I have personally been using this Laundry Soap for about 6 months or so. I think it is wonderful and so easy to make! Plus it is so cheap! I love it, love it!

~ Ammiel

You can make either powdered or liquid soap with the recipe. We’ve done both, but tend to prefer the powder as it’s easier to make and store and seems to work as well as the liquid in my large, front-load washer. Note that this detergent will not create suds. This makes it very good for new, high-efficiency washing machines – but it may look really odd to you if you have a top load machine and peek in while the load is running.

Ingredients

1/3 bar Strong Soap (see below)

1/2 Cup washing soda

1/2 Cup borax

Optional – essential oil for fragrance

Equipment

Grater or food processor

3 gallon stockpot (for liquid soap)

5 gallon bucket (for liquid soap)

Stove (for liquid soap)

Stick blender (optional for liquid soap)

Air-tight container (for powder soap or extra powder to make more liquid)

Empty detergent bottle (for liquid soap) look for one with a no-spill, self-measuring lid

Directions

Note that this recipe is easily multiplied. It’s a lot easier to make a triple batch of powder than a single one. If you’re making liquid soap, you can keep the extra powder in an air tight container until you need it. That way you don’t need to store gallons of liquid at once. For both recipes you’ll need to grate the soap. I use a Cuisinart food processor and the fine grating attachment. I cut the bar in thirds and feed it into the food processor. It makes short work of the job.

Liquid Soap

If you’re going to make liquid soap you’ll need 6 cups of water and a large (3 gallon) stock pot. Put the water in the pot and put it on the stove on medium heat. Add the grated soap and stir until it dissolves. Then add the washing soda and borax and stir over heat until they are dissolved. If the mix is not dissolving well, carefully use a stick or hand blender to mix it up. Increase heat and bring pot to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. The liquid should have about the texture of honey.

Take the pot off the heat. Mix it well with a hand blender. Once the soap is dissolved and well mixed, add enough hot water to make two gallons. Add water a quart or so at a time and mix well before adding more to keep the mixture smooth. Add a teaspoon or two of essential oil if desired. A lighter oil (less viscous) with no color is best. We like lemon and cedar,

I use about 1/2 cup per load in my large, front load washer. Make sure the lid on the bottle fits very tight, as it’s best to shake the bottle before using it.

Dry / Powdered Soap

For dry soap, just grate the bar soap and add it to the borax and soda. Stir well, then add essential oil if you want and mix again. About 1-2 Tbsp per load (depending on how dirty the clothes are) works for me.

This soap will not work well if you have very hard water. Adding extra borax to the recipe may help in this case.

A Note Regarding Bar Soaps

Regarding soaps. The most commonly available strong (lye) soap is Fels Naphtha. Fels is a lye and animal fat based soap. It used to contain Stoddard Solvent (or mineral spirits) which made it more effective at removing oily stains. Fels was an old time remedy for poison ivy. If the name or the idea that it used to contain solvents bothers you, you can substitute Octagon Soap or Zote. Fels Naphtha and Octagon are available at our local grocery and hardware stores. You’ll find Zote at a tienda.

Don’t use facial soap. It usually has added oils you don’t want and isn’t an aggressive enough cleaner for laundry.

Or if you are incredibly motivated — and handy (like Audrey is) you can make you own bar soap from lye and rendered lard.

How much does it cost:

Here is the breakdown of my costs and how I came up with those numbers (I am using the prices I paid for these items and you may find your price varies some based on what you pay):

Fels Naptha: $1.12 for a 5.5 oz bar. The recipes says use a 1/3 of a bar. I calculated 2 oz. just to make the math a little easier. The cost of the Fels Naptha per batch is: .40 cents

Washing Soda: $2.23 for a 55 oz. box. This came to .17 cents per batch. I calculated how much per oz (2.23 divided by 55) and then weighed a half cup of washing soda (4.2oz.) and multiplied my per oz. price by 4.2

Borax: $3.27 for a 76 oz. box. This came to .14 cents per batch. Did the same calculations as above, however a 1/2 cup of borax weighs 3.5 oz.

For the final numbers I have .40 + .17 + .14 = .71 for 2 gallons of laundry detergent.

