Body Recipes
Oh so gentle Honey Wash (for all skin types)
- 1T Oat or rice bran
- 1/2 t Natural honey
- 2/3 to 1 t Warm water
Mix above in palm of
your hand. Massage gently into skin in circular motion. Rinse
thoroughly. Discard unused portion.
Honey Bear Baby Wash (for all skin types)
- 2 c rice bran or bean powder
- 1/3 c natural honey
- 2/3 c warm water
Shake well in bottle until well mixed. Add to bath tub
or apply to moist skin with baby-gentle wet wash cloth. Rinse
thoroughly. Discard unused portion.
Green
Tea Toner (for all skin types, esp. aging skin)
- 1 t powdered green tea
- 1/2 c purified hot water
Mix tea with hot water in a bowl, whisking
until a bit thick. When mixture cools to room temperature, apply
with cotton pad to face. Do not rinse. Unused portion may be
refrigerated for 2 days.
Citrus Body Scrub
- 6 T unscented liquid body soap (preferably castile
or other detergent-free formula)
- 6 T
grape seed, jojoba, or sesame oil
- 1 T sweet almond, kukui nut or macadamia nut oil
- 1/2
c fine sea salt
- 1T
coarse sea salt
- 1/4 t sweet orange, grapefruit or lemongrass
essential oil
- 1/4
t tangerine essential oils
- 4-5 drops neroli or lime essential oil
Combine the soap and oils together in a bowl until well
blended. Slowly add in the salts, followed by the essential oils
(which should be spread throughout the mixture). Smooth on small
handfuls of the scrub onto wet skin (apply to dry skin cautiously
for an invigorating treatment); rub with gentle pressure in circular
motions. Rinse well or smooth off in bath. Store unused portion in
tightly sealed (preferably glass) container in a cool, dark, dry
place for 6-12 months.
Soothing, Hydrating AHA and Anti-Oxidant Tea Bath
- 1/2 c oats
- 1/2 c basmati or brown rice
- 1/2 c powdered buttermilk or milk
- 3 (emptied) or 1T loose green tea
- 1/2
t coconut or vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Place
ingredients into cheesecloth and tie into a pouch with a string
(i.e., like a large tea bag). Place in tub and rub a fairly hot
bath, allowing pouch to submerge; using a glove or cooking mitten,
squeeze the pouch occasionally to re-hydrate the ingredients. Allow
water to cool to comfort; leave "tea bath" pouch in the
tub. Soak in bath for 15-30 minutes.
Happy Healthy-Mouth Wash with Sage & Witch Hazel
- 4 T distilled water
- 4 t witch-hazel extract (preferably grain-alcohol
based)
- 1 T fresh parsley sprigs
- 1
T fresh mint leaves
- 1 t pure grain alcohol
Combine all ingredients in blender for 60 seconds. Pour
mixture through a fine strainer to remove solids. Following brushing
the teeth, swish 2-3 t of this mouthwash around the mouth for 30-45
seconds, then spit out. DO NOT swallow mouthwash. Store unused
portion in tightly sealed container for up to 5 days in
refrigerator.
Oh so Spicy After-Shave
- 2 c witch-hazel extract (preferably grain-alcohol
based)
- 2 T distilled water
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 sprig fresh mint, minced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 strips orange-peel spirals, chopped
- 2 strips lemon-peel spirals, chopped
- 15 drops benzoin
Combine all ingredients except cinnamon stick in
blender for 60-90 seconds. Pour into a bottle and add cinnamon
stick; shake well and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Pour mixture
through a fine strainer to remove solids. Apply to damp skin after
shaving. Rinse if desired. Store unused portion in tightly sealed
container for up to 5 days in refrigerator.
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