DIY Lip Scrub ~ All Natural

This simple lip scrub recipe is nourishing to your lips & can add a nice lip tint as well if you choose to add in a natural colorant. Lots of store bought products contain harmful chemicals & why would we want to put that on our skin and so close to our mouths? :/

What You'll Need:

• Organic Cane Sugar


• Coconut Oil


• Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter (optional)


• Honey (optional)


• Natural Colorant from India Tree (optional)


• Scent of Choice. (optional) I used Peppermint  You can find a huge list of amazing essential oils at Mountain Rose Herbs or Starwest Botanicals.

Tools:

• Melting pot, pan on the stove or double boiler


• mixing bowl & spoon


• Airtight container(s) for your finished product.

To Make:

For a 2 oz container I used:

• 4 tbs sugar


• 2 tbs of coconut oil (or half and half with one of the butters)


• 1 tsp honey


• 3 drops of peppermint oil


• 3 drops of red colorant

Start by melting your coconut oil & butters. You can do this with a double boiler, meting pot, a pan, etc.

Remove from heat and add in your honey, colour & scent. (if using)



With your sugar in a mixing bowl, slowly and evenly pour the melted mixture over your sugar, stirring until everything is consistently mixed. 



Sometimes it's easiest to add more sugar afterwards until you're happy with the consistency.





Spoon into your containers, add a label if you so choose & enjoy!





Here is a FREE printable if you're using similar containers and would like to use a similar label:

See the post on creating labels to put the labels into a collage for easier printing.

Happy Exfoliating! ~ <3

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Make Your Own - Hydrating Honey Hair Mask.

This Hydrating Honey Hair mask packs an amazing nourishing punch! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have. You'll have to let me know if you try it. I've outlined the benefits of each ingredient below. <3

What You'll Need:

3 tsp - Honey: Honey helps to Shine & Soften, improves Scalp Health, & Promotes Growth.

2 tsp - Coconut Oil: Rich in Vitamins & Minerals, Strengthens Hair, Fights Against Premature Aging, Baldness & Hair Loss. Nourishes Dry Scalp & Dandruff, Repairs Damage & Split Ends, Softens & Adds Shine.

2 tsp -Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Rich in Antioxidants, Stimulates Follicles which can Result in Thicker Strands. Moisturizes, Dandruff Control, Fights DHT Production (Hair Loss)

5 drops -Lavender Oil: Hair Growth, Prevents Hair Loss, Clears up Dandruff, & Psoriasis. Enhances Blood Circulation improving Scalp Health & Hair Re-Growth.

3-5 drops - Peppermint Oil: Stimulates Hair Follicles, Prevents Hair Loss, Promotes Hair Growth, Moisturizes, Reduces Dandruff & Dry Scalp. Helps Regulate & Restore Natural Oil Production.

This recipe makes enough for one application.

• Soften Coconut Oil in a mixing bowl. Spoon in honey olive oil, & essential oils mix together well.


• Apply like conditioner to wet / washed hair. Massage into scalp and all throughout strands. You can bring this in the bath or shower with you. Leave on for 5-30 minutes to fully enjoy the nourishing benefits. If you want to leave it on overnight you should wrap your head in a towel or shower cap to avoid getting everything sticky. ^_^ Rinse thoroughly or repeat wash & condition.

*It may be wise to test a small patch on your scalp first as peppermint oil can be spicy. Everyone reacts differently to everything. If it feels like it may sting or burn, dilute more with an extra spoon or two of Olive Oil and use less peppermint oil in the next batch.*

ALSO: please be careful if you're doing this in the bath as it may leave your tub slippery from all the oils.

An extra bonus, after massaging this into your hair, your hands are left feeling extra smooth too!

Also, you can refer to my list on How to choose a Carrier Oil for making a mask for other hair types as this one is generally for normal to dry hair. You may want to swap a few ingredients if you have oily hair.

I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs for all of your herbal healing needs!
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Do you have an all natural hair treatment you like to make? 

DIY ~ Eucalyptus & Honey Sugar Scrub.

I love getting custom orders and sharing them here with you! This one smells amazing!  & after testing it, I can say makes your skin feel like that of a goddess! So invigorating!

What You'll Need

• 1/2 cup of brown cane sugar


• 1/2 cup of white cane sugar


• 1 tsp Shea Butter


• 2 tsp Coconut Oil


• 3 tsp of Honey


• 1/2 tsp Grape Seed Oil


• 1/2 tsp Vitamin E Oil


• 5 or so Eucalyptus leaves (dried) or 10 drops of Eucalyptus Oil.


• Mixing bowl, Storage Jar,


• Coffee Grinder or Mortar and Pestle


• Melting pot or double boiler

Directions

• Start by grinding the eucalyptus leaves into a fine powder. (I find if you're using a mortar and pestle adding a few spoonfuls of sugar helps to break the leaves up easier)


• Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.


• Melt together Shea butter & Coconut oil,


• Add in vitamin e, grape seed & honey to the melting pot (& eucalyptus oil if you aren't using the leaves) stir together well.


• Poor the oils into the dry ingredients and combine together. (A fork works best here)


• Spoon your ready mixture into your storage jars & it's ready to be enjoyed!


• Take into the shower with you, applying to already wet skin works much easier. Gently massage into skin in circular motions.


• You can leave the mixture on for a few minutes to allow the extra benefits to soak in. Rinse and feel your silky smooth skin!

Eucalyptus has many health benefits such as relieving muscle & joint pain, relieving respiratory problems, & helping to provide mental alertness. It also has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory & analgesic properties.

There are fantastic articles HERE &  HERE outlining some of the amazing properties eucalyptus has to offer.

I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs for all of your herbal healing needs!
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How to make your own All Natural Exfoliating Sugar Scrub!

This recipe has made my skin feel amazing! So many benefits packed into one little jar! ^_^ Not only does this scrub nourish your face (or body) with moisture, it helps to heal up any dry skin issues, redness and acne too!

There are so many variations of different face and body scrubs, which I will be sure to share more recipes, but in the meantime - This is definitely one of my favourites!

For this recipe you will need:

• Mixing bowl or mason jar


• 2oz jar or container (you can purchase great ones HERE)


• 2 or 3 tbs of brown sugar (raw is my favourite)


• 1 tbs honey


• 1tbs Coconut Oil


• a few drops of lemon (or Lemon Oil) (because citrus blends are phototoxic it is recommended to use this scrub in the evening or before bed, when you won't be exposed to the sun.)


• 2 drops of Tea Tree Oil


• 2 drops of Lavender Oil

I made this recipe to fit in a 2oz jar, you can take away or add ingredients to fit into whatever container you will be storing this in.

1. Add your sugar first to your mixing bowl. (I of course went straight to the container and made a mess trying to keep it contained)

2. Add in your spoonful of honey.

3. Next add in your Coconut Oil (I ended up doing this the hard way. It would make much more sense to melt the coconut oil before you add it to the scrub.)

4. Add in your lemon, Lavender & Tea Tree Oils

5. Now if you were smart and melted your coconut oil ahead of time, you can ignore this step. If you pulled a move like me, then carry on to this step to combine all of the ingredients.

Using a double boiler method, put a wee bit of water in a small pan. (not enough to seep into the jar) Place the jar in the pan and on low heat allow the mixture to melt together. Stirring constantly. (I know some people say to do this in the microwave for a few seconds, while I agree that would be faster, I just don't think it's healthy.)

Once your ingredients are combined & put in your container you are ready to make your skin silky smooth! ^_^

Directions for use:

• Splash your face with warm water.


• Scoop a chunk of the scrub into your hand. With warm water mush it into your hand creating a consistent paste.


• Massage gently onto your face (or body) in a circular motion. (You can also use this as an amazing lip scrub)


• Leave the mixture on your face for about 5 minutes.


• Rinse off with warm water.


• Steam your face with a warm facecloth.

TA-DAH! Skin that feels nourished & refreshed!



I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs for all of your herbal healing needs!

Do you make your own all natural scrubs or facials? What do you use for yours?

Thanks for the visit & Happy Healing!! <3

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