With over 45 Recipes T A B I T H A E M M A B R A Y

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1 With over 45 Recipes TA B I T H A E M M A B R AY

2 Skin care does not need to be complicated and full of millions of complex ingredients, you can find most of what you need already in the kitchen. C O P Y R I G H T TA B I T H A E M M A B R AY You do not have permission to reproduce, give away or re-sell any content in this ebook in any manner without written permission. This ebook is licensed for your personal use only. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. DISCLAIMER Always patch test products made using these recipes, to check for allergic reactions before using. Do not use ingredients specified if you have known allergies. Thank you.

3 Nature provides much of what we need to stay beautiful in the form of nutritious foods and skin nourishing ingredients such as oils and plant extracts.

4 Introduction ABOUT Hello, and thanks for purchasing my first ever ebook! I am Tabitha, a freelance graphic designer, wife and a mother of 2 little boys. If you are wondering how a graphic designer got into making her own natural skincare products, this is the story of how it all started and lead to the creation of this ebook. A few months before falling pregnant with my first son, I experienced an early miscarriage. So when I fell pregnant again, I become paranoid and over careful about everything, including cleaning products and cosmetic chemicals. In the early months I would open all the windows and face away when cleaning, and I avoided painting my nails, dying my hair, or using acne creams. This developed into an interest in finding more natural alternatives to beauty products and cleaning. I was amazed just how many chemicals our in our lives everyday. It is now a medically recognized fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of the toxic chemicals that we put on our skin. This build up of chemicals can lead to cancers, disease, birth defects and other problems. Basically, it just isn t good for us to keep smoothing ourselves in chemicals all the time! After my son was born, I was mindful of what food and products where going into and onto my son s body, as well as my own. But it wasn t till I began researching and loves to hit my keyboard (or demand to watch cat videos on you tube) when I try to work, I was finding it rather hard to get very much work done. But I was finding when I made my own products, it was easy to do with him, I could work in the kitchen, and be on the go, attending to him, while whipping things up. This sparked the idea to start making natural skin products to sell. Thank you for buying this ebook, I hope you enjoy it, learn lots and create some wonderful natural products for you and your family. Tabitha xx tabithaemma.com After many weeks of prep work, designing packaging, setting up listing and making products, the day before launching my business, I discovered I was pregnant again. This meant that the business would have to cease or be put on hold once the baby was born (for my sanity and due to maternity pay rules.) I still put my all into it, made lots of sales, built a customer base, made wholesale orders and learnt a lot. But as my pregnancy progressed and I began to think what I would do once the baby was born. slow living that I also stumbled upon more and more info about all the chemicals in everyday products, and how it was actually fairly easy to create your own natural alternatives. I started making my own cleaning products and skin care products, and quickly found a joy in making these things myself and knowing exactly what was in them. I had (and still am) been working as a freelance graphic designer, but with a busy toddler, who doesn t sleep much, - 05 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide I found making a wide range of products (on my own not on large scale) was not really cost effective, as I was buying a wide range of supplies, so I decided to look at what sold the best and would relaunch with a new and improved line based on my research and what I think will be profitable as a business. But I still want to help others get natural with all there beauty and skin care needs, not just a limited range, so I decided to write this e-book, so that you can make your own skincare at home! WHY NOURISH AND N U RT U R E? The name is inspired by the fact, my driving force for making these products, is to provide better alternatives for my family, so that we are healthier and our bodies are happier. It s inspired by that motherly instinct to protect my child. To nourish with good food and body care that is chemical free. And to nurture and bring him up with care and attention, and protect him from the bad things that can harm and pollute his growing body NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

5 Contents L E T S G E T N AT U R A L! I N T RO D U C T I O N 05 B AT H T I M E 78 W H Y U S E N AT U R A L S K I N C A R E 09 Tranquil Tub Blissful Bathe Oat and Goat EQUIPMENT + METHODS B O DY S C R U B S 13 BABY AND MUMA Rose and Vanilla Choc Mint Cookie Scrubbaccino Whip Calm and Smooth Green Goodness Food Based Scrubs Powder Puff Baby Bum Precious Bum Gentle Wash Muma Soft Bump and Bruise Rash & Scratch LIP CARE 28 B O DY B U T T E R 106 Rosey Soft Chococo Endless Summer Lush Lotion Bars SMELLING SWEET 118 Rose Bud Lips Honey Blossom Lips Perfect Pout Choc Mint Lips No More Gaso Vaso Pucker Up The Vanilla Tree Romance Luxury Perfume Blend Ideas FACE AND EYES 54 LUSCIOUS LOCKS 128 Bare Beauty Tone Up Cleopatra s Secret Skin Food Facial Scrubs Facial Masks Cutea Eyes The Foundation Splash of Colour Lovely Lashes Coconut Locks Oil Away Tropical Curls Hot Hair HANDS AND NAILS 44 Soft Touch Nailed It The Gardener RESOURCES 140 Ingredient Benefits Buying Supplies what goes on our skin, is absorbed into our bodies, if you wouldn t eat it, don t put it on your skin

6 Why use Natural Skincare? Chemical pollution represents a serious threat to children, and to Man s survival -The Standing Committee of European Doctors Have you ever read the ingredients list on the back of your skincare products? See lots of un-pronouncable ingredients and just assume, it must be fine, they test these products and they are fit for sale. Naively, we are smothering our bodies in toxic chemicals on a daily basis. And what goes on our skin is absorbed into our bodies, going through the skin directly into the bloodstream, cells, and other organs. While the cosmetic companies may tell us, they are safe in low quantities, they do not account for the fact we use these products daily and in conjunction with many other chemical filled products, making a chemical cocktail inside our bodies. Even many products labeled natural still contain toxic ingredients, as the word natural is not well regulated. And nearly all products contain fragrances which are unspecified, and many have the ability to cross the placental barrier during pregnancy, causing birth defects and DNA damage. reproduction, concentration and digestion, disrupt the body s hormonal and nervous systems, and provoke allergies. Tests for a hundred hazardous substances have revealed that, on average, we each harbor 27 of them in our blood. It is also important to take a holistic approach to beauty and health. Consider the toxins and chemicals in cleaning products, products in the home, tap water, processed foods, as well as skin care products. These chemicals concoctions inside us can cause cancer, affect learning, This is why I became all the more concerned about the skin care products I used while pregnant. When you are growing a new human and then caring for a young life, you want to try provide the best, healthy start in life, and also keep yourself in good health to care for them. So how do you get away from all these toxins? There are some good brands on the market that are truly natural, just always read labels (if you are in Australia check out for the best natural brands) or if you want to know exactly what goes into your products, customise them to your needs and save money, you can make your own. Which is what this ebook is all about, helping you to create your own. - 09NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

