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The pH of milk is very similar to that of human skin, making it a wonderful choice for restoring the skin’s natural pH balance. This may assist in improving the function of the skin barrier, helping it to better retain moisture and keep the skin well hydrated. This DIY Rose Milk Bath Salts recipe is one of my absolute favourites! As it is infused with beneficial minerals and herbs, these salts provide a wonderfully relaxing sensory experience, enhanced by the aromatherapy benefits of the rose oil. RECIPE: 🌹 1 cup Epsom salts or Dead Sea salt 🌹 3/4 cup organic dried rose petals 🌹 1/2 cup whole fat powdered milk or coconut milk powder 🌹 1/2 tablespoon jojoba oil 🌹 7 drops rose essential oil (or can use geranium essential oil as it has rose-like qualities) 🌹 Glass container To Make: 1. To make this milk bath soak, in a small bowl, combine the rose essential oil with the jojoba oil, and stir well to combine these ingredients.   2. Next, combine this oil with the powdered milk, Epsom salts, and rose petals, and stir the mixture well to incorporate. 3. This mixture can be added to the glass jar for storage, or you can add it in a layer at a time to create a beautiful layered effect to the bath salts. To do this, start with the Epsom salts, then add the powdered milk, and then a few rose petals, and continue with this sequence until the glass jar is full. I tend to use about 1/4 cup per layer. Top off the jar with the dried rose petals. 4. Store these bath salts in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight until ready to use. 5. To use these bath salts, add about half of the jar to the bath when filling the tub with warm water, and enjoy. 6. Soak in this soothing milk bath for as long as you desire. #rosemilkbath #bathmilk #milkbath #roseessentialoil #skincare

This cream is designed to help soothe and nourish the skin, promote skin suppleness and elasticity, and assist in fading and minimising visible signs of stretch marks. This recipe makes approximately two 4 ounce containers with a 2% dilution of essential oils. RECIPE: 🌱 1/4 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil 🌱 1/4 cup unrefined shea butter 🌱 2 tablespoons cocoa butter 🌱 1 tablespoon organic castor oil 🌱 3 tablespoons calendula infused oil 🌱 1 teaspoon rosehip seed oil 🌱 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional) 🌱 20-40 drops lavender essential oil (or other pregnancy safe essential oil of choice // optional) To Make: 1. To make this homemade stretch mark cream, start by filling a small saucepan to about the halfway mark with water, and place a bowl on top to create a double boiler. Add the coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter to the bowl, and bring the water in the saucepan to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to a simmer. Melt the ingredients on very low heat until they completely liquify. Stir the mixture throughout this time to combine the ingredients. 2. Once the ingredients have completely melted, mix in the castor oil, calendula infused oil, and rosehip seed oil, and stir well to combine. 3. Next, remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding in the vitamin E oil and lavender essential oil. Stir the mixture well to combine the ingredients. 4. Pour the cream mixture into a large mixing bowl, and place this bowl into the freezer to set for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is firm but not frozen. 5. Once firm, remove the bowl from the freezer and, using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream until it becomes light and creamy. 6. Transfer this mixture to two 4 ounce glass jars, and store the cream in a cool, dark place out of direct heat and light. This cream may last up to one year if stored properly, if not longer. #pregnancy #cream #recipe #stretchmarks #naturalskincare

I find that store-bought varieties of nail cuticle oils often contain added “fragrances” in the product, which could be any combination of over 3,000 synthetic chemicals. The company is not obligated to disclose which fragrance ingredients were used in the product, as it is considered proprietary, meaning these fragrance formulas are treated as ‘trade secrets.’ However, these chemicals can be derived from petrochemicals, or the blends they use may contain phthalates (which help to prolong the scent), synthetic musks, or allergens. The following recipe is for a 10 mL nail polish bottle with a 5% dilution of essential oils. RECIPE: 🌿 1 teaspoon (5 mL) sweet almond oil 🌿 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) argan oil 🌿 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) jojoba oil 🌿 3 drops lavender essential oil 🌿 3 drops frankincense essential oil 🌿 2 drops rosemary essential oil 🌿 2 drops myrrh essential oil To Make: 1. To make this natural cuticle serum, start by adding the sweet almond oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil to a 10 mL nail polish bottle. 2. Next, add the essential oils of lavender, frankincense, rosemary, and myrrh. 3. Cap the lid on tightly and gently shake the bottle to combine the ingredients. 4. To use this cuticle serum, apply the oil to the nails each night before bed. You may start to see results after 3 to 5 days of using this serum. #nailcuticleoil #nailcuticle #nailcare #healthynails #naturalskincare

