eco nut shampoo

5 soap nuts (available here)
3 cups of water
5 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
Instructions
If you have one, place soap nuts in a small muslin bag.
Place in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Remove from heat and let cook.
Squeeze out the bag until it suds. Rinse with cool water and squeeze in to the pan again.
Store in a glass jar in the fridge until use.
Notes
To use: Massage a small amount in to hair and let sit for 5 minutes. Rinse well. Can also be used as a soothing wash for skin, especially in those with eczema and psoriasis.

washing

as soon as you take off, rinse with COLD water.. rub on the stain stick, to get rid of stains. rinse. throw in bucket with water, eco nuts, and vinagar. when you have time wash..

dandilion moisterizer

Once you’ve picked your flowers, leave them in a sheltered spot outdoors for an hour or two to let any little ants and such crawl away. Bring them inside and let them finish drying, spread out in a single layer over a clean dishcloth or paper towel. Let your dandelions air dry for several days or even up to a week or two before using

Measure out:

• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1/4 cup of dried dandelion flowers

and add them to a heat proof glass jar. Set this jar down into a saucepan that contains a few inches of water in the bottom. This will create a make-shift double boiler of sorts.

Set the pan over a medium-low burner for about two hours. This indirect heat melts the coconut oil and helps infuse the goodness of the dandelions into it. Keep a close eye on everything to make sure the water doesn’t all evaporate out.

Remove from heat and strain into a small mixing bowl or pitcher while still warm. Tuck the strained oil into the refrigerator until firm.

Using a hand mixer, beat the chilled coconut oil for about five minutes or until it’s light and fluffy. I like to leave this moisturizer unscented, but you could add a few drops of skin safe essential oil such as lavender or peppermint, if you’d like.

Spoon into jars and store in a cool place. The amounts given should perfectly fill one four-ounce jelly jar. It will melt easily, so if you have a warm house, store it in the refrigerator. It will harden from the cold, but just let it sit out at room temperature a while before use.

easy lip balm

*2 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
*1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
* ½ tablespoon raw honey
* 10 drops orange essential oil

Place the coconut oil and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the measuring cup inside a small saucepan filled with about one inch of water to create a double boiler. Melt over low heat, stirring frequently.

Once the coconut oil and beeswax is melted, add your honey and essential oil. Stir well.

whipped dandilion and coconut butter moisterizer

http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/whipped-dandelion-coconut-oil-moisturizer/

sugar scrub

Here’s The Basic Recipe:

Use 2 parts sugar (regular white or brown sugar work great) to 1 part oil (almond, olive and coconut are great), add 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil (or the gel from a few capsules), add other optional ingredients, and mix well.

Sound simple? It is!

Here are a few of my favorite combinations:

• Pumpkin Pie Scrub: 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices (or just 1/2 tsp cinnamon)
• Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub: 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup almond oil, 1/2 tspVitamin E oil and 1 tsp real vanilla extract
• Lemon Hand Scrub (for after washing dishes): 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil, 15-20 drops (or more) of lemon or orange essential oil
• Vanilla Lavender Relaxing Facial Scrub: 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup almond oil, 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil, 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract and 15 drops lavender essential oil

whipped body butter

Ingredients

• ½ cup Shea Butter
• ½ cup Cocoa Butter or Mango Butter
• ½ cup Coconut Oil
• ½ cup light oil like almond, olive or jajoba
• Optional: Essential Oils for scent- I like using 10-30 drops depending on the essential oils used. Peppermint and Citrus/Lavender and favorites at our house.

Instructions

1. In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except essential oils.
2. Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Move to fridge and let cool another 1 hour or until starting to harden but still somewhat soft.
5. Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy.
6. Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
7. 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.
8. Enjoy!

from wellness mama