7 Methods Equipment Needed Most of the equipment needed can already be found in your kitchen, or can be picked up easily. A closer look and further explanation of the methods used in the recipes in this ebook. DOUBLE BOILER- This is the most commonly and effective way to melt your waxes, butters and solid oils. To melt using the double boiler method, you will need a pyrex or heatproof bowl and a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water (about 3/4 full) the bowl needs to sit nicely on the saucepan, so that it is not touching the water (so be sure to use a saucepan that is the right size). Put saucepan onto hotplate and boil water with bowl on top and your ingredients in the bowl. Leave boiling until melted, and keep an eye on it for drying out or boiling over O T H E R W A Y S T O M E L T If you are in a hurry, it is possible to melt most ingredients in the microwave. Although I believe they may lose some of there nutrients in the process, so only use if you really need to. This can be handy for quickly melting coconut oil. Another way to melt coconut oil (as it has a low melt point) is to put the container with your coconut oil into a bowl of boiling water (from the kettle) and the hot water will melt it. You can also melt it fondue style in a bowl over a candle. IMMERSION BLENDER The easiest way to blend, for creating whipped butters and emulsified creams is with an immersion blender. If you wish to use another blender, that is fine, this is just the easiest way. It is easy to clean up and cheap to buy. GRINDING To make oat flour or to crush nuts into a fine powder for scrubs and bath soaks, a cheap coffee grinder, is a great way to quickly grind small quantities. S T R A I N W I T H M U S L I N C L OT H - 1. Small Funnel 2. Pyrex Bowl 3. Spoon 4. Thermometer 5. Measuring Jug 6. Measuring Cups 7. Saucepan 8. Muslin Cloth 9. Immersion Blender 10. Eye dropper 11. Mini Scoop ( 0.15cc pigment scoop ) 12. Wooden Spoon 13. Coffee Grinder 14. Measuring Spoons 15. Electronic Kitchen Scales (the most accurate for small quantities) - 11NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide When infusing oils with herbs, to stain them use a piece of muslin cloth hanging over a bowl and slowly pour oil over it, so the herbs are caught in the cloth and the oils drain into the bowl. Then pick up the edges of the cloth and ring out the last of the oils by hand. You can also use a nut milk bag. CLEANING UP AFTER- To clean equipment after using oils, butters and waxes, use boiling water straight from the kettle and wipe with paper towel or a cloth NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

8 B E N E F I T S O F E X F O L I AT I N G Improves Skin Texture Removes Dry Flaky Skin Minimizes The Appearance Of Large Pores Prevents Breakouts Evens Skin tone Body Scrubs F O R E X F O L I AT I N G D E A D S K I N A N D R E D U C I N G C E L L U L I T E O N T H E B O DY Helps Skin Care Products Penetrate The Skin Revive Circulation

9 B O DY S C R U B S VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Using the caster sugar and coconut oil as a base, try other dried flowers or herbs (e.g lavender, hibiscus, chamomile or calendula) and your favourite essential oil. You can also sub the coconut oil for other oils, such as Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil or Castor Oil. Rose & Vanilla SUGAR SCRUB A beautiful smelling, luxurious, spa style body scrub. Make your skin silky smooth & sweet smelling with this lovely scrub. Perfect for arms, back, legs and feet. Use in the bath or shower. M A K E S : 3 Jars (250g each) 2 Cups Caster Sugar 1 Cup Dried Rose petals 2/3 cup Coconut oil 6-8 drops Vanilla Essential Oil Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon 12 months 1. Melt coconut oil (Either using the double boiler method or in the microwave or stand in a bowl of hot water). 2. Crush up rose petals, by blending or crushing by hand. 3. Place sugar in bowl and add coconut oil and rose petals and essential oil and mix to combine 4. Scoop into jars. Take a small amount of product and gently massage into skin, then rinse off. Use on body, not face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

10 B O DY S C R U B S Choc Mint Cookie C H O C O L AT E A N D P E P P E R M I N T S U G A R S C R U B Amazing smelling sugar scrub! Smells like chocolate peppermint cookies, and will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Perfect for arms, back, legs and feet. Use in the bath or shower. M A K E S : 2 Jars (250g each) 2 cups Brown Sugar 2/3 cup Coconut oil 27g Cocoa Butter 1tsp Cacao Powder 6-8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon 12 months 1. Melt coconut oil and Cocoa butter (Either using the double boiler method or in the microwave). 2. Place sugar and cocoa powder in bowl and add coconut oil and cocoa butter and mix to combine, then add essential oil and mix. 3. Scoop into jars. Take a small amount of product and gently massage into skin, then rinse off. Use on body, not face. WA N T TO M A K E S O M E T H I N G S I M I L A R, BUT SUPER QUICK AND EASY? Just use brown sugar and olive oil, (1 cup sugar to 1/2 cup oil) then add your preferred essential oil or leave as is. A great combo when you need to quickly make a batch of scrub and only have whats in the pantry NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

11 B O DY S C R U B S Scrubbaccino Whip WHIPPED COFFEE AND SHEA SCRUB A combination of rich Shea butter and oils, whipped to moisturise and soften the skin, blended with exfoliating ground coffee and brown sugar. Creating a decadent all in one scrub and moisturiser, that will leave your skin silky smooth. M A K E S : 4 Jars (100g each) 1 cup Shea Butter ¼ cup Coconut Oil ¼ cup Almond Oil ¾ cup Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Coffee Grounds Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Stick Blender Spoon 12 months 1. Melt shea butter and coconut oil using double boiler method 2. Add almond oil, then put in fridge until it begins to set 3. Whip with stick blender 4. Add sugar and coffee grounds and continue to whip with blender, once a good spreadable consistency (not runny) scoop into jars. Note: In warmer weather you may need to refrigerate longer to get a good thick consistency. If you find it too soft or runny, just put back in the fridge for longer then whip again. N OT A FA N O F C O F F E E? Why not try substituting the coffee grounds for walnut kernel grounds. Or for a softer exfoliant, ground oats. Take a small amount of product and gently massage into skin, then rince off. Use on body, not face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

12 B O DY S C R U B S Calm and Smooth L AV E N D E R S A LT B O DY S C R U B A beautiful smelling, luxurious, spa style body salt scrub. Transform rough skin, to silky smooth and sweet smelling with this lovely scrub. Perfect for hands, back, legs and feet. The perfect scrub for crafters, gardeners or those who work with their hands or are on their feet all day, to truly rejuvenate tired skin. M A K E S : 2 Jars (250g each) 12 months 2 cups Salt (fine sea salt) 3/8 cup Coconut Oil 1/8 cup Almond Oil ½ cup Castor Oil ½ tsp Lavender Essential Oil ¼ cup Dried Lavender Petals 4 mini scoops Grape Mica (optional) VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon 1. Melt coconut oil 2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, making sure mica is well blended in to spread the colour. 3. Scoop into jars. Take a small amount of product and gently massage into skin, then rinse off. Use on body, not face. Why not try other dried flowers or herbs (e.g rose, hibiscus, chamomile or calendula) and your favourite essential oil. You could also try other finely ground salts (or grind yourself in a coffee grinder), such as Epsom salt or Himalayan salt. - 22NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

13 B O DY S C R U B S Green Goddess GREEN TEA SUGAR SCRUB Full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory. Green tea reduces swelling and tightens the skin. Perfect for arms, back, legs and feet. Use in the bath or shower. M A K E S : 3 Jars (250g each) 2 Cups Caster Sugar 4 Green Tea Teabags 2/3 cup Coconut oil 1 tbs French Green Clay Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon Scissors 12 months 1. Melt coconut oil (Either using the double boiler method or in the microwave or stand in a bowl of hot water). 2. Place sugar in bowl and add coconut oil and the contents of the teabags (cut open and empty out) and French Clay and mix to combine. 4. Scoop into jars. Take a small amount of product and gently massage into skin, then rinse off. Use on body, not face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

