Showing posts with label holistic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holistic. Show all posts

Thursday, December 31, 2020

New Year New Products!

We are expanding to include some amazing products for 2021!

Arnica Oil which is a natural oil for use as a massage oil for sore muscles, sprains and bruises.  You can add essential oils to enhance it's healing qualities!

Ucuuba butter a rich, earthy hard butter used to replenish tone and moisture to dry/mature skin.  It is very hard and must be added to other butters/oils to make pliable and a good substitute for beeswax!

We now offer Irish Burren, Dragon's Blood and Sandalwood Lotion in 5oz sizes for both regular and vegan!

Don't forget our incense or Smudge Kit for cleansing your home and life for a blessed 2021!

 

      

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Homemade Vapor Rub

Here is a basic recipe to help clear your nose if stuffy.  You can add Essential Oils if you want to bump up your rub.

2oz Beeswax (2 bars)
4oz Carrier Oil (Apricot, Rice Bran, Grapeseed, etc) (or 1/2 cup)
1 TBSP Menthol Crystals (or to suit)

Use a scale or the we've broken down for easier use.  You can either use a double-boiler or a 2c pyrex measuring cup and the microwave (this is now dedicated to making homemade salves) in 30 second bursts.  You want to melt not cook your recipe!

I melt the beeswax about half way through then add the menthol (they do take awhile to melt) crystals using a popcicle stick I mix then add the carrier oil and microwave are warm then mix well.

You can now add essential oils to enhance the rub or just pour into 2 3oz jars or 3 2oz jars.

Essential Oil ideas for adding:
50d AB Protection Blend
10d Eucalpyus Oil
10d Lemon Oil
20d Peppermint (Wintergreen or Spearmint) Oil
10d Rosemary Oil
10d Cedarwood Oil
10d Copaiba Balsam Oil
10d Pine Oil
10d Cinnamon Oil
10d Clove Oil
10d Grapefruit Oil
10d Frankincense Oil

ALL the above oils can be used alone or in tandem or congestion. 
Use no more than 50 DROPS for the above recipe!
        
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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Pine Needle Foam Soap

White Pine Foam Soap
Combine the castile soap and essential oils in the bottle and shake well. You’re done!  This recipe only makes 2oz or 1/4 cup. 
We recommend starting with the above recipe to see if you like the soap.  The average commercial pump soap bottle is 8oz. If so you can triple which will almost fill at cleaned commercial pump soap bottle.  We believe in recycling everything.
There is a reason that a lot of natural cleaners smell like conifer essential oils—the conifers are great at getting rid of germs! This is true of Pine and its friends in the conifer group, like Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea), and Black Spruce (Picea mariana).
Here is a list of essential oils you can use for disinfecting and cleaning:  
        
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Saturday, January 4, 2020

Personalizing Face Oils

Several customers have asked how to personalize our Face Oil/Serum for their personal needs.

While we do offer our Face Oil in Grapefruit, Rose Geranium & French Lavender for their properties here is a simple chart for you to enhance it.

The Natural Face Oil has no essential oil so you can add your own!  

Dry Skin
     Lavender Essential Oil
     Helichrysum Essential Oil
     Myrrh Essential Oil
     Geranium Essential Oil
     Sandalwood Essential Oil

Oily Skin
     Tea Tree Essential Oil
     Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
     Patchouli Essential Oil
     Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Sensitive Skin
     French Lavender Essential Oil
     Clary Sage Essential Oil
     Neroli Essential Oil
     Rose Essential Oil
     German Chamomile Essential Oil

Start with 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of Face Oil.  Remember to test on underline of jaw 2-3 days before using all over face in case of an allergic reaction.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Simple Syrup Recipes

Try it in iced tea or combine with rye whiskey, lemon juice and bitters for an amazing cocktail. We use a splash in Lemonade or Hot Herbal Tea!

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup dried Rose Petals or Lavender Buds

Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the rose petals/lavender and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a mesh sieve, reserving the syrup in a clean glass container.

Store in the refrigerator and use within one month.

You can also substitute Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Calendula, Chamomile, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Peppermint, Spearmint or any other herb you like!

 Tip: For a more tart flavor with the benefit of an abundance of vitamin C, add ½ cup Rose Hips to the ingredients.

 Sweet & Spice Juniper Simple Syrup is so flavorful people will think it took a lot of effort. Use this syrup to create your own signature cocktails and mocktails.

1 cup water
3 tablespoons dried juniper berries
3 cardamom whole pods or 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
1/2 c Orange/Lemon Peel or One whole fresh orange/Lemon

Using a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the juniper berries to break them open. Toss the berries into a medium saucepan. Repeat with the cardamom pods. Cut the orange peel into strips and add to the pan. Add the water and heat over medium heat to just bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in sugar. Simmer the mixture on the lowest heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Strain and refrigerate the reserved syrup. Use within 2 weeks.

 Lavender & Thyme Simple Syrup incorporates a botanical combination that compliments in baked goods, or in lemonade. In cocktails, pair it with vodka or gin, sparkling soda and fresh lemon juice. Placing the herbs in a small muslin bag makes straining the mixture much easier.

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
¼ cup lavender flowers
2 teaspoons dried thyme

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Place the lavender and thyme in a muslin bag and tie the top. Drop bag into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Remove bag and transfer syrup into a clean glass container.

Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.

Black Peppercorn Simple Syrup is an earthy, robust syrup that partners beautifully with the flavors of orange, grapefruit, persimmons, ginger and lavender.

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1⁄4 cup whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed or 10 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil

Combine water and sugar in a sauce pan. Crush peppercorns slightly using a mortar and pestle; add to pan and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain, reserving the syrup in a glass jar.

Store in the refrigerator and use within one month.



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Sunday, August 18, 2019

French Green Sea Clay Face Mask


Floral Water, Hoppy Beer or other liquid to desired consistency
10-15 drops Essential Oil*

Mix all ingredients in a small dish. Use 2-3 times a week, store in air-tight container in fridge to keep fresh.

Ginger Essential Oils helps sooth redness and a protective effect on the skin, inhibiting the signs of skin damage and aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines

Turmeric Essential Oil helps reduce redness from blemishes and calm skin conditions like eczema and rosacea. Turmeric is excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading.

Tea Tree Essential Oil is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It's thought to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin

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Sunday, August 4, 2019

DIY Eyelash Serum

I've been asked several times about eyelash serum.  So I've done research and we now offer Organic Castor Oil (comes with a lash brush).

Basically you'll brush your lashes and make sure the roots have a light coating (the part touching the eyelid).  But for the more adventerous we have found a basic recipe:

1 tsp Organic Castor Oil
1 tsp Emu Oil (you can use Organic Almond Oil from grocery store)
1/2 tsp Organic Coconut Oil
10 drops Vitamin E (about 2 capsules)

Mix all ingredients and store in a small dropper bottle or air tight container.

To use, squeeze one drop on to your finger or a cotton swab and gently massage into lash line. I prefer to do this at night to let it work overnight before washing my face in the morning.

Use daily for best results.

TIP: This can also be used on eyebrows to help with thinning eyebrows.
This will last up to a year as long as it is kept in an air tight container and not contaminated with a liquid. You can wash lash brush in hot soapy water and let air dry.

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