100 organic skin care recipes : make your own fresh and fabulous organic beauty products

100ORGANICSKINCARERECIPES

MakeYourOwnFreshandFabulousOrganicBeautyProducts

JESSICARESSFounderof

Avon,Massachusetts

CONTENTS

Introduction

CHAPTER1WHATYOUNEEDTOKNOWABOUTSKINCARE

CHAPTER2FACIALCARE

AcaiBerryFacialScrub

SheaButterLipBalm

MacaVitalityScrub

AyurvedicFacialCleansingGrains

GentleGlowWashingGrains

ClarifyingToner

OilCleanserforCloggedPores

RooibosRoseToner

BalancingFacialMoisturizer

VitalFacialMoisturizer

LuxuriousVita-EFacialOil

GreenTeaEyeCream

SpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkin

SoothingHerbalSteam

ChocolateLipScrub

GreenTeaandAdzukiCleansingGrains

CHAPTER3FACIALMASKS

YerbaFlaxFace-FoodMask

RadiantOrangeMask

GreenClayRoseMilkMask

ClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurge

Carrot-CoconutNutraMoistMask

AztecHoneyandWineMask

Coco-SuperfruitMask

ChiaCoconutSuperfoodMask

SoothingOil-FreeMask

ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMask

GoGreenMoistureMask

AgaveRoseAnti-AgingMask

RainforestElixirMask

FreshPetalsMask

CHAPTER4BODYSCRUBSANDWASHES

OliveButterScrub

JavaneseGoldBodyScrub

SugarChaiHoneyScrub

HerbGardenBodyScrub

GentleOatmealWash

MochaLatteScrub

CitrusBlastBodyScrub

Vanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrub

AlmondMoistureScrub

ValenciaCoffeeScrub

FloralOatmealWash

LemonPoppySeedScrub

InvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWash

SheaButterBodyWash

HoneyCoconutBodyWash

CHAPTER5BODYBUTTERSANDOILS

BodyButterBars

HealingComfreySalve

Gardener’sHerbalBalm

WhippedSheaBodyButter

LovelyBodyButter

Coco-SpiceBodyButter

LuxuriousBodyOil

SoreMuscleMassageOil

WarmCinnamonMassageOil

CuticleSaverTreatment

CHAPTER6BATHS

Coconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBath

MermaidBath

SunshineCBath

BathMelts

MoisturizingBathSalts

BathFizzies

AngelSoakforColdandFlu

IdealLuxuryBath

ChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBath

CHAPTER7INFUSIONS

GreenTea–InfusedOil

ChaiSpice–InfusedOil

Rosemary-InfusedOil

Vanilla-InfusedOil

FreshComfreyOil

FreshHerbalOil

Lavender-InfusedOil

SweetDreamtime–InfusedOil

LayeredLavenderFlowerWater

Old-FashionedRosewater

AromaticVanillaInfusion

CHAPTER8WHOLEBODYSPATREATMENTS

Head-to-ToePumpkinMask

GlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMask

CoconutRiceConditioningExfoliant

AmbrosiaFaceandBodyMask

VanillaIslePerfume

BlushingBrideUbtanExfoliant

DetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrap

FizzyMojitoFootSpa

SoothingScalpandHairTreatment

JasmineHairFinishingOil

SunriseSpaWater

CucumberDe-PufferSpaWater

StrawberrySuperCSipper

QuickCoconutCantaloupeCooler

RosyGreenTeaSpaWater

CHAPTER9SUNCARE

Sun-KissedPre-TanningBodyScrub

YogurtLavenderComfortBodyMaskandBath

Avo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBodyMask

CalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencher

CoolingAnti-ItchPaste

Soothe-My-SunburnBath

HealingSunburnSprayandCompress

CucumberRoseSunburnRelief

SunProtectionLotionStick

BeachyBabeHairSpray

AppendixA:EssentialOilBlends

AppendixB:BonusFacialTreatments

AppendixC:GlossaryofIngredients

MetricConversionChart

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INTRODUCTION

DoyouwanttoslatheryourlipswithanedibleChocolateLipScrub?LayinthebathtubanddriftawayonthecleanscentofanInvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWash?WrapyourselfintheluxuryofaGlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMask?

Throughout100OrganicSkincareRecipes,you’llfindamazingskincareproductsthatwilltakeyourskin—andyourmind,body,andspirit—toplacesthey’veneverbeenbefore.Filledwithall-naturalingredientslikefreshherbs,flowers,honey,sheabutter,orauniqueessentialoilblend(AppendixA),eachrecipegivesyoutheopportunitytomixupyourownpersonalizedbatchofskincarethatisfreeofthehazardouschemicalsfoundinstore-boughtbrands.Eachingredienthasbeenchosenforitshealthandbeautybenefits,detailedintheGlossaryofIngredients(AppendixC).Eachrecipecontainsstep-by-stepinstructionsthatteachyouhowtouseoils,herbs,andotherorganicingredientstocreatenourishingproductsforhealthyskin.InAppendixByouwillfindfacialcaretreatmentplanstohelpyoucreateanaturalbeautyroutinethat’sperfectforyouruniqueskintype.Theserecipes—fromtheLayeredLavenderFlowerWatertotheLemon

PoppySeedScrub—areinspiredbythesimplethingsinlifethatmakeyoufeelalive.Thegorgeousflowersbloominginthegarden.Thefreshandtangyscentoffreshfruit.Asoftlyscentedbreeze.Natureprovidesanamazingworldfullofdivinelydecadentandinfinitelytherapeuticingredientsforyoutocreatetheseexquisitespaproducts.Eachrecipeisorganic,natural,andchemical-free.Becausewhywouldyouputsomethingonyourbodythatyouwouldn’tputinit?Eachoneofthesereplenishingproductsisspecialandunique,andtheyare

deceptivelyeasytocreate—whichmeanstheymakeimpressivegiftsfor

deceptivelyeasytocreate—whichmeanstheymakeimpressivegiftsforholidays,birthdays,oranyotherspecialoccasion.Youcanmaketheseskincarerecipesinyourownkitchenwiththetoolsandingredientsyouhaveonhand.Mostoftheingredientscanbefoundatthenaturalfoodstoreorfarmer’smarket.ThereareafewspecialtyingredientsortypesofpackagingthatareeasilyfoundonlinewithaquickInternetsearch.Iformulatethesegorgeousrecipeswithlove.It’ssimplywhatIdo.Ihopethat

shows.AndIhopeyouwilllovediscoveringthesecreationsasmuchasIenjoyedputtingthemtogetherforyou.Icreatedspaceforyoutoaddyourpersonaltoucheswithdecorativepackaging,layeringscents,anddreamingupfabulouswaystoplananabsolutelydivineHomeSpaDay.Ihumblysuggestthatyoumaketheserecipeswithfocusedhealingintentionandlotsoflove.ThosetwolittlethingsaremysecretandfavoriteingredientsandIincludetheminallofmyrecipes.Mayyourskinglowlikethepetalsofaflowerandsmellassweet…

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CHAPTER1

WHATYOUNEEDTOKNOWABOUTSKINCARE

Haveyouevernotwashedyourfacebeforebedandawakenedtoabunchoflittlepimples?Probably.HaveyouevereatenabunchofFrenchfries,chocolate,orjunkfoodandhadyourskineruptinanepicbreakoutinthenextdayortwo?Whohasn’t!Therelationshipbetweenyourskinandyourbodyissymbiotic,mutuallyreliant,andinterdependent.It’simportanttorealizethatthefoundationforhealthy,radiantskinstartsontheinside.

Yourskinisthelargestandfastest-growingorganofyourbodyandaccountsfor6to10percentofyourbodyweight.Allofyourcellsrequiregoodnutrition,properhydration,oxygenation,anddetoxificationtothrive.Whatyouputonyourskinisjustasimportantaswhatyouputinyourbody.Withthisinmind,healthyskincanbeachievedbymakingpositive,well-consideredchoicesinrelationtoyourmind,body,andspirit.Inadditiontoyourskincareregimen,youwanttopayattentiontoadditionalfactorsthatcancontributetohealthyskin,including:

Sunexposure

Eatinghabits

Hydration

Exercise

Environmentalpollutants,andmore…

Allofthesefactorscombinewithyourgeneticmakeupandoverallwellnesstocomprisethehealthofyourskin.Andwhileskincareproductscanhelpcombatandcorrectsomeoftheinherentissuesandskinconditions,itisbesttothinkofhealthyskinholistically,aspartofacompletelyhealthyyou.Afterall,ahealthyyouisahappyyou.Keepingthatinmind,let’stakealookatthesimplethingsthatmaketherecipesinthisbookdecadent,healthy,andinspiring!

FreshIngredientsThroughoutthebook,youwillfindmanyrecipesthatcallforfreshfruits,vegetables,herbs,andflowers.Justlikethefoodyoueat,thesenaturalskincareingredientsarebestusedwhenfresh.Freshingredientsareattheirpeakofvitality,andplantsthatarepickedattheirpeakandusedimmediatelywillcontributetheirnutrient-richvitalitytotherecipe.You’llalsofindsuperfoodsinquiteafewoftheskincarerecipesduetotheirhighconcentrationsofvitalphytonutrientsthatgreatlybenefityourskin.Butnomatterwhichrecipeyoumake,rememberthatfreshisbest!

MaketheRightSizeYou’llfindbothsingleuseandlargebatchrecipesthroughoutthebook.Mostofthesingleuserecipesaremadewithfresh,perishableskinfoodingredientsandareintendedtobeusedimmediately.Thelargerbatchrecipescanbemadeaheadoftimeandusedinyourdailyfacialcareroutinesandweeklyhomesparituals.You’llalsofindavarietyofrecipesthatmakemultiples,suchastheBathFizziesandBodyButterBarsthatyoucancreativelypackageaspartyfavorsandgorgeoushandmadegiftsforyourlovedones.

NaturalandOrganicForme,organicisalifestyle.Myskincarecompany,AngelFaceBotanicals,wasfoundedonorganicprinciples.MymaingoalwhenIstartedmyskincare

companywastoofferconsumershighlyeffective,ultra-luxuriousbotanicallybasedproductswithincrediblenaturalscents.Therecipesyou’llfindthroughoutthisbookallowyoutocreateyourownnaturalanddeliciouslyscentedproductsinyourownhome.So,whenshoppingfortheingredients,keepthequalityofthefinalproductinmind.Yourcreationwillonlybe“organic”iftherawmaterialsyousourceareorganic.Unfortunately,iftheingredientisn’torganic,thenyoucanalmostguaranteethatitwasgrownwithsyntheticfertilizersandpesticidesand/orisageneticallymodifiedingredient.Imakeconsciouschoicestolimitmyexposuretomanmadechemicalsinourenvironment,andIencourageyoutodothesame.Iamafirmbelieverinthebenefitsoforganicfarmingforourfoodandwatersupply,forourskincareproducts,andfortheoverallhealthandwell-beingofourplanetEarthandallofherinhabitants.

AromatherapyandHerbalSkinCareManyoftheskincarerecipesinthebookwillbenefitallskintypes,andothersareintendedforspecificskintypesandconditions.Youmanywonderhowthesamefacialcleansercouldbenefitdry,maturingskinandalsobegoodforoily,acne-proneskin.Well,manybotanicalingredientsareadaptogens,orbalancers.Thismeansthat,astheplantsubstancemakesitswaythroughthebloodstream,itattendstothespecificneedsoftheindividualperson.Forexample,aproductcanbeeithercalmingorstimulatingdependingonthepersonwhousesit.WhilethisconceptisnotwidelyacceptedinWesternmedicalphilosophy,ithasbeeneffectivelyemployedforthousandsofyearsintraditionalChinesemedicine,aswellasAyurvedicmedicine,whichhasasimilarconceptcalledrasayana.Additionally,allskintypesbenefitfromincreasedcellularhealthandregeneration.Manyoftheskincarepreparationsincludedinthisbookareformulatedastonicskinconditionerstopromotevitalityandsupportbalancedoilproductioninallskintypes.

TheHomeSpaItisimportanttosetasidesome“metime”everyonceinawhiletoenjoya

Itisimportanttosetasidesome“metime”everyonceinawhiletoenjoyahomesparitual.Thisisacompletelyself-directednurturingexperiencethatbenefitseveryaspectofyou,includingphysicalandmentaldetoxification,stressreduction,raisingself-esteem,andincreasedoverallhealthandwell-being.Youmayalsowanttohavefriendsoverforahomespapartywhereyoucookupafabulousarrayofhomemadeskincaretreatstoenjoyasagroup.Whetheryoucreateameditativesolitaryspadayoraboisteroushomespa

partywithfriends,thegoalistopamperyourself,nurtureyourskin,reviveyourspirit,andrestorebalancetoyourentirebeing.Duringthesehomespasessions,deliberatelyleaveyourdailyworriesatthedoorandsurrendertorelaxationandreplenishment.Thisisyour“metime”tonurturehealthandvitalityinyourmind,body,andspirit.Youhavecommittedtoasensoryjourneywiththesolepurposeofmakingpositiveimprovementstoyouroverallwell-being.Createthehomesparecipesinthisbookforyourenjoyment,yourbeautification,yourstressrelease,yourjoy.

AboveAll,LoveYourselfTruebeautycomesfrombeinghappyandfeelingbeautiful.Usingfabulousskincareandhomespaproductsjustfeelsgood,makesyourskinhappy,andmakesyourheartglowtoo.Withthatinmind,hereismyfavoriteandmostvaluablebeautysecret,thesimplethingthatyoucandoeverydaytoenhanceyourinnerglowandouterradiance.Areyoureadyforthis?Allyouhavetodoislookinthemirroratleastonceeachdayandsaytoyourself:“Youaresobeautiful.Iloveyou!”Ifthisseemshard,doitanyway!Themoreyoudothis,theeasieritwillbecome.Justtakeadeepbreath,inhalelove,andexhalepeace.Thissimpleprocessactuallygoesreallydeep,tothecoreofyourbeing.Itcanbringemotionsanddeeperissuestothesurface.Andthatisagoodthing!Yourheartfeltemotionsareabeautifulreflectionofyou.“Youaresobeautiful.Iloveyou!”Justsimplysaythosewordstoyourself,

everyday.Soonafteryoustartthis,peopleinyourlifewillnoticeanewsparkleinyoureyeorabounceinyourstep.Don’tbesurprisedifyoustarttoreceive

inyoureyeorabounceinyourstep.Don’tbesurprisedifyoustarttoreceiverandomcomplimentsonthepeaceandradiancethatyoucarry.Anditcomesfrommakingthissimplestatementyourreality.Themoreyousaythis,themoreyoufeelit;believeit,andlivethistruthdeepdowninyourcore:Youaresobeautiful!Thepointoftheskincarerecipesandtheadviceyou’llfindthroughoutthe

bookistohelpyoufeelbeautiful.Becausewhenyoufeelbeautiful,youprojectabeautiful,happyvibrationoutintotheworld.Thesimpleandenjoyableactofpreparingtheserecipesisnurturinginandofitself.Makingtheserecipesnurturesyourcreativesideandreinforcesahealthfullifestylethatyoucanfeelgoodabout.The“metime”thatyouproactivelysetasideforahomespaexperienceisaloving,nurturinggestureofself-love.Andyou,mybeautifuldarling,deserveeveryminuteofit!Sowithoutfurtherado,let’stakealookattherecipesthatwillenrichyour

body,yourmind,andyourspirit…

CHAPTER2

FACIALCARE

Takinggoodcareofyourfacialskinisquitesimplewhenyoubreakitdowntothebasics—cleanse,tone,andmoisturizeyourfacetwiceperday,everyday.ThefirststepisacleansersuchastheAyurvedicFacialCleansingGrainstogentlycleanthedirt,sweat,oil,andenvironmentalbuildupfromthesurfaceofyourskintopreventredness,irritation,cloggedpores,anddull,ashyskin.Next,you’lluseafacialtonerliketheRooibosRoseTonerortheClarifyingTonerfoundinthischaptertocorrectthepHlevelonthesurfaceofyourskinandcloseandminimizeyourporessotheydon’tfillupwithgunk.ThefinalcrucialstepistouseafacialmoisturizerliketheBalancingFacialMoisturizerthatwillleaveyourskinwithanourishingmoisturelayerthataddressestheneedsofyourspecificskintype.Whyuseamoisturizer?Well,withoutone,yourskinwillgohaywiretryingtoovercorrect,causingoverlydryoroverlyoilyskin,whichexacerbatesredness,breakouts,andcloggedpores.

Throughoutthischapteryou’llfindeverythingyouneedtofollowthesethreebasicsteps—plussomeluxuryskintreatmentproductssuchastheChocolateLipScrub,SoothingHerbalSteam,andGreenTeaEyeCream.Sosaygoodbyetored,irritated,broken-out,dry,oroilyskinandsayhellotohealthy,clean,clear,andradiantskin.

AcaiBerryFacialScrubAcaiberrieshavearemarkableconcentrationoftraceminerals,aminoacids,essentialfattyacids,phytosterols,andantioxidantsthathelptheskinregenerate,speedingupthehealingprocessforacneicskin.Thecornmealandkaolininthisrecipeactlikeaspongethatabsorbsexcessoilwhiledrawingouttoxinsandimpuritiesfromyourpores.Theoatflouraddsasoothing,moisturizingcomponent.Thisrecipeishighlybeneficial

toallskintypes,especiallyoilyandacneprone.

YIELDS:1quart

⁄ cupacaiberrypowder ⁄ cupoatflour ⁄ cupfinelygroundcornmeal ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercapoptional

1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowderedingredients.Carefullyplacealloftheingredientsintothecanningjar.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.

2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostorethisscrubinthequartjarortransfertoa

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smallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethefacialscrubforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.

3. ToUse:Touse,simplytapoutabitofthepowderintothepalmofyourhandandmixwithwateraddedatinybitatatimeuntilapasteforms.Thensoftlycleanseyourfaceusingsmallcircularmotions.Rinsewithwarmwaterandfollowwithtonerandmoisturizer.

SheaButterLipBalmThispositivelylusciouslipbalmprovidesreliefandahealingboostfordry,chappedlips.Sheabutter,sweetalmond,coconutoil,andbeeswaxformaperfectnurturingbarriertoprotectyourlipsagainstchapping,helpingthemstaysupersoftandsuperkissable.Findsomecute

containersandthisrecipemakesafungifttoo.Toaddsomecolor,meltapea-sizeamount—ormore!—ofyourfavoritelipstickinthisbalm.Enjoy!

YIELDS:1ounce

1teaspoongratedbeeswax2teaspoonssheabutter1teaspooncoconutoil2teaspoonssweetalmondoil10dropsofessentialoils,optionalPinchofstevia,optional

Whatyouwillneed:measuringspoons,doubleboiler,tinywhisk,rubberspatula,lipbalmtubes,jarsortinstoholda1ouncebatchoflipbalm

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandsheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilmelted.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddrywithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthesweetalmondoilandstevia,ifdesired,andstirwiththe

whisk.Next,stirintheessentialoils,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesofthepotandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintoyourjars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.Putthelidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsanddate.Note:Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.

2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.

3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarwithyourfingertipandspreadontoyourlips.

MacaVitalityScrubGiveyourskinagooddoseofvitaminsandantioxidantswiththis

exfoliatingblendofmacaandcacao.Topicallyapplied,theseSouthAmericansuperfoodsarehighinregenerativeessentialfattyacids,

proteins,vitamins,andminerals,whichhelpimprovethetoneandtextureofyourskin.Use1–2timesperweekwhenyourskinneedsavitamin-

boostedexfoliation.

YIELDS:about1pint

⁄ cupmacapowder ⁄ cupcoconutflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cupfinegranulatedsugar1tablespoonrawcocoa/cacaopowder

Whatyouwillneed:facemask,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercapoptional

1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.

2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthepintjarortransfertoa

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smallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.


AyurvedicFacialCleansingGrainsFacialcleansinggrainsarepartofacenturies-oldbeautyregimen

popularinIndia,Japan,andotherAsiancultures.Thispowderedfacialcleansercombinesnaturalingredientstogentlyexfoliateandremoveexcessoilanddirtwithoutstrippingyourskin’snaturalbeneficial

moisture.Justaddwaterandyourskinisleftclean,smooth,radiant,andglowing.

YIELDS:1quart

⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄ cuprosepetalpowder1tablespoonturmeric2teaspoonsorangepeelpowder⁄ cupchickpeaflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄teaspooncinnamon Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional

1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.Youmaywanttoconsidersiftingthebrownriceflour,asthereareusuallysomelargerricegrainsremaining,whichcanbealittleroughontheskin.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.

2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleat

1 2 1 2

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time.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthequartjarortransfertoasmallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.


HELPFULHINTSAvoidgettingundilutedturmericontoyourskin,asitmaystain.

GentleGlowWashingGrainsThissimpleblendofsoothing,moisturizingingredientscleansesand

exfoliateseventhemostsensitiveskin.Oatsarewidelyregardedasanidealingredientforsensitiveandeasilyirritatedskinbecauseoatmealnourishes,moisturizes,andgentlyexfoliatestheskin,absorbingexcess

oilanddirt.

YIELDS:1 ⁄ cups ⁄ cuprosepetalpowder ⁄ cupoatflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cuppowderedmilk Whatyouwillneed:facemask,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional

1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Carefullyplaceallofthepowderedingredientsintothecanningjar.You

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maywanttoconsidersiftingtheoatflour,asthereareusuallysomelargerpiecesofoatsremaining,whichcanbealittleroughondelicatefacialskin.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.

2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostoretheseinthepintjarortransfertoasmallerjar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrainsforeachuse.Keepthelidtightlyclosedandstoreforuptoayear.


ClarifyingTonerApplecidervinegarcontainsnaturalalpha-hydroxyacids,whichworktosloughoffdeadskincellsandlightendiscolorations,includingsunandagespots.ThisClarifyingTonerbalancesyourskin’spH,removesbuilt-upoilandgrime,andclosesandtightenspores,reducingtheirsize.Thisformulaisbeneficialfornormaltooily,combination,andacne-proneskin

types.

YIELDS:4ounces

2tablespoonswitchhazel2teaspoonsrawapplecidervinegar2tablespoonsdistilledwater3tablespoonsLayeredLavenderFlowerWater(seeChapter7)orlavenderhydrosol(flowerwater) Whatyouwillneed:4-ouncebottleandcapormistertop,funnel

1. ToMake:Usingthefunnel,pouralloftheingredientsintothebottle.Captightlyandshakewell.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottleandusewithin1–2months,orstoreintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflifeto6months.

3. ToUse:Usetwiceperdayaftercleansing.Moistenacottonpadandgentlysweepoverfacialskintoremovethelasttracesofdirt,oil,andmakeup.Followwithmoisturizerandserum.

OilCleanserforCloggedPoresThisrecipeisanadvancedformulationforacne-proneskinthatusesthebasicprinciplesoftheoilcleansingmethodwheretheoilanddirtthatarecloggingyourporesaredrawnout,hardenedplugsandall,andreplaced

withahealthyamountofbeneficialbotanicaloils.Yousee,inthechemistryofskincare,oildissolvesoil.Thatmaysoundcounterintuitive,butit’strue.Usethiscleanseronceperweekforclean,clearporesand

progressivelyfewerblemishes.

YIELDS:4ounces

4tablespoonshazelnutoil2vitaminEcapsules6dropsteatreeessentialoil4dropslavenderessentialoil2dropschamomileessentialoil1tablespooncastoroil

1tablespoonRosemary-InfusedJojobaOil(seeChapter7)4tablespoonsgrapeseedoil

Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored4-ouncebottle—onewithacaporpumptopisideal

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthehazelnutoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezethemoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils.Next,addthecastoroilandrosemary-infusedjojobaoil,andfillupthebottlewithgrapeseedoil.Shakeforaminuteorsotoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeoutofdirectsunlightinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonths.

3. ToUse:Oilcleansersarebestusedatnight,whenyourskinisinneedofadeepercleaning.Shakewellbeforeuse,astheheavieroilsmaysettletothebottom.Startwithdryratherthanwetskin.Massageapumportwointoyourskinusinggentlecircular,upwardstrokes.Itiscompletelyworthittotakethefewextraminutestomassageareasofwrinklesandcloggedporesforatleast3minutesandupto10minutes.Avoidanyactiveblemishesorrecenteruptions.Thelongeryoumassage,themoredebrisyouwillfeel(i.e.,de-cloggedporegunk).It’sgross,butfabulous,right?

4. Next,runhotwateroverawashcloth.Wringtheclothoutabit,lettingitcoolsoit’snottoohot.Settheclothonyourface,steamingtheoil,dirt,makeup,andgrimeoutofyourpores,thengentlywipetheoil,dirt,andgrimeoffyourface.Rinseouttheclothwellandrepeatthesteamingprocess2–5times.Useafewtimesperweek,uptoonceperdayasafacialcleanser.Startwithonceperweek,workingyourwayupinfrequencydependingonhowyourskinresponds.

HELPFULHINTSSomepeoplecanuseoilcleansersdaily,butit’saonceaweektreatmentforothers.Theoilcleanserdrawsthedeepertoxinsouttothesurface,sodonotbesurprisedifafewpimplesform.Thesearenotnewlycreated,butwerepre-existing,layinglow,waitingtobebroughttothesurfacetoheal.Thiscleansoutthedeeperdermallayersofyourskin,whichisanecessarystepforsustainedclear,pimple-freeskin.Beawarethatyoushouldnotuseanoilcleansertoooftenoritwilldryoutyourskin.

RooibosRoseTonerAloeVeraandRosewateraresoothing,hydrating,andconditioning.RooibosisapowerfulantioxidantthatishighinvitaminsandmineralsincludingzincandvitaminD.Italsocontainssuperoxidedismutase

(SOD),anenzymeandamazinglyeffectiveantioxidantthatattacksfreeradicals.ThisRooibosRoseTonerbalancesyourskin’spH,removesbuilt-upoilandgrime,andclosesandtightenspores,reducingsizeandappearance.Thisformulaisbeneficialfornormaltodry,combination,

acne-prone,rosacea-prone,andmaturingskintypes.

YIELDS:4ounces

⁄ cupdistilledwater1tablespoonlooseleafrooibos1tablespoonaloeverajuice2tablespoonsOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)orrosehydrosol Whatyouwillneed:teacup,strainer,4-ouncebottleandcapormistertop,funnel

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1. ToMake:Boil ⁄ cupdistilledwaterandbrewasmall,strongcupofrooibos.Lettheinfusionsteepfor15–20minutes.Straintheherbsfromthebrewandplaceinthefridgeandcoolcompletely,10–15minutes.Oncethebrewhascooled,usethefunneltoaddthealoeverajuiceandrosewatertothebottle.Topoffwiththerooibosbrew.Captightlyandshakewell.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottleandusewithin1month,orstoreintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflifeto2–3months.

3. ToUse:Usetwiceperdayaftercleansing.Moistenacottonpadandgentlysweepoverfacialskintoremovethelasttracesofdirt,oil,andmakeup.Followwithmoisturizerandserum.

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BalancingFacialMoisturizerThisBalancingFacialMoisturizerisanultra-light,ultra-nourishing

astringentfacialoilthatwillbenefitpeopleofallskintypes,butespeciallythosewhohaveoily,acne-prone,orcombinationskin.Thehazelnutoil,withdeeplypenetratingastringentproperties,ishighlybeneficialforacneandhelpstotoneandtightentheskin.Grapeseedoilisultra-lightyet

packedwithnutrientsandantioxidantsthatgiveskinaregenerativeboostandahealthyglow.BothhazelnutandgrapeseedoilsareextremelyhighinvitaminE,whichhelpscondition,repair,andprotectyourskinfromprematureagingduetoexposuretoUVraysandenvironmental

pollutants.Theseluxuriousbotanicaloilsarecomplementedwithanastringent,antibacterial,andreparativeessentialoilblend.

YIELDS:1ounce

1teaspoonGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2teaspoonsgrapeseedoil1vitaminEcapsule4dropsteatreeessentialoil2dropslemonessentialoil4dropslavenderessentialoil2dropsrosemaryessentialoil3teaspoonshazelnutoil

Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel

1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandgrapeseedoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsuleandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcap.Addtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithhazelnutoil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Willkeepforuptosixmonthsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Usetwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropsofBalancingFacialMoisturizertoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.

VitalFacialMoisturizerArichlymoisturizingyetreadilyabsorbedfacialoil,thisVitalFacial

Moisturizerisperfectfordry,maturing,andenvironmentallydamagedskinaswellassensitiveandreactiveskintypes.Itcontainshighly

nutritiousbotanicaloilsthatfeedyourskinthevitaminsandnutrientsitneedstofightprematureaging.Averitableantioxidantpowerhouse

formulatedtoboostcollagenproductionandcondition,repair,andprotectyourskin,thismoisturizerworkshardtolessentheappearanceand

formationoffinelinesandwrinkles.

YIELDS:1ounce

1 ⁄ teaspoonjojobaoil1teaspoonavocadooil1 ⁄ teaspoongrapeseedoil2vitaminEcapsules5dropsAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil5dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil2dropspatchouliessentialoil2teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthejojoba,avocado,andgrapeseedoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.AddtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithGreenTea–InfusedOil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.


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3. ToUse:Usetwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropstoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandwillhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.

LuxuriousVita-EFacialOilSilkyandeasilyabsorbed,thisdailyfacialmoisturizerisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingsensitiveandreactiveskin.Grapeseedoilisultra-

lightyetpackedwithnutrientsandantioxidants,whichgiveskinaregenerativeboostandahealthyglow.WithanexceptionallyhighvitaminEcontent,thismoisturizerprotectsyourskincellsfromprematureagingduetoexposuretoUVraysandenvironmentalpollutantsbyeffectivelystoppingfreeradicaldamage,promotingahealthy,glowingcomplexion.

YIELDS:1ounce

2teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)1teaspoonjojobaoil2vitaminEcapsules2dropschamomileessentialoil3dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil6dropslavenderessentialoil

3teaspoonsgrapeseedoil

Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadropperorpumptop,smallfunnel

1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandjojobaoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandthegrapeseedoil.Shakeforaminutetoblend.


3. ToUse:Useafewdropstwicedailyaftercleansingandtoningyourskin.Facialoilsworkwellondampskin,somistyourskinwithtonerandapplyafewdropstoyourfingertips.Emulsifytheoilintothemoistureonyourskinfromthemist.Theaddedmoisturewillenableyoutoachieveanevenapplicationandhelpyourskinabsorbthebeneficialbotanicalsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.

GreenTeaEyeCreamTheactiveingredientsinthisrevitalizingunder-eyecreamhelpalleviatedarkcirclesandpuffyeyeswhilealsoreducingtheappearanceoffinelinesandwrinkles.AlittleofthissilkyGreenTeaEyeCreamwillmelt

rightintoyourskinforlovelyresults.

YIELDS: ⁄ ounce3teaspoonsGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules

2dropscarrotseedessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:boilingwater,glassmeasuringcup,shallowbowl,chopstick,rubberspatula,jarwithlidtohold ⁄ ounceofcream

1. ToMake:Createaminidoubleboilerbypouringboilingwaterinthebottomofashallowbowl.PuttheGreenTea–InfusedOilintoaglassmeasuringcupandplacethecupintothebowlofboilingwatertomelt.Stiritalittletohelpitalong.Oncetheoilhasmelted,removethecupfromthehotwaterandwipedry.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addthecarrotseedessentialoilandstirtheingredientstogetherwithachopstick.Pourthemeltedoilintothejarandcarefullyputintherefrigerator.Removeafter30minutesandscrewthelidontight.Labelwithcontentsanddate.

2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithin1–1 ⁄ years.

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3. ToUse:Beginwithcleanskin.Touse,removeasmallamountofcreamfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips.Thentapthecreamontotheunder-eyeareaandoccipitalbone.

SpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkinThisSpaFacialSteamforNormaltoOilySkinworkstosoftenyourskin,

openporestoloosencloggeddebris,andreleasetoxins.

YIELDS:1pint

⁄ cupdriedcomfrey5tablespoonsdriedlavenderflowers3tablespoonsdriedrosemary⁄ cupdriedparsley ⁄ cupdriedpeppermint ⁄ cupdriedlemonpeelWhatyouwillneed:Mixingbowl,measuringcups,measuringspoons,2woodenspoons,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid

1. ToMake:Placealloftheherbsinthemixingbowlandtosslikeasaladuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Iliketousemyhandtoblendherbs,butyoucanalsousetwospoons.Transfertothejar,label,andcaptightly.

2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithin2years.

3. ToUse:Touse,bring4cupsofwatertoaboil,thenremovefromheat.Stir2tablespoonsoftheherbsintothewater.Coverandletstandfor5minutes.Carefullybringthepottoatableandmakeatentoverthepotwithabathtoweltocreateaministeamroom.Cleanyourface,thenhoveroverthesteamingpotatleast8inchesawaywithyoureyesclosed.Ifthesteamistoohot,openaventtoletsomeofthesteamoutandmoveyourfaceabitfartherawayfromthesteam.Breathedeeply,relaxingfor5–15minutes.Note:Ifthiswholeproductionseemsdaunting,butyou’dlikethebenefitsofafacialsteam,soakawashclothintheherbalbrewandplaceonyourfaceforafewminutes,thenrepeat.Justbesuretolet

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theclothcooltoasafetemperaturebeforeputtingitonyourskin.Note:Facialsteamsarenotrecommendedforcysticacne,rosacea,orinflamedskinconditions.

SoothingHerbalSteamSittingandbreathingalovelyherbalfacialsteamsetsthestageforadeeplyrelaxingandthoroughlycleansinghomespafacialexperience.Chamomile’ssweethoney-applearomabeautifullycomplementsitssoothing,regenerativeproperties.Relaxinglavenderbudsarean

astringent,anti-inflammatory,andantibacterialherb.Roseisahealing,nourishing,andgentleastringent.Comfreyissoothing,healing,andanti-inflammatory.Thisrecipeisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallydry,

maturing,andsensitive.

YIELDS:1pint

⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowers ⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedrosepetals ⁄ cupdriedcomfreyleaves Whatyouwillneed:Mixingbowl,measuringcups,measuringspoons,2woodenspoons,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid

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1. ToMake:Placealloftheherbsinthemixingbowlandtosslikeasaladuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Iliketousemyhandtoblendherbs,butyoucanalsousetwospoons.Transfertothejar,label,andcaptightly.

2. ToStore:Storejarinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithin2years.

3. ToUse:Touse,bring4cupsofwatertoaboil,thenremovefromheat.Stir2tablespoonsoftheherbsintothewater.Coverandletstandfor5minutes.Carefullybringthepottoatableandmakeatentoverthepotwithabathtoweltocreateaministeamroom.Cleanyourface,thenhoveroverthesteamingpotatleast8inchesawaywithyoureyesclosed.Ifthesteamistoohot,openaventtoletsomeofthesteamoutandmoveyourfaceabitfartherawayfromthesteam.Breathedeeply,relaxingfor5–15minutes.Note:Ifthiswholeproductionseemsdaunting,butyou’dlikethebenefitsofafacialsteam,soakawashclothintheherbalbrewandplaceonyourfaceforafewminutes,thenrepeat.Justbesuretolettheclothcooltoasafetemperaturebeforeputtingitonyourskin.Note:Facialsteamsarenotrecommendedforcysticacneorrosaceaorinflamedskinconditions.

ChocolateLipScrubUsethissensuallipsmootheracoupletimesaweektohelpsmoothoutchappedlips.Thisintoxicatinglydecadentlipscrubiscompletelyedibleaslongasyouuseonlyfood-gradeingredients,souseyourfavorite

chocolatebartomakethisrecipeextradelectable.Needlesstosay,thisoneisgreatforValentine’sDayandmakesagreatgifttoo!

YIELDS:2ounces

1tablespooncoconutoil⁄ teaspoonrawhoney ⁄ teaspoonrawcocoapowder ⁄ teaspoonvanillaextract2tablespoonsfinegranulatedsugar1tablespoongratedchocolate

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Whatyouwillneed:measuringspoons,shallowmixingbowl,glassmeasuringcup,grater,fork,2-ouncejarwithlid

1. ToMake:Createaminidoubleboilerbypouringboilingwaterinthebottomofashallowbowl.Putthecoconutoilintoaglassmeasuringcup.Placethemeasuringcupintothebowlofhotwatertomeltandstiritalittletohelpitalong.Oncetheoilismelted,removethemeasuringcupfromthehotwaterandwipedry.Addthehoney,cocoapowder,andvanillaandstirtheingredientstogetherwithafork.Addthesugarandmixwell.Gratethechocolateandstiritin.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Labelandstorethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight,foruptoayear.

3. ToUse:Applytoyourlipsinsmall,circularmotions.Massagewithalighttouchandrinsewell.Use1–2timesperweek.Note:Donotuseonseverelychappedlips,splitlips,oropenwounds.

GreenTeaandAdzukiCleansingGrainsTraditionalAsianfacialcleansinggrains,likethisone,useadzukibeansthatgentlyexfoliatewithoutdamagingthesurfaceoftheskin.Inaddition,greenteaisapowerfulantioxidantthathelpsrejuvenatetheskin,preventandrepairsundamage,andpromoteelasticity.Andthehealingpowers

ofchamomilecalmandsootherednessandirritation.

YIELDS:1pint

⁄ cupadzukibeans ⁄ cupgreentealeaves ⁄ cupchamomileflowers ⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:coffeegrinder,mixingbowl,fine-meshedsieve,pint-sizecanningjarwithlid,spicejarwithsiftercap,optional

1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Next,puttheadzukibeans,greentea,andchamomileintothejar,closethelid,andshake.Fillacoffeegrinderwiththemixtureandgrindtoaveryfinepowder.Placethesieveoverthemixingbowl.Emptythegrinderintothesieve.Carefullysiftthepowderintothebowl.Putanythingthatdoesn’tsiftthroughbackintothegrinderandleavethepowderinthebowl.Fillthegrinderwiththeadzuki,tea,andchamomilemixture.Repeatuntilallofthemixhasbeenground,discardinganywoodybitsthatwon’tgrinddown.Next,siftthebrownriceflourintothebowlanddiscardanylargerricegrains.Carefullyputthepowdersintothecanningjarandaddthekaolinclay.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblendtoauniformpowder.Letstandfor5minutesorso,lettingthedustsettleintothejar.

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2. ToStore:Storethisdryfacialscrubinaspicejarwithasiftercap.Tofillthejar,makeafunnelbyrollingupapieceofpaper.Twistoneendtoopenwideenoughtofitintothespicejar,andtheotherwidertofunnelinthepowder.Tapeittogetherandspoonthepowderintothejaralittleattime.Oncethejarisfull,replacethesifterandcap,andthisscrubisreadytouse!Youcanalsostorethisinthejar,usingacleandryspoontodispensethecleansinggrains.Keepthelidtightlyclosedwhennotinuseandstoreforuptoayear.


SKINCARESECRETSForamoreintensivefacialtreatment,makeareplenishingfacialmaskbyblendingthesecleansinggrainswithhoney,yogurt,milk,rosewater,and/ortonerandleaveonfor5–20minutes.Rinsewithwarmwatertosoftenthemaskandgentlyexfoliateyourskinusingsmallcircularmotions.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

CHAPTER3

FACIALMASKS

Theexperienceofrelaxingwithafacialmaskontheskinislikenoother.Thisiswhymostwomenyouknowwillhaveatleastafewdifferentfacialmasksintheirbathroomcabinet.Thesubtletiesoftemperatureandtextureexcitethesenses.Willthetexturebesmoothorgooey?ThickandrichlikeCarrot-CoconutNutraMoistMaskorlightandrefreshingliketheFreshPetalsMask?ThescentswaftoveryouandcancarryyouonasensoryjourneyovergloriousearthenclaywiththeGreenClayRoseMilkMask,afreshglintofcitruswiththeRadiantOrangeMask,orasoothingwaftoffloralswiththeAgaveRoseAnti-AgingMask.

Enjoythejourneytobeautifulskinasthetreatmentmasksinthischapterimproveyourskin,visiblysuckingtheexcessoilandtoxinsoutofyourporesorboostingyourcellswithvitalnutrientsandmoisture.Removingthemaskrevealsfreshskinthat’ssmoother,plumper,clearer,andmoreradiantthanbefore.You’llbeglowingfromtheinside,andyourskinwillradiatehealthandvitality.Youaresobeautiful!

YerbaFlaxFace-FoodMaskPackedwithnearly200beneficialbio-activesstraightfromtheAmazonjungle,yerbamatepacksayouthfulpunchinthissuperfoodmaskforradiantskin.Denselynutritious,thismaskliterallyfeedsyourskinwithbeneficialmoisture,reparativeantioxidants,aminoacids,vitamins,andminerals.Antibacterialhoneyincreasescirculationtohelpcarrythe

nutrientsintoyourskincellstodotheirgoodwork.Usingthismaskonceperweekpromotesradiantvitalityforallskintypes,especiallydamaged,

overexposed,andmaturing.

YIELDS:1–2masks

1tablespoonlooseleafyerbamate⁄ cupwater1tablespoongroundflaxmeal1teaspoonhoney⁄ teaspoonflaxseedoil Whatyouwillneed:coffeegrinder,saucepan,teastrainer,mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Grindtheyerbamateintoacoarsepowderinyourcoffeegrinder.Boilthewater.Placetheyerbamateandflaxmealinthemixingbowlandaddtheboilingwater.Stirtomoistenandletstand5–10minutes.Addthehoneyandflaxseedoilandblendtoauniformconsistency.Youwillhaveathickpaste.

2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.

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3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

RadiantOrangeMaskOrangesarerichinvitaminC,whichencouragescollagenproductionandimprovestheelasticityofyourskin.Agaveisanaturallyantibacterialand

humectant.Beneficialinlighteningsunspotsandacnescars,thisinvigoratingRadiantOrangeMaskworkstounclogporesandimprove

circulationforamoreradiantskintone.

YIELDS:1–2masks

1teaspoonalmondmeal1teaspoondriedorangepeelpowder1teaspoonrawagavenectar1 ⁄ teaspoonsplainyogurt Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Placethealmondmealandorangepeelpowderinabowl.Addtheagavenectarandyogurtandstirwelltoblendtoauniformconsistency.



HELPFULHINTSIfyoucan’tfindorangepeelpowder,youcaneasilymakeityourself!Startbypeelinganorange.Cutthepeelintosmallerchunksand

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Startbypeelinganorange.Cutthepeelintosmallerchunksandleaveonaplatetoair-dryfor24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.Grindthedriedorangepeelintoapowderinacoffeegrinder.Storeinatightlysealedcontainer.

GreenClayRoseMilkMaskClaymasksworkwondersontheskinbysoakingoutexcessoilsandtoxinsandunclogging,clarifying,andrefiningporesforporcelain-softskin.Thisrecipeisdesignedsothatyoucanmakeandstorethedryportionaheadoftime,mixingupasingle-usefreshmaskasdesiredbyaddingalittlerosewatertomakeaspreadablepaste.Thismaskis

beneficialforoily,combination,normal,sensitive,congested,andacne-proneskintypes.

YIELDS:1cupdrymask

⁄ cupgreenclay ⁄ cupkaolinclay ⁄ cuppowderedmilk(full-fatdairy,soy,orcoconut)Rosewater

Whatyouwillneed:facemask,smallmixingbowl,spoon,8ouncejarandlid

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1. ToMake:Beforeyoubegin,findaprotectivefacemask,ortieabandanatocoveryournoseandmouth,toavoidbreathingthepowders.Placethedryingredientsintothejar,placethelidontightly,andshaketoblend.Labelwithcontentsanddateandstoreforuptoayear.Rightbeforeyou’rereadytousethemask,mix2teaspoonspowderedmixturewithrosewaterinasmallbowl.Addtherosewateralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.

2. ToStore:Storethedryingredientsinanairtightcontainerforuptooneyear.Oncethedryingredientsareblendedwiththerosewater,storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithin4days.

3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Sensitiveskintypesshouldrinseoffwithin5–10minutes.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

ClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurgeThisoil-basedClarifyingProbioticMoistureSurgecleansyourskinwithananti-agingprobioticburstofproteins.Thejojobaoil,whichiseasilyabsorbedbyyourskin,deliversthepotentantioxidantsofthegreenteaandthelivingprobioticnutrientsdeepintothedermallayersofyourskin.Yourcloggedporesarepurgedandyourskinisleftsupple,alive,and

positivelyglowing!

YIELDS:1mask

4probioticcapsulesAbout1teaspoonGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)1dropchamomileessentialoil2dropslavenderessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:smallbowl,spoon

1. ToMake:Opentheprobioticcapsulesandemptythemintobowl,discardingtheemptycapsules.AddtheGreenTea–InfusedJojobaOilalittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.Stirgentlytoblend,beingcarefulnottobreathethepowder.Addessentialoilsandstiruntilblended.

2. ToStore:Thismaskshouldnotbestored.Useimmediately.

3. ToUse:Touse,applygenerouslytocleanskin.Gentlymassagetheoilintoyourskinusinggentleupwardstrokes.Youareessentiallyfeedingyourfacewithphytonutrients,sotakethefewextraminutestomassagethenutrientsintoyourskinandrelaxthosewrinkles.Useafeather-light

touchandthefacialmassagewillhelprelaxyourwrinkles.Bemindfulnottostretchorpullatyoufacialskin,however.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithasteamywashcloth.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

Carrot-CoconutNutraMoistMaskTopicallyapplied,carrotsareknowntostimulatecellularrenewal,

fortifyingandrepairingtissues,whiletheyworktodisarmfreeradicals,preventingprematureaging.Packedwithphytonutrientsandbeneficialmoisture,thisrejuvenatingfacialmaskworkstobalanceoilproductionandclarifyporesforallskintypes,especiallydry,oily,andsensitiveskin

types.

YIELDS:2–3masks

1smallcarrot2teaspoonscoconutoil⁄ teaspooncoconutflour1teaspoonlemonjuice,optional

Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,saucepanwithlidandsteamer,smalltight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Cutthecarrotintochunksandplaceinavegetablesteamer.Steamonmediumheatuntilsoftenoughtomashwithafork.Removefromheat.Placethecarrotsinyourmixingbowl.Addthecoconutoilandbeginmashingthemtogether.Thecoconutoilwillmeltwiththeheatofthecarrot.Oncewellblended,addthecoconutflourandblendtoauniformconsistency.Addlemonjuiceifdesiredandstirwell.


3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerand

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moisturizer.Usecautionascarrotpulpmaystainlight-coloredfabrics.

SKINCARESECRETSLemonjuiceaddsadditionalastringentandlighteningpropertiestothisnourishingmask.Addthelemonjuiceifyouhaveoilyorcombinationskin.

AztecHoneyandWineMaskThisquickandeasyfacialmaskworkstoincreasetheradianceand

vitalityofyourskin.Sinceancienttimes,thetinychiaseedsfoundinthisrecipewerereveredassuperfoodsbyindigenousCentralandSouth

Americanpeoples,includingtheAztecsandMayans,fortheirhighlevelsofvitalnutrients,omega-3fattyacids,proteins,andantioxidants,andtheredwinehasexceptionallevelsofantioxidantsknownfortheiranti-agingbenefits.Inaddition,thealcoholintheredwinetightensandclarifies

poreswhilethehoneyhydratesandincreasescirculation.

YIELDS:1mask

1teaspoonsrawhoney1 ⁄ teaspoonsredwine ⁄ teaspoongroundchiaseeds Whatyouwillneed:smallmixingbowl,fork

1. ToMake:Stirtogetherthehoneyandredwineinasmallmixingbowl.Addthegroundchiaseedsalittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthe

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powderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistency.



Coco-SuperfruitMaskThistriple-berryblastofantioxidantsuperfruitsrichinessentialfattyacidshelpsnourish,soothe,andrepairskincells.Thesefruityantioxidantsexcelinscavengingfreeradicalsanddisarmingthem.Unchecked,freeradicalsattackanddestroyyourhealthycells.Thismaskisformulatedtorepairandregeneratewhilegentlyexfoliatingforafreshandradiantskintone.Thismaskworkswonderstoimproveenvironmentallydamagedormaturingskinandisbeneficialfornormal,dry,oily,orcombinationskin

typesaswell.

YIELDS:1–2masks

1strawberry2blueberries1raspberry⁄ teaspoonrawhoney1teaspooncoconutflour

Whatyouwillneed:smallmixingbowl,fork

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1. ToMake:Placetheberriesinthemixingbowlandmashwiththefork.Stirinthehoney.Addthecoconutflouralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenthepowderuntilyouhaveathin,notdrippy,spreadablepaste.Howmuchcoconutflouryouneedwilldependonhowjuicyyourberriesare.Coconutflourishighlyabsorbent,sostartwithateaspoonandaddmoreasneeded,upto3teaspoons.


3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin15–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.Usecautionastheberriesmaystainlight-coloredfabrics.

ChiaCoconutSuperfoodMaskAmazingchiaseedsarepackedwithvitalnutrients,omega-3s,proteins,andantioxidants.Inaddition,thecoconutfoundinthisrecipeishighinantioxidantsandishydratingandsoothingfortheskin.Ifyoucan,usefreshcoconutwaterinthisrecipeandyourskinwillbenefitfromthenaturallyoccurringelectrolytesinthistropicalelixir.Thispowerfullyrejuvenatingmaskisalsoquitegentleandwillbenefiteventhemost

sensitiveofskintypes.

YIELDS:1–2masks

⁄ teaspoonchiaseeds1 ⁄ teaspoonscoconutwater ⁄ teaspooncoconutmilk Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingcontainer

1. ToMake:Placethechiaseeds,coconutwater,andcoconutmilkinthemixingbowlandstir.Soakthechiaseedsfor5–10minutesuntilalloftheliquidhasbeenabsorbedandagelhasformed.


3. ToUse:Touse,spreadathicklayerontocleanskin.Leaveonskin15–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

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SoothingOil-FreeMaskGainthehydrating,nourishing,andregenerativebenefitsofvitamin-richflaxwithoutanyaddedoil.Thisgentle,skin-tightening,moisturizingfacial

maskwillsoftenandreplenishallskintypes.

YIELDS:3–4masks

1cupwater⁄ cupflaxseeds2dropschamomileessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:saucepan,wirewhisk,mixingbowl,teastrainer,tight-sealingcontainer

1. ToMake:Placethewaterandflaxseedsinthepanonmediumhighheat.Stirringoccasionally,usethewhisktokeeptheseedsmovingandnotstickingtothepan.Oncethemixturebeginstoboil,stirgentlyandconstantly.Whenitstartstothickenslightly,turndowntheheattolowandkeepstirringuntiltheseedsstartsuspendingintheliquidinsteadoffallingtothebottomofthepan.Removefromheatandstrainliquidintothemixingbowl,discardingtheseeds.Addthechamomileessentialoilandwhisktoblend.Allowtocoolcompletelybeforeuse.

2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Storeinaclosedcontainerintherefrigeratorforuptooneweek.

3. ToUse:Touse,spreadamediumthicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

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ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMaskManukahoneyissaidtobethemostbeneficialforacne-proneskinduetoitshighlyantibacterialnature,butit’sokaytosubstituteregularhoneyifyoucan’tfindmanuka.Parsleyisrichinvitaminsandnutrientsandhasskinlighteningproperties,whichhelptofadeacnescarsanddarkspots.Thispowerfulherbalmaskisbeneficialforoilyandacne-proneskin

types.Itcanbeusedonceperweek.

YIELDS:2–3masks

⁄ cupfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves1teaspoonlemonjuice1tablespoonmanukahoney1–2teaspoonskaolinclay

Whatyouwillneed:blender,knife,cuttingboard,rubberspatula,smallbowl,tight-sealingcontainer

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1. ToMake:Removetheparsleyleavesfromthestemstomake ⁄ cupoftheleaves.Placetheparsley,lemonjuice,andhoneyintheblender.Blendonlowspeeduntilyouhaveauniformmixture.Removefromtheblenderwitharubberspatulaandplaceintoamixingbowl.Addtheclayalittleatatime,stirringtoblenduntilyoureachaspreadablepaste.


3. ToUse:Touse,applytocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–15minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Youmayexperienceamildstingingsensationfromthelemonjuice.Thisisnormal,especiallyifyouhaveactiveacneblemishes.Rinseimmediatelyifyouexperiencediscomfort.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

HELPFULHINTSIprefertouseflat-leafparsley,whichhasahigherconcentrationofvitalnutrients,inthisrecipe.Ifyoucan’tfindit,thecurlyleafvarietyisafinesubstitute.

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GoGreenMoistureMaskGogreenwiththeavocadoandspirulinafoundinthisrecipeandyour

skinwillglowfromthelife-givingvitamins,emollients,andvitalantioxidantsinthissuper-nutrient-chargedfacialmask.Avocadois

hydrating,nourishing,andregenerative,andeverymoleculeinspirulinaisskin-foodforapure,naturalhealthyglow.Thiseasy-to-makesuperfoodmoisturizingfacialmaskisbeneficialforallskintypes,

especiallydull,dry,andsensitive.

YIELDS:1–2masks

⁄ smallavocado ⁄ teaspoonlemonjuice1teaspoonspirulina⁄ teaspoonoliveoil Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork

1. ToMake:Scooptheavocadooutofitsshellandplaceintoyourmixingbowl.Addthelemonjuice,spirulina,andoliveoil.Mashtheingredients

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togetherwiththebackofyourforkuntilyouhaveasmooth,evenconsistency.


3. ToUse:Touse,spreadamedium-thicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–20minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

AgaveRoseAnti-AgingMaskThegrapeseedoilfoundinthisrecipecontainstheflavonoidoligomericprocyanidin,whichisanamazinglystrongantioxidant,about50timesstrongerthanvitaminsAandE.Grapeseedoilcombinedwithsoothingrosescreatesamagicallyhealing,anti-inflammatoryboostofbotanicalloveforyourskin.Hydratingandregenerative,thislovelysoothingfacialmaskisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallymaturingandsensitive.

YIELDS:1–2masks

2teaspoonsrosepetalpowder⁄ teaspoongrapeseedoil ⁄ teaspoonagavesyrup ⁄ teaspoonrosewater Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon

1. ToMake:Placetherosepetalpowder,grapeseedoil,andagaveintothebowlandstir.Addtherosewateralittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachtheconsistencyofathickbutspreadablepaste.


3. ToUse:Touse,applyathicklayerofthemaskontocleanskin.Leaveonskin10–25minutesandrinseoffwithwarmwater.Followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

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RainforestElixirMaskTheSouthAmericanrainforestcontainsaplethoraofsuperfoodsandmedicinalplants,includingyerbamate,whichcontains24vitaminsandminerals,15aminoacids,and11polyphenols.Combineyerbamatewithacaiberries,whichhave10timesmoreantioxidantsthanredgrapes,andcoconutmilk,whichcontainsthevitaminsC,E,B ,B ,B ,andB aswellasiron,selenium,calcium,magnesium,andphosphorus,you’llfindthat

thisRainforestElixirMaskgivesyoumuch,muchmorethanamultivitaminforyourskin.

YIELDS:2–3masks

2tablespoonsyerbamateleavesor2yerbamateteabags1cupboilingwater2teaspoonsacaiberrypowder1teaspooncoconutflour⁄ teaspooncoconutcream Whatyouwillneed:1cupglassmeasuringcupteastrainer,mixingbowl,spoon

1. ToMake:Placetheyerbamateinthemeasuringcupandpourintheboilingwater.Coverandletsteepfor20minutesormore.Strainouttheyerbamateleavesanddiscard,reservingthebrew.Placetheacaipowder,coconutflour,andcoconutcreamintothebowlandstir.Bemindfulnottobreathethepowdersasyouworkwiththem.Addthebrewedyerbamatealittleatatime,stirringtomoistenallofthepowderuntilyoureachthedesiredconsistencyofathickbutspreadablepaste.Youwilluse1–2teaspoonsofbrew.

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2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Useimmediately.


FreshPetalsMaskCucumbersandrosesarewidelyknownfortheirsoothing,healing,and

anti-inflammatoryeffectsontheskin.Thissoothing,refreshingcombinationofcucumberandrosesisbeneficialforallskintypesandconditions,especiallysensitive,maturing,overexposed,sun-damaged,

dry,oreasilyirritatedskin.

YIELDS:2–3masks

⁄ smallcucumber ⁄ cupfreshrosepetals1teaspoonFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7),grapeseedoil,oryourfavoritecarrieroil Whatyouwillneed:blender,knife,cuttingboard

1. ToMake:Cutthecucumberintochunks,discardinganyexcesswater,leavingthepulptomake ⁄ cupandplaceintotheblender.Next,addthe

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rosepetalstotheblenderandcover.Blendinshortburstsonhigh,addingthecomfreyoilalittleatatimetoachieveathickerbutuniformpurée.Becarefulnottooverblend,asthemixturemayliquefy.

2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestfresh.Useimmediately.


HELPFULHINTSChooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.Removethepetalsdirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.

CHAPTER4

BODYSCRUBSANDWASHES

Alargepartofthehumanexperienceistheactofbathing,becomingcleanagain.Weshowertoinvigorate,towakeupandfacetheday.Wewashofftheday’sworkorplay.Wewashtoprimpandpreenourselvesforsocialevents.Andwehavelearnedtocreatelittleslicesofsensoryheavenwithinthisdailyexperiencebybringingscent,texture,andluxurytothebathandshowerbyusingbodywashesandbodyscrubsthatcombinesoap,exfoliant,andmoisturizerintooneamazingproduct.

Intheserecipes,awidevarietyofnutritiousexfoliatingingredientsarecombinedwithluxuriousbotanicaloilsandbioactiveessentialoilsforaromatherapybenefitstothemind,body,andspirit.Afterall,whowantstowashwithjustsoapwhenyoucanuseadecadentbodyscrubliketheLemonPoppySeedScruboraluxuriousbodywashliketheHoneyCoconutBodyWash?Theuniquebodyscrubsandwashesincludedinthischapterareguaranteedtoturnanordinaryshowerintoanextraordinaryhomespaexperience!

OliveButterScrubTheCastilesoapusedinthisrecipebalancestheultra-richsheabutter,leavingyourskinmoisturizedbutnotoily.TheadditionofCastilecreatesamoreemulsifying-typeformulathatrinsesslightlycleanerthanmost

typicaloil-basedscrubs.Youwillenjoyfresh,glowingskinwiththisclean,luxuriantmoisturizingformula.

YIELDS:20ounces

⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupoliveoil ⁄ cupliquidCastilesoap(unscentedorlavender)4vitaminEcapsules30dropslavenderessentialoil30dropslemonessentialoil1cupfine-grainedseasalt

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit20ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Oncemelted,removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5minutes.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.AddtheoliveoilandCastilesoap.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidintothebowl,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell.Addtheseasaltandblendtoauniformconsistency.Spoonthemixintothejarorjars.Label

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withcontentsanddateandsealtightly.Thescrubisreadytouse;however,thesheabutterwillcontinuetosolidifythescrubasitcoolsoverthenexthourorso.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.

3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.

JavaneseGoldBodyScrubGiveyourskintheroyaltreatmentwiththisexoticbotanicalscrubhighin

beneficialemollientsandantioxidants.MassageyourskinwiththismodernversionofJavaneseLulur,aroyaltraditionalbodytreatmentthatdatesbacktothe17thcentury.Thecompleteritualstartswithafullbodymassage,exfoliatingscrub,andabathscentedwithjasmineandroses,whichisfollowedwithajasmine-infusedmoisturizer.Theladiesofthe

familytreatthebride-to-bewiththisdecadentritualeverydayfor40daysbeforeherweddingceremony.Enjoytheblissofthisexoticluxury—andthesilkysoftandglowingskinthatcomeswithit—inyourownhomespa!

YIELDS:21ounces

⁄ cupextra-virgincoconutoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil3tablespoonshoney1tablespoonsesameseeds1cupturbinadosugar⁄ cupbrownriceflour2teaspoonsturmeric

Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit21ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Placethecoconutoil,sweetalmondoil,honey,andsesameseedsintotheblender.Blenduntilyouhaveacreamy,uniformconsistency.Thesesameseedswillretainsometexture.Usingtherubberspatula,scrapethemixtureintothemixingbowl.Addtheturbinadosugar,brownriceflour,andturmeric,blendingtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilwellmixed.

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2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithin3months.

3. ToUse:Applytodampskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Taketheextratimetogiveyourselfanicemassagewhileapplyingthescrub.Startwiththelegsandarmsandmakeyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.Foraddedbenefit,leaveonyourskinforanadditional10–20minutesbeforerinsingoff.

SKINCARESECRETSYoudon’tusuallyneedanyadditionalmoisturizerafterusingabodyscrub,andyourskinisleftverysoftandradiantlyhealthy.

SugarChaiHoneyScrubTheexoticbodyscrubismadeextraspecialwiththeuseoftheChaiSpice–InfusedOil.Thewarming,antioxidant-richchaispicesincludecinnamon,cardamom,nutmeg,staranise,ginger,fennel,andblack

pepper.Theblackteafoundinchaiisbeneficialinabodyscrubformula,asthecaffeinestimulatescirculation,aidsdetoxification,andreducestheappearanceofcellulite.InAyurvedictraditions,chaispicesareknownto

becalming,vitalizing,andmentallyclarifying.

YIELDS:20ounces

⁄ cupChaiSpice–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil,orfavoritecarrieroil ⁄ teaspoongroundcinnamon ⁄ teaspoongroundnutmeg ⁄ teaspoongroundcardamom ⁄ teaspoongroundginger(dried,notfresh) ⁄ cuprawunpasteurizedhoney ⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄ cupbrownsugar Whatyouwillneed:medium-size

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mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit20ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Inamedium-sizemixingbowl,mixoils,spices,andhoneywithaforkuntilwellblended.Stirinalmondmeal,mixinguntilblended.Thenstirinbrownsugaruntilyouhaveaconsistenttexture.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithinayear.


HELPFULHINTSYoucansubstitute ⁄ teaspoonfreshgratedgingerforthedriedginger,butthiswillreducetheshelflifeto2weeks,storedinthefridge.

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HerbGardenBodyScrubFreshgardenherbsarearealtreatforyourskin.Theyarechockfullof

vitaminsandnutrientsthatcarryamultitudeofskincareandaromatherapybenefits.Forthisrecipeyoucanuseanyculinaryherbsorflowersyouhaveonhand,suchasrosemary,parsley,basil,sage,rosepetals,lavenderflowers,andothers.Pickthemfreshfromyourgardenorusewhatyouhaveinthefridge!Inaddition,seasaltsgentlysloughoffdull,dry,deadskinwhilere-mineralizingyoursystem,plustheyhelp

preservethefreshherbsforalongershelflifeforthisscrub.

YIELDS:16ounces

⁄ cupfreshlychoppedherbs1cupseasalt⁄ cupextravirginoliveoil Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,smallmixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ouncesofscrub

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1. ToMake:Placethechoppedherbs,salt,andoilintoasmallmixingbowl.Blendtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.

2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithin3–4weeks.


HELPFULHINTSThisscrubhasavibrantherbalscentduetothehighlevelsofvitalplantessencesthatthefreshherbscontain.Chooseyourfreshherbsandbeginbywashingandthoroughlyair-dryingthem.Thenpicktheleaves,discardingthewoodystems,andfinelychopthemforasoftaromaticexfoliation.

GentleOatmealWashThissimplebotanicalwashcanbeuseddailyinplaceofregularsoap.Thesoothing,gentleoatsandchamomileareexcellentforsensitiveskinorskinconditionssuchaseczemaorpsoriasis.Youwillbesurprisedhowgorgeousthissimplerecipeisandhowsoftyourskinwillbeafterwards.

Thissoothingformulahasalovelyandlightnaturalunisexscent.

YIELDS:24ounces

1cupwholeoats1barmoisturizingsoap1cupchamomileflowers⁄ cuppowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy),optional Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,grater,mixingbowl,measuringcups,spoon,jar,smallmuslindrawstringbag,three8-ouncejarswithlids

1. ToMake:Coarselychoptheoatsandputintothemixingbowl.Coarselygratethesoapandaddtothebowlalongwiththechamomile.It’sokayifthesoapisalittlegooey;justtakecaretobreakupanychunks,blendingitinevenlywiththeotheringredients.Addthepowderedmilkifyoudesireamoremoisturizingbodywash.Feelfreetomixthiswithyourhands,oryoucanuseawoodenspoon.

2. ToStore:Putthemixinyourjarsandclosethelidstightly.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thefilledherbalbagmaybegoodformorethanonebathifyoustoreitinthefreezerandthawitoutbeforeyournext

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bathorshower.Tothaw,tossinthetuborsoakforafewminutesinhotwater.

3. ToUse:Looselyfilltheclothbagwiththemixtureandtieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanoutanduseagain.Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Theherbalbagfunctionslikeawashcloth,butthinkofitasateabag.Bringtheherb-filledclothbagintotheshowerorbath.Wetthebagwellandslowlyruboveryourbodywithagentlescrubbingmotion.Ifinthebath,letthebagsteepinthewaterasyoubathe.Continuere-wettingthebag,squeezingthefragrantherbalelixiroutoveryourbody.

MochaLatteScrubStartyourdaywithavibrantandhealthyglowwhenyouusethisyummy

MochaLatteScrub.Coffeeandchocolatecontainregenerativeantioxidantsandnaturallyoccurringcaffeine,whichincreasescirculationandhasagrittybutsofttexturethatworkstopromoteultra-smoothskin.

Thisscrubisalsoafantasticcellulitebuster.

YIELDS:16ounces

⁄ cupfinelygroundcoffee ⁄ cuprawsugar1tablespooncocoapowder1tablespoonpowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy)1cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:rubberspatula,medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ounces

1. ToMake:Placethecoffee,sugar,cocoa,andpowderedmilkinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebowl,discardingthegelcaps.Stirwelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.

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3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytoyourskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.

HELPFULHINTSThisbodyscrubisdesignedtoleavebeneficialoilsonyourskin;however,thecocoapowdermaystickinyourpores.Ifthatisthecase,washwithamildsoapandmoisturizeasdesired.

CitrusBlastBodyScrubCitrusfruitsarehighinvitaminC,whichbenefitsyourskininamazing

ways!Citruscontainsnaturallyoccurringalpha-hydroxyacids,whichareknowntohavelighteningeffectsontheskin.Whentopicallyapplied,vitaminCenhancestheproductionofcollagenandboostselasticity,

helpingyourskinretainafirmandyouthfulappearance.Inaddition,usingthisCitrusBlastBodyScrubwillhelpreducetheappearanceofcellulite.

It’sawin-win!

YIELDS:11ounces

Zestof ⁄ lemonZestof ⁄ limeZestof ⁄ orange1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice1teaspoonfreshlimejuice1teaspoonfreshorangejuice1cupseasalt

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⁄ cupgrapeseedoil Whatyouwillneed:grater,cuttingboard,knife,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit11ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Startwithwashingandthoroughlyair-dryingthecitrusfruits.Thefruitwillbeeasiertoworkwithifyouleaveitwholeforremovingthezest.Placethecitruszestandjuicesintothebowl.Addseasaltandgrapeseedoilandblendtheingredientstogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.

2. ToStore:Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinaweek.


SKINCARESECRETSCitrusisknowntoincreaseyoursensitivitytothesun,soitisbestnottousethisdirectlybeforesunbathing.WearasunscreensuchastheSunProtectionLotionStick(seeChapter9)andprotectiveclothingifyougointothesun.

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Vanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrubTheintoxicatinglydecadentbodyscrubismadeextraspecialwiththe

Vanilla-InfusedOilfromChapter7.

YIELDS:about18ounces


⁄ cupVanilla-InfusedOil ⁄ cupraw,unpasteurizedhoney1 ⁄ cupsturbinadosugar1teaspoonbourbon1teaspoonvanillaextract

Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit16ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Inamedium-sizemixingbowl,blendtogethertheoilandhoney.Mixthemwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Next,addtheturbinadosugarandblenduntilyouhaveaconsistenttexture.Stirinthebourbonandvanillaextractandit’sreadytouse!

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.


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AlmondMoistureScrubThisyummy,butteryscrubissimplyfabulous.Thealmondmealisbothexfoliatingandmoisturizingandbringsauniquesofttexturetothisbody

buffer.Theadditionofthesheabuttertotherecipeaddsanextra-luxuriousmoistureboost.Sincesheabutterisaricheremollientthan

liquidcarrieroils,suchassweetalmondorgrapeseedoils,thisscrubwillleavearicher,moremoisturizinglayerofbeneficialoilsonyourskin.

Scentthisscrubwithyourfavoriteessentialoilblendorleaveunscentedforarichandbutterytreatforyourdryskin.

YIELDS:18ounces

⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA),optional ⁄ cupalmondmeal ⁄cupgranulatedsugar Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit18ouncesofscrub

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5minutes.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Ifyouarescentingthescrub,addtheessentialoilsandstir.Addthealmondmealandsugar,stirringtoauniformconsistency.Thescrubisreadyto

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use;however,thesheabutterwillcontinuetosolidifythescrubasitcoolsoverthenexthourorso.

2. ToStore:Spoonthemixintothejar.Labelwithcontentsanddateandsealtightly.Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubinasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Useupwithin6monthstoayear.

3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Thisisathickerscrubduetothesheabutterandmayneedtobesoftenedoremulsifiedwithalittlewaterinyourpalmtomakeaspreadablescrub.Applytoyourskininsmall,upward,circularmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.

HELPFULHINTSYoucansubstituteoneoftheinfusedoilsfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoilforaddedscentandtherapeuticbenefits.

ValenciaCoffeeScrubThenaturalcaffeineinthecoffeeusedinthisrecipeboostscirculationandworkstoeffectivelyreducetheappearanceofcellulite.Orangesstimulatenewcellproduction,promotingincreasedcollagenlevels,

encouragingfirmskin.Enjoythisfreshandflirtyorange-infusedcoffeescrub;anaromaticcombinationthatbenefitsyourmind,body,andspirit.


⁄ cupfinelygroundcoffee1cupturbinadosugarZestof1orange⁄ cupoliveoil15dropsSweetCitrusEssentialOil(AppendixA)Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit15ouncesofscrub

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1. ToMake:Placethecoffee,sugar,andorangezestinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoliveoilandessentialoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,keepwateroutofit.Storethisscrubinasealedcontaineranduseupwithin6months.

3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.

SKINCARESECRETSBodyscrubsaredesignedtoexfoliateawaydeadskincellsandleavenourishingscentedoilsonyourskin.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheseresidualoils.Toweloffandthenutrientsinthebotanicaloilswillgreatlybenefityourskin,soakinginafterafewminutes.

FloralOatmealWashThissimplebotanicalwashcanbeuseddailyinplaceofsoap.Thisbatchislargeenoughtosharewithfriendsandfamily.Havefunpickingoutdecorativejarsandadorningthemwithpaintedflowersoracutelabel.Tiearibbonaroundthejarsorpaintthelidsaprettycolor.Clearglass

allowsyoutoseehowlovelythefinishedproductis.

YIELDS:24ounces

1cupwholeoats1barmoisturizingsoap⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedrosepetals ⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowers ⁄ cuppowderedmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy),optional Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,grater,mixingbowl,measuringcups,spoon,jar,smallmuslindrawstringbag,three8-ouncejarswithlids

1. ToMake:Coarselychoptheoatsandputintothemixingbowl.Coarselygratethesoapandaddtothebowlalongwiththechamomile,rosepetals,andlavender.Addthepowderedmilkifyoudesireamoremoisturizingbodywash.It’sokayifthesoapisalittlegooey;justtakecaretobreakupanychunks,blendingtheminevenlywiththeotheringredients.Feelfreetomixthiswithyourhands,oruseawoodenspoon.

2. ToStore:PuttheFloralOatmealWashinyourjarsandclosethelidstightly.Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thefilledherbalbagmaybegoodformorethanonebathifyoustoreitinthefreezerandthawitoutbefore

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yournextbathorshower.Tothaw,tossinthetuborsoakforafewminutesinhotwater.

3. ToUse:LooselyfilltheclothbagwiththeFloralOatmealWash.Tieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanoutanduseagain.Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Theherbalbagfunctionslikeawashcloth,butthinkofitasateabag.Bringtheherb-filledclothbagintotheshowerorbath.Wetthebagwellandslowlyruboveryourbodywithagentlescrubbingmotion.Ifinthebath,letthebagsteepinthewaterasyoubathe.Continuere-wettingthebag,squeezingthefragrantherbalelixiroutoveryourbody.

HELPFULHINTSMosthealthfoodstoreswillhaveamuslinbagavailableinthetea,herbal,orbodycaresection.Youcanalsouseacleansockornylon,ortietheherbalmixinapieceofcheeseclothorothersoftnaturalfabric.

LemonPoppySeedScrubTheRomangoddessofyouthwassymbolizedbythelemon,whichgrowswildinthesun-soakedMediterranean.ThisrecipeisnaturallyhighinvitaminC,whichcombatsprematureaging,lightensbrownspots,helpsbalanceoilproduction,andfightsacne.Tartandtangylemons,spicycardamom,andpoppyseedscometogetherinthissweetandcitrusy

wonderscrubforyourbody-beautifulskincareroutine.

YIELDS:about8ounces

2tablespoonspoppyseeds⁄ cupgranulatedsugarDashofgroundcardamomZestof ⁄ lemon ⁄ cupgrapeseedoil1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,jarsandlidstofit8ouncesofscrub

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1. ToMake:Placethepoppyseeds,sugar,cardamom,andlemonzestinamedium-sizemixingbowl.Addtheoilandmixtogetherwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Lastly,addthelemonjuiceandstirwelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,keepwateroutofit.Storethisscrubinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinaweek.

3. ToUse:Useinplaceofasoaporbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Rinsewell.

SKINCARESECRETSWhenapplyingabodyscrub,usesmallcircularmotionsandlightpressure.Avoidanyopenwounds,especiallywithasaltscrub,andusecautionastheshowerfloormaybecomeslippery.

InvigoratingGingerCitrusBodyWashGingerandcitrusmakeadivinescentcombinationthatisalsogreatforyourmind,body,andspirit.Warming,soothing,andrevitalizingtothe

senses,thisbodywashisgreatforinvigoratingyourskincells,increasingcirculation,detoxification,andpromotingamoreradiantskintone.

YIELDS:9ounces

⁄ cupfreshginger,finelychopped ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil2tablespoonshoney10dropslimeessentialoil8dropslemonessentialoil12dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil

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⁄ cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,doubleboiler,strainer,mixingbowl,wirewhisk,funnel,measuringcups,8–9-ouncebottleandcap

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethechoppedgingerandsweetalmondoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmerfor30–45minutes,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheatandcheckbackevery20minutestomakesurethere’senoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat;takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler.Strainthegingerfromtheoilintothemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Addthehoneyandwhisktogetherforaminute.Addtheessentialoilsandwhisktoblend.Next,addtheCastilesoap,stirringgentlywiththewhisktocreateauniformliquid.Donotoverwhisk,asthisactivatesthesoapbubbles.Usethefunneltocarefullypourintoyourbottleandcaptightly.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.

3. ToUse:Useasbodywashinyourshowerorbath.Applytodampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Rinsewell.

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SheaButterBodyWashThisformulaissupermoisturizing,creamy,andveryeasytomake!AddscentandtherapeuticskincarebenefitsbysubstitutingoneoftheinfusedoilsfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoiland/oraddyourfavorite

essentialoilblendfromAppendixA.YoucouldalsostartwithascentedCastilesoapandhavefunwithcreativescentlayeringtomakeaone-of-

a-kindscent.

YIELDS:16ounces

⁄ cupsheabutter1cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap⁄ cupsweetalmondoil2xessentialoilblend,optional(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,funnel,measuringcups,16-ouncebottleandcap

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheatandtakethetoppanoffthedoubleboilerandwipedrywithatowel.Usingafunnel,carefullypourtheCastilesoapandsweetalmondoilintothebottleandaddtheessentialoils.Pourthemeltedsheabutterintothebottle;usearubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Captightlyandgentlyshakeforafewminutestoblendtheingredients.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottle,awayfromdirectsunlight.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.

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HoneyCoconutBodyWashGorgeousmoisturefromthecoconutoil,invigoratingantibacterial

propertiesofthehoney,andatangytouchofcitrusmakethisbodywashunique.Youwillhaveahomespadaywitheveryshowerwhenyouusethisluxurious,honey-sweet,coconutty,sunshine-scentedmoisturizing

bodywash.

YIELDS:16ounces

⁄ cupextra-virgincoconutoil ⁄ cuprawhoney20dropssweetorangeessentialoil10dropslemonessentialoil6dropschamomileessentialoil1cupunscentedliquidCastilesoap

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,mixingbowl,wirewhisk,funnel,measuringcups,16-ouncebottleandcap

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilit’smelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat;takethetoppanoffthedoubleboilerandwipeitdrywithatowel.Putthehoneyintothemixingbowlandaddthecoconutoil,usingtherubberspatulatogettheremainderoutofthepan.Whisktheingredientstogetherforaminute.Addtheessentialoilsandwhisktoblend.Next,addtheCastilesoap,stirringgentlywiththewhisktocreateauniform

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liquid.Donotoverwhisk,asthisactivatesthesoapbubbles.Usethefunneltocarefullypourintoyourbottleandcaptightly.

2. ToStore:Storeinbottle.Labelwithcontentsanddateandusewithinayear.


CHAPTER5

BODYBUTTERSANDOILS

Let’sfaceit:yourskinisquitemiraculous!Itisthelargestorganofyourbodyanditisconstantlyrenewingitself.Itshieldsyoufromtheweatherandfromenvironmentalhazards.It’stheoutershellthatholdsusalltogether.Onagooddayit’syoursoftprettycovering.Andonabaddayit’sitchy,dry,irritated,andinflamed.

Oneofthebestthingsyoucandoforyourskinistohelpitstaymoisturized.Thenutrient-richbotanicalmoisturizersfoundinthischapterareformulatedtocreateaprotective,regenerativebarrierthatsoftensdryorcrackedskin,restoringnaturalelasticity.Myall-timefavoriteskincareingredientscomestraightfromnature’spharmacyandincludesheabutter,jojobaoil,grapeseedoil,and,ofcourse,essentialoils.You’llfindtheseamazingnaturalemollientsandmoreintheseeasy-to-make,ultra-lushrecipesliketheCoco-SpiceBodyButter,WarmCinnamonMassageOil,andCuticleSaverTreatmentfoundinthischapter.Sogetreadytoslatheryourselfinmoisturizinggoodness.Yourskinwillthankyou!

BodyButterBarsTheseBodyButterBars—alsoknownassolidlotionorlotionbars—areeasyandfuntomake.Theyworkliketypicalbodybutters,butinabarform.Theymeltwiththeheatofyourskin,soallyouneedtodoisrub

oneoverdryskinlikeyouwouldabarofsoap;itleavesbehindarichandlovelymoisturizinglayeronyourskin.Unlikelotion,thesebarsdon’thaveawaterelement,sotheydon’tneedachemicalpreservative.They’re

greatasadailymoisturizerandformassage.Leavethemunscentedandtheyworkwondersforcombatingstretchmarksonpregnantbellies.

TheseBodyButterBarscanbepackagedupverynicelyasgiftsorpartyfavors.

YIELDS:7ounces

2tablespoonsgratedbeeswax⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil(virginorunscented) ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA)

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,push-uptubes

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswax,sheabutter,andcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesand

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squeezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilblendandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintothelotiontubesandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.

2. ToStore:Labelandusewithin1year.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Solidlotionbarswillmeltoncontactwithyourwarmskin,allowingyoutoapplyjusttherightamountofmoisturizer,exactlywhereyouneedit.Rubitintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.Applytodryskinasneeded.

HELPFULHINTSYoucanmakethisrecipeintobars(likesoap)insteadofthepush-uptubes.Followthedirectionsgiven.Pourthemeltedbutterintoanicecubetray,siliconemold,oraloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper.Letstandatleast4hoursbeforemoving.Thehardenedbarsshouldeasilypopoutofthemolds.Ifnot,placeinthefreezerfor10minutes,thencarefullyrunhotwateronthebacksideofthemold.Quicklydryitoffwithatowelandtwistthemoldtoremove.Ifyouchosealoafpan,useawarmknifetocutthebarsatleast1”thick.Storetheselotionbarsinmetaltins,wrappedinfoil,orinaglassjar.

HealingComfreySalveComfreyhasbeenusedforcenturiestoacceleratehealingforallmannerofskinconditions.Thisrecipeincorporatesgreenteaandchamomileforamplifiedanti-inflammatory,soothing,andregenerativebenefits.Youcan

usethisHealingComfreySalveasahandandbodybutterorasanintensivehealingsalve.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupbeeswax⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules12dropschamomileessentialoil

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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,jarswithlidstohold8ouncesofbalm

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboilreduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.AddtheFreshComfreyOilandGreenTea–InfusedOiltothemeltedbeeswaxandstir.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.

2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.

3. ToUse:Simplyremoveasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips,thenspreaditintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.Takeadvantageofthenaturalhealingpropertiesandapplytobruises,superficialburns,diaperrash,blisters,cuts,andmore.Donotuseonopenwounds.Reapplyoftenforbestresults.

Gardener’sHerbalBalmThissilky,butterybalmwithasweetherbalscentworkstosoothe,

hydrate,andprotectyourwork-wearyhands.Theskinonyourhandsishardtokeepmoistbecauseitisthinandhasrelativelyfewoilglands.Itis

beneficialtoapplythisherbalbalmrightaftergardening,knitting,dishwashing,rockclimbing,orplayingsports.It’slovelyjusttorubsomeintoyourhandswhilewatchingTVortalkingonthephone.Thissoothing

herbalbalmissolight,youwillwanttouseitallover!

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupgratedbeeswax ⁄ cupcoconutoil(unscented) ⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupFreshHerbalOil(seeChapter7)2vitaminEcapsules20dropseucalyptusessentialoil20dropslavenderessentialoil

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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,jarstohold8ouncesofbalm

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andcool5–10minutes.AddtheFreshComfreyOilandFreshHerbalOiltothepotandstir.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernightbeforeuse.

2. ToStore:Labeljarsandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Usewithinayear.

3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertips,thenspreaditintoyourcuticlesandthecracksinyourhands,elbows,andfeet.

WhippedSheaBodyButterThisrecipemakesalightandfluffysheabutterymoisturizerthatyoucanusefromheadtotoe.Itworkstokeepbeneficialmoisturelockedinwhilelettingyourskinbreathe.CustomizethisrecipebyaddingyourfavoriteessentialoilblendorusinganinfusedoilfromChapter7insteadofthe

oliveoil.

