Fresh-Picked Beauty

I was inspired to create this beauty recipe from a similar product I received as a gift which has most of the same ingredients.  I added in Kelp powder, Spirulina powder, and Grapefruit Peel powder (which is said to promote the synthesis of new collagen and improve skin tone!).  I chose to use Epsom salt as it is principally used in bath soaks to sooth, relax and relieve sore muscles.  You can also use Sea Salt if you like.  Simply add a few scoops to warm running bath water and soak your way to happiness.  **Be very careful using this product as it contains oil, and we all know that oil is very slippery.  Don't be shocked if you find a pretty green "ring" around your tub after you finish your bath, just simply rinse it off.

210 grams Epsom Salt

6 grams Powdered Grapefruit Peel

3 grams Spirulina Powder

40 grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Essential Oil Blend

9 grams Kelp Powder Seaside Bath Salt Soak 210 grams Epsom Salt 9 grams Kelp Powder 6 grams Powdered Grapefruit Peel 3 grams Spirulina Powder 40 grams Olive Oil 60 drops Rosemary Essential Oil 30 drops Juniper Essential Oil 20 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Transfer to a glass container and use within 60 days.   Be very careful while using in the bath or shower as it may cause the surface to become very slippery.  Avoid if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.   Pretty green mixture!!! I buy my powdered ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs.  Not only are they reasonably priced, they are sourced from safe and reputable places.  Visit Mountain Rose Herbs today!! Click HERE!! This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, . Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.  I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details. . Avoid use  unless discussed with your physician especially if you are pregnant, nursing or suffer from any type of health issue.

You will hear me talk a lot about how much I like buying my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs. I would like to share with you a few reasons that I adore Mountain Rose Herbs so much.

OTCO: Mountain Rose Herbs is a certified organic processor through Oregon Tilth Certified Organic which is fully accredited with the USDA National Organic Program.

Fair For Life: Mountain Rose Herbs is Social and Fair Trade Certified by IMO. This certification covers an extensive assortment of products they offer and includes complete fair trade coverage for their entire company.

Earth Kosher: The entire line of herbs and spices offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are Kosher certified through Earth Kosher.

Mountain Rose Herbs Cultivation Methods: 

Organic: Grown, harvested, and processed without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, herbicides, GMO's, synthetic chemicals, growth agents, and free from irradiation and chemical sterilization.  All organic products must be certified through a USDA accredited certification agency.

Wildharvested: Items gathered from their natural environment by experienced collectors.  All wildharvested items collected for Mountain Rose Herbs are sustainably gathered per initial agreements with the collectors.

Cultivated Without Chemicals: Same practices as organic, but without the certification.  The growers have not been certified through a third party certification agency, but they do not use any harmful, conventional growing methods.  All materials offered by Mountain Rose Herbs as "Cultivated Without Chemicals" have been tested in their laboratory for residues and are guaranteed free from such agents.

I am a student Herbalist and the botanicals that I use in my medicinal recipes have to be of the highest quality.  I insist that the plant materials I use when making medicine be free from pesticide resides, be free of irratiation, ozone, sulfur, gas and chemical treatment.   I trust Mountain Rose Herbs to provide me with the most exceptional quality of botanicals outside my own garden.

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This toner is formulated for oily complexions and is very astringent and anti-inflammatory.  My recipe contains Witch Hazel Extract to help cleanse oil from the skin and reduce pore size.  I added in a small amount of Aloe Vera Gel as I enjoy its soothing properties.  I also chose Orange Blossom Water since it is mildly astringent and is my favorite hydrosol for oily skin.  You can find Orange Blossom Water from your local Middle Eastern grocery store.  I also chose to add in Calendula extract.  (Click HERE to learn how to make tinctures).  I like Calendula extract as it may help with collagen production.  I also added in a few drops of Lavender, Tea Tree and Palmarosa essential oils.  I use about 2 mls of toner on a cotton pad and gently apply over my freshly washed face. Avoid the eye area.

This is the base of my toner.  I like to use Mountain Rose Herbs Aloe Vera Gel and Witch Hazel Extract.

These are my homespun tinctures.  If you don't want to make your own tinctures, then you can purchase them from Mountain Rose Herbs.

I suggest Mountain Rose Herbs for essential oils.  I really enjoy their Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil.

Store your toner in a glass amber colored bottle.  You can use a dropper insert if you would like. These can be purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs.

Herbal Toner for Oily Skin
60 grams Orange Blossom Water
30 grams Witch Hazel Extract
15 grams Aloe Vera Gel
10 grams Calendula Tincture
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
4 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
3 drops Palmarosa Essential Oil

Mix all the ingredients into a glass amber colored bottle.  Apply to clean face.  Do not rinse.







This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, . Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.  I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details. . Avoid use  unless discussed with your physician especially if you are pregnant, nursing or suffer from any type of health issue.

The following information is from Mountain Rose Herbs

Jojoba oil comes from the beans of the shrub like plant, simmondsia chinensis. Mountain Rose Herbs offers  the highest grade certified organic, cold pressed oil (actually a liquid plant wax). It is bright and golden in color and is regarded as the most favored in the carrier oil family because of its advanced molecular stability. Also makes a great scalp cleanser for the hair, and is equally wonderful for the skin because it has absorption properties that are similar to our skin's own sebum.

Jojoba oil may become cloudy and solidify as the temperature drops. This is a normal process that occurs from the hardening of the fats and waxes, and it will become stable at or around room temperature. Because Jojoba is not an oil but rather a wax, its shelf life and stability is considerably higher then most oils and rancidity is very rarely a concern. Deep gold in color and with a mild odor. For cosmetic use only.




Head over to Mountain Rose Herbs if you would like to order Jojoba Oil or any other high-quality carrier oil for your beauty recipes. 

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, . Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.  I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details.. Avoid use  unless discussed with your physician. This information is for educational purposes only.  This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Green Blessings!!!

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, . Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.  I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure page for details.. Avoid use  unless discussed with your physician. This information is for educational purposes only.  This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Green Blessings!!!

Overnight Rejuvenating Cocoa & Shea Butter Hand Treatment
makes about 4 ounces

10 grams sweet almond oil
8 grams vegetable glycerin
5 grams Jojoba oil
20 grams cocoa butter
14 grams  Shea butter
5 grams E-Wax NF
2 grams Stearic acid
2 grams beeswax
2 grams lecithin
30 grams Aloe Vera juice
15 grams Rose hydrosol
1 gram Vitamin E
1.25 grams grapefruit seed extract

Bring a 3-inch water bath to a simmer over medium-low heat in a large pot.  Add the sweet almond oil, vegetable glycerin, Jojoba oil, cocoa butter, Shea butter, E-Wax NF, Stearic acid, beeswax, and  lecithin into a large glass Pyrex measuring cup and place in the water bath.  In another glass measuring cup add in the Aloe Vera and hydrosol then place it in the water bath.  Once the oil/wax phase has completely melted and both the water phase and oil/wax phase are within 5 degrees of each other, remove from the heat.

Start mixing the oil/wax phase with a hand held mixer on low. Slowly stream in the water phase while blending.  Continue blending on low speed until mixture begins to thicken.  After it has cooled to 100 degrees, add in the Vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract.  Continue to mix for about 1 minute.  Transfer to a sterile container and use within 60 days.  **The mixture may seem rather thin until it has cooled completely and will then be much thicker.