Jasmine Face and Body Wash

Jasmine Face and Body Wash Recipe.

I started making this face wash in February, and it is a great all purpose face wash.  It even removes makeup.  I was looking for something simple and natural, since I have skin allergies.  I also wanted something that did not have chemicals.  I looked at many recipes, and eventually decided to just make something that would clean my face and still moisturize my skin a little. It also works great as a body wash.

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Jasmine Natural Face and Body Wash

8 oz Dr. Bonner's Baby-Mild Castille Soap

8 oz distilled water

1 TB Almond oil

20 drops jasmine fragrance 

10 drops geranium essential oil

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Put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.  Then pour into a pump bottle.

Rinse face with water and then use 1 squirt of face wash and start washing face.  I wash my face for approximately 1 minute, concentrating around my nose, chin, and forehead, then rinse well. You can use a toner after if you like to close your pores, and then moisturize.

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10 Amazing Things To Make With Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has so many incredible benefits and uses! From DIY beauty products to home cleaners and health tonics this stuff should be featured in every home !Today we share ten of the best things you can make and do with apple cider vinegar.

Want a bottle of apple cider vinegar in your home? You can buy Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar from this page on Amazon. 

Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar – If you use a lot of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in your home, then making your own for free at home will save you money and will cut down the amount of food you waste! This brilliant recipe is made from the peels and cores of eaten apples, it’s easy to follow and only takes a few weeks to ferment.

Apple Cider Vinegar Eczema Remedy – When you or a member of your family suffers badly with eczema, you can understand how terribly painful a bad flare up can be. Whilst there are lotions and potions available to sooth the skin in the short term, there are not many long term solutions to help combat the condition once and for all! But Ashley over at thehillhangout.com sings the praises of this ACV home remedy! Why not take a look!

Sweetened Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixir – In order to benefit from all the wonderful qualities of ACV you must consume it in some form…most people will agree that it’s not that tasty! This is why this brilliant drink recipe from Lindsey over at delightedmomma.com is a great idea! Her simple process which is easy to follow makes ACV taste great!

Apple Cider Vinegar Sun Burn Relief – When you accidentally get sun burnt, people will turn to almost anything for some kind of relief . Not only is it painful and unsightly, it’s dangerous too! This method to provide relief with ACV will help your sunburn calm down and sooth the redness and burn of the skin allowing you to get on with your life!

Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner – ACV balances the pH of skin, is a powerful antiseptic and antibacterial so is a perfect ingredient for a natural homemade facial toner! This is why Lori over at laurelofleaves.com uses her ACV toner after she washes her face every morning! With easy to follow instructions, this ritual should be added to everyone’s daily beauty regime!

Apple Cider Vinegar Sports Drink Recipe – This homemade sports drink would complete any winter work out! It’s warming, refreshing and extremely good for your health! This recipe featured over at Eatdrinkbetter.com is easy to follow and offers so many benefits! So next time you work out opt for this homemade drink rather than an unhealthy and artificial store bought version.

Beat The Bloat Apple Cider Vinegar Drink – Packed full of anti-bloating qualities this drink is a perfect remedy for when your stomach starts to bloat from food! This drink helps slow the digestive process down, acting as a detox whilst helping break down fats and improve bowel movements. Head over to Betsylife.com for all the information!

Apple Cider Vinegar Shiny Hair Rinse – Who doesn’t want glossy, healthy shiny hair? Well this fantastic home recipe from Jenniraincloud.com promises to help condition your hair making it the healthiest it’s ever been. It also stimulate growth, prevents split ends and soothes a dry itchy scalp. With only four ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be easier to follow!

Non-Toxic Apple Cider Vinegar Household Cleaner – This homemade cleaner is a perfect solution to a non-toxic alternative if you are sick of using chemicals in your home. This cleaner has been tested against other cleaning brands so you can see how well it works in comparison! Scratchmommy.com has provided really easy step-by-step instructions to make sure anyone can make this brilliant recipe at home.

Apple Cider Vinegar Cough & Throat Syrup – This homemade cough recipe will help sooth the sorest of throats! It’s that time of year when people start to suffer from colds and flu, so this recipe which stars ACV is a great way to help stop the cold in it’s tracks as well as soothing any discomfort of a cold that just won’t budge!

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50 Aromatic Essential Oil Recipes 

You’ve Got To Try In Your Diffuser

Essential Oil Blends for Mental Clarity

Combine oils like Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary, and Hyssop in these 5 diffuser blends by Aroma Web to improve concentration and memory.

In her article 10 Must-Try Essential Oil Recipes for Your Diffuser, Jill of The Prairie Homesteadrecommends a blend of 2 drops each of Wild Orange and Peppermint essential oils “to increase alertness, or when you need a quick pick-me-up.”

To soothe a headache, Lisa P. on Birch Hill Happenings recommends diffusing equal parts Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Peppermint, and Lavender oils.  “This remedy works well if you can have the diffuser near your head while it is being used.”

Try this Focus Blend from Laura on Green Living Ladies by combining 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Vetiver, and 4 drops of a synergy blend like Eden’s Garden Align or doTERRA Balancein your diffuser.

Energizing Essential Oil Blends

Combine earthy oils like Frankincense and Ginger with powerful green herbs like Basil, Peppermint, and Rosemary in these 4 diffuser blends from Aroma Web to increase your energy levels around your home or at the office.

Laura of Green Living Ladies offers her Energizing Blend combining 4 drops each of Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oils.

Laura also recommends for Workout Time, diffusing 2 drops each of Peppermint and Grapefruit essential oils with 2 drops of doTERRA Slim & Sassy metabolic blend to increase vigor and performance.

To boost the overall energy level in your environment, Birch Hill Happenings recommends mixing this Stimulating Living Room Blend of 8 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 4 drops Lemon , and 2 drops Basil essential oils in your diffuser.

Essential Oil Blends for Sensuality

To set the perfect mood for a romantic encounter, try this Sweetly Sensual Diffuser Blend from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes. Combine 7 – 10 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Vanilla, and 1 drop Jasmine or Ylang Ylang in your diffuser.

Set the mood For a Romantic Dinner with this diffuser blend from Birch Hill Happenings by combining 2 drops each of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, and Jasmine essential oils.  “It will set the evenings atmosphere for what lies ahead!”

Holiday Celebration Essential Oil Blends

Aroma Web offers an excellent Essential Oil Recipe for Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Expressing Gratitude using Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cypress, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, and Ginger. “Combine all oils in a clean glass bottle and diffuse as you would other essential oil blends as you give thanks, pray or meditate.”

To warm up the atmosphere in your home this holiday season, try the Cinnamon Spice Diffuser Blend of 4 – 6 drops Patchouli, 2 – 4 drops Cinnamon, 3 – 5 drops Sweet Orange, 1 – 2 drops Clove, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oils from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes.

Laura on Green Living Ladies suggests two great blends for celebration of the holidays.  Fall In Love With Fall by mixing 4 drops each of Wild Orange and Cassia essential oils.

Or mix up some Holiday Bliss with Laura’s blend of 2 drops each White Fir, Cassia, and Wild Orange essential oils.

Insect Repellent Essential Oil Blends

To keep the creepy-crawlies away, Jill of The Prairie Homestead recommends diffusing a combination of 1 drop each Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Thyme, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary essential oils.

This insect-repelling blend from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes will also help to cool you down on a hot summer day.  Diffuse a mixture of 4 – 6 drops Spearmint, 3 – 5 drops Peppermint, 3 – 5 drops Citronella, and 1 drop Lemongrass essential oils.

Essential Oil Blends for Stress Relief

When you’re feeling stressed, Aroma Web suggests these 4 diffuser blends using the soothing power of Lavender, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Citrus, and Floral oils.

Take this edge off with this Calming Diffuser Blend from Birch Hill Happenings.  Combine 4 drops Roman Chamomile, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Geranium, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang in your diffuser.

To help you wind down, diffuse this Relaxing Woodsy Diffuser Blend from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes combining 4 drops Lavender, 2 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Orange or Petitgrain, 1 drop Palmarosa or Ylang Ylang, and an optional 1 drop of Vetiver essential oil.  “It’s a nice aromatherapy diffuser essential oil for men (with the palmarosa) because it’s not too girly. Adding a drop of vetiver will give this recipe a smoky undertone.”

