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403. Passage of India Massage Oil

10 tsp. grape seed oil
7 drops sandalwood oil
2 drops orange oil
2 drops rose oil
1 drop cinnamon oil

This is a spicy-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a
small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.

404. Pina Colada Massage Oil

1/4 Cup Castor Oil
1/4 Cup Sweet Almond Oil
1/2 Cup Mineral Oil
1/4 teaspoon Coconut Fragrance Oil
1/4 teaspoon Pineapple Fragrance Oil

Combine all ingredients in a bottle and shake gently until well blended.
Shake before each use

405. PMS Massage Oil

Carrot Seed–5 drops
Clary Sage–10 drops
Fennel 10–drops
Lavender–20 drops
Marjoram–30 drops
Mugwort–5 drops
Rosewood–20 drops

Dilute in 4 ozs of carrier and massage as needed.

406. Post-pregnancy Depression #1

Geranium–6 drops
Grapefruit–15 drops
Neroli–8 drops

Use up to 25 drops in 2 tablespoons massage oil (or dab on as a perfume); 3
drops in a room diffuser; or 6 drops in a bath.

407. Post-pregnancy Depression #2

Geranium–8 drops
Grapefruit–10 drops
Mandarin–6 drops

Use up to 25 drops in 2 tablespoons massage oil (or dab on as a perfume); 3
drops in a room diffuser; or 6 drops in a bath.

408. Pre-menstrual Blend

10 Drops Geranium
15 Drops Lavender
5 Drops German Chamomile
3 Drops Cypress

place essential oils in 4 oz of fractionated coconut or your favorite
carrier oil. Rub on abdomen as necessary. Patch Test of course.

409. Sensuous Massage Oil

Choose 3 or 4 oils from these oils: Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit,
Jasmine Absolute, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Patchouli,
Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Ylang-Ylang.

For your carrier oils, choose from Jojoba, Macadamia Nut, Sesame, or
Sweet
Almond.
The ratio is 15 drops essential oils to 1 oz of carrier oil.
In a colored glass bottle, add your essential oils starting with base notes,
working up to top notes. Top off with carrier oil. Gently shake the bottle
to mix the oils.

410. Sexual Energy Oil #1:

Cardamom–2 drop
Ginger–4 drops
Patchouli–5 drops
Sandalwood–4 drops

Dilute in 1/2 oz carrier oil. Wear to attract sexual partners.

411. Sexual Energy Oil #2

Jasmine–3 drops
Sandalwood–3 drops
Tangerine–4 drops
Ylang Ylang–5 drops

Diffuse or dilute in 1 oz carrier oil for massage.

412. Solid Chocolate Massaging Bars

Ingredients:
½ cup of melted cocoa butter
1 Tablespoon of bees wax
1 Tablespoon of coconut oil

Instructions:
Melt the cocoa butter, bees wax and the coconut oil in a double boiler and
then mix the oils well to combine them. Then remove from the heat and let
the mixture cool just a little to release some of the heat. Before it is too
cool pour the mixture into candy molds and allow it to continue cooling over
night. These bars are have a chocolaty aroma and are solid when they are at
room temperature but melt easily at body temperature, when rubbed in your
hands. To use your bar rub it in your hands and the bar will start to melt
and you can then use it to share a massage or on freshly shaved legs.

413. Soothing Sensations Massage Oil

10 tsp. safflower oil
5 drops lavender oil
2 drops violet oil
2 drops chamomile oil
2 drops frankincense oil

This is a floral-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.

414. Spice of Life Massage Oil

10 tsp. olive oil
6 drops ginger oil
4 drops jasmine oil
2 drops orange oil

This is a spicy-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a
small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.

415. Stretch Mark Oil

Rose–4 drops
Rosemary–1 drop
Camellia Oil–1/2 teaspoon
Sesame Oil–1/2 teaspoon
Vitamin E Oil–1/2 teaspoon
Wheat Germ Oil–1/2 teaspoon

Massage on stretch mark area.

416. Summer Rain Massage Oil

6-8 tsp. grape seed oil
6 drops lavender oil
2 drops rose oil
2 drops jasmine oil

This is a floral-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a
small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.
417. Tea Tree Temptations Massage Oil

8 tsp. grape seed oil
6 drops jasmine oil
2 drops tea tree oil
2 drops neroli oil

This is a spicy-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a
small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.