14 B O DY S C R U B S P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S Food based Scrub STRAIGHT FROM THE KITCHEN While salt or sugar mixed with an oil are the main ways to make a natural body scrub, here are some other quick ideas made from food ingredients. I have started with small quantities as these are one off use, increase quantities if you want to use more at once. M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Rose & Vanilla Choc Mint Cookie M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Scrubbaccino Whip Calm and Smooth M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Green Goddess Food Scrub SUGAR SCRUB ALMONDS + FRUIT WA L N U T + A P P L E + S P I C E 4 tbs Almond meal or LSA 2 tbs Mashed fruit (banana, strawberry or papaya) 4 tbs Ground Walnut Shells 4 tbs Stewed Apple (applesauce) ½ tsp Cinnamon Mix together use straight away. Mix together use straight away. GREEN TEA + KIWI 1 ½ tsp Green Tea Leaves 1 mashed Kiwi Fruit 3 teaspoon Cornflour or Almond Meal Enough Apple cider vinegar to make a paste. SUGAR SCRUB WHIPPED SCRUB S A LT S C R U B COCONUT + RICE ½ cup Freshly Grated Coconut 1 ½ tbs Ground Rice 30ml Coconut milk Mix together use straight away. Mix together use straight away. Apply to skin in circular motions. Wash off with warm water. Great to use in the shower NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide GREEN TEA SCRUB B O DY S C R U B

15 Lip Care FOR SOFT KISSABLE LIPS A N D N AT U R A L C O L O U R

16 LIP CARE Rose Bud Lips ROSE SUGAR LIP SCRUB Dry lips can be painful, and not very attractive. Just a simple rub of lip scrub on those parched lips can bring back lovely smooth beautiful lips. This yummy rose sugar lip scrub, smells like cupcakes and has a lovely soft pink tone from natural mica colour. M A K E S : 8 Jars (20g each) ½ cup Caster Sugar 1/6 cup Coconut oil 1 mini scoop Merlot Mica 5 drops Rose absolute 3% Essential Oil Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon 12 months 1. Melt coconut oil (Either using the double boiler method or in the microwave or stand in a bowl of hot water). 2. Place sugar in bowl and add coconut oil and Mica and Essential oil, mix well till colour is all through the sugar. 4. Scoop into jars. Take a small amount of scrub and rub across lips, rinse off than apply a balm. VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Use this recipe as a base and get creative with colours and flavours, just substitute the mica colour (be sure to only use lip safe colours) and essential oil. T I P : F or a smooth lips quick fix, just rub an old tooth brush on your lips than apply a balm NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

17 LIP CARE Honey Blossom Lips HONEY AND ROSE GERANIUM LIP B ALM A soft, nourishing smooth lip balm, perfect for dry lips, and to add a little shine, with the sweet taste of honey. M A K E S : 6 Jars (20g each) 2 tbs Beeswax 2 tbs Shea Butter 1 tbs Coconut oil 1.5 tbs Almond oil ½ tbsp Honey 1 mini scoop Raspberry Mica 8 drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Small funnel 12 months 1. Melt beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil and honey in a double boiler, till all melted. 2. Stir to make sure honey mixes in and add mica and essential oil Note: let the oils slightly cool for 1-2 min before adding essential oil, so the oils properties are not ruined. 3. Give another stir before gently pouring into jars through a small funnel. Then leave to set. Note: Be careful not to delay pouring, so the mix does not harden during the pouring stage. Once essential oil is added work fast. For a simple, plain honey lip balm skip the mica and essential oil. Rub a small amount of lip balm on your finger then apply to lips. TIPS: If you prefer a lip balm push stick to a balm pot, pour into a lip balm push stick, this recipe works great in push sticks. - 32NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

18 LIP CARE Not a fan of deep red? Try other colours, use the same base recipe but use other Mica colours. VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Want to make lip balm with food rather than mica for colouring? Try beetroot powder, hibiscus powder, cocoa powder or even cinnamon. Perfect Pout DEEP RED LIP BALM A soft smooth lip balm, perfect for dry lips, and to add a little shine, with added mica red pigment for a little colour and gorgeous looking lips. M A K E S : 5 Jars (20g each) ¼ cup Coconut oil ¼ cup Almond Oil 2 tbs Beeswax 1-2 drops Vitamin E ¼ tsp Deep Red Mica (add more if you want more colour on the lips) Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Small funnel Small Stick to stir 12 months 1. Melt beeswax, almond oil and coconut oil, in a double boiler, till all melted. 2. Let the oils slightly cool for 1-2 min before adding vitamin E and Mica 3. Stir well to mix colour through, then gently pour into jars through a small funnel. 4. Then leave to set. Note: Be careful not to delay pouring, so the mix does not harden during the pouring stage. Once vitamin E and mica is added work fast. Rub a small amount of lip balm on your finger then apply to lips. - 34NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

19 LIP CARE How about Red Velvet Cake Lip Balm? Just sub half the cacao powder for beetroot powder or red mica, and use vanilla essential oil instead of peppermint. VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Choc Mint Lips C H O C O L AT E A N D P E P P E R M I N T L I P B A L M A soft smooth lip balm, perfect for dry lips, and to add a little shine, with refreshing peppermint. M A K E S : 4 Jars (20g each) 2 tbs Coconut oil 2 tbs Cocoa butter 2 tbs Beeswax 1 tsp Cacao powder 40 drops Peppermint essential oil 1-2 drops Vitamin E Heatproof bowl Saucepan Lip balm Push Tubes (Note: This recipe is a more solid balm compared to my others, so it tends to work better in a push stick than in a jar/pot ) Bowl Small funnel 12 months 1. Melt beeswax, cocoa butter and coconut oil in a double boiler, till all melted. 2. Remove from heat and stir in cacao powder, and then essential oil and vitamin E. Note: Let the oils slightly cool for 1-2 min before adding essential oil and vitamin e, so the oils properties are not ruined. 3. Give another stir before gently pouring into tubes through a small funnel. Then leave to set. Note: Be careful not to delay pouring, so the mix does not harden during the pouring stage. Once essential oil is added work fast. Rub balm across your lips to soften. Note: Just like edible chocolates, this lip balm can get heat damaged, so store in a cool place in hot weather. - 36NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

20 LIP CARE VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : No more Gaso Vaso Swap the olive oil for another carrier oil of choice. Add colour with some Mica or beetroot powder.. S I M P L E L I P B A L M P L U S G R E AT VA S E L I N E A LT E R N AT I V E A simple lip balm recipe. A great alternative to Vaseline, and can be used for anything you would normally use Vaseline for. M A K E S : 6 Jars (20g each) ¼ cup Coconut Oil ¼ cup Olive Oil 2 tbs Beeswax 12 months 1. Melt beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler, till all melted. 2. Remove from heat and add olive oil. 3. Pour into jars through a funnel and allow to cool to set. Rub balm across your lips to soften. Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jars Bowl Small funnel - 38NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

21 LIP CARE For easy to find natural colour, try beetroot powder, hibiscus powder and/or cocoa powder. Increase the amount of colourant for a stronger colour. VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : Pucker Up RED LIPSTICK A natural alternative to lipstick, and for a fraction of the cost. Try a variety of Mica Colours to find your perfect colour, or try beetroot powder. M A K E S : About 6 lipsticks 1 tbs Coconut Oil 1 tbs Shea Butter 1 tbs Beeswax ½ tsp Merlot Sparkle Mica (or Mica colour of choice) Add more for a stronger color. 12 months 1. Melt beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil, in a double boiler, till all melted. 2. Once melted add Mica. 3. Stir well to mix colour through, then gently pour into push sticks or lipstick container through a small funnel. 4. Then leave to set. Heatproof bowl Saucepan Lip balm push sticks or a lipstick container (I used an old lipstick, cleaned it out with boiling water and re-used) Bowl Small stick to stir Small funnel Apply directly to lips, purse lips and rub together for even coverage. - 40NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

22 WITH L O A DE Perfect Pout A DE WITH L O E Pucker Up V E No More Gaso Vaso *+ M WITH L O V M DE WITH L O E Lips A WITH L O V E Honey Blossom DE Choc Mint Lips M DE V A A E Rose Bud Lips M WITH L O E M DE V A V M P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S feed your skin like you feed your body when you eat food, the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help to break down and flush away chemicals. but when you put something on your skin, it goes straight to your organs through the bloodstream.

