Anytime is the perfect time to indulge in an organic self-care routine. Read on for some delectable homemade organic self-care health and beauty items to add to your evening regime. Why not go all out with a nice warm bath with Epsom salts, some peaceful music or a meditation, candles and a soothing cup of herbal tea!
You care about what you eat, but are you aware of what you are putting onto your body? Your skin is an organ that absorbs what you put on it – good and bad. It is just as important to nurture yourself with organic and natural health and beauty items as it is to eat organic. In addition, the wasted packaging from items such as shampoo and toothpaste can be avoided when making products yourself – simply store them in a clean old jam jar.
The ingredients for your treatments can be found here:
- Epsom Salts (for a relaxing soak in the tub)
- Coconut Oil
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Mint
- Bicarbonate Soda
- Corn starch
- Organic Honey
- Self Love Oil or Flower Petals: Lavender, Rose
- Himalayan Salt
- Organic Raw Sugar
- Barambah Organic Yoghurt
- 1 Organic Banana
- 1 Organic Avocado
- Organic Eggs
- Organic Olive Oil
- Organic Beeswax
- Soy Candle
DIY Deodorant
You Will Need:
- 120ml Organic Coconut Oil
- 30g Corn-starch
- 55g Bicarbonate Soda
- 5 tsp Organic Sage, finely chopped
Directions
1. Melt the oil in a small saucepan over low heat and then stir through all ingredients for around a minute until dissolved.
2. You may wish to add 5 drops of organic lavender oil or tea tree oil to add a nice scent and help to reduce bacteria.
3. Pour mixture into a clean jar and allow to cool before sealing with a lid.
4. To use, simply scoop some out with a teaspoon and then rub under your armpits.
Minty Homemade Toothpaste
You Will Need:
- 80ml Organic Coconut Oil
- 73g Bicarbonate Soda
- Handful of Organic Mint Leaves, finely chopped
Directions
1. Melt the oil in a small saucepan over low heat and then stir through all ingredients for around a minute until dissolved.
2. Pour mixture into a clean jar and allow to cool before sealing with a lid.
3. To use, simply scoop some out with a teaspoon and then brush onto teeth with your finger of a toothbrush.
Peppermint and Sage Mouthwash
You Will Need:
- 4tsp Distilled Water
- ¼ tsp Bicarbonate Soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Organic Mint and 2 Organic Sage Leaves, finely chopped
Directions
1. Stir through all ingredients for around a minute until dissolved.
2. Pour mixture into a cup and then swirl mixture around in your mouth before spitting and rinsing.
Hair Mask: No More Frizz
You Will Need:
- 1 ripe organic banana
- 65g Organic Yoghurt
- 1 tsp Organic Honey
Directions
1. Mix and mash all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Put the entire mask onto your hair and leave for 5 minutes to strengthen your hair and reduce frizz with this nourishing mask.
Hair Mask: Itchy Scalp
You Will Need:
- ½ ripe Organic Avocado
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 Tbsp Organic Olive Oil
Directions
1. Mix and mash all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Put the entire mask onto your hair, focussing on the scalp and then combing through to the ends, and leave for 5 minutes to moisturise your hair and scalp and help to fight dandruff.
Vanilla Honey Body Scrub
You Will Need:
- 60ml Olive Oil
- 225g organic sugar
- 2 tbsp Organic Honey
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
1. Mix ingredients in a small bowl and then pour into a small jar.
2. Rub a small amount into body and then wash off in the shower to moisturise and lightly exfoliate.
3. Use within 3 weeks.
Hair Spray
You Will Need:
- 1 tsp sugar
- 240 ml boiled water
- 3 drops self-love oil
- 5 sage leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
Directions
1. Coil 240ml water in the kettle and then pour into a small cup or bowl.
2. Stir sugar through sugar and then add the remaining ingredients before allowing to cool.
3. Pour mixture into a spray bottle or dip a comb in to spread mixture throughout your hair for a nice hold.
Tame Those Tangles
You Will Need:
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Distilled Water
- 3 drops self-love oil
Directions
1. Pour ingredients into a spray bottle or clean jam jar and shake well.
2. Spread mixture throughout your hair to refresh and prevent tangles.
Coconut Oil Lip Balm
You Will Need:
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2 tbsp Grated Organic Beeswax
- 4 tsp olive oil
Directions
1. Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and melt over a low heat.
2. You may wish to add a small amount of cinnamon, vanilla or honey to flavour it (cinnamon has a plumping effect).
3. Pour into a small jar and use within a month.
Nail Strengthening and Whitening Serum
You Will Need:
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Directions
1. Mix ingredients in a bowl and then pour into a small jar.
2. Rub a small amount into nails and use within 3 weeks.
Cooling Sore Muscle Butter
You Will Need:
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 120ml Coconut Oil (melted)
- 1 handful mint, chopped
Directions
4. Melt and mix ingredients in a small pot over low heat and then pour into a small jar.
5. Rub a small amount into feet and sore muscles and use within 3 weeks.
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