Hair Dye with Henna

Henna is a flowering plant traditionally used as a dye and tattoo since antiquity. Particularly in ancient Egypt, Nefertiti and Cleopatra were known to color their hair with it while Indian aristocratic women adorn their skin with the ink from its leaves.

Application of this dye will stay on the hair for approximately 10-20 days. To use, apply the paste on the hair evenly then wrap with a damp towel. Leave for 30-45 minutes (do not exceed beyond this time) before rinsing. It is advisable to test the product first on the skin using a small amount to check for skin allergy.

Ingredients:                                                   Percent Weight:

Phase A

Distilled water                                        40.80

Food grade glycerin                                   5.00

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) powder              50.00

Phase B

Meadowfoam seed oil                                4.00

Citric acid

Procedure:
Put the henna powder in a glass beaker. Add the distilled water slowly and stir until mixture has the consistency of a paste. Then add glycerin and stir well. Follow with meadowfoam seed oil and citric acid. Test the mixture’s acidity with pH strips; make sure that the acidity level is between three and five. If it is less acidic, add more citric acid. Pour in a sterilized jar.
 

References:
http://www.pinoychem.com/2011/07/hair-dye-with-henna.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna

Hand and Body Mousse

Skin needs extra moisture come winter time. To prevent dryness, apply this delectable mousse. It locks moisture to your body without the greasy feel. This recipe yields approximately 34 ounces.

Ingredients:                                                Amount:
 

Phase A

Olive (Olea europaea) oil                        8.82 oz.

Sweet almond (Prunus dulcis) oil              2.2 oz.

Castor (Ricinius communis) oil                0.75 oz.

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) butter             0.75 oz.

Beeswax                                              3.53 oz.

Phase B

Distilled water                                     15.5 oz.

Borax                                                  0.35 oz.

Food grade glycerin                               0.53 oz.

Phase C

Essential oil/fragrance of choice              1.6 tsp.

Mix all the ingredients of phases A and B in separate bowls. Heat the mixtures separately in 70°C. Put phase A mixture in a bowl and beat with a stick blender while drizzling the phase B mixture. Beat slowly until it thickens for about 10-15 minutes. Then, slightly increase the speed and continue beating until it reaches the consistency of a mousse. Add fragrance and beat to medium speed until smooth. Pour into sterilized jars.

Reference: http://www.soapnuts.com/lb2.html

Jasmine and Musk Bath Salt Recipe

What a great way to relax and relieve your stiff joints after a hard day’s work than to soak yourself in a hot bath! While your time and relish the benefits of minerals in this bath salt recipe. Bath salts are usually inorganic and water soluble bath additives used to improve the cleaning and bathing experience. They are said to mimic the properties of mineral baths or hot springs.

This particular recipe contains Epsom salts to help soothe aching joints and relax sore muscles, and food grade glycerin to provide moisture for the skin. Dyes to be used should be of food, drug, and cosmetic (FD&C) grade to ensure safety and to avoid skin irritation. With the scent of musk and jasmine melding together, you’ll be transported immediately to the decadence of a Turkish hammam or the lushness of
the gardens of the Generalife.

Ingredients:

5 drops FD&C yellow no. 5

4 drops FD&C red no. 3

4 drops musk essential oil

3 drops jasmine essential oil

3 cups Epsom salt

1 cup baking soda

2 teaspoons food grade glycerin

Method:

Mix Epsom salt, baking soda, and food grade glycerin until well blended. Add the essential oils while stirring continuously until mixture is reduced to a fine powder. Make sure no clumps are left. Then, divide the mixture equally into three separate bowls. Add three drops of yellow on the first bowl, add three drops of red on the second bowl, and add two drops of yellow and a drop of red on the third bowl. Stir each bowl until color is well distributed. Air-dry the bowls for a few hours before placing in a bottle. To package, layer the salts: place the red salt on the bottom, then the orange in the middle, and lastly, the yellow on the top.
 

via: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/deserts.html

Whipped Strawberry Body Scrub

Aside from its mouth-watering taste, strawberries are great for the skin. Not to mention its numerous vitamins and minerals, it nourishes not just our body, but our skin It contains salicylic acid that helps fight pimples and blackheads, and is antiseptic.