23 Hands and Nails S O F T A N D S M O OT H T R E AT S F O R HARD WORKING HANDS

24 HAND & NAIL CARE Soft Touch ROSE AND HIBISCUS HAND CREAM A beautiful soft and nourishing hand cream, to rejuvenate dry skin, and leave your hands feeling soft and supple. It smells like a flower garden! M A K E S : 3 Jars (50ml each) 4 tsp Olive Oil 2 tsp Almond Oil 2 tsp Cocoa Butter 2 tsp Beeswax 2 tbsp Veg-emulse 80ml Hibiscus tea 40ml Rosewater 2 tsp Vegetable Glycerin 8 drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil 8 drops Rose Essential Oil 2-3 drops Vitamin E 3 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt the oils, wax and butters. 2. Boil kettle to make hibiscus tea, pour 80ml into bowl or mug, add rosewater while tea is hot, then add glycerin. 3. Once oils melted, mix in tea(with rose water and glycerin) and blend straight away. 4.Then add essential oils and vit E. Keep blending until it forms a smooth cream. 5. Spoon into jars. Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Immersion blender spoon Massage into hands. Alway use dry hands, as water can contaminate the cream and cause it to go mouldy. You can make the tea with distilled water to help increase shelf life. If you can t get Veg-Emulse, just use more beeswax, the final texture of the cream won t be as silky smooth, but it still works. VA R I AT I O N I D E A S : You could also try other tea flavours, using loose leaf is best. Why not try a calming tea like chamomile. - 46NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

25 HAND & NAIL CARE Nailed it! CUTICLE BALM Soften dry nails and cuticles with this lovely natural balm. M A K E S : 2 Jars (20g each) 4 tsp of Beeswax 4 tsp of Shea Butter 1 tsp of Coconut Oil 10 drops Lemon Essential oil (or essential oil of choice) 12 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt the oil, wax and butter. 2. Once melted, leave for 1 min, then add essential oil. 3. Pour into jars using small funnel. 4. Allow to set Massage into cuticles. Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Small Funnel - 48NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

26 HAND & NAIL CARE The Gardener GARDENER S HAND SCRUB The perfect scrub for gardeners, crafters and anyone who s hands take a rough beating and need a good scrubbing. M A K E S : 1 Jars (250g each) 1 cup Caster Sugar or salt for a courser scrub 2 tbs Olive Oil Zest of 1 Lemon ½ Lemon juiced 2 Sprigs Rosemary 3 months 1. Put sugar into a bowl. 2. Grate zest of 1 lemon into the bowl, then add lemon juice and olive oil 3. Chop up rosemary finely and add to the mix 4.Stir all together until combined, then scoop into jar. Rub into hands, then rinse off with warm water. Bowl Lemon Juicer Fine Grater Jar DID YOU KNOW? If you get super glue on your fingers, you can get it off using a salt scrub! Lots of scrubbing and rinsing and you can get the glue off your fingers. - 48NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

27 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E Soft Touch HAND CREAM M A D E W I T H L OV E Nailed it CUTICLE BALM M A D E W I T H L OV E The Gardener HAND SCRUB healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness

28 Face and Eyes C L E A N S E, TO N E, M O I S T U R I S E, C A R E A N D P R E T T Y U P, A L L N A T U R A L L Y

29 FACE & EYES Bare Beauty FACIAL CLEANSER AND MAKE UP REMOVER An all in one cleanser and make up remover. Most facial cleansers are soap based, but this cleanser is more like a balm, it removes makeup and cleanses the face without destroying your skin s acid mantle (which a soap based cleanser will do). This cleanser contains honey, honey has an acidic ph, which keeps your skins acid mantle intact and the ph balance of your skin happy, and allows it to deal with bacteria as bacteria can t thrive in an acidic environment. Making perfect for glowing blemish free skin. M A K E S : 2 Jars (100ml each) 10 tbs Almond Oil 4 tbs Vegetable Glycerin 2 tbs Honey 2 tbs Beeswax 1 tbs Rosewater 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil 2-3 drops Vitamin E 2 drop Lemon Essential Oil Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Bowl Spoon Stick Blender For a simplified version, use 70ml coconut oil, 20ml olive oil 2tsp distilled water and 1 ½ tsp honey. Melt in double boiler the oils, than heat the water and honey and mix in with a blender until emulsified. For a very simple cleanser, you can simple cleanse your face with just honey, oil (avocado, apricot kernel, macadamia, olive or sweet almond), Rhassoul clay or milk. 6 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt the beeswax and honey. 2. In a separate bowl, mix the almond oil and rosewater add the rosewater gradually and whisk to make the oil and water to emulsify 3. Stir in the vegetable glycerin. 4. Then add the essential oils and vitamin E. 5. Finally blend in the beeswax and honey with the cold ingredients using a stick blender. 6. Scoop into containers. Apply to face, then wipe off using a warm wet face cloth. SIMPLE CLEANSE: - 56NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

30 FACE & EYES FACE & EYES Tone up AC N E P RO N E S K I N TO N E R N AT U R A L TO N E R S No need to buy fancy toners, natural toners are simple and easy, and great for your pores. 1 cup Witch Hazel, 1/2 tsp Tea Tree Essential Oil, 1/2 cup Chamomile Water. Mix in a bottle, shake before use. Lifespan: 8 months. WITCH HAZEL R O S E WAT E R DILUTED APPLE C U C U M B E R TO N E R CIDER VINEGAR Witch HazelA great natural astringent, for oily and acne prone skin. Also easy to find, often in the supermarket. Rose watergreat for normal to oily skin, a gentle and beautifully smelling natural astringent. Apple Cider Vinegar, is a great toner, however not suitable on it s own, either dilute with distilled water or add a bit to witch hazel or rosewater. Never use more than 50% ACV 1/2 cup Cucumber Juice, 1/2 cup Witch Hazel, 1tsp Tincture of Benzoin Mix in a bottle, strain through a sieve or coffee filter, store in a bottle. Lifespan: 1-2 weeks. G R E E N T E A TO N E R 2 teabags of Green tea brewed in a pot, 1tsp Honey, 4 drops Lavender or YlangYlang Essential Oil. Pour tea into bottle, add honey and essential oil, shake well. R O S E A N D A L O E V E R A TO N E R ( F O R D RY S K I N ) 1/2 cup Witch hazel, 1/2 cup Distilled water, 4tbs Aloe Vera Gel, 4tbs Rosewater and 4tbs Vegetable Glycerin. Mix in a bottle, shake before use. Lifespan: 8 months. - 57NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide TO USE TONERS: Either use a fine spray bottle to spray on your face, or pour a little on a cotton wool ball and dab on face. - 58NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

31 FACE & EYES If you want to keep things simple, you can just use coconut oil or just Aloe Vera to moisturise your face. SIMPLE MOISTURISE: Cleopatera s secret ROSE FACE CREAM Cleopatera was known for her love of roses and her beautiful skin. A lovely soft face cream, to rejuvenate the skin, and leave it feeling soft and supple. It smells divine with a soft rose scent. M A K E S : 7 Jars (50ml each) 20g Beeswax 1/3 cup Coconut oil 150ml Rosewater 100ml Aloe Vera Gel ½ cup Almond Oil ½ tsp Rose Essential Oil 4 drops Vitamin E Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Separate Bowl Immersion blender Spoon 3-6 months 1. Melt beeswax and coconut oil in double boiler. 2. Meanwhile, mix rose water and aloe vera in a separate bowl or cup. 3. Once wax and oil are melted, allow to cool for 2 min. *Note: You need to work fast at this point to achieve emulsion. 4. Pour your almond oil, essential oil and vit e in. 5. Then, start blending with a stick blender, while gently pouring your rosewater and aloe vera mix in. Blend until the water and oil are well homogenized, into a soft cream (may be runny at first but will thicken as it cools) 6.Spoon into jars. Massage into face. Alway use dry hands, as water can contaminate the cream and cause it to go mouldy. - 60NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