418. Vanilla Massage Oil

Ingredients:
1 cup of grape seed oil
½ teaspoon of vanilla oil

Instructions:
Simply blend the two oils together by putting them both into a bottle and
shaking the bottle vigorously. Then just shake the bottle well again, before
each use.

419. Vegetable Oils

Apply any of the following vegetable, seed or nut oils to the skin

a) Virgin olive oil
b) Sesame oil
c) Peanut oil
misc.

d) Avocado oil

420. Wild Fields Massage Oil

6-8 tsp. grape seed oil
6 drops chamomile oil
2 drops rose oil
2 drops rosemary oil

This is a green-scented massage oil. Blend ingredients well. Pour into a
small bottle and seal well. Warm up oil before doing any massage.

421. AGING SKIN FIGHTER

2 tsp. plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3 capsules vitamin E
(equivalent of 300 units)

Combine yogurt, honey and lemon juice. open the vitamin E capsules and fold
contents into the mix. Leave on skin for 15 minutes.

422. ALMOND-BUTTER HAND SOFTENER

1 T. almond oil
1 C. butter

Mix well. Before bed, massage mixture into hands, then cover with white
cotton gloves. Wear all night while sleeping.

423. Almond Cleanser

Grind almonds to a fine powder in a blender. Wet face then rub on
almond powder. Rinse. Store powder in a tightly sealed container.

424. Amaze Body Mist

2 cups distilled water
3 tbs. vodka
5 drops hypericum perforatum essential oil
10 drops cypress essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake well. Allow to
settle for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry place.

425. AVOCADO-YOGURT HAND TREATMENT

1 mashed avocado
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 C. plain yogurt
Petroleum jelly

Mix together the avocado, lemon juice and yogurt. Slather over hands; leave
on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off. This will gently slough off dull
skin and will gradually fade age spots, also. After rinsing, lavish on
petroleum jelly or super-rich hand cream and then wear white cotton gloves
for one hour or overnight for maximum hydrating.
Note: do not use this slougher more than twice a week as it can be
irritating. Also, do not apply it to cuts or sores as it may sting.

426. Basic Skin Toner

Mix 1 cup witch hazel, 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 tsp. mint
extract. If you want, drop in some fresh peppermint leaves. Dab on your
face with
a cotton ball to hydrate skin and remove excess dirt from pores.
Cucumber A cooling, gentle astringent. Use the juice or mashed pulp.

427. Beeswax Lip Balm

2 tablespoons beeswax
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Melt the ingredients over a double boiler. Pour into a container while
still hot since it will harden as it cools. Makes about 1/4 cup.

428. Blond Hair Highlighter

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Irish moss
1/4 Cup molasses

Soak the Irish moss in the water for 5 minutes. Then simmer for several
minutes over low heat until the mixture is thick. Add the remaining
ingredients. Apply to freshly shampooed hair and let soak for 3-5 minutes.
Then rinse off with warm water. Makes about 1 cup, enough for two
applications.
429. BLUEBERRY TONIC (soothes and nourishes skin)

Make this mask the day you plan to use it.
3 T. steamed, crushed blueberries
1/2 C. sour cream or plain yogurt

Purée ingredients in a blender at low speed until well mixed and fluffy.
Apply to face and neck. Rinse off with tepid water after 15 to 20 minutes.
If mask is too runny after blending, refrigerate for one hour.

430. BROWN SUGAR CALLUS EXFOLIATOR

1 C. brown sugar, moistened with rose water
1/2 C. petroleum jelly

Rub onto calluses on hands, knees and feet. Wash off.

431. Buttermilk and Fennel Cleansing Milk (For Oily Skin)

1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds

Heat the milk and fennel seeds in top of double boiler for 30 minutes.
Turn off heat, let steep for 2 hours. Strain, cool, pour into bottle
and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.

432. CHAMOMILE STEAMING FACE CLEANSER

1 tsp. chamomile leaves
4 C. boiling water

Mix in a heatproof bowl. Hold face 10 inches from water for 8 minutes;
follow with a tightening mask.

433. Chamomile Cleansing Milk (For Dry and Sensitive Skin)

1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp chamomile flowers, fresh or dried

Simmer ingredients in top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes, do
not allow milk to boil. Turn off heat and let sit for about 2 hours,
strain. Keep refrigerated. Apply with cotton balls to the face. Variations:
Use elderflowers, sweet violets or lime blossoms in place of chamomile.

