossy hard finish. melt your high MP wax and add 10-30% stearic acid (unless you need the candle surface to be see through).overdipping simply means that your last dip is in a high melting point wax and therefore it creates a nice hard outer shell that eliminates dripping. Striping a candle . coffee beans. You can overdip a plain white candle to color it. From Nature With Love Page 177 http://www. you can do a number of decorative things. Take your warm candle and dip it into the overdip wax and pull it our slowly but steadily. You can flatten your taper a little with a warm rolling pin (leave the base round so it will fit into a candle holder) and then twist the whole candle to create a twisted taper. Make sure the wax is at about 20 degrees above its melting point.FromNatureWithLove.
you can make a small hole in the bottom of the carton. A store bought mold will come with more specific instructions for use. You then use a wick sealer and screw to hold it in place. Generally.Check to see if you need to repour if the wax shrinks down. Making Candles Using Molds Candle molds can be simple one piece molds. holding the wick taut and centered. Pouring a Container Candle Find a container that has a wide opening. Choose a paraffin wax or wax blend with a low melting point and a medium cored wick. poured candles can be container candles. Determine how much wax you will need to fill your container/s. Let the wax cool a bit and then fill up the rest of the container to about 1/2 inch of the top. This will become the top of your candle so make sure to leave excess wick outside of the http://www. If the objects need to be exposed a bit more. you can use swift even swipes of a propane torch to melt off some of the surface wax until the objects are visible. Overdip the candle to protect the paint job. You can protect your painting with an overdipped coat. You can use brush techniques or sponging techniques or even stencils. poke some holes around the wick all the way to the bottom of the container and then pour in some more hot wax to fill up the holes. Trim the wick to 1/2 inch from the surface of the candle. The wax will shrink a bit as it cools so when you have a thin layer of hardened wax on the surface. Poured Candles A poured candle simply means a candle that was made by pouring melted wax into a form so that the candle takes on the form when hardened. ceramic or glass. is not deeper than about 5 inches. Even an empty milk carton can be used to mold a candle. candles that were formed in a mold or cast candles. You can warm them in some hot water. a one piece candle mold comes with a hole in the base that allows you to thread the wick through it. Use a piece of panty hose to buff up the surface once it hardens. Let the mixture sit for a few days so the turpentine can evaporate leaving a pasty wax paint. thread the wick through and then seal the hole with some modeling clay or putty or tape. you can color it and add your fragrance. and is made of metal. If you are using a homemade mold such as a milk carton. When your wax is at a temperature of about 150F. Your wick is too small for the diameter of the candle or for the melting point of the wax you chose if it leaves walls of wax on the side of the container. Painting with Wax Make up a wax paint with 1 part melted paraffin and 3 1/2 parts turpentine. You will know you have the right combination of wax and wick if your candle burns with an evenly liquefied surface without creating a puddle of wax that drowns out the wick. Pour a 1/2 inch layer of wax into your container and quickly center the wick tab in the wax and hold it until it won't move. Warm your candle containers to reduce wax shrinkage. Cut your cored wick to a length 1 inch longer than the height of your jar and tab one end. Candles can also be painted with regular acrylic paints.FromNatureWithLove. You will probably need to repeat this repour a few times until all the wax is hardened. Therefore. Remove from the mold once the candle is cooled sufficiently. The other end of the wick is usually wrapped around a rod or pencil that rests along the upper rim of the mold. Container candles are the easiest to make as the wax is simply poured into the container in which it will be burned. Start melting your wax in a double boiler or crock pot. or 2 piece molds that allow for complex shapes or even disposable molds that can be torn away once the candle has hardened.com Page 178 From Nature With Love . Add candle dye and apply to a candle base with a paint brush.