32 FACE & EYES Skin Food SIMPLE FOOD SKIN FIXES Before you throw away peel. you could be using it on your face! Here are some great ideas to use your kitchen scraps for your facial treatments. BANANA PEEL PA PAYA P E E L S T R AW B E R RY S C R A P S Rub the inside of banana peel on your face. A great face mask treatment. Wonderful for dry skin, rub the inside of the peel on your face, or even hands. A great skin brightener, for when you aren t getting enough sleep and need to brighten the skin. Just rub off cuts on your face then rinse away. KIWI PEEL LEMON EGG WHITE Another great brightener, and also wonderful for tightening pores. Just rub the inside of the peel over your face. After juicing a lemon, use the leftover on your face to help with acne. Left over egg whites? Beat then smooth over face, rinse off after 20min for a face mask. For dry skin add a little honey or oil. - 61NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

33 FACE & EYES Facial Scrubs GENTLE SCRUBS FOR THE FACE Body scrubs use heavy exfoliants, but for the face it is important to use soft to mild exfoliants, to prevent damaging the skin with harsh abrasives. Just because a tougher exfoliant feels like it is doing more does not mean it is better fir te skin. SOFT EXFOLIANTS Milk Powders (including buttermilk, dairy milk, goat milk, yoghurt and coconut milk), Strawberry puree and other food puree. MILD EXFOLIANTS Almond flour, LSA, chickpea flour, rice flour, clay, vanilla bean specks, jojoba wax beads, tea and herb powders and oat flour. O AT + H O N E Y S T R AW B E R RY SCRUB SCRUB 1/4 cup Oat flour + 1/8 cup Honey + 1/8 cup Almond Oil 2 Strawberries mashed + 2tbs Almond meal + 1 tsp Almond Oil. ALMOND SCRUB 1/4 cup Almond Meal or LSA + 1/4 cup Almond Oil - 64 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

34 FACE & EYES FACE & EYES Facial Masks N AT U R A L FA C E M A S K S Draw out impurities and pamper your face with beautiful face masks. FOOD BASED MASKS Simple, quick one off use masks- fun for a spa party, pampering or a quick mix up before a shower. N AT U R A L M A S K S Face masks can be made with clay or food, clay masks keep longer (add liquid component when making up your mask), but for a quick cheap kitchen mask, food based masks are great for making one off masks. B E N T O N I T E C L AY Bentonite absorbs and removes toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals. Try one part bentonite clay + one part cacao powder + 1 part liquid. FRENCH GREEN CLAY Detoxifying and exfoliating, also great for sunburn. Try 2 part green clay with 1 part aloe vera juice and 1 part water. AUSTRALIAN PINK BANANA AND C L AY AVO C A D O Great for sensitive skin, and dry wrinkled skin. Try 2 park pink clay + 1 part honey and 1 part rosewater. When ready to use, mix your clay mask with one of the following, to form a paste, 2 parts mask, 1 part liquid) then apply to your face, leave for about 10-20min then rinse off with warm water. Mix with: Water, Almond oil, Olive oil, Kefir, Milk, Nut Milk, Floral water or Apple Cider Vinegar. ½ Avocado + ½ Banana + 1 ½ tbs Yoghurt 1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil Mash and mix to form a paste. Massage onto face and leave for 10-20min then rinse EGG + LEMON HONEY + APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1 Egg White beaten + 1tbs Almond Oil (or olive oil) + 2tsp Lemon juice. Mix together (add arrowroot flour if you need to thicken it). Massage onto face and leave for 10-20min then rinse off. I once heard a story about a girl who cured her acne by applying honey to her face regularly. You can try just honey, or for added benefits. 2 tsp Honey + 1tsp Apple cider Vinegar. Mix to form a paste. Massage onto face and leave for 10-20min then rinse off with warm water. Other clays to try- Kaolin Clay, Fuller s Earth, Moroccan red clay, Brazillian Pink (and Purple) clays, Rhaassoul, Mediteranean (in various colours), Sea Clay and Yellow Slit NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide - 66 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

35 FACE & EYES S I M P L E E Y E T R E AT M E N T : Simply place sliced cucumber over your eyes for 10min to reduce dark circles and puffiness. The ascorbic acid and caffeic acid in cucumbers brings down the water retention in the eyes. Cutea Eyes CUCUMBER AND GREEN TEA EYE BALM A lovely gentle, all natural eye cream, for dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles. To lighten, tighten and rejuvenate skin around the eyes. M A K E S : 3 Jars (20ml each) 4 tbs Almond Oil 2 tbs Shea Butter 1 ½ tsp Beeswax 2 bag Green Tea 2 drops Vitamin E Oil 1 tsp Cucumber Extract 10 drops Evening Primrose Oil 1 mini scoop French Green Clay (optional) Heatproof bowl Saucepan Jar/s Small Funnel Cheesecloth Pour-able Bowl/ Jug 6 months 1. Melt the almond oil, shea butter, and beeswax in a double boiler 2. Once the oils are melted, open the green tea bags and pour it into the melted oils 3. Leave over low heat for another 20 minutes 4. Then pour the oil mix through cheesecloth into jug to remove the green tea leaves. 5. Mix in the evening primrose oil, cucumber extract and vitamin E oil, and green clay Pour into jars ( using a small funnel may make this easier) and allow to set. Lightly tap around eye in the evening NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

36 FACE & EYES The Foundation F O U N DAT I O N P O W D E R A simple make your own natural mix foundation powder. Plus it smells wonderful too. M A K E S : 1 Jars (150g each) ½ tbs Cacao 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger 1 tsp Maca (I found this helped add a little more yellow to the tint ) 2 ½ tbs Arrowroot Powder Note: These are the base amount, you may need to adjust for your skin tone. 12 months + 1. Mix everything but the arrowroot powder 2. Add more of any ingredients you feel you need to get the pigment right for your skin. (it will be darker, but needs to match the tone) 3. Then add the arrowroot to lighten it. My quantity is for a very light tone, so start with less and build up if you have darker skin. Brush on with a powder brush and blend into skin. Bowl Spoon Jar - 70 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

37 FACE & EYES Splash of Colour BRONZER AND BLUSH Add a splash of colour to your complexion naturally with these bronzer and blush blends. M A K E S : Up to you BRONZER½ tsp Ground Cinnamon ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg ½ tsp Cocoa Powder ½ tsp Cornstarch BLUSH½ tsp Arrowroot Powder ½ tsp Cocoa Powder ½ tsp Hibiscus Powder (or Beetroot Powder or Red Mica) 12 months + 1. Use these amounts as a base, and play around with adding more of any ingredient, till you get your desired tone and colour. 2. Mix it all well, and put in a jar, and use with a makeup brush. Brush on with a powder brush and blend into skin. Bowl Spoon Jars - 72 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

38 FACE & EYES Lovely Lashes CHARCOAL MASCARA Have gorgeous lashes, without the lashes of chemicals. M A K E S : 1 tube 1 tsp Activated Charcoal 1 tsp Bentonite Clay ½ tsp Vegetable Glycerin 1 tsp Aloe Vera Gel 12 months + 1. Mix up with a spoon. 2. Then either scoop into a mascara container or a jar, and use with an old mascara brush. Use mascara brush to apply to lashes. Bowl Spoon Jar and old mascara brush or Mascara tube - 74 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

