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The Nourish and Nurture Ebook LR 6mb
TA B I T H A E M M A B R AY
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.
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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.
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.
and loves to hit my keyboard (or demand Thank you for buying this ebook, I hope
Introduction ABOUT
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
you enjoy it, learn lots and create some
wonderful natural products for you and
your family.
Hello, and thanks for purchasing my first ever ebook! I am Tabitha, a freelance graphic designer, was easy to do with him, I could work in
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
the kitchen, and be on the go, attending
to him, while whipping things up. This
Tabitha xx
tabithaemma.com
of this ebook. sparked the idea to start making natural
skin products to sell.
A few months before falling pregnant
After many weeks of prep work,
with my first son, I experienced an early
designing packaging, setting up listing
miscarriage. So when I fell pregnant
and making products, the day before
again, I become paranoid and over
launching my business, I discovered I
careful about everything, including
was pregnant again. This meant that
cleaning products and cosmetic
the business would have to cease or be
chemicals. In the early months I would
put on hold once the baby was born
open all the windows and face away
(for my sanity and due to maternity pay
when cleaning, and I avoided painting
rules.) I still put my all into it, made lots
my nails, dying my hair, or using acne
of sales, built a customer base, made
creams. This developed into an interest
wholesale orders and learnt a lot. But as
in finding more natural alternatives to
my pregnancy progressed and I began
beauty products and cleaning. I was
to think what I would do once the baby
amazed just how many chemicals our in
was born.
our lives everyday.
WHY ‘NOURISH AND
I found making a wide range of products
It is now a medically recognized fact that ‘slow living’ that I also stumbled upon N U RT U R E ’ ?
(on my own not on large scale) was not
our body absorbs significant amounts of more and more info about all the
really cost effective, as I was buying a
the toxic chemicals that we put on our chemicals in everyday products, and The name is inspired by the fact, my driving
wide range of supplies, so I decided to
skin. This build up of chemicals can how it was actually fairly easy to create force for making these products, is to provide
look at what sold the best and would re-
lead to cancers, disease, birth defects your own natural alternatives. I started better alternatives for my family, so that we
launch with a new and improved line
and other problems. Basically, it just isn’t making my own cleaning products and are healthier and our bodies are happier.
based on my research and what I think
good for us to keep smoothing ourselves skin care products, and quickly found a It’s inspired by that motherly instinct to
will be profitable as a business. But I still
in chemicals all the time! joy in making these things myself and protect my child. To nourish with good food
want to help others get natural with all
knowing exactly what was in them.
there beauty and skin care needs, not and body care that is chemical free. And to
After my son was born, I was mindful of
just a limited range, so I decided to write nurture and bring him up with care and
what food and products where going into I had (and still am) been working as a
this e-book, so that you can make your attention, and protect him from the bad things
and onto my son’s body, as well as my freelance graphic designer, but with a
own skincare at home! that can harm and pollute his growing body.
own. But it wasn’t till I began researching busy toddler, who doesn’t sleep much,
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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
Tranquil Tub 80
W H Y U S E N AT U R A L S K I N C A R E 09 Blissful Bathe 82
Oat and Goat 84
EQUIPMENT + METHODS 11-12
Have you ever read the ingredients list on the reproduction, concentration and
back of your skincare products? digestion, disrupt the body’s hormonal
See lots of un-pronouncable ingredients and nervous systems, and provoke
and just assume, it must be fine, they test allergies.
these products and they are fit for sale.
Naively, we are smothering our bodies This is why I became all the more
in toxic chemicals on a daily basis. concerned about the skin care products
And what goes on our skin is absorbed I used while pregnant. When you are
into our bodies, going through the skin growing a new human and then caring
directly into the bloodstream, cells, for a young life, you want to try provide
and other organs. While the cosmetic the best, healthy start in life, and also
companies may tell us, they are safe keep yourself in good health to care for
in low quantities, they do not account them.
for the fact we use these products daily
and in conjunction with many other So how do you get away from all these
chemical filled products, making a toxins? There are some good brands on
chemical cocktail inside our bodies. the market that are truly natural, just
Even many products labeled ‘natural’ always read labels (if you are in Australia
still contain toxic ingredients, as the check out www.nourishedlife.com.au for the best
word ‘natural’ is not well regulated. And natural brands) or if you want to know
nearly all products contain ‘fragrances’ exactly what goes into your products,
which are unspecified, and many have customise them to your needs and save
the ability to cross the placental barrier money, you can make your own. Which
during pregnancy, causing birth defects is what this ebook is all about, helping
and DNA damage. you to create your own.
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Equipment Needed Methods
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-
2 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
1 saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water (about 3/4 full) the bowl needs to sit nicely on the
3 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.
6 4 O T H E R W A Y S T O M E L T-
5 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.
9 Another way to melt coconut oil (as it has a low melt point) is to put the container with your
8 7 coconut oil into a bowl of boiling water (from the kettle) and the hot water will melt it. You
12 can also melt it fondue style in a bowl over a candle.
10 IMMERSION BLENDER-
11 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.
13
GRINDING-
14 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.
