Vital Facial Moisturizer

A richly moisturizing yet readily absorbed facial oil, this Vital Facial

Moisturizer is perfect for dry, maturing, and environmentally damaged

skin as well as sensitive and reactive skin types. It contains highly

nutritious botanical oils that feed your skin the vitamins and nutrients it

needs to fight premature aging. A veritable antioxidant powerhouse

formulated to boost collagen production and condition, repair, and protect

your skin, this moisturizer works hard to lessen the appearance and

formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

YIELDS: 1 ounce

1 ⁄ teaspoon jojoba oil

1 teaspoon avocado oil

1 ⁄ teaspoon grapeseed oil

2 vitamin E capsules

5 drops Australian sandalwood essential oil

5 drops rose geranium essential oil

2 drops patchouli essential oil

2 teaspoons Green Tea–Infused Oil

What you will need: dark-colored 1-ounce bottle with a dropper top,

small funnel

1. To Make: Place the funnel over your bottle and add the jojoba, avocado,

and grapeseed oils. Pierce the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the liquid out

into the bottle, discarding the gel caps. Add the essential oils and fill up the bottle with Green Tea–Infused Oil. Shake for a minute to blend.

2. To Store: Store in bottle. Will keep for up to six months if stored out of

direct sunlight.

3. To Use: Use twice daily after cleansing and toning your skin. Facial oils

work well on damp skin, so mist your skin with toner and apply a few drops

to your fingertips. Emulsify the oil into the moisture on your skin from the

mist. The added moisture will enable you to achieve an even application

and will help your skin absorb the beneficial botanicals deep into the dermal layers of skin.

Comments

Sun Protection Lotion Stick

Certain plants have amazing sun protection properties: shea butter has an SPF of around 7, coconut oil’s SPF is around 4, and red raspberry seed oil has an SPF ranging between 28 and 50. This recipe combines these amazing sun-blocking botanicals with zinc, a mineral that physically blocks the sun by scattering UVA and UVB radiation, to create nourishing and effective natural sun protection. The butter-like consistency of this recipe adds to its effectiveness by creating natural sweat and water resistance, and the peppermint helps keep you cool. Enjoy! YIELDS: 4 two-ounce tubes 2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles ⁄ cup shea butter ⁄ cup coconut oil (virgin or unscented or green tea–infused ⁄ cup red raspberry seed oil 20 drops peppermint essential oil 4 vitamin E capsules 2 tablespoons zinc oxide powder What you will need: double boiler, measuring cups, rubber spatula, push-up tubes for 8-ounce recipe (four 2-ounce tubes) 1. To Make: Start the double boiler on medium heat. Once it reaches

Calming Antioxidant Skin Quencher

This luxuriously calming, healing moisturizer is rich in regenerative antioxidants that counteract the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. This botanical infusion is steeped with the advanced healing powers of green tea and soothing comfrey combined with lavender to nurture you in mind, body, and spirit. YIELDS: 4 ounces ⁄ cup Green Tea–Infused Oil ⁄ cup Fresh Comfrey Oil 3 vitamin E capsules 20 drops lavender essential oil What you will need: funnel, dark-colored 4-ounce bottle and cap 1. To Make: Use a funnel to pour the Green Tea–Infused Oil and Fresh Comfrey Oil into a 4-ounce bottle. Pierce the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the liquid out into the bottle, discarding the gel caps. Add lavender essential oil. Place cap on tightly and shake well to blend. 2. To Store: Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Label with expiration date of 2 years. 3. To Use: Body oils are best applied right after bathing, while the skin is still damp. The oils work to seal in the moisture o

Cooling Anti-Itch Paste

Topical application of this simple apple cider vinegar and baking soda paste can help ease sunburn pain, itching, and inflammation. How? Well, apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which is one of the components of pain relief medications such as aspirin. Smear on this Cooling Anti-Itch Paste for some all-natural relief to help you feel better fast. YIELDS: 1 cup ⁄ cup apple cider vinegar ⁄ cup baking soda 6 drops lavender essential oil, optional What you will need: bowl, spoon, tight-sealing storage container 1. To Make: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to form a thick paste. 2. To Store: Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before each use. 3. To Use: Apply to sunburned or itchy spots. Leave on for as long as you like. To remove, rinse or shower off. To avoid irritating your skin, do not rub or scrub off. If you are really suffering, consider applying before bed. Allow to dry completely before getting into bed. Not recommended to le

SKIN CARE PLANET

Search This Blog