39 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Bare Beauty Cleopatra s Secret CLEANSER FACE CREAM M A D E W I T H L OV E Tone Up M M A WITH L O DE WITH L O The Foundation WITH L O E Lovely Lashes V E Splash of Colour DE E DE A V Cutea Eyes V M WITH L O E A DE V A M TONER beauty is more than skin deep... the average person slathers, lathers, rubs and sprays, 10 different skin care products on their body every day, and we absorb the nearly 130 chemicals we expose ourselves to regularly

40 Bath Time R E L A X, R E J U V E N AT E A N D D E TOX

41 B AT H T I M E Tranquille Tub C H A M O M I L E & C A L E N D U L A B AT H S A LT S A relaxing, blissful, detoxing mix of bath salts and herbs. The perfect way to soothe your body and unwind. Includes Dead Sea salt, Epsom Salt, Bentonite Clay, Organic Chamomile and Calendula Petals with bergamot essential oil. M A K E S : 2 Jars (300g each) 1 ½ cups Epsom Salt ½ cup Dead Sea Salt 1 tsp Bentonite Clay ¼ cup Dried Chamomile Flowers ¼ cup Dried Calendula Petals ½ tsp Bergamot Essential oil 12 months 1. Mix all salts and herbs together. 2. Add essential oil and mix. 3. Then spoon into jars. Sprinkle into a warm bath (however much you like) get in, relax and enjoy! Jar/s Bowl Spoon VA R I AT I O N S : To simplify you can use just Epsom salt and mix in your favourite herbal petals. You could even use Chamomile Tea NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

42 B AT H T I M E VA R I AT I O N S : Blissful Bathe Want to add a dash of colour to your bath salts? For natural colouring try blend in a coloured Mica powder. C O R N F L O W E R & H I B I S C U S B AT H S A LT S A relaxing, blissful, detoxing mix of bath salts and herbs. The perfect way to soothe your body and unwind. Includes Dead Sea salt, Himalayan bath salt, Epsom Salt, dried cornflower and dried hibiscus with calming lavender essential oil. M A K E S : 2 Jars (300g each) 1cup + 3tbs Epsom Salt ½ cup Dead Sea Salt ½ cup Himalayan Pink Bath salt ¼ cup Cornflower petals ¼ cup Hibiscus flower petals ½ tsp Lavender essential oil 12 months 1. Mix all salts and herbs together. 2. Add essential oil and mix. 3. Then spoon into jars. Sprinkle into a warm bath (however much you like) get in, relax and enjoy! Jar/s Bowl Spoon - 82 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

43 B AT H T I M E Oat and Goat M I L K B AT H P O W D E R A relaxing and soothing milk bath powder, to create a hydrating, soothing and healing oat and milk bath. Perfect for all ages, even suitable for babies and toddlers. A great way to sooth dry and sensitive skin. M A K E S : 3 Jars (200g each) 2 cups Oats 4 tbs Goats Milk Powder 8 tbsp Buttermilk Powder 1 tsp Calendula Extract (optional) 1 tsp Hydrolysed Oats (optional) 12 months 1. Grind oats in coffee grinder, to make oat flour. 2. Mix in a bowl, oats, goats milk powder and buttermilk powder. 3. Add Calendula extract and hydrolysed oats and mix well. 4. Then spoon into jars. Jar/s Bowl Spoon Coffee Grinder Sprinkle into a warm bath (however much you like) get in, relax and enjoy! Suitable for kids too. VA R I AT I O N S : Prefer to keep the bath clean? Put the mix in the end of an old stocking or muslin bag and hang in the water. For a more floral scent, add dried flower petals to the mix like rose or lavender. Can t get special milk powders? Try regular milk powder NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

44 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Tranquille Tub Blissful Bathe B AT H S A LT S B AT H S A LT S M A D E W I T H L OV E Oat and Goat M I L K B AT H beautiful skin begins with exceptional skincare

45 Baby and Muma A L L N AT U R A L C A R E F O R YO U R L I T T L E O N E S

46 BABY AND MUMA VA R I AT I O N S : You can sub the chamomile buds for chamomile essential oil, just add a few drops, less is best with babies. Powder Puff C H A M O M I L E N AT U R A L B A B Y P O W D E R A relaxing and soothing milk bath powder, to create a hydrating, soothing and healing oat and milk bath. Perfect for all ages, even suitable for babies and toddlers. A great way to sooth dry and sensitive skin. M A K E S : 1 Shaker (250g each) ¼ cup Arrowroot Flour ½ tbs Bentonite Clay 1 tbs Dried Chamomile Flowers 12 months 1. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix well 2. Transfer into shaker Sprinkle onto babies bum with shaker, after a nappy change. Bowl Spoon Shaker - 90 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

47 BABY AND MUMA Baby Bums ZINC BOTTOM BUTTER A beautifully soft baby nappy rash cream. This nappy cream is soft, thin, silky and smooth compared to most brands that tend to be very thick and creamy. This means it glides better on the skin, and does not spoil cloth nappies. M A K E S : 3 Jars (50ml each) 2/3 cup Coconut Oil 1/8 cup Beeswax 2/3 cup Zinc Oxide (non-nano) Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Stick Blender 6 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt coconut oil and beeswax. 2. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then and add zinc oxide. 3. Then blend using stick blender to combine. Be sure zinc is well blended in. 4. Pour into jars. Allow to set. Gently apply to babies bottom or on rash affected area, rub in. Note: This cream will be softer in warm weather and a bit harder in cool weather, but even if hard will massage softly into skin NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

48 BABY AND MUMA Precious Bum ZINC AND C ASTOR OIL BOTTOM BUTTER A lovely thick, traditional style nappy cream. Makes a great rash and barrier cream. Lovely and thick, to help prevent nappy rash. This cream is for use with disposable nappies, for those looking for a natural alternative to traditional nappy barrier and rash creams. M A K E S : 4 Jars (50ml each) 1 cup Castor Oil ½ tbs Veg-Emulse 2 ½ tbs Beeswax ½ cup Coconut Oil 1 2/3 tbs Zinc Oxide (non-nano) Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Stick Blender 6 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt beeswax, veg-emulse and coconut oil. 2. Once melted pour in Castor oil. 3. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then add zinc oxide. 4. Then blend using stick blender to combine. 4. Pour into jars. Allow to set. Gently apply to babies bottom or on rash affected area, rub in. Note: Not suitable for cloth nappy users, only for use with disposables NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

49 BABY AND MUMA VA R I AT I O N S : You can swap the almond oil for macadamia oil, olive oil or another carrier oil of choice. Muma Soft Did you know expressing a bit of milk on the nipple and letting it air a little can also help with sores and chaffing. LANOLIN NIPPLE BALM Beautiful hydrating lanolin balm. Perfect for extremely dry, chapped skin. Great for sore nipples when breastfeeding, dry chapped skin or dry winter lips. M A K E S : 4 Jars (20g each) 3 tbs Pharmaceutical Grade Lanolin 1 tbs Beeswax 1 tbs Almond Oil 2 drops Vitamin E 12 months 1. Use double boiler method to melt beeswax, almond oil and lanolin. 2. Once melted leave for 1-2 minutes then add vitamin E. 3. Pour into jars using a small funnel. Allow to set. Gently apply to breastfeeding nipple or chaffed skin Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Small Funnel - 96 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