15
S T R A I N W I T H M U S L I N C L OT H -
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
1. Small Funnel 2. Pyrex Bowl 3. Spoon 4. Thermometer 5. Measuring Jug also use a nut milk bag.
6. Measuring Cups 7. Saucepan 8. Muslin Cloth 9. Immersion Blender
10. Eye dropper 11. Mini Scoop ( 0.15cc pigment scoop ) 12. Wooden Spoon CLEANING UP AFTER-
13. Coffee Grinder 14. Measuring Spoons 15. Electronic Kitchen Scales (the most To clean equipment after using oils, butters and waxes, use boiling water straight from the
accurate for small quantities) kettle and wipe with paper towel or a cloth.
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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
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
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
Rose & Vanilla SUGAR SCRUB
as Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil or Castor Oil.
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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B O DY S C R U B S
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
WA N T TO M A K E S O M E T H I N G S I M I L A R ,
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Take a small amount of product and
N OT A FA N O F C O F F E E ? gently massage into skin, then rince
Why not try substituting the off. Use on body, not face.
coffee grounds for walnut kernel
grounds. Or for a softer exfoliant,
ground oats.
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B O DY S C R U B S
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) A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 12 months
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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B O DY S C R U B S P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S
While salt or sugar mixed with an oil are the main ways to make a natural body scrub, M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E
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. Rose & Vanilla
SUGAR SCRUB
Choc Mint Cookie
SUGAR SCRUB
WA L N U T + A P P L E + S P I C E
ALMONDS + FRUIT
4 tbs Almond meal or LSA 4 tbs Ground Walnut Shells
2 tbs Mashed fruit (banana, strawber- 4 tbs Stewed Apple (applesauce)
M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E
ry or papaya) ½ tsp Cinnamon
Mix together use straight away. Mix together use straight away. Scrubbaccino Whip
WHIPPED SCRUB
Calm and Smooth
S A LT S C R U B
COCONUT + RICE
GREEN TEA + KIWI
1 ½ tsp Green Tea Leaves ½ cup Freshly Grated Coconut
1 mashed Kiwi Fruit 1 ½ tbs Ground Rice
3 teaspoon Cornflour or Almond 30ml Coconut milk M A D E W I T H L OV E M A D E W I T H L OV E
Meal
Enough Apple cider vinegar to make Mix together use straight away. Green Goddess
GREEN TEA SCRUB
Food Scrub
a paste. B O DY S C R U B
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Apply to skin in circular motions. Wash off with warm water. Great to use in the
shower.
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Lip Care
FOR SOFT KISSABLE LIPS
A N D N AT U R A L C O L O U R
LIP CARE
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
T I P : F or
a smooth lips quick fix, just rub an old
tooth brush on your lips than apply a balm.
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LIP CARE
A soft, nourishing smooth lip balm, perfect for dry lips, and to add a little shine,
with the sweet taste of honey.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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LIP CARE
A soft smooth lip balm, perfect for dry lips, and to add a little
shine, with refreshing peppermint.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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LIP CARE
VA R I AT I O N I D E A S :
carrier oil of choice.
Swap the olive oil for another No more Gaso Vaso
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
Add colour with some Mica or beetroot powder..
A simple lip balm recipe. A great alternative to Vaseline, and can be used for anything you would
normally use Vaseline for.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Rub balm across your lips to soften.
EQUIPMENT:
Heatproof bowl
Saucepan
Jars
Bowl
Small funnel
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LIP CARE
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Heatproof bowl
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Saucepan
Apply directly to lips, purse lips and
Lip balm push sticks or a lipstick container
rub together for even coverage.
(I used an old lipstick, cleaned it out with
boiling water and re-used)
Bowl
Small stick to stir
Small funnel
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P R I N TA B L E L A B E L S
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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!
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
You could also try other tea flavours, using loose leaf is best.
Why not try a calming tea like chamomile.
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HAND & NAIL CARE
Nailed it!
CUTICLE BALM
Soften dry nails and cuticles with this lovely natural balm.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Massage into cuticles.
EQUIPMENT:
Heatproof bowl
Saucepan
Jar/s
Small Funnel
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Rub into hands, then rinse off with
warm water.
EQUIPMENT:
Bowl DID YOU KNOW?
Lemon Juicer If you get super glue on your fingers,
Fine Grater you can get it off using a salt scrub!
Jar Lots of scrubbing and rinsing and you
can get the glue off your fingers.
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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
The Gardener
HAND SCRUB
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
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
Tone up
N AT U R A L TO N E R S
AC N E P RO N E S K I N TO N E R
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.
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. 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
Mix in a bottle, shake before use. Lifespan: 8 months. on face.
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FACE & EYES
SIMPLE MOISTURISE: If you want
to keep things simple, you can just
use coconut oil or just
Aloe Vera to moisturise your face.
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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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.
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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 ALMOND SCRUB
SCRUB SCRUB
1/4 cup Almond Meal
1/4 cup Oat flour + 2 Strawberries or LSA + 1/4 cup
1/8 cup Honey + mashed + 2tbs Almond Oil
1/8 cup Almond Oil Almond meal +
1 tsp Almond Oil.