com . the more sharp the color change. If you are using a rigid mold. Make sure that the wax doesn't run over the sides of the candle between the wall of the mold and the side of the candle that has shrunk and pulled away from the mold. Repeat the repouring until the surface no longer caves. Don't use stearic acid in these candles because it will opacify the wax and the objects will not show through. The second color will melt the first and the colors will blend a bit. Have your mold wicked and ready to go. You can either From Nature With Love Page 179 http://www. If you can't (or don't want to) make a hole in the mold. To pour your candle . poke holes around the wick down the length of the candle to release the air bubbles and fill the holes with more wax. You can also hang a weighted wick (use a metal washer as a weight) from a rod or pencil and then pour your candle. The harder you let each layer get between pours. pour your layers when only about 1/8 inch of the previous layer has hardened. Once a thin layer on the surface has hardened. the more they will show through the surface of the candle. The closer you can get the objects to the wall of the mold. Tap the mold around lightly to release trapped air bubbles. Chunk Candles A chunk candle is made by filling the mold with chunked up pieces of colored wax and the pouring a clear or contrasting colored wax over the chunks. pour the wax slowly down the side of the mold to prevent air bubbles. decorative objects) on the outer surface of the candle. Make sure the whole depth of the candle is submerged and weigh it down with something heavy so it won't bob around. carefully carve off the hardened top surface leaving a 1/8 inch wall and pour the liquid wax from the center back into your melting pot.melt your wax blend to about 165F in a double boiler or crock pot and add your wax additives. When your wax reaches the right temperature for pouring (your mold instructions should have a suggested wax temperature). the objects will become loose as the candle burns. Embedding Objects To make candles with objects (sea shells.FromNatureWithLove. These candles are best poured in a larger diameter mold otherwise. make a hole straight through the center of the candle. you can pour your candle and then using a hot knitting needle. botanicals. Using a knife.hole. If you find it difficult to remove the candle from the mold even after it has hardened. pour a candle as you would normally and wait until a thin layer of wax hardens on the surface. place the objects along the mold wall and hold them in place with chunks of wax the same color as the rest of your candle. transfer the mold to the water making sure no water runs into the candle. Then pour your melted wax to fill up the mold. Push a primed wick up through the hole and then fill the hole with wax. If you are using a water bath to cool/shrink the candle quickly. try popping it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. A Layered Color Effect You can make a candle that has a light colored exterior with a darker colored or contrasting colored center. Color Variation You can pour a candle with different colored layers by pouring a color and then waiting until it hardens and then pouring another color. You will need to tap the mold around to ensure that air doesn't become trapped inside the candle around the chunks. color and scent. use quick even swipes of a propane torch to melt the outer surface of the candle to expose more of the objects. If you want the colors to blend a little between layers. Wait until the candle is completely cool and hard before attempting to remove it doesn't become distorted from the handling. To do this. If the objects do not show well through the surface. lightly coat the inside with mold release (not necessary if you are using a rubber mold or disposable tear away mold). Pour a 1/2 inch layer of wax into the mold to help seal the wick hole.
place a length of 36-42 ply flat braid wick or a 1/0 square braid wick 1/8 inch from the narrow edge of a wax sheet (cut your wick at least 1 1/2 inch longer than the height of your candle). press it firmly onto the surface of the candle so it seals. Rolling Wax Sheets This is the easiest and fastest way to make candles and is something to think about if you need to produce quick inventory for a craft show or gift giving season. 100% paraffin wax or a blend of the two. You can even carve designs onto the surface of the candle to expose the inner color using a hot carving tool. http://www. When you get to the edge.deepen this wax further by adding more dye or use another color to fill in the candle. Trim the wick to be flush on the bottom and to within 1/2 inch on top. Wax sheets can be made of 100% beeswax. Run the hot blade across the open edge and quickly seal into place. To make your own wax sheets. They can be embossed with a honeycomb design or be plain flat sheets.FromNatureWithLove. A fun thing to do with wax sheets is to use cookie cutters or a knife to cut various shapes out of the sheets and then apply the shapes onto plain pillar candles. Using a heated knife will help if the wax doesn't want to stick. keeping the bottom edge of your candle even. Make sure the wax sheets have been kept in a warm room for a while before starting so that they will be pliable and won't break when you try to roll them. They come in various colors as well as natural. The deeper color on the inside of the candle will create an interesting look. To roll a simple pillar candle. Bend the edge of the sheet over the wick and press firmly so the wick is nicely sandwiched between the wax layers. melt and color/scent one of the recommended wax blends and pour it evenly onto a foiled flat surface. Allow it to cool and carefully peel away the foil paper. Trim the sides to make even sheets. Start rolling the sheet tightly.com Page 180 From Nature With Love .
