Home Made All Natural Beauty Treatments

We could all use a bit of spring rejuvenation and at this time of year. After we are done running around getting the yard in shape for the Spring and Summers months and all of that Spring Cleaning, it would be nice to take some time out and create something just for you. Or spread the happiness and create one of these recipes to give as a gift.  Enjoy!

1 ) Lavender Hand and Foot Wash:

Use this wash to relieve red and inflamed hands and feet.

• 1/2 cup dried Lavender Flowers
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Fresh Sage
• 2 cups of water
• 8 drops of Lavender Oil

     In a saucepan, combine lavender flowers, sage and water. Simmer, covered, on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through cheesecloth and let cool. Discard the solids, retain the liquid. Add Lavender Oil, shake to emulsify, and then apply to hands and feet with a soft wash cloth or cotton pads. Repeat as necessary, or desired.




2) Refreshing Orange Scrub for Face and Body:

• 1/2 of an Orange
• 4 T Cornmeal

To Make:  Squeeze orange juice and pulp into a bowl and add the cornmeal. Mix into a paste.

To Use:  Apply onto freshly washed face and body. Scrub gently for 2-3 minutes. Rinse, tone, moisturize.

3) Coffee Body Scrub:

• 3 T Coffee grounds (organic-caffeinated)
• 1 T Salt (optional)

To Make:  Brew a fresh pot of coffee. Enjoy a cup, if you like. Put grounds (and salt) in a small bowl. Use grounds within 20 minutes of brewing before oxidation occurs.

To Use:  Scrub mixture over entire body while in the shower. Rinse. Tone. Moisturize.

Warm regards and love,
Erin

Sand Dollar Craft Project:

Using a dried sand dollar, a large stone or a piece of debris from your yard, you can make a wonderful plant marker for your garden!


Needed:

• Sand Dollar (Can be purchased at many craft stores; please don't take from the ocean, as they are living creatures.) or a Rock from your yard.
• Acrylic Paint (Various colors. Buy one to match your plants.)
• Yard Debris Stick (Or a paint stick from a DIY store.)
• Paint Rag
• Wood or Super Glue
• Permanent marker

 
 
 
 

 

 

Instructions:
Step 1: Place the sand dollar under a running faucet.
Step 2: Spread some acrylic paint on the front of the sand dollar and then rinse.
Step 3: Repeat step two until the sand dollar has a hint of color.
Make sure to wear gloves or use a rag when you rinse the sand dollar. Do not use bare hands. The front surface of the sand dollar will rub several layers of skin off and cause a painful, raw area.
Step 4: Using a paint rag, take the littlest bit of paint and gently wipe onto surface of sand dollar in a desired design. If you don't like the design, just repeat step two and start over.
Step 5: Once you have the desired look, let the sand dollar dry completely.
Step 6: After the sand dollar is dry, use super glue or wood glue to attach the sand dollar to the yard debris stick. (It can be a stick from most any tree. )
Step 7: Let the glue dry completely.
Step 8: With a permanent marker, write the name of the plant you wish to have a plant marker for.
*If you use a paint stick from a DIY store, you can paint it with the same acrylic paint you used on your sand dollar or you can leave it the natural wood color.

Happy Planting!!!



Warm regards and love -
Erin