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Measure oil, beeswax and cocoa butter into a glass or enamel pan. Melt over low heat. A hotplate works well and reduces the risk of overheating the oils. I use a small glass jar to store my lip balm in so I just mix all the ingredients right in that jar then place it in a pan of water to melt the waxes. Stir the mixture often until the wax is melted. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and essential oil. Pinch open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the mixture. Stir well. Pour the mixture into containers. Label after it has solidified. If you want your honey to be dispersed throughout the lip balm you will need to stir it as it is solidifying. Variations: Choose any essential oil that appeals to you. Tea Tree oil is good for cold sores and chapped lips. Make your lip balm using an herbal oil in place of the olive oil. Melissa (lemon balm) and Calendula are two of many herbs that can add healing and soothing properties. Alkanet will make red lip balm. Start with one tablespoon to 1/2 cup oil. After heat extraction, check the color. If it is not dark enough for you add more Alkanet and go through the heat extraction process again. Your lip balm will turn out several shades lighter than the color of your oil.
Prepare the lavender herbal oil according to the directions for herbal oils. (Use about 1/2 ounce of lavender flowers to 4 ounces of oil). Strain and pour into containers. To enhance the scent add five drops of lavender essential oil.
Melt all the ingredients together over low heat. Add desired essential oil, approximately 20 drops. Pour into containers and label.
Measure all the salts into a bowl and blend them together thoroughly. Add five drops of essential oil that you enjoy and blend it in well, then add five more drops and blend. Package in an airtight container and label. To use, Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup to bath water. Variations: Use different essential oils to vary the aromatherapy properties. Try lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, eucalyptus or any citrus oil. If you do not have all of the salts in the recipe, any of them can be used individually. Some of the minerals in the salts do have therapeutic functions. For example, Epson salts is magnesium sulfate which draws out toxic substances and relieves aching muscles.
Pour witch hazel and orange flower water into a lotion bottle. Add the lemon essential oil and shake well. Label. Shake before using.
Combine ingredients and set in sun for the day. Strain and add essential oils. Refrigerate. Use within two weeks.
Place ingredients in a small bottle or atomizer. Shake well. Use one drop on your tongue. Variations: Use spearmint or wintergreen essential oil for flavoring.
Melt the butter blend in the oil over low heat then allow to cool. Measure the water, aloe vera gel and glycerin into a deep bowl. Slowly drizzle in a small amount of the oil mixture and beat vigorously with a wire whisk. Continue to drizzle and beat until all the oil is blended into the water. Stir in five drops of jasmine fragrance. Pour into a container, label and enjoy. Variations: Use a flower water in place of the distilled water. Use an herbal infusion, such as Calendula, in place of the distilled water. Experiment with essential oils for different fragrances and therapeutic effects.
Melt the oils, cocoa butter, beeswax and lanolin over low heat. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. The oil and water mixtures need to be the same temperature for your cream to be successful. Put the distilled water, rose water, glycerin, aloe vera and tea tree oil into a blender. Turn it on medium- high speed then begin to drizzle in the oil mixture. Continue until all the oil is added or until the blender begins to slow down and acts as if it will stop. The mixture should look thick and creamy. Pour into containers and label. The tea tree oil is added to help prevent molds and bacteria from growing. I recommend that you make small batches and that you keep extra cream in the refrigerator. If you keep a container in the bathroom it will stay good for two - three weeks. Variations Try orange or jasmine flower water. You can also eliminate the flower water if you increase the distilled water proportionately. Try using an herbal oil with aromatic or medicinal properties. Add vitamin A or E. Vitamin E will help to preserve oil based cosmetics. Add herbal extracts of ginseng or Calendula.
References and suggested readings: Complete herbal guide to Natural Health and Beauty. Dian Dincin Buchman. Connecticut. Keats Publishing. 1995. Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Ruth Winter. New York. Crown Publishers.1989. Herb Book. John Lust. New York. Bantam Books. 1974. Herbal Body Book. Stephanie Tourles. Vermont. Storey Publishing.1994. Herbal Healing For Women. Rosemary Gladstar. New York. Fireside. 1993. Home - Made and at a Fraction of the Cost. Polly Pinder. Kent. Search Press. 1983. Jeanne Rose's Kitchen Cosmetics. Jeanne Rose. California. North Atlantic Books.1990. Natural Beauty at Home. Janice Cox. New York. Henry Holt & Co. 1994 Natural Health : The Guide To Well - being. Jan/ Feb. 1995. Vol. 25. # 1. How to Use Gentle Herbs to Clean, Soothe, and Refresh Your Skin.. p. 72-77. Skin Deep. Margaret Dinsdale. New York. Camden House publishing. 1994. Way of Herbs. Michael Tierra,C.A., N.D.. New York. Pocket Books. 1990. |
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