Skin Care
Calendula Facial Cleanser - August 2005 Online Newsletter
4 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons dried Calendula flowers
A few drops of rose water (optional)
Warm the oil in a bowl placed over a pan of hot water. Stir in the dried flowers and heat gently for about 30 minutes (over the pan). Remove the bowl and allow the oil to cool. Stir in the flower water at this point. Use as a cleanser on your face and neck.
Scar Reducing Oil - May 2005 Online Newsletter
10 drops Patchouli essential oil
3 Tbsp. Sweet Almond Oil
Mix together in small glass container. Add to affected areas 2-3 times a day.
Reduces scarring and promotes the regeneration of skin tissue. Helps damaged skin, eczema and allergic skin reactions.
Aromatherapy Lip Gloss - April 2005 Online Newsletter
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. petroleum jelly
2 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Mix together in glass bowl and heat on high in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour into small container with lid. Let cool & set.
Brown Sugar Body Scrub - April 2005 Online Newsletter
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 - 1/2 cup almond oil
1/2 tsp of vitamin E
45 drops of your favorite essential oil
Mix almond oil, vitamin E and essential
oil together in a glass bowl. Add the brown sugar
and mix in well. Divvy up into jars and have a
great time using it!
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Overnight Healing Facial - February 2005 Online Newsletter
2 Tablespoons Calendula Oil
2 Tablespoons Jojoba Oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Lavender
Combine ingredients in a glass container with lid. Apply generously to the face. Leave on while you sleep.
Patchouli Scented Hand Moisturizer - - October 2004 Online Newsletter
1 Tablespoon of Olive oil
1 drop of Patchouli essential oil
2 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
1 drop of Lavender essential oil
In a small glass vial, mix oils together and shake well.
Skin Healing Blend - October 2004 Online Newsletter
Here's a blend for dry, rough and scaly skin.
Lavender 4 drops
Patchouli 2 drops
Sandalwood 4 drops
Mix with 1 oz of any carrier oil. Shake well.
Green Tea Skin Toner - August 2004 Online Newsletter
1/2 cup Green Tea
10 drops Lavender essential oil
10 drops Geranium essential oil
Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake before each use. Apply to face with a cotton ball.
Skin Tonic - February 2004 Online Newsletter
(Normal to Dry Skin)
3 ounces Rose Water
1 drop Sandalwood
1 drop Rose Geranium
Add rose water and essential oils to glass bottle. Let blend for 24 hours. Shake before each use. Use cotton ball to apply to face. Great around eyes to help with inflammation and soreness.
Cold Buster and Blemish Fighter Blend - October 2002 Online Newsletter
8 drops Lemon essential oil
6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
6 drops Tea Tree essential oil
Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of Eucalyptus and Lemon
and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm water) or use 8 - 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air . Use the end of a cotton swab to apply tiny amounts to blemishes.
Palmarosa Splash - September 2003 Online Newsletter
This splash is antiseptic and is a great tonic to tighten facial pores.
1 Cup distilled water
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Palmarosa essential oil.
Combine all ingredients and put into a clean glass container. Shake before each use. Cleanse face, then apply with a cotton ball.
Lemon Balm & Chamomile Compress - August 2003 Online Newsletter
1 quart boiled water
2 Tbsp dried Lemon Balm
2 Tbsp dried Chamomile flowers
Pour boiled water over herbs, Let steep 10 minutes, cool then strain.
Soak wash cloth in mixture apply to affected area. Use hot for healing sores, wounds, cuts and scrapes. Use cold to relief skin irritations and to reduce inflammation. Great for nervous headaches.
Infused Buttermilk Cleanser - July 2003 Online Newsletter
1/2 c Buttermilk
1 tbsp Chamomile flowers
1 tbsp Sweet Orange blossom
1 tbsp Elder flower
Simmer in a double boiler for 30 minutes. Do not bring to a boil. Cool for 2 hours then strain. Apply with cotton ball. Use tissue to wipe off. Follow with a skin tonic. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days.
Oily Skin Toner - April 2003 Online Newsletter
If your skin tends to be on the oily side try the following toner.
2 drops Geranium
4 drops Sweet Orange
5 drops Lavender
1 Tablespoon Witch Hazel
Mix all ingredients and add enough spring water to make 8 oz. Use after cleansing your face.
Blemish Fighter- October 2002 Online Newsletter
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Tea Tree
5 drops Lemon
Apply neat to blemish and watch them heal and dry up.
Floral Water Eye Compress - September 2002 Online Newsletter
Make an infusion by pouring 12 oz of boiled water over 1 tablespoon dried Chamomile flowers. Let steep and cool. Dip cotton pads and place over eyes. Great of irritated eyes and puffiness.
For wrinkles try Rose floral water.
Dry Skin Relief - August 2002 Online Newsletter
Lavender 4 drops
Patchouli 2 drops
Sandalwood 4 drops
Mix with 1/2 oz of carrier oil and massage into skin.
Skin Tonic - (Normal to Dry Skin) February 2001 Online Newsletter
3 ounces Rose Water
1 drop Sandalwood
1 drop Rose Geranium
Add rose water and essential oils to glass bottle. Let blend for 24 hours. Shake before each use. Use cotton ball to apply to face. Great around eyes to help with inflammation and soreness.
Sage Aftershave - April 2001 Online Newsletter
Infuse 1/2 oz Sage & Rosemary herbs combined in
1 cup Apple cider vinegar for a week.
Strain, add equal quantity of Witch Hazel extract.
Marigold Facial Cleanser - June 2001 Online Newsletter
4 tablespoons Almond oil
2 tablespoons Calendula flowers
3 drops of Rose water
Warm the oil in a bowl placed over a saucepan of hot water. Stir in the dried flowers and continue to heat gently for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and stir in the Rose water.
Provides blood circulation to the skin for a heathly glow. Great for troubled and acne prone skin.
Calendula Ointment- June 2001 Online Newsletter
1 lb. Coconut oil
2 good handfuls Calendula blossoms
Put oil and blossoms into a pot over very low heat for 30 minutes. Calendula should be crispy but not burnt. Filter into jars, and keep cool. Rub some on spider veins (twice a day), bruises, dry skin, cracked lips...
Make a double infusion for varicose veins (do this again with the same oil, adding the same amount of herbs). Spider veins should start showing visible improvement in about three weeks or so, and take about six months to clear up.
Soothing Strawberry Mask - July 2001 Online Newsletter
Strawberries are abundant this time of year and they are an excellent skin softening agent. They contain salicylic acid, which rids the skin of dead cells and allows the skin to absorb more moisture. Try this simple mask that will leave your face soft and glowing!
1/2 cup fresh Strawberries
2 tbsp. Plain Yogurt (with live cultures)
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
1 tsp. Honey
1/8 tsp. Lavender Essential Oil
Combine the above ingredients into a paste and apply to the face and neck. Relax for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
Apple And Honey Mask - July 2001 Online Newsletter
A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples.
Cooling Eucalyptus Body Powder - July 2001 Online Newsletter
Sooth and cool yourself on a hot day with this easy to make body powder. Leaves your skin silky soft. And it's a great natural insect repellent.
1 cup Cornstarch
1 tsp. Arrowroot Powder
1/4 tsp. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Mix all ingredients together and apply to body with a powder puff.
Protein Skin Tone - July 2001 Online Newsletter
Beat together 1 Tbsp milk, 1 tsp. honey and 1 egg. Apply beaten mixture to face and neck. Leave on as long as desired. Rinse off with warm water and follow with a splash of cold water.
Use dried Lemon Balm for a lightly astringent facial steam. Rub fresh leaves on the skin to treat cold sores, insect bites and for a natural mosquito repellent. Careful, can attract Bees.
Add an Oatstraw infusion to the bath for flaking itchy skin and other skin problems.
A Simple Face Scrub - May 2002 Online Newsletter
This is suitable for all skin types and very easy to prepare.
6 drops Lavender
2 Tablespoons Raw Honey
2 Tablespoons Brewers Yeast
Mix Lavender into Honey then stir in yeast until mixture is smooth.
Lavender oil can be rubbed onto the breasts to help tone and tighten the skin. Add 2 drops of the oil to 3 tablespoons of a base oil, such as Sweet Almond, and apply to breasts daily.
Facial Toner For All Skin Types - May 2002 Online Newsletter
Add 4 drops of Lavender essential oil to 1/2 cup water. Shake well before using. Apply to clean face with cotton ball.
For Sunburn Relief Add 10 drops of Lavender oil to 4 ounces of water. Store in a plastic spray bottle and spritz on sunburned skin as needed.
Face Rejuvenator: Mix 1/2 teaspoon Aloe Gel, 1 tablespoon crushed Lavender Blossoms,and 1/2 tablespoon distilled water. Apply to a clean face and leave on for thirty minutes, then wipe off with a washcloth. Follow with a light oil to retain moisture.
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