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NAILS
Cuticle
softener
1 bottle of vitamin
E oil
Rub the vitamin
E oil on the cuticles of both
feet and hands after bath or
shower daily and at bedtime.
Herbaceous
Cuticle Conditioning Oil
- 2
T sesame or jojoba oil
- 8
drops carrot seed
essential oil
- 7
drops eucalyptus
essential oil
- 5
drops peppermint
essential oil
- 5
drops tea tree essential
oil
- 3
drops oregano essential
oil
Combine
ingredients. Shake well
before each use. Rub into nail and
toenail cuticles following
bath or shower; while these oil
helps prevent fungus, the strong
scent may be best to use at night.
Store unused portion in tightly
sealed (preferably glass)
container in a cool, dark, dry
place for 6-12 months.
Hard-as-Nails
Manicure Treat
- 1T
purified water, luke-
warm, but slightly cooled
- 1T
witch hazel (preferably
grain-alcohol based)
- 1
1/2 t natural honey
- 1/2
t alum powder
Mix
above in a low-profile bowl.
Soak nails for 10-15 minutes,
occasionally massaging
cuticles gently. Rinse with cool
water. Discard unused portion.
Smoothing
Cuticle & Foot Scrub
- 2
T fine sea salt
- 2
T castor oil
- 1
T wheat germ, sesame, or
kukui nut oil
- 2-3
drops of essential oil
(optional)
Combine
ingredients in a bowl until
well blended. Rub gently onto damp
skin (apply to dry skin
cautiously for an invigorating
treatment) 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 up to 7 days.
When preparing mixtures and
using fresh ingredients.
Always cut in the fresh fruits and
vegetables etc last...the enzymes
will remain as fresh as possible.
Storage
Try and use dark glass jars and
bottles for storage.
You need to avoid too much
sunlight and oxygen getting to
your mixtures.
Most of these recipes contain
natural preservatives.
Keep mixtures in a cool place.
The refrigerator is preferable.
Refrigerate the mixtures
containing fruit and or
vegetables.
Natural
preservatives:
Acids: Lemon juice
and vinegar.
Alcohol: Vodka, witch hazel and
brandy.
Essential
Oils: Tea Tree, eucalyptus
oil and thyme.
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