Ingredients:                                                   Amount:

Shea (Butyrospermum parkii)                            ½ cup
butter, grade A

Dried strawberries                                           1/3 cup

Castor (Ricinius communis) oil                          1 tbsp.

Raw honey                                                     2 tbsp.

Food grade glycerin                                         1 tsp.

Vitamin E                                                      1/8 tsp.

Cornstarch                                                     1 tsp.

Rose (Rosa damascena) attar                           5 drops

Rosewood (Aniba roseadora)                            5 drops
essential oil

Rose geranium (Pelargonium                            3 drops
graveolens) essential oil

Optiphen™ Plus                                              1 tbsp.

Dead Sea salt                                                 1 cup

Almond (Prunus dulcis) oil                                ½ cup

Procedure:

Place shea butter in a clean mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. If butter is too hard, soften slightly in the microwave oven for approximately 15 seconds, but do not melt. Then turn mixer in moderate speed before adding the strawberries, castor oil, honey, glycerin, vitamin E, vanilla,
cornstarch, and Optiphen™ Plus. Beat until smooth. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the salt and almond oil. Merge the two batches before adding the essential oils. Pour into sterilized jars.

To use: After soaping, rub a small amount onto the skin and gently massage in circular motion until sugar and salt have melted. Focus on rough areas. Rinse off and pat yourself dry with a towel.

References:

"Bath and Body Recipes." Soap Making Essentials. Soap-Making-Essentials.com, n.d. Web. 21 July 2011.
<http://www.soap-making-essentials.com/bath-and-body.html#whipped-shea-scrub>.

Hira, Maggie. "How to Make Homemade Whipped Body Butter Scrubs." eHow | How to Videos, Articles
& More - Trusted Advice for the Curious Life. Demand Media, Inc., n.d. Web. 21 July 2011. 

<http://www.ehow.com/how_4869225_make-whipped-body-butter-scrubs.html>

Deep Tissue Massage Cream Recipe

If you are an athlete or a manual laborer, you might often be in constant pain, due to wearing out of muscles and sustained injuries through the tissues. What better way to relieve those, but through deep tissue massage! This massage is designed to relieve you of severe tension in the muscles and fasciae (connective tissue). This massage cream in particular is packed with vitamin E and B5 to add nourishment. Recipe yields approximately 740 grams or four 4-ounce jars.

Ingredients:                           Weight (%)             Grams:

Phase A:

Emulsifying wax                      8.5%                      63 gm.

Stearic acid                            4.5%                      33 gm.

Shea butter (organic, refined)      3%                      22 gm.

Sweet almond oil                       7%                      52 gm.

Avocado oil (refined)                  6%                      44 gm.

Food grade glycerin                    5%                      37 gm.

Jojoba oil                                  3%                      22 gm.

Sea buckthorn oil                    0.5%                        4 gm.

Part B:

Distilled water (boiling)             60%                     444 gm.

Part C:

Optiphen Plus                            1%                        8 gm.

D-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E)   0.5%                       4 gm.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)        0.5%                       4 gm.

Essential oil of choice               0.5%                       4 gm.

Procedure:

Measure out all ingredients of phase A in a microwave-safe bowl and mix together. Slowly pour ingredients of phase B and gently stir until all emulsifiers have melted and flakes have disappeared. Heat mixture if required. Once product has reached below 45°C, add all components of phase C. Then add the essential oil of choice. Give it a final stir to ensure even emulsion before pouring into sterilized jars.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_tissue_massage

Jasmine and Musk Bath Salt Recipe

What a great way to relax and relieve your stiff joints after a hard day’s work than to soak yourself in a hot bath. While your time and relish the benefits of minerals in this bath salt recipe. Bath salts are usually inorganic and water soluble bath additives used improve the cleaning and bathing experience. They are said to mimic the properties of mineral baths or hot springs. This particular recipe contains Epsom salts to help soothe aching joints and relax sore muscles, and food grade glycerin to provide moisture for the skin. Dyes to be used should be of FD&C grade to ensure safety and to avoid skin irritation. With the scent of musk and jasmine melding together, you’ll be transported immediately to the decadence of a Turkish hammam or the lushness of the gardens of the Generalife.