Regular use of salts promotes healthy skin by exfoliating and encouraging regeneration of new skin cells. the dead sea brine. Other wetting agents for the clay are fruit puree. exfoliate and purify the skin. reduce stiffness after exertion. Magnesium and Bromide. It helps to tighten pores and stimulate circulation so your skin is left with a smooth healthy glow. eczema & psoriasis. Dead Sea Mud and Clay can be added to soap at a rate of 1T . milk. and Bromide has a smoothing and relaxing effect. Colloidal Oatmeal. The natural mineral salts exfoliate and revitalize the skin and help draw out toxins. facials. The best water would of course be.2T per pound. Magnesium helps promote healing. Honey can be added to make the mask anti bacterial. relax the muscles and relieve skin problems such as acne. 1 tsp neem powder. It draws toxins. The high mineral content of Dead Sea Salt stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation. lotions.Library Information About Dead Sea Ingredients Dead Sea Salts are very mineral rich. Potassium helps regulate the moisture level of the skin. A great Dead Sea hair wrap can be made with 1/2 cup mud or clay (wet with Dead Sea Brine). cucumber juice. Sea Salt is well known for it's ability to relieve aches & pains. Leave it for at least 15 minutes and then wash out. Powdered Rice Bran. improving joint movement and reducing stiffness and pain. masks. Mix all the ingredients and massage through wet hair. you may want to add some jojoba to the mud mask to help balance the skin. It will not over dry the scalp. 1 Tablespoon jojoba oil and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil. body wraps.FromNatureWithLove. yogurt. Increased circulation moves trapped fluid from joints. It can be used in creams. From Nature With Love Page 181 http://www. Use the mud as a hair pack to alleviate dandruff and oily hair conditions. It can be used as is or you can color and scent. etc. To use Dead Sea Salt: Dead Sea Salt can be used by itself to make a bath salt or you can blend it with other salts to keep your costs down. 1 tsp aritha powder. containing high proportions of Potassium. To use the mud or clay: A Dead Sea Mud Mask can be made very simply with some dead sea clay and enough water to make a thick paste. If your skin tends to be dry in some spots.com . Nut Meals. etc. The mud can also be used as a pack for sore joints. You can also use the mud which is already wet. Wrap with plastic and then a hot towel. Powdered Herbs etc. You can add 3 drops of essential oil to the mud to help cleanse the pores and kill bacteria that cause blemishes. oils & debris from the skin leaving a clean fresh feeling. Other good additives are: Powdered Sea Vegetables. The Mud and/or Clay from the Dead Sea is equally rich in minerals and helps revitalize. Dead Sea Masks cannot be premixed and stored so only mix what you will use immediately or provide customers with a specially blended wetting agent in a separate container so they can mix as they need. 1 Tablespoon shikakai powder. The Dead Sea Brine is the mineral rich water from the Dead Sea.