434. Chamomile Baby Powder

2 tbs. crumbled dried chamomile flowers
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbs. orrisroot
1/2 tsp. alum

Mix ingredients together in a bowl. Sift and store in powder shaker. Use
to keep baby’s skin soft and dry.

435. Chamomile / Mint Astringent (Non-alcoholic for Sensitive Skin)

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 2 tbs. dried)
2 tbs. dried chamomile flowers, crushed
4 cups water

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove
from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain liquid into a jar, cover
and refrigerate. Will keep 2 weeks refrigerated. Apply with cotton balls to skin. This astringent is especially good for sensitive or very oily
skin.

436. Chocolate lip gloss

1 1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp vitamin E oil
1/4 tsp grated chocolate or 3 small chocolate chips

In a double boiler or microwave heat the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and
vitamin E oil until melted.
Stir in the chocolate chips and keep stirring until melted and well blended
Pour into small container and allow to cool before using

437. CIDER STABILIZING RINSE

1/4 C. cider vinegar
1/4 C. water

Combine vinegar and water and gently wipe your face with the mixture. Let
this rinse dry on your skin

438. Cinnamon Soap

Unscented glycerin soap
10 drops cinnamon oil
1 drop red food coloring (optional)

In a heavy saucepan, melt the glycerin soap over low heat until liquefied.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cinnamon oil and food coloring
until well mixed. Pour the soap into a mold and let set for 3 hours or
until hardened. Makes one 4-ounce bar.
439. Citrus Astringent

3 tsp. lemon extract
Juice of one lime
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer to a jar and shake well.
Store in the refrigerator, will keep up to 6 months. Tightens pores,
refreshes skin, and helps remove oils from skin.

440. Citrus Blooms Body Splash

2 cups distilled water
3 tbs. vodka
1 tbs. orange peel, finely chopped
1 tbs. lemon peel, finely chopped
5 drops lemon verbena essential oil
10 drops mandarin essential oil
10 drops orange essential oil

Combine the fruit peels with the vodka in a jar, cover and let stand for 1
week. Strain the liquid, add the essential oils and water to the liquid.
Let stand for 2 weeks, shaking jar once a day. Keep in a dark bottle or
keep in a cool dark area.

441. Cocoa Butter Minty Lip Balm

1-1/2 parts cocoa butter
1-1/2 parts grated beeswax
3 parts edible vegetable oil of your choice (almond, apricot kernel,
avocado, extra virgin olive, hemp seed, jojoba, kukui nut, macadamia nut,
castor all work well… but keep in mind if you plan on selling lip balm or giving as a gift, that some people are allergic to nut oils)
Spearmint and/or peppermint flavoring oil

Melt the cocoa butter and beeswax slowly and carefully in a microwave, or
over a double boiler on the stove until melted. Add oil and stir well. Add
spearmint or peppermint flavoring oils, or both, a few drops at a time, to
taste. Gently reheat if needed. Cool slightly before pouring into
containers. To test consistency, place a drop on a spoon and set in the
refrigerator to cool for a few minutes. Test on your lips. For a softer
lip balm, add more oil. For a harder lip balm, add more beeswax.

442. Cooling Foot and Body Powder

1/2 cup powdered arrowroot
1/2 cup cosmetic clay
2 tbs. powdered ginger
20 drops tea tree oil (or lavender essential oil)

This light, fragrant powder absorbs moisture and fights bacteria to
eradicate perspiration and body odor. It also helps relieve athlete’s foot.
It contains tea tree oil and powdered ginger, both of which have antiseptic
and antifungal action. If you’re making a body powder, you may prefer to
use lavender essential oil in place of the tea tree oil; it has a little
less antiseptic power, but more fragrance. Instructions for making powder:
In a large jar, combine the arrowroot, cosmetic clay and ginger. Cover and
shake to mix. Add the tea tree or lavender oil and shake again. You may
want to sift the powder through a fine mesh strainer to break up any drops
of oil. Store in a covered, dark glass jar. Apply as needed to feet or
body. Stored in a cool, dry place, the powder will keep indefinitely.

443. Cooling Summer Body Spray

1 tbs. witch hazel
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. cucumber extract
1 cup water

For a refreshing cool feeling, make an after shower spray by combining all
the ingredients. Place in a pump spay bottle and spritz onto skin.

