How To Make Coconut Body Butter for Dry Skin

1. Prepare the ingredients—2 ounces of cocoa butter, 2 ounces of shea butter, 1 ounce of extra virgin olive oil, 1 ounce of virgin coconut oil, 1 ounce of jojoba oil, 1 ounce of beeswax and drops of your favorite essential oil.
2. Prepare the tools or equipment—a double boiler or microwave oven, a bowl and a mixer. In case a microwave oven and a double boiler are not available, you can make use of your pot and your mixing bowl. Put your bowl on top of the pot with boiling water. Water level should not reach the bottom of your mixing bowl.
3. Mix all the ingredients listed above in a bowl. Melt the mixed ingredients, preferably in a double boiler or microwave oven. This would not take too long. Be careful to overdo the melting process lest it would have an effect to the consistency of your coconut body butter.
4. Once melted, remove it from the double boiler. Using an electric mixer, blend it while being cooled until it forms a peak. This is like making a meringue. Once the mixture forms a peak, it is ready.
5. Transfer your coconut body butter into your prepared container. This would also be an ideal gift for your friends, family members and even giveaways for parties.

A thirsty dry skin can be pampered by applying coconut body butter. It is a real treat for your dry skin because it soothes rough, flaky and itchy skin. A commercially made body butter, which is more expensive, has the same effect with your coconut body butter in providing an intensive body moisturizing effect to your dry skin. With your homemade coconut body butter, you are spared from buying an expensive body moisturizer.

http://www.howtodothings.com/fashion-personal-care/how-to-make-coconut-body-butter-for-dry-skin

Face and Hand cream

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
10 gr. or 0.3 oz cocoa butter
1/2 tbsp liquid lecithin
1/8 oz or 3.5 gr. beeswax

1 tsp vitamin e oil ( just take a sharp knife and poke some capsules ans squeeze them in)

1/3 cup boiled distilled water
1/2 tbsp vegetable glycerin

in a small pot over another bigger pot of water (bain-marie) heat the waxes and oils, leaving the vitamin e and the lecithin last.
remove from heat when they are completely melted and add the vitamin and lecithin.
in another small pot combine the boiled water and the glycerin.
drizzle melted oils into the water/glycerin mixture while you whisk.
at this point you can add 5-6 drops of essential oil such as lavender or tea tree and 10 drops of jojoba oil (if your skin is normal) or avocado oil (if your skin is dry).
it will take about 5 minutes for the mixture to become creamy.
put in a small jar (make sure that is properly sterilized by boiling it).
let it cool and then close the lid.

this cream gets quickly absorbed and it makes skin glow.

when used on hands, it literaly cures chapped and dry hands.

enjoy!

Mint Body Lotion Recipe

Refreshing In Summer Heat

 
Ingredients
3 to 4 drops peppermint oil ~ optional
1/8 teaspoon. borax powder
1 teaspoon. coconut oil
1 teaspoon grated beeswax
1/2 cup mint water 
1/2 cup sunflower oil

Mix the mint water and borax together, stir until thoroughly mixed 
In a glass meauring cup mix sunflower oil, coconut oil, and beeswax 
Place the cup with the oils - beeswax mixture in a pan with about 1 to 2 inches of waterfor a hot water bath
Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally until the beeswax is melted then set aside 
Bring the mint solution almost to boiling by placing in a glass cup and microwaving on high for about 1 minute or in a stove top hot water bath
Remove the oils beeswax mixture from the water bath
Slowly add the mint water and borax to the mixture in the blender
and whip.
Add peppermint oil if using 
Allow the lotion to cool completely it will thicken as it cools so do not be concerned if it seems a bit thin
Pour the lotion into clean container and cover
Note: 
To make mint water boil fresh or dried mint leaves in water and et cool
Strain mint leaves 
Use 1 cup fresh mint or 1/4 cup dried mint leaves to 1 cup of water

Lavender & Calendula Lotion Recipe

Ingredients:
1/8 teaspoon borax
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1 teaspoon beeswax
1/2 tablespoon aloe vera jelly
1 tablespoon calendula petals
1 tablespoon apricot kernel oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
4 tablespoons almond oil
1/2 cup distilled water

Heat the almond oil, apricot kernal oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera jelly, and beeswax until the beeswax is melted
Set oil mixture aside and allow to cool
Dissolve the borax in the distilled water
Heat it to a slow simmer
Pour the oil mixture into a blender
Turn on blender and slowly add the borax and water solution 
Add lavender essential oil and the calendula petals
Continue to blend until well mixed and the lotion has thickened
Turn off blender once the mixture has cooled down to room temperature
Pour into a container and cover 
Refridgerate and allow the lotion to set completly before use

Note
Keep refridgerated as this recipe does not contain preservatives.

