HAPPYNESS 21 DIY RECIPES FOR HAPPY SKIN & HAIR HANDBOOK ( I ) SHREYA SHARAN PAWAR VEGAN, NATURAL SKINCARE

Table of contents Safety information What s this book about How to use this book Key All skin types Dry skin types Oily skin types Skin care recipes Oat, Avocado & Banana Face Mask Baking Soda Scrub Apple-Cider Vinegar Toner Nourishing Face Mask Zit Zapper Hydrating Chocolate Face Mask Healing Face Mask for Acne Prone Skin Soothing Chamomile Face Mask Oily Skin Face Mask Cucumber & Thyme Mask Apple Pumpkin Mask Oil Facial Cleanser Hair Care recipes Hibiscus Hair Conditioner Fenugreek & Aloe Hair Mask Dandruff Treatment Herbal Hair Oil Ayurvedic Hair-Wash Powder Bath & Body recipes Cinnamon, Cocoa & Sugar Scrub Anti-Tan Ubtan Remedy for Chapped Lips Skin Lightening Scrub People behind this handbook About Burst of happyness Meet the author 2

Hi there, glad you found this ebook! The recipes in here are 100% homemade. Some are based on tried and tested traditional remedies, others are based on the advice and experiences of family and friends, and so all are perfectly safe! Nonetheless, it s best to test them yourself before use. To ensure your skin tolerates the ingredients, test the product on your inner arm, where the skin is more sensitive. Remember to dampen your skin slightly before applying. It s normal to feel light tingling in response to some ingredients, like baking soda or mustard oil, but anything that causes irritation or redness should be washed off immediately with soap and fresh water. If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor. Safety Information: * Rely on your discretion: Do not use any ingredient you know you re allergic to. * Sanitize your hands before starting on any recipe and decontaminate all utensils by wiping them with rubbing alcohol. * To prevent bacterial growth in recipes that call for water or fresh plant matter, make a small batch for a one-time use. * Do not use ingredients which may be contaminated or expired. * Do not use essential oils if you re pregnant. For more safety info on essential oils, please visit National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. * Please remember that the statements in this guide have not been evaluated by the USFDA. * None of the recipes are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. * Readers are advised to conduct their own due diligence for decision-making. Do write in at hi@burstofhappyness.in if you have questions about anything in this little handbook!

What s this book about This handbook contains 21 vegan recipes to make you feel Fab! Most recipes use ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen or garden. Keeping in tune with our spirit of kindness to animals and love for our natural environment, these recipes have been adapted to eliminate all animal and synthetic ingredients. How to use this book Recipes in this book have been organised into 3 sections for the face, hair and bath & body. Further more, you can identify recipes suitable for facecare based upon your individual skin type by looking for the coloured dot in the TOC as well as on the top right corner. for all skin types for dry skin for acne/combination/oily skin For best results, be consistent with your regime, use quality personal products, exercise regularly & eat healthy.

Skin Care Recipes

Baking Soda scrub What it does: Removes blackheads & dead skin Things you need 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 tsp. water Method Make a thick paste & use as a scrub. Avoid the eye area. Leave on for 2 minutes & rinse off with warm water. Notes: Use this scrub weekly instead of a storebought chemical product. 7

Tip! For best results follow up with our Facial Serum 8

Nourishing Face Mask What it does: Nourishes skin & gives it a lovely glow Things you need 4 5 almonds 1 tsp. sandalwood powder A pinch of saffron 1 2 tsp. rosewater Method Grind the almonds with a mortar & pestle. Mix in the saffron & sandalwood powder. Add a few drops of rosewater at a time. Make a fine, smooth paste. Apply to face & neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 20 minutes & rinse off with warm water. 9

Tip! Use What A Girl Wants Facial Cleanser, next day 10

Hydrating Chocolate Facemask What it does: Helps to get rid of flaky, dry skin Things you need 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. sweet almond oil 1 tsp. mashed banana Method Mix all & apply to face & neck. Leave on for 15 minutes & rinse off with cold water. Note: This mask can be used for the body as well. Tip! For best results, follow up with our Solid Lotion Bar 11

Soothing Chamomile Facemask What it does: Calms irritated skin, soothes sunburn Things you need 1 tbsp. dried chamomile flowers 1 tsp. oat flour 1 tbsp. rosewater Method Mix all to form paste & apply liberally. Relax for 15 20 minutes & rinse off with cold water. Follow up with apple-cider vinegar toner. 13

Cucumber & thyme Mask What it does: Gives immediate relief from sunburn Things you need 2 3 tbsp. grated cucumber 2 3 fresh thyme leaves Method Mash the thyme leaves with grated cucumber. Apply to irritated skin for ½ hour. Rinse off with cool water. Tip! Use our Cucumber, Aloe & Rice Flour Soap during the summers for its soothing properties 15

Oil facial Cleanser What it does: Opens clogged pores & removes dirt & make up. Things you need Warm water + a clean face towel Method Take 1 tsp. of oil blend & massage onto face & neck for 2 3 minutes. Soak face towel in warm water, keep it on the face for 20 30 seconds & then wipe oil off. Rinse towel in warm water & repeat till oil is completely removed. Rinse face with cold water. Oil blend for Dry Skin: Mix equal parts of castor oil, sunflower oil & apricot kernel oil. Oil blend for Oily or acneprone skin: Mix 2 parts castor oil & 1 part jojoba oil or almond oil. 17

Hair Care Recipes

Tip! For best results, try out our Shampoo Bars 19

Fenugreek & Aloe Hair Mask What it does: Reduces hair loss & encourages new growth Things You Need 100gm fresh aloe gel 50gm fenugreek seeds Method Soak the seeds in aloe gel for 2 3 days till they sprout. Grind the mix to a fine paste. Apply to scalp & hair & leave on for 60 minutes. Rinse off with plain water: Do not shampoo! Refrigerate the leftover paste & use within 4 days. 20

Tip! For best results, try out our Shampoo Bars 21

Herbal Hair Oil What it does: Prevents premature greying & encourages hair growth Things You Need 100gm coconut Oil 5 tbsp. fenugreek seeds A handful of curry leaves / kadhi patta Method Warm coconut oil & remove from heat. Steep the seeds & leaves in oil for 30 days. Filter this oil into a clean glass bottle. Massage hair with this oil 2 3 times a week. Tip! For best results, try out our Shampoo Bars 22

Bath & Body Recipes

Cinnamon, Cocoa & Sugar Body Scrub What it does: Helps get rid of dead skin Things you need A clean air tight container 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. cocoa powder (gives a nice fragrance) 3 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tbsp. finely ground cinnamon 3 tbsp. white sugar Method Blend all ingredients for at least 3 5 minutes. If you are using a hand blender, mix at a low speed for ½ minute. Store in a sealed container & refrigerate. To Use: Scrub skin in a circular motion & then rinse. Recipe from pratsmusings.com 25

REMEDY FOR CHAPPED LIPS What it does: Heals chapped lips Things you need mustard oil OR olive oil OR sesame oil OR almond oil Method Grease your belly-button with a tiny drop of any oil after your bath, daily. Tip! For best results, pamper your lips with our natural Lip Balm 27

A huge thank you from all of us for READING this handbook Pushp: Gran Mrinal: Mom-in-law Sandhya: Mom Wrutuja: Friend & Editor Shreya: Friend & Contributor Saloni: Friend & Contributor Reena: Doodle Artist 29

Burst of Happyness is beyond a dull soapbar! It s about the real meaning of the word natural and about pampering yourself with something that doesn t pretend to be herbal. When we say natural, we mean natural. That s why most of our products are dry or solids to eliminate the need for preservatives. We also avoid oxides and micas, as well as synthetic fragrances and colouring pigments, using only therapeutic-grade essential oils and herbs and clays to colour our soaps. BoH products are not just about feeling beautiful they are also about feeling healthy, wholesome, and most importantly, happy with every shower! Some nifty facts: Burst of Happyness was born in 2012 as the brainchild of Shreya, who loves to formulate and design vegan and chemical-free bath & body goodies. BoH products are handmade with a variety of botanicals, butter, clays, and vegetable/essential oils. All goodies are available at our online store, www.burstofhappyness.in, & are shipped internationally. www.burstofhappyness.in

Who is Shreya Sharan pawar Shreya is a soapmaker & the owner of Burst Of Happyness, with its line of handmade goodies vegan, free of preservatives, & looking good enough to eat! In BOH, Shreya infuses her love of natural skincare, her passion for pretty things, & compassion for animals to create a tantalizing range of artisan products. This ebook is a compilation of recipes handed down from her gran as well as friends & family.

March 2015