Welcome to our newest page!  When applicable we will notate which type(s) of skin that recipe is best for.

Please Note:  If you are a women journeying through cancer presently, feel free to try any of these home recipes after consulting with your doctor.  There should not be any ingredients that would cause reactions or problems - however once you have been given the green light by your doctor you can indulge yourself without any concerns. 


 

  This recipe comes from The Herbal Home Spa by Greta Breedlove
  ...it has all the FUN without the chemicals!

   Kiddie Bubbles
 

1 egg white 2 packets unflavored gelatin  1 /3 cup liquid castile soap 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 6 drops essential oil of    orange or strawberry

To Make: 1. Beat the egg white slightly 2. Fold in the gelatin 3. Pour all ingredients into a bowl an mix well. To Use: 1. Start running the water for your child's bath. 2. When the tub is half full of water, pour the Kiddie Bubbles into the bath directly under the tap and mix well. 3. Slip into the tub as soon as the mix is poured. 4. Rinse with cool water after bathing.

  This recipe comes from Natural Beauty, Pamper Yourself with Salon Secrets at Home by Laura DuPriest.

  Hand Rescue Treatment Balm
  

1/3 cup almond oil 1/2 cup hazlenut oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 3 drops lavender oil 4 tablespoons beeswax Simple Blend Method:  Combine oils and heat on low for three minutes.  Add beeswax and stir until melted.  Remove from heat and pour into a plastic jar with lid.  Let set for on hour.  Apply generous amount to hands.  Leave on for 10 minutes (or overnight with cotton gloves on your hands).  Wipe off excess. Will make hands smooth and soft.  italics mine

  This recipe comes from The Herbal Home Spa  by Greta Breedlove

  Spice Island Escape Bath Oil

1/4 cup sesame oil 1/8 cup cinnamon chips 5 whole cloves 1 large bay leaf, crumbled Dash nutmeg or mace  Yield: 1  treatment

To Make:  1. Place all ingredients in a glass jar.  Let them steep for 1 week, shaking daily. 2. Strain the spices out of the oil using a fine mesh strainer. To Use: 1. Start filling the tub with water.  When the tub is half full, pour the spicy sesame oil under the tap.  2. Slip into the tub as soon as the mix is poured to receive the full benefit of the scented oil. 3. Rinse with cool water after bathing.

  This recipe comes from The Herbal Home Spa  by Greta Breedlove

  Basic Shampoo Formula
  

2 tablespoons liquid castile soap 1 cup spring water 1/4 cup fresh herbs 1 teaspoon almond or apricot kernel oil 2 drops essential oil

To Make: 1. Place herbs in a clean 1--ounce glass jar with a lid. 2. Boil the spring water and pour over the herbs. 3. Cover and elt steep for 10 to 20 minutes 4. Strain the liquid from the herbs into a bowl. 5. Add the liquid castile soap and almond or apricot kernel oil and mix thoroughly.   6. Scent with essential oil and mix again. 7. Bottle in a plastici container with a spout or a clean recycled shampoo bottle.

Ingredients to add to the above Basic Shampoo Formula for different hair colors.   This information also comes from The Herbal Home Spa  by Greta Breedlove

 

Blonde   Chamomile Calendula  Lemon Peel Honey  Lemon Juice    Mullein Flowers

Brunette Sage   Lavender  Cinnamon Chips Cloves  Rosemary

Red/Auburn Henna Calendula Red Hibiscus Cinnamon Beets

Black Black Malva Indigo Lavender Sage

Make your feet happy with this foot reviving soak recipe from The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book by Josephine Fairley.  
    

Rosemary Foot Reviver           The mint and rosemary in this recipe are naturally cooling and invigorating, while the lactic acid in the milk is soothing.  If you put pebbles or marbles in the bottom of the bowl, you can roll your toes over them while you soak your feet, which is totally relaxing for body, soul - and soles.      1 cup milk      1 packed cup fresh mint leaves      6 large sprigs fresh rosemary      6 drops peppermint essential oil      Put the milk and fresh herbs in a small pan over a low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  Remove the pan from the heat, and pour into a bowl large enough to bathe your feet in.  You may also use a foot soak sauna.  Fill as required with warm or cool water, as preferred - or, best of all, some more milk.  Add the peppermint essential oil, drop by drop, and swish.  Soak away!  (Italics mine)

 

For anyone who has dry lips but has to be cautious with what ingredients are in your lipsticks, glosses and moisurizers due to allergies - here is a wonderful organic tint from The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book by Josephine Fairley.

Think Pink Lip Tint    

Beets are used to produce this great lip tint.  You need to grate cooked beets to extract the juice, or use a bottled pure beet juice, available form natural food stores.       2 tablespoons sweet almond oil       2 tablespoons beeswax granules or grated beeswax       3 teaspoons beet juice (use less if you want a paler balm)       4 drop peppermint essential oil       Gently heat the oil and the beeswax in a double boiler.  Remove from the heat and gradually add the beet juice, a teaspoon at a time, until you get the color you like; whisk very well with a fork or small whisk.  Add the peppermint oil, whisk again and transfer to a small sterilized jar.

 

One of the things Cleopatra is known for was her propensity for milk baths.  History tells us that she indulged herself often to make her skin smooth and soft.  This simple, ancient-based beauty bath recipe is sure to delight you with its results just like it did Cleopatra.  This recipe is taken from Natural Beauty Pamper Yourself with Salon Secrets at Home by Laura DuPriest.             Egyptian-Style Milk bath                2 tablespoons regular oatmeal                1 cup powdered milk                2 tablespoons almond meal *                2 to 3 drops of your favorite essential oil **           Grind the oatmeal to a fine powder and combine all ingredients in a small bowl.  Store it in a pretty jar in your bathroom.  For a relaxing bath, add 2 tablespoons to bath water and soak for 20 minutes.  Afterward, your skin will be remarkably soft and smooth.           * grind up 10 fresh almonds in a food processor if you can't purchase almond meal.               ** If you have severe allergies you may want to go sans essential oils when making your mixture.

 This one is my own creation 
       

Firming Mask           1/2 avocado, mashed           1/2 tsp. plain yogurt          Blend together well in a small glass bowl.  If you want the mask at room temperature be sure to remove the avocado and yogurt from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you want to use the mask.  Cover your entire face and neck with the mixture.  Leave on for 5 to 7 minutes.  If possible lay down and put your feet up against the wall at a 90 degree angle while you wait.  Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.