YIELDS:10ouncesbyweight.Thevolumewillvarydependingonhowmuchairyouareabletowhipintothefinalproduct.Planforthisandhaveenoughjarstohold14ouncesbyvolume.

⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil ⁄ cupoliveoil,orfavoriteinfusedoilfromChapter74vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,optional(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,mixingbowl,electricmixer,rubberspatula,jarswithlidstohold10–14ouncesofbutter

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethesheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilalmostallthewaymelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andwipewithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Pourintothemixingbowlandusetherubberspatulatogetallofthemeltedsheaoutofthepan.Addthecoconutandoliveoilandallowtocool10–15minutes.Stirtheoils,scrapingthehardeningbutteroffthesidesofthebowl.Ifyouhaveawhiskattachmenttoyourelectricmixer,useit.Otherwise,the

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regularbeaterswillworkfine.Beatonmediumfor5minutes.Scrapethesidesofthebowlwiththerubberspatula.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,ifdesired,andstirwell.Ifthemixtureisstillquiteliquid,placeinthefreezerfor5minutes.Mixforanother5minutes.Repeatthe5minutesinthefreezer,5minutesmixingprocessuntilyouhaveafluffy,smooth,butterytexture.Spoonintoyourjarsandletstandundisturbedforanhour.

2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.Thisbutterwillmeltifleftinthesun.Itwillstillbeuseable,butthenicefluffyqualityfromthewhippingwillbegone.Itwillreverttoasolidbutterbalmtypeconsistency.Usewithinayear.

3. ToUse:Touse,removeasmallamountfromthejarandmeltbetweenyourfingertipsandspreadontodryskin.

LovelyBodyButterHydrating,nourishing,andreplenishing,thisveganbodybutterquenchesdryskin,leavingyousoftandglowing.Thiscombinationofnaturalbuttersformsaprotective,regenerativemoisturizerthatisbeneficialforallskin

types.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupunscentedcocoabutter1tablespooncoconutoil2tablespoonssweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsules30–40dropsofessentialoils,optional(seesidebar)

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Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,rubberspatula,jarstohold8ouncesofbalm,plasticwrap

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilitismelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddryoffwithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilitismelted.Addthesweetalmondoilandstir.Letstandfor10minutes,oruntiltheoilshavecooledtothetouchbutarenotyetformingahardlayeraroundtheedgesofthepan.Atthispoint,stirintheessentialoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsifdesiredandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintojars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.

2. ToStore:Putthejarlidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlight.


SKINCARESECRETSNotethatthisformulaisunscented.Thereareseveralfunwaystoincorporatescentintothisformula:SubstitutethesweetalmondoilforaninfusedoilfromChapter7);useanessentialoilblendfromAppendixA;usescentedversusunscentedcocoabutterorcoconut

oil.YoucangetcreativeandlayeranessentialoilblendwithaninfusedoilsuchastheSunnyDayBlendwiththeLavender-InfusedOil,orchooseextra-virgincoconutoilwiththeHippieLoveBlend,etc.Whateveryoudecidetodo,havefun,getcreativeandmixitup!

Coco-SpiceBodyButterThisCoco-SpiceBodyButterisgorgeouslywarmandspicywithhintsof

chocolateandcoconut.Thisishomemadeluxuryatitsbest!



2teaspoonsgratedbeeswax⁄ cupcocoabutter2tablespoonsextra-virgincoconutoil⁄ cupChaiSpice–InfusedOil(seeChapter7)12dropspatchouliessentialoil20dropssweetorangeessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,doubleboiler,rubberspatula,jarstohold10ouncesofbalm

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswaxandcocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilitismelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialnutrients,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,anddrywithatowelsonowaterdripsintoyourmeltedbutter.Addthecoconutoilandstiruntilitismelted.AddtheChaiSpice–InfusedOilandstir.Letstandfor10minutes,oruntiltheoilshavecooledtothetouchbutarenotyetformingahardlayeraroundtheedgesofthepan.Atthispointstirintheessentialoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Stirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Pourintoyourjars,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.

2. ToStore:Putthejarlidsontightlyandlabelwithcontentsanddate.Storeinacooldryplaceawayfromdirectsunlightandusewithinayear.


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LuxuriousBodyOilNourishing,conditioning,andmoisturizing,bodyoilsarealuxuriousalternativetolotions.Lotioncontainsupto80percentwaterthatevaporatesoffofyourskinwithlittletherapeuticvalue.However,a

properlyformulatedbodyoilispure,concentratedmoisturethatisrichinbotanicalnutrients.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,optional

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,funnel,dark-colored8-ouncebottlewithcap(pumptopoptional)

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,ifdesired.Placethecapontightly,andshaketoblend.

2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.

3. ToUse:Applytodryskinasneeded.

HELPFULHINTSPure,undilutedjojobaoilisgenerallyconsideredtohavealongshelflifeof2ormoreyearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.Itisexpensive,

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lifeof2ormoreyearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.Itisexpensive,butifyoudesirealongershelflifeforanyoftheproductsthatusealiquidoilinthisbook,youcansubstitutejojobaoil.Substitutingjojobaoilwillchangetheconsistencyandnutrientcontentofthefinalproductandprolongfreshness,buttheshelflifewillbedependentonthesumtotaloftheingredientsintherecipe.

SoreMuscleMassageOilThisintensiveblendofbotanicalsisperfectforsoothingandrelaxingyoursore,tiredmuscles.Thecarrotseedoilisparticularlyhelpfulforreducingaccumulationoftoxinsinmusclesandjointsandlesseninginflammationtobenefitarthritisandrheumatismrelief.MassagethisSoreMuscle

MassageOilontoyourneckandshoulderstorelievestressorrubintosoremusclesafteraworkoutforanaturalherbalrelief.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil ⁄ cupherbal-infusedoil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil16dropscarrotseedessentialoil8dropschamomileessentialoil12dropslavenderessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored8ouncebottlewithcap(pumptopoptional)

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourblendingcontainerandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothecontainer,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandshaketoblend.Youwantyourcontainertohaveaslittleairspaceaspossibletohelppreservetheoils,andadarkcontainerwillhelpslowtheoxidationprocessoftheactivebotanicaloils.

2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.

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3. ToUse:Applytosoremusclesandjointsasneeded.

HELPFULHINTSTohelpprolongthefreshnessofyournaturalcreationsandpreservetheoils,youwantyourstoragebottletohaveaslittleairspaceaspossible.Chooseadarkcontainertohelpslowtheoxidationprocessoftheactivebotanicaloils,whichwillprolongtheproduct’sshelflifeandmaintaintheintegrityoftheactivebotanicalingredients.

WarmCinnamonMassageOilYouwilllovethesilkytextureofthismassageoil,especiallyonacoldnight,asitbringsadeepwarmingsensationtoyourskin,muscles,andjoints.Thecozycinnamonscentmakesthisgreatmassageoilaperfectcomfortforthecolderweathermonths.Thewarmingspicesworktosoothesore,achingmusclesafterexerciseoralongday’swork.

YIELDS:8ounces

2cinnamonsticks5wholecloves1teaspoonfreshchoppedginger⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupoliveoil ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil ⁄ cupcoconutoil4vitaminEcapsules16dropspatchouliessentialoil

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Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,meshstrainer,rubberspatula,8-ouncebottle(pumptopoptional),funnel

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Breakupthecinnamonsticksandplaceinthetopofthedoubleboileralongwiththeclovesandginger.Coverthespiceswiththejojoba,olive,almond,andcoconutoilsandcover.Simmeronlowheatforatleastanhour,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Strainthespicesfromtheoilandusethefunneltopourtheoilintoan8-ounceMasonjarorbottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoil,captightly,andshaketoblend.

2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.Willkeepforuptoayear.Storeawayfromheatandoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Useasanall-overmassageoil.Youmayalsousethisasabodyoilbyapplyingtodryskinasdesired.

CuticleSaverTreatmentIfyoudohousework,garden,biteyournails,knit,cook,orworkinanyprofessioninwhichyouneedtowashyourhandsconstantly,you

probablyknowwhatunhappycuticlesfeellike.Soothe,condition,andrepairthemwiththisluxuriousbotanicaltreatmentserum.

YIELDS:1ounce

2teaspoonsextra-virginoliveoil2teaspoonsherbal-infusedoil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil1teaspoongrapeseedoil,unscented16dropsteatreeessentialoil12dropslemonessentialoil12dropslavenderessentialoil

1vitaminEcapsule

Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored1-ouncebottlewithadroppertop,smallfunnel

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourbottleandaddtheoils.PiercethevitaminEcapsuleandsqueezeitoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcap.Addtheessentialoilsandshaketoblend.

2. ToStore:Labelwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.Storeoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Usedailyforimprovednailandcuticlehealth.Applyafewdropsbeforebedtime,massagingtheserumintoyourfingernails,thesurroundingcuticleskin,andyourhands.Usingthisserumbeforebedallowstheserumtoworkitsmagicthroughoutthenightwhileyouaresleeping.Foradeeplyhealing,moisturizingtreatment,massageagenerousamountoftheCuticleSaverTreatmentintothecuticleandfingernails.Leaveonfor10–30minutes,allowingtheserumtoworkitsbotanicalmagic.Thisblendabsorbsveryquickly,sothereprobablywon’tbeanyexcess,butifthereis,wipeoffwithacleandrycloth.Thisdeeptreatmentworksbestonunpolishedfingernails.

CHAPTER6

BATHS

Theartofthebathisatrueluxury.Thepaceofourmodernlifedemandsthatwebequickaboutmosteverything,butitsureisworthwhiletocarveoutthetimeforabath.Scheduleatleastanhouranddedicatethistimetoincorporatingatleastacoupleofbeautytreatmentsintoyourbathtime.Setalovelysceneforyourselfasyourtubfills.Turnoffthephone,lightsomecandles,andlettheluxurybegin!Ifyourhomedoesn’thaveabathtub,don’tdespair!Investinawashtubandgiveyourselfafootbath.Surprisingly,soakingyourfeetisoneofthebestwaystoabsorbessentialoilsandbeneficialvitaminsandmineralsintoyourbloodstream.Nottomentionhowgooditfeelstosoakyourtiredfeetinasoothingbathafteralongday’swork.

Chooseabathtreatmenttosuityourmoodorspecificneeds.Ifyou’refeelingundertheweather,choosetheAngelSoakforColdandFluandrubsomeherbal-infusedoil(Chapter7)onyourchestanduseitasahandtreatment.Ifyouareinafun,playfulmood,tossacoupleofBathFizziesintoyourtubandgiveyourselfacolorfulfacialusingtheAztecHoneyandWineMask(Chapter3).Ifyourskinisfeelingdryanditchy,optforaluxuriousmoisturizingBathMeltandmeltthosecaresaway.Withsomanyfabulousoptionsatyourfingertips,afantasticbathtimespaexperienceisdefinitelyinyourfuture!

Coconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBathThisluxuriousbathismadefromcoconutmilk,limeslices,andheapsoffreshrosepetalsforatropicallyinspiredbathtimeescapetoanother

world.Withsoothing,replenishing,anti-inflammatoryproperties,thisbathincreasescirculationandencouragesdetoxificationwhilemoisturizingtheskin.Bathinginlime,roses,andcoconutisparticularlybeneficialfordryskinconditions,includingsunburnandeczema.Thesearomaticand

strikinglybeautifulfreshingredientsdelightyoursenseswhilepampering,nourishing,andconditioningforpetal-softskin.

YIELDS:1bath

⁄ cupfreshrosepetals1lime1cupcoconutmilk

Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard

1. ToMake:Removethepetalsfromtherosesdirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.Slicethelimeintorounds.Drawabath.Whenthetubisalmostfull,addallingredientstothewaterandswisharound.

2. ToStore:Plantomakethisbathrecipefreshforeachuse.

3. ToUse:Soakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetousea

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bodyscrub,asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.TheCitrusBlastBodyScrub(Chapter4)isideal.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.

HELPFULHINTSChooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.

MermaidBathMysticalmermaidshavebeautifullyglowingskinbecausetheyare

constantlyreplenishingthemselvesbybathinginthesea.ThisMermaidBathusesseaweedfullofrichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,and

aminoacidstoextracttoxinsfromyourbodyandrelaxyourmuscles.Thelavenderandspearmintbringafreshherbalscenttothismellow,

detoxifying,andreplenishingbaththatisbeneficialforallskintypes.

YIELDS:1pint

1 ⁄ cupssolar-driedseasalt40dropspinkgrapefruitessentialoil⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds ⁄ cupdriedspearmint2teaspoonsdriedbladderwrack1tablespoondriedkelp

Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,pintjarwithlid,clothbagorcheesecloth,andstringtomakeasachet

1. ToMake:Placethesaltsinthebowl.Stirinthepinkgrapefruitessentialoilinintervals.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilyouhaveaddedall40dropsandmixedthemintothesalt.Addthelavender,spearmint,andseaweeds.Stiruntilyouhaveauniformblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinasealedjarlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof6months.

3. ToUse:Drawabath.Makeasachetlooselyfilledwiththesaltmixtureandtossintothetub.Whenthetubisfull,getinandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactive

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botanicalingredients.Usethesachetasawashbagorcompress.Gentlysqueezetheliquidfromthesachetoveryourskinandrelaxwhileyourmind,body,andspiritarereplenished.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.AfterabathisalsotheperfecttimetousetheHerbGardenBodyScrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Ifyoudonotuseabodyscrub,useyourfavoritemoisturizertosealinthenutrientsandcompletethehomespaexperience.

SunshineCBathThisskin-softeningcombinationoforangesandhibiscusisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingoily,acne-prone,maturing,andsun-damaged.ThehighlevelsofantioxidantsandvitaminCinthisformulastimulate

cellularrenewal,promotecollagenformation,andfightagainstprematureaging.Asthehibiscusinfusesintothebathwater,yourtubwillbecomethemostbeautifulvitaminC–infusedsunsetofpinkishpurpleandorange

water.Enjoy!

YIELDS:1bath

1cupsolar-driedseasalt1tablespoondriedhibiscusflowers1smallorange1teaspooncarrieroilofchoice,optionalFreshordriedrosepetals,optional

Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,clothbag,teaballorcheeseclothandstring

1. ToMake:Drawabath.Puttheseasaltintothetub.Placethehibiscusintotheclothbagandtossintothetub.Slicetheorangeintorounds.Addthecarrieroilifyoudesiretheaddedmoisture.Whenthetubisfull,addtheorangesandrosepetals,ifdesired,tothewaterandswisharound.

2. ToStore:Plantomakethisfreshforeachuse.

3. ToUse:Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub,asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.TheValenciaCoffeeScrubfromChapter4isideal.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.

BathMeltsBathMeltsareasuper-moisturizingbathtreatguaranteedtomakeyourskinfeelbabysoft.Getcreativewiththesebody-butterybathtreatsbyaddingdriedflowers.SubstituteaninfusedoilfromChapter7forthesweetalmondoiltoaddextrascentandtherapeuticvalue.MaketheseBathMeltsextracutebyusingadecorativemoldintheshapeofheartsorflowers.Aflexibleplasticorsiliconemoldispreferableforthisrecipe.Packagethemindecorativeglassjarsandtiewithribbonsforasweet,

homemadegift.

YIELDS:8one-ouncebathmelts.ThenumberofBathMeltsyoumakedependsonwhattypeofmoldyouuse.

⁄ cupcocoabutter ⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupsweetalmondoil4vitaminEcapsulesEssentialoilblend,seeAppendixADriedlavenderbuds,optionalDriedrosepetals,optional

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,icecubetray,smallsiliconemolds,orloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper,10–16-ounceglassjarwithlidtofittheshapeofyourmelts

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterandsheabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,wipethewater

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off,andletcool5–10minutes.Addthesweetalmondoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothemeltedoil,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoilsandstirwell,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Ifaddingdecorativeflowers,putafewpetalsinthebottomofthemolds.Thiswillbethetopofthemeltandthepetalswilllookprettythroughthesolidbutter.Pourthemeltedbutterintoyourmolds,coverwithplasticwrap,andletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.Expeditethesolidificationprocessbyplacingthemoldsintherefrigerator.Thesurfacewillbecomeunevenifthey’rebumpedormovedastheycool,sokeepittoaminimumandmovethemdirectlyafterpouring.

2. ToStore:CarefullyremovetheBathMeltsfromyourmolds.Iftheystick,carefullywarmthebottomofthemoldinhotwater.Dryitoffbeforeremovingbecauseyoudon’twantwaterontheseyet.Ifyouusedtheloafpan,removebypullingupthewaxpaper.Removethewaxpaper,placingthebrickofbutteronacuttingboard.Warmalargeknifeunderhotwaterandwipeitdry.Cutinto1”cubes.StoretheBathMeltsinasealedcontainerlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1–1 ⁄years.

3. ToUse:Touse,simplydroponeBathMeltintoahotbathforaluxuriousmoisturizingtreat.

SKINCARESECRETSBathinginhotwatercausesyourbodytosweatouttoxins,whichmeansthatyouneedtotakeextraspecialcaretonotbecomedehydrated.Drinklotsoffreshwateroroneofthespawatersfound

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inChapter8toaidtheeliminationoftoxins.Keepinmindthatsodas,juices,orevenherbalteasarenotpropersubstitutesforgoodcleanwater.Yourcellsneedfreshwatertokeepclean!Themorewateryoudrink,theeasierallofyourbodilysystemswillfunction,includingyourskin.

MoisturizingBathSaltsItisimportanttousesolar-driedseasaltsforyourrecipesratherthantablesalt.Naturallydriedsaltsretaintherichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,andaminoacidsofthesea.Seasaltshaveaveryhigh

concentrationofcalcium,magnesium,potassium,sodium,andbromide,mineralsessentialforhealthy-lookingskin.Thesemineralsareessentialforhealthyskinandnaturallyalleviateredness,irritation,andswelling,especiallyinblemishedskin.Soakinginmineral-richseasaltsextracts

toxinsfromyourbodyandrelaxesyourmuscles.Soenjoyalongmoisturizingsoakinthesereplenishingbathsalts!

YIELDS:1pint

1 ⁄ cupssolar-driedseasalt ⁄ cupsweetalmondoilEssentialoilblend(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,pintjarwithlid

1. ToMake:Placethesaltinthebowl.Stirinthesweetalmondoilinintervals.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilalloftheoilismixedintothesalt.Dothesamewiththeessentialoils.Addalittle,stir,addalittlemore,stir,untilalloftheessentialoilsaremixedintothesalt.


3. ToUse:Drawabath.Whenthetubisfull,addthebathsaltstothewaterandswisharound.Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowerto

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removethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.

BathFizziesBathFizziesareafunandeffervescentbathtreat.Havefuncustomizing

theseskin-softeningfizzybathtreatsbyaddingdriedflowersorsubstitutingextra-virgincoconutoilforthecocoabutter.Makethemextracutebyusingdecorativemoldsintheshapeofheartsorflowers.Thisrecipewillworkwithmetal,plastic,orsiliconemolds.Packagethemindecorativeglassjarsandtiewithribbonsforanextra-specialhomemade

gift.

YIELDS:makes20ounces(thenumberofBathFizziesyoumakedependsonwhattypeofmoldyouuse.) ⁄ cupcocoabutter1cupbakingsoda

⁄ cupcitricacid ⁄ cupcornstarch ⁄ cupfine-grainedseasalt2xessentialoilblend,seeAppendixADriedrosepetals,optionalDriedlavenderbuds,optionalWitchhazel

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Whatyouwillneed:rubbergloves,facemask,measuringcups;mixingbowl,sifterorsieve,woodenspoon,spraybottle;smallsiliconemoldsoricecubetray

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethecocoabutterinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andwipethewateroffofthebottom.Putontheprotectiverubberglovesandfacemask.Carefullyplacethebakingsoda,citricacid,cornstarch,andsaltintothesifter.Siftthedryingredientsintothemixingbowl.Carefullystirthepowdersalittle.Addthemeltedcocoabutteralittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Next,addtheessentialoilsalittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Forthisrecipe,youwillneedtodoubletheessentialoilblendrecipesinAppendixA.Breakupanyclumpswiththebackofthespoon.Ifaddingdecorativeflowers,preparethemoldsaheadoftimebyputtingafewpetalsinthebottomofthemolds.Thiswillbethetopofthefizzieandthepetalswillmakeaprettydecoration.

2. Putthewitchhazelintothesprayerbottle.Iprefertomixthisstagewithmyhands(ingloves)likeyouwouldapiecrust,butyoucanalsouseawoodenspoon.Sprayalittleatatime—5–6spritzes—andmixwellinbetween.Repeatthisprocessuntilthemixturehasbecomemoistenoughtoholdashapewhenpressedtogether,butnotwetenoughtostartfizzing.Youwanttobecarefulnottogetthemixturetoowet,asthisactivatesthefizz.Ifyouhearitstarttofizzle,stopsprayingandmixtogether.Presstightlyintothemoldsandsetouttodry.Letstandfor4hoursorovernight,untilcompletelydryandhardened.

3. ToStore:CarefullyremovetheBathFizziesfromyourmolds.StoretheBathFizziesinasealedcontainerlabeledwithcontentsandexpirationdateof1–1 ⁄ years.

4. ToUse:Touse,simplydrop1–2BathFizziesintoahotbathforafun,effervescent,moisturizingtreat.

SKINCARESECRETSUsingessentialoilsinthebathisawonderfullyhealingaromatherapyexperiencewheregorgeousscentcombineswiththerapeuticeffects.Assoonasyouaddtheproductstothebathwater,theessentialoilsbeginevaporatingintotheair.Togetthemostbenefitfromtheessentialoils,addyourgoodiestothetubrightbeforeyougetinandthehealingbotanicalswillbeinfullstrengthtoworktheirmagic.

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AngelSoakforColdandFluThisall-natural,therapeuticbathsoakhelpstorelievesymptomssuchascongestion,bodyaches,chills,sorethroat,headaches,tension,stiffness,andmanyothersignsofcommoncoldsandflus.Thespicesandtheheatofthebathwillmakeyousweat,inagoodway!Thesweatingdrawsouttoxins,pollutants,andimpuritiesfromyourbody.Thedetoxificationprocesswillcontinueafterthebath,sobesuretodrinklotsofhealthy

fluidsandpurecleanwater.Thisbathwillalsohelprelievedry,itchyskin.Thisbatchislargeenoughsoyoucanhaveitonhandforthecoldandflu

season!

YIELDS:1quart

4cupsEpsomsalts⁄ cupgroundginger1 ⁄ teaspoonsgroundcloves1 ⁄ teaspoonsgroundcinnamon ⁄ cupsweetalmond18dropseucalyptusessentialoil14dropspeppermintessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcupsandspoons,mixingbowl,woodenspoon,2pintjarsor1quartjarwithlid

1. ToMake:PlacetheEpsomsalts,ginger,cloves,andcinnamoninthemixingbowlandstirtogetherwiththespoon.Thoroughlydispersethegroundspicesthroughoutthesalt.Addthesweetalmondoilalittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Next,addtheessentialoils,alittleatatime,stirringinbetween.Breakupanyoilyclumpswiththebackofthespoon,stirringuntilauniformblendhasbeenachieved.

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2. ToStore:Putthemixtureintoyourjars,labelwithanexpirationdateof1year,andcaptightly.

3. ToUse:Fillyourtubwithcomfortablyhotwaterorwarm-to-lukewarmwater,ifyouhaveafever.Add ⁄ cupofAngelSoakforColdandFlutoyourbath.Soakforatleast20minutes,orlonger.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Wrapyourselfinanicewarmrobeorblanketsothatyoucancontinuetosweatitout.Drinkabigglassofwaterand/oracupofteaandputonsomewarmsocks.Relax,knowingyouareontheroadtorecovery.

SKINCARESECRETSAswithallbodycareproducts,avoidgettingtheAngelSoakinyoureyes.Ifthisoccurs,rinsethoroughlywithwater.Whenfeelingundertheweather,drinkwarmherbalteawithgingerandlemontofurtheropennasalpassages,andgetplentyofrest.Thisbathshouldnottaketheplaceofqualifiedmedicaldiagnosisortreatment,norisitmeanttocureanydiseaseormedicalcondition.

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IdealLuxuryBathCovetyourbathtimeasanopportunitytocelebrateyourselfasafancifulcreatureofmood,whim,anddecadence!Thisluxuriousbathsaltblendisrichinseaminerals,Epsomsalts,skin-softeningsweetalmondoil,andskin-conditioningoats.Findyourfavoritebathcombinationsbyusinganinfusedoil(seeChapter7)toaddscentandtherapeuticproperties,select

yourfavoriteessentialoilblend(seeAppendixA),andusethelistofoptionaladditionstomakeeachbathtimespecialanduniqueaccording

toyourever-changingmoods.

YIELDS:1quart

2cupssolar-driedseasalt⁄ cupsweetalmondoilorinfusedoilofchoice(seeChapter7) ⁄cupbakingsoda ⁄ cupoatflour1cupEpsomsalts2xessentialoilblend(seeAppendixA) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,spoon,quartjarwithlid

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1. ToMake:Placetheseasaltinthebowlandstirinthesweetalmondoil.Next,blendinthebakingsoda,oatflour,andEpsomsalts.Addtheessentialoilsinintervals,stirringinbetween,untilalloftheessentialoilsaremixedintothesalts.


3. ToUse:Drawabath.Whenthetubisfull,add ⁄ cuporthedesiredamountofbathsaltstothewaterandswisharound.Addanyoptionalembellishmentsfromthesidebaronthefollowingpage.Getinthetubandsoakforatleast20minutes,orlongertoenjoymaximumtherapeuticbenefitsoftheactivebotanicalingredients.Whenyouarefinishedsoaking,rinseoffintheshowertoremovethesweatandtoxinsyoureleasedasyoubathed.Afterabathisalsotheperfecttimetouseabodyscrub(seeChapter4),asyourskinissoftenedandeasilyexfoliated.Followwithmoisturizerifdesired.

SkincareSecretsUsethisrecipeasabaseandchooseoneormoreoftheseadditionstomakeyourbathextraspecial.AddascoopofIdealLuxuryBathblendtothewaterandsupplementoneormoreingredientsfromthelistbelow.Note:Thefollowingadditionsaremeantasaper-bathadditionandshouldnotbeincorporatedintotherecipeabove.

1cupfull-fatmilk(soy,coconut,ordairy)

1cupyogurt

Petalsfromabloomingroseorotheredibleflowers

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Freshcitrusslices

⁄ cupcocoapowder

Sachetoffreshordriedherbsorflowers:lavender,chamomile,comfrey,redclover,calendula,witchhazel,lemongrass,hibiscus,echinacea,mint,orrosepetals

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ChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBathOatmealbathsarerelaxingandsoothing,especiallyforskinthat’sdry,

itchy,orinflamed.Thisbathhelpsalleviatethesymptomsofskinconditionssuchaseczema,psoriasis,rashes,allergies,insectbites,

chickenpox,sunburn,andmore.Chamomilewillaccentuatethecalmingeffect,leavingyoucomfortedandrelaxedinmind,body,andspirit.

YIELDS:1quart

⁄ cupsweetalmondoil1cupbakingsoda2cupswholeoats⁄ cupdriedchamomileflowers ⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,largemixingbowl,spoon,quartjarwithlid,smallmuslindrawstringbag

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1. ToMake:Mixthesweetalmondoilandbakingsodatogetherinalargebowl.Itwillbeadrymixture.Addtheoatsandstir.Addthechamomileandlavenderandblendtoauniformconsistency.

2. ToStore:Labelandstoreinatight-sealingjarforupto6months.

3. ToUse:LooselyfilltheclothbagwiththeChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBath,makingasachet.Tieabowtightenoughthatitwon’tcomeapartinuse.Remember,youwillneedtountieitlatertocleanitoutanduseitagain.Fillthetubwithwarmwateranddropinthesachet.Donotusethesachettorubirritatedskin,butgentlysqueezetheliquidfromthesachetoveryourbodyandrelax.Dryoffwithcare,usinggentleblottingactionswithasofttowelovertheitchyorsorepartsofyourskin.Repeatasneeded.Oatmealbathsaregentleandcanbeenjoyedeveryday.

SKINCARESECRETSYoucanalsousethisChamomileandOatSuperSoothe-MeBathtomakebathsachetsforpartyfavorsorgifts.Putabout ⁄ cupofthemixtureinthecenterofapieceofclothandclosetightlywitharubberbandorpieceofstring.Tiearibbonaroundittomakeitpretty.Youcanusesmallclothbagsforthesachets.Packageintoindividualcellobags,andtieclosedtoretainfreshness.Addalabel“SoothingBathSachet”withinstructionsforuseanda“useby”date.

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CHAPTER7

INFUSIONS

Herbalinfusionshavebeenusedforcenturiesinnaturalhealing.Soakingseeds,flowers,leaves,roots,orbarkinliquidisatime-honoredandveryeasymethodoftransferringthebeneficialpropertiesandgorgeousscent(orflavor)oftheplantmaterialintoausablemedium.Youcaninfuseplantmaterialintoalcohol,water,oroil,dependingonthetypeofplantyouwishtoinfuseandthedesiredapplicationofthefinishedproduct.Whilesomeinfusionsinthischapter—liketheOld-FashionedRosewaterandtheLayeredLavenderFlowerWater—willbemadewithwater,themajoritywillbemadewithoil.Werecommendusingjojobaoilfortheoilinfusions,asitworkswellinallskincarerecipes,canwithstandsustainedheatifrequired,andhasacomparativelylongshelflifeoftwoyearsormore.Ifyou’dlike,youcansubstituteanothercarrieroil(baseoil)forthejojoba,butthiswilllessentheinfusion’sshelflifetothatofthecarrieroilyouchoose.

Alloftheinfusionsinthischaptercanbesafelyusedontheskininavarietyofpreparationswithoutbeingdilutedlikeessentialoilsandareincorporatedasingredientsintovariousrecipesthroughoutthebook.Theinfusedoilwillhaveboththepropertiesofitscarrieroilandthepropertiesoftheplantsthatwereusedintheinfusion.Usethesegorgeousinfusionsdailyinyourskincareregimenforfaceandbodyandhavefuncreativelyincorporatingthemintothefabulousspaproductsyoumakefromthisbook.Yourartisaninfusionswillalsomakebeautifulhandmadegiftsforfamilyandfriends.

GreenTea–InfusedOilGreenteahastremendousbenefitsasaskincareingredient.Ithasbeenshowntoreactivatedyingskincells,therebyimprovingtheconditionof

theskin.Thisnourishingantioxidant-richall-purposeoilisusedasabaseingredientinseveralrecipesthroughoutthebook,butyoucanalsouseit

onitsownasananti-agingoilforyourfaceandbody.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cuplooseleafgreentea1cupjojobaoilorcoconutoil(coconutoilissolidat76°F(24.4°C);usecoconutoilforthisinfusionasastand-alonebodybutterincoolerclimates) Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottleorjar,funnel

1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placethegreenteaintothepan.Ifusingjojobaoil,pouritoverthetealeaves,saturatingthem.Ifusingcoconutoil,meltitfirstinthedoubleboilerandthenaddthegreentea,stirringtosaturatetheleaves.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.

2. ToStore:Strainteafromoilintoastoragejar.Thejojobawillremainliquid.Placethecoconutoilintherefrigeratortocoolandsolidifybacktoasolidbutterform.Willkeep2yearsorlongerifstoredinacooldarkplace.

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3. ToUse:Foruseasafacialmoisturizingoil:MistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewateroryourfavoritetoner.Placeafewdropsontothetipsofyourfingersandgentlymassagetheoilintoyourfacialskin.

HELPFULHINTSJojobaoilandcoconutoilarespecifiedforthisrecipebecausebothoftheseoilshavearelativelylongshelflifeandareparticularlybeneficialforfacialcareuse.However,theyarenotinterchangeablewhenspecifiedintherecipesthroughoutthisbookduetothedrasticdifferenceinconsistency.Jojobaoilisliquidandcoconutoilissolidat76°F(24.4°C).Forexample,thegreentea–infusedjojobaisusedintheVitalFacialMoisturizerandcoconutoiliscalledforintheGreenTeaEyeCream.Keepingthisinmind,youcanalsosubstituteyourfavoritecarrieroiltosuityourneeds.

ChaiSpice–InfusedOilThisexoticscentedoilmakesafantasticbath,body,ormassageoilandisusedasabaseingredientfortheSugarChaiHoneyScrub(Chapter4).Thewarming,antioxidant-richchaispicesincludecinnamon,cardamom,nutmeg,staranise,ginger,fennel,andblackpepper,alongwithblacktea.InAyurvedictraditions,chaispicesareknowntobecalming,vitalizing,andmentallyclarifying.Getreadyforyourhousetosmell

really,reallygood.

YIELDS:8ounces

8ouncesjojobaoil⁄ cuploosechaitea4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),dark-colored8-ouncebottle,funnel.

1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placethechaispicesintothepan.Pourthejojobaoiloverthespices,saturatingthem.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Straintheteafromtheoilintoabottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Willkeepupto2yearsifstoredoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Useasanexoticbath,body,ormassageoil.

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Rosemary-InfusedOil“There’srosemary,that’sforremembrance;pray,love,remember...”saysOpheliainShakespeare’sHamlet.Andit’strue!AncientGreekstudentsworeawreathofrosemaryaroundtheirheadswhilestudying.Rosemaryhaslongbeenknowntostimulatetheconsciousmind,keepingonealertandcalm.Herbalhealershavealsousedrosemarysinceancienttimestohelprelieveaplethoraofailments,includingarthritis,headaches,musclespasms,andcoldandflusymptoms.Italsosoothesitchyskin,conditions

thehairandscalp,andisbeneficialinthetreatmentofcellulite.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cuprosemary(usefreshordried)8ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottleorjar(preferablydarkcolored),funnel

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1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoasimmer.Placetherosemaryintothepan.Pourinthejojobaoil,saturatingtherosemary.Coverandsimmeronlowheatfor1hour.Checkbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,wipedrywithatowel,andletcool.Straintheherbfromtheoilintoan8-ounceMasonjarorbottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Willkeepupto2years,orlongerifkeptinthefridge.

3. ToUse:Thisinfusioncanbeusedas-isformassageorbathing,orasabodyoiltoassistinanyofthesituationsmentionedintherecipemessage,andisanactiveingredientinrecipesthroughoutthisbook.

HELPFULHINTSThroughoutthischapter,you’llfindrecipesthatcallforfreshherbs,driedherbs,oreitherofthetwo.Foralloftheserecipes,ifyouplantousefresh,buyorpickitadayortwoaheadoftimeandsetitouttowiltovernighttoreducesomeofthewatercontent.Pickfromthegardenafterthemorningdewhasdried,orbuyorganicnonsprayedherbsfromthefarmers’market.It’sbestnottowashtheleavestohelppreventmildew.Ifyouneedtowashthem,makesuretheydrythoroughlybeforepreparingtherecipes.Todry,laythemoutondishtowelsorstringalineinyourpantryandhangthemwithclothespinsovernight.Donotleavetheminthesun.Additionally,ifyouremovetheleavesfromthestemswhentheyarefreshlypicked,theherbwillretainmoreofthevitalnutrients,increasingthebeneficialproperties

oftheinfusion.

Vanilla-InfusedOilIsthereanyscentmoreuniversallylovedthanvanilla?Vanilla-InfusedOilcanbeusedasthebaseoilforseveralrecipesthroughoutthebook—includingtheVanilla,Bourbon,andHoneyScrub(Chapter4)—andyoucanalsousethisinfusionas-isforalovelybath,body,ormassageoil.

YIELDS:8ounces

8ouncesjojobaoilorcarrieroilofchoice2–3vanillabeans4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,paringknife,rubberspatula,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottle,funnel

1. ToMake:Startadoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceboiling,reduceheattoalowsimmer.Putthejojobaoilinthetopofthedoubleboiler.Withasharpknife,slicethevanillabeanslengthwiseandscrapeouttheseedswiththeedgeoftheknife.Puttheseedsintothepanofoil.Chopthevanillapodsintosmallpiecesandputintotheoil.Coverandletsimmerforatleastanhour.Youcansimmerthisconcoctionforaslongasyoulike.Thelonger,thebetter,actually,butremembertocheckbackevery20minutesorsotomakesurethereisenoughwaterinthedoubleboiler.Removefromheat,takethetoppotoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool.Pouroil,withoutstraining,intoan8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Willkeep2yearsorlongerifstoredinthebottleinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Useasamoisturizer,massageoil,oraddacoupleofteaspoonstoyourbathwaterforavanilla-infusedmoisturebath.

HELPFULHINTSIleavethevanillabitsinthebottlesotheycancontinuetoimparttheirmagictotheoil.Ifyouprefer,strainthemixturebeforepouringintoyourcontainer.Thesmallvanillaseedswillremainintheoil,butthey’rebeneficialinthebodyscrubrecipes.

FreshComfreyOilComfreyiswidelyknownasoneofnature’sgreatestmedicinalherbs,sothisinfusionwillmakeanexcellentadditiontoyourhealingtoolbox.Comfreyisanexcellentherbtoaddtoboostthetherapeuticanti-

inflammatoryandoverallhealingpropertiesofnaturalskincareproducts.Useittohealbruises,burns,rashes,andmore.Thisrecipeisespecially

beneficialforallmannerofskinconditions,includingeczemaandpsoriasis.

YIELDS:9ounces

1cupfreshcomfreyleaves1cupjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:quartjar,dark-colored8-ouncebottle,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer)

1. ToMake:Finelychopthecomfreyleavesandplaceinthequartjar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageofthefreshherb,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakewelleachday.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.Donotsqueezeouttheherbtoavoidgettingjuicefromthecomfreyintotheoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothe

bottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandryjar.

2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof1year.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Useasabath,body,ormassageoil.

FreshHerbalOilThisrefreshinggardenherb–scentedblendisbeneficialforsoremuscles,respiratoryhealth,andantibacterialskincareneeds.Theantibacterial

herbsthyme,rosemary,oregano,andparsleyalsoboostcirculation,andthemarjoramusedhereiswarmingandcomforting.

YIELDS:about8ounces

⁄ cupfreshthymeleaves ⁄ cupfreshrosemaryleaves ⁄ cupfreshoreganoleaves ⁄ cupfreshparsleyleaves ⁄ cupfreshmarjoramleaves9ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules

1 8 1 4 1 4

1 4 1 8

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,mixingbowl,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),16-ounce(pint-size)canningjar,funnel,dark-colored8-ouncebottle

1. ToMake:Crushalloftheherbsslightlyandplacethemintothe16-ouncejar.Pourthejojobaoilovertheherbs,saturatingthem.Closethelidtightlyandshake,thoroughlysaturatingtheherbsintheoil.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessary,replacingthelidtightly.Storeinawarmdarkplaceforatleast30daysandupto60days.Shakethejardailytokeeptheinfusionactive,butkeepitclosed.Straintheplantmaterialfromtheoilintoan8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Willremainpotentforupto2yearsifstoredinacooldarkplace.Lengthentheshelflifebystoringintherefrigerator.Theoilwillbecomethickandcloudywhencold,butwillwarmbackuptoliquidwhenleftatroomtemperaturefor30minutesorso.

3. ToUse:Canbeusedasanherbalscentedbath,body,ormassageoil.

Lavender-InfusedOilLavender’saromaissimultaneouslystimulatingandrelaxing.Ithasbeen

knowntohelpaheadacheandeasemuscularpainandrespiratoryailments.Lavendersoothesandcalmstheskin,balancesoilproduction,speedshealingofscarsandblemishes,andstimulatescirculationforimprovedskintone.Lavenderisassociatedwiththethird-eyechakra,whoseattributesincludeintuition,imagination,visualization,and

concentration.Lavender-InfusedOilisagorgeousmultipurposeuniversalhealingelixirformind,body,andspirit.

YIELDS:8ounces

1cupfreshordriedlavenderflowers8ouncesjojobaoilorcarrieroilofchoice4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:quartjar,measuringcups,chopstick,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),8-ouncebottle,funnel

1. ToMake:Ifusingfreshlavender,coarselychopthebudsandplaceinthequartjar.Ifusingdriedlavender,crushslightlywithyourhandasyouputthebudsintothejar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageofthefreshherb,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakethejardaily.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Ifyouusedfreshlavenderflowers,checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyplantjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandrybottle.

2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Ifyousubstitutedanotheroilforthejojobaoil,adjusttheexpirationdatetotheshelflifeoftheoilused.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Makesafantasticbath,body,ormassageoil;seeaboveforindications.

SweetDreamtime–InfusedOilThissweet,dreamilyscentedoilisacalming,relaxingblendofbotanicalstopromotepeacefulandrestfulsleep.SweetDreamtime–InfusedOil

makestheperfectspaproductforhelpingyourelaxbeforebed,soothingyoursenseswithabotanicallullaby.Usefreshordriedherbsdepending

onavailability.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupmarjoram⁄ cuplavenderbuds ⁄ cupchamomileflowers8ouncesjojobaoil4vitaminEcapsules

Whatyouwillneed:quart-sizejar,measuringcups,chopstick,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),dark-colored8-ouncebottle,funnel

1. ToMake:Ifusingfreshherbs,coarselychopthemandplaceinthequart-sizejar.Ifusingdriedherbs,crushslightlywithyourhandasyouputtheplantmaterialintothejar.Covertheplantmattercompletelywithjojobaoil.Stirwellwiththechopsticktoremoveanyairbubblesandcompletelysaturatetheplantmaterial.Toavoidoxidationandspoilageoffreshherbsandtomaximizeyourinfusion,leaveaslittleairspaceaspossibleinthejar.Topoffwithmoreoilifnecessaryandtightlyclosethelid.Labelthejarwiththedateandcontentsandplaceinawarmdarkplacetoinfusefor2–4weeks.Shakethejardaily.After2–4weeks,straintheherbfromtheoilintoasterilized8-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.Ifyouused

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freshherbs,checkbackonthisinfusionafteraweektoseeifanyplantjuicehassettledintheoil.Ifso,decantitoutandplacetheoilintoacleandryjar.

2. ToStore:Labelthebottlewithcontentsandexpirationdateof2years.Ifyousubstitutedanotheroilforthejojobaoil,adjusttheexpirationdatetotheshelflifeoftheoilused.Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Useasbath,body,ormassageoil,specificallybeforebedtimeorwhenrelaxationisdesired.

LayeredLavenderFlowerWaterLavenderisauniversalhealerforyourmind,body,andspirit.This

LayeredLavenderFlowerWaterisrelaxingandbalancingfortheskin,anditmakesafantastictonerforallskintypes,especiallyoilyand

combinationskin.Youcanalsoaddittoyourbathwaterforatranquilsoakorputitinaspraybottleandspritztocooldownonahotday.A

littlespritzoflavenderwatercanhelpeaseahotflash,sootheasunburn,orcalmitchyskin,oryoucanuseitasalinensprayrightbeforeclimbing

intobedforacalmingdriftoffintodreamland.

YIELDS:16ounces

2cupsdistilledwater⁄ cupdriedlavenderflowersor1cupfreshflowers(stemsremoved) ⁄ cupwitchhazel60dropslavenderessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:glassorenamelpot,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),funneljarorbottlewithsprayertop(optional)tohold16ounces

1. ToMake:Boilthewaterandpouroverthelavenderflowers.Steepfor20–30minutes.Whilethelavenderisbrewing,putthewitchhazelintoyourstoragecontainerandaddessentialoil.Whenthelavenderbrewisready,strainitintothebottle.Placethecaponandshakewelltoblendtheingredients.

2. ToStore:Storebottleinyourrefrigeratorforupto6months.

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3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Useasafacialtonerorasanaromaticbody,hair,linen,orroomspray.

Old-FashionedRosewaterRosewateristrulyanectarofthegods.Itcanbeusedinmanyrecipes,fromfoodstobeautyaids,orjustbesplashedonforafragrantauraaslovelyasarose!Rosewateralsomakesawonderfulfacialtonerforallskintypesandisusedinseveralrecipesthroughoutthisbook,includingtheRooibosRoseToner(Chapter2)andtheGreenClayRoseMilkMask

(Chapter3).

YIELDS:16ounces

2cupsrosepetals2cupsdistilledwaterDashofseasalt

Whatyouwillneed:rubbergloves,glassorenamelpot,strainer(cheeseclothorteastrainer),funnel,jarorbottlewithsprayertop

(optional)tohold16ounces

1. ToMake:Placetherosepetalsinaglassorenamelpot,pourindistilledwatertojustcover.Avoidusingametalpot,asitwillreactnegativelywiththeoils.Addadashofseasalttohelpbringtheessentialoilsoutofthepetals.Heatuntilwaterisscaldingbutnotboiling.Turnofftheheat,addrosepetals,andletsoakforatleastanhour.Strainthepetalsfromtheliquid,andusethefunneltopourintoyourstoragecontainer.Wearrubberglovestohelpavoidcontamination,andgivethepetalsanextrasqueezetogetasmuchofthebotanicalgoodnessoutofthemaspossible.

2. ToStore:Storeinyourrefrigeratorforupto4months.

3. ToUse:Useasafacialtoneroraddacuptoyourbathwateralongwithafewfreshrosepetalsforadelicaterosybath.Makesalovelyaromaticmisttorefreshyourskinandyourspiritsifkeptinabottlewithasprayertop.

SKINCARESECRETSTraditionalhydrosols,a.k.a.flowerwaters,arethebyproductofsteamdistillationofessentialoils.Steampassesthroughtheplantmaterialtoextracttheessentialoils;thehydrosolisthecondensedsteam.Floralwatersaremuchmilderthanessentialoilsandhavesimilartherapeuticeffectsinskincareandinoverallmind,body,andspiritwellness.

AromaticVanillaInfusionThisdivinelyscentedvanillamistisagorgeouswaytoscentyourhair

andbody.Alittlespritzofthiscomfortingaphrodisiacscentinstantlysetsthemoodtocozyandromantic.

YIELDS:8ounces

3vanillabeans8ounceswitchhazel

Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,8-ouncebottlewithcap,funnel

1. ToMake:Slicethevanillabeansintothinstripsandcutintosmallerpieces.Placethemintothebottle.Fillitupwithwitchhazelandshakewell.Storeitinacooldarkplaceforatleasttwoweeks.Ideallyyouwillremembertoshakeitupdaily,butit’sokayifyouskipadayortwo.Thelongeryouleavethevanillabeanstosoak,thestrongeryourinfusionwillbe.Whenyou’vereachedyourdesiredstrength,strainoutthevanillaanduseafunneltopourthebrewbackintothebottle.

2. ToStore:Labelwithexpirationdateof2yearsandstoreinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Useasafacialtonerfornormaltooilyskinorasanaromaticbody,hair,linen,orroomspray.

SKINCARESECRETSIfyouplantousethisAromaticVanillaInfusioninfacialcare,considermixing1partaloeverajuicewith3partsAromaticVanillaInfusionforaddedbenefit.Startwithahighqualitywitchhazel,easilyfoundatahealthfoodstoreoronline,thathasahigherpercentageofwitchhazelextractthanalcohol.

CHAPTER8

WHOLEBODYSPATREATMENTS

Whetheryou’regettingreadyforaspecialeventlikeaweddingorapartyorjusttakingsometimetofocusonyourself,therecipesinthischapterprovidearichsensoryjourneytoleaveyoupositivelyglowingfromtheinsideout.Takingtheextratimetosetthesceneforadivinehomespaexperiencebringsthepamperingtoahigherlevelofreplenishmentandrejuvenation,nurturingyourmind,body,andspirit.

Startbylettingfreshairflowthroughyourspacetoclearoutanystagnantenergyorstaleair.Selectsomecalming,healingmusictoplay.Layoutsomecleanfluffytowelsandasoftrobe.Inthespiritofwholebodyreplenishment,prepareahealthyspawaterliketheStrawberrySuperCSipperorCucumberDe-PufferSpaWatertoenjoywhileyoureclinewithyourfeetsoakinginaFizzyMojitoFootSpa.Lightsomecandlesandsayablessing.Somethinglikethisworkswelltosetthetone:“Ihavesetthistimeasideforme.Allofmystressesandworriesfallawayfrommenow.Thisismytimetohealandnurturemyentirebeing.”Takeafewdeepbreathstosettherelaxationinmotion.Itisinthesesweetmoments,whileyouareinreposeslatheredingorgeous,gooeyhomespatreatmentsliketheHead-to-ToePumpkinMaskortheDetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrap,thatadeeperoverallhealingtakesplace.Thereisnothingcomparabletoaspadaylikethistobringoutyourinnergoddess!

Head-to-ToePumpkinMaskPumpkinisloadedwithmorethan100vitaminsandnutrientsthatfeedyourskin.It’sanaturallynourishing,hydratingexfoliant.Pairedwiththeskin-brightening,clarifyingorange,soothingoats,andmoisturizingoliveoilfoundinthisrecipe,thismaskcanbeusedfromheadtotoefora

gorgeousglow!Theactiveenzymesinthepumpkinmaycauseatinglingsensation.Aslightwarmingontheskinwillbenormalduetothefresh

gingerandcinnamon.

YIELDS:1–2fullbodymasks

1cupfleshof1smallpumpkin,prepared,or1canpumpkin ⁄ cupcookedoatmeal ⁄ teaspoongroundcinnamon ⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil1teaspoonfreshgratedginger⁄ teaspoonfreshgratedorangezest1tablespoonfresh-squeezedorangejuice⁄ cuprawturbinadosugar Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,saucepanwithlid,steamer,spoon,fork,measuringcups,measuringspoons,mixingbowl,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Beginbypreparingthefreshpumpkin,orskipthisstepandusecanned.Cutthepumpkinintoquartersormedium3–4-inchchunks,leavingrindon.Placerind-sidedown(fleshup)inavegetablesteamer.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattosimmer,andcover.Steam10–15minutesuntilaforkwilleasilyglidethroughthechunks,likeacookedpotato.Becarefulnottoovercook,itasitwilllosepotency.Removefromheatandletcooltothetouch.Scoopoutthepumpkinfleshwithaspoon,discardingtherind.Reserve1cupforthisrecipeandusetheremainder

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forsoup,apie,orcustard.Placethepreparedpumpkininthefridge.Whilethepumpkinissteaming,cooktheoatmealbyfollowingthedirectionsonthepackage.Placethecookedoatmealinthefridgetoensureithascompletelycooledbeforemovingontothenextstep.Inamedium-sizebowl,useaforktoblendtogethertheoatmeal,cinnamon,andoliveoil.Letstandfor10–15minutesandbeginpreparingtheotherfreshingredients.Mashthepumpkinandaddtothebowlalongwiththegratedginger,orangezest,andorangejuiceandstirtoauniformconsistency.Addthesugarandblendwell.

2. ToStore:Thismaskwillstoreintherefrigeratorforuptoafewdaysinaclean,airtightcontainer.Thepumpkinwilloxidizequickly,soit’sbesttouseultrafreshratherthanprepareaheadofyourhomespaday.

3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetubtosoftenyourskinandremovesurfacedirtandtoxins.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplyagenerouslayerofthemaskoveryourbody.Youcanwrapyourselfinacleansheetorplasticwrapandrelaxinanemptybathtub,orjustsitonyourtowel.Letthebodymaskworkitsmagicfor15minutes,thenapplytotheface.Leaveonthefacefor3–7minutes.Jumpintheshowerandrinseoff.Youmaywantawashclothtohelpremovethemask.Useamildbodywashorsoapandmoisturizewithyourfavoritelotionorbodyoil.

GlowingGoddessFaceandBodyMaskCleopatra’sfavoritebeautytreatmentwasbathinginmilk,honey,androses.Thisenchantingcombinationwillnourish,moisturize,exfoliate,andinvigorateyourskintoagorgeousglow.Usethisdecadentwholebodymaskforsoftmilk-and-honeyskinthatradiateswithagorgeous

goddessglow.


Petalsof2roses⁄ cuphoney ⁄ cupheavycream(orcoconutcream)1cupalmondmeal

Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork

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1. ToMake:Placetherosepetals,honey,andcreamintotheblenderandmixonlowuntilyouhaveauniformblend.Placethecreamedrosesinthemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatoremoveasmuchaspossiblefromtheblender.Addthealmondmealandstirwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecreamoralmondmeal,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.

2. ToStore:Thisisbestusedfresh.Plantopreparethisrecipejustbeforeyourspatreatment.Storeleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.

3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetub.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytoskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Toremove,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.

CoconutRiceConditioningExfoliantThisluxurious,coconut-scentedexfoliantforfaceandbodyissimply

divine.Forcenturies,Asiancultureshaveusedriceinskincareformulationstoencourageclear,luminous,andporcelainskin.Thericegentlyexfoliateswhilethepenetratingmoisturefromthecoconutcreambringsvitaminsandmineralstothedeeperdermallayersofyourskin,helpingtostrengthentissueswhilefightingfinelines,wrinkles,hyper-pigmentation,anddull,dryskin.Usethisgorgeoushead-to-toeskin

treatmentweeklytoenhanceyourskin’snaturalluminosity.

YIELDS:1fullbodyapplication

⁄ cupbrownriceflour ⁄ cupcoconutshredsDashofgroundnutmeg⁄ +cupcoconutcream(full-fatcoconutmilk) Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,measuringcups,fork

1. ToMake:Placethebrownriceflour,coconutshreds,andnutmeginamedium-sizemixingbowlandstir.Addthecoconutcreamandblendwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecoconutcream,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.

2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerandusewithin1–2days.

3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetub.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytoskininsmall,upward

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motions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.

AmbrosiaFaceandBodyMaskInGreekandRomanmythology,ambrosiaisafoodforthegodsthatisknowntobestowimmortality.Thisluxurioushomespatreatmentmaynothelpyoulivelonger,butitwillcertainlygiveyourskinamoreyouthfulglow!Thishighlymoisturizingtropicaltreatexfoliateswithnaturalfruit

enzymes,replenisheswithvitaminC–packedfruits,andmoisturizeswithdecadentcoconutcream.Enjoythissimplydivinehomespaexperience

tobringoutthegoddessinyou.

YIELDS:1wholebodymask

⁄ cuppineapple1tablespoonfresh-squeezedorangejuice⁄ +cupcoconutcream ⁄ cupcoconutflour ⁄ cupgranulatedsugarZestof1orange

Whatyouwillneed:blender,rubberspatula,mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Placethepineapple,orangejuice,andcoconutcreamintotheblenderandmixonlowuntilwellblended.Placethecreamedpineappleinthemixingbowl,usingtherubberspatulatoremoveasmuchaspossible.Addthecoconutflour,sugar,andorangezestandstirwithaforkuntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Addmorecoconutcreamorsugar,alittleatatimeasnecessarytoachieveaspreadablepaste.

2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratorandusewithinadayortwo.

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3. ToUse:Applytoclean,dampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,massagethescrubinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Thenmovetoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Allowtosetonyourbodyforupto30minutesandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.ToweldryandmistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores.Itisunlikelythatyouwillneedanyadditionalmoisturizer.