I looked up a few DIY recipes. The easiest calls for one part Borax to one part WASHING soda. The accompanying article includes a helpful cost breakdown.

Amy at Momadvice uses a more kitchen-cabinet-friendly version: 1 cup Borax, 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup salt. Test a tablespoon's worth in your next load for effectiveness. If everything's not squeaky clean, add straight vinegar to the rinse compartment next time. I keep mine in a Tupperware canister that's just as easy to pour as Cascade.

Go ahead and buy the giant jug of vinegar. You'll use it to de-stink left-too-long laundry and concoct homemade volcanoes. Borax is handy, too, as a cheap laundry booster and natural insecticide.

http://www.likemerchantships.org/2007/06/how-to-make-dishwasher-detergent.html

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Recipe for Dishwasher Soap

Dishwasher soap is easy to make, and cost effective. I mix up a batch in an empty canister, and pour it in the dishwasher as needed.

Mix and use per dishwasher load:

1 Tablespoon Borax

1 Tablespoon Baking soda

Mix equal parts Borax and Baking Soda, and add 2 Tablespoons per load. Increase proportion of soda for hard water. Use vinegar in the rinse cycle.

Lorraine

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02dec09b.cfm

Cost Comparison:

Depending on how much you pay for your dishwashing detergent and how much you pour into the dispenser will determine how much you are paying per wash for your detergent and spot removing gel.

The cost for this recipe is less than 4 cents per load.

Calculation as follows:

Cost of Borax: $2.50 for 76 ounces = .03/oz or .015 for ½ oz

Cost for Washing Soda: $2.50 for 55 ounces= 4/oz or .02 for ½oz

Recipe calls for ½ ounce of each so the cost per wash is 3.5 cents. How much does your detergent cost (this week)? Next week the price may probably go up.

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Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe

1 part baking soda

1 part borax

1 part water

1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent

• Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug.
• Use 2 to 3 TBS per load.

http://tipnut.com/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-recipes/

This is the old-fashioned variety.

1/2 cup ammonia

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup white distilled vinegar

1 bucket warm water

Dry the windows with two towels. The second towel will make windows sparkle. NOTE: If cold weather, add 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol to the above mixture to prevent ice from forming on your windows.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseT/window-cleaner.html

Water

1/4 cup vinegar

Put vinegar in dispenser first, then fill with water.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseT/windshield-wiper-spray.html

3 parts vinegar

1 part water

Put into a spray bottle. Before going to bed at night, spray the windshield and all the windows and mirrors. In the morning, the windows should be free of ice.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseT/windshield-de-icer.html

1 part vinegar

1 part hot water

Dip roller or sponge into solution and wet paper thoroughly. After two applications, the paper should peel off in sheets.

NOTE: Use a paint roller. It is much more effective than using a brush.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseT/wall-paper-remover.html

1 box baking soda

1/4 cup ammonia

Make a paste of baking soda and ammonia. Brush on oven and let soak overnight. In the morning wipe off with clear water.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseO/oven-cleaner.html

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Oven Cleaner

1 cup ammonia

2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup baking soda

1 cup white vinegar

Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Leave oven on for 15 minutes; turn off and leave the door closed.

Fill a shallow baking pan with ammonia and place on the top shelf of the oven. Fill another pan with 2 cups boiling water and place on the bottom shelf. Close oven and leave pans in for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove ammonia and make a paste of ammonia, baking soda and vinegar. Spread paste on oven surfaces, leave on for 15 minutes, and then scrub off with a sponge or steel wool.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseO/oven-cleaner2.html

2 tablespoons baking soda

1 cup water

1/2 cup vinegar

Boil this mixture in the affected cookware for 10 minutes. Re-season the cookware with salad oil.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseH/nonstick-cookware-stain-remover.html

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons black pepper

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Brown paper bags, cut into strips

Boil milk, pepper, and sugar together for 5 minutes. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer, until thickened, and then let cool. Wind the brown paper strips into a tight roll and drop them into the milk mixture. Let them become completely saturated. Rewind the strips gently and let them air dry on a cookie sheet. They are ready to hang when they are sticky to the touch.

To use, suspend the strips up and out of the way wherever flies are a problem. CAUTION: Keep the strips away from young children, especially after they are covered with flies.