50 BABY AND MUMA Gentle Wash B A B Y B AT H WA S H A simple natural soap wash for cleaning your little ones. M A K E S : 1 Jars (20g each) ¼ cup Castile soap ½ cup Water ¼ tsp Avocado Oil (can be swapped for oil of choice) 12 months 1. Mix all the ingredients into a bottle or soap dispenser. Gently rub into skin and wash away. Bottle or soap dispenser - 98 NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

51 BABY AND MUMA Bump & Bruise COMFREY BALM A wonderful multi purpose healing balm for minor cuts, grazes, burns, bumps, sprains. M A K E S : 6 Jars (20g each) ¼ cup Comfrey Petals ½ cup Olive Oil 125ml Comfrey Oil 15g Beeswax 2 drops Vitamin E 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Small Funnel Mason Jar 12 months First to make your comfry oil. Fill a mason jar with the comfry petals, and then pour the olive oil over it, close up your jar and write the date on it. Leave in a cupboard for 4 weeks, giving it a shake every now and then. After 4 weeks, strain the oil, and you have Comfrey oil! 1. Use double boiler method to melt beeswax. Allow to cool for 1-2 min. 2. Once melted add oil, vit E and Lavender essential oil. 3. Pour into jars using a small funnel. Allow to set. Apply to minor cuts, grazes, burns, bumps and sprains. Great to have on hand in your first aid kit NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

52 BABY AND MUMA Rash & Scratch CALENDULA BALM A wonderful multi purpose healing balm for rashes, scratches, cuts, scrapes and dry skin. M A K E S : 6 Jars (20g each) ¼ cup Calendula Petals ½ cup Olive Oil 125ml Comfry Oil 15g Beeswax 2 drops Vitamin E 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Small Funnel Mason Jar 12 months First to make your comfry oil. Fill a mason jar with the comfry petals, and then pour the olive oil over it, close up your jar and write the date on it. Leave in a cupboard for 2 weeks, giving it a shake every now and then. After 2 weeks, strain the oil, and you have Calendula oil! 1. Use double boiler method to melt beeswax. Allow to cool for 1-2 min. 2. Once melted add oil, vit E and Lavender essential oil. 3. Pour into jars using a small funnel. Allow to set. Apply to rashes, cuts, scratches, scrapes and dry skin. Great to have on hand in your first aid kit NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

53 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Powder Puff Baby Bums BABY POWDER NAPPY CREAM M A D E W I T H L OV E Precious Bum M M DE WITH L O Gentle Wash Bump & Bruise E E Rash & Scratch WITH L O V A WITH L O DE E DE A V Muma Soft V M WITH L O E A DE V A M ZINC NAPPY CREAM your baby s thin skin is sensitive to nearly everything, including your touch lots of kisses, massages, and touch stimulate the production of his feel-good hormones boosting the bonding process.

54 Body Butter F O R S I L K Y S M O OT H H Y D R AT E D S K I N

55 B O DY B U T T E R VA R I AT I O N S : You can mix things up with a different tea flavour and different floral waters and essential oils. e.g For a relaxing evening butter try Chamomile Water with Green tea and Chamomile essential oil. Rosey Soft RO S E A N D H I B I S C U S B O DY B U T T E R A beautiful floral girly body butter, for silky smooth skin. M A K E S : 2 Jars (60g each) ½ cup Coconut Oil ½ cup Shea Butter 1 tsp Beeswax 2 tbsp Jojoba Oil 2 tbsp Rose Water a few drops of Hibiscus Tea (enough to colour) ½ tsp Vegetable Glycerin 4 drops Vitamin E 20 drops Rose Essential Oil (3% in jojoba) 4-6 months 1. Melt oil, butter and wax., using the double boiler method. 2. Meanwhile make a cup of hibiscus tea, use filtered water or distilled water, to maximize shelf life and prevent contamination. 3. Once oil, butter and wax is melted add a few drops of the tea and the other ingredients. 4. Put in fridge for 30min to 1 hr. 5. Once chilled, mix with stick blender until smooth. Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Stick Blender Apply to and rub gently into skin. Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and stomach. It is a bit thick for you face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

56 B O DY B U T T E R VA R I AT I O N S : For a very simple fix for dry skin, just simply use coconut oil, or whip some shea butter. Chococo SHEA AND COCOA B O DY B U T T E R A lovely silky body butter, ideal for sensitive skin or to use during pregnancy to help prevent stretch marks. It is so soft and melts like butter as it glides onto your skin. M A K E S : 5 Jars (100g each) ½ cup Coconut Oil ½ cup Cocoa butter ½ cup Shea Butter ½ cup Almond Oil 2 drops Vitamin E 4-6 months 1. Melt coconut oil and butters using double boiler method. 2. Once melted add the almond oil and after 1-2 min add vitamin E. 3. Put in fridge for 1-2 hours till it begins to go solid, but not rock hard. 4. Once chilled, mix with stick blender until smooth. Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Stick Blender Apply to and rub gently into skin. Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and stomach. It is a bit thick for you face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

57 B O DY B U T T E R VA R I AT I O N S : If you don t have jojoba oil, just use more almond oil or swap for another carrier oil. Endless Summer M A N G O B O DY B U T T E R A lovely silky body butter, ideal for sensitive skin or to use during pregnancy to help prevent stretch marks. It is so soft and melts like butter as it glides onto your skin. M A K E S : 4 Jars (100g each) ¾ cup Mango Butter ¼ cup Shea Butter ½ cup Coconut Oil 1/8 cup Jojoba oil ½ Almond Oil 2 tbs Arrowroot powder 1 tsp Orange Essential Oil 4 drops Vitamin E 4-6 months 1. Melt coconut oil and butters using double boiler method. 2. Once melted add the almond and jojoba oil and after 1-2 min add vit E. 3. Put in fridge for 1-2 hours till it begins to go solid, but not rock hard. 4. Once chilled, mix with stick blender until smooth. Jar/s Bowl Saucepan Stick Blender Apply to and rub gently into skin. Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and stomach. It is a bit thick for you face NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

58 B O DY B U T T E R VA R I AT I O N S : Try other flavours and scents by using different essential oils or blends. Lush Vanilla Bar VA N I L L A L OT I O N B A R S Silky soft lotion bars, great if you prefer your body butter in solid for. Make them in a silicone tray for a bar or in push sticks for an on the go roll on lotion. M A K E S : 5 bars (50g each) 1/3 cup Beeswax 1/3 cup Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Cocoa Butter 5 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil ¼ tsp Vitamin E Oil 6-12 months 1. Melt the beeswax, coconut oil and cocoa butter in a double boiler. 2. Once melted, add the vanilla essential oil and vitamin E and mix. 3. Pour into mold, then allow to set. You can put them in the fridge to speed things up. Once set, pop them out and they are ready to use! Silicon mold or push sticks Bowl Saucepan Rub bar onto skin. It will melt from your body warmth. Note: They are solid at room temp, but if exposed to heat or a very hot day, they can melt, so you may want to store them in the fridge in hot weather. Or if they accidentally melt, you can simply re-melt them down and re-mold NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

59 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E Rosey Soft H I B I S C U S B O DY B U T T E R M A D E W I T H L OV E Chococo S H E A B O DY B U T T E R M A D E W I T H L OV E Endless Summer M A N G O B O DY B U T T E R nature does not hurry, and yet everything is accomplished