hemp seeds are used in a variety of health food preparations and the oil is being used more and more in the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries. Used in soap at 10-20%. A blend of emu oil. In addition. emu oil will make a hard bar with stable moisturizing lather. Due to this unusually high content of EFAs. Refrigeration is recommended if you plan to store emu oil for longer than 3 months. Use in massage or sports blends to relieve soreness and inflammation. About Hemp Hemp (Cannabis sativa) The hemp plant is one of the most economically useful plants because every part of the plant can be used and multiple crops can be harvested annually from a single field. http://www. Hemp does not need as much water as cotton and can grow in almost any temperate or tropical climate.com Page 182 From Nature With Love . lotion bars etc.FromNatureWithLove. Hemp seed oil can be used at a rate of 5-20% in soaps. burns. it has been found to reduce inflammation and pain of sore muscles and joints and can help with conditions such as arthritis. It is unparalleled in its ability to heal burns and prevent the formation of scar tissue while encouraging rapid repair of damaged tissue and should be a must have for the medicine cabinet. Use emu oil in essential oil blends to help deliver the oils into the skin. creams. About Emu Oil Emu oil is rapidly gaining recognition as an invaluable cosmetic ingredient due to very positive results in current studies. reduce the formation of wrinkles and restore moisturize to irritated dry skin. Mix your fragrance oil with your dendritic salts first and then blend that into your other salts. acts as a carrier for carrying other ingredients into the skin. and is completely non irritating. water and lavender essential oil in a spray bottle will rapidly heal wounds. Emu oil becomes creamy looking at 65 F and will solidify if keep colder. hemp produces twice as much fiber per acre and while cotton typically requires significant amounts of pesticide spraying. lotions. It has been found to reduce inflammation and redness of the skin. The fiber from hemp is 10 times stronger than cotton and can be used to make all types of clothing. It has an extraordinary ability to penetrate the skin. Compared to cotton. stitches. The seeds of the hemp plant yield a non narcotic oil that is made up of 81% poly-unsaturated essential fatty acids of EFAs necessary for the metabolism of healthy skin. Hemp fiber is becoming popular in the textile industry due to economic and environmental concerns.About Dendritic Salts Dendritic salts are micro crystallized salts that have an enormous surface area and therefore help hold fragrance and discourage clumping of regular salts. It is extremely healing when used in conjuction with Tamanu oil for ezcema and psoriasis. hemp requires none. They are effective when used at a rate of 5% in bath salts (slightly less than 1 oz per pound of regular salts). it is non-comedogenic. and even hot spots in dogs and encourage quick re-growth of lost hair/fur due to injury or surgery (ask me how I know!). balms.
Some essential oils are safe for use in lip care products but please do your research first! Fragrance oils are generally made from a combination of essential oils and synthetic aromatic compounds. chicken pox. diaper rash. and accounts of its successful use in treating skin lesions and a variety of ailments come from around the world. highly fragrant. It can be used to treat acne. palmitic. On the Indian subcontinent. Today. aritha powder (as a surfactant) and water. where the neem tree is known as the "village pharmacy. These oils are volatile (they will evaporate). Recommended Usage: · · · · · In soap: use the oil as 30% of the base oil or as a superfatting agent at 5-10%. Fragrance oils and Flavor oils? An essential oil is a pure natural product obtained by distillation of plant material. very strong (they contain concentrated levels of chemical components found in the plant it has been distilled from)and have medicinal properties related to the chemical constituents of the plant. Fragrance & Flavor Oils What is the difference between Essential oils. In antibacterial salves: make a balm with beeswax. The use of the oil for cosmetics and medicines has been limited by its strongly bitter taste and strong odor however. Essential oils must be properly diluted and used with caution because they have such strong medicinal properties but they are a must for all natural skin care products. In the bath: make a strong tea with the leaves or the powder and pour into bath water. Repeat once weekly for 3 weeks or as long as problem persists. The neem oil that we offer is a wildcrafted. hot spots in animals etc.com . insect bites. when it is used in soap. and to boost the immune system and for a variety of health problems. to treat bacterial.About Neem Oil The neem seed kernel is very rich in fatty acids such as oleic. They are unlimited in the range From Nature With Love Page 183 http://www. eczema. Shampoo. Neem oil is an excellent moisturizing oil that has been used historically for it's proven medicinal properties. and viral infections. Anecdotal reports of neem date back to the Middle Ages. less benign treatments. The oil is very bitter.FromNatureWithLove. Today scientific research validates the traditional uses of neem in general body and specifically skin care. · As a garden pesticide: Spray infested plant material with a solution of neem oil. As a facial for acne control: mix the neem powder with green clay and use as a mask. · For dandruff and head lice: Massage the oil into hair and leave for 1 hour. dandruff. These oils are limited to the botanicals which yield a reasonable amount of oil from distillation and their prices are highly dependent on the oil yield of a particular plant. other skin lesions. neem oil is becoming popular outside of India because it has proven itself to be a safe alternative to stronger. fungal. For athletes foot and other foot problems: Make a strong tea and soak feet. They are rarely "all natural" although it can be done. lice." researchers have found more than 60 medicinal uses. the odor fades and can be further masked with the use of essential or fragrance oils. dark in color and has a strong garlicky smell. stearic. Essential. neem oil and tea tree for cuts and scrapes. The insects will avoid sprayed leaves and will die of starvation. unrefined neem oil and is of superior quality. psoriasis. linoleic and various others.
