This is a rich, creamy, healing, all natural alternative to the chemical ridden varieties of commercial store bought products. In order to take the ultimate care in improving our health, we must be mindful that our skin is a protective yet absorbent layer. Everything that gets absorbed should have a beneficial purpose to your entire body. That is why this lotion is not only a much more efficient expense in your beauty routine, but it is a healthy and thoughtful decision to improve your lifestyle.
Melt the beeswax and oil without burning. Add the water to a food processor or blender. Using the opening at the top of either device, slowly drizzle your melted mixture into the water while it is on. Eventually the two ingredients should imulsify leaving a creamy, dense, and wonderfully enriched lotion. As with many of these homespun recipes, be sure to use sparingly. A little truly goes a long way.
When being compared to a commercial brand of deodorant, this one may not be given the most visually pleasing award. However, the pros quickly shine through once this all natural relative is used for the first time. Proving that the sweat-blocking, sweet smelling blend of simple, yet effective ingredients can take you further down a healthy path than the chemical poison we have grown so accustomed to. Choosing not to go mainstream because you care about what is being put on and in your body is worth looking past the marketing strategies and fluctuating trendiness of brand names.
This recipe is as simple as melting down the beeswax and Shea and whisking in the baking soda, clay and favorite essential oil. Just be sure not to burn the ingredients, and to remove from heat before mixing. Once the blend has cooled you can use a preferred applicator. We don't mind smudging on a lil with our fingertip, but it is quite the luxury to pour into a traditional deodorant application device.
- Heat up the Cranberries, Oil, Honey and Vitamin E on the stovetop, bringing it to a boil
- Crush up the Cranberries with a wooden spoon until the color has turned to your lip-stain liking
- Let it cool for ten minutes and then strain through Cheese Cloth to get out the Cranberry bits
- Let it cool again - but not too long - and then spoon it into your Tin
And into the purse it goes, the best lip gloss. Remember: this recipe can be amended to include any seasonal fruit, all hues considered. And, though it may be a smidgen early to say so, we're thinking this product has the word "gift" written all over it.
Directions
- Grate one bar of soap with cheese grater or food processor.
- Put grated soap in pan with 2 quarts water and gradually heat, stirring constantly until soap is completely dissolved.
- Put 4.5 gallons of really hot tap water in a 5-gallon bucket (available for free in bakeries at grocery stores, just ask them) and stir in 1 cup of borax and 1 cup ofWashing Soda until completely dissolved.
- Pour soap mixture from pan into 5-gallon bucket. Stir well.
- Cover and leave overnight.
- Shake or stir until smooth and pour into gallon jugs or other containers.
- Use 1/2 to 1 cup per load.
- In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except essential oils.
- Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Move to fridge and let cool another 1 hour or until starting to harden but still somewhat soft.
- Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy.
- Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. If your home stays above 75 degrees, it may soften and need to be kept at the fridge, but it will stay whipped at a temperature lower than that.
- Enjoy!
Directions
In a shake-proof container mix ingredients and shake. Store this solution in a spray bottle for on the go, or in a glass Tupperware container with wipes submerged.
A note on the essential oil: babies need sensitive choices like lavendar, lemon, chamomile etc.
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