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseD/fly-paper.html

Submitted to Recipe Goldmine by Barbara Louise - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Source: a gardening forum

Put some water in a white dinner plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dishwashing soap. Set the dish on a porch or patio. No sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white color, or what, but mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead, or fall into the water, or on the floor within about 10 feet. Works just super!

http://recipegoldmine.com/houseH/mosquito-deterrent.html

1 ounce beeswax

1/2 cup baby or mineral oil

Melt the beeswax in a microwave or a double boiler. Stir in the mineral oil. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir until cool.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautypersonal/petroleum-jelly.html

Looking for a natural and wallet-friendly hair spray to keep your 'do in place? Then, give this simple, two-ingredient recipe a try:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 20 minutes or less

Here's How:

1. Slice the lemon into wedges.
2. Place in a pot, and cover with two cups water.
3. Boil until half of the liquid remains.
4. Allow to cool. Then, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
5. If the finished spray feels sticky to the touch, dilute it with a bit of water.
6. Then, store your hair spray in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Tips:

1. Add a Tablespoon of rubbing alcohol to the recipe, and the hair spray can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
2. Have dry hair? Then, try an orange instead of a lemon.
3. Customize the scent of your hair spray by adding a couple drops of your favorite essential oil.
4. Be sure to label the contents of your bottle.

What You Need:

• 1 lemon
• 2 cups water
• A pot
• A strainer
• An empty spray bottle

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/ht/Hair_Spray.htm

Making your own hair gel is as easy as 1-2-3. Give it a try, and enjoy great hair for less coinage.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 5 minutes or less

Here's How:

1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of gelatin in the warm water.
2. Add more gelatin as needed to reach the desired consistency.
3. Fragrance with a few drops of your favorite essential oil (optional), and your hair gel is ready for use.

Tips:

1. Store hair gel in the refrigerator between uses to prolong its life.
2. Need more or less hair gel? Just maintain the ratio in the recipe, and you can make as much or as little as you need.

What You Need:

• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup warm water
• Essential oil (optional)

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/ht/Hair_Gel_Recipe.htm

Flour Paste

For frizzy hair.

Flouring is an ancient recipe that smoothes the scales of the hair shaft, making it more manageable.

1 cup flour

2/3 cup cold water

Mix until lumps disappear. Apply to dry, unwashed hair, smoothing the mixture and your hair straight back. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly about five minutes. Shampoo with one lathering of mild shampoo. Rinse with cool water.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyhair/flour-paste.html

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For brunettes and redheads.

8 cups warm brewed coffee

After shampooing rinse hair with coffee. Do not rinse it out. Your hair will be rich and shiny.

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Battling a head full of tangles and frizz? Fight back with this frugal leave-in conditioner recipe:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 5 minutes or less

Here's How:

1. Fill the spray bottle with one part conditioner and four parts water.
2. Shake to combine.
3. Then, spray in your hair to remove tangles and tame frizz.

Tips:

1. Shake before each use.
2. For safety, be sure to label the contents of the bottle.

What You Need:

• An empty spray bottle
• Hair conditioner
• Water

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/beautyhealthcare/ht/Hair_Detangler.htm

Homemade Lip Balm

I've been making my own lip balm for a few years now, and I love the recipe I use so I thought I'd share it here. It's very, very simple. This makes about 3 tubes.

-2 tsp. beeswax (chop or grate it, then measure)

-2 1/4 tsp. jojoba oil (you can use any oil you like, but for me jojoba's the only way to go)

-about 6 drops of peppermint essential oil (again, you can use anything you like. Grapefruit would be good!)

Melt wax and jojoba oil together in the top of a double boiler, or you could probably put it in the microwave for a bit. Stir to combine. Then remove it from the heat and add the essential oil. Pour into your containers, but don't fill up completely yet. Wait a minute or two, keeping the reserved mixture melted, then top the containers with the rest of the mixture. This gives you a nice looking top. Let cool for about 20 minutes and enjoy!

I like a bit of a waxier lip balm, so if you want it glossier just add a bit more jojoba oil.. maybe 3 tsp? Experiment to get it how you like it, that's half the fun!

