All natural lip balm recipe

Here’s a fabulous Natural Lip Balm Recipe (Formula) from one of my fave places to get super ingredients; (Ingredientstodiefor.com) ::

Making your own, natural, Beeswax lip balm is fun, easy, and satisfying. You can make them using only the ingredients that you want, with none of the ingredients that you don’t want, letting you take control of what you put on your skin, as well as what you eat because, let’s face it … lip balm goes away because we lick it off and we don’t need to eat a bunch of synthetic chemicals or things that are not so good for us.

As a general rule you’ll want to use:
20% Beeswax or OliveWax
25% Oils / Butters that are solid at room temperature (Palm Fruit, Babassu, Coconut, Tucuma Butter, Shea Butter)
15% Oils/ Butters that are brittle at room temperature (Cocoa Butter, Cupuacu Butter, Mango Butter)
40% Oils that are liquid at room temperature (Avocado, Olive, Castor, Grapeseed, Apricot Kernel)

These are just some of our favorite oils / butters for a natural lip balm recipe (formula) but, the beauty of making your own natural lip balm is that you can use whatever oils / butters that appeal to you and your target market.

You can adjust your recipe (formula) to make them more firm in the summer and more soft in the winter, as you see fit, based on your chosen packaging. The best carrier oils to give your lip balm some shine are Olive Oil and Castor Oil but, be careful as too much Castor Oil can make them sticky. Coconut and Olive Oils will help your lip balm to have some residual moisturizing benefits. If you’d like to add some butter to your natural lip balm recipe (formula) that will give it residual moisturizing benefits, as well.

One of the nicest things about making your own natural lip balm is that you can easily modify them to suit your taste. To do this … after you’ve finished melting everything and before you fill your containers, dip the tip of a stainless steel spoon into the lip balm and give it a couple of minutes to harden, then test it and see how you like the texture. If it’s too hard reheat it and add more liquid oils to soften it, if it’s too soft reheat it and add more beeswax, or brittle oil / butter to make it harder. It’s that simple.

 

Directions:
Add the solid ingredients to the pot first, using a heavy bottom stainless steel pan, to control and distribute heat evenly, or a double boiler. Allow the solids to melt, then add the liquid oils, stirring to combine them, remove from heat. Test the consistency.  Once it’s exactly what you want, add your essential, or flavor, oils, pour into lip balm tubes and allow to cool.  You’ll want to work fast, at this step, because your lip balm will start to cool, in the pot, so you’ll have to re-heat it gently to get it all poured, or you can just have one small container ready, that you can scrape any left over into, that won’t look as nice, for your personal use.  Don’t try to use a pipette, or some other squeezable dispenser as it will harden almost immediately and create a lot of waste (never reheat soft plastics with product in them as the chemicals in the he plastic can leach into your product).  Once cool, apply the caps, and you’re done.   You can also choose from a wide variety of essential oils, or flavor oils, to suit your taste. Natural Lip Balms won’t need preservative because you’ll use them so fast but, they will need anti-oxidant protection to keep the oils from going rancid.  The best choice for this is Vitamin E, or Cranberry Seed Oil, which will prevent rancidity and are both healing, and nurturing, to the skin.

Enjoy making your own natural lip balm, and have fun making all different types by adjusting which essential oils you use in the formula; like peppermint/cinnamon for lip plumper, or vanilla/citrus for a dreamcicle flavor, or how about bergamot/ginseng for something different? What’s your flavor?

Easy DIY Natural Handmade Soap Recipe Without Using Lye or Caustic Soda

If you love DIY handmade gifts, or just enjoy using natural products that you’ve made yourself, then this project is for you. Here is a wonderful and fun recipe to play with that makes the best natural handmade soap you’ll find without having to deal with the dangers of lye or caustic soda.

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No time for April fools- we’re talkin’ springtime citrus wake-up DIY body scrub recipes

April is here!!! Yay!… and spring is definitely in the air. I’m feeling a bit frisky this morning after using one of my homemade morning body polishes and just wanted to share with you a couple great recipes for making your own. They are really quite simple to make (even a novice can do it!).