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FACE & EYES FACE & EYES
Facial Masks
N AT U R A L FAC E M A S K S
FOOD BASED MASKS
Draw out impurities and pamper your face with beautiful face 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 FRENCH GREEN CLAY AUSTRALIAN PINK BANANA AND EGG + LEMON HONEY + APPLE
C L AY CIDER VINEGAR
AVO C A D O
Bentonite absorbs Detoxifying and 1 Egg White beaten
and removes toxins, exfoliating, also Great for sensitive skin, ½ Avocado + + 1tbs Almond Oil
heavy metals, great for sunburn. and dry wrinkled skin. ½ Banana + 1 ½ tbs (or olive oil) + 2tsp I once heard a story
impurities, and Try 2 part green Try 2 park pink clay + Yoghurt 1/4 tsp Lemon juice. about a girl who cured
chemicals. Try one clay with 1 part aloe 1 part honey and 1 part Vitamin E oil Mash Mix together (add her acne by applying
part bentonite clay + vera juice and 1 part rosewater. and mix to form a arrowroot flour if honey to her face
one part cacao water. paste. you need to thicken regularly. You can try
powder + 1 part Massage onto face it). Massage onto just honey, or for added
liquid. and leave for face and leave for benefits. 2 tsp Honey +
10-20min then rinse 10-20min then rinse 1tsp Apple cider
When ready to use, mix your clay mask with one of the following, to form a paste, 2 off. Vinegar. Mix to form
parts mask, 1 part liquid) then apply to your face, leave for about 10-20min then rinse a paste. Massage onto
off with warm water. face and leave for
Mix with: Water, Almond oil, Olive oil, Kefir, Milk, Nut Milk, Floral water or Apple 10-20min then rinse off
Cider Vinegar. 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.
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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.
Cutea Eyes
CUCUMBER AND GREEN TEA EYE BALM
The ascorbic acid and
A lovely gentle, all natural eye cream, for dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles.
caffeic acid in cucumbers
To lighten, tighten and rejuvenate skin around the eyes.
brings down the water
retention in the eyes.
M A K E S : 3 Jars (20ml each) A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 6 months
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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FACE & EYES
The Foundation
F O U N DAT I O N P OW D E R
A simple make your own natural mix foundation powder. Plus it smells wonderful too.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Brush on with a powder brush and
EQUIPMENT: blend into skin.
Bowl
Spoon
Jar
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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 A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 12 months +
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
1. Use these amounts as a base, and
BRONZER- play around with adding more of any
½ tsp Ground Cinnamon ingredient, till you get your desired
½ tsp Ground Nutmeg tone and colour.
½ tsp Cocoa Powder 2. Mix it all well, and put in a jar, and
½ tsp Cornstarch use with a makeup brush.
EQUIPMENT:
Bowl
Spoon
Jars
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FACE & EYES
Lovely Lashes
CHARCOAL MASCARA
M A K E S : 1 tube A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 12 months +
INGREDIENTS:
TO M A K E :
1. Mix up with a spoon.
1 tsp Activated Charcoal 2. Then either scoop into a mascara
1 tsp Bentonite Clay container or a jar, and use with an old
½ tsp Vegetable Glycerin mascara brush.
1 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Use mascara brush to apply to lashes.
EQUIPMENT:
Bowl
Spoon
Jar and old mascara brush
or Mascara tube
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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
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Splash of Lovely
Colour Lashes
Bath Time
R E L A X , R E J U V E N AT E A N D D E TOX
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s
Bowl
Spoon
VA R I AT I O N S :
To simplify you can use just Epsom salt and
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B AT H T I M E
VA R I AT I O N S :
Want to add a dash of colour to your bath
salts? For natural colouring try blend in a
coloured Mica powder.
Blissful Bathe
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
1cup + 3tbs Epsom Salt 1. Mix all salts and herbs together.
½ cup Dead Sea Salt 2. Add essential oil and mix.
½ cup Himalayan Pink Bath salt 3. Then spoon into jars.
¼ cup Cornflower petals
¼ cup Hibiscus flower petals DIRECTIONS OF USE:
½ tsp Lavender essential oil Sprinkle into a warm bath (however
much you like) get in, relax and enjoy!
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s
Bowl
Spoon
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B AT H T I M E
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Sprinkle into a warm bath (however
EQUIPMENT:
much you like) get in, relax and enjoy!
Jar/s
Suitable for kids too.
Bowl
Spoon
Coffee Grinder
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.
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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
B AT H S A LT S
Blissful Bathe
B AT H S A LT S
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Sprinkle onto babies bum with
shaker, after a nappy change.
EQUIPMENT:
Bowl
Spoon
Shaker
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
EQUIPMENT:
Gently apply to babies bottom or on
Jar/s
rash affected area, rub in.
Bowl
Saucepan
Note: This cream will be softer in warm
Stick Blender
weather and a bit harder in cool weather, but
even if hard will massage softly into skin.
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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 look-
ing for a natural alternative to traditional nappy barrier and rash creams.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
EQUIPMENT:
Gently apply to babies bottom or on
Jar/s
rash affected area, rub in.
Bowl
Saucepan
Note: Not suitable for cloth nappy users, only
Stick Blender
for use with disposables.
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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.
Beautiful hydrating lanolin balm. Perfect for extremely dry, chapped skin. Great for sore nipples
when breastfeeding, dry chapped skin or dry winter lips.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Gently apply to breastfeeding nipple
or chaffed skin
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s
Bowl
Saucepan
Small Funnel
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BABY AND MUMA
Gentle Wash
B A B Y B AT H WA S H
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Bottle or soap dispenser
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BABY AND MUMA
A wonderful multi purpose healing balm for minor cuts, grazes, burns, bumps, sprains.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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BABY AND MUMA
A wonderful multi purpose healing balm for rashes, scratches, cuts, scrapes and dry skin.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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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 POWDER
Baby Bums
NAPPY CREAM
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INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
½ cup Coconut Oil 1. Melt oil, butter and wax., using the
½ cup Shea Butter double boiler method.
1 tsp Beeswax 2. Meanwhile make a cup of hibiscus
2 tbsp Jojoba Oil tea, use filtered water or distilled
2 tbsp Rose Water water, to maximize shelf life and
a few drops of Hibiscus Tea (enough to prevent contamination.
colour) 3. Once oil, butter and wax is melted
½ tsp Vegetable Glycerin add a few drops of the tea and the
4 drops Vitamin E other ingredients.
20 drops Rose Essential Oil (3% in jojoba) 4. Put in fridge for 30min to 1 hr.
5. Once chilled, mix with stick blender
until smooth.
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Bowl
Apply to and rub gently into skin.
Saucepan
Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and
Stick Blender
stomach. It is a bit thick for you face.
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VA R I AT I O N S : B O DY B U T T E R
For a very simple fix for dry skin,
just simply use coconut oil, or whip some
shea butter.
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Bowl Apply to and rub gently into skin.
Saucepan Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and
Stick Blender stomach. It is a bit thick for you face.
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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
Endless Summer
almond oil or swap for another carrier oil.
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Jar/s DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Bowl Apply to and rub gently into skin.
Saucepan Body butter is ideal for arms, legs and
Stick Blender stomach. It is a bit thick for you face.
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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.
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
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.
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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
Endless Summer
M A N G O B O DY B U T T E R
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
SWEET SMELLING
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
Note:
If you are used to commercial deodorant, you
EQUIPMENT: may find this a bit different at first, but you
Saucepan will quickly fall in love! It works so well!
Bowl Please note this deodorant contains baking
Jars 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.
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
EQUIPMENT:
Jars
Small Funnel
Bowl
Saucepan
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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.
RO S E Y RO M A N C E
M A K E S : 1 bottle (100ml each) A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 1-3 years VA N I L L A S P I C E
10ml Vanilla Essential Oil 20ml Rose Essential Oil
5ml Clive Bud Essential Oil 5ml Patchouli Essential Oil
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E : 5ml Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil 2ml Vanilla Essential Oil
100ml Alcohol (100% grain alcohol or You can either make your perfume oil 5ml Orange Essential Oil
90-proof clear vodka). based or alcohol based
or if you prefer alcohol-free 1. Mix your perfume in glass, not
Sweet Almond Oil. plastic, so the essential oil stays intact
2. Add Essential oils first, then your
DEEP CITRUS
20ml (1tbsp) of Essential oils. alcohol or Almond oil (you can also use FRESHNESS
15ml Mandarin Essential Oil 20ml Sweet Orange Essential Oil
apricot kernel oil or grape seed oil).
10ml Sweet Bay Essential Oil 15mls Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Luxury blend: 10ml Cedarwood Essential Oil
5ml Peppermint Essential Oil
5ml Lavender
3ml Aniseed DIRECTIONS OF USE:
3ml Sandalwood Spray on, to perfume points.
3ml Frankincense S U M M E RT I M E SWEET LOVERS
3ml Myrrh Note: 10ml Lavender Essential Oil 10ml Jasmine Essential Oil
3ml Vanilla Get creative with scents (see next page for 5ml Chamomile Essential Oil 5ml Clove Essential Oil
ideas), experiment and if you feel it needs to 5ml Cardamom Essential Oil 5ml Vanilla Essential Oil
be stronger add more, or off too strong add 1ml Cedarwood Essential Oil
more alcohol/oil to dilute. 1ml Rose Geranium Essential Oil
EQUIPMENT:
Glass bottle
Measuring syringe (to measure essential oils)
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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
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Rub into hair, work up a lather then
EQUIPMENT:
rinse out.
Bottle
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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 A P P R OX I M AT E L I F E S PA N : 12 months +
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
1. Put all ingredients in a shaker or jar
BLONDE and shake to mix.
½ Cup Oat Flour
1 Tbsp Corn Starch or
Arrowroot powder
BRUNETTE
1 Tbsp Corn Starch or DIRECTIONS OF USE:
Arrowroot powder Sprinkle a bit of the dry shampoo on
½ Cup Cocoa Powder your roots and rub in with your
fingers.
EQUIPMENT:
Shaker or jar
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HAIR FINISH:
To make a natural hair spray, slice a lemon and add it LUSCIOUS LOCKS
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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
1. Melt mango butter and coconut oil
¼ cup Mango butter in a double boiler.
¼ cup Coconut oil 2. Once melted pour into a jar and
allow to set.
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
EQUIPMENT:
Take a small amount in your fingers,
Saucepan
rub together and scrunch into curls.
Bowl
Start with a small amount and add
Jar
more as you feel you need it.
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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.
INGREDIENTS: TO M A K E :
1. Mix ingredients together in a bottle.
½ cup Sweet Almond Oil
¼ cup Apricot Kernel Oil
¼ cup Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS OF USE:
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
EQUIPMENT:
amounts, combing through and
Bottle massaging in. Then cover your hair in
a shower cap or cling wrap and leave
for 20min, and then wash out with
shampoo.
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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
A R ROW RO OT P OW D E R -
All the ingredients used in the recipes in this ebook and their wonderful benefits. If you want to design your Helps oils to sink into the skin faster, leaving a less greasy feeling after application. Also great
own variations or recipes this is a great recourse for working out what ingredients will be best for you and for lightening or adding white pigment to natural makeup.
your skin care needs.
A U S T R A L I A N P I N K C L A Y-
ALMOND OIL (SWEET)-
Use Aussie Pink Clay to create masks to assist hydration, skin firming and refine delicate
A light oil for sensitive, irritated,or dry skin, that prevents moisture loss and relieves lines.
inflammation. It provides the skin with a thin barrier against the elements, nourishing and
maintaining suppleness. AVO C A D O O I L -
Avocado oil contains a high amount of proteins and unsaturated fats, both of which are
ALMOND MEAL-
strong skin agents. Avocado oil actually contains omega-3 fatty acids – those very same fatty
A gentle exfoliant, suitable for the face. Almond meal, removes dead skin cells. They can acids as found in fish oil. It can help with age spots, sun damaged, aged and dry skin.
glow your body with natural vitamins.
B A K I N G S O DA -
ANISEED ESSENTIAL OIL-
Baking soda helps to absorb and neutralize odor.
Has a sedative action that calms, slows the heart rate, and aids sleep. It also alleviates body *NOTE* Baking soda can be an irritant for some people, and cause a rash or stinging
odor. sensation. Although sometimes this may be a detoxing method of the body to remove
impurities in your skin from previous standard deodorants. If you wait it out a few weeks, it
ALOE VERA GEL-
should disappear altogether. If it continues after a few weeks, discontinue use.
Aloe Vera has Anti inflammatory properties that can help soothe skin. It also blocks the for-
mation of histamine, so is useful for allergic conditions such as contact dermatitis. The anti- B E E S WA X -
microbial properties in aloe ingredients help to kill the bacteria that cause acne. (As a Beeswax adds a rich, emollient quality to the balm, which is very useful for dry skin. Deeply
teenager, I used to rub cut aloe vera leaves on my face to help with acne) The gel keeps the moisturising. A natural hydrating agent, beeswax moisturizes the skin. It is great for
skin hydrated and moisturized. It can also plump up wrinkles and fine lines. chapped or weather-damaged skin.
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can can help balance gut bacteria. CASTER SUGAR-
A sweet smelling exfoliant. Scrubs away dead skin, leaving your skin silky smooth and soft
B E R G A M OT E S S E N T I A L O I L - and smelling yummy. You can use sugar scrub even if you have very dry skin. The glycolic
Bergamot oil has a soothing effect on dry, itchy skin and can help to improve the appearance acid produced by sugar is a powerful alpha hydroxy acid capable of
of scars. It is a balancing and calming oil with a fruity and uplifting scent. loosening dirt and dead skin cells.
B ROW N S U G A R - C H A R C O A L ( A C T I VAT E D ) -
A sweet smelling exfoliant. Scrubs away dead skin, leaving your skin silky smooth and soft Possibly the most absorbent cosmetic ingredient out there, activated charcoal is said to have
and smelling yummy. You can use sugar scrub even if you have very dry skin. The glycolic the ability to absorb thousands of times its own weight.
acid produced by sugar is a powerful alpha hydroxy acid capable of loosening dirt and dead This super absorbency, plus antibacterial properties, makes activated charcoal an ideal
skin cells. ingredient for oily and acne prone skin types. It is used in acne products to draw out
impurities, heal pimples, and prevent further breakouts.
BUTTERMILK POWDER- Also an anti-aging ingredient, activated charcoal is said to tighten pores and smooth the skin.
Buttermilk is soothing and moisturizing. Buttermilk is rich in lactic acid. Lactic acid is found It also reduces inflammation, which is significant in preventing premature aging.
in many expensive beauty products and is wonderful for softening, brightening and
exfoliating skin. Because of it’s highly acidic and astringent nature, it treats age spots, freckles CHAMOMILE FLOWERS (DRIED)-
and even tightens skin. Calming and relaxing herb. Chamomile helps to soothe skin rashes (including eczema),
C A L E N D U L A P E TA L S ( D R I E D ) - minor burns and sunburn and reduces skin inflammation. It may also speed healing and
When infused to make an oil, It creates A gentle, soothing, and healing oil is perfect for prevent bacterial infection. Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, a muscle relax-
cradle cap, diaper rash, chapped or chafed skin, scratches, cuts, scrapes and dry skin. ant, antispasmodic, anti-allergenic and has sedative properties.
The astringent properties of chamomile make it a useful pore-cleansing.
C A L E N D U L A E X T R A C T-
Calendula soothes and protect dry and irritated skin. It promotes the fast healing and C H A M O M I L E WAT E R -
regeneration of the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and Chamomile water is soothing and relaxing. Ideal for use in a facial or hair toner aimed at
helps treat diaper rash. soothing irritated skin.
C A S TO R O I L - COCONUT OIL-
Castor oil is wonderful for skin problems like sunburn, acne, dry skin and stretch marks, Absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling silky smooth. It conditions and smooths the skin.
giving this scrub a real healing boost to your skin. It also helps evade infections like warts,
boils, athlete’s foot and chronic itching. Castor oil is a wonderful moisturiser. The high COCONUT MILK-
concentrated fatty acids penetrate the skin easily. This helps remove dry patches and restores Coconut milk helps give a cooling sensation to your scalp. It nourishes your hair and imparts
hydration of the skin. natural moisture to it from roots till the ends. You get much better, well manageable hair with
lesser split ends. Massaging your hair with coconut milk and leaving for 20 minutes will also
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help stimulate hair growth. down the water retention in the eyes. This will reduce the swelling and puffiness around the
eyes. Cucumber extract is a great toner or skin tightener. Cucumbers are high in vitamin E
C O C O N U T ( F R E S H G R AT E D ) - and potassium to reduce fine lines, act as an anti wrinkle treatment, reduce blemishes and
A soft natural exfoliant. Gently buffs away dry skin, leaving your whole body soft, smooth and many other signs of aging.
glowing.
D I S T I L L E D WAT E R -
COCOA/C AC AO POWDER- When using water in skincare recipes, it is best to use distilled water, as it contains no
A safe, natural way to add extra chocolate scent or brown colouring. impurities, which can cause the product to go off. Distilled water increases shelf life and
makes a purer product.
COCOA BUTTER-
Cocoa butter is a good emollient, which means it acts as a barrier to prevent water loss and E P S O M S A L T-
helps keep skin soft. It supports collagen production, and so can help prevent wrinkles and Epsom salt is a pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Stress drains the body of
stretch marks and improve skin elasticity and tone. magnesium and increases levels of adrenaline. When dissolved in warm water, Epsom salt is
absorbed through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body. The
COFFEE GROUNDS- magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that
Coffee grounds are a mechanical exfoliate, meaning they can be used to scrub away dead creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. An Epsom salt bath is known to ease pain and
skin to reveal the new, healthy skin underneath, whereas chemical exfoliates remove skin cells relieve inflammation, making it beneficial in the treatment of sore muscles, bronchial asthma
with enzymes or acidic properties. Exfoliating with coffee grounds improves circulation, and migraine headaches. Epsom salt can help regulate electrolytes in your body, ensuring
leaving you with smooth, glowing skin. The caffeine from used coffee grounds can temporari- proper functioning of the muscles, nerves and enzymes. The sulfates in Epsom salt help flush
ly reduce the appearance of cellulite and give your skin a firmer appearance. toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate
harmful substances. Your skin is a highly porous membrane and adding the right minerals to
C O M F R E Y P E TA L S ( D R I E D ) - your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your
Many of the beneficial properties of c omfrey are attributed to its high content of body, and harmful toxins along with it.
allantoin, a substance that promotes new skin cell growth, along with other substances that
reduce inflammation and maintain healthy skin. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal E V E N I N G P R I M RO S E O I L -
bruises and pulled muscles and ligaments. Evening primrose’s high level of antioxidants, which counteract the detrimental effects of
oxidation in living tissue, make it wonderful for smoothing roughness, reducing fine lines, and
C O R N S TA R C H - lightening dark circles around the eyes.
Adds white colour to natural makeup. Also helps draw out oils in dry shampoo.
FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL-
C O R N F L O U R P E TA L S ( D R I E D ) - Great for skin care and nearly everything related to skin; burns, rashes, cuts, scrapes, and
Used in the bath, helps to soothe and soften the skin. If you have been exercising hard, you oozing sores. Also helps prevent scarring.
cornflowers in the bath can ease the pain.
F R E N C H G R E E N C L A Y-
C U C U M B E R J U I C E / E X T R A C T- f you are suffering from tired or sore eyes from straining them, green clay can work to
Firms and revitalizes the skin. Has a mild lightening effect, making it great for dark circles, effectively to sooth the discomfort. French green clay is beneficial in removing impurities and
also giving the skin a youthful glow. The ascorbic acid and caffeic acid in cucumbers brings tightening the pores, toning the skin, exfoliating dead skin cells and reducing inflammation in
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acne. It can also be used as a full-body treatment to soften dry, rough skin. H I M A L AYA N S A LT ( P I N K ) -
Draw out toxins, deep cleanses the skin, and helps cleanse the body energetically. Himalayan
GINGER- bath salts can improve the texture, tone and appearance of your skin, combat water
A natural and easy to access way to add colour to cosmetics. Great for foundation and retention, promote sinus health, prevent muscle cramping and soreness, regulate sleep, and
bronzer. even decrease stress.