Ingredients:
5 drops FD&C Yellow No. 5

4 drops FD&C Red No. 3

4 drops musk essential oil

3 drops jasmine essential oil

3 cups Epsom salt

1 cup baking soda

2 teaspoons food grade glycerin

Method:

Mix Epsom salt, baking soda, and food grade glycerin until blended well. Add the essential oils while stirring continuously until no clumps are left, but only a fine powder. Then, divide the mixture equally into three separate bowls. Add three drops of yellow on the first bowl, add three drops of red on the second bowl, and add two drops of yellow and a drop of red on the third bowl. Stir each bowl until color is well distributed. Air-dry the bowls for a few hours before placing in a bottle. Layer the salts once they dried: place the red salt on the bottom, then the orange in the middle, and lastly, the yellow on the top.

All Natural Liquid Soap Recipe by Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe (http://www.pvsoap.com/) is a soap making online store owned by Mary Vastola from Florida that provides raw materials for soap and toiletry makers, handcrafters, and aromatherapists. This recipe featured in her website is an all-natural and mild liquid soap, perfect for kitchen or bath. It uses Castile soap, named after the same region in Spain where it was believed to have been first produced. The eponymous soap reputedly contains a high amount of olive oil, which is very moisturizing and nourishing to the skin. Aside from Castile soap, similar olive oil-based soaps like Marseille, Aleppo, and Nablus can be used. Food grade glycerin is added for increased moisture, while the essential oils will form a citrus bouquet that will remind you of an orchard from sunny Calabria or verdant Sicily.

Ingredients:

2 cups of grated (cured) Castile soap

1 tablespoon palm oil

1 teaspoon vodka

½ tablespoon food grade glycerin

½ teaspoon lemon essential oil*

½ teaspoon grapefruit essential oil*

½ teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil*

2 ½ -3 cups distilled or spring water

2 pump or foaming bottles

*Note: Essential oils can be replaced with other scents to suit personal preferences.

Method:

Mix soap flakes, palm oil, glycerin, and water in a double boiler pan over low heat. Simmer mixture until flakes has melted and completely dissolved. Then add vodka and stir. Remove mixture from heat and cool slightly before adding the essential oils. If mixture is too thick, dilute with water. Stir well and cool

completely. Slowly pour soap into bottles using a funnel. Re-cook lumpy soap residue, if there are any, before pouring again. Enjoy!

Food Grade Glycerin

Food Grade Glycerin of Chemicals Direct is thick, odorless, and sweet. It is readily miscible with water and alcohol, making it a great humectant and stabilizer for food, cosmetic, and medical preparations. It boils at around 290°C and melts at around 20°C. Food grade glycerine is also hygroscopic, which means it easily absorbs moisture from the surrounding air. It’s a great skin moisturizer, making it a suitable ingredient for soaps and lotions.

Having the label of food grade means that our glycerine products passed the standards set by the US FDA and USP. All products are plant-derived, packed, and stored in sterilized containers. Buy directly online while earn great savings! All products are in stock and ready to be shipped within 24 hours.

Food Grade Glycerin

Food Grade Glycerin is added to soap in order to produce a clear finish and extra moisturizing qualities. It can be dissolved easily into alcohol and water but not into oils.

It is also a hygroscopic which means it easily absorbs water from the surrounding air. If you were to leave some glycerin in the open, it would absorb water from the surrounding air to eventually become 20% water and 80% glycerin. If you were to place a small amount of pure glycerin on your tongue, you're tongue would blister because glycerin is dehydrating. When water is used to dilute it, however, it makes the skin soft.

Food Grade Glycerin is a thick liquid that is colorless and sweet tasting. It has a high boiling point and freezes to a paste. Glycerin's most common use is in soap and other beauty products like lotions, though it is also used, in the form of nitroglycerin, to create dynamite.