The Patchouli Mojo Scrub

The Patchouli Mojo Scrub


Makes about 8 Ounces of Scrub

Ingredients

· 2 cups Sea Salt Fine

· 1 cup High Linoleic Safflower Oil

· 1 teaspoon Red Sandalwood Powder

· 1 tablespoon Walnut Shell Powder, Fine (60/100)

· 25 drops Organic Patchouli, India Essential Oil

· 20 drops Organic Mandarin, Italy Essential Oil

· 10 drops Lime, Cold Pressed, Mexico Essential Oil

· 5 drops Geranium, Bourbon, Madagascar Essential Oil

· 5 drops Cypress, Crete Essential Oil

· 1/8 teaspoon Grapefruit Seed Extract



Directions

Scoop 2 cups of Sea Salt, Fine, 1 teaspoon of Red Sandalwood Powder, and 1 tablespoon Walnut Shell Powder in a medium sized mixing bowl. Next, add 1 cup of High Linoleic Safflower Oil to the mixture and stir well. Add the Essential Oils one at a time, followed by the Grapefruit Seed Extract. Stir the mixture well, making sure to fully blend the ingredients. Once the mixture is ready spoon it into 2 oz. or 4 oz. PET Jars.



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Blissful body Mousse

Blissful Body Mousse




Ingredients

5 Ounces Shea Butter, Crushed and Refined

3 Ounces Peach Kernel Oil

3 Ounces Safflower Oil, High Linoleic

1 Ounce Jojoba Esters, 70 (MP70)

1 Teaspoon Cornstarch

Essential Oil Blend

15 drops Bourbon Vanilla Absolute

25 drops Bergamot, Ivory Coast

5 Drops Ylang Ylang Extra, Madagascar



Directions

In a double boiler, melt and heat the Shea Butter to approximately 175 Degrees Fahrenheit. Hold the melted Shea Butter at this temperature for at least twenty minutes before adding the Jojoba Esters. Holding the melted Shea Butter at this heat for twenty minutes will allow tiny crystals in the butter to fully melt, allowing a smooth, even texture to form when the butter has cooled. As soon as the Jojoba Esters have melted remove the mixture from heat. Depending on your double boiler you may have to transfer the mixture to a bowl. Next, add the Peach Kernel and Safflower Oils, and the Cornstarch. Stir the mixture well then begin to whip it. I recommend using a hand or stand mixer for this step, as the whipping process can take a fairly long time. Whip the mixture for 5 - 10 minutes then add the Essential Oil Blend. Continue to whip the mixture for another 5 - 10 minutes. As the mixture cools it will thicken, and firm up. The finished mixture can be spooned or piped into containers. Within a few hours, the Mousse should set and become stiff.



Packaging and Usage

The Blissful Body Mousse looks fabulous packed in Flat PET Jars. It can also be stored in Flat or Dome Cream Jars. This recipe will fill about 20 ounces of volume. It should fill about five 4 Ounce Jars or ten 2 Ounce Jars.



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Lemongrass salt scrub

Lemongrass Salt Scrub
Makes about 8 ounces of scrub



Ingredients

1 cup Fine or Medium Grain Dead Sea Salt

1/2 ounce Mango Butter

1/2 ounce Babassu Oil

1 ounce Poppy Seed Oil

2 teaspoons Yellow Illite Clay

10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil

10 drops Vanilla Absolute (Optional - This helps to soften the strong aroma of Lemongrass Essential Oil. You can also use a more economic synthetic Vanilla Fragrance Oil.)

Directions

Gently warm the Mango Butter and Babassu Oils until they are completely melted. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and oil with the Poppy Seed Oil and the Dead Sea Salt. Stir well, and then add the Yellow Illite Clay and Essential Oils. Stir the mixture well, making sure to fully disperse the Essential Oils and Clay. Add a preservative if you'd like before spooning the mixture into jars.

Packaging and Usage

I prefer to package this scrub in PET Plastic Jars. These crystal clear jars show off the product well and are very durable. In a sealed container, this scrub should last several months, but after it is opened it can easily become contaminated during use. Keeping the jar away from water, and using clean utensils to scoop out the scrub will help to keep it from becoming contaminated. You can also package the scrub in single serving containers so that they will be used up completely after they opened.

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Ayurvedic Hair Rinse

Ayurvedic Hair Rinse

Makes about 16 ounces

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Distilled Water

2 tablespoons Haritaki Powder

2 tablespoons Hibiscus Petal Powder

1/2 cup Rosemary Hydrosol

1/2 cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

You Will Also Need

A Cheesecloth or a Large Tea Bag

Directions

Bring 1/2 cups of Distilled Water to a boil, add powdered herbs and stir well. Reduce heat to low simmer, cover, and allow to gently boil for 30 minutes. Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool completely. After the infusion has cooled completely, strain it through a cheesecloth and into a mixing bowl or pitcher. The mixture may have to be strained more than once to remove all of the plant material.

Alternatively, you can add the powdered herbs to a Large Tea Bag to avoid the messy process of straining the herbs. Using an iron, seal the Hibiscus Petal Powder and Haritaki Powder into a Large Tea Bag prior to beginning this recipe. Boil the water, add the tea bag, reduce to simmer, and allow the water to gently boil (covered) for thirty minutes. Allow the mixture to cool completely before removing the tea bag and moving on the next step.

Add the Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and Rosemary Hydrosol to the mixing bowl or pitcher and stir well. If you are adding any optional scent to the rinse, do so now. Pour the mixture into snap or disc cap bottles.

Usage and Packaging

PET or HDPE Plastic Bottles with Snap or Disc Caps make great applicators for herbal hair rinses. After shampooing, simply douse your hair with the rinse, allowing all of your hair to be saturated. You may rinse your hair again with water, or leave the mixture in your hair. While the scent of the vinegar and rosemary will wear off after your hair has dried, the Ayurvedic herbs may leave a slight aroma in your hair if you choose not to rinse.

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Ayurvedic Hair Cream

Ayurvedic Hair Cream
Makes about 4 ounces.

Ingredients

1 ounce Amla Oil*

1 ounces Mahabhringraj Oil*

2 ounces Shealoe Butter

Directions

Gently melt the Shealoe Butter over medium heat in a double boiler. As soon as the Shealoe Butter has softened into a liquid, remove it from the heat and add the two Ayurvedic Oils. Whip the mixture until it cools. The cream should thicken slightly as it cools down, but will not become firm. If desired, add a few drops of your favorite Absolute, Attar, or Essential Oil. Jasmine Absolute would be a great choice. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar and allow it to cool completely.

Usage and Packaging

This intensely moisturizing hair cream can be used in very small quantities to add targeted moisture, or to help a hair style hold its texture. Ayurvedic Hair Cream may be especially effective when applied to the ends of the hair, or when it is rubbed into the scalp as an overnight treatment. Please note that this formula may be too intense for some hair types. Experiment with a small amount before using a lot of product. Ayurvedic Hair Cream can be packaged in any 4 ounce jar. I particularly like using Flat White Cream Jars for this formula

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