There’s nothing like waking up to the scent of citrus oils…they are so energizing, fresh, and perky, you just can’t help but smile when you inhale their burst of sunshine. I have so many favorite essential oils, but I really couldn’t live without my citrus oils, they truly are my sunshine in a bottle!

If you love citrus oils as much as I do, here are a few body scrub and citrus blend recipes that you can use, or alter depending on your tastes:

Consider these skin workouts, increasing circulation, getting rid of dead skin cells, and aromatherapy treatments all in one!

Citrus-Smiles Wake-up Call Scrub

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter) You can also use any other carrier of your choice
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)-you can also use salt, brown sugar or any other exfoliant of your choice
• 5 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 5 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 2 drops Lemon e.o.
• 2 drops Lime e.o.
• 3 drops Rosemary e.o.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Wake-Me-Up Body Polish

Guaranteed to open up those tired morning eyes and give you a wonderful start to your day made with 100 percent certified-organic virgin coconut oil. My product’s only other ingredients are sugar, vitamin E and essential oils. That’s it. It’s a tropical island in a jar. The scent is divine, and the polish leaves skin soft and glowing, as if you’ve just been to the spa. You’ll spend a mere 30 seconds polishing and buffing your skin to a healthy radiance. With Pink Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Tangerine pure essential oils.

Make your own:

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter)
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)
• 5 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 7 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 4 drops Lemongrass e.o.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Crack of Dawn Scrub

Yup, I said it…Crack of Dawn is a magic bullet for waking your ass up in the morning…it’s like crack for natural ingredient enthusiasts! Once you try this one, you’ll definitely be addicted!

• 1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil (or butter) You can also use any other carrier of your choice, like jojoba, olive, grapeseed, sweet almond, etc. depending on how moisturizing you want your scrub
• 2/3 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you like a more moisturizing scrub)-you can also use salt, brown sugar or any other exfoliant of your choice
• 3 drops Tangerine e.o.
• 3 drops Pink Grapefruit e.o.
• 4 drops Sweet Orange  e.o.
• 2 drops Peppermint e.o.
• 2 drops Rosemary e.o.
• 1 drop Vanilla abs.
• 2 Vit. E caplets

Also be sure to Check out my article on eHow–”How to Make Your Own GOOD MORNING Natural Body Scrub”--another great recipe to add to your DIY arsenal!

Read more: How to Make Your Own GOOD MORNING Natural Body Scrub | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_5036630_make-morning-natural-body-scrub.html#ixzz1IHfs5LbC

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How to Use Essential Oils to Balance Crown Chakra

Read my published article on AC/Yahoo on  How to Use Essential Oils to Balance the Chakras; Crown Chakra
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How to Use Essential Oils for Detoxification

 

Candice L. Collins, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Feb 15, 2011

essential oils for well being

Using essential oils for detoxification is only one way that these magical drops can aid us in our goals of being healthy in mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are truly nature’s gift to us with all they offer in supporting our health and well-being.

Many of us are turning to alternative medicines, and therapies looking for natural ways to detoxify our bodies inside and out, as we are all subject to so many toxins daily, that over time these poisons can build up in our fragile (but miraculous) systems, and cause major health issues. Detoxifying the body using essential oils is one of the best ways to clean out the harmful toxins laying stagnant in our bodies.

READ the rest of my article here.

Essential Oil Recipes for Detoxing the Body

Skin and Internal Organ Detox Blend, Immediate Detox Blend, Cleanse & Detox Blend, Super Detox and Cellulite Buster Blend, Liver / Lymphatic System Detox Blend, Mind-Detox Blend and Stress Relief, Purify Your Space Blend

 

Candice L. Collins, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Feb 15, 2011

Detoxifying the body using essential oils is one of the best ways to clean out the harmful toxins laying stagnant in our bodies. Be sure to read my complementary article;

How to Use Essential Oils for Detoxification, as well as this primer on essential oils before beginning a detox using essential oils program. And always use therapeutic grade essential oils for your blends, and be sure to store them in dark glass bottles in a dark and cool place to elongate their freshness.

