Showing posts with label body care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label body care. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Peppermint Body Scrub

Melt 6 oz of unrefined coconut oil, over water, on the stove top.
(I use a glass measuring cup)

Put the melted coconut oil on the counter to cool.

When cool to the touch gently stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar, as you wish, to reach 7 oz.

As mix begins to harden and cool further, add 20 drops of peppermint essential oil.

Close lid to capture the essence.

Enjoy:  using either a wash cloth or sonic cleansing system.  A little goes a long way and this is AMAZING!  When I finished making it, I was told, "That smells like you could eat it!  SO good!".   The answer...you can...and it IS!

Notes:  Be sure to use UNREFINED coconut oil.  The nutrients will feed your skin and the fresh, natural scent cannot be duplicated and adds to the aromatherapy benefits.

I use a recycled 7 oz plastic container.  


Healing variation:  April 24, 2013

Monday, May 21, 2012

Stress Breath



Stress relief is simpler than you think.  When you feel that unmistakeable rise in your heart rate or that tightness in your muscles, there is a quick way to restore a sense of calm.  You may not have the time or place for an extended workout or a few moments to meditate or perform your favorite relaxation exercises.  Maybe a public speaking engagement is moments away.

Try this quick cleanse.  It won't require your running shoes or visualizing a tropical island!

Just once, inhale as deeply as you can, filling your entire diaphragm with air, imagining that you will be blowing into a balloon. Exhale through your lips as if you are trying to fill the balloon with as much air as possible.  Holding your lips in a "balloon blowing", pursed manner is a very important part of this exercise -- as is blowing out as if it is a balloon you are attempting to inflate.

You will feel the immediate difference this makes.  If you have not yet made breathing exercises an important part of your health routine, this may be your chance to introduce yourself to healthy breathing!

It is surprising how long we sustain ourselves on shallow breathing -- expecting that our bodies and minds can function on so little of what we need to survive -- oxygen!!  We drink water, eat, sleep, exercise...it's amazing...what we too often forget?  Breathing...feel the difference.  Take a Stress Breath...and feed oxygen to the starving tissues of your mind and body.  They will thank you for it!


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Green Clay Mask for Men and Women

Out-of-this-world tranquility using only natural "of-this-world" ingredients!

Don't wish, wait and hope for the day that you'll have time to care for and cleanse your mind and body.   Seize this day and create your own at home spa experience. Create your own oasis and approach your life with new found clarity and focus.  You will become your very own source of tranquility and inspiration.

If you have never experienced the benefits, both physically and mentally, of a clay mask, it is definitely time to do so.  There is no doubt that having a dutiful spa technician prepare and apply a mask is a wonderful luxury, but you may find that it is next to impossible to just work in the time to schedule the appointment.  Planning relaxation becomes a stress in and of itself.

Sure.  You may not want to answer the door bell while you're enjoying the mask at home.  But, after all, isn't that the idea?

A simple clay mask will amaze you with its benefits as you productivity improves, your senses become far more acute, and your focus will become remarkable.  If that's not enough, you will actually be physically healthier and look refreshed as well.  So, add this simple, homemade spa mask recipe to those index cards for healthy dinner possibilities and make this a staple -- stay healthy on the inside and out!

2 TBS Green Clay
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
1 tsp. macadamia oil
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. pumpkin seed oil (or almond, olive or sesame oil)
3 tsp green tea (or variation 3 tsp. sandlewood hydrosol)
5 drops vitamin E (optional)
1 drop roman chamomile
1 drop sandlewood
1 drop ylang ylang

Mix until smooth, spreadable "mud-like" texture.  Apply to face, neck, and upper chest for 15 minutes, once a week.  Do not apply more often.  This healing clay has very strong cleansing properties.  Makes approximately 2 masks.  Refrigerate and use within one month.  Warm container in a warm water bath for any refrigerated portions.

After cleansing:  Finish with a cucumber hydrosol spritz and light application of almond oil.

Recommendations:
While enjoying the mask, place chilled cucumber slices over the eyes and play soothing music to provide additional health benefits.  Tibetan flute, chants, or meditation music is a perfect accompaniment.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Quick and Easy Botanical Shampoo

In an instant, fortify your hair with the power of pure botanicals 
and satisfy your senses with pure plant extracts.

Try our Vanilla Mint Shampoo Recipe
8 oz. shampoo base of your choice
30 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops vanilla essential oil
(for additional softness and conditioning, add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil and 1 TBS avocado oil)

Feel the Cool!
A Pure Peppermint Shampoo
8 oz. of your favorite base shampoo
40 drops of peppermint essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of rosemary essential oil

If the shampoo is a gift, 
you may add quality food coloring to the base.  
To achieve a lavender, calming hue:
Add 5 drops of red coloring and 3 of blue and package in a clear PEG plastic pump bottle.
Naturally glass is not advisable for bath/shower products.


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