60 Smelling Sweet N AT U R A L D E O D O R A N T A N D P E R F U M E S

61 SWEET SMELLING The Vanilla Tree VA N I L L A A N D T E A T R E E D E O D O R A N T PA S T E Want a powerful deodorant that keep you dry and smelling good, without all the nasty ingredients like aluminum? This deodorant is a lovely simple deodorant that will protect you all day, with all natural ingredients. M A K E S : 3 Jars (50g each) 12 months ¼ cup Coconut Oil ¼ cup Baking Soda ¼ cup Arrowroot Powder 2 tbs Beeswax 2 tbs Shea Butter 1 tsp Tea tree Essential Oil ¼ tsp Vanilla Essential Oil 1. Melt in coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter in a double boiler 2. Once melted mix in baking soda, arrowroot, and essential oils. 3. Pour into containers. Rub a small amount under your arms. Saucepan Bowl Jars Note: If you are used to commercial deodorant, you may find this a bit different at first, but you will quickly fall in love! It works so well! Please note this deodorant contains baking soda and tea tree essential oil, which some kind find irritate their skin, if you are aware of such a skin sensitivity, this may not be for you, but it will not be a problem for most people. VA R I AT I O N S : While Tea Tree Essential Oil has extra benefits for a deodorant, some do not like the smell, so feel free to try other scents, to find a smell you like NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

62 SWEET SMELLING Romance FLORAL SOLID PERFUME Silky soft lotion bars, great if you prefer your body butter in solid for. Make them in a silicone tray for a bar or in push sticks for an on the go roll on lotion. M A K E S : 3 jars (20g each) 20g Beeswax 2 tsp Jojoba Oil 2 tsp Apricot Kernel Oil 5 drops Rose Geranium Essential oil 5 drops Lavender Essential oil 5 drops Ylang Ylang Essential oil 5 drops Evening Primrose Oil 8 drops Rosemary Essential oil 12 months 1. Melt the beeswax and oils in a double boiler. 2. Once melted, sit for 2 min then add the essential oils. 3. Pour into jars through funnel. Then allow to set. Rub with finger to soften, then massage onto wrist and or neck or other favourite scent spots. Jars Small Funnel Bowl Saucepan NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

63 SWEET SMELLING Luxury L U X U R I O U S S C E N T E D L I Q U I D S P R AY P E R F U M E Perfume Blend ideas MORE BLEND IDEAS Solid perfume may be a great on the go carry perfume, but if you prefer a more traditional spray perfume, this one is for you, see next page for more scent ideas. M A K E S : 1 bottle (100ml each) 100ml Alcohol (100% grain alcohol or 90-proof clear vodka). or if you prefer alcohol-free Sweet Almond Oil. 20ml (1tbsp) of Essential oils. Luxury blend: 5ml Lavender 3ml Aniseed 3ml Sandalwood 3ml Frankincense 3ml Myrrh 3ml Vanilla 1-3 years You can either make your perfume oil based or alcohol based 1. Mix your perfume in glass, not plastic, so the essential oil stays intact 2. Add Essential oils first, then your alcohol or Almond oil (you can also use apricot kernel oil or grape seed oil). VA N I L L A S P I C E 10ml Vanilla Essential Oil 5ml Clive Bud Essential Oil 5ml Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil 5ml Orange Essential Oil FRESHNESS RO S E Y RO M A N C E 20ml Rose Essential Oil 5ml Patchouli Essential Oil 2ml Vanilla Essential Oil DEEP CITRUS 15ml Mandarin Essential Oil 10ml Sweet Bay Essential Oil 5ml Peppermint Essential Oil 20ml Sweet Orange Essential Oil 15mls Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil 10ml Cedarwood Essential Oil S U M M E RT I M E SWEET LOVERS Spray on, to perfume points. Note: Get creative with scents (see next page for ideas), experiment and if you feel it needs to be stronger add more, or off too strong add more alcohol/oil to dilute. 10ml Lavender Essential Oil 5ml Chamomile Essential Oil 5ml Cardamom Essential Oil 1ml Cedarwood Essential Oil 1ml Rose Geranium Essential Oil 10ml Jasmine Essential Oil 5ml Clove Essential Oil 5ml Vanilla Essential Oil Glass bottle Measuring syringe (to measure essential oils) NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

64 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E The Vanilla Tree Romance DEODORANT PERFUME M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Luxury Signature Blend E E Luxury M M WITH L O A DE WITH L O Signature Blend E A DE V WITH L O Romance - christian dior PERFUME V A DE V M PERFUME a woman s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting

65 Luscious Locks N AT U R A L H A I R C A R E

66 LUSCIOUS LOCKS A F T E R S H A M P O O T R E AT M E N T : Condition your hair with honey or 40ml vodka, 1tsp honey and 1 egg white. For a hair rinse use vinegar (white wine or apple cider) Coconut Locks COCONUT SHAMPOO A lovely detoxing natural shampoo. If you are used to commercial shampoos, it may take a few days for your hair to adjust and may get oily, sprinkle some dry shampoo on after to combat oil until your hair adjusts. M A K E S : 1 bottle 2-3 weeks ½ cup Coconut Milk 1 cup Castile soap 10 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil (or essential oil of choice) 2 tsp Olive Oil Note: Shake before use, if you notice it separating. 1. Pour all ingredients into a bottle, then give it a good shake. Bottle Rub into hair, work up a lather then rinse out NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

67 LUSCIOUS LOCKS Oil Away! D RY S H A M P O O For those days you don t have time to wash your hair, and need to control the oil. It is oh so simple to make dry shampoo from pantry ingredients. M A K E S : 1 Jar BLONDE ½ Cup Oat Flour 1 Tbsp Corn Starch or Arrowroot powder BRUNETTE 1 Tbsp Corn Starch or Arrowroot powder ½ Cup Cocoa Powder 12 months + 1. Put all ingredients in a shaker or jar and shake to mix. Sprinkle a bit of the dry shampoo on your roots and rub in with your fingers. Shaker or jar NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

68 HAIR FINISH: LUSCIOUS LOCKS To make a natural hair spray, slice a lemon and add it with 1 cup of distilled water to a pan and boil. Once it has cooled strain and pour into a spray bottle. Keeps in fridge for 1 month. Tropical Curls C U R LY H A I R B A L M If you have curls, you know how easily it can look a frizzy mess. This balm is a simple natural way to keep those curls under control and looking gorgeous. M A K E S : 1 Jar (125g) ¼ cup Mango butter ¼ cup Coconut oil Saucepan Bowl Jar 12 months + 1. Melt mango butter and coconut oil in a double boiler. 2. Once melted pour into a jar and allow to set. Take a small amount in your fingers, rub together and scrunch into curls. Start with a small amount and add more as you feel you need it NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

69 LUSCIOUS LOCKS Hot Hair H OT O I L T R E AT M E N T A great conditioning treatment for a dry scalp or dry hair. Adds gloss and shine. M A K E S : 1 Bottle (250ml) 12 months 1. Mix ingredients together in a bottle. ½ cup Sweet Almond Oil ¼ cup Apricot Kernel Oil ¼ cup Olive Oil Bottle Shampoo and towel dry hair. Warm the oil in the microwave or on the stove until it reaches 35 degrees Celsius. Then apply to hair in small amounts, combing through and massaging in. Then cover your hair in a shower cap or cling wrap and leave for 20min, and then wash out with shampoo NOURISH AND NURTURE The Healthy, Natural Skincare Guide

70 P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Coconut Locks Oil Away! SHAMPOO D RY S H A M P O O M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E Tropical Curls Hot Hair C U R LY H A I R B A L M I believe women deserve the feeling of putting the best ingredients on their skin, ingredients the body celebrates & resonates with, not something it s trying to fight. HOT OIL - Kirsten Kjaer Weis

71 Resources INGREDIENT BENEFITS A N D W H E R E TO B U Y S U P P L I E S