No-Petroleum Lip Gloss

Did you know that using petroleum based lip glosses like those commonly found in drug and grocery stores can actually cause dry lips to become worse? Opt for spending just a little time in your kitchen and producing a lip gloss that truely does the trick - and lots of it. Your lips will thank you as well as your pocketbook!

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons coconut oil 
1 tablespoon cocoa butter 
2 teaspoons grated beeswax 
10 drops avocado oil 
Few drops of vitamin E oil. 

Directions Melt the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax in a double boiler or over hot water. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the avodado oil and vitamin E oil. 

Pour the balm into a clean container or purse size small tins (I save my purchased tins and re-use them.) Seal the container once the lip balm has cooled and solidified.

Fabulous All Natural Face Cream.

Ingredients.

Water group:
8 oz. distilled rose water (can use 3/4 cup aloe vera gel)
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
several drops essential oils - these oils are added to the water group because of their beneficial properties are destroyed by heat and the oil group is heated.

Oil group:
6 oz. expeller pressed canola oil, grapeseed or apricot kernel oil (can add 1 t. lanolin) - these oils are the liquid oil portion the following oils are the solid oil portion:
2 1/2 oz. mixture of coconut oil and cocoa butter (2/3 coconut, 1/3 or less cocoa butter) just eyeball the mixture but measure out the combined to 21/2 oz.                                                                                                                   1/2 oz. grated beeswax if you prefer lotion or 3/4 oz. if you prefer cream.

Instructions:
Pour the oil group into a small enamel saucepan. Heat slowly over low heat until the beeswax melts. This does not take long. You want to remove this mixture from the heat as soon as possible and pour into a measuring cup to let cool to room temperature. This takes a few hours, but you can speed up the cooling time by placing it in the refrigerator for awhile. Or, if you prefer, you can do this step the night before and in the morning you'll be able to proceed with the blending.

*The water group needs to be at room temperature* If you had your bottle of rose water or distilled water sitting on the counter in the kitchen for a while, it will be room temperature. Take the temperature of water and 
note it. Pour the water into your blender. Pour 1 t. vitamin E oil into the water and add your essential oils, 10-40 drops. Be conservative, a little goes a long way - let your nose guide you.

When the oil group is the same temperature as your water group (the MOST IMPORTANT detail to making the cream successfully is making certain that both groups - the water and oils - are the exact same temperature before blending) turn your blender on its highest speed and slowly pour in the oils blending it for few seconds until all the oils are added. Turn off the blender and give the mixture a few good stirs with a narrow spatula, turn the blender on again for a few seconds. Repeat this step if necessary. The batch is done when  the two groups are incorporated and look wonderfully creamy. Spoon the mixture into clean jars, label and date them. Smaller jars work better unless you are going to keep your cream in the refrigerator. The cream contains no preservatives. One batch is approximately 16 oz. If you are not splitting this with a friend, you may want to make a half batch.

Ways to play with the recipe:
Water group:
You may use distilled water instead of rose water. You can use 2 1/2 oz of aloe vera gel in the water (decrease water by the amount used) or you may use orange flower water (particularly good for dry skin). You may add 1/2
teaspoon neo heliopan to the water group. This is a natural sunscreen. You also may add a couple droppersful of benzoin oil. It is wonderful for chapped skin and is a natural preservative. You could also add a little
borage oil (approx. 1 teaspoon) or carrot seed oil (several drops) if you wish. 

Oil group:
You may use any good quality oil for your cream. Olive oil may be too heavy. Apricot kernel, grapeseed, sweet almond or expeller canola for the major portion of the liquid oils is recommended. You can use small 
amounts of the super rich oils to replace some of your base liquid oils. 
Examples:
avocado oil or jojoba oil.  tablespoon or two of these richer oils is suggested. If you choose to add these wonderful oils, it is  suggested that you melt your base oils and the beeswax before adding them. After melting, 
add the rich oils. You may have to very gently re-heat again because the bees wax may solidify somewhat with the added cooler oils. These richer oils are fragile and their beneficial properties can be destroyed by heat.

Essential oils:
Dry skin - rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang, chamomile, lavender.
Normal - chamomile, lavender, geranium, neroli, rose.
Oily - geranium, lavender, lemon, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, bergamot.
Combination - geranium, neroli, lavender, rose.
Mature- wrinkled - carrot seed oil, borage, frankincense, rose.
Chapped - benzoin.