444. Cornmeal Cleanser (for Oily Skin)

Castile soap
1 Tsp Cornmeal

Wet face. Pour a little castile soap into the palm of your hand, add
cornmeal. Mix meal and soap into a lather, wash face, being careful to
avoid the delicate skin around the eyes.

445. CUCUMBER-LEMON TONIC (soothing astringent for oily skin)

This tightens pores, soothes sunburn, and can be used as a natural
deodorant, also.

1 C. witch hazel
Juice of 1 lemon
3 T. coarsely chopped cucumber

Mix in a clean glass bottle, then let set for 2 days. Remove cucumber. Keep
lotion in a cool place or the refrigerator to use as a splash.

446. CUCUMBER-ROSE REFRESHER

3 oz. cucumber juice
3 oz. distilled witch hazel
1 1/2 oz. rose water

Mix together and place in a clean jar. Refrigerate. After cleansing face,
soak a clean cotton ball with the lotion and gently pat over skin.

447. Custom - Scented Glycerin Soap

1 lb. block of glycerin soap
1/8 to 1/4 oz. of essential fragrance oil
1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup powdered herbs or rose petals or oatmeal,
cornmeal or almond meal (herbs & meals are optional)… OR… 1/4 to 1/2
cup herbal infusion (tea)

Melt glycerin in double boiler with water (or herbal infusion). If using
powders, stir in with non-metallic spoon. Let cool slightly (not enough to
harden - still pourable) and add the scent. Mix in and pour into molds or
saran wrap-lined box. Let harden, cut into bars and bevel the edges and
rough spots with a paring knife. This recipe can also be made with castile
soap flakes or they can be used in combination with the glycerin soap.

448. Custom - Scented Hair Gel

2 tbs. flax seeds
1 cup water
Few drops essential oils

Place flax seeds and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from
heat and let sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and allow to cool
completely. Add the essential oils when cooled. Place in a glass container
and store at room temperature.

449. Custom - Scented Liquid / Gel Soap

2 cups soap flakes or grated bar soap
1/2 gallon water
2 tbs. glycerin
Fragranced or essential oil of your choice
Food coloring of your choice (optional)

Mix first 3 ingredients together in a large pot or Dutch oven. Set over low
heat, stirring occasionally, until the soap has dissolved. Add fragrance
oil and food coloring and mix well. Transfer to a jar and cover tightly.
For a less thick gel soap, use 1 gallon of water.

450. Do it Yourself “Petroleum” Jelly

2 oz. beeswax or wax of your choice.
1 cup of the oil of your choice.

Melt the beeswax in a double boiler or in microwave.
Stir in the oil Remove the mixture from the heat and stir
until it is cool.

451. Egg white Toner

Clean face thoroughly using any natural cleanser. Apply raw egg whites
to the skin and leave on for at least 15 minutes. Wash off with tepid
water.

452. EGG-HONEY MOISTURIZER

1 egg yolk
2 T. honey

Mix ingredients together until a light paste is formed; apply to face and
neck, avoiding eye area and mouth. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes; rinse off
thoroughly with tepid water.

453. Enchanted Body Mist

2 cups distilled water
3 tbs. vodka
5 drops everlasting essential oil
10 drops peony essential oil
10 drops sandalwood essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake well. Allow to
settle for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry place.

454. Frizz Tamer for Hair

1/2 cup conditioner
1/4 cup honey
1 tbs. almond oil

Mix ingredients well. Pour mixture over damp hair, work it in. Leave it on
for about 20 minutes for a good deep conditioning. Wash out. This works
for all hair types.

455. FRUIT PUNCH REFRESHER

1/2 C. lemon yogurt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lime juice
1 tsp. grapefruit juice

Mix; leave on face for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold club soda.

456. Hair Color - Blonde Highlights for Hair

1 cup lemon juice
3 cups chamomile tea (brewed and then cooled)

Mix ingredients together. Pour over damp hair. Let it sit for 1 hour while
you sit in the sun. Wash out.

457. Hair Color - Red Highlights for Hair

1/2 cup beet juice
1/2 cup carrot juice

Mix ingredients together. Pour over damp hair. Let it sit for 1 hour while
you sit in the sun. Wash out.

458. Herbal Aftershave

1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup witch hazel
1/2 cup distilled water
3 drops oil of benzoin
1 tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup dried herbs and/or a few drops of essential oils of your preference
(some ideas for herbs: rosemary, sage, cinnamon, cloves, crushed lavender
flowers, orange or lemon peels, etc.)

