Made with love

Made with love

Making your own cosmetics is a really fun thing to do. If you give away the results, you can give others pleasure too!

1. Masks for oily or mixed skin

Ingredients (for one application)

• 1 tbsp hazelnut oil
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1 tbsp green clay
• ½ packet organic yeast
• 3 drops of essential immortelle oil
• 2 drops essential petit-grain oil 

Preparation:

Mix together all the ingredients. It should become a spreadable mixture which is easy to apply to the face.

Use:

After about 30 minutes, wash it off with lots of warm water and let your skin breathe. 

Tip:

Sterilise pots and lids (in boiling water for 10 minutes), fill with the mixture and let cool. Use it soon!

2. Body butter for sensitive skin

Ingredients:

• 25g shea butter
• 25g coconut oil
• 30g calendula oil
• 20g camomile oil

Preparation:

Warm the butter and whisk it. Gradually stir in the oil. It will form a soft, airy butter that is easy to apply.

Use:

The butter is great for sensitive skin, particularly for use in cold weather or overnight.

3. Olive oil soap for dry skin

Ingredients:

• 100g olive oil
• 350g distilled water
• 140g NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
• essential oils of your choice eg. 10g ylang ylang or patchouli oil

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil, water and NaOH to about 100 degrees, stirring constantly with a hand blender.  After 30 minutes the mixture should be creamy.

Pour it into a container.

You can use the soap after 48 hours, although it will not yet be totally set. If you keep it for at least 6 months in a cool place, the soap will be firm and make lots of lather.