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Lavender Handcream:

4 teaspoons sweet almond oil

4 teaspoons coconut oil

3 teaspoons white wax

6 teaspoons glycerine

6 drops lavender essential oil

1. Put the almond oil, coconut oil and white wax in a double boiler

or a bowl over a pan of hot water and gently dissolve.

2. Stir the mixture to blend it together and when everything has

melted add the glycerine drop by drop.

3. Take it off the heat and stir until creamy.

4. Add drops of lavender oil and mix well. Put into pots.

Cologne

1/2 cup lavender

1/4 cup rosemary

peel of 1 lemon

peel of 1 orange

1/2 cup orange-mint leaves

1/2 cup lemon balm leaves

2 cups vodka

2 cups rosewater

Steep 2 weeks; filter and bottle.

Spicy Cologne

1 oz. rose petals

2 T. lavender

2 thin strips orange peel

1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon, crushed

1 tb. coriander seeds, bruised

10 oz. vodka

Steep 3 weeks; filter and bottle.

Herbal cologne

2 T. rosemary

2 T. lavender

1 T. juniper berries, crushed

1 strip lemon rind

10 oz. vodka

Steep 3 weeks; filter and bottle.

Hungary Water

1 T. rosemary

1 tsp. mint leaves

Grated peel of 1/4 lemon

Grated peel of 1/4 orange

1/4 cup vodka

1/2 cup rosewater

Steep 2 weeks; filter and bottle.

Bay Rum cologne

5 oz. vodka

1 oz. Jamaican rum

3 to 4 bay leaves

1/4 tsp. allspice

1 stick cinnamon

1/4 tsp. orange extract

Steep 1 week; filter and bottle.

SOLID PERFUME RECIPE

½ oz beeswax 1 oz sunflower oil

1 oz coconut oil ½ oz. essential oil.

Using a double broiler, slowly melt the beeswax into the oils. Just

before pouring, add the essential of your

choice. Pour into small tins or lip balm tubes.

NATURAL ROSE WATER

Rosewater can be used in the bath, (1cup), hot tub or as a splash

after bathing . Floral waters tone and clear the skin, and act as a

hydrating agents, and help to normalize the acid balance of the skin.

2 Cups distilled water

1/4 cup vodka

1 large clear and clean container

2 cups fragrant rose petals

In your very clean container fill with rose petals 3/4 of the way

full. If you want to ingest your rosewater make sure your rose

petals were organically grown. Pour the water in until it covers

the petals completely. Once your water is in, add your Vodka. Put

on your lid and shake it up a little to make sure the ingredients mix

completely. Place in the sun and wait about two weeks. The water

will start to turn in a few days. Strain out the rose petals through

a coffee filter and presto your have made your very own rose water.

Please note: The unscented vodka will kill any bacteria on the

petals and the alcohol prolongs the scent. Store in the

refrigerator use within two weeks If fragrance is not strong enough

add a few drops rose oil.

ROSE WATER and GLYCERIN HAND LOTION

In a attractive bottle blend 1/2 rosewater and 1/2 vegetable glycerin

(available from any drug store). Shake well and it's ready to use.

Great for hands, face, rough elbows

ANGEL WATER

A toner and freshener that brings skin back to a normal pH after

cleansing, especially good for oily skin.

1 cup white apple cider

3 TBS. raspberry leaves

5 TBS. rose petals

2 TBS. rosemary

4 TBS. sage leaves

3/4 cup rosewater

Heat the vinegar and pour it over the herbs. Place the mixture in a

quart jar and cap it. Do not use a metal lid. Shake daily for two

weeks. Strain Add the rosewater to vinegar. Store, covered in jars

with a non-metallic lids

MINT LEAF FOOT REFRESHER SPRAY

2 tablespoons spearmint leaves

4 ounces alcohol

4 ounces water

5 drops peppermint essential oil

Combine all of the ingredients into a spray bottle and then shake

well. Allow mixture to sit for 12 hours before us. Spray on feet for

a cooling treat!

REFRESHING LEG GEL

1/2 cup 100% pure aloe vera gel

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon witch hazel

3 to 4 drops peppermint oil or extract

Combine aloe vera, cornstarch and witch hazel together in a microwave-

safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30

seconds, until warmed and thick like honey. Cool completely. Add

peppermint oil. Store in an airtight container. Use on legs and feet.

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SOAPWORT SHAMPOO

1 tablespoon grated or powdered soapwort root

A handful of fresh or 1tbsp dried chamomile or other herbs

1 cup boiling water

Pour the boiling water onto the soapwort and chamomile, cover and

leave

to infuse until cool. The chamomile will add additional strength and

scent to the shampoo.

BATH BOMBS

1/4 cup citric acid

3/4 cup baking soda

pinch of borax

Witch hazel

1 t. lavender essential oil

t. dried lavender flowers

Combine dry ingredients, lightly mist with witch hazel and stir,

do not over mist or your citric acid will start grow! When the

mixture will stick to itself when squeezed in the hand pack it into

your

molds. When it is dry remove it from the molds.

LAVENDER BODY SCRUB

Put 1 cup of dried lavender flowers and 2 cups of sea salt in a

plastic bag. Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil and mix well.

Label, seal and leave in a dark place to infuse for at least two

weeks.

Put bag into a jar, screw on lid and attach jar lacy.

TIP: If you haven't had time to stitch a gift tag to write out the

ingredients and instructions onto, simply decorate a gift tag with

lavender flowers, glued on.

LIQUID TALC

4 T French clay or Kaolin Clay

4 T distilled water

1 cup Aloe Vera Gel 10 drops essential oil

Mix water and clay until smooth. Stir in aloe vera gel and essential

oil until mixed well bottle in a sterile bottle.