Combine ingredients in a jar. Cover and place in a dark, fairly cool place.
Shake the jar once or twice a day for 2 to 3 days. Strain out herbs and refrigerate.

459. Herbal Blemish Treatment

1 cup water
1/4 C parsley
1 TBSP mint leaves
1/4 watercress
3 medium size carrots(peeled and chopped)
1 egg white

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30
minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. In a blender mix infusion with
carrots and egg white on medium speed for 45 seconds
Apply to face , let sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water
Cover and refrigerate immediately, discard after 3 days

460. HERB GARDEN SPLASH

2 C. white vinegar
1/4 C. honey
1 tsp. sage
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. savory
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. crushed bay leaves

Combine all ingredients and store in a sterilized glass jar for 1 week.
Shake occasionally to mix contents. Strain and pour into a tightly capped
bottle.

461. HERBAL FACE STEAM (deep pore cleanser)

1 qt. water
1 handful any herbs*
Juice and peel of 1/2 lemon

Bring water to a boil. Add juice and peel of lemon and herbs. Turn off the
heat and take the pot to a table. Cover your hair with a shower cap or towel
and drape another towel over your head and the pot, holding your face about
10 inches above the water. Keep your eyes closed and let the steam do its
magic cleansing for about 15 minutes. Afterward, rinse with COLD water to
close the pores.
* Use any herbs you have available: rosemary, thyme, mint, marjoram, basil,
parsley, cloves, caraway, anise or fennel seeds, chamomile, lavender or
elder flowers.

462. High Protein Moisturizer

Beat 1 egg yolk into 1 cup whole milk. Apply to face with fingertips.
Bottle and store remainder in refrigerator

463. Honey Hand Cleanser

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon liquid soap
1/4 cup almond or walnut oil

Combine the ingredients and mix until smooth. Makes about 1/3 cup.

464. Honey Cleanser (For Dry Skin)

Castile soap
1 Tsp Honey

Wet face. Pour a little castile soap into the palm of your hand, add honey. Mix honey and soap into a lather, wash face.

465. Hot Oil Treatment for Hair

1 tsp. soybean oil
2 tsp. castor oil
Few drops fragrance oil (optional)

Combine ingredients and warm on low heat. Massage mixture into the scalp
and hair. Wrap hair in a hot towel for 15 minutes. Shampoo and rinse out.

466. Lemon Toner

1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup distilled water
2/3 cup witch hazel

Combine all ingredients. Pour into a clean bottle or decorative
cosmetics container. Shake well before using. Apply with a clean cotton ball.
Note: Lemon is a strong astringent, dilute with water before using, being
careful to keep away from eyes.

467. LEMON ASTRINGENT (for oily skin)

1/2 C. witch hazel
1/4 C. lemon juice

Mix. Apply to face and neck with a clean cotton ball.

468. LEMON RINSE

This is the strongest acid rinse. Mix a fresh batch every five days. It
becomes stale after the fifth day and should be discarded.

1/4 C. lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
1 1/2 C. water

Combine lemon juice and water. After cleansing, smooth mixture over your
face and allow to air dry.

469. LEMON SOAK (for dry, rough feet)

1 bowl warm water
Juice of 1 lemon

Add lemon juice to warm water in bowl. Soak feet for 15 to 20 minutes.

470. Lemony Lavender Toner

3 drops lemon oil
3 drops lavender oil
3 teaspoons of distilled water

Use a soft cotton ball to massage mixture into the skin after
cleansing. Follow with a moisturizer if desired

471. LUSCIOUS BODY POLISHER

2 C. plain yogurt
1 T. wheat germ
1 T. honey
1 T. almond oil*

* Omit almond oil if skin is acne-prone.
Mix all ingredients. Dampen skin in shower and massage mixture all over.
Rinse with warm water. Rinse immediately with cold water to boost
circulation.

472. Makeup Remover and Moisturizer

1/2 cup paraffin
1 cup mineral oil
1/2 cup water
2 tbs. alum

Slowly heat paraffin with the oil in a double boiler. In a separate
saucepan, heat the water until it simmers, then dissolve the alum in it.
Let cook, then add to the warm mineral oil and paraffin mixture. As
everything cools, the paraffin will rise to the top. Drain off the water.
The residue is your makeup remover.

