Organic Oil: How to make creams, ointments, and remedies

Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash Solution to Dissolve Bacteria, Wax, Pesticides, and Clean away Dirty Residues

2013-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Washing fruits and vegetables with water is not enough. If you look at an apple, look very, very closely. Use your fingernail, and then scratch the surface. On the apple, you can see the waxy, white protection. It’s edible, but not safe. That wax, chalky buildup is called pesticide or some kind of preservative. Same goes with salad. Most of these salads are sprayed with pesticides.

So how do we properly clean our fruits and vegetables that have wax, pesticides, bacteria, and unwanted residues? The answer is the natural way of course, homemade vegetable and fruit wash solution.

Ingredients:

1 bowl/basin/sink of water
¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoon of salt
10 drops of lemon juice.

Step by Step:

Fill large basin\bowl\sink with water.
Add apple cider vinegar, salt, and lemon juice.
Swirl all the ingredients with your hand.
Place all the fruits and vegetable in the mixed solution of apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and lemon juice.
Let the fruits and vegetables soak for 30 minutes.
Rinse under cold water, and let it dry.

Why this works?

The apple cider vinegar dissolves the wax build up the fruits and vegetables. Also the vinegar loosens up the dirt, and also kills most bacteria with the lemon juice. As for the salt, it preserves the fruits and vegetables.

Most of the time, strawberry will last for 1 or 2 days. With the homemade vegetable and fruit wash solution, the strawberries should last for 5 to 7 days.

Enjoy your new organic wash solution, and keep on creating a better environment for everybody.

Thanks for reading.

Clean Armpit with Homemade Wax

2013-05-16T15:55:00.002-07:00

Why would anybody by wax? It's so easy to make it at home. Only two items that are needed: honey and sugar. Honey and sugar makes everything nice and smooth, which will be the topic of your armpit. So let's get to it, and start making wax.

What you need to make wax...

1/4 cup water
1 cup water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon or lime juice
1 saucepan
1 jar
1 baby powder bottle
1 long fabric or ripped t shirt
1 wooden tongue depressor or ice cream stick

Step by Step on Making the Wax...

Pour water in the saucepan.
Turn the heat to medium hot.
When the water is boiling, pour the sugar in the saucepan.
Let the sugar boil.
Once you see the sugar starts to caramelize, begin to stir.
Then pour in the honey and lemon juice.
Continue stirring. You will see the mixture of foamy mixture of wax.
The wax mixture should be consistent, smooth, and thick.
Turn off the heat.
Let the wax cool as you stir.
Once the wax is room temperature, pour the homemade was in a jar.

Using the Wax

Reheat the wax until it is liquid smooth.
Tear a strip of fabric. It could be a t shirt.
Under your armpit, dry the area with baby powder. This will remove any moisture.
With a wooden tongue depressor or ice cream stick, scoop and apply the wax under the hairy armpit.
Grab a piece of fabric or t shirt, and smooth it onto the wax.
Let the wax cool.
Once cooled, rip the strip of fabric with a passion.
Wola! hairless armpit!

Enjoy your wonderful wax. You can also apply it to your legs, arms, and upper lip.

If you are looking for a serious way to get rid of underarm dark spots and make it look flawless and naturally matching your skin, look at the youtube video below. Thanks.

Scratchy Throats Needs Natural Soothers Called Licorice

2013-02-19T07:22:00.000-08:00

Dry air and allergies can cause scratchy throats. To relieve the scratchiness, there is a natural solution. It's licorice mixed with water. What does licorice do? It has this spicy, steamy, and woody aroma that has this herbal effect to relieve spasmodic cough.

Licorice is used frequently in traditional Chinese medicine with other herbal ingredients. The purpose of the licorice root is to soothe and relive mouth ulcer and peptic ulcers.

Warning: Do not consume too much licorice. It is very toxic to the liver.

Ingredients:

6 ounces of water
1 spoonful of powdered organic licorice

Directions:

Mix the water and organic powdered licorice together.
Then gargle the solution in your mouth for about 20 seconds.
Then spit it out.
Let the licorice flavor sit in your mouth.

Do this after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You should be feeling good within 3 days. If not, please consult your doctor.

Rose Water Fragrance for All Purpose Use in the Household

2012-12-17T15:56:00.005-08:00

Rose petals are plentiful. They are everywhere. Well the main season is summer where it's well bloomed with a wonderful scent.

What to do with all the roses, and make use of it?

I have one word for you, Rose Water. Make rose water, and you can apply to all sorts of things around the house. For instance, add it to your dessert recipe, spray it in the stinky bathroom, use it as a freshener, splash on your neck as a fragrance, add it to your bathing regimen, and so on. The applications are endless.

How to make rose water fragrance?

First you need the following:

1 Cup of Rose petals that have not been sprayed with pesticides.
1/2 gallon of mineral water.
1 large metal pot.

Then follow these steps:

Pour half gallon mineral water into the metal pot.
Boil the water.
Then add 1 cup of rose petals.
Let it boil for 10 minutes.
Then turn off the heat.
Let the pot of rose petal cool.
Store it in a clear jar or spray bottle.

Now you can use the rose water fragrance anywhere. Spray it on your clothes, bathroom, carpet, pet, envelope, bathtub, skin, etc.