Cool and strain. take the size of your batch (usually the weight) and multiply by the percentage required.6 oz. If the resulting number is very small or difficult to measure. In order to avoid this. you would first convert 5 lbs to 80 oz ( 5lbs x 16oz = 80 oz) and then multiply 80 oz by . shea butter must be melted and heated to about 175 degrees and kept at that temperature for at least 20 minutes. So 1.com Page 184 From Nature With Love . Our toiletry oils on the other hand are made in a cosmetic grade base that will not burn well in candles. body butters and other formulations to turn gritty upon sitting. How to Heat Shea Butter Properly Improper heating of shea butter can cause the butter to crystallize as it cools which can cause lip balms. Reshape Flattened Loofah Our loofahs come flattened to save on shipping costs. Generally 1 cup water is used per 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Melt Solid Oils To melt solid oil for pouring. place the container in a hot water bath for 20 minutes.02 (2%) which gives you 1. Figure a Percentage (i.. Use at recommended rate of 2-5%. Bring the water almost to boiling and then pour over the herbs. They do not need to be regulated like essential oils do and are very easy to work with. They are generally used at 2-5% in formulations and can be used as perfume oils when diluted in a vegetable oil or jojoba. They do not give a taste to lip balms (they are not sweet oils). they can be soaked in water and then air dried or spritzed with alcohol and shaped by hand.e. Making An Infusion Making an infusion simply means making a "tea". Can candle fragrance oils be used in toiletries and vise versa? Some fragrance oil manufacturers claim that their oils can be used in both candles and soap however they usually say this because soap is not regulated by the FDA. Do not use fragrance oils in lip care products! Do not use our toiletry fragrance oils in candles they will not burn! Flavor oils are really just fragrances that are approved for use in lip products. For example if you are making a 5 lb batch of cream and need to add 2% of an essential oil.FromNatureWithLove. Store in a glass jar but preserve with alcohol if you intend to keep it for more than 3 days.6 oz x 30 = 48 ml or 48 cc. This will allow the butter to melt completely so that crystals will not form once cooled. please feel free to request it. are made in a non cosmetic grade base so we discourage the use of our candle FOs in skin care products. If we have a fragrance in the toiletries section that we do not carry in the candle section.of possible fragrances and are usually much less expensive than pure essential oils. http://www. you can multiply oz x 30 to get ml (or cc). Our candle oils at FNWL. To plump them. how much fragrance oil to add) To work out a percentage. You can find ml/cc syringes at any pharmacy. Let it steep for at least 15 minutes.