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Edited to add:

There's been a few questions, so I thought I'd add my answers here so they're all in one place.

-Where do you get those screw bottom containers?

I get them from a variety of places but the prices on ebay are the best I've found. Just do a search for "lip balm tube." I also save old ones I've used up and reuse those (only for myself of course!)

-How do you pour the balm in the tube? Do you just pour it from the pot?

I used to use a plastic pipette to get the melted balm into the tubes, but I found a little enamel pot at the flea market and I use that now. The pipettes work fine but the balm will harden in it if you're not fast enough. You can also find these on ebay. Search for "plastic pipette."

-Where do you get your beeswax? Online? Or can I use the left over wax from my honey and just try to remove the remaining honey?

I buy my beeswax from Mountain Rose Herbs or from local beekeepers (check farmers markets). Often they will have little chunks of wax by their displays of honey. I don't see why you couldn't use the wax that's in honey.. I've seen other lip balm recipes calling for honey but whenever I try it the honey separates from the balm, but if you get most off it should work!

-Any suggestions for what type of beeswax to use or where to get it? I noticed "pure," "unfiltered," "pellets," and all other sorts online. What's the difference?

I would take the term "pure" to mean it's just beeswax, no other ingredients are added (also look for 100% beeswax).

Filtered would mean that it's been strained of any other matter that may be in the wax (dirt, dead bees, etc). For use in lip balm I would look for filtered.

The pellets are just beeswax that is formed into little pellets. The pellets would be very easy to use, but I've never bought it because it's a bit more expensive, and, well, I can be sort of cheap sometimes. :)

One type of beeswax I would avoid is the "white" beeswax. The whiteness is obtained by bleaching the wax and I would think some of the many good, healing qualities of the wax would be lost when it's bleached. And I would be worried that some of the bleaching residue would remain on the wax.

I buy everything from Mountain Rose Herbs and I'm always impressed. They're the best company I've found that sells this type of supplies and I love that most everything is organic. They also supply lots of information. You can find the jojoba oil and the peppermint essential oil there as well.

-What sort of other oils would be nice in the lip balm?

I’ve seen different lip balm recipes calling for different carrier oils, including: olive oil, safflower oil, almond oil, castor oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil. Sometimes they’re combined in one recipe; like castor and coconut oils; or almond, olive, and castor oils. I’ve never tried any of them because I love the jojoba oil.

And as for essential oils, I would think the citrus oils, like grapefruit, lemon, lime, or tangerine would be nice. Stick with edible stuff.. I don’t think lip balm scented with fir needle essential oil would be good, for example. Also be careful which oils you choose, some need to be avoided if you’re pregnant and others can’t be used on your lips or other sensitive areas. Mountain Rose Herbs has all of this information with their essential oils.

-Do you know about any laws in selling lip balm to say a local co-op?

No, I’m not familiar with the laws regarding selling products you’ve made. I would think some sort of preservative would be necessary, like vitamin E or grapefruit seed extract but I could be wrong.

http://greenbeesbees.blogspot.com/2008/09/homemade-lip-balm.html

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Simple Chap Stick

Makes about 1 oz (4 1/4-oz chap stick tubes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax flakes or pellets
• 4 large-sized vitamin E capsules

Instructions

Place all ingredients in heat-safe measuring cup or bowl and place in double boiler, or a medium saucepan of water over low heat. Allow hot water to melt ingredients, but prevent from boiling. When all solids have melted, remove from heat and stir until well combined. Pour into chap stick tubes or lip balm jars and allow to cool completely, uncovered, before sealing or using.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Lip-Balm

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Ingredients: 3 teaspoons grated unbleached beeswax; 5 teaspoons carrier oil (sunflower, castor, or jojoba); 6 or 7 drops essential oil; 1 teaspoon honey, for flavor



1. Melt the beeswax and carrier oil together in the top of a double boiler, stirring to combine. Remove from heat; add honey and essential oil. Mix thoroughly so the honey does not clump.

2. To add a little color, stir in a tiny dab of lipstick with a coffee stirrer. Pour the mixture into containers; let sit 20 minutes before covering or moving. For glossier lip balm, use 2 teaspoons wax and 8 teaspoons carrier oil.