Enjoy and be creative. Thanks for reading.

Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter - Which is better for your skin?

2012-11-21T14:58:00.002-08:00

Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter are the best moisturizers, but which is better? Both are extracted from different sources. Shea butter is from a karite tree, located in West and Central Africa. Cocoa butter is from a cocoa bean, located in Indonesia, Nigeria, and Brazil. Different sources, different moisturizing properties, different healing potentials, and the better butter is Shea Butter.

Here are the reasons why Shea Butter is better than Cocoa Butter.

Eventhough Cocoa Butter smells better, like chocolate, it's not ideal for somebody to smell like dessert throughout the whole day. Shea Butter has no scent, so this won me over. Smell point goes to chocolate lover, but I prefer odorless.

Shea butter contains vitamin E and A, and protects you from UV radiation. It is nothing compared to sunscreen. Shea butter will provide little overall protection.

If you are acne prone, the Cocoa butter is definitely not the choice. Cocoa butter has a tendency to clog pores. If you have acne scars, eczema, laugh lines, some wrinkles, Shea Butter is your best bet.

Shea Butter is affordable. Look for unrefined, pure, organic Shea butter. It will have the most nutrients. Then you can have fun with it, and make your own lotion with different oils such a jojoba oil. That will be my next blog.

Thanks for reading. Have a happy Holiday!

USDA Organic Certified Products for Hair Skin Body Lips Gentle Enough for Babies

2012-10-17T16:43:00.001-07:00

When buying beauty products such as body lotion, shampoos, sunscreen, face wash, soap, conditioner, etc., make sure you see the USDA Organic sticker. The USDA Organic sticker indicates the product has been through a process that conserves biodiversity and promote ecological balance. The product has no chemicals, toxins, genetic mutations, or any kind of genetic engineering that alters our ecosystem or body.

Let's treat our hair and skin with organic products that are safe, chemical free, toxin free, paraben free, sulfate free, hypoallergenic, gluten free, polypropylene free, synthetic fragrance free, and paraffin free. And free ourselves from harmful chemicals and toxins. Our body deserves better.

Below are links to products that are USDA Organic approved...

Facial Toner

http://www.brittaniesthyme.com/shop/product/facial-freedom-gentle-toner/

Bug Spray

https://www.brittaniesthyme.com/shop/product/organic-bug-spray-aluminum-bottle/

Family skin and hair care -- Organic products, covering body lotions, shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, anti-aging treatments, etc.

http://www.alteyaorganics.com/index.html

http://www.badgerbalm.com/

http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/SFNT.htm

http://www.intelligentnutrients.com/

http://www.mercolahealthyskin.com/products.aspx

http://www.mionegroup.com/home.jsf

http://www.saintfrancisorganics.com/

http://www.terressentials.com/

http://www.natures-gate.com/

http://www.organoderm.com/

http://www.juicebeauty.com/

http://www.lafes.com/

http://www.bentleyorganic.com/products/Default.htm

Young Adults -- Organic products, covering acne treatments, hair treatments, skin treatments, and other beauty treatments.

http://www.organic-essence.com/

http://www.origins.com/products/search/ecat.tmpl?search=organics

http://www.eoproducts.com/

http://us.eminenceorganics.com/

http://www.buddhanose.com/

http://www.aubrey-organics.com/

http://www.aromafloria.com/default.aspx

http://www.alteyaorganics.com/
http://niko.com/index.html

For mothers and babies -- Organic products, covering lotions and other treatments that are gentle enough for a new born baby. Also, there are also products for postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and lactation support, and pregnancy products.

http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/

http://www.babybearshop.com/

http://www.imherbal.com/public/

http://www.organicblessings.com/baby_body_care.html

http://www.naturesparadiseorganics.com/HOME.html

http://www.trilliumorganics.com/default.asp

http://www.motherlove.com/

http://www.nolinnali.com/

http://www.erbaviva.com/default.asp

http://www.erbaorganics.com/

Organic Certified USDA Shea Butter Unrefined

http://www.purelyshea.com/shop_products.html

Organic tatoo treatment, preserving the color and tone of fresh ink.

http://www.rosetattoocare.com/

Organic detox and cleansing products

http://www.socalcleanse.com/

Organic Certified Lip balms

http://merryhempsters.com/

http://www.ecolips.com/

All natural Stress Management Aroma

http://amrita.net/

Custom Moisturizing Lotion Recipe for all Skin Types

2012-10-12T07:54:00.002-07:00

Lotion, in general, is mostly made from water. It is listed in every single commercial products -- Dove, Nuetrogena, Johnson & Johnson, etc. We are all paying for water with chemicals that goes into our skin.

Let's change that. For less money and 5 simple, friendly ingredients, we can make a batch that is better than petroleum based lotion, sold in Walmart, Target, and Amazon.

The three main ingredients are water, oil, and emulsifying wax. The other two are cocoa butter and vegetable glycerin.

Emulsifying wax will stabilize the other components, which gives that soft texture. It brings everything together like glue. Emulsifying wax can be found in any drug store, or you find it online.

There are many types of oils that provides different purposes. Here are some examples...

Rose Essential Oil treats aging skin, broken veins, eczema, headaches, menopause, and stress.
Lavender Essential Oