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Anti-aging rejuvenating skin oil

Makes 100ml bottle:
• 5ml Vegetable Glycerine
• 2ml Carrot oil
• 10ml Meadowfoam Seed oil
• 23ml Camellia oil
• 40ml Jojoba oil
• 5ml Borage Seed oil
• 15ml Rosehip Seed oil
Essential oils of:
• 4 Drops Tumeric
• 6 Drops Geranium Bourbon
• 3 Drops Lavender
• 3 Drops Patchouli

Combine thoroughly – always shake bottle well before use.

Note: This is an exquisite skin oil with highly effective skin rejuvenating properties. It is not recommended to substitute ingredients for they are each chosen for their particular skin benefits (see additional info) and work in synergy with each other.

Vegetable Glycerine: Acts as a humectant – meaning it attracts and holds moisture in the skin.

Carrot oil: Is the richest source of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A – an important skin vitamin.

Meadowfoam Seed oil: Contains over 98% long chain fatty acids. It has amazing moisturising and rejuvenating capabilities, it is very stable and may be used for many purposes, including extending the shelf life of every product it is added to. In hair care, it adds shine and moisture to the hair. In lotions and lip balms, it will remoisturize dry, cracked lips and skin. It reduces wrinkles and signs of aging. Non greasy and absorbs beautifully. It offers ultra-violet protection and acts as a binder in products containing scent – assisting in retaining the scent.

Camellia oil: Highly penetrating and emollient, adding that silky, soothing property to your product. Recommended for irritated, sensitive and damaged skins. Reduces wrinkles and produces a non greasy satin finish in your cream, lotion or massage oil.

Jojoba oil: Technically a wax – not an oil – it is extremely stable, does not go rancid and is highly recommended for all skin and hair products. Jojoba is beautifully absorbed, producing a silky, satin like finish on the skin – being very effective for all skin types, including anti-aging products. Very helpful oil for psoriasis, eczema, children and baby care products.

Borage Seed oil: Exceptionally high in essential fatty acids, assisting repair and maintenance of damaged tissues. Very effective for dry, or mature skin, creating obvious benefits even when used in small quantities. It shows promise also in the treatment of eczema, according to recent studies.

Rosehip Seed oil: A natural source of high vitamin C, especially significant in maintaining collagen and elastin production which keeps skin firm and elastic, and regenerates healthy new tissue deep within skin layers. Minimizes lines and wrinkles and reduces scar tissue. Excellent for burns, wounds, eczema and stretch marks. Very high in essential fatty acids.

Tumeric essential oil: A powerful skin and tissue regenerator with a mild gentle action – highly recommended in skincare products. Also a most effective anti-inflammatory and anti-itch essential oil.

Geranium Bourbon essential oil: A most uplifting and balancing oil for skincare, assisting to bring new life to tired skin, by improving lymphatic flow.

Sweet Lavender essential oil: A much loved and popular essential oil, assisting skin through improving circulation. Anti-inflammatory helps to calm skin, great for burns and very regenerating.

Patchouli essential oil: A lovely exotic scent, it helps regenerate tissue by its balancing effect. Heals damaged, rough, dry and cracked skin. Improves cellulite. A healing, anti-aging, very safe essential oil.

Package this beautiful oil in the nicest bottle you can find – for it is a fantastic rejuvenator.

Deodorising Powder

This powder is suitable for underarms or smelly feet. Use generously as needed.

• 3 Tablespoons Baking Soda
• 2 Tablespoons White French Clay
• 1 Tablespoon Rosemary Leaf Powder

Combine these powders thoroughly.
• 4 Drops each of pure essential oils of Ti-Tree, May Chang, Palmerosa, Sage & Sandalwood (Note – these essential oils are part of the deodorising formula & should not be substituted)

Grind the essential oils into 1 tablespoon of the powder mix – then mix into remaining powder mixture. Store away from light in suitable container. This mixture works well for both men and women. Dust armpits or feet. May also be used to deodorize smelly shoes (best dusted generously into shoes and left overnight). Using this formula for feet and shoes will gradually reduce foot odour if used on a regular basis.

Soothing – pure luxury talc

• 1 Tablespoon White French Clay
• 2 Tablespoons Rice Flour
• 1 Tablespoon finely ground Calendula Flowers, Chamomile Flowers or Sandalwood Powder (whichever one preferred)
• 1 Good teaspoon of Orris Root Powder
• 3 Drops fragrant oil of Violet
• 3 Drops fragrant oil of Gardenia
• Or 6 Drops of your favourite pure essential oil.

Grind fragrant or essential oil into the Orris Root Powder till well blended. Combine this with all dried ingredients, mixing all well together. Place this mixture into a glass container, seal and leave for several weeks for all the ingredients to blend their fragrances together.

NOTE: This mixture keeps its fragrance for years if correctly made.
Package into attractive containers with a dusting puff – use as you would talcum powder.

Citrus herbal powdered deodorant

• 1 Tablespoon Orris Root Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Peel Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Orange Peel Powder
• 5 Drops Palmerosa essential oil
• 5 Drops Lemon essential oil
• 2 Drops Sage essential oil

Method: Combine pure essential oils with the Orris Root Powder – grinding well into the powder to ensure no lumps. Add the other powders and combine thoroughly. Store in a sealed container. This mixture gets better with time. Dust under arms using a puff.

Note: Always allow body to cool down after bathing,
before applying a deodorant.

This is a lovely, effective, but extremely gentle scrub – suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

  • ½ Cup Ground Rolled Oats (this is a softer product if you grind the oats, rather than purchasing ground oats)
  • ½ Cup Ground Almonds
  • ½ Cup White Sugar
  • 2 – 3 Tablespoons Sweet Almond cold pressed oil
  • 40 drops Gardenia pure essential oil

Mix essential oil into sweet almond oil, stirring well. Combine dried ingredients thoroughly in a bowl, then slowly add the oil mixture and mix well. Ensure mixture is not too wet or too dry.

Store in a sealed container. Use this scrub once or twice weekly anywhere on the body. Including the face for an overall improvement in skin tone, texture and general health of skin.