G O AT S M I L K P O W D E R - H O N E Y-
Goat’s milk is rich in essential fatty acids and triglycerides. The essential fatty acids have a Honey is a traditional remedy for occurrences of infected acne. It also improves skin tone.
unique PH similar to humans, so it is less irritating and more easily absorbed by our skin. Honey has an acidic pH, which keeps your skins acid mantle intact and the pH balance of
These fatty acids and triglycerides are super moisturizing. your skin happy, and allows it to deal with bacteria as bacteria can’t thrive in an acidic
Goat’s milk contains precious skin minerals like selenium and is loaded with vitamins, environment.
particularly vitamin A, the most important vitamin for the skin. As with other milks, goat’s
milk contains lactic acid, which is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It assists to gently slough off JOJOB A OIL-
dead skin cells and helps to hydrate and brighten the skin. Helps to lift and dissolve dirt and oil that clog pores. The deeply penetrating oil also helps
to soften hard, rough skin. Jojoba oil is easily absorbed and has a structure similar to human
GREEN TEA- sebum. It helps mature or weather-exposed skin to retain
Full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, reduces development of wrinkles, helps with rosacea. moisture.
Tannins in the tea to treats puffy eyes and dark circles. Green tea reduces swelling and
tightens the skin around the eyes. The caffeine reduces puffiness by shrinking the blood LANOLIN-
vessels. Green tea works on dark circles by decreasing the dilation of the blood vessels under Lanolin has a deep moisturizing effect on the skin. It locks existing moisture into the skin and
the eyes. The astringent nature of the tannins constricts the blood vessels and capillaries absorbs additional moisture from the air around it. Lanolin is wonderful for have extremely
dry skin. Lanolin falls into the lipid-rich emollient class of moisturizers. Lanolin prevents
under the eyes.
water escape, locking in the moisture. It rejuvenates dry skin tissue and relieves pain and skin
cracking. Ideal for cracked skin, chapped lips or sore nipples form breastfeeding.
HIBISCUS TEA-
Adds a natural pink colour. Also increases skin moisture and improves flexibility and Small amounts of lanolin ingested while nursing will not harm the child.
elasticity, for youthful skin. Has an anti-inflammatory effect as well, which soothes inflamed
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skin and helps calm conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Lavender encourages restful sleep. It can reduce stress levels and anxiety
Aniseed- Has a sedative action that calms, slows the heart rate, and aids sleep. It also
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Helps exfoliate skin, speed up cell turnover, and help control acne breakouts, all of which can alleviates body odor.
encourage fresher, younger, and smoother looking skin. They also increase skin moisture and
LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL-
improve flexibility and elasticity, for youthful skin. They have an anti-inflammatory effect as
Lemon essential oil can boost circulation, making it good for toning varicose veins and
well, which soothes inflamed skin and helps calm conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
preventing chilblains. It has a clarifying effect on greasy skin as well as toning properties that
help to combat wrinkles and spider veins.
HIBISCUS POWDER
Like most citrus oils, lemon essential oil also has antiseptic properties. As an ingredient in skin
A natural pink colourant.
care preparations, it helps to treat problem skin, such as acne.
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LEMON- ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL-
Lemon juice has natural antibacterial properties that make it a good choice to help cure acne The oil has a sweet, uplifting scent that is cheering, refreshing, uplifting, energizing
and prevent further breakouts. It can also diminish age spots, remove dead skin cells, and and revitalizing. Used in skin care products, orange essential oil helps to promote
brighten and lighten skin. collagen production and supports the skin’s repair process.
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Fruits are antioxidant powerhouses that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation and fight Rich in antioxidants, raw brown rice’s chemical structure is similar to that of ceramides—
premature aging. They contain an assortment of vitamins and minerals that increase collagen moisture restoring fat layers in skin. Because the flour granules are much smaller than those
production, make skin smoother and more radiant. in your typical scrub, the effect is much more gentle.
MICA- Add a gorgeous rose scent, which calms and soothes the mind. Roses can
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Mica is a safe and natural colour pigment. Mica is a group of silicate minerals that are widely help reduce swollen spots or redness on your skin. Roses have calming properties, such as
distributed in different types of rock. Mica has been used by humans since prehistoric times. soothing rosecea and eczema. Roses contains high amounts of vitamin C, which is a powerful
When choosing a mica for lips, make sure it’s a lip safe Mica. antioxidant.
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Hydrolyzed Oats are hypoallergenic, impart smoothness and sooth irritation and itching. Rose water is an excellent skin toner, especially for combination and
Gives the milk bath a near-velvet smoothness after drying. Hydrolyzed Oats have the ability mature skins. Rose water can bring benefits to all skin types, it can help sooth and cool
to maintain elasticity and moisture on the skin, regardless of humidity levels. sensitive and irritated skin, balance and cleanse oily skin, rejuvenate, soften and tone mature
skin, revitalize and add beautiful glow to the normal skin. Rose water is filled with
OLIVE OIL- anti-oxidants and various vitamins, therefore, it can help prevent the signs of ageing and
Olive oil is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and hydrating squalene, making it superb for nourish the skin.
hair, skin, and nails. Rose water also has natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
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environmental pollutants and toxins. Vanilla has a euphoric effect on the emotions and helps
R O S E M A R Y- to lift feelings of anxiety. Plus it smells AMAZING!’
A herb that can help heal skin conditions and arthritis pain with a scent that is invigorating to
the mind. VEG-EMULSE-
A natural, vegetable based emulsifier. It improves the moisturisation and skin feel of the
R O S E M A RY E S S E N T I A L O I L - cream. Leaving the skin feeling conditioned and silky smooth. Also improves the stability of
A natural preservative the cream.
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Has uplifting and energetic effects. Sandalwood oil dispels depression and anxiety, aids sleep, Glycerin is a humectant, which means it is a substance that promotes moisture retention.
and helps to restore vitality and energy.
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SHEA BUTTER- An antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin.
Shea butter is an amazing moisturising butter with excellent healing properties. Rich in An agent that neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage
vitamin A, which helps improve skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies, and collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles.
blemishes. It is especially good for dry and damaged skin.
A gentle yet effective moisturiser, shea butter contains oleic acid, a saturated fatty acid that is VODKA / 100% GRAIN ALCOHOL-
highly compatible with the sebum naturally produced by our skin. It is readily absorbed and Used for diluting perfume, the traditional way.
is said to help in the absorption of other active ingredients. The butter also contains 5–10
percent phytosterols—plant hormones that help stimulate skin-cell growth. WITCH HAZEL-
A natural astringent. Witch hazel is an effective, gentle, and natural way to treat acne or oily
D E A D S E A S A L T- skin.
The waters of the Dead Sea have been known for their therapeutic effects since ancient
times. Dead sea salt is full of magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride and bromides. Dead YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL-
sea salts contain minerals which assist in reducing stress and fluid retention, slowing skin Promotes relaxation, lowers high blood pressure, and increase sexual desire.
aging and calming the nervous system. Increasing circulation and strengthening bones and
nails. Energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and replenishes minerals following Z I N C OX I D E -
intense exercise. Eases muscle stiffness and relaxes muscles. Zinc oxide is effective for healing the skin. It can heal wounds, reduce the tenderness of
burns and soften chapped skin. When applied to a wound area provide the body with the
TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL- extra zinc it needs to repair skin cells. Zinc oxide helps keep the wound area moist and clean.
Tea tree oil is an excellent antifungal. It inhibits the bacteria found in wounds. Also great for It works by providing a skin barrier to prevent and help heal skin irritation.
healing acne.
Tea tree oil fights body odor, deodorants containing tea tree oil are excellent at fighting body
odor.
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Vanilla is rich in antioxidant properties that protect your skin from damage caused by
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Buying supplies
Tips on where and how to find everything you need, to get making natural skincare.
INGREDIENTS
EQUIPMENT
- http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/
- http://greenlivingaustralia.com.au/soap-making/soap-accessories-supplies
Natural skincare doesn’t require any fancy equipment, but rather things that you may already
- http://southernskiessoapsupplies.com.au/
have in your kitchen, and if not, can be bought easily at places like Kmart, Target, Big W,
- http://candlemaking.com.au/soap-making
Department stores, Supermarkets and specialty stores.
- http://www.heirloombodycare.com.au/
Look out for inexpensive coffee grinders, immersion blenders, saucepans, funnels, measuring
- https://www.simplynaturalsoapmakingsupplies.com.au/
cups and spoons and pyrcx bowls.
- http://www.aussiecandlesupplies.com.au/soap-making.html
For more specilised equipment like droppers, mini scoop measuring spoons or molds, you
- http://shop.newdirections.com.au
can find these at the stores mentioned under the ingredients suppliers list. Alternatively do a
- http://www.n-essentials.com.au/
google search for ‘soap supplies’ to find shops that stock these items.
- https://www.nakedpress.com.au/
- http://www.australherbs.com.au/
- http://www.awo.com.au
- http://wwww.healthandhappiness.com.au
PAC K AG I N G
- Ebay
- Try cheapie and $2 shops for one off packaging or for making gifts.
- http://www.plasdene.com.au
OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA-
- http://www.modbec.com.au
- https://www.synergypack.com.au
Key search words:
- http://ozfarmer.com
‘Glass Jar’
- http://www.packmyproduct.com.au
‘Soap supplies’
- http://justjars.com.au
‘Soap and candle making supplies’
-http://shop.newdirections.com.au
‘Cesmetic supplies’
- http://www.cospak.com.au
‘Bulk Herbs’
-http://ballmason.com.au/
‘Essential Oils’
- http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/containers-packaging
-Ebay
Also try places like amazon and ebay and search for ingredients that you are trying to
find, and you will likely find shops that sell an array of supplies.
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T H A N K YO U F O R P U R C H A S I N G A N D R E A D I N G
THIS E-BOOK.
I hope you have enjoyed it, learned a lot and found natural ways to care for you and
your families skin, and are feeling inspired to ditch the chemicals and find healthier
ways to care for your body.