Almond Joy Body Lotion - A Body Lotion Recipe

This almond body lotion recipe will relieve even the driest skin.

1/2 cup water
1/8 tsp. borax powder
1/2 cup almond oil
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. grated beeswax
2 Tbsp. honey
3-4 drops orange Essential Oil (optional)

To Make This Body Lotion Recipe: Mix water and borax together, stirring until well mixed. Set aside. Mix together the almond oil, coconut oil, honey, and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup with the oils-beeswax mixture in a pan of water (about 1 to 2" of water), making a water bath. Heat over medium heat until the beeswax is melted (8 to 10 min.), stirring occasionally. When the wax is melted, bring the water/borax solution almost to boiling (put the glass cup with the water/borax in the microwave on High for 1 min., or use a water bath on the stove top). Remove the oil-beeswax mixture from the water bath and pour into blender. Slowly add water/borax to the mixture in the blender and whip. Allow the lotion to cool completely. The consistency may seem a bit thin, but it will thicken as it cools. You may add the orange Essential Oil now if you wish. Pour into a lidded container. To use: massage a small amount into your skin.

This body lotion recipe leaves your skin feeling and looking radiant.  The Almond Joy Body Lotion feels silky-smooth and smells terrific. This body lotion is a lavish and invigorating way to treat your skin.

It is easy to make an affordable, skin nourishing and pampering bath and body product. Feel free to substitute or add other essential oils to personalize your body lotion recipe. The recipe can be left without fragrance or essential oils can be added for therapeutic benefit.

Lip gloss recipes

Flavored Lip Gloss Recipes 

Chocolate Lip Gloss

This lip gloss is soothing, plus it has a yummy scent and flavor.

Ingredients
1-1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp oil of vitamin E (optional)
1/4 tsp grated chocolate or 1-3 chocolate chips

Recipe

1.       Mix all of the ingredients in a small microwaveable or heat resistant cup or bowl.

2.       Heat 1-2 minutes in the microwave or in a double boiler until the mixture is melted.

3.       Remove from heat.

4.       Mix well.

5.       Spoon the gloss into a container.

6.       Cool completely with the lid resting on the container, but slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape and prevent condensation.

7.       Seal and label the container.

Tropical Lip Gloss

This lip gloss will drench your lips with moisture. Vitamin E is a natural preservative.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon cocoa butter, grated
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil (may substitute almond oil or olive oil)
1 teaspoon light sesame oil
1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional: use to make gloss more solid or to add more shine)
Recipe

1.       Mix all of the ingredients in a cup or bowl.

2.       Rest the container inside of a larger container of very hot (not boiling) water.

3.       Stir the ingredients together until they are melted.

4.       Pour the mixture into a small container with lid (lip gloss containers are commercially available).

5.       Smooth the gloss onto lips, either to be worn alone or to add shine over lipstick.

Peppermint Lip Gloss

Peppermint lip gloss is soothing and refreshing. You can substitute spearmint flavor, if you like, or actually any flavor, such as lemon or orange.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
1 teaspoon beeswax
10-14 drops peppermint oil
Recipe

1.       Melt the petroleum jelly and beeswax in the microwave or over a double boiler.

2.       Remove the mixture from hear and add the peppermint oil.

3.       Pour the lip gloss into a small container and allow it to cool.

Berry Lip Gloss

Make this gloss with your favorite berry. Berries will impart a natural color to your lips, plus they contain antioxidants to help keep your lips smooth.
Ingredients
10 fresh cranberries or 5 fresh raspberries or blackberries
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 drop vitamin E oil
Recipe

1.       Mix the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl.

2.       Microwave 1-2 minutes or until the mixture begins to boil.

3.       Mash the hot berries.

4.       Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then strain it through cheesecloth or a sieve to filter out the berry skins and seed.

5.       Spoon the gloss into small containers and allow it to cool completely.

Vanilla Lip Gloss
This is an easy recipe that uses slightly different ingredients.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon petroleum jelly
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Recipe
Place the ingredients in a small bowl or cup and set this container inside a larger pan of hot water. Stir and melt the ingredients together, then pour the mixture into a lip gloss pot and allow it to cool completely.

Lemon Lip Gloss
Note that you can make this gloss any flavor, depending on the flavoring that you add. Try cherry or orange too.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons grated beeswax
1 teaspoon honey
1 vitamin E oil capsule
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon pure almond extract (optional)
6 drops of lemon flavoring
Recipe
Melt the beeswax. Stir in the honey, vitamin E, and aloe vera. Add the almond and lemon flavorings.

