How to Make Non-toxic Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap

Have you wanted to rid your home of the store bought anti-bacterial soap filled with various disruptors to your body's systems? Now you can have a soap that not only smells great, but is also great for your body! 

Did you know that the word "fragrance" on a label can contain up to 300 non-disclosed toxins! This peppermint foaming hand soap is non-toxic, easy to make, and perfect for the holidays. 

Ingredients

• 1/4 parts plain castile soap
• 3/4 parts distilled water
• 6 drops peppermint essential oil (I use Young Living's therapeutic grade)
• 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil (Olive oil, fractionated coconut, sweet almond, jojoba, etc.)
• A foaming soap dispenser  Note that plastic is fine to use, but if you ever make foaming soap with citrus oils, make sure to store in a glass container.

*Note that the carrier oil is optional. I added it because it helps to hydrate the skin. 

Directions

Pour the castile soap and carrier oil into the dispenser. Add drops of essential oil, and add the water. Mix and screw on the top. That’s IT!

DIY Room Spray- Freshen up!

After learning about all of the toxins found in air fresheners, I rid my home and bathroom of air fresheners and used this super easy DIY that is incredibly refreshing!

This spray is great for neutralizing odors and creating a freshness.   Using a small bottle makes it perfect to throw in a purse or bag for travel.
  

Ingredients

• Spray bottle (The one pictured is only 1/2 oz., but you can choose what size)
• Distilled Water
• Salt (epsom salt, sea salt, or whatever salts you have in your kitchen)
• Purification Essential Oil  

 

Directions

1. Open the empty spray bottle 
2. Put a pinch of salt in the bottom (water and oils don't mix, so the salt will help the essential oils disperse better in the water)
3. Add 5 drops of Purification Essential Oil blend (I use Young Living for it's purity)
4.  Fill to the top with distilled water
5. Shake up
6.  Spray

Uses:

• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Linens  (especially in hotels)
• Clothes
• Carpets
• Cars
• Shoes
• Gym bags
• Outdoor spray- to keep those pesky guys away!

DIY Deep Moisturizing face serum

 Lavender and Frankincense Face Serum

 

I made a super simple DIY face serum, and love it. I have to be honest, it took me a little while to start with the DIY recipes with my essential oils because I always thought it would take a lot of time. I am all about super simple, quick and easy recipes. I think this took me about 30 seconds total to create.


Ingredients:

• 1 oz bottle to store the serum   ( I recycled a glass face serum container I had from the past.)
• Frankincense Essential Oil  (100% pure- Young Living)
• Lavender Essential Oil  (100% pure- Young Living)
• Carrier oil (Jojoba, grapeseed, sweet almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, etc.)

Selecting the right carrier oil
My face is more on the dry side, so I selected sweet almond oil (sweet almond and coconut are both heavier). If your face tends to be greasier, I suggest picking a lighter carrier oil such as jojoba oil (popular). Below is a chart that can be helpful in selecting which oil is best for your face.

Directions
Start with adding your oils. For every 1 oz, add anywhere from 2-10 drops Frankincense and 2-10 drops lavender. I tend to put in more for the oily goodness, but there are some recipes out there with as little as 2 drops per 1 oz of carrier oil. I typically apply my face serum at night, but if you'll be using this during the day, you could consider adding some carrot seed for a natural way to protect your skin from the sun.

Fill the rest of the container with your carrier oil of choice. Seal up and shake to mix up.

So why did I pick Frankincense and Lavender essential oils out of the many other oils? Frankincense does amazing things for aging skin and Lavender is overall wonderful for the skin.


Voilà, you're done!

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils. It is referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” or the "everything oil".  I mentioned Lavender in my Essential Oils and the Spring Season, so I want to provide a little more information on the oil. I personally use it almost every night to support great sleep and keep a calm mind. I will diffuse it before bed and I have also created a lotion with coconut oil and will rub it under my nose when I get into bed. It has worked very well for me for both falling asleep and an overall better night's rest. Below I've listed just a few of the most common uses for the oil.

Calming

Diffuse 1-2 drops of lavender oil.  Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms, then use the inhalation method to calm the mind.   Rub on the feet, temples, wrists (or anywhere) for an immediate calming effect on the body.

Sinuses

Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help keep your sinuses healthy. You can also do a "lavender swipe". Put a drop on your finger and swipe the inside of your cheek. This doesn't taste good, but it is effective.

Sleeping

Many people put a drop of lavender on their hands and spread on their pillow at night to help get a good night of rest. 

For healthy skin, put a drop of lavender on:
Bee sting / Insect bite

Minor burn

Cuts
Lips
Mix with melrose and coconut oil = great for keeping skin smooth and moist, especially in the winter

If you couldn't tell already, lavender is wonderful for the skin. Many people include it in their DIY face moisturizers or serums. I plan on making one soon that will include lavender, and will post the recipe.

How to buy therapeutic grade lavender essential oil.

Essential Oils and the Spring Season!

Spring is one of the best times of the year in Wisconsin. It means the weather is getting warmer and the trees and plants are blooming. I love to spend time outside. One thing that comes along with the warmer weather are all of the plants blooming and pollen. I've had experience with itchy eyes and runny nose in the spring since I was a kid.  I am so happy to say I have found a great oils recipe to help support a healthy system during this time of year.

The recipe is simple and calls for three oils: Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint- all found in the premium starter kit.

There are three ways you can use the oils:

1. Diffuse: add a few drops of each oil to your diffuser
2. Ingest: add several drops of each to an empty veggie capsule and top with a a carrier oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil or almond oil) Take several times a day as needed.  OR add several drops of each to some food such as honey, yogurt or a drink. I personally add mine to the antioxidant rich Ningxia Red that I drink each morning.
3. Topical:  Make a roll-on and use liberally (see recipe below). Apply to bottoms of your last 3 toes (VitaFlex points for sinuses) and back of neck.

It's time to ditch those over the counter meds for an all natural remedy. Where can you get therapeutic grade essential oils?  Order here.


How to make a roll-on:

• 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• Carrier Oil (such as almond oil or olive oil)
• 15 ml bottle and roll on fitment

Directions:

1. Add essential oils to bottle.
2. Top with a carrier oil of your choice.
3. Add roll on fitment.
4. Roll on Vita Flex points for sinuses (bottoms of last 3 toes) and back of neck.