Treating hair naturally can be very easy though. These herbs are used to make a "tea" which is then used to wash the hair. You can add anti oxidants directly to your oils to keep them fresh or you can add the anti oxidant to the oil phase of your recipe. Shake the blend until you get a homogenous solution. 3 oz Monoi de Tahiti.Linen Waters To make a linen spray. Oil Treatments Combine the following: 6 oz fractionated coconut oil. Lip balm. Both are typically used at a rate of . When ready to use. evening primrose etc or simply if they are going to be kept for long periods of time. avocado. an anti oxidant is a preservative that reduces the rate of oxidation of unstable oils. lotion bars. start with an essential oil blend or fragrance oil and add a solubilizer. mild soap for the hair. amla & aritha have been used for centuries in India to gently clean the hair and scalp. Conditioning Apple cider vinegar infused with natural herbs such as rosemary and neem is the best natural conditioner. 1 oz castor oil. hemp. Wrap with a hot towel and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. creams. Herb such as shikakai. Natural Hair Care Premature hair loss is becoming a big problem these days and yet we continue to treat our hair with very harsh chemicals because there don't seem to be any immediate health risks.FromNatureWithLove. and any other product containing oils can benefit from the addition of an anti oxidant. Wash with liquid castille soap (rosemary essential oil can be added to the castille soap).com . From Nature With Love Page 185 http://www. It will leave your hair soft and manageable. heat the oils in a double boiler and apply to dampened hair and scalp. Mix with your oils before combining oils with water (if applicable). 2 oz shea oil.Liquid castille is a very good. Neem powder tea can be used when there are scalp problems such as dandruff or to treat lice. you can now add it to a 50/50 (or desired proportion) water/alcohol blend. 2 oz emu oil. Vitamin E from the health food store is NOT a suitable anti oxidant for skin care products because it contains a high percentage of alpha-tocopherol which is great for your skin but doesn't act as an anti oxidant. You would want to use an anti oxidant in your skin care products if they contain fragile oils such as sweet almond. Using An Anti-Oxidant to Preserve Your Products In the cosmetic industry. Some trial and error will be necessary as some fragrances may cloud when added to P20 or the fragrance base. 2 oz jojoba. You can use Polysorbate 20 mixed 1:1 or our fragrance base mixed 1:4 (fragrance:solubilizer). Examples of anti oxidants are vitamin E (must be a low alpha mixed tocopherol form of vitamin E to work as an anti oxidant) or Rosemary Oil Extract. Once the oil dissolves in the solubilizer. Here are some tips for natural hair care: Cleansing Use a detergent free cleanser .5 -2%. flax. lotions. The delta and gamma tocopherols are better anti oxidants than the alpha tocopherol and these can be found in a high percentage in our T50 vitamin E oil. You may need to add a bit more solubilizer if the oil does not become miscible.
Mix a small amount with warm water and stir until dissolved. China clay or white kaolin has a mild astringent effect and is best used on dry to normal skin. Bentonite and French Green clay are the most drawing of the clays and are best used on oily to normal skin. These can help revitalize tired looking skin and will encourage blood flow to the skin. Polysorbate 60. Clays for Facial Masks Various clays are made up of different mineral contents and each clay has a different effect on the skin. These dyes produce brilliant colors and can be blended to get other colors. http://www.Clay in Soap The addition of clay gives soap a creamy dense lather that makes it ideal for shaving. Bentonite and French Green clay are often used for this purpose.FromNatureWithLove. FD & C Dyes To use FD & C dyes: These dyes are water soluble and highly concentrated. improve circulation to the skin. Each clay has the ability to absorb toxins from the skin but they differ in their level of absorption. It is used to bind oil and water together in creams. combination skin. PEG-150 Stearate & Steareth-20). scaly. lotions etc. Regular use of clay facials will remove dead skin cells. Moroccan red clay is also good for drawing out toxins and excess oils from the skin and should be used for oily to normal skin types. Since the color of your product will be lighter than the color of the dyed water. These oils do not have a taste and they are not sweet. Use the flavor oils at 2 . Flavor Oils Flavor oils are simply "fragrance" for lip products. remove debris from the pores and bring about a smooth healthy glow. Clay is also useful for adding natural earthtone colors to soap. Emulsifying Wax Our emulsifying wax is a vegetable based emulsifier (Ingredients: Cetearyl Alcohol. The oil can be added to one of the oils or directly to your lip balm batch while it is still warm. Roseclay is similar to china clay and is good for dry to normal skin. Use it at a rate of 1 T per pound of soap. Measure out 5% emulsifying wax and melt with your other solid waxes/oils.com Page 186 From Nature With Love . The high mineral content of clays rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin. you will need to do some trials to determine how much dye is required per batch to get the end results you desire. Multani mitti or fullers earth absorbs toxins very well and exfoliates well making it a good facial clay for oily. Add this dye to the water phase of your formulation.5% but not more than 5%.
