Oh so
gentle Honey Wash (for all skin types)
- 1T Oat or rice bran
- 1/2 t Natural honey
- 2/3 to 1 t Warm water
Mix above in palm of your hand. Massage gently
into skin in circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.
Discard unused portion.
Honey Bear Baby Wash
(for all skin types)
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2 c rice bran or bean powder
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1/3 c natural honey
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2/3 c warm water
Shake well in bottle until well mixed. Add to
bath tub or apply to moist skin with baby-gentle
wet wash cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Discard unused
portion.
Green Tea Toner
(for all skin types, esp. aging skin)
-
1 t powdered green tea
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1/2 c purified hot water
Mix tea with hot water in a bowl, whisking until
a bit thick. When mixture cools to room
temperature, apply with cotton pad to face. Do
not rinse. Unused portion may be refrigerated for
2 days.
Citrus Body Scrub
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6 T unscented liquid body soap (preferably
castile or other detergent-free formula)
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6 T
grape seed, jojoba, or sesame oil
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1 T sweet almond, kukui nut or macadamia nut
oil
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1/2 c fine sea salt
-
1T coarse sea salt
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1/4 t sweet orange, grapefruit or lemongrass
essential oil
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1/4 t tangerine essential oils
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4-5 drops neroli or lime essential oil
Combine the soap and oils together in a bowl
until well blended. Slowly add in the salts,
followed by the essential oils (which should be
spread throughout the mixture). Smooth on small
handfuls of the scrub onto wet skin (apply to dry
skin cautiously for an invigorating treatment);
rub with gentle pressure in circular motions.
Rinse well or smooth off in bath. Store unused
portion in tightly sealed (preferably glass)
container in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-12
months.
Soothing, Hydrating AHA and Anti-Oxidant Tea Bath
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1/2 c oats
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1/2 c basmati or brown rice
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1/2 c powdered buttermilk or milk
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3 (emptied) or 1T loose green tea
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1/2 t coconut or vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
Place ingredients into cheesecloth and tie into a
pouch with a string (i.e., like a large tea bag).
Place in tub and rub a fairly hot bath, allowing
pouch to submerge; using a glove or cooking
mitten, squeeze the pouch occasionally to
re-hydrate the ingredients. Allow water to cool to
comfort; leave "tea bath" pouch in the tub. Soak
in bath for 15-30 minutes.
Happy Healthy-Mouth Wash with Sage & Witch Hazel
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4 T distilled water
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4 t witch-hazel extract (preferably
grain-alcohol based)
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1 T fresh parsley sprigs
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1 T fresh mint leaves
-
1 t pure grain alcohol
Combine all ingredients in blender for 60
seconds. Pour mixture through a fine strainer to
remove solids. Following brushing the teeth, swish
2-3 t of this mouthwash around the mouth for
30-45 seconds, then spit out. DO NOT swallow
mouthwash. Store unused portion in tightly sealed
container for up to 5 days in refrigerator.
Oh so Spicy After-Shave
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2 c witch-hazel extract (preferably
grain-alcohol based)
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2 T distilled water
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1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced
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1 sprig fresh mint, minced
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 strips orange-peel spirals, chopped
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2 strips lemon-peel spirals, chopped
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15 drops benzoin
Combine all ingredients except cinnamon stick in
blender for 60-90 seconds. Pour into a bottle and
add cinnamon stick; shake well and allow to sit
for 15 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine
strainer to remove solids. Apply to damp skin
after shaving. Rinse if desired. Store unused
portion in tightly sealed container for up to 5
days in refrigerator.
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