Body Bliss

Pregnant belly balm
1/2 cup of cocoa butter
2 tablespoons of wheatgerm oil or shea butter
6 tablespoons of sweet almond oil
2 tablespoons of grated beeswax

Melt all of the ingredients together in a double boiler. Remove from the heat and stir the mixture frequently as it cools. This recipe makes a great base and you can add essential oils (12 drops per tablespoon of mixture) to individualise it. Great for tight, itchy bellies.

Leg Massage Cream
50g anhydrous lanolin
50ml olive oil
25ml apricot oil

Heat all the ingredients in a double boiler over a low heat until the lanolin has melted. Stir it together for a few minutes until well combined then pour into containers. Allow to cool fully before use.

Barrier Cream
10g beeswax
25g cocoa butter
60ml almond oil
15ml castor oil
15 drops essential oil (lavender, lemon or sandalwood work well)

Melt the beeswax and cocoa butter in a double boiler over a low heat. Once they have melted remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the almond and castor oil. Combine these really well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and beat in the essential oil. Pour into wide mouth jars and use whenever a protective barrier is needed.

Coconut oil cream
5g citric acid
20g emulsifying wax
30ml glycerin
20g stearic acid
110ml coconut oil
50ml water
fragrance or essential oils (optional)

Melt all ingredients in a double boiler over a low heat. Once it has all melted, beat the mixture until it turns white and then pour into containers. If you are adding scent or essential oils then add them once the mixture has cooled slightly.

Jasmine hand and body lotion
¼ cup apricot kernel oil
1 teaspoon beeswax
1 teaspoon cocoa butter
1 teaspoon coconut oil
¼ cup distilled water
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
½ teaspoon glycerin
5 drops jasmine fragrance oil

Melt the cocoa butter and beeswax over a low heat in a double boiler. Measure and mix in the apricot and coconut oils and allow it to cool slightly. In a separate bowl place the water, aloe vera gel and glycerin. Slowly add small amounts of the butter and oil mixture to the water while beating with a stick blender or a whisk. Do this until the entire butter blend has been added. Stir the fragrance oil in then pour into containers.

Basic lotion recipe
20g emulsifying wax
140ml sweet almond oil
40ml glycerin
270ml distilled water
60 drops essential oil

Mix the wax, oil and glycerin together over a low heat in a double boiler until the wax is just barely melted. Allow to cool slightly and stir in room temperature water and essential oils. Beat with a stick blender for around 30 seconds. Pour into containers. You can use this lotion in either a pump or squeeze bottle, but is thick enough for a jar.

Eucalyptus Foot Lotion
30ml almond oil
10ml avocado oil
10ml wheatgerm oil
20 drops eucalyptus oil

Put all of the ingredients in a dark glass bottle and shake well until completely combined. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. Shake well before each use. You can substitute peppermint oil for the eucalyptus oil for a refreshing change.

Moisturising Body Lotion
50ml glycerin
50ml rosewater
15ml almond oil
5ml wheatgerm oil
5ml jojoba oil

Put all ingredients in a dark glass jar and shake well until thoroughly mixed. Keep in a cool, dark place. This lotion is perfect for soothing and repairing dry, scaly skin. Shake well before each use.

Lip gloss
2 teaspoons beeswax
7 teaspoons castor oil, jojoba or sweet almond oil
1 teaspoons honey
5 drops of essential oil such as lemon, peppermint, orange, lime, tangerine,clove

Melt the oil and beeswax together in a double boiler over a low heat until they combine well. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey. Wait for the mixture to cool slightly and then add your essential oil. Stir until well combined and pour into lip gloss pot or tube. You can make this recipe harder by adding more beeswax.

Hemp balm
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon castor oil
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 tablespoon hemp seed oil
1 tablespoon beeswax
1 tablespoon honey
20 drops of essential oil of your choice

Melt the wax and coconut oil together in a double boiler over a low heat. When they have melted together, add the honey and combine well. Keep stirring constantly and add your sunflower and castor oil. As the mixture begins to cool, add the hemp seed oil and essential oil. Stir well again and pour into your containers.

Natural lip balm
250ml sweet almond oil
45g beeswax
2 teaspoons honey

Melt all the ingredients over a low heat in a double boiler then pour into containers.

Lip balm #1
2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
1 teaspoon beeswax
10 - 14 drops peppermint essential oil

In a double boiler melt the jelly and the beeswax. When melted, remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and add the peppermint essential oil. Pour into a lip pot and cool.

Lip balm #2
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon beeswax
1 teaspoon cocoa butter
1 teaspoon honey
6 drops orange essential oil
2 vitamin E capsules

Melt the oil, beeswax and cocoa butter in a double boiler over a low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the honey and vitamin E. Allow to cool slightly and add the essential oil- mix well. To keep the honey mixed evenly in the balm you need to stir it as it sets. Pour into jars and allow to cool- stirring if needed.

Choc mint lip balm
45g. cocoa butter (non-deodorize)
30g beeswax
45g. shea butter
5 drops Vitamin E
20 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)

Melt the butters and beeswax over a low heat in a double boiler. Once melted, take off of the heat and add the vitamin E oil. Allow it to cool fairly well and then add the peppermint oil. Mix it really well then pour into containers. The peppermint oil will make your lips tingle when first applied. If you don't like this then other oils can be used- or just reduce the amount of peppermint oil.

Shampoo recipes
Dilute these oil combinations in 100ml of our shampoo base

Normal/dry hair- 10 drops lavender and 10 drops carrot seed oil

Normal/oily hair- 10 drops sage (dalmation) and 10 drops geranium

Dandruff- 10 drops lemon and 10 drops thyme

General blend- 3 drops german chamomile, 3 drops lemon and 5ml jojoba oil

Conditioner recipes
Dilute these oils in 100ml of our conditioner base

Normal/dry hair or dandruff- 20 drops lavender

Normal/oily hair- 10 drops geranium

Hair rinse recipes
Floral waters make great finishing rinses to you hair care routine but you can also make rinses especially designed for you hair colour. You can even match them to your favourite perfume to create a layered effect. To make your own rinse add 3-4 drops of essential oils to one litre of distilled water. When you use it just make sure you don't get any in your eyes.

Dark hair- use rosemary or sage essential oil
Fair hair- use roman chamomile
Red hair- use carrot seed oil

Wrinkle blend
25ml rosehip oil
2 drops patchouli
1 drop neroli
1 drop lavender

Apply 6-8 drops and massage gently into the face and neck twice a day

Facial massage blend
2 tablespoons of carrier oil to suit your skin type
4 drops rose absolute

Acne blend
50 ml base of apricot oil
10 drops lemon oil
10 drops cypress oil
5 drops lavender oil
Combine oils and massage well down both sides of the neck, and over the sinus region and forehead. Apply daily.

Dry skin blend #2
50ml apricot oil
10 drops ylang ylang
10 drops lavender

Soothing blend
20ml almond oil
20ml sunflower oil
20ml coconut oil
20ml grapeseed oil
10ml avocado oil
10ml wheatgerm oil
10 drops geranium
10 drops bergamot
10 drops lavender
10 drops cypress

Stimulating blend
20ml almond oil
20ml sunflower oil
20ml coconut oil
20ml grapeseed oil
10ml avocado oil
10ml wheatgerm oil
10 drops lavender
10 drops peppermint
10 drops juniper
10 drops rosemary

Mature skin blend
25ml rosehip oil
3 drops frankincense
6 drops orange
3 drops geranium

Sun damage blend
3 drops rose
2 drops labdanum
4 drops sandalwood
3 drops carrot seed
2 drops frankincense
3 drops benzoin
3 drops neroli
50ml base oil or clay mask blend

Problem skin blend
2 drops lemongrass
3 drops tea tree
4 drops cypress
5 drops grapefruit
2 drops spearmint
4 drops eucalyptus
50ml base oil or clay mask blend

Sensitive/dry skin blend
3 drops geranium
5 drops german chamomile
4 drops palmarosa
6 drops lavender
2 drops jasmine
50ml base oil or clay mask blend

Irritated/inflamed skin blend
4 drops elemi
3 drops helichrysum
5 drops lavender
5 drops roman chamomile
3 drops rose
50ml base oil or clay mask blend

Soft and sweet facial spritz
25ml rose water
2ml essential oil solubiliser
2 drops ylang ylang
1 drop galbanum
1 drop petitgrain
1 drop patchouli

Put essential oils in small beaker. Slowly add solubiliser stirring the essential oils in well. Slowly pour floral water over the top of solubilised essential oils, stirring continuously. If the solubiliser gives the water a cloudy appearance, you will need to use more solubiliser until the final result is clear. Pour into a small bottle with spray top and store in the fridge. Lightly spray your face and arms for instant refreshment.

Clay mask recipes
A clay mask should be applied at least once a week and two to three times a week for oilier skin types.

Green clay
Best for oily skin as it is the most absorbent clay and is great for large pores

Red clay
Best for normal skin and good for broken capillaries and puffy eyes. Also makes a great body mud pack for improving muscle tone.

Pink clay
Best for dry and sensitive skins as it is very mild. Makes a great firming mask for the bust, thighs, stomach and upper arms. Very moisturising.

To apply a clay mask, first start with clean, exfoliated skin. In your hand or a small dish, mix 2 tsp. clay with 2 tsp distilled water or floral water until a paste is formed. If desired, add 1-2 drops of an essential oil synergy and/or 3-5 drops of healing oil (for normal to dry skin). Apply to skin, being careful to avoid the eye area. Wait until clay dries completely, then remove the mask with a warm cloth, using gentle upward strokes. After a clay mask, a facial massage with an aromatic skin oil can be wonderful and add to the healing benefits of the mask.

Chamomile Cleanser
40g cocoa butter
75ml almond oil
10 drops chamomile essential oil

Melt the cocoa butter in a double boiler over a low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the almond oil. Wait until it cools slightly before adding the essential oil so that it doesn't evaporate. Whisk in the essential oil and pour into a clean jar. To use the cleanser, rub a small amount over your neck and face in circular motions. Wipe clean with a cotton ball or soft cloth. Rinse the cloth and repeat until all the cleanser has been removed. Pat the face with cold water.

Cold Cream #1
30g beeswax
100ml light olive oil
30ml distilled water or rosewater
3 drops geranium essential oil

Melt the beeswax in a double boiler over a low heat. Add the olive oil and beat until well combined. Slowly add the water or rosewater while stirring continually until all is added. Remove the mixture from the heat and keep stirring until it has cooled and is starting to thicken. Stir in the essential oil and mix well. Spoon the mixture into jars.

Cold Cream #2
90ml almond oil
35g beeswax
250ml very hot water
10ml borax
6 drops of your favourite essential oil

Melt the oil and wax together in a double boiler over a low heat. Add the hot water and borax and beat together (the borax acts as an emulsifier). Once cooled slightly, add the essential oil and pour or spoon into jars.