473. Margarine

Buy a pound of natural margarine from the health food store, NOT the
supermarket. Store in refrigerator. Apply enough to cover smooth skin.
It will absorb into the skin and surprisingly, does not leave a greasy
residue.

474. Mechanic’s Hand Cleanser

1 cup borax
1 to 2 tsp. pure turpentine
1 tsp. sweet orange essential oil
1 cup ground soap

With very clean hands, work the turpentine and essential oil into the borax
until there are no lumps left, then work into the soap. Keep it in a
wide-mouthed jar or tin that’s easy for him to open when his hands are
greasy, and which you won’t mind getting dirty on the outside. Don’t forget
to put a nail brush and pumice stone out with the hand cleanser.

475. Misty Passions Perfume

3 drops passionflower oil
2 drops ylang-ylang oil
3 drops neroli oil
1/2 pint (300ml) 70 percent alcohol or vodka

Pour the alcohol into a bottle or jar. Add the oils and shake well. Let
stand for 1 week before using.

476. Milk and Honey Cleanser

Mix 1 tsp warm honey with 1 tablespoon milk or cream. This recipe
should be prepared fresh each time.

477. MOLDED MASSAGE OIL BAR

4 T. solid vegetable shortening
3 T. solid cocoa butter
2 T. solid coconut oil
1 T. beeswax
1 T. paraffin wax
10 drops orange essential oil (or whatever you like)

Heat all the above, except essential oil, in a microwave (power 7) for
approximately 3 minutes or melt in a double boiler.
Stir until liquid. If you want them colored, add a crayon or wax dye. Beat
for several minutes until emulsified and slightly thick. If it isn’t
thickening, place your bowl in ice water as you beat it with an electric
mixer. Add essential oil. Pour into metal or lightly oiled plastic/glass
molds.(Chocolate molds work well and are about the right amount for a body
massage.) Refrigerate until set. Wrap in plastic and store in a cool place.
To use, simply hand warm your molded oil and give a massage to your favorite
person or give yourself a foot massage.

478. NATURAL LEMON SKIN EXFOLIANT

1/2 to 2/3 C. granulated sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Mix sugar and lemon juice to form a paste.
While showering invigorate your skin with the paste. Use the inside of the
lemon rind to rub heels and elbows.

479. Oriental Nights Perfume

4 drops sandalwood
4 drops musk
3 drops frankincense
2 tsp. jojoba oil

Mix all the ingredients together and shake well. Allow perfume to settle
for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry place.

480. Paraffin Wax Treatment For Hands -

You will need:
1 block paraffin wax (about 4 oz)
an ounce of oil
20 drops of essential oil… lavender is rather nice
a few drops of olive oil ( you will use this to coat your hands)
a casserole dish that you have greased with oil before hand
plastic sandwich bags

Melt the paraffin, the ounce of oil, the scented oil in a double
boiler. Be sure to use a double boiler for safety purposes. Very
carefully pour the wax into the dish and wait until a skin has
formed on the top of the wax. When this happens, the temperature
should be about right for submerging your hands.**But before you
do, be sure to test the wax for comfort in case the wax is still a
little too warm for your liking. Testing a little on your wrist
usually works. Get your hands ready by washing them and then pat
them dry with paper towel. Smooth on the olive oil and be sure
to cover every inch of your hands and fingers. Dip each hand into
the wax repeatedly until you have several layers of wax built up on
your hands. Have someone help you put on the sandwich bags onto each
hand and then relax for about 30 minutes. For added benefit, place a
bath towel over your hands as you wait. This is a perfect time to
watch a half hour of TV. Now comes the time to remove the wax… simply
peel it away. Start at the wrist area and pull it down. It should
come off in large sections. Give yourself a little hand massage and
you are done.

481. Protein Toner

Beat together 1 Tbsp milk, 1 tsp honey and 1 egg. Apply to face and
neck. Leave on as long as desired. Rinse off with warm water followed by a
splash of cold.

482. Rose

Use 2 parts rose water and 1 part glycerin to make a lotion. Apply
nightly and work into skin.

483. ROSE WATER

1 C. rose petals
1/2 C. rubbing alcohol
1 1/2 C. water

Simmer rose petals in water for 10 minutes. Strain. Preserve with alcohol or
just refrigerate without preserving. Store up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

484. Rose Water & Glycerin Astringent

1/2 pint olive oil
1 ounce rose water
a few drops of glycerin
1 ounce vodka

485. ROSE-ROSEMARY LOTION

1 oz. rose petal tea or
rose water
1 oz. rosemary tea
1 T. egg white

Whirl in the blender. Store in a clean, tightly-capped, jar in the
refrigerator.