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Chocolate Lip Gloss

3 tablespoons cocoa butter

4 or 5 chocolate chips

1 capsule vitamin E

Melt all ingredients in a double boiler, then blend with a spoon until smooth. Put into a container and refrigerate until solid.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautypersonal/chocolate-lip-gloss.html

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Vanilla Lip Gloss

1 tablespoon grated beeswax

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1/8 teaspoon vitamin E oil

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place the beeswax, coconut oil and vitamin E oil in an ovenproof container. Heat gently until the wax and oils are melted. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well. Pour the mixture into a clean container and allow to cool completely.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautypersonal/vanilla-lip-gloss.html

#1 Soap-less Lemon, Lime, Orange, or Grapefruit Shower Gel

1 cup of water

1 teaspoon of cornstarch or arrowroot

2 tablespoon of glycerin

1 tablespoon of jojoba oil

1 teaspoon of cane sugar

4 tablespoons of aloe Vera gel

8 to 10 drops of Essential oil – lime, lemon, grapefruit, or orange

1 or 2 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)

Place all ingredients except food coloring in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Pour into a squeeze bottle and use within 24 hours.

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#2 Pear or Apple Shower Gel

1 bar of unscented glycerin soap

1 cup of water

1/2 cup of pear or apple juice

1 tablespoon of glycerin

3 to 4 drops of lemon essential oil

5 drops of pear or apple fragrance oil

Grate or chop the bar of soap. Place first three ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and simmer until the soap dissolves. Cool the mixture. Add glycerin and essential oil. Mixture will thicken as it cools completely. Store in glass jars with lids and transfer to a squeeze bottle as needed. Place under hot water to liquefy if the gel becomes too thick.

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#3 Strawberry-Lemon Shower Gel

1/2 tablespoon of unscented natural liquid soap

3 large frozen strawberries

1 teaspoon of salt

1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel

6 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil

5 drops of strawberry fragrance oil

Thaw fruit and puree in blender or food processor. Pour into a bowl and add salt. Stir, and then add aloe Vera gel, liquid soap, and essential oil. Mix well. Use immediately.

http://www.essortment.com/all/showergelrecip_tuog.htm

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup of unscented shampoo
2. 1/2 cup water
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
4. 12-15 drops fragrance oil (I like to add vanilla extract.)
5. food coloring (optional)

   Directions

6. 1
   Mix the shampoo and water together first then add the salt and fragrance.
7. 2
   I usually only add the food coloring if I am giving this as a gift.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Shower-Gel-Recipe-92166

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Scented Shower Gel Recipe

By Pioneer Thinking

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unscented shampoo
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 15 drops fragrance oil
  food coloring ( optional)

Directions:

Pour shampoo into a bowl and add the water. Stir until its well mixed add the salt and fragrance.

Suggestions for scents:

• Kiwi extract
• Raspberry extract
• Strawberry extract
• Coconut extract
• Vanilla extract

Mix and match or use one alone. I personally like the raspberry and vanilla mix...smells so good!

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/showergel.html

Cornmeal Skin Facial

For oily or combination skin.

1 tablespoon dry cornmeal

2 eggs

Cleanse face, steam, splash with cool water and pat dry. Massage with the dry cornmeal. Rinse off. Then apply a mask made by whipping the eggs and brushing on face. Leave on for 20 minutes; rinse off.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskin/cornmeal-skin-facial.html

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Heavenly Mask

1 tablespoon yogurt

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon honey

Mix gently and let stand until paste reaches room temperature. Smooth mask onto clean face, and lie down for 20 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water. Apply astringent and moisturizer.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskinF/heavenly-mask.html

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Lemon Facial Mask

For dry skin.

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix ingredients together. Wash your face, spread on the mixture, leave it on for ten minutes, then wash it off.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskinF/lemon-facial-mask.html

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Peel-Off Mask

1 packet unflavored gelatine

1/2 cup fruit juice or herb Infusion

Heat together gently to dissolve the gelatine. Let cool until almost set Apply to face, let dry completely, then peel off.

