Relaxing Foot Soak for Achy Feet

Soothe and relax achy and tired feet with this foot soak!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. of Aloe Vera
• 1 tsp. wheat germ oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil
• 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl of warm water; mix well
• Let feet soak for 15-20 minutes
• Follow up with your favorite moisturizer

*You can also combine all ingredients and use the mixture as a foot rub as well rather than a soak

Mango and Aloe Toner and Exfoliator In-One

Tone and exfoliate skin with this fruity toner and exfoliator in one!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup aloe vera gel
• 2 tbsp. mango
• Juice from 1 lime

Directions:

• Chop the mango; combine with remaining ingredients and put in blender; puree
• Using a soft tissue of cotton ball, apply to face before bedtime and leave on
• Rinse off in the morning with cold water

*If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this mixture can last up to 2 weeks

D.I.Y. Basic Cuticle Cream

A D.I.Y. recipe for a nourishing cuticle cream!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. fuller’s earth (natural clay substance)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 4 drops lavender essential oil

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to cuticles

Relaxing Rosemary Foot Scrub

 

Scrub away dry skin and leave your feet looking and feeling smoother!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• 7 drops rosemary essential oil (you can add more/less depending on what you like)

 

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients (except the essential oil); mix well
• Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Apply to feet and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water

D.I.Y. Antioxidant Cooling Skin Mist

Keep cool while refreshing skin with this antioxidant skin mist!

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp. green tea
• 1 oz. peppermint leaves
• 1 cup lavender flowers
• 2 cups distilled water
• 2 tsp. aloe vera gel

Directions:

• Combine the tea, peppermint leaves and lavender together in the water; steep in water for 15 minutes
• Strain mixture with a piece of cheesecloth to remove pieces
• Add the aloe gel to the mixture; mix well
• Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle (store in the fridge for a very cooling spritz)

D.I.Y. Aloe Vera Hair Detangler

Gently detangle hair with this detangling hair recipe!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. distilled water
• 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
• 2 drops glycerin
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 12 drops grapefruit seed extract

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Transfer mixture into a spray bottle or jar for storage
• Apply to wet/damp hair

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Sunburn Aloe Relief Cubes

Got some aloe and an ice cube tray?  Then you’ve got an easy way to relieve sunburn!

Ingredients:

• Aloe vera gel

Directions:

• Fill an ice cube tray with aloe vera gel; stick in the freezer
• Once frozen, pop out a frozen cube and you have instant sunburn relief that you can easily rub on any sunburnt area

D.I.Y. Deep Clean Mouth Wash

Create your own deep cleansing mouthwash!

Ingredients:

• 5 oz. vodka
• 4 oz. water
• 1/2 oz. vegetable glycerin
• 1/2 oz. powdered myrrh gum
• 5 drops cinnamon essential oil
• 5 drops clove essential oil

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients: mix well

*Shake well before each use

*Due to the alcohol in this mouthwash, it is better to use on a non-regular basis and more when you are looking for a deep clean

D.I.Y. Face Primer Cream

Save yourself some money and create your own moisturizing face primer!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel (go for natural and not the green)
• 2 tbsp. moisturizing cream
• 1 tbsp. foundation (that matches your skin color)

Directions:

• Combine all the ingredients; mix well until smooth
• Transfer the mixture into a jar or container for storage
• Apply to clean skin and let fully dry before applying makeup

Peachy Facial Cleansing Cream

Nourish and brighten dry skin with this peachy facial cleansing cream!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 ripe peach (peeled and pitted)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla jojoba oil
• 3 drops chamomile essential oil

Directions:

• Place the peach in a blender or food processor and puree
• Remove the pureed peach into a bowl and all the remaining ingredients except for the essential oil; mix well
• Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Apply to face and gently massage into skin
• Rinse with water