486. Sage Astringent

4 Tbsp dried sage
4 Tbsp vodka
1/4 tsp borax
3 Tbsp witch hazel
10 drops glycerin or honey

Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain. Dissolve borax in
witch hazel, stir in the saged vodka and glycerin. Pour into bottle with a
tight cap. Shake before each use.

487. Sesame Oil Cleanser (For Dry Skin)

Apply sesame oil to face and neck. Remove oil and makeup with a
washcloth that has been soaked in hot water and wrung out. Finish with a
rinse
of the pH Balancer.

488. Scented Rocks (A Nice Alternative to Potpourri)

1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 tsp. essential oil in your favorite scent
2/3 cups boiling water
Food coloring, if desired

In bowl, mix dry ingredients well. Add essential oil and boiling water to
dry ingredients. (Scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when dry.)
For colored stones, blend in food coloring, one drop at a time, until
desired shade is reached. Blend ingredients and form balls. Allow stones
to dry. Place rocks in a bowl or dish to scent a room.

489. SKIN BOOSTER

4 T. dried dandelions
4 T. chamomile
5 T. rosemary
1 (12-inch) square muslin or cotton

Place herbs in center of fabric. Bunch edges of fabric together. Secure with
rubber band or string to form a scrubber. Place in a pot of boiling water.
Remove from stove. Steep 10 minutes. Remove scrubber and save the water
as
it contains herbal juices. Place scrubber in a glass dish until it cools to
room temperature. Sweep over entire body, one area at a time, with long
strokes, continually moistening scrubber in the herbal water. First stroke
in an up-and-down direction, then in a circular motion. Leave herbal residue
on for 20 minutes; rinse with tepid water.

490. SKIN CONDITIONER (for oily or scaly skin)

1 oz. lemongrass
1 oz. cornmeal
1 oz. witch hazel
1 oz. rose petals

Blend lemongrass, cornmeal, witch hazel and rose petals, then mix 1 ounce of
this mixture with 1 quart boiling water. Let steep 20 minutes. Strain into
bath water. Soak at least 10 minutes. Use two times a week or more.

491. “Smelly Jelly” Air Fresheners

1/4 to 1/2 cup AGROSOKE polymer crystals (sold at Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Home
Depot, etc…)
Clean water (distilled, bottled or from a water filter)
Food coloring
HIGH QUALITY fragrance oil (that’s the key)
Jelly jars and ring tops (Mason makes nice quilted-looking ones in 3
sizes - perfect)
Pretty lace fabric OR very loose-weave fabric cut into squares (4″ x 4″ or
a little larger)

Get a large bowl or pot and put the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of crystals in it. Fill
it up 3/4 full with hot water and a few drops of food coloring. Remember -
these crystals expand a few hundred times their original size, so pick a
bowl large enough! Stir the colored mixture to saturate all the crystals.
Wait. Every 10 minutes or so give the crystals a stir. After about 30
minutes all the water should be gone and the crystals should be gel-like. I
f not, wait some more. It will absorb all the colored water.
Next, you can add the fragrance oil to the whole bowl of gel OR you can
split it up into separate bowls and scent them separately. You only need a
few tablespoons of scent. After you add the fragrance oil, stir well. I
make it rather strong so it never runs out of scent.
Line up the jelly jars, fabric squares and jar top rings. Add the jelly to
the jars almost to the top. Place a fabric square over the top. Screw the
jar top ring on to secure the fabric in place. Then pour a tablespoon of
water through the fabric top. Do not let the water come out the top. Fill
almost to the top only.
Lastly, tie a ribbon around the ring if you want to or just leave it as it
is. Don’t throw away the jar top circles! These are great to use when you
don’t want to use the smelly jelly right away. Just put these on the jars
BEFORE the fabric is added, to seal in the scent. Then take them off and
reapply the fabric and rings when you’re ready to use your smelly jelly.
These last for months, but remember - water must be poured through the
fabric top every week or so to keep them from drying out - very important!!
If you happen to forget, they can be brought back from total dry out
though.
I forgot one and had nothing but crystals and oil in the jar, but I added
some water… a few hours later, a perfect smelly jelly!