Honey Lime Lip Gloss
Ingredients
2 teaspoons grated beeswax
7-8 teaspoons sweet almond oil (or jojoba oil)
1 vitamin E capsule
1 teaspoon honey
5 drops lime essential oil or flavoring
Recipe
Melt together the beeswax and almond or jojoba oil. Open the vitamin E capsule and stir in the contents. Add the honey and flavoring. Pour the mixture into a lip gloss pot and allow it to cool.

Coconut Butter Body Moisturizer ( Good for wind and sunburned skin )

Ingredients
2 tablespoons beeswax 
2 teaspoons distilled water 
4 oz. cocoa butter 
4 tablespoons sweet almond 
2 tablespoons coconut oil 











Melt the beeswax over low heat with the water. Spoon in cocoa butter and blend. Gradually blend in oils. Pour into glass jar.
The lotion will thicken as it cools.

Quick and Easy Lip Balm Recipe

Makes 8 to 10 tubes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons beeswax, grated (or use pastilles)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
15 drops essential oil (optional) 

Method

1. Measure all ingredients into a glass measuring cup.

2. Place cup into a small saucepan. Add a few inches of water to the pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until ingredients have melted.

3. Add essential/flavoring oil, if using. Stir well.

4. Pour carefully into tubes straight from the measuring glass (be sure the handle is not hot). Or, use a medicine dropper.

The balm will shrink as it cools and hardens, so fill as high as possible. You may want to use the medicine dropper to top off each tube.

Let cool completely before covering with cap (about 10 minutes).

found on:http://savingnaturally.com/2010/11/natural-lip-balm-tutorial/

How to Make Olive Oil Body Butters

This is a recipe i have found on the 'ehow.com' 

there is the link 

http://www.ehow.com/how_6557058_make-olive-oil-body-butters.html

i just made it and i wanted to share it cause it's awesome.

i have tried many body butter recipes and by far i think this is the best!

instead of carnauba or palm wax i've used beeswax and it worked fine.
for fragrance i have used 10 drops of lavender essential oil, but you can use whatever you like, or just leave it as is.

the outcome is a soft, silky butter which leaves the skin regenarated and moisturised.

Things You'll Need:

• 
  
• ¼ cup distilled water
• ½ teaspoon borax -- preferably cosmetic grade
• ½ cup organic, cold-pressed virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons organic, virgin coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable wax -- examples: carnauba or palm wax
• 20 drops of high quality essential oil -- example: lemon balm or lavender essential oil
• Heavy duty whisk
• Heavy bottom pot
• Double boiler
• Spoon
• Sterilized 8 oz. jar

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• ¼ cup distilled water
• ½ teaspoon borax -- preferably cosmetic grade
• ½ cup organic, cold-pressed virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons organic, virgin coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable wax -- examples: carnauba or palm wax
• 20 drops of high quality essential oil -- example: lemon balm or lavender essential oil
• Heavy duty whisk
• Heavy bottom pot
• Double boiler
• Spoon
• Sterilized 8 oz. jar

1. 
   
   
   
   Simmer distilled water and borax in the heavy bottom pot just until borax has dissolved. Cover and remove from heat.
2. 
   
   Add about an inch of tap water to the bottom of your double boiler and bring the water to a simmer. When water has reached temperature, add the olive oil, vegetable wax and the coconut oil to the top of the double boiler.
3. 
   
   Whisk oils and wax mixture until melted. Remove pan from heat. Continue to gently whisk the olive oil mixture while adding the water and borax at a very slow drizzle. Whisk until water is well incorporated.
4. 
   
   Continue whisking the olive oil body butter as it cools and increase whisking speed as it begins to thicken.
5. 
   
   Add your essential oil fragrance to the olive oil body butter when the mixture feels slightly warm but not hot. Mix well until body butter reaches room temperature.
6. 
   
   Spoon your new body butter into the sterilized jar and cover.
   
   
   
   

   Tips & Warnings

   • 
     
   • To prolong shelf life, keep the body butter  in the refrigerator. Use within 60 days.
   • Double or triple this recipe and give decorative containers of olive oil body butter as gifts. Be sure to give instructions on how to keep the body butter.
   • You may use an electric mixer in place of a whisk. Set the speed to low for the first part when incorporating water/borax mixture to the olive oil mixture. After about 5 minutes, when the body butter has thickened, increase speed to medium and continue mixing until body butter has cooled to room temperature.