VanillaIslePerfumeWearingperfumehelpsyoufeelluxuriousandattractive,especiallywhenyouknowitisn’tmadewithharmfulchemicals.Vanilla,anaphrodisiac,iscombinedwithsultryylang-ylangandflirtysweetorangeinthissoftandsexyscent.Anointyourpulsepointswiththisgorgeous,all-natural,

vanilla-yperfumewithatropicalfloraltwist.

YIELDS:2ounces

3tablespoonsAromaticVanillaInfusion(seeChapter7)1tablespoonvanillaextract8dropspatchouliessentialoil20dropsAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil24dropsylang-ylangessentialoil44dropssweetorangeessentialoil1tablespoondistilledwater

Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,2-ouncebottlewithdroppertoporspritzcap,smallfunnel

1. ToMake:UseafunneltopourtheAromaticVanillaInfusionandthevanillaextractintothebottle.Addtheessentialoilsandfillupthebottlewithdistilledwater.Capitandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Labelwithexpirationdateof2yearsandstoreinacooldarkplaceoutofdirectsunlight.

3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Applytopulsepoints.Donotsprayonlightlycoloredfabrics,asthevanillamaycauseslightdiscoloration.

BlushingBrideUbtanExfoliantUbtanisaluxurioustraditionalIndianpre-weddingspatreatmentinwhichboththebrideandgroomarepamperedwithaseriesofaromaticfacialandbodymaskscoupledwithmassageforseveraldaysleadinguptotheirwedding.Thisexotichomespatreatmentismadefrompowderedherbs,flowers,andnutscombinedwithbotanicaloilsandrosewatertocreateanourishing,moisturizing,andexfoliatingtreatforyourskin.Usethisexoticaromaticbeautytreatmentfromheadtotoetogentlyslough

offdullskinforsuper-softskinwithahealthyglow.


⁄ cuphoney ⁄ cupsweetalmondoilorcarrieroilofchoice ⁄ – ⁄cuprosewater1cupAyurvedicFacialCleansingGrains(seeChapter2) Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,fork,tight-sealingcontainer

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1. ToMake:Placethehoney,sweetalmondoil,and ⁄ cuprosewaterintothemixingbowlandbeattogetherwithafork.Addinroughly ⁄ cupofthecleansinggrainsandmixthemtogether.Alternateaddingmorecleansinggrainsandrosewateralittleatatime.Blendtheminbetweenadditionsuntilyou’veaddedallofthegrains.Addenoughrosewatertoachieveaspreadablepaste.

2. ToStore:Thisismeanttobemadejustbeforeuseandappliedfresh.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.

3. ToUse:Forbestresults,takeaquickshoweroruseafteralongsoakinthetubtosoftenyourskinandremovesurfacedirtandtoxins.Thewarmthoftheshowerwillopenyourporesandthemoistureonyourskinwillprovideaconduitforthemasktostartworkingfasterandmoreeffectively.Toweldryandapplytocleandampskin.Startwithyourbody,massagingthescrubinsmallcircularmotionsasyougo.Startwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.Finishbyapplyingathinlayertoyourface,avoidingtheeyearea.Massageyourfacewithlightpressure,usingcircularmotions.Onceyouarecoveredfromheadtotoe,wrapyourselfinplasticwrap,acleansheet,oratowelandallowthistosetforupto30minutesonyourbodyandupto15minutesonyourface.Torinse,getintoawarmshowerandrinsewell.Youmaywanttouseawashclothtohelpremovethemaskfromyourface.Wettheclothandapplytoyourface,leavingittosoakthemaskfromyourskin,andthengentlywipeoff.Repeatafewtimes,rinsinginbetween.Useyourfingertipsandgentlymassagethewettedmaskfromyourbody.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.MistyourfacewithOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7)toclosethepores,andapplyafacialmoisturizerifdesired.

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SKINCARESECRETSTraditionally,Ubtanwouldbefollowedbyaluxuriousbathandfinishedwithasensuallyscentedmoisturizer.TrytheCoconut,Lime,andRosePetalsBathfromChapter6andtheWhippedSheaBodyButterfromChapter5.FinishthisluxuryspatreatmentbyscentingyourhairwiththeJasmineHairFinishingOilfromthischapter.

DetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrapSeaweedwrapsarepopularinhigh-endspasfortheiradvancedbodyslimming,detoxification,andreplenishingeffectsontheskinandthewholebody.ThisDetoxifyingSeaweedBodyWrapisformulatedwith

antioxidant-richgreentea,magnesium-richEpsomSalts,andkaolinclay,whichworktogethertodrawoutthetoxins,impurities,andexcesswaterweightfromyoursystemwhilefortifyingandre-mineralizingyourcells.Thecoconutwaterincreaseshydrationandtheskin’sabilitytoabsorbnutrients,andthelavenderessentialoilbringsatouchofrelaxing

aromatherapy,addingafreshnaturalscenttotempertheseaweed.Thisrecipewillhelpalleviatecellulite,sluggishcirculation,soremuscles,anddullorcongestedskin,andisbeneficialforuseonfaceandbodyforall

skintypes.

YIELDS:1fullbodyapplication

1tablespoonEpsomsalts⁄ - ⁄ cupcoconutwater12dropslavenderessentialoil⁄ cupkelppowder ⁄ cupgreenteapowder ⁄ cupkaolinclay Whatyouwillneed:mixingbowl,measuringcups,fork,washcloth,plasticwrap,towelsorblankets,1tight-sealingjar

1. ToMake:DissolvetheEpsomsaltsinthecoconutwaterbyplacinginamixingbowlandstirringgently.Addthelavenderessentialoilandstir.Addthekelpandgreenteapowdersandstirgently.Lastly,addthekaolinclayandblenduntilyouhaveauniformconsistency.Ifyouneedtoadjustthetexture,addmorecoconutwaterorkaolinclayalittleatatime,asnecessarytoachieveaneasilyspreadablepaste.

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2. ToStore:Thismaskisbestusedfresh.Youcanmixthepowdersaheadoftimeandstoretheminatight-sealingjar.Mixthecoconutwaterwiththepowdersfreshbeforeeachuse.Storeanyleftoversinasealedcontainerintherefrigeratoranduseupwithinadayortwo.

3. ToUse:Applytocleandampskininsmall,upwardmotions.Startwithyourbodyandfinishwithyourface.Onceyou’vecoveredyourbody,youcanwrapyourselfinplasticwraptoamplifytheeffect.Thiswillbeeasierifyouhavesomeonehelpyou,butitispossibletodoityourself.Togetstarted,stepontheendoftheplasticandwrapuponelegatatime,wrapyourtorso,andthenwraponearmatatime.Wrapyourselfintowels,asheet,orblanketthatyoudon’tmindgettingsomeofthemaskon.Findaniceplacetorelaxforatleast20minutes,uptoanhourformaximumbenefit.Applythemasktoyourface15minutesbeforeyouplantowashoff,avoidingtheeyearea.Toremove,getintheshowerandrinsewell.Removethemaskfromyourfacefirstandfinishwithyourbody.Donotscrubthemaskoff;rather,thoroughlysaturatewithwaterandgentlywipeoffwithasoftcloth.Toweldryandapplyyourfavoritemoisturizertoyourbody.Foryourface,followwithtonerandmoisturizer.

SKINCARESECRETSRemembertohydrate!Withanytypeofdetoxifyingspatreatment,youcaneasilydehydratewhileyourbodysweatsoutthetoxins.Dehydratedcellsarefulloftoxins,whichcanactuallyresultinyourbodystoringmorewaterweightthanitneeds.Drinkamplewateronaregularbasis,asitishelpsyourbodyprocesstoxinsbyliterallyflushingthemfromyourcells.Alwaysdrinkplentyoffreshwaterforclearandbeautifulskin.

FizzyMojitoFootSpaTreatyourselftothisfreshandtinglyhomespacocktailforyoursoreandtiredfeet!Astringentwitchhazelhelpsrelieveswelling,whilethelimeandgrapefruitjuicessoftencalluses.Mintrefreshesandsoothes,andthebubblywaterre-mineralizesandrelaxes.Sogetreadytorelaxand

unwindwhileyouenjoythisrefreshingluxuryspapedicure!

YIELDS:1footbath

⁄ cupwitchhazel ⁄ cupfresh-squeezedlimejuice ⁄ cupfresh-squeezedgrapefruitjuice1lime,slicedintorings1quartsparklingmineralwater⁄ cupfreshmintleaves ⁄ cupEpsomsalts ⁄ cupfine-grainedseasalt ⁄ cupcoconutcream(full-fatcoconutmilk) Whatyouwillneed:washtub,cuttingboard,woodenspoon,measuringcups,

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mixingbowl,forkNote:Ifyoudon’thaveawashtub,youcanuseasouppot,shallowbowl,orplasticstoragetub.Aslongasyoucansoakyourfeetinsidewithoutspilling,itshouldwork!

1. ToMake:Startwithroomtemperatureratherthanrefrigeratedingredients.Putthewitchhazel,limejuice,grapefruitjuice,andlimeringsintothewashtub.Muddlethemintleavesbycrushingthemwiththebackofawoodenspoon,coarselychopthem,putintothewashtub,andgiveitamix.Inthemixingbowl,placethesaltsandcoconutcream.Stirtoblendtoauniformconsistency.Bringthewashtubandthebowlofscrubtotheplacewhereyouwillhaveyourfootspa.Setupyourfootspaareawithanythingyouwillwantforasupercomfy-cozyrelaxingexperience.Lightacandle,gatheramagazineormaybeaneyepillow,andenjoyacupoftea.Playsomerelaxingmusic.Sincethefootbathwillnotbewarm,youmaywantablanket,heatingpad,andsomepillowssoyou’resittingascomfortablyaspossible.Gatheratoweltodryoffafterthefootbath.Andyou’rereadytogetstarted!

2. ToStore:Thisrecipeshouldbemadefreshbeforeeachuse.

3. ToUse:Pourthemineralwaterintothewashtubandstir.Settleinandsoakyourfeetfor10–20minutes.Whenyou’reready,usethecoconutcreamandsaltmixtoscrubthebuiltupdeadskinandsoftenedcallousesoffyourtoesandfeet.Dryoffwithatowel.Rinseoffyourfeetinthetuborshowerifdesired.Note:GetthemostoutofthisfootspatreatmentbytrimmingyourtoenailsrightbeforeputtingyourfeettosoakintheFizzyMojitoFootSpa.Afterthesoakandscrub,usethetipofanailfiletoscrapethesoftenedbuildupfromunderyournails.

SoothingScalpandHairTreatmentThisbotanicaloilblendmakesadeeplyconditioninghairandscalp

treatmentfordamagedhairandsplitendsaswellasdry,flakydandruffconditions.Enjoyadreamyscalpmassagetosootheuncomfortable

scalpconditions,helpuncloghairfollicles,energizethescalp,oxygenatetheroots,andstimulatehairgrowthwhilenourishinganddeep

conditioningyourhair.

YIELDS:8ounces

⁄ cupgrapeseedoil ⁄ cupRosemary-InfusedOil(seeChapter7)orjojobaoil4vitamincapsules10dropsrosemaryessentialoil18dropslemonessentialoil24dropslavenderessentialoil22dropsteatreeessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored8-ouncebottlewithapumptop(optional),combornatural-bristledhairbrush.

1. ToMake:PlacethefunneloveryourbottleandaddthegrapeseedoilandRosemary-InfusedOil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addtheessentialoils,captightly,andshaketoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinacool,dryplaceoutofdirectsunlightanduseupwithin1year.

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3. ToUse:Ideallyyouwanttostartwithbrushed,tangle-freedryhairratherthanwetordamp.Ifyouhavecurlyhair,youdon’tneedtobrushitoutfirst.Applygenerouslytothescalpandthencombitthroughtotheends,applyingmoreoilasnecessarytoreachfullsaturation.Massagetheoilintoyourscalpwithyourfingertipsfor10minutes.Wrapyourheadinatowelandleaveonforatleast30minutes.Thelongeryouareabletoleavethisconditioningoilonyourhairandscalp,thebetter.Placeatoweloveryourpillowcaseandyoucanleavethisonovernight.Washandconditionyourhairasnormal.Itissuggestedtocleanyourcombandbrushafterusingthemforthistreatment.

HELPFULHINTSThistreatmentoilcanalsobeusedasaquickleave-inconditioningtreatmentorde-frizzer,ortohelpdefineringletsincurlyhairandbringoutthetextureinlayeredhair.Placeafewdropsoftheoilontoyourfingertipsandrunthroughtheendsofyourhair.Youcanapplythistowetordryhairasneeded.

JasmineHairFinishingOilThisgorgeouslyscentedoilblendisformulatedwithnutritioussweetalmondandoliveoilsthatwilleffectivelyprotectyourhair,sealingmoistureintothehairshaftandaddingaluxe,healthyshine.Thisbotanicaltreatmentisnourishing,conditioning,andmoisturizingfordamagedhairandsplitends—plusitsmellsabsolutelydivine!

YIELDS:4ounces

⁄ cupjojobaoil ⁄ cupextra-virginoliveoil2vitaminEcapsules20dropssweetorangeessentialoil12dropsrosegeraniumessentialoil16dropspatchouliorAustraliansandalwoodessentialoil28dropsJasmineAbsoluteoil

Whatyouwillneed:dark-colored4-ouncebottlewithapumptop,optional

1. ToMake:Placethefunneloveryourpint-sizecontainerandaddthejojobaoilandoliveoil.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.AddtheessentialoilsandJasmineAbsolute,captightly,andshaketoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinacool,dryplaceoutofdirectsunlightanduseupwithinayear.

3. ToUse:Usethisluxuriouslyscentedoilasaquickleave-inconditioningtreatmentorde-frizzer,ortohelpdefineringletsandtexturizelayeredhair.Placeafewdropsoftheoilontoyourfingertipsandrunthroughthe

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endsofyourhair.Touslethewaves,twistingtheendsofyourhairtotexturize.Applytowet,damp,ordryhairasneeded.

SunriseSpaWaterGreetthedaywithatoasttoyourhealthandhappiness!Thissunny

beveragemakesagorgeousadditiontoahomespaparty,asthejuiceslayerintheglasslikeabeautifulsunrise.HighinvitaminCand

antioxidants,thecitrusfruitaidsdigestionandlivercleansing,andthepomegranatejuiceispackedwithbeneficialvitaminsandantioxidants

thatfightfreeradicals.Pomegranateisalsoanti-inflammatoryandheart-healthyandhasbeenshowntoprotectthesystemfromcertaincancers.

YIELDS:about8cups

4cupswater1orange,slicedthin1Meyerlemon,slicedthin2tablespoonsagaveorhoney,optional3cupsunsweetenedpomegranatejuice(orcranberryorcherryJuice)16–24icecubes,optional

Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,half-gallonpitcher,long-handledspoon,strainer

1. ToMake:Beginthepreparationthenightbeforeyouplantoserve.Mixthewaterwithcitrusfruitslicesandagave,ifdesired,inapitcher.Refrigerateovernight,allowingtheflavorstoinfusethewater.

2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeforupto4days.

3. ToUse:Foranextraspeciallayeredjuice“sunrise”presentation,place2–3icecubesinaclearglass.Add ⁄ cuppomegranatejuice.Slowlyfill1 2

glassestherestofthewaywiththestrainedcitruswater.Garnishwithasliceofsunshineandacitrussliceandserve.Or,addthepomegranatejuicetothepitcherandstir.Serveovericeifdesired.

SKINCARESECRETSFortrulyhealthyskin,youmusteatwellandhydrate,hydrate,hydrate!Everycellinyourbodyisreliantonwaterforproperfunction,andahydratedbodyisahealthybodyisabeautifulbody.

CucumberDe-PufferSpaWaterGetridofextrawaterweightwhilestayinghydratedwiththisdeliciouslyquenchingspawater.Cucumberandlemonarenaturaldiureticsthataiddigestionandappetitecontrol.Thegingerandspearminthelprelievebloatingandwillalsobenefitthedigestivesystem.Thisdelicious,refreshing,anddetoxifyingdrinkisbeneficialforweightlossandfor

relievingPMSsymptoms.

YIELDS:8cups

8cupsspringwater5thinslicesofginger,peeled1mediumcucumber,slicedthin1mediumlemon,slicedthin12spearmintleavesice,optional

Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,half-gallonpitcher,strainer,longhandledspoon

1. ToMake:Mixalltheingredientstogetherinalargepitcher.Refrigerateforseveralhoursorovernighttoallowtheflavorstoinfusethewater.Strainandserveoverice,ifdesired.Garnishwithasliceofcucumberorlemon.

2. ToStore:Keeprefrigeratedanddrinkwithin4days.

3. ToUse:Youcandrinkthisspawateralldaylong!Drinkthisforuptofourdaysinarowandyouwillstartfeelinggreat.TheextrafluidsanddiureticsareflushingoutthetoxinswhileyouarealsofloodingyoursystemwithvitaminC,antioxidants,anddigestiveaids.Youarecleaningoutyourcellsandstayinghydrated,whichwillshowintheradiance,tone,andtextureofyourskin.

SKINCARESECRETSTheingredientcombinationsinthesespawatersarespecificallyformulatedtosupporthealthyskintextureandappearancewhileprovidingagooddoseofanti-agingvitaminC.Additionalbenefitsincludeappetitecontrol,immunedefense,heartburnprevention,bloodsugarregulation,andweightmanagement.Whatafunanddeliciouswaytocareforyourskin!

StrawberrySuperCSipperDeliciousstrawberriesandkiwis,whicharebothsuperfoods,haveanti-

agingpropertiesandarefullofvitaminC,antioxidants,andphytonutrients.DietshighinvitaminCpromotehealthierskin,andthisspawaterwillleaveyoursbeamingwithvitality.Withaspawaterthattastesthisgood,youwon’tevenneedtoberemindedtodrinkupand

drinkoften!

YIELDS:8cups

7cupsspringwater1pintstrawberries,trimmedandhalved1smallkiwi,slicedintothinrounds1tablespoonfreshlemonjuiceStrawberryBasilIceCubes,optional(seesidebar) Whatyouwillneed:knife,cuttingboard,halfgallonpitcher,long-handledspoon

1. ToMake:Mixallingredientstogetherinalargepitcher.Refrigerateforatleast2hours.

2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeforupto4days.

3. ToUse:Putsomeiceinyourglass,fillitupwiththeStrawberrySuperCSipper,andenjoy.Thisissogoodforyou!

SKINCARESECRETSTomakeStrawberryandBasilIceCubes,mashorpuréestrawberrieswithenoughwatertomakethemslushy.Fillanicecubetraywiththemixture.Placeafreshbasilleafineachcubeandfreeze.Whybasil?It’saflavorfulherbthatpacksapowerfulpunchwhenitcomestoadvancingoverallhealthandwell-being.Amazing—anddelicious!

QuickCoconutCantaloupeCoolerThenutritionaldiversityofcantaloupeisperhapsitsmostoverlookedhealthbenefit!HighinvitaminsC,A,K,andahostofB’saswellas

potassium,magnesium,andfiber,thisQuickCoconutCantaloupeCoolergivesyouaclear,hydratedcomplexionandshinyhair.Withahealthy,deliciousbeveragethatgivesyouanoverallfeelingofwellness,howcan

yougowrong?

YIELDS:8cups

⁄ ripecantaloupe,cutintosmallpieces3cupschilledwater2cupschilledcoconutwater(orsubstitutealoewater)1lime,slicedintothinroundsIceMintforgarnish

Whatyouwillneed:cuttingboard,knife,foodprocessororblender(optional),juicepitcher

1. ToMake:Divideyourcutcantaloupeinhalf.Puréehalfofitinafoodprocessororblender,orsmashitupwithafork.Addsomeofthewatertotheblenderifnecessarytoachievethepurée.Putthecantaloupepuréeintothepitcher.Mixinthewater,coconutwater,lime,andtherestofthecubedcantaloupe.

2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeanddrinkwithin4days.

3. ToUse:Stirandserveimmediatelyoverice.Garnishwithasprigofmint.

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RosyGreenTeaSpaWaterGreenteaandrosehipsarerichinvitaminsandantioxidants,

bioflavonoids,andalkaloids.Thiscalmingbrewpromoteshealthyskinandhairandhasdetoxifyingproperties.Enjoythisdeliciousandrefreshingimmune-boostingelixirwiththesubtlescentofroses.

YIELDS:8cups

2rosesinfullbloom8cupsspringwater2tablespoonsgreentea⁄ cupdriedrosehips1teaspoonrosewater,optionalIce,optional

Whatyouwillneed:largesaucepan,strainer,half-gallonpitcher,woodenspoon

1. ToMake:Chooserobustlybloomingrosestopluckthepetalsfromforthisrecipe.Pickthemfromyourgardenmidmorning,afterthedewhasdriedbutbeforetheywiltwiththeheatoftheday.Removethepetalsfromonerosedirectlyaftercuttingfromtheplanttopreservethehighestnutrientvalueandreserve.Placetheotherinavasetobrightenyourworkspace.Bringthewatertoboilinginasaucepanandremovefromheat.Letthewatercoolaminuteandaddthegreenteaandrosehipstothepan,stirringtosaturate.Steepfor3–5minutesandstraintheliquidintoapitcher.Letcoolfor20minutesthenaddtherosewaterandthepetalsfromoneroseandstir.Servewarmorrefrigerate30minutesandservechilledoverice,ifdesired.

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2. ToStore:Storeinthefridgeanddrinkwithin4days.

3. ToUse:Drinkupto3glassesaday.Serveovericeifdesired.

CHAPTER9

SUNCARE

Thesun’sraysaregettingstrongereveryyear,andoverexposuretoUVAandUVBultravioletraysisoneoftheleadingcausesofprematureaging,wrinkling,agespots,and,ofcourse,skincancer.Sunexposureisoftenaccompaniedwithwindandwater,anextremelydryingcombinationtotheskin.Weallknowit’sbesttonotoverdoitwhenitcomestothesun,sobeforeyouheadout,protectyourskinbyslatheringupwiththeSunProtectionLotionStick,wearahat,andstayoutofthesunbetween11a.m.and2p.m.,whenitsraysarethestrongest.

Whileasuntanmaylooklikeahealthyglow,itisyourbody’sprimarydefensemechanismagainstthesun.Thebestthingyoucandoforoverexposedandsun-damagedskinistokeepitmoisturizedandfeeditwithhighlevelsofantioxidantsbothinthefoodsyoueatandtheskincareproductsyouchoose.

HelpyourskincombatthedryingeffectsofthesunbymoisturizingbeforeandaftersunexposurewiththeCalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencher.Ifyouoverdoit,usethehealingskincareproductsinthischapterforgentlereliefliketheSoothe-My-SunburnBathandtheCucumberRoseSunburnRelief.Getthatcarefree,endlesssummerstyleanytimeofyearbyusingtheBeachyBabeHairSprayfornaturallytexturized,super-cutesurfer-girlwavestocomplementyourhealthy,glowingskin.

Sun-KissedPre-TanningBodyScrubExfoliateatleastonceperweektoremovebuilt-updeadskincells.Healthy,regularlymoisturizedandexfoliatedskinwillallowyoutotan

moreevenly.Sunexposureismuchhealthierwhenyouusetheappropriateprecautions.Rememberyourhatandsunscreenandstayoutofthesunduringthemiddleoftheday,whenitsraysarethestrongest.

YIELDS:12ounces

1cupfine-grainedseasalt⁄ cupgrapeseedoil16dropssweetorangeessentialoil14dropslavenderessentialoil10dropsteatreeessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcup,mixingbowl,fork,12-ouncejar

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1. ToMake:Placesaltintoamixingbowl.Addthegrapeseedoilandessentialoils.Stiruntilyouhaveauniformconsistencyandit’sreadytouse!

2. ToStore:Topreservethefreshnessofthisnaturalscrub,donotgetwaterintothejar.Storethisscrubasealedjarinacooldarkplace,outofdirectsunlight.Labelwithexpirationdateof1year.


SKINCARESECRETSThisscrubisdesignedtoleaveoilsonyourskin.Formaximumbenefit,donotusesoaptowashofftheresidualoils.Toweloffandthenutrientsinthebotanicaloilswillgreatlybenefityourskin,soakinginafterafewminutes.Youwillnotlikelyneedanyadditionalmoisturizer.Avoidanyopenwoundsandusecaution,astheshowerfloormaybecomeslippery.Notrecommendedforuseonsunburnedskinoropenwounds.

YogurtLavenderComfortBodyMaskandBathHavefunslatheringyourselffromheadtotoewiththissilky,cooling,

moisturizingyogurtmask.Thenaturalemollientsandlacticacidinyogurtprovideasafeandgentle,nonabrasivemoisturizingexfoliation.Besuretousefull-fatyogurt,asyoursun-kissedskinneedstheextramoisture.

YIELDS:makesasingleuse

1–2cupsfull-fatplainyogurt,chilled1tablespoonbakingsoda4dropslavenderessentialoil⁄ cupdriedlavenderbuds2ormorecucumberslices,optional

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,cheesecloth,string,bowl,fork

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1. ToMake:Runacool-warmbath,nothot.Thecooler,thebetter,butitshouldbewarmenoughtositinforatleast10minutes.Placetheyogurtandbakingsodainabowlandmixwellwithafork.Stirintheessentialoil.Applythecoolyogurtmixturetoyourskinfromheadtotoe.Placethelavenderbudsinsideofthecheeseclothtoformaloosesachet,leavingroomforthewatertoflowthroughandthebudstoplumpinthebathwater.Tieclosedwithastringandputitintothetub.

2. ToStore:Makefreshforeachuse.

3. ToUse:Whenthetubisfull,getinandlettherelaxationbegin.Theyogurtmaskwilldissolveoffofyourbodyandminglewiththelavender,creatingamilky,moisturizing,relaxingelixirformind,body,andspirit.Usethelavendersachetasasoothingwashbagbyfillingwithwaterandsqueezingoutoveryoursore,sunburnedskin.Useitasaspottreatmentandcompress.Placethecucumberslicesoveryoureyesordirectlyonsunburnedareasasacoolinganti-inflammatorytreatment.Leavetheyogurtonyourfaceforupto15minutes.Drainthetubandrinseoffwithaquickshower.Gentlytoweldryandgenerouslymoisturizewhileyourskinisstilldamp.

Avo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBodyMaskExposuretothesun,wind,salt,andsandoftencreatesdry,flakyskin,whichcanberemediedwiththisAvo-OatAfter-SunFaceandBody

Mask.Nutrient-richemollientavocadosworktohealsun-damagedandweather-wornskinandhelpreducetheappearanceofagespots.Keepyourskinlookingbeautifulafteradayinthesunshinewiththissoothing,

replenishingall-overbodymaskthatispackedwiththerapeuticingredientstogentlyexfoliatewhilehelpingtomoisturize,repair,and

conditionsun-kissedskin.

YIELDS:1fullbodytreatment

Fleshof2ripeavocados2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice2tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil1cupcookedoatmeal2cupsfinegranulatedsugar

Whatyouwillneed:medium-sizemixingbowl,largefork,measuringcupsandspoons,tight-sealingcontainer

1. ToMake:Mashthefleshoftheavocadoswithalargefork.Stirinthelemonjuiceandoliveoil.Stirintheoatmeal.Next,addthesugarandmixintoanevenpaste.Thetextureshouldbeeasilyspreadableandnottoochunky.Addmoreoliveoilifit’stoothickormoresugarifit’stoothin,1teaspoonatatimetofindtheperfectconsistency.

2. ToStore:Storeintightlysealedcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto3days.Reducetheairspaceinthestoragecontainertohelpprevent

oxidation.

3. ToUse:Thisrecipeisappropriateforsun-kissed,notsunburned,skin.Ifyouhaveasunburn,chooseanotherrecipefromthischaptersuchastheSoothe-My-SunburnBath.Applyathicklayertocleandampskin.Startwiththebodyandfinishwiththeface,avoidingeyearea.Leaveon10–30minutes.Youcanwrapyourselfinplasticwrap,acleansheet,and/orsitonatowelorlayinthetub.Toremove,moistenyourskinandmassagethemaskoffinsmallcircularmotions,startingwiththelegsandarms,makingyourwayuptothetorso,endingatyourheart.

CalmingAntioxidantSkinQuencherThisluxuriouslycalming,healingmoisturizerisrichinregenerative

antioxidantsthatcounteractthedamagingeffectsofthesun’srays.Thisbotanicalinfusionissteepedwiththeadvancedhealingpowersofgreenteaandsoothingcomfreycombinedwithlavendertonurtureyouinmind,

body,andspirit.

YIELDS:4ounces

⁄ cupGreenTea–InfusedOil(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupFreshComfreyOil(seeChapter7)3vitaminEcapsules20dropslavenderessentialoil

Whatyouwillneed:funnel,dark-colored4-ouncebottleandcap

1. ToMake:UseafunneltopourtheGreenTea–InfusedOilandFreshComfreyOilintoa4-ouncebottle.PiercethevitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addlavenderessentialoil.Placecapontightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Labelwithexpirationdateof2years.

3. ToUse:Bodyoilsarebestappliedrightafterbathing,whiletheskinisstilldamp.Theoilsworktosealinthemoistureonyourskin.Andthemoistureonyourskinworkstodelivertheactivebotanicalsdeeperintothedermallayersofyourskin.

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CoolingAnti-ItchPasteTopicalapplicationofthissimpleapplecidervinegarandbakingsoda

pastecanhelpeasesunburnpain,itching,andinflammation.How?Well,applecidervinegarcontainsaceticacid,whichisoneofthecomponentsofpainreliefmedicationssuchasaspirin.SmearonthisCoolingAnti-Itch

Pasteforsomeall-naturalrelieftohelpyoufeelbetterfast.

YIELDS:1cup

⁄ cupapplecidervinegar ⁄ cupbakingsoda6dropslavenderessentialoil,optional

Whatyouwillneed:bowl,spoon,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Placeallingredientsinabowlandmixtoformathickpaste.

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2. ToStore:Storeintherefrigeratorinasealedcontainerforupto2weeks.Stirwellbeforeeachuse.

3. ToUse:Applytosunburnedoritchyspots.Leaveonforaslongasyoulike.Toremove,rinseorshoweroff.Toavoidirritatingyourskin,donotruborscruboff.Ifyouarereallysuffering,considerapplyingbeforebed.Allowtodrycompletelybeforegettingintobed.Notrecommendedtoleaveonyourfaceovernight.

Soothe-My-SunburnBathBakingsodacreatesanalkalizedenvironmentthatissoothingtotheskin.

Ithasantisepticproperties,canhelpwiththeitch,andworksasanexfoliant.Addingbakingsodatothissimplebathcaneasesunburnpain,itching,andinflammationandgetyoubackonthebeachinnotime!

YIELDS:2–3baths

1cupbakingsoda1cuprawoatmeal2cupsdriedcomfreyleavesApplecidervinegar,2cupsperbath

Whatyouwillneed:measuringcups,rubbergloves,mixingbowl,cheesecloth,string,tight-sealingstoragecontainer

1. ToMake:Placethebakingsoda,oatmeal,andcomfreyleavesinthemixingbowl.Putontherubberglovesandblendtheingredientstogetherwithyourhands,crushingthecomfreyleavesandoatsintothebakingsoda,makingauniformmixture.Runacool-warmbath,nothot.Thecoolerthebetter,butitshouldbewarmenoughtositinforatleast10minutes.Place1cupofthebathmixinsideofthecheeseclothandtieclosedtoformaloosesachet.Leaveroominthesachetforthewatertoflowthroughandtheoatstoplumpinthebathwater.Tieclosedwitharubberbandorstringandputitintothetub.Whenthetubisfull,add2cupsofapplecidervinegarandswishtoblend.

2. ToStore:Storeinatightlysealedcontainer.

3. ToUse:Getinthetubandlettherelaxationbegin.Usetheoatmealsachetasasoothingwashbagbyfillingwithwaterandsqueezingoutoveryoursore,sunburnedskin.Useitasaspottreatmentandcompress.Placecucumberslicesoveryoureyesorsunburnedareasasacoolinganti-inflammatorytreatment.Drainthetubandrinseoffwithaquickshower.Gentlytoweldryandgenerouslymoisturizewhileyourskinisstilldamp.

SKINCARESECRETSSpecialinstructionsforasunburnbath:Usewarmtocoolwatertosoothetheburn.Don’tusesoap,bubblebath,orbathsalts,astheycanbedryingtosunburnedskin.Also,don’tuseawashcloth,brush,oranysortofintenseexfoliantuntilyourskinishealing.Youdon’twanttosoaktoolonganddryoutyourskin,solimitthebathto10–15minutes.Sunburnsareverydryingtoyourskin,sodrinklotsofwatertomoisturizefromtheinsideout.Besuretoapplyamoisturizerassoonasyougetoutofthetub,providingyourskinaprotectivemoisturebarrier,helpingtospeedhealingandpreventpeeling.

HealingSunburnSprayandCompressThereisnothinglikeacoolmistofthisHealingSunburnSprayand

Compresstosootheyourtenderoverexposedskin.Thegreenteausedinthisrecipecontainstannicacid,theobromine,andpolyphenols—allofwhicharesoothingandhealingtosunburnedskin.Inaddition,yerbamateisaSouthAmericansuper-antioxidantthathelpsspeedtissuerepair.Withtheadditionofcoolingpeppermintandtheskinhealers

chamomileandaloevera,thisconcoctionissuretosoothethestingofasunburn!

YIELDS:1quart

4cupsfilteredorspringwater⁄ cupfreshpeppermintleaves ⁄ cupfreshchamomileflowers1tablespoonlooseleafyerbamate1tablespoongreentealeaves⁄ cupaloeverajuice10dropspeppermintessentialoil

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Whatyouwillneed:kettle,largesaucepan,spoon,strainer,quartjar,spraybottle

1. ToMake:Boil4cupsofwaterinthesaucepan.Removefromheatandaddtheherbsandtea,stirringwithaspoontomoistenthoroughly.Lettheinfusionsteepfor15–20minutes.Straintheherbsfromthebrewandpourintothejar.Placeinthefridgeandcoolcompletely,15–20minutes.Oncethebrewhascooled,addthealoeveraandessentialoil.Sealthelidtightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Poursomeofthemixtureintoaspraybottle.Reservetheremainderinthejar.Storeintherefrigeratorforupto2weeks.

3. ToUse:Shakebeforeuse.Sprayaffectedareasasdesired.Soakasoftclothandapplyasacompressfor10–15minutestoaffectedareas.

HELPFULHINTSIfyoudonothaveaccesstofreshpeppermint,chamomile,looseleafyerbamate,orlooseleafgreentea,substituteteabags:1peppermint,1chamomile,1yerbamate,1greentea.Makesuretheteabagscontainonlythepureherb,withoutanyflavoringsoradditionalblendedherbs.

CucumberRoseSunburnReliefYouwillwanttohavethiscooling,fragrant,milkylotiononhandafteralongdayinthesun.Storethisconcoctioninthefridgeandmistthis

soothing,moisturizingblendonasunburnforinstantrelief.Thealoeveraandcucumberprovideinstantanti-inflammatoryrelief,whiletheroseandcoconutmilkofferskin-savinghealingmoisturetooverexposedskin.

YIELDS:approximately1cup

1medium-sizecucumber,chopped⁄ cupcoconutmilk ⁄ cupOld-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7) ⁄ cupaloeverajuice Whatyouwillneed:strainerorcheesecloth,8-ouncejarwithlid,spraybottle

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1. ToMake:Putthechoppedcucumberinsideastrainerorpieceofcheeseclothandsqueezeoutjuice.Pourthecucumberjuiceintoajar.Addcoconutmilk,rosewater,andaloevera.Closethelidtightlyandshakewelltoblend.

2. ToStore:Poursomeofthemixtureintoaspraybottle.Reservetheremainderinthejar.Storeintherefrigeratorforupto1week.

3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeuse.Sprayaffectedareasasdesired.Soakasoftclothandapplyasacompressfor10–15minutestoaffectedareas.

SunProtectionLotionStickCertainplantshaveamazingsunprotectionproperties:sheabutterhasanSPFofaround7,coconutoil’sSPFisaround4,andredraspberryseedoilhasanSPFrangingbetween28and50.Thisrecipecombinestheseamazingsun-blockingbotanicalswithzinc,amineralthatphysicallyblocksthesunbyscatteringUVAandUVBradiation,tocreatenourishingandeffectivenaturalsunprotection.Thebutter-likeconsistencyofthisrecipeaddstoitseffectivenessbycreatingnaturalsweatandwater

resistance,andthepepperminthelpskeepyoucool.Enjoy!

YIELDS:4two-ouncetubes

2tablespoonsbeeswaxpastilles⁄ cupsheabutter ⁄ cupcoconutoil(virginorunscentedorgreentea–infused(seeChapter7)) ⁄ cupredraspberryseedoil20dropspeppermintessentialoil4vitaminEcapsules2tablespoonszincoxidepowder

Whatyouwillneed:doubleboiler,measuringcups,rubberspatula,push-uptubesfor8-ouncerecipe(four2-ouncetubes)

1. ToMake:Startthedoubleboileronmediumheat.Onceitreachesaboil,reduceheattosimmer.Placethebeeswax,sheabutter,andcoconutoilinthetopofthedoubleboilerandcover.Simmeruntilmelted,stirringoccasionally.Topreservethebeneficialbotanicals,donotoverheat.Removefromheat,takethetoppanoffthedoubleboiler,andletcool5–10minutes.Addtheraspberryseedoilandessentialoil.Piercethe

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vitaminEcapsulesandsqueezetheliquidoutintothebottle,discardingthegelcaps.Addthezinc,beingmindfulnottobreathethepowder.Carefullystirinthezincpowder,blendingtoauniformmixture.

2. Thislaststageisadelicatebalanceoftemperature.Youdon’twanttopouritsohotthatthezincsettlestothebottomofyourtubes,butyouneedittobewarmenoughtopour.Letcooluntilitjustbarelybeginstothicken,another5minutesorso.Stiragaintoevenlydispersethezincandpourintoyourtubes,scrapinganyofthehardenedcooledmixtureoffthesidesandbackintothemeltedoils.Ifthemixturehardenstoomuchbeforeyoucanpourit,gentlymeltitagaininthedoubleboiler.Pourintothelotiontubesandletstandundisturbedfor4hoursorovernight.

3. ToStore:Storeinacooldryplaceoutofdirectsunlight.Useupwithinayear.

4. ToUse:Applytoskinatleast20minutesbeforesunexposure.Reapplyafterswimmingandexercise.

SKINCARESECRETSYoucanmakethisrecipeintolotionbarsinsteadofthepush-uptubes.Followthedirectionsgiven.Pourthemeltedbutterintoanicecubetray,siliconemold,oraloafpanlinedwithwaxpaper.Letstandatleast4hoursbeforemoving.Youcanstorethelotionbarsinmetaltins,wrappedinfoil,orinaglassjar.

BeachyBabeHairSprayLovetheperfectlymessyfree-spiritedlookofyourhairafteradayatthebeach?Thiseasyrecipewillkeepyourlockssurfer-sexyyearround.Useextra-virgincoconutoiltogetthenaturalcoconutscentandtheexcellent

conditioningpropertiesthatcounteractsthesaltandvodka.

YIELDS:10ounces

1cupdistilledwater1 ⁄ tablespoonsseasalt1teaspoonextra-virgincoconutoil1teaspoonaloeverajuice1tablespoon80proofvodka

OPTIONALADD-INS

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Brew1chamomileteabaginthewaterforlighteningeffectsBrownhair:Brew1blackteabaginthewaterAdd1teaspoonhairgel,unscentedorwithascentcomplementarytothenaturalcoconutscent.Thishelpstoholdthewavesinyourhairlonger.

Whatyouwillneed:kettle,measuringcupsandspoons,10-ouncespraybottle

1. ToMake:Bringthewatertoalmostboilingandremovefromheat.Ifbrewingtheoptionalchamomileorblacktea,steep5minutesanddiscardtheteabags.Puttheseasalt,coconutoil,andhairgel(optional)intothebottle.Useafunneltocarefullytransferthehotwater(orbrewedtea)intoyourspraybottle.Shakewelltodissolvetheingredients.Letcoolcompletely.Nowaddthealoeverajuiceandvodka.Shakewellandyou’regoodtogo!

2. ToStore:TheBeachyBabeHairSprayisgoodforupto3months,4monthsifstoredintherefrigerator.Placingintherefrigeratorwillcausethecoconutoiltoharden,however.Ifthisoccurs,justwarmitbackupbyplacinginhotwaterforafewminutes,shakewell,andenjoy!Remembertolabelwithcontentsandexpirationdate.

3. ToUse:Shakewellbeforeeachuse,astheingredientswillseparate.Spraygenerouslyontodampordryhair.Scrunchandtwistintobeachywaves.Thisworksbestifyouair-dry.Ifyoumustblowdry,tousleonlowwiththehairdryerinshortbursts,continuallyscrunching,makingbeachy-fabulouswaves.

APPENDIXA

ESSENTIALOILBLENDS

ThefollowingEssentialOilBlendswerecreatedtoscentan8-ouncebatchofbodyoilorbodybutter.Followanyspecificinstructionsfortherecipeyouaremaking,assomeoftherecipesaskyoutohalveordoubletheseblends.TheEssentialOilBlendsaredesigned,foryourconvenience,tobedroppeddirectlyintotherecipewhencalledfor,ratherthanhavingtopre-mixthemaheadoftime.Ifyouwanttomixalargerquantitytohaveonhand,dosoinadark-coloredglassbottlewithadroppertopforsafeandaccuratedispensing.

Mosthealthfoodstoreshaveasectionofessentialoilsandtheycaneasilybefoundonline.Essentialoilshavevaryingshelflivesdependingontheplantmaterial.Generallyessentialoilshaveashelflifeofaboutayear,andcitrusessentialoilshaveashorter,6-monthshelflife.Patchouliandsandalwoodessentialoilsactuallyimprovewithage.Essentialoilscanbestoredintherefrigeratortoextendtheshelflife,butwarmtoroomtemperaturebeforeusingtheminablendorrecipe.Essentialoilsarehighlyconcentratedaromaticcompoundsextractedfrom

seeds,bark,stems,roots,flowers,andotherpartsofplants.Thesephytochemicalsareextractedbysteamdistillingorcold-pressinglargeamountsofplantmaterialtoextractitsaromaticessence.Lessismorewithessentialoils,asitcantakeuptoseveralpoundstocreatejustoneounceofessentialoil,soevenasingledropisquitepotent.Ashighlyconcentratedsubstances,theyshouldbehandledwithcare.Keeptheirlidsontightlyortheywillevaporatequicklyandlosepotency.Followanyusageandsafetyguidelinesonthelabel.Donotusethemundilutedonyourskin,keepawayfrommucusmembranes,and

Donotusethemundilutedonyourskin,keepawayfrommucusmembranes,anddonotgettheminyoureyes.Wipeupanyspillsimmediatelyandkeepthemawayfrompetsandchildren.Ifyoudogetundilutedessentialoilonyourskin,applyalittleoliveoiltotheareaandwipeoff.Ifyoudevelopanyirritation,discontinueuseandconsultadoctorifnecessary.Pregnantwomenshouldconsulttheirdoctoraboutwhatissafefortheirindividualneeds.

SweetCitrus:8dropschamomile,24dropslemon,34dropssweetorange,20dropslime

SunnyDay:10dropschamomile,32dropssweetorange,20dropslemon,18dropslavender

HerbyHerb:18dropsrosemary,30dropslavender,16dropsteatree,18dropspeppermint

PrettyFlowers:30dropssweetorange,30dropsrosegeranium,20dropsylang-ylang

HippieLove:24dropspatchouli,24dropslavender,30dropssweetorange

HerbalLuxe:20dropsrosemary,10dropscardamom,10dropspatchouli,30dropslemon

Freshness:28dropspeppermint,20dropseucalyptus,30dropslemon

LavenderLovely:90dropslavender

Minty:45dropsspearmint,30dropspeppermint

APPENDIXB

BonusFacialTreatments

Inthisappendixyouwillfindthreedetailedfacialcareplans,eachwith5steps,includingfacialcleanser,herbalsteam,toner,mask,andmoisturizer.Followthefunandeasystepslaidoutforathoroughhomespafacialtreatmentspecificallyforyourskintypecomprisedofrecipesfromthisbookalongwithdetailedinstructionsandhelpfulhintsonhowtousethemtogether.UsetheBye-ByeBlackheadTreatmentplanweeklytohelpcombatcongestedskin.DryandmaturingskintypeswilllovetheIntensiveMoistureElixirFacialplan,whichinfuseshealingmoistureforasupple,youthfulglow.TheSoothingSensitiveSpaFacialwillcalmandreplenisheasilyirritatedskin.Withtheseeasytofollowfacialcaretreatmentguides,beautifulskinisdefinitelyinyourfuture!

Bye-ByeBlackheadTreatmentThishomespafacialwasdesignedforskintypesthatareoutofbalance,pronetoacne,blackheads,cloggedpores,andirritation.

1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.Usealighttouchwiththecleansinggrainssoasnottoexacerbateopenwoundsorcysticacne.

2. FacialSteam:ChoosetheappropriatefacialsteamformulafromChapter2foryourskintypeandfollowthedirectionstopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,preparethemaskbelow.Remember,facialsteamsaredesignedtobringtoxinstothesurface.Whileitmayinitiallybeundesirableto“invite”thiscircumstanceintobeing,itisforthebest!Anyundergroundpimplesthatcomeupwerealreadythere.Anecessarystepinachievingclearerskinistobringthoseout,healthemquickly,andpreventanyfuturepimplesfromforming.

3. ManukaandParsleyLighteningAcneMask(seeChapter3):Asyourporeswillbequiteopenfromthefacialsteam,thelemonjuiceinthemaskmaystingabit.Toavoidthis,swapintheLayeredLavenderFlowerWaterfromChapter7,lavenderhydrosol,orbrewedgreenteaforthelemon.Thesubstitutionwillonlyslightlyreducethelighteningpropertiesofthemask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweatandtoxinsreleasedfromyourporesduringthesteam,patdry,andapplythemask,followingthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.

4. FacialToner:Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantforacne-proneskin,andevenmoresoafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporestonotletthegunkbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheClarifyingToner(seeChapter2),theLayeredLavenderFlowerWater(seeChapter7),oryourfavoritetoner.

5. BalancingFacialMoisturizer(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerthatishighin

antioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheBalancingFacialMoisturizeroryourfavoritemoisturizer.

Nowthatyou’vehadyourfacial,youarebeautifullycontent,relaxedinmindandbody,smilingatyourdewy,radiant,andlovelyfaceinthemirror.Youaresobeautiful.

IntensiveMoistureElixirFacialThishomespafacialtreatmentplanishighlybeneficialforskininneedofhydrationandadvancednutrients,includingsensitive,maturing,overexposed,sun-damaged,dry,oreasilyirritatedskin.

1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.

2. SoothingHerbalSteam(seeChapter2):Followthedirectionsfromtherecipetopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,youcanpreparethemaskbelow.Boilenoughwatertousesometosteeptheyerbamateforthemask.

3. RainforestElixirMask(seeChapter3):Directlyafterthefacialsteam,whenyourporesarecleanandopen,istheperfecttimeforafacialmask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweatandtoxinsfromthesteam,patdry,andapplythemask.TheRainforestElixirMaskisfullofsuperfoodsandmedicinalplantsjustpackedwithvitalnutrientsforyourskin.Refrigeratethemaskforanaddedsensoryexperience,andfollowthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.

4. RooibosRoseToner(seeChapter2):Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporessothegunkcan’tgetbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheRooibosRoseToner,Old-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7),coconutwater,oryourfavoritetoner.

5. VitalFacialMoisturizer(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerhighinantioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheVitalFacialMoisturizeroryourfavoritemoisturizer.


sobeautiful.

SoothingSensitiveSpaFacialThisisahomespafacialtreatmentusingrecipesfoundthroughoutthebook.Thistreatmentishighlybeneficialforallskintypes,especiallysensitive,maturing,oreasilyirritatedskinpronetoredness.

1. GentleGlowWashingGrains(seeChapter2):Yougetthemostoutofafacialwhenyoustartwithacleanface.UseamildcleansersuchastheGentleGlowWashingGrainsoryourusualdailycleanser.Thislightlyexfoliatingcleanserwillremovesurfacedirtanddeadskin,enablingthesteamtobetterpenetrateandcleanoutanycloggedpores.

2. SoothingHerbalSteam(seeChapter2):Followthedirectionsfromtherecipetopreparethesteam.Asyou’rewaitingforthewatertoboilandtheherbstosteep,youcanpreparethemaskbelow.

3. FreshPetalsMask(seeChapter3):Directlyafterafacialsteam,whenyourporesarecleanandopen,istheperfecttimeforafacialmask.Preparethemasksoit’sreadyandwaitingforyouwhenyou’redonewiththesteam.Splashyourfacewithwarmwatertoremovethesweat,patdry,andapplythemask.TheFreshPetalsMaskisasoothing,protein-rich,anti-inflammatorycombinationoffreshingredients.Refrigeratethemaskforanaddedsensoryexperience,andfollowthemaskdirectionsfromtherecipe.

4. RooibosRoseToner(seeChapter2):Usingafacialtonerisespeciallyimportantafterperformingasteamandamask.You’vejustopenedyourporesandcleanedthemout,andnowit’stimetoclosethoseporessothegunkcan’tgetbackin.Saturateacottonballwithtonerandgentlywipeyourfaceinanupwardandoutwarddirection.YoucanusetheRooibos

RoseToner,Old-FashionedRosewater(seeChapter7),coconutwater,oryourfavoritetoner.

5. LuxuriousVita-EFacialOil(seeChapter2):Afteranintensivefacial,youwanttouseamild,ultra-nourishingmoisturizerhighinantioxidantstosoothe,hydrate,andprotecttheskin.Inthefourpreviousstepsyouhavethoroughlycleanedandexfoliated;steamedoutembeddedtoxins,dirt,andcloggedpores;resetthepHbalance;andclosedyourpores.Thisfinallayerofmoisturizergivesasoliddoseofbotanicalhealing,liketheicingonthecake.Yourskinisprimedtoabsorbhighamountsofbeneficialnutrients.Amoisturizercalmsanyirritationandrestorestheperfectbalanceofmoisturetoyourskin,creatingaprotectivebarriertolockinthebenefitsfromyourhomespafacial.UsetheLuxuriousVita-EFacialOiloryourfavoritemoisturizer.


APPENDIXC

GlossaryofIngredients

Acaiberry:Theacaiberryisareddish-purplefruitfromtheacaipalmtree,nativetoCentralandSouthAmerica.Acaiberrieshavearemarkableconcentrationoftraceminerals,aminoacids,essentialfattyacids,phytosterols,andantioxidants.With10timesmoreantioxidantsthanredgrapesand10–30timestheanthocyaninsofredwine,acaihelpscombatprematureaging,increasesbloodflowtotheskin,andfeedstheskinhighconcentrationsofnutrients,whichimprovesskintone,texture,andradiance.

Agave:Thisisanaturalhumectantwithantibacterialpropertiesthatcontainstraceamountsofcalcium,potassium,andmagnesium.

Aloevera:Knownforitshealing,soothing,antibacterial,andmoisturizingproperties,naturallycoolingaloeveraisusedtorelieveburning,itching,irritatedskin.Recentstudiesindicatethataloeverahastheabilitytoaccelerateskincellgrowth.

Applecidervinegar:Thiscontainsnaturalalpha-hydroxyacids,whichhelpsloughoffbuilt-upoil,grime,anddeadskincells.Applecidervinegarcontainsaceticacid,whichisoneofthecomponentsofpainreliefmedicationssuchasaspirin,makingitbeneficialforitchyandpainfulskinconditions.Whentopicallyapplied,applecidervinegarbalancesyourskin’spH,shrinksporesize,andworkstolightendiscolorations,includingsunandagespots.

Avocadoandavocadooil:Highlymoisturizing,readilyabsorbed,regenerative,andanti-inflammatoryfortheskin,avocadoishighinbeneficialfats,vitamins

A,B1,B2,D,andE,minerals,andpantothenicacid.Italsohashighamountsofbeneficialphytonutrients,includingchlorophyll,omega-3and-9fattyacids,allofwhichaidinskinregeneration.Italsoimprovesthehealthandvitalityofallskintypes,includingdryskin,maturingskin,sun-damagedskin,andsensitiveskin.

Bakingsoda:Bakingsodanaturallycleansesyourskin,washingawayoilandperspiration.Bakingsodaisknowntocalmitchyskinconditions,andwhenaddedtoabath,itsoftensthebathwater,leavingyourskinsilkysoft.

Basil:Withantibacterialproperties,basilisbeneficialforacne-proneskin.Itcanhelprelievestress,headaches,andsymptomsofPMS.

Beeswax:Withamild,sweet,honey-likearoma,beeswaxisanaturalsecretionofhoneybees.Beeswaxisusedinskincareproductstothickenlipbalms,butters,andsalves.Beeswaxaddsprotective,emollient,humectant,andsofteningelementstoskincareformulations.

Blacktea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)

Blueberries:Highinnaturalantioxidants,blueberriesareatannin-richsuperfruithighinomega-3fattyacids,tocopherols,carotenoids,andalphalinolenicacid.Topicallyapplied,thefreshfruitisnourishing,calming,andastringent,whilethepotentantioxidantsandphytonutrientsareabsorbedintoyourcellstoscavengefreeradicalstohelpslowtheagingprocess.

Brownriceflour:Brownriceflourcontainsbeneficialproteins,vitamins,minerals,andmorethan70antioxidantsknownforskinhealingpropertiesandanti-agingbenefits.Brownricecleansesporesofdirtanddebriswhileitsmoothesandsoftenstheskin.Beneficialforallskintypes,includingmaturingandacneprone.

Cardamom:Beneficialformusclespasms,sinusheadaches,andfatigue,cardamom’spropertiesarewarming,uplifting,refreshing,andinvigorating.Cardamom’sscentisfresh,sweet,green,spicy,andcitrusy.

Carrot:Carrotscantoneandclarifyyourskin,sincetheyarenaturallyantisepticandpackedwithantioxidants,vitaminsA,B6,C,E,andKplusfolate,manganese,pantothenicacid,potassium,iron,andcopper.Topicallyapplied,carrotscanbehealingandrejuvenatingforyourskincells.

Carrotseedessentialoil:Thisoilrevitalizesandtonestheskinandisconsideredtobeoneofthebestessentialoilsformatureskin.Carrotseedoilassistsinremovingtoxinsandwaterbuildupintheskin,givingitafresher,firmerappearance.Itishelpfulforarthritis,gout,edema,rheumatism,andconditionsthatcausetheaccumulationoftoxinsinmusclesandjoints.Carrotseedoilisknowntostimulatecellgrowthandencouragetherepairofdamagedskin.Carrotsarebalancingforbothdryandoilyskin.

Castoroil:Castoroilisaverythick,rich,detoxifying,andsudsycarrieroilthatattractsthedirtandtoxinsfromyourporeslikeamagnet,helpingtocarrythemaway.Castoroilcreatesasoothing,protectivebarrierontheskin.

Chamomile:Chamomileisawonderherbthatisuniversallysoothing,healing,calming,relaxing,regenerative,andanti-inflammatory.Asedativetothecentralnervoussystem,chamomilehelpsrelievecramps,musclespasms,PMS,menopause,headaches,hyperactivity,eczema,skinrashes,acne,cysticacne,rosacea,allergicreactions,varicoseveins,andcellulite.Chamomilerelaxesthemindandbodywhenstressed,anxious,nervous,depressed,orsufferingfrominsomnia.Itbrightensandbringsouthighlightsofhair.Itsanalgesicactioneasesarthritis,lowerbackpainandmusclepain,rheumatism,sprains,andinflamedjoints.Thisbeautiful,magicalherbgivespatienceandpeacetomind,body,andspirit.Chamomileisgreatforallskinconditions,includinghypersensitiveskin.

Chiaseeds:Theseareanutrient-dense,protein-richsuperfoodthatcontainscalcium,phosphorus,magnesium,manganese,copper,iron,molybdenum,niacin,zinc,andthetracemineralboron.Chiaseedsarecomprisedofover60percentessentialfattyacidsandarethebestknownplantsourceforomega-3fattyacids.Topicallyapplied,chiaseedsmoisturize,calmingtheskintosootheredness.

Chickpeaflour:AcommoningredientusedintraditionalIndianskincareasanexfoliant.Chickpeaflourisknowntoberejuvenatingfordull,lifelessskin,tosoakupoilontheskin’ssurface,tohelpunclogpores,andtoclearupacne.

Cinnamon:Richinantioxidants,cinnamonisawonderfulskincareingredientwithbothanti-agingandanti-acnebenefits.Researchindicatesthatcinnamonimprovescollagenproductioninskincells.Increasedcollagenhelpsreducevisiblesignsofaging.Antibacterialandanti-inflammatory,cinnamonfightsacnebydryingouttheaffectedareaandbringingbloodandoxygentothesurfacetoopenandunclogpores.

Cocoabutter:Cocoabutteristhesolidfatexpressedfromtheroastedseedofthecocoaseed.Cocoabutterisasoothing,antioxidant-richemollientthathasbeenusedinskincareforcenturiestohealandmoisturizeskinthathasbeenexposedtotheelements.HighinvitaminE,ithelpsreducetheformationofstretchmarksandscarsbykeepingtheskinsoftandsupple.Cocoabutterhasashelflifeof2to5years.

Cocoapowder:Cocoaisricherinantioxidantsthanredwineorgreentea,anditgivesyourskinanextraboostofprotectionagainstfreeradicals.Itisbeneficialforallskintypes,especiallyoverexposed,sun-damaged,andmaturingskin.Cocoapowderhasrichmineralcontent,includingcalcium,potassium,andzincalongwithskin-firmingcaffeineandtheobromine.

Coconutcream:Coconutcreamisfull-fatcoconutmilk.SeeCoconutmilk.

Coconutflour:Dried,defattedcoconutmakesahigh-fiber,protein-richflourwhenground.

Coconutmilk:CoconutmilkcontainsvitaminsC,E,B1,B3,B5,andB6aswellasiron,selenium,copper,sodium,calcium,magnesium,andphosphorus.Therichfatcontentincoconutmilklocksmoistureintotheskin,anditshighseleniumcontentworkstocontrolfreeradicals,whichhelpsslowdowntheagingprocess.

Coconutoil:Thisoilisreadilyabsorbedintotheskinandiswidelyknownforitssuperiormoisturizingandrestorativeabilities.Coconutoilisnaturallyfullofantioxidants,hasnaturalantifungalproperties,andisanexcellentmoisturizerfordry,irritated,orsensitiveskin.

Coconutwater:Coconutwaterhelpswithincreasedcirculationandishydrating,highinantioxidants,andarichsourceofmanganese,whichactsasananti-inflammatoryandhelpstheskintoabsorbvitaminsandnutrients.Freshcoconutwatercontainsnaturallyoccurringelectrolytes.

Comfrey:Comfreyishighinallantoin,whichencouragestherapidregenerationofskincellsandconnectivetissuesandhelpsrelieveallmannerofinflammation.Additionally,comfreycontainsmanybeneficialvitaminsandnutrients,includingvitaminB12,protein,zinc,tannins,rosmarinicacid,andcarotenes.

Cornmeal:CornishighintheantioxidantvitaminsAandC,whichhelptheskinregenerateandfightofffreeradicals.Itcontainsphyticacid,aphytochemicalsthatlightensandbrightensskintone.Thecornmealactsasasponge,absorbingtheoilfromskinwithoutdryingitout—leavingskinsoftandshine-freewithradiantvitality.

Cucumber:Cucumbersarenaturallycoolingandhaveanextraordinarilysoothingeffectontheskin.Cucumbersareoneofnature’sbest-knownanti-inflammatorybotanicalsfortopicaluse.Cucumberscontainaminoacidsandminerals,whichhelptofirmandregenerateyourcells.

Epsomsalts:Epsomsaltssupportstressreductionandsoothesoremuscles.Epsomsaltsareanaturalemollientthatisrichintheessentialmineralmagnesium,whichisthesecondmostabundantelementinourcellsandthefourthmostimportantpositivelychargedioninthebody.BathinginandexfoliatingwithEpsomsaltsareknowntodrawtoxinsfromthebody,sedatethenervoussystem,reducepainandswelling,andrelaxsoremuscles.

Eucalyptusessentialoil:Thefresh,healingaromaofeucalyptusisclean,crisp,camphoraceous,andherbaceouswithsoftwoodundertones.Aromatherapistsuseeucalyptustorelieveheadaches,mentalexhaustion,andmuscularachesandpainsandtoeaserespiratoryailments,includingcoldsandcongestion.

Extravirginoliveoil(EVOO):EVOOiseasilyabsorbedbytheskinandishighinpolyphenols,whichhavemajoranti-agingbenefits.EVOOisverygentle,hasmanyantioxidantproperties,andismoisturizing,soothing,andhealingtoallskintypes.Topicallyapplied,EVOOhelpsreducethesignsofagingbyabsorbingUVradiation,assistingincellularrepair,andworkingtopreventcelldamage.

Flaxseedsandflaxseedoil:Highlyemollient,richinessentialfattyacids,nourishing,andskin-regenerative,flaxseedsandflaxseedoilcontainvitaminsA,E,andF.Flaxisknowntosoftenfinelinesandaidinskinconditionssuchasacne,psoriasis,rosacea,andeczema.Thegroundseedsalsopossessexfoliatingproperties.

Ginger:Gingeriswarming,soothing,andrelaxingtomind,body,andspirit.It

isanaturalantioxidantthatfightsinflammation,improvescirculation,andinvigoratestheskintoreducetheappearanceandformationofcellulite,promotingasmoother,moreradiantskintone.

Grapeseedoil:Easilyabsorbed,thislightweight,noncomedogenic,mildlyastringent,anti-inflammatory,andantisepticoilhasasilkysmoothtexture.ItisextremelyhighintheantioxidantvitaminsCandEandrichinoleic,linoleic,palmitic,andstearicfattyacids,whichhelptheskinmaintainmoisturebalancebyprotectingitfrommoistureloss.Grapeseedoilcontainstheamazinglystrongantioxidantflavonoidoligomericprocyanidin,whichiscloseto50timesmorepowerfulthanvitaminsAandE.

Greenclay:Averyfine,highlyabsorbentclaythatsoaksoutoils,toxicsubstances,andimpuritiesfromyourskin.Itstoningactionstimulatestheskinbybringingfreshbloodtodamagedskincells,revitalizingthecomplexion,andtighteningpores.Greenclaycontainsaplethoraoftracemineralssuchassilica,aluminum,magnesium,calcium,iron,phosphorus,sodium,potassium,copper,zinc,selenium,cobalt,manganese,phosphorous,andsiliconaswellasmicro-algaes,kelp,andphytonutrients.

Greentea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)

Hazelnutoil:Highlybeneficialforoilyandacne-proneskin,hazelnutoilislightweightwithdeeplypenetratingastringentpropertiesthathelptotoneandtightenallskintypes.Hazelnutoilleavesanongreasyfeelingperfectformassageandaromatherapy.Itishighintheessentialfattyacidsandissoothingandhealingtodry,irritatedskin.

Hibiscus:HibiscusisveryhighinvitaminC,emollient,andastringent,whichmakeitabeneficialingredientinanti-agingproducts.IthasbeenusedinIndia

andAsiaforcenturiesinhairandskincareforitssmoothing,calming,andfirmingproperties.

Honey:Honeyincreasescirculation,encouraginganatural,healthyradiance.Anaturalhumectant,honeyhelpsyourskinabsorbandretainmoisture,whichkeepsitfromdryingoutwhilekeepingitglowingradiantly.Honeyispackedwithnaturalantioxidantsandantimicrobialproperties,whichhelpprotect,repair,andpreventskindamage.

Jojobaoil:Jojobaisnotactuallyoil,butrather,anoncomedogenicliquidwax.Itiswidelyconsideredtobeoneofthebestchoicesforfacialcare,asitcloselyresemblesoursebum,ishighlypenetrating,anddoesnotleaveanoilyresidue,whichmakesitbeneficialinalltypesofskincare.Jojobacontainstheanti-inflammatorymyristicacid,whichmakesitagoodchoicetouseinproductsformulatedtorelievesoremuscles,joints,andarthritis.

Kaolinclay:Awhitepowderedformofhydratedaluminumsilicate,kaolinclayhaselectromagneticqualitiesandcontainsvarioustraceminerals,includingiron,magnesium,calcium,sodium,zinc,andmore.Themoleculesinnaturalclayshaveanegativeionicsurfacechargethatactuallypullstoxinsoutthroughtheporesoftheskin.Kaolinishighlyabsorbent,drawingexcessoils,impurities,andenvironmentaltoxinsfromtheskin’ssurface.Claymasksdislodgeoldsebumthatiscloggedinpores.

Lavender:Thisuniversallyhealingherbisbeneficialinskincare,asitworkstoregulatesebumproduction,fosterstheregenerationofnewskincells,andsoothesinflamedskin.Knowntobecooling,healing,andtonic,lavenderisbothrelaxingandrevitalizingforyourmind,body,andspirit.Itisanadaptogen,whichmeansthatitworkswithyourbody’sspecificneeds,adaptingitselftobesoothingorrevitalizingasneeded.

Lemon:Lemonjuiceaddsastringentpropertiestofreshskincareproductsandhelpsbalanceoilproduction,reducepimples,lightenskin,andpromotehealingforacnescars.Lemonessentialoilworkstostrengthentheepidermisandstimulatestheformationofconnectivetissue,elastin,andcollagen.

Lime:Asuper-antioxidantfruitthatincreasescirculationbyencouragingdetoxification,limeisnaturallyantibacterialandhelpstreateczemaandcellulite.Limeactsasanastringentonskinandisknowntohelpclearoilyskin.Theuplifting,cheerful,andrevitalizingscentoflimeisknowntobebeneficialforsufferersofinsomnia,depression,andanxiety.

Maca:MacaisaSouthAmericansuperfoodcontainingiron,manganese,copper,selenium,magnesium,calcium,potassium,andiodine,plusanumberofbeneficialsterols.Macaishighinessentialfattyacids,includinglinolenicacid,palmiticacid,andoleicacidsaswellas19aminoacids.Topicallyapplied,macahelpskeepskinhealthybystrengtheningtheconnectivetissuesandfortifyingthelayersoftheskin.Macaincreasestheskin’svitality,helpingmaintainamoreyouthful,wrinkle-freeappearance.

Milk:Milkhelpsreduceredness,soothesirritatedskin,andishydratingforallskintypes.Milkcontainstheproteinswheyandcaseininadditiontofat,aminoacids,lacticacid,andvitaminsA,D,andE.Thesenaturallyoccurringnutrientscalmdry,itchy,upsetskinandarealsoexfoliatingandcleansing.Milkbathscanhelpsoothedryconditionssuchaseczemaandpsoriasis.

Oatflourandoatmeal:Usedforcenturiesasaskinsoother,oatmealnourishes,moisturizes,andgentlyexfoliatesallskintypes.Oatscontainavenanthramides,flavonoids,andphenols,whicharenaturalanti-inflammatoriesandantioxidants.Oatmealcanhelpnormalizeyourskin’spH,whichmakesitespeciallyhelpfulforsoothingirritatedskinconditions.Oatsmakeaneffectivenaturalcleanserduetosaponins,whichabsorbdirt,oil,andodor.

Orangezestandjuice:HighinvitaminC,potassium,folicacid,andnaturallyoccurringalpha-hydroxyacids,orangesareclinicallyproventopreventwrinklesandfinelines.Topicallyapplied,orangeisknowntoreduceblemishes,helpfadedarkspots,andimprovetheoveralltextureandcoloroftheskin.Orangeisanexfoliantandworksagainsttheprematureagingofskinbystimulatingnewcellproduction,promotingincreasedcollagenlevels,andencouragingfirmskin.It’sgoodforblemished,oily,andacne-proneskin.

Oregano:Oreganoisanaromaticherbwithhighlevelsofantioxidantsthatboastsantifungal,antiviral,anti-aging,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,andantiparasiticproperties.Ithelpsrelievethesymptomsofarthritis,rheumatism,andsoremusclesaswellasaidingskinconditionssuchaspsoriasisandeczema.

Parsley:WithmorevitaminCthancitrusfruits,parsleyiswellknownforitsskin-lighteningpropertiesthathelpreducetheappearanceofdarkspotsanddiscoloration.Whentopicallyapplied,parsleyisknowntohelpreduceinflammation,curbacneoutbreaks,andhealexistingblemishes.

Patchouliessentialoil:Patchouliessentialoilisaskinconditionerwithantiseptic,antifungal,antibacterialproperties,whichmakeithelpfulforhealingdryskin,eczema,acne,andinflamedorcrackedskinconditions.Patchouliisknowntorejuvenateskincells,helpreduceenlargedpores,andhelprelieveskindiscolorations.Additionally,aromatherapistsuseitforheadacherelief,forstress-relateddisorders,andasanantidepressant.

Peppermintleavesandessentialoil:Peppermintisknowntobebothsoothingandstimulating,anditsanti-inflammatorypropertieshelpcalmirritatedskin.Peppermintoilmayalsocontainsomesunprotectionproperties.

Pineapple:PineappleisatropicalfruitthatisanaturalantioxidanthighinvitaminC.Itisanexfoliantduetoaprotein-digestingenzymecalledbromelain,

andithasproteolyticenzymes,whichhelpstimulateandcleanseinflamed,soreskin.Appliedtopically,pineappleisknowntostimulatecollagenproduction,fightfreeradicals,andhelpreducetheappearanceofagespotsandfinelines.

Pinkgrapefruitessentialoil:Thisessentialoil’supliftingscentissaidtohelprelievedepression,mentalexhaustion,andheadaches.Pinkgrapefruitessentialoilhelpsfightagainstcellulite,musclefatigue,fluidretention,andtoxins.Inskincare,itisusedforcongested,oily,andacne-proneskinduetoitstonic,astringent,andantibacterialproperties.

Poppyseeds:Highinlinoleicacidandomega-3fattyacids,poppyseedsareaneffectivenaturalexfoliator.

Pumpkin:Pumpkinisrichinalpha-hydroxyacids,whichmakesitagreatenzymaticexfoliator.Anti-inflammatorypumpkincontainsmorethan100“skinfood”nutrientsandessentialfattyacids—includingbetacarotene,vitaminA,andzinc—thatareknowntostimulatecirculation,increasecellularrenewal,andpromotehealing,helpingreversethesignsofaging.Thehighlevelsofnaturalantioxidantsinpumpkinworktoeffectivelyprotectagainstfreeradicaldamage,anditshighlevelsoftheantioxidantvitaminCworktobrightentheskinandevenoutpigmentation.Pumpkinalsohelpstoregulateoilproductionandreducethesizeandappearanceofyourpores.

Redraspberryseedoil:Anexcellentoiltoenhanceprotectionagainstthesun,redraspberryseedoilhasahighcontentofessentialfattyacidsandtocopherols,whichnourishandhydratetheskin,leavingitsoftandsmooth.StudieshaveshownthatRedRaspberrySeedOilcontainssunprotectionpropertiesrangingfromSPF28–50.

Redwine:Redwinehas20to50timestheantioxidantpowerofvitaminsEandC,anditcontainspowerfulanti-agingnutrientslikeresveratrol,whichhas

anticancereffects.Topicalapplicationofredwinehelpsfightofffreeradicalattacksandisperfectforallskintypes,especiallyformaturing,sun-damaged,andoverexposedskin.

Rooibos:Rooibosisapowerfulantioxidantthathashighlevelsofvitaminsandminerals,includingvitaminDandzinc.Japanesescientistshavediscoveredthatrooibosteacontainsamimicoftheenzymesuperoxidedismutase(SOD),anamazingantioxidantthatattacksfreeradicals,therebylimitingtheirdamagingeffectsonourskin.Beneficialforallskintypes,rooibosishypoallergenicandantibacterial.

Rose:Knowntobehighlyemollient,rosehelpsfightprematureagingandimprovestone,texture,andelasticity.Anti-inflammatoryandantibacterial,roseissoothing,balancing,andrefreshing,makingitbeneficialforallskintypesandconditions.Aromatherapistsbelievethescentofrosetobecalmingandsoothingtothemindandspirit.Roseisalsoanaphrodisiacandabalmtotheheart.

Rosegeraniumessentialoil:Rosegeraniumessentialoilhelpstotoneskintissues,aidsincellregenerationandtissuerepair,andworkstoreducecellulite,dermatitis,andeczema.Astringent,antiseptic,antifungal,anti-infectious,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,andregenerative,thisessentialoilisknowntohelpwithagedorwrinklingskin,cellularregeneration,andacne.It’salsoantisepticandgoodforbothdryandoilyskin.

Rosemary:Arobust,detoxifyingherb,rosemaryhelpsrelieveawidevarietyofailments,includinghangovers,irritability,tension,headaches,liverproblems,muscularpain,rheumatism,poorcirculation,cellulite,stress,andmore.Beneficialinskincarepreparationsforitswrinkle-smoothing,antibacterial,andoil-regulatingproperties,rosemaryishistoricallyknowntostimulatetheconsciousmind,improvingconcentration,mentalclarity,andmemory.Itis

beneficialinstimulatinghairgrowthandhelpsrelievedry,itchyscalpconditionssuchasdandruff.

Rosewater:Usedinskincarepreparationsforcenturies,rosewaterisnaturallyastringentandantiseptic.Ithelpstightenpores,soothecapillaries,reduceredness,fightblemishes,smoothwrinkles,andrestoresupplenessforadewycomplexion.Rosewatersoothesirritatedskinconditions,includingacne,sunburn,oroverexposuretotheelementsandisbeneficialforallskintypes,includingdry,oily,andsensitive.

Seasalt:Solar-driedseasaltsretaintherichvitamins,minerals,traceelements,andaminoacidsofthesea.Seasaltshaveaveryhighconcentrationofcalcium,magnesium,potassium,sodium,andbromidethatareessentialforhealthy-lookingskinandnaturallyalleviateredness,irritation,andswellingduetoblemishedskin.Seasaltbathsandbodyscrubsarebelievedtoincreasecirculationandbringmorewhitebloodcellstowardthesurfaceofyourskin,helpingtohealimperfectionsandgivingyourskinanaturalglow.Ineffect,theskinistightenedandtheappearanceofpores,cellulite,wrinkles,andlinescanbereduced.

Sheabutter:Withanabundanceofhealingpropertiesandsuperiormoisturizingcapability,sheabutteractuallyrestorestheskin’snaturalelasticity.Sheabuttercontainsatonofnaturallyoccurringhealingelements,includingvitamins,minerals,proteins,andauniquefattyacidprofile.Sheabutterenablesyourskintoabsorbmoisturefromtheair,andasaresult,yourskinbecomessofterandstaysmoisturizedforlonger.SheabutterhasanaturalsunprotectionrangingbetweenSPF6–7.

Soymilk:Richinisoflavonesandvitamins,soymilkisbeneficialinskincaretoreducetheappearanceoffinelinesandwrinkles.

Spirulina:Spirulinaisaniron-richblue-greenalgaesuperfoodthatis65percentaminoacidsandhighinessentialfattyacids,vitamins,andnutrients,includingbetacarotene,chlorophyll,andcalcium.Spirulinacontainssignificantamountsofthepowerhouseantioxidantsuperoxidedismutase(SOD)thatattacksfreeradicals,therebylimitingtheirdamagingeffectsonyourskin.

Strawberries:Thissuperfruitishighinpolyphenolsandhighlyanti-inflammatoryduetoanamazingcombinationofbeneficialphytonutrients,includinganthocyanins,ellagitannins,flavonols,terpenoids,phenolicacid,andvitaminC.Duetotheirsalicylicacidandalpha-hydroxyacidcontent,strawberriesarebrighteningandexfoliatingandpromoteclearskinandayouthfulglow.

Sugar:Sugarisagreatnaturalexfoliatorduetoitstextureandglycolicacidcontent,whichallowsforeffectiveyetgentleabrasion.Glycolicacidshelpcleanseporesandimproveoverallskintoneandtexturebyremovingdead,dullskincells.

Sweetalmondoil:Richinbeneficialvitaminsandminerals—includingvitaminsA,B1,B3,B6,E,andD,plusmagnesiumandcalcium—sweetalmondoilisalightweight,satiny-smooth,easilyabsorbedoilthathaslittleornoscent.Sweetalmondoilisanti-inflammatoryandbeneficialforallskintypesandhelpstorelievedryskinandirritatedskin.

Sweetorangeessentialoil:Thissweet,fruity,joyful,andupliftingoilisconsideredastressrelieverandanantidepressant.Sweetorangeessentialoilisanti-inflammatory,antiseptic,anddetoxifying.Inskincareitstrengthenstheepidermis,increasescollagenproduction,improvescirculation,andsoothesdryandirritatedskin.

Tea(black,green,andwhite):Black,green,andwhiteteasallcomefromtheCamelliasinensisplantbutarepickedatdifferenttimes.Whitetealeavesarepickedearlyonasyoungleafsprouts,greenteaispickedmidmaturation,andblackteacomesfromthematureleavesandisoftenagedorroastedtodeepentheflavorandaroma.Teaisapowerfulantioxidantandmaybeusedtopicallyorinternallyasateabeforeoraftersunexposure.Teahasbeenshowntohelpreduceskininflammation,calmredness,protectskincells,andassistwiththeadverseeffectsofUVradiationexposure.Itnaturallycontainstannicacid,theobromine,andpolyphenols—allofwhicharesoothingandhealingtosunburnedandenvironmentallydamagedskin.

Teatreeessentialoil:Teatreeoilisprizedforitspowerfulantibacterial,antifungal,antiseptic,andantiviralproperties.Itdestroysbacteriaandhelpshealacne,psoriasis,eczema,andmanyotherconditions,includingbugbites,cuts,andburns.Teatreeessentialoilalsobenefitstheimmuneandendocrinesystems.

Thyme:Thisantioxidantherbboostscirculationandhasantibacterialproperties.Itisbeneficialforacne-proneskinandhelpsfadeacnescarsaswellasagespots.

Turbinadosugar:Thisisacoarse-grained,andunrefined,darkbrownsugarthatislessprocessed—andhealthier—thanregularsugar.Beinglessprocessedmeansthatturbinadosugarretainsmorenutrientsofthecanejuiceaswellasnaturallyoccurringglycolicacids(seeSugarformoreinformation).

Turmeric:Anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antiseptic,andastringent,turmericprovidestextureinexfoliationrecipesandhelpsfightwrinklesforamoreyouthfulappearance.Beneficialforacneicskin,turmericworkstoregulateoilproductionandhelpsfadeacnescars.Undilutedturmericwillstaintheskin.

VitaminE:ThisvitaminprotectsskincellsandmembranesfromenvironmentaldamagecausedbyUVrays,pollutants,andaging.AlthoughvitaminEisathick

concentratedoilysubstance,itallowstheskintobreatheandfunctionnaturally.VitaminEhelpstoreducetheappearanceofwrinklesandtheformationofscartissue,anditcanalsobeusedasanantioxidanttohelpsustainshelflifeofproductscontainingbotanicaloils.

Whitetea,seeTea(black,green,andwhite)

Witchhazel:Agentle,naturalanti-inflammatory,antimicrobialastringentthathelpstightenporeswithacoolsoothingsensation,witchhazelprovidesprotectionfromscavengingfreeradicals,soothesinflamedskin,andhasmoisturizingpropertiesthatmakeithighlybeneficialforallskintypesandconditions.Witchhazelalsoprotectsagainstsundamage.

Yerbamate:Yerbamatecontains196activechemicals,including24vitaminsandminerals,15aminoacids,and11polyphenols—agroupofphytochemicalsthatactaspowerfulantioxidants.Theseare:vitaminsA,C,E,B1,B2,niacin(B3),B5,Bcomplex;themineralscalcium,manganese,iron,selenium,potassium,magnesium,andphosphorus;andvariousadditionalcompounds,includingfattyacids,chlorophyll,flavonols,polyphenols,traceminerals,antioxidants,pantothenicacid,and15aminoacids.

Yogurt:Yogurtpromotesahealthyglowforallskintypes.Itmoisturizesandexfoliatesdryskinandunclogsandreducessizeofporesinoilyskin.Yogurtishighincalcium,protein,vitaminD,andlivingprobioticorganismsandisamildexfoliantduetolacticacid,whichisanaturalalpha-hydroxyacid.Topicallyappliedtotheskin,yogurtissoothing,calming,andmoisturizing;ithelpspreventprematureaging,fightsacne,andworkstoreducerednessanddiscoloration.

Zincoxide:Anaturallyoccurringmineralthatprovidesbroad-spectrumsunscreenprotectionfrombothUVAandUVBradiationwhenaddedtoalotion

orcream,zincoxideisalsooftenusedforitssoothingeffects(asindiaperrashointments)andmaycontainantifungalproperties.Zincphysicallyblocksthesun’sraysbyreflectingUVradiation.

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VOLUMECONVERSIONS

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⁄ teaspoon 0.5milliliter

⁄ teaspoon 1milliliter

⁄ teaspoon 2milliliters

1teaspoon 5milliliters

⁄ tablespoon 7milliliters

1tablespoon(3teaspoons) 15milliliters

2tablespoons(1fluidounce) 30milliliters

⁄ cup(4tablespoons) 60milliliters

⁄ cup 90milliliters

⁄ cup(4fluidounces) 125milliliters

⁄ cup 160milliliters

⁄ cup(6fluidounces) 180milliliters

1cup(16tablespoons) 250milliliters

1pint(2cups) 500milliliters

1quart(4cups) 1liter(about)

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1ounce 30grams

2ounces 60grams

3ounces 85grams

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1pound(16ounces) 454grams

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JESSICARESSischiefformulator,founder,CEO,andSpaGoddessatAngelFaceBotanicals,anorganicskincarecompany.Acertifiedaromatherapist,shehasanaturaltalentforblendingingredientstocreateeffectivetherapeuticskintreatmentsthatareasensoryjourneyformind,body,andspirit.Jessica’sluxuriousspaproductsincorporatearomatherapyandherbalism,areinfusedwithReikiHealingEnergy,andhavebeenherpassionforovertwentyyears.ShelivesinthebeachsidetownofSantaCruz,CA,meditatesdaily,andpracticesspiritualhealingmodalitiesincludingCrystalandSoundHealing.JessicaandAngelFaceBotanicalshavebeenfeaturedinnumerousnationalpublicationsincludingFastCompany,Cosmopolitan,Harper’sBazaar,andHuffingtonPost.Learnmoreatwww.angelfacebotanicals.com.

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