For stress relief, Laura on Green Living Ladies recommends her Calming Diffusing Blend of 3 drops each of Lavender, Geranium, and Roman Chamomile, plus 2 drops each of Clary Sage and Ylang Ylang essential oils.

Or try out Laura’s Stress Relief  Now essential oil blend of 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Ylang  Ylang, and 1 drop Marjoram in your diffuser.

Mood Lifting Essential Oil Blends

Aroma Web suggests 4 mood-lifting recipes using Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Lavender, as well as several Citrus and Floral oils. “These recipes may help during times of depression and anxiety.”

To create a wonderful atmosphere when friends and family are gathered together, try this Entertaining Blend from Birch Hill Happenings by combining 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Geranium, and 3 drops Lavender essential oils in your diffuser.

For a quick pick-me-up, Laura on Green Living Ladies recommends diffusing Be Happy, a mixture of equal parts citrus oil blend such as Eden’s Garden Simply Citrus or doTERRA Citrus Bliss plus a mood-lifting oil blend like Eden’s Garden Joy or doTERRA Elevation.

Or try Laura’s Emotional Healing Blend of 2 drops each Wild Orange, Bergamot, Cypress, and Frankincense essential oils in your diffuser.

Essential Oil Blends for Immunity Support

During the spring and summer months, Jill of The Prairie Homestead suggests diffusing 2 drops each of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint essential oils “to maintain clear breathing and a healthy immune response.”

To strengthen respiratory function during cold and flu season, Jill also recommends blending 1 drop each of Lemon, Lime, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus essential oils.

On Birch Hill Happenings, Roberta Wilson recommends mixing this Cold Combating Blend, a combination of 20 drops Orange, 10 drops Eucalyptus, 10 drops Juniper Berry, 10 drops Pine, 6 drops Basil, 6 drops Rosewood, and 4 drops Ginger essential oil.  When you feel a bug coming on, add a few drops to your diffuser to help your body fight it fast!

Also for Cold and Flu Prevention, Birch Hill Happenings offers this excellent blend of 5 drops Lavender, 5 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Ravensara, and 2 drops Bay Laurel essential oils.  “This blend should be diffused throughout the cold and flu season.”

For allergy symptom relief, Laura of Green Living Ladies offers her Allergies Be Gone blend of 2 drops each Peppermint, Lemon, and Lavender essential oils.

To Purify The Air, Laura suggests adding equal parts of a citrus oil blend such as Eden’s Garden Simply Citrus or doTERRA Citrus Bliss plus a cleansing oil blend like Eden’s Garden Purification or doTERRA Purify to your diffuser.

Laura of Green Living Ladies also delivers a blend to help you Breathe Easy during cold and flu season.  Combine 4 drops of a respiratory blend like Eden’s Garden Breathe Easier or doTERRA Breathe with 2 drops each of Eucalyptus and Peppermint oils.

Essential Oil Blends for Relaxation & Sleep

To create a relaxing atmosphere, Lisa P. of Birch Hill Happenings suggests diffusing her Basic Calming & Relaxing Blend using 2 drops each of Lavender, Marjoram, and Orange, with 1 drop each of German and Roman Chamomile.

Birch Hill Happenings also suggests creating A Great Relaxer and Soother by combining 6 drops each of Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Lime, as well as 4 drops Ginger and 2 drops Sandalwood essential oils in your diffuser.

To create a soothing atmosphere that will help you wind down at the end of the day, try the Floral Lavender Diffuser Blend from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes combining 8 – 10 drops Lavender, 2 – 3 drops Palmarosa, and 2 – 3 drops Rose Geranium oils.

In the evenings, to aid with falling asleep, Jill of The Prairie Homestead recommends diffusing a blend of 1 drop each Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang essential oils.

Aroma Web suggests this diffuser recipe using Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, and Bergamot to help you relax and get a better night’s rest.

Turn down the noise at the end of the day with Laura of Green Living Ladies‘ Sleepy Timeblend of 2 drops each Roman Chamomile and Wild Orange essential oils, plus 4 drops of a soothing oil blend like doTERRA Serenity or Eden’s Garden Good Night.

Want to try these aromatherapy recipes for yourself but not got a diffuser? Try this ZAQ Allay Litemist Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser – one of the best rated essential oil diffusers on Amazon.

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