Sustainable Beauty: DIY Facial Soap Beauty. No matter how old or young we are, a woman wants to be beautiful. I’ve heard it said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” From the tribes of Africa… …to the henna designs of a wedding in India… …to the Hiwi of Venezuela… …women have embraced sustainable beauty. Unfortunately, in our modern societies consumer marketing and commercial companies understand our quest for beauty and have taken advantage of this truth. I can’t even think about the money I’ve spent on beauty products! I want to share with you a very frugal recipe for DIY Facial Soap. DIY Facial Soap Recipe Base-2 ounces of grated bar soap (or liquid castile soap)-2 cups of hot water-5 drops Tea Tree Oil Directions: Add soap to water and stir to melt. Suitable Skin Type Add-InsOily: substitute 4 ounces of water for witch hazel, sage, rosemary Acne: two aspirins crushed into powder, increase tea tree oil to 15 dropsDry: honey, glycerin, aloe vera, nettle, or St. Tips: -Lavender is beneficial for all skin types.
Suggested Uses for Clary Sage Essential Oil Clary Sage was highly valued during the Middle Ages for its ability to to heal all sorts of eye problems. Called “clarus”, meaning clear, it was later transformed into clary. Part of its Latin name, salvia, means to save. Rightly so, as clary sage enjoys a reputation as a sort of “cure all” because it quite literally is used successfully to restore health in a variety of areas. Egyptians loved clary sage for its purported ability to cure infertility. The Greeks, Romans, and Chinese loved it because it held promise to assure long life. Therapeutic uses: Anxiety, back pain, decreased libido, depression, digestive disorders, insomnia, inflammation, menopause, neck strain, nervous tension, muscle pain, premenstrual syndrome, respiratory health, skin problems and stress. Essential Oil Applications: For anxiety, decreased libido, depression, insomnia, menopause, nervous tension, and stress use 2-3 drops as a vapor therapy, or use in a diffuser or lamp ring. Mixes Well With: Extraction Method:
Saponification Table and Characteristics of Oils in Soap How much Lye should you use in order to saponify a specific fat or oil? Use this simple saponification table to find out! You can click on each oil or fat within this chart to learn more about its benefits, detriments and how it is used in soap making. soap making oils (along with many other ingredients) are now available to purchase online right here at soap-making-resource.com. Click now to see the selection! Before you start making conversions on your own, be sure to read (and re-read) through the entire explanation on this page of how to use this chart successfully. On the chart above you'll notice 7 columns: "Oil or Fat", "SAP", "Hard/Soft", "Cleansing", "Fluffy Lather", "Stable Lather" and "Skin care". Free Soap Making e-Newsletter Plus instantly receive one of my own personal soap recipe formulas using a combination of sweet almond oil, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, castor oil and shea butter scented with an intoxicating essential oil blend. Wrong!
Doctor Sabina Devita - Young Living Distributor Meet Dr. Devita Dr. Sabina DeVita is the owner and founder of the DeVita Wellness Institute of Living and Learning and the International Institute of Energy Studies. Dr. Essential Oil Workshops Read PDF to see all of Dr. The information presented in this one day introductory workshop is important for those who want to use essential oils and natural ways to stay healthy during these turbulent times of enormous earth changes, flues, colds, and pandemics. Essential oils have emerged as a missing link in today's natural healthcare - being scientifically validated as one of the safest, most effective, healing forms of herbal and natural medicines. This essential oil workshop includes: Raindrop Technique Workshops The Raindrop Technique®, developed by D. Benefits of Raindrop Therapy include: This workshop will teach this powerful technique, which can be used in your home. Resume: Sabina M. Click here to see Dr, DeVita resume
Handmade Natural Bug Repellent Spray ~ A Recipe [B]eing the outdoorsy family that we are — gardening, camping, hiking, and the like – insect repellent is a nice thing to have around, especially during the spring and summer months. And as with nearly every other household item, this all-natural bug spray can be handmade at home — in a frugal and eco-friendly way. It’s always nice to save money, protect the earth, and guard your family against toxic chemicals — in this case DEET. By making your own handmade natural bug repellent spray, you accomplish all three of these things! How to Make a Natural Bug Repellent Spray My Natural Bug Repellent Spray contains a variety of essential oils and plant-based extracts that truly work to keep insects, bugs, and flies away. citronellarose geraniumclovelemongrasslemoneucalyptuscatnipcastor oilpeppermintlavendercedar Creating this handmade bug repellent spray required a bit of math. The Recipe Ingredients Method 1. 2. 3. Notes -This spray is safe for all members of the family 6 months and older.
BOTANICAL EXTRACTS ~The Woodwife's Journal~ DRY FLOWERS Herbal Blogroll If you see your blog below but it doesn't have a description please feel free to send a description to me. If you have sent me your blog and you don't see it on the list, please send it to me again. Be sure to include the world BLOG in your subject line. (I hope no one fell through the cracks, but I never know!) A blog covering wildcrafting, therapeutics, recipes and my health related philosophical rants! Banyan Moon Botanicals is inspired by Yogini Herbalist, Kristin Henningsen. A blog by Kiva Rose I'm a Sanctuary Apprentice with Sarah Head. CastaneaA blog by Juliet Blankespoor. Catalyst for BreakfastCatalyst for Breakfast investigates the many ways we can incorporate fun and healthy DIY practices into our daily lives, from the perspective of an acupuncturist and herbalist. Cauldrons and Crockpots is a blog about food, herbs, travel and magic. A blog by Leslie A blog by Celia LinnemannDesert Tortoise BotanicalsLiving with plants in the Sonoran desert. A blog by Sharol Tilgner
HERB Harvesting Mint for Herbal Infusions « Mind Body and Sole For the past couple of days I’ve been harvesting mint to dry and use throughout the winter in an herbal infusion that I drink as a type of “multi-vitamin.” I’ll share the recipe with you later, but first I wanted to share with you how easy it is to harvest and dry mint. Harvest in the morning after the dew has dried but before the heat of the day is able to “bake off” some of the essential oils found in the plant. You can cut mint down at the base of the plant since mint is an herb that grows from the roots. You can typically get at least two good harvests in a season from your mint plants. I spread the mint out on a sheet over night to loose some of the moisture in the plant and then begin to trim off the leaves (I use my thumbnail) from the stem and place on a drying screen. In my Excalibur, the drying time is about 8 hours depending on humidity and size of leaves. The difference between an herbal tea and an herbal infusion is the amount of time you let it steep. 1 quart of water
HERBAL AND MEDICINAL TEA Green Home Remedies Green Earth Our modern, disposable lifestyle has a toxic effect on our personal health, and the health of our planet. Herbs and other environmentally friendly household items can replace the chemical products we use to clean our homes, control pests, and care for our pets. Consider the effect that simple, small changes can make to make your home a better, more natural place to live. There are ways to avoid the worst toxic offenders in our environment according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG)1, nonprofit dedicated to providing good information and levels of toxins in consumer products. Apple Cider Vinegar * Cinnamon * Grapefruit * Lemon * Orange * Tea Tree oil * Tea tree oil is indispensable as a personal care disinfectant. White vinegar is distilled from grains such as corn or malt, although some generic brands can be petroleum based. Soap nuts, (Sapindus) are becoming more popular as a green alternative to chemical based detergents. Good news!