Date Previous | Thread Previous | Thread Next | Date Next homemade recipes for many things...long To: "frugal-ed@listproc.wsu.edu" <frugal-ed@listproc.wsu.edu> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:48:28 -0700 Hi all, I got this post recently and thought that frugal friends might be interesting it. I personally haven't made any of these yet but I've saved it to have as a resource for a later time when I'll have the need and the time! <BG> Melody S. B. the post follows; ********************************** I am so sorry-- I didn't realize that when I copy and pasted these recipes that I needed to remove the big dots before the measurements. No, you really don't put 9500 drops of eo's in any of these recipes!!!! Sorry about that. Air Freshener Makes about 3 ounces 4 oz. clean spray bottle with a fine mist setting (do not use a bottle that previously contained cleaning products or hair products such as hair spray) 15 drops of your favorite essential oil keeping the EO's safety data in mind Notes: This is a quick and inexpensive way of making a pleasant air freshener with any EO. Be sure and take heed in the safety data for the oil you choose to use since an air freshener, by its nature, will come in contact with all those in your household. Directions: Fill the spray bottle with about 3 oz. of distilled water. (Even though it's a 4 oz. bottle, leave about 1 oz. unfilled so you can shake the bottle well between uses.) Then, add 15 drops of essential oil. I normally don't like giving amount of drops for an air freshener because each EO can very in strength, but I don't recommend exceeding 4-5 drops per ounce. You may want to try 10 drops at first especially if you live in a household with someone who is sensitive to strong aromas. Shake the bottle prior to each use, and let it sit for about a day before making a conclusion that the aroma is too weak; it often gets stronger after letting it sit. ********************************************** Carpet Deodorizer Ingredients: 35 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil 25 Drops Rosewood Essential Oil 4 Cups Borax (Mule Team Borax can be found in the grocery store in the laundry detergent aisle, usually) Notes: I was in a cleaning frenzy one day and decided to make my housework more pleasant by incorporating essential oils into it some how. I found many ways to do so, but this one of my favorite and it scents the house at the same time. I also used the Eucalyptus and Lavender to help keep whatever pests there are at bay that our cats bring in with them. Directions: To make the carpet deodorizer (any essential oils could be used by the way, just make sure no one in the household finds the odor offensive) measure your 4 cups of Borax into a bowl and then drop in the essential oils indicated in ingredients in the amounts listed. If you find the smell to strong, add more Borax. Take a spoon and mash up the little clumps that will form when the oil hits the Borax, stir until well mixed. Before vacuuming, I walk around the house and sprinkle it by hand in the same manner one would sow seeds. Let it sit on the carpet for 10-15 minutes, or longer if you like, and then vacuum. This formula will cover approx. 1000 square feet, give or take a little ******************************************** Citrus Shower Gel Ingredients: 2oz. Unscented Shower Gel 15 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil 6 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil Notes: I gave this shower gel to everyone on my Christmas list last year. Now everybody wants another bottle for whatever holiday/birthday is coming up next! This Citrus Shower Gel is a nice sunny uplifting scent in the morning and an excellent way to start the day. The citrus essential oils used to make this shower gel are also especially good for oily skin so those of you with this skin type may want to add another drop or two of the Grapefruit and Lemon Essential Oils. Directions: To make this shower gel take 2oz. of Unscented Shower Gel and add the Essential Oils listed in Ingredients in the amounts indicated and shake well. ************************************************** Citrus Body Oil Makes about 4 ounces 4 oz. Sweet Almond Oil 30 drops Sweet Orange essential oil 15 drops Lemon essential oil 10 drops Lime essential oil 10 drops Grapefruit essential oil 10 drops Bergamot essential oil Notes: This recipe makes a wonderfully refreshing and lightly energizing oil. I've noticed it offers a slight alpha hydroxy-like effect on dry skin. Be sure you do not go out in the sun after applying this blend as citrus oils can have a photo toxic effect. If you have sensitive skin, I recommend that you test this oil on a small area first and then wait 24 hours to see if you have any reaction. Directions: Mix all oils in a clean container. Roll the bottle between your hands to remix the oils before each use. I prefer to use a 4 ounce cobalt bottle with a lotion pump for applying oils. ************************************************* Facial Lotion Ingredients: Unscented Cocoa Butter Lotion 1 1/2 oz. Rosewater 1/4 oz. Sandalwood essential oil 20 drops Notes: I've decided I'm going to live to see my 108th birthday and I don't want to look a day over 35. My friends, Judy, Sarinha, and Sonya, all agree that the Sandalwood & Rosewater Lotion works like a charm at rehydrating the skin and taking out those annoying little lines around the eyes. It also smells great. I apply the lotion twice a day using a dab the size of a large pea. First in the morning after my shower and before my makeup and the second before I go to bed at night. Directions: To make the lotion combine all Ingredients in a bottle and shake well. To improve on this formula one step more add 2 drops of Rose Absolute. ******************************************** Facial Scrub Ingredients: Sea Salt 1/8 cup Oatmeal (the kind you get in the grocery store is fine) 1/2 cup Unscented Shower & Bath Gel 2 oz. Bergamot essential oil 10 drops Lemon essential oil 15 drops Ylang Ylang 3rd essential oil 5 drops Notes: This is a gentle facial scrub that I mixed especially for oily skin although it would work fine for any skin type. The scent is a nice pick-me-up in the morning too. It made my skin smooth and soft so I decided to use it as a body I'll admit, as a body scrub its a little messy, but if you rinse well you won't walk out of the shower with oatmeal behind your ears like I did. Other essential oils can be substituted in this mix for other skin types or scents. Directions: To make the Facial Scrub mix all Ingredients in a nonbreakable container, you will want to cut up your Oatmeal first in a blender or something of that nature so the pieces are not so big. If you need more of an exfoliant effect add some Whole Poppy Seeds. ********************************************** Facial Toner Makes about 16 ounces 8 oz. vodka 8 oz. witch hazel (I use the everyday drugstore variety) 1 tsp. pure aloe vera gel (optional) 20-30 drops your choice of essential oils Notes: I have modified the essential oils I use in this recipe each time I make it and I've enjoyed this toner each time. I have oily skin; my skin has been much clearer since I began using it. For the oils of my choice, I prefer geranium, lavender, lemon, and tea tree. Directions: Add all ingredients to a 16 oz. bottle and shake to mix all ingredients. Be careful when adding the essential oils. The first time you make this recipe, add only 10 drops at a time and test on a small area of your skin to insure no reaction before adding more oils to reach your desired strength. **************************************** Fragrance for Men or Women Ingredients: 5 drops bay essential oil 10 drops lemon essential oil 4 drops rosewood essential oil carrier oil Notes: This is a wonderful personal fragrance for men or women. The exact proportions can be altered to suit your personal tastes. This is an excellent fragrance to use when you are trying to portray an air of confidence (perfect for job interviews). Directions: In the carrier oil of your choice (such as sweet almond) mix 5 drops of bay essential oil, 10 drops of lemon oil, and 4 drops rosewood. For a more subtle effect, try mixing these oils with 3/4 oz. of plain white cornstarch. Mix well, and you have a lightly-scented body powder. ************************************* Lotion for Dry/Chapped Hands Ingredients: 2oz. Unscented Cocoa Butter Lotion 10 drops Patchouly Essential Oil 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil Notes: My daughter came home one day after attending an after school program in which she was making paper mache items. The glue/paste that was being used was very irritating to her skin which is the sensitive type. After 2 or 3 days of paper mache her little hands were dry, scaly, cracked and bleeding. I mixed this hand lotion for her to use and within 3-4 days her hands were soft and no longer chapped or irritated. Directions: To make the lotion, take a 2oz. bottle of Cocoa Butter Lotion and drop in the Essential Oils listed in the Ingredients list in the amounts indicated and shake well. This makes a nice lotion for general use as well. *************************************** Mouthwash Makes about 8 ounces 6 oz. Water 2 oz. Vodka 4 teaspoons Liquid Glycerine (available at many drug stores) 1 teaspoon pure Aloe Vera Gel (available at many health food stores, but be careful to look at the ingredients as many are not pure. Even though some say "100% pure aloe vera gel" on the front, they often mean they have added 100% pure gel, but additives are present. 10-12 drops Spearmint Essential Oil Notes: This recipe makes a rather minty mouthwash but as it is pure without added flavorings, it is not quite as sweet or strong as commercially a...
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