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Copy-Cat Burt's Bees Lip Balm

12/11/2014

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Ingredients:
  • Coconut Oil
  • Shea Butter
  • Bees Wax 
  • Young Living Peppermint Oil
  • Young Living Rosemary Oil
Materials:
  • Double-boiler
  • Spatula
  • Lip Balm Tubes or other small container
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Directions:
This recipe makes about 30 lip balms, as long as you don't spill too much. Replicating the recipe takes no-time-at-all, so making multiple batches may be a good option to start.


1. Add the following ingredients to a double boiler or pan of hot water with a metal bowl. Do not try to melt ingredients in a plastic container!
  • 3 ounces of Coconut Oil (turned out to be about a cup)
  • 2 ounces of Bees Wax (about a half cup), we used white wax pellets from Bulk Apothecary
  • 3/4 ounce of Shea Butter (about 2 teaspoons)


2. Using a spatula, stir constantly until all ingredients are melted. Keep your heat at a temperature so the mixture doesn't solidify on the sides of the bowl. Make sure you're not scorching the ingredients, a medium-high setting should work.

3. Use a metal spoon to scoop out a small amount, and allow the mixture to cool on the spoon. Use your finger to apply some to your lips. If it's too creamy, add a little more beeswax. If it's too crumbly, add a little more coconut oil. The consistency of this mixture will vary greatly based on the brand of oils you use. You're looking for a smooth mixture that doesn't fall apart of feel "grainy" when you put it on your lips.
 
4. Once you've reached your desired consistency, add 25 drops of Young Living Peppermint oil, and 15 drops of Young Living Rosemary oil. Stir well. Do the spoon test again to see if the cooled mixture has enough oil for your liking. Add a couple drops of each oil until you like the way it smells and tastes.

5. Using a small measuring spoon (1/2 tablespoon usually does the trick), scoop the warm mixture into containers (we used tubes from Bulk Apothecary), being sure to stir well before each container, and allow to cool completely before replacing lids. If your mixture hardens before you can put it into tubes, then it's not warm enough. Turn up the heat on your burner slightly, and allow the mixture to warm up before trying again. 

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The "all-over" Cream with Lavender (and Frankincense)

12/11/2014

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This cream is very versatile. Because all of the ingredients are edible (as long as you purchased high-quality ingredients!), you can use this for chapped lips, cheeks, dry skin, face cream, under-eye lotion, and it's safe for use on small children! I carry a jar of this in my purse at all times, and use it for just about everything!
Ingredients:
  • Coconut Oil
  • Shea Butter
  • Young Living Lavender Oil
  • Young Living Frankincense Oil (optional)
Materials:
  • Measuring Cups
  • Large Bowl
  • Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Jars with lids
Directions:
For each 4-ounce (or quarter pint) jar, follow these steps:
  • Use a measuring scoop to dig out 1/2 cup coconut oil, and remove about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the scoop
  • Put the Coconut Oil into a large bowl
  • Add 2 tablespoons of Shea Butter to the bowl 
  • Use the mixer to whip the ingredients together until it resembles a thick buttercream frosting (resist eating it, it does not taste as good as it looks, TRUST ME!)
  • Add 5 drops of Young Living Essential Oil
  • Whip to evenly distribute the scent throughout the mixture
  • Smell to see if you'd like to add more Lavender.
  • If you'd like to add Frankincense, use 5 drops per jar to start, and add more as desired. Whip to incorporate. 
  • Spoon mixtures into jars, trying to maintain the fluffy texture. If you "smash" it into the jars, you'll change the consistency. 
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Purification Face Wash

12/11/2014

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Ingredients:
  • Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap 
  • Brewed Chamomile Tea
  • Young Living Purification Oil
  • Water
Materials:
  • Mason Jar with lid and pump dispenser
  • Drill or Drill Press (or a handy husband!)
  • E600 Super Glue
  • Measuring Cups
Recipe:
For each half-pint jar, use:
  • 1/4 cup Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap (we used Peppermint at the Workshop, available at Meijer in the natural soap aisle)
  • 1/4 cup brewed Chamomile Tea (we used Tazo Calm Tea, also available at Meijer)
  • 8 drops of Young Living Purification Oil
Directions:
  1. Start some water to boil for your tea. Use one tea bag for every 2-3 jars, depending on how strong you'd like your wash. Be sure to make enough so you can enjoy a cup of this delicious tea while you work! Steep your tea 5-10 minutes, ensure that there are no tea leaves in the water, and allow to cool before using in the wash. 
  2. If your lids are not pre-drilled, use a hand-drill or drill press with a step-drill to create a hole in the center of the lid. Be sure the fit is snug, and there are no burrs on the top side of the lid.
  3. Trim the pump straw to the appropriate length for your jar, ensuring that it is cut on a slight angle so one side of the straw touches the bottom of the jar, but does not form a flat seal.
  4. Secure the collar of the pump to the jar of the lid with two or three dots of glue. A little bit goes a long way, be cautious of the amount of glue you use. Allow to dry completely before inserting lid onto jar.
  5. In your jar(s), add 1/4 cup of Dr. Bronner's soap. If you enjoy another brand or a different scent, feel free to swap. Just look for dilution ratios on the bottle.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of the cooled tea
  7. Add 8 drops of Young Living Purification Oil. If it's too weak, add one extra drop at a time, smelling between drops.
  8. Top the rest off with water, or more tea, depending on how strong you want your mixture.
  9. Replace lid, and "swish" jar to combine ingredients before each use.
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Peppermint (and lemon) Sugar Scrub

12/11/2014

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Ingredients:
  • Coconut Oil
  • Raw Sugar (coarse ground)
  • Young Living Peppermint Oil
  • Young Living Lemon Oil
  • Lemon Zest

Recipe:
  • 2 Parts Coconut Oil
  • 1 Part Raw Sugar
  • 5-10 drops of Peppermint Oil (add more for stronger scent)
  • 5 drops of lemon oil
  • Desired amount of Lemon Zest
Directions:
  1. Using a measuring cup, scoop out the desired amount of coconut oil into a large bowl. For one half-pint jar, use 1/2 cup coconut oil.
  2. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the oil until light and fluffy. It should resemble a thick buttercream frosting.
  3. Add 5 drops of Peppermint essential oil to the whipped Coconut Oil, and mix until fully incorporated. Smell the mixture, and add more drops as necessary. 
  4. Add 1/4 cup Raw Sugar for each half-pint jar, and stir with a spatula until evenly mixed.
  5. Add lemon zest and lemon oil, smelling as you add to ensure the mixture "smells good" to you. Add more Lemon or Peppermint Oil to suit your taste.
  6. Divide into jars, and store in a cool, dry place.

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