Lemon Astringent (For Very Oily Skin)

1/2 cup of witch hazel
1/4 cup of lemon juice

Shake well before using.
Apply to face with clean facial pad.

Paraffin Bath For Hands

4 ounces of paraffin wax
1/4 cup of baby oil

In a double boiler, over low heat, melt the ingredients together.
Cool until comfortable to the touch.
Dip hands into the mixture.
Wrap with plastic wrap.
Leave on hands for at least 10 minutes.
Peel off hands.

Cocoa Butter Whip

4 ounces of grated cocoa butter
6 ounces of virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
10 drops of mandarin essential oil

Melt cocoa butter slowly on low in a double boiler.
Once melted, remove from heat and cool slightly.
Stir in coconut oil.
Once mixture starts to solidify, mix with a hand mixer.
While mixing, sift cornstarch into mixture.
Slowly add mandarin oil to mixture.
Continue to mix until light and fluffy. 5 to 15 minutes.
Store in sterile jars.

Sugar Honey Scrub

1 Tablespoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of honey
1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice

Rinse face with warm water to open pores.
Mix ingredients into palm of hand.
Apply to face in gentle circular motions.
Leave on face for 3 minutes.
Rinse with cool water.

Will leave your face velvety smooth and glowing :0)

Hand Sanitizer

1/2 cup of grain alcohol or 100 proof Vodka (whichever is least expensive)
1/2 cup of aloe Vera gel
20 drops of fragrance oil (optional)


combine ingredients and mix well. Store in pump bottles.
Indefinite shelf life.

Makes 8 ounces

Sweet Dreams Massage Oil

10 teaspoons of grape seed oil
15 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of clary sage essential oil

Blend oils well.
Warm oil before applying to skin.

Romance Massage Oil

1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of hazelnut oil
10 drops of cinnamon oil
10 drops of orange oil
20 drops of ylang ylang oil

Mix oil well. Store in a sterile glass container. Keep away from heat and direct light.

Basic Bath Powder

1 cup of cornstarch
1 cup of rice flour
1/2 teaspoon of essential choice

Place cornstarch and rice flour in blender. Add essential oil and mix well. Pour into sterile container.

Will make approximately 16 ounces.

Lavender Milk Bath

1 cup of powdered milk
5 drops of lavender oil

Mix well and add to bath

Wrinkle Defense Mask

4 baby carrots (grated)
4 drops of extra virgin olive oil

Mix carrots and oil well. Apply to face. leave on face to 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Blackhead Treatment

1/4 cup of water
2 teaspoons of Epsom salt
3 drops of iodine

Bring water and Epsom salt to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add iodine. Let cool. Apply to blackheads using a saturated cotton ball.

Elbow Softener

4 Tablespoons of olive oil
The juice of one lemon
1 Tablespoon of honey

Whisk ingredients together. Pour into sterilized jar.

Shake well before use.
Message small amount into each elbow. Leave for at least 2 minutes. Rinse. Moisturize as usual.

Use twice daily for one week. After that, use weekly.