Summertime Sweety

So, I finally bit the bullet and became one of the crazy essential oil people... Yeah, it's bad.  I have too many and have spent too much money on them.  But in all I have bought and blended and diffused and applied, there have been some that stood out above the others.  Today I have made my top ten list of essential oils, five being the single oils, and five being purchased blends.  I am not loyal to any one brand, though there are a few that stand out in my collection as the most purchased; I simply do my research and buy what is avalible at that time. My Top Five Single Essential Oils Tea Tree This has been a long time favorite.  Before the oil craze ever hit, I was using this one daily.  I make my own toner, a mixture of apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, and essential oils, and this has been a staple in it for well over five years.  It keeps acne at bay and treats the spots that are already there.  It is also good for sinus conges...

It is that time of year again where the basic white girls are going crazy over Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte... I'm not a coffee person. Or an overpriced Starbucks person. Or usually a pumpkin person! So why did I feel the need to post this? Because I have finally gotten into the fall mood, and I am going to be having one of these professionally done at a Spa this Friday! Plus, why not?? So let's start by prepping your face for the facial by using a super simple... Brown Sugar Face Scrub Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil Mix together and apply to the face rubbing in circular motions.  The brown sugar will act as an exfoliant, clearing and opening your pores, while the olive oil  works  as a natural moisturizer. Pumpkin Spice Face Mask Ingredients 1 Teaspoon pure Pumpkin puree (with no added ingredients) 1 Teaspoon of Honey 1/2 Teaspoon of Cinnamon Apply to face and relax for 5 to 15 minutes. ...

You Will Need... 1 egg 1/4 cup peeled and pureed cucumber 2 tbsp olive oil Directions... Mix together egg, cucumber, and olive oil. Massage into hair while in the shower and leave in for 5 minutes Rinse and continue to wash hair as normal!

As I have done for the past few months, the first Monday of this month is going to be a "Homemade Beauty" post, and then on Wednesday I will get up my "What I did this month" post! I thought after all of the stress of the holidays, I thought this might be just the thing you all needed! You Will Need: Epsom salt essential oil of your choice Directions: To tell the truth, this is actually pretty simple! Add your epsom salts and a few drops of essential oils to your foot bath. Soak for up to 20 minutes! :)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of raw honey  3 tablespoons of water a few drops of essential oil (optional) Directions: Mix ingredients together in a microwaveable bowl. Slightly heat the mixture on low heat to dissolve the honey.  Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture.  Transport into a small bottle that you can bring with you into the shower, and shampoo your hair as usual.

Same as last month, I am having trouble with me "What I Did This Moth" post. So we are gonna switch it up again! You get a Homemade Beauty post today, and I will have the other up on Wednesday! Thanks for understanding, Love you all!! Ingredients: 1 cup Rosewater 1 cup Coconut Milk Directions: Add the Rosewater and Coconut Milk to a warm bath. Get in and hang out for at least 30 minutes. It will relax and relieve stress! Want an added bonus? Sprinkle in some Rose petals and light a few lavender candles! You will be so relaxed you can't move ;)

Moisturizing Pumpkin Hair Mask What you need: 2 cups pureed pumpkin 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon yogurt Directions: Blend the yogurt with the pumpkin puree.  Add the coconut oil and honey. Make sure the mixture is smooth!  Apply the mixture to damp hair and cover with a plastic shower cap. Let sit for 15 minutes.  Wash out with your regular shampoo and conditioner and style as normal. blog.justfab.com

Ingredients: 1 Egg Yolk 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Directions: Mix together the Egg Yolk and Lemon Juice Apply to your face. Let sit 15 minutes, it will feel tight! Rinse and repeat as often as needed!

Ingredients: Roses petals 1/2 cup of Water Witch Hazel a Drop Vitamin E A Pinch of sea salt A drop of glycerin Rose essential oil (optional) Directions: In a microwave or over the stove in a small sauce pan, combine the witch hazel, water, and your rose petals.  Bring to a simmer and then turn the heat off.  Cover and let steep for at least 4 to 5 hours.  Once cooled add the Vitamin E, Sea Salt, Glycerin, and Rose Essential Oil. Mix and pour into a pretty bottle! http://www.gavethat.com/2010/09/rose-waters.html

We are going to switch it up a little bit this week guys! I know I have kind of gotten into the routine of posting these Homemade Beauty posts on Wednesdays and my more  talk-y and recipe posts on Mondays. Well I have spent all weekend working on my "What I did this month" post and I can not get it to work!! So I am going to keep working over the next few days and if all goes well I will have it up on Wednesday :) Thanks for understanding! Love you guys! :) Ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 Tablespoons corn starch 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking soda 20 – 25 drops lavender essential oil Directions: Melt your coconut oil (if necessary) and mix with the corn starch and baking soda. Add the essential oil and Mix. Transfer to a glass container and begin to use up! It should last 2 -3 months depending on your usage. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/guide-how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/

Pumpkin Face Mask Ingredients: 1 cup of Pumpkin (pureed or canned)
 3 tbs. of Plain Greek Yogurt 
 2 tbs. Honey
 2 tbs. Brown Sugar 
OPTIONAL: add a dash of Cinnamon, it will wake up skin and create a nice glow, but don’t use if you are allergic or you know the cinnamon irritates your skin. Instructions: Mix all of thhe ingredients together.  Wash your face (it is better to apply this mask to clean, moist skin).  Apply evenly and l eave on for at least 15 minutes. Take pictures to post on Facebook and scare your friends (not optional! ;) Rinse! Source:  http://tiaandtameraofficial.com/blog/post/beauty-bit-diy-pumpkin-face-mask-home-skin-care

Ingredients: A slice of Kiwi ...that's it :) Directions: Kiwi contains an enzyme which works to dissolve dead skin cells and dirt on the skin! C hop up the slice of kiwi. Mash it into a pulp.    Use as an exfoliator by rubbing the pulp all over your face after cleansing. http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/08/12/diy-beauty-kiwifruit-exfoliating-cleanser/

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of sugar  2 tablespoons of cocoa powder  2 tablespoons of olive oil Directions: Add the sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl and mix together.   Add the olive oil.  Stir properly until the ingredients have been fully mixed to create a paste  Enjoy! :) http://muslimahbeauty.com/2012/09/07/chocolate-body-scrub-recipe/#sthash.iHk2oYMF.dpuf

Ingredients: 2 TBSP Honey Juice of 1 Small Lemon 1/4 Cup Yogurt 1/4 cup Mashed Strawberries Directions: Squeeze your lemon into your mashed up strawberries. Your lemon is going to provide  a chemical exfoliation and brighten your skin by removing dead skin cells. Pour your honey into your mashed strawberries and lemon mixture.  Honey is an amazing natural moisturizer Pour your yogurt into your mixture and stir until smooth.  The yogurt is going to supply your mask with anti-bacterial properties to rid your face of bacteria.  If  you find that you would like your mask to be thicker you can add a tablespoon of corn starch to bulk it up.  Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 10 minutes.  Rinse and moisturize! http://www.buzzfeed.com/mollykateri/23-diy-natural-beauty-tips-421u

You Will Need: 4 Tablespoons on Lemon Juice 3 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt 4 Tablespoons of Honey 1 Egg White Directions: Mix and apply to a clean face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

You Will Need: 1/2 and once of Apple Cider Vinegar 3 ounces of Mineral Water 5 plain Aspirin Tablets  Directions: Mix together the Apple Cider Vinegar and Mineral Water. Crush the Aspirin Tablets and add to the mixture. Apply to your skin whenever it is beginning to look dull.

You Will Need: 16 ounces baby lotion 8 ounces coconut oil (solid form, not melted) 8 ounces vitamin E cream Directions: Mix together with handheld mixer until it resembles thick creamy icing... just don't eat it ;) And remember to store in air tight containers!  Side note, If you don't have coconut oil you can substitute in Vaseline it will just be a little greasyer :)

Ingredients: Cotton Balls Probiotic Capsule Cold Plain Greek Yogurt How To: Split open the probiotic capsule and mix it into 3 or 4 tablespoons of Greek yogurt in a small bowl. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture to your face in an even layer. Let the mask set for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.  Greek yogurt contains lactose enzymes which dissolve dirt and nourish your skin, while the probiotic invigorates your skin leaving it with a healthy glow. This combination also helps to reduce redness and calm breakouts.

It may not sound very pleasant, but running an ice cube over your face has a ton of benefits for your skin! They will help to smooth your complexion by combating fat cells, easing wrinkles, fighting acne, and promoting blood circulation that will help heal past blemishes!  Be sure to  wrap the cubes  in a paper towel, or a baggie  because applying them directly to your skin can cause delicate blood vessels to break For an added  benefits to this  treatment, try freezing your cubes with watermelon, lemon, or rose!

You Will Need: Toothpaste A Toothbrush Baking soda Directions: Sprinkle the Baking Soda on your toothbrush with toothpaste and brush your teeth like you normally would. Use this consistently and you should start to see the results!