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskinN/peel-off-mask.html

2 teaspoons plain yogurt

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

3 capsules vitamin E (equivalent of 300 units)

Combine yogurt, honey and lemon juice. Prick open the vitamin E capsules and fold contents into the mix. Leave on skin for 15 minutes

http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskin/aging-skin-fighter.html

Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes Recipe #1 – Brown Sugar Scrub 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup of almond oil 1/4 cup of liquid Ivory hand soap 1/4 tsp of vanilla
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Recipe #2 – Lemon Sugar Scrub 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 TBS lemon zest (grated)
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Recipe #3 – Lavender & Rosewood Scrub 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup almond oil 1/2 tsp vitamin E 6 drops rosewood essential oil 4 drops lavender essential oil
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Recipe #4 – Coffee & Brown Sugar Scrub 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 3 TBS fresh coffee grounds 5 tsp almond oil 5 tsp jojoba oil 2 tsp honey 1 tsp vitamin E 1 tsp vanilla
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Recipe #5 – Tea Sugar Scrub 2 cups white sugar 1 cup honey 2 TBS tea 5 drops vanilla
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Recipe #6 – Yogurt Sugar Scrub 3 TBS baby oil 1 TBS yogurt 1 TBS white sugar Directions:
• Mix ingredients and use as a body scrub/exfoliator.
Update: If you’d like the scrubs to have a shelf life suitable for gift giving, please see this article–Using Preservatives to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Products. http://tipnut.com/homemade-sugar-scrub-recipes/
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Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub Do you have dry, rough patches on your feet? Here’s a simple treat that you can pamper yourself with while giving your tootsies some TLC. Homemade Foot Therapy Scrub Ingredients: 3 TBS used coffee grounds (fine) 1 TBS flour 1 TBS heavy cream (whipping) 1 tsp cornmeal 1 to 2 tsp olive oil (extra-virgin) 2 drops lavender essential oil 2 drops tea tree oil Directions:
• In a small glass bowl, mix the coffee grounds, cornmeal and olive oil.
• Next add the cream and flour to make a thin paste. Add the essential oils and blend well.
• Gently scrub on your feet, making sure to focus on dry or rough areas. Rinse off completely, pat feet dry then apply your favorite moisturizer.
If you have sore, tired feet regularly, please do try Homemade Foot Soaks–they really do help and it feels divine! http://tipnut.com/homemade-foot-therapy-scrub/
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Body salt scrub
Ingredients
2 cups sea salt (preferably finely ground, but regular granular will do)
¾ cup extra-virgin olive base oil or base oil of choice
40-60 drops peppermint, spearmint, grapefruit, geranium, or rosemary (chemotype verbenon) essential oil
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sea salt and the base oil. Using a whisk, stir to blend. Add the essential oil drop by drop, blending after each addition.
Spoon into a storage container with a tight-fitting lid.
No refrigeration is required, but for maximum freshness and fragrance, please use within 6 months.
HELPFUL HINTS:  Massage approximately ¼ to ½ cup of scrub onto premoistened skin using circular motions. Rinse.
Use: 1-2 times per week
Follow with moisturizer if necessary
Prep time: Approximately 10 minutes
Blending tools: Medium-sized bowl and whisk
Store in wide-mouthed plastic or glass jar
Yield: Approximately 2 cups
http://keepitcheap.blogspot.com/2007/11/body-salt-scrub.html
Salt Glow
This is a favorite spa treatment.
Before bathing, wet your skin and stand in the tub. With sea salt in your hands, give yourself a total body massage. Focus on working the salt into rough spots such as knees and elbows and avoid sensitive or irritated areas. Salt glows can be evoked with:
2 parts salt
1 part vegetable oil
http://recipegoldmine.com/beautybath/salt-glow.html
Oatmeal-Honey Scrubbing Cream
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground almonds
Combine all ingredients in a glass or enamel bowl.
To use, wet a clean washcloth with very warm water and lay it on your face for a minute OR first steam your face with an herbal vinegar. Apply the oatmeal mixture to your face, being careful to avoid the sensitive area around your eyes. Let mixture dry on your skin completely.
If your skin is young and firm, you can gently rub the dried mixture off with a clean terry washcloth or towel. Lean over the sink and rub your face in brisk, but gentle, circles with the cloth. Rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply a fresh facial cream.
http://recipegoldmine.com/beautyskinN/oatmeal-honey-scrubbing-cream.html