492. Soapless Hand Cleanser

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon oatmeal or ground almonds
1 tablespoon glycerin
2 tablespoons witch hazel

Combine the ingredients and mix until smooth. This may be used to remove
dirt from the hands and fingernails, and is less drying on the skin than
soap and water. Makes enough for 1 application.

493. SOOTHING CUCUMBER CREAM

1 whole cucumber, unpeeled
1/2 oz. white paraffin
2 oz. sweet almond oil

Cut the cucumber into chunks and purée it in the food processor or blender.
Strain the pulp through a strainer lined with cheesecloth.
Melt the wax in a small bowl in the top of a glass or enamel double boiler
over medium heat. As soon as the wax is melted, slowly add the oil, stirring
gently. Add strained cucumber and blend thoroughly.
Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a clean towel. Let the mixture
cool very slowly to prevent crystals from forming in the wax. Stir mixture
once or twice until cool. When the mixture is completely cool and smooth,
store it in a tightly capped glass container in the refrigerator. It will keep
for two months.
To use, smooth a bit of cream every night around the tender skin of your
face and neck.

494. Soothing Scented Aftershave

2 cups rubbing alcohol
1 tbs. glycerin
1 tbs. dried lavender
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 tsp. ground cloves

Stir ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer to a jar, cover, and
refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Shake occasionally to mix ingredients. After
3 to 4 days, strain out herbs. Keep refrigerated, will keep for 1 to 2
months. Yield: 2 cups.

495. Strawberry

Mash strawberries, use as an astringent and cleansing face mask.

Sweet Butter Cleansing Cream (For Dry Skin)

Whip sweet, unsalted butter, transfer to container with a tin lid. May
be stored at room temperature away from heat sources or refrigerate.

496. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ASTRINGENT (for oily or blemished
skin)

1 handful strawberries
1 heaping T. heavy cream

Mash strawberries by hand or in a blender. Add heavy cream and mix well.
Spread thickly on face and neck (a shaving brush is handy for this) and let
your skin benefit for 10 minutes. Tissue off, then splash face and neck with
cool water.

497. STRAWBERRY TONER (oily skin astringent)

1/2 C. mashed strawberries
1/2 C. sour cream or plain yogurt

Purée ingredients in a blender at low speed until sell mixed and fluffy.
Apply to face and neck; rinse with tepid water after 30 minutes. If mask is
too runny after blending, refrigerate for one hour. Make mask the day you
plan to use it.

498. SUPER DRY SKIN FORMULA

1 pt. pure aloe gel
1 oz. (tube) zinc oxide paste
2 T. sunflower oil
Few drops vitamin E oil

Whip ingredients together. Store in a container. Smooth over damp skin
after
a shower or bath.

499. Swimming pool hair care- to keep blonde
hair from turning green

2 TBSP baking soda
1/4 C lemon juice
1 tsp mild shampoo

Mix together all ingredients until well blended.
Wet hair and massage mixture well into hair and scalp,
making sure hair ends are coated. Cover hair with
plastic bag or shower cap and leave on 30
minutes. Rinse hair well and shampoo as usual.

500. Violet

Simmer violet flowers in a little milk to make a softening and mildly
astringent face lotion.

501. VINEGAR FACIAL CONDITIONER (for moderately oily skin)

1 C. water
1 T. vinegar (any type)

Mix water and vinegar in a bottle. Apply up to 1/4 teaspoon of mixture to
face after each cleansing. Let dry naturally, without patting.

502. VINEGAR RINSE

1/4 C. apple cider vinegar
1 basin warm water

This restores the natural pH balance or acid mantle to your skin.
Pour vinegar into warm water. Splash your face thoroughly. Let dry without
using a towel. Acne sufferers should try this also, but be sure to start
with a perfectly clean face.

503. Whispering Rain Body Mist

2 cups distilled water
3 tbs. vodka
5 drops sandalwood essential oil
10 drops bergamot essential oil
10 drops cassis essential oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a spray bottle, shake well. Allow to
settle for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry place.

504. WITCH HAZEL SKIN CLARIFIER

3/4 C. witch hazel
1/4 C. rubbing alcohol

Mix the ingredients and store in a tightly capped, sterilized glass bottle.
To use, moisten a clean cotton ball and clean your face with this solution
after washing and before applying moisturizer. Your skin should feel tingly
while using this clarifier.

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