humidifiers. If contact should occur. multiply the total volume (in ounces) of your batch times . As with all other medications. of water. It is made through a special process of combining polyphenols with the acidic extracts of citrus seeds/pulp until they convert to a stable quaternary From Nature With Love Page 187 http://www. • For general disinfection of counter tops and other surfaces: Use 8-15 drops per gallon of water. Always dilute before using on skin or for personal use. gargle or disinfectant for hands. To measure out 2%. How Much to Use Use GSE ar a rate of . it can be used to wash fruit. vegetables and meat/fish. • As a gargle or mouthwash: 3 drops in 5 oz. It can even be used to disinfect drinking water if necessary. immediately flush eyes/eye with water for at least 10 minutes and see a physician. How GSE is Made GSE is made with extracts of citrus seeds/pulp. etc. In the house. Add to oils before adding lye when using in soap. If it comes in contact with the skin (unless you're using a drop for warts or cysts). Shake and let resettle.05. Add 10 drops GSE to gallon of clear water. It can also be used diluted as a mouthwash. • Make your own baby wipes: Use 20 drops in 16 oz. Usually the amount is too small to measure in ounces so you can multiply that number by 30 to get ml and use an ml syringe to measure your GSE.05 and 2% of your total ingredients. It can be used in many ways for household disinfection and can also be used to preserve soaps. disinfect countertops. you should thoroughly rinse the area with water. utensils. of water • For soap or lotions: Use between . There's no need to dilute for use in soaps and toiletries.02 to get ounces of GSE to use. Grapefruit seed extract is a natural (extracted from the seeds of grapefruits) citricidal preservative. Handling GSE Avoid contact with eyes. It will be bitter but clean. laundry. Pretty much anywhere you use commercial disinfectants.2%. toiletries and cosmetics. Uses • For a fruit/veggie or meat/fish wash: use 8-15 drops per gallon of water • For laundry: add 10 drops to rinse cycle • For humidifiers: add 4 drops per gallon to the reservoir • For disinfecting toothbrushes: 2 drops in 5 oz. You can store your toothbrush for a week in this solution. filter water first or let sit. toothbrushes.Grapefruit Seed Extract One of the reasons people are moving away from commercial soaps and skin care products is because of the numerous chemicals and preservatives used that have questionable effects on our health. you can substitute GSE and you can rest assured that it is safe for you and the environment. keep out of the reach of children. of water • To disinfect drinking water: If possible.FromNatureWithLove.com .
lotion or soap. Use at . In cold process soap. Our GSE does not contain any preservatives such as parabens as it shouldn't be necessary if GSE itself is a preservative. Oxides and Ultramarines These pigments are oil dispersible and therefore do not dissolve.FromNatureWithLove. Milk Powders The nice thing about using milk in the powdered form (other than the fact that you can have it around and not have to worry about it going bad before you use it). You can also make up the milk and use it in place of your water. salves. the 60% Concentrated GSE is recommended for cosmetic purposes. In soap. you can make a paste with 1T of milk powder per pound of soap (mix with just enough water to make it into a paste) and add it to the melted base. or lotions and about 410% in soaps. As a blend. Hydrolyzed Silk The addition of hydrolyzed silk amino acids to a cream. room and linen sprays etc. The normal reconstitution rate for milk powder is 4 T per cup of water. is that you can alter the concentration of it and therefore make a fattier milk. It is blended with vegetable glycerin to make it non irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Add evenly colored oil to your batch and mix well.com Page 188 From Nature With Love . Some quat. Stir well to incorporate. These pigments will settle to the bottom of your product if you use too much or if your product is very thin in consistency so some trial and error may be necessary to use these pigments in certain instances. These pigments tend to be on the earthy side and can be blended to get complex muted colors. compounds are toxic to animal life but GSE provides very broad anti bacterial activity while demonstrating no toxicity. soaps etc. Add the milk paste to your batch at light trace. Some fragrance oils may cloud. In MP soap. GSE is safe enough to use as a disinfectant for drinking water when necessary. Since this may not be compatible with all essential oils and fragrance oils do a small test first. http://www. gives the product a "silky" feel. it will need to be chilled before combining with the lye. Great for body sprays. you may prefer to use 6-8 T of powder per cup water to increase the creaminess of your milk. however. Add the silk during the water phase at a rate of about 1-6% in creams. Mix fragrance /essential oils with P20 until you get a clear solution and then add to batch.ammonium compounds. They need to be mixed well with an oil to prevent clumps of pigment in your finished product. you will find it easier to reserve a small amount of your water from your recipe and use that water to make a paste with the milk powder. While the 33% GSE is suitable for regular household purposes.05 to 1% to preserve most formulations or use at 2% to create antibacterial creams. Polysorbate 20 Use polysorbate 20 to emulsify oils & water at about 1:1 (may require slightly more to achieve a clear solution). rinses.
Keep them out of direct sunlight and in room temperature. Once. Stir thoroughly either by hand until a uniform light blue color results. The objects must be heavy and sit flat on the bottom of the tub or the rubber will seep under and lift up the object thereby sealing the object into the mold rather than making a cavity in it's shape. Other soaps or candles can be used too. Porous objects will allow the rubber to seep into the pores and you will not have a smooth cavity. Then carefully remove the objects from the bottom of the mold.com .Silicone Rubber Molds Choosing Objects to Make Your Mold Find smooth nonporous objects that are heavy enough that they will not float to the top in the rubber. To prolong life of your molds. You may be able to use something that is hollow if you can fill it with sand and seal it in. Once hard. You will need approximately 1 lb. a bar of round soap and a big heavy sea shell (the sea shell was first wrapped in saran wrap to prevent the rubber from entering the cavity). arrange 6 bars of soap in a tray leaving 1 inch around each bar. From Nature With Love Page 189 http://www. carefully pour the compound over the objects in your tray being careful not to move the objects at all. The objects used in the pictured mold were a leaf shaped glass ashtray. heavy trinkets that would make nice shaped soaps. carefully clean them after each use and allow to dry properly. Hollow objects will float up and should not be used. Do not overmix however as you will wind up with too many air bubbles. Making your Mold Place the objects that you want a casting of in a basin type tub or wide container. carefully remove the rubber mold from the tub or container. Keep you eyes open when you're out shopping for little solid.FromNatureWithLove. For example. It helps to hold the object in place as you pour the rubber around and over it until you are sure it will not move. Then mix 10 parts by weight of Part A with 1 part by weight of Part B (activator) in a container. Use the smallest tub that you can so you don't waste a lot of compound in empty spaces. The object must be removable once the mold is hard so a wide part will not fit back out through a narrow opening : ). A Plastic disposable stirrer will work best. Allow 16 to 18 hours cure time. Plastic works best because it is flexible and will make it easy to remove your mold once it is hard. This compound has exceptional tear strength so it can withstand repeated flexing for part removal. properly mixed. Remember that you need to choose objects that are uniform width from top to bottom or things that can be placed so that the widest part is rested on the bottom of the tub. of compound per 3 cavities. size is good for about 12 cavities. The 5 lb.
air freshener gels etc. a new business looking for something easy to make and sell or just a hobbyist looking for a good craft for gift giving. • They don't require expensive packaging • They can be sold individually with a wide range of pricing or they can be added to gift sets/ baskets to fill them out • Potpourri and freshener gels tend to attract the eye and nose drawing more people to your displays/stores • Potpourri is easily customized for the person it is meant for by varying the colors and fragrance • It can be made with pure essential oils for an aromatherapy product or with high quality fragrance oils • It has no shelf life and can be made well in advance of a craft show or gift giving season http://www. including potpourri.com Page 190 From Nature With Love .Why consider adding potpourri and air fresheners to your line? If you are a professional soaper looking to enhance your line. Home Fragrance Products. • These products are quick and easy to make.FromNatureWithLove. potpourri may be what you're looking for. linen sprays. are becoming fast selling items and well known companies have placed great emphasis on these new lines. rooms sprays.
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