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DIY Super Duper Lip Plumper Recipe

Check out my Ehow article on how to make your own super duper lip plumper …

it’s easy, fun and really works!!!

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Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 5th Chakra or the Throat Chakra

If you missed part one, see it here; Essential Oils and Chakras Part One; Introduction to Using Essential Oils for Balancing the Chakras and Part Two; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Root Chakra ,and Part Three; The Sacral Chakra. , and Part Four; The Solar Plexus Chakra , and Part Five; The Heart Chakra .

The Fifth Chakra (Vishudha) or Throat Chakra;
The fifth chakra is also known as the throat chakra or in Sanskrit- Vishudha (which means ‘pure’) and relates to communication and divine will, creativity, self-expression and the search for truth. It is where we speak our truths and take responsibility for our words.
The corresponding body parts associated with the throat chakra are the throat and neck, esophagus, mouth, teeth, upper lungs and respiratory system, ears, thyroid and parathyroid glands. The throat chakra also corresponds with the element of ether.
The corresponding colors associated with the throat chakra are blue, and sky blue. Blue symbolizes inspiration, devotion, infinity and religious goals, and the color blue also produces a calm and peaceful feeling.
The throat chakra enables us to communicate our thoughts and feelings, and is directly connected to the ability to express inner creativity. Both our teaching and learning are affected by the balance of the throat chakra. A strong throat chakra encourages leadership, the spirit of truth and listening to one’s intuition.

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essential oil recipes for new beginnings

Here we are at the beginning of a new year. I love new beginnings. It’s like a fresh start; a way to press the re-start button on a whole new life. We have the chance to put those things behind us that no longer work for us, or are unhealthy, or cause us negativity in our lives. Whoo hoo!

Out with the old, in with the new. I am ready.

So, with that in mind, I’ve put together a few essential oil recipes for new beginnings in our lives. A fresh start if you will.

Essential oil recipe for new beginnings:

The first essential oil recipe for new beginnings has to do with an over-all fresh blend to give us that ‘breath of fresh air’ so to speak, clearing out the old negative stuff and inhaling a clean, new start. I started with citrus oils of course, as they are so great for an uplifting, and happy feeling. Then added a bit of lavender for a super clean and lovely balance. Next  is spearmint for a minty freshness and followed up with juniper, Atlas cedarwood and cypress.

Try this blend for your new year-

• 7 drops grapefruit
• 4 drops lemon
• 4 drops tangerine
• 4 drops lavender
• 2 drops spearmint or peppermint
• 3 drops juniper
• 4 drops Atlas cedarwood
• 3 drops cypress

This blend can be added to many different things depending on how you want to use it.

For a body re-fresher or spritzer add 20 drops of this blend to 4 ounces of water with a splash of vodka, shake and use anytime.

For a anointing oil or perfume type, use 12 drops of this blend mixed with 1 ounce of sweet almond oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil or similar.

For a bath salt or body salt scrub, add 20 drops of the blend to 4 ounces of dead sea salts and 1-2 oz. of jojoba, sweet almond, olive, grapeseed or similar oil, mix and use as an exfoliating body scrub or soaking bath salts.

For a take-with-you-to-go style inhaler for freshness on the go, put about 25 drops or so of this blend in a small dark glass bottle, or you can make your own aromatherapy inhaler. You can find inhalers for pretty inexpensive all over the internet. Here’s a few places:

Aromatherapy Inhaler – Plastic, Pack of 4 (w/caps & wicks)-These plastic inhalers are convenient and portable. Place a few drops of your favorite Essential Oil or Aromatherapy Blend on the wick, slip it into the base and cover. To use, simply remove the top and inhale.

Aromaticsinternational.com

Here are a few more blends to help with new beginnings:

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