Rosemary has been found to promote hair growth in a number of studies. In 2015, a randomised comparative trial was published that looked at the effectiveness of rosemary essential oil when compared with Minoxidil 2% (a common treatment used to help hair growth). 100 people with the condition androgenetic alopecia, a genetic and hormonal condition that can result in baldness, were studied and, for 6 months, 50 of these subjects were randomly assigned to use rosemary oil, while the other 50 used Minoxidil 2%. After 6 months, the results showed that both groups experienced a significant increase in hair count, suggesting that rosemary may be just as effective in treating hair loss as the conventional treatment Minoxidil. The spray recipe below uses a combination of herbs and essential oils that are good for scalp health and hair growth, including rosemary oil 🌿 RECIPE: 🍃 10 drops rosemary essential oil 🍃 5 drops lavender essential oil 🍃 5 drops cedarwood essential oil 🍃 3 drops clary sage essential oil 🍃 1/2 teaspoon natural solubiliser (to combine the essential oils with the hydrosol) 🍃 1/2 cup rosemary hydrosol 🍃 4 oz glass spray bottle To Make: 1. Combine the essential oils together in a small bowl along with the solubiliser, and stir together with a spoon to combine. 2. Add the hydrosol to the glass spray bottle, then carefully pour in the essential oil mix and cap the lid on tightly. Shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 3. Store the hair growth spray in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. 4. To use this spray, mist the solution onto the scalp 1 to 2 times daily. Comb the solution through the hair to ensure the solution is distributed evenly. #hairgrowth #hairgrowthspray #rosemary #haircare #naturalhaircare

Many conventional perfumes contain a lot of chemicals that do not have to be listed on the label, such as synthetic fragrances which contain chemicals like phthalates to help prolong the scent on the skin, parabens, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, acetone, linalool, ethanol, ethyl acetate, benzaldehyde, camphor, formaldehyde, and many more. This recipe is for a 20 mL roller or 30 mL spray bottle and is a 2.5% to 3% dilution. For a 3% dilution, I use about 18 drops of essential oil per one ounce (30 mL) of carrier oil or alcohol base. Please be cautious when using photosensitive essential oils. RECIPE: 🌿 4 drops Neroli essential oil 🌿 4 drops Jasmine essential oil 🌿 4 drops Geranium essential oil 🌿 4 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil 🌿 2 drops Patchouli essential oil 🌿 190 proof organic gluten-free alcohol (or a carrier oil if making a roll-on perfume) 🌿 1 tsp natural solubiliser (optional) 🌿 30 mL amber glass perfume spray bottle To Make: 1. In a small bowl, add the essential oils starting with the base notes, then the mid tones, and finishing with the top notes. For this recipe, start by adding the Patchouli and Ylang Ylang base note oils, then move to the mid notes of Geranium and Jasmine, and finish with the top notes of Neroli. 2. Blend these essential oils with the natural solubiliser, then transfer this solution to the perfume bottle. Add in the high proof alcohol base, then cap the perfume lid on tightly, and gently shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 3. Allow the scents to sit for 24 to 48 hours to meld and blend together. Keep the perfume stored in a cool, dark, dry place during this time, away from sunlight. 4. After 24 hours, smell the blend and adjust the scent by adding more drops of a specific oil if needed. 5. Once satisfied with the blend, fill the bottle with a carrier oil. 6. Before each use, gently shake the perfume bottle and apply the onto to your pulse points on your body. 7. To help extend the life of the perfume, keep the bottles out of the bathroom, and make sure to apply the perfume to the right places; pulse points are the best spots to make it last (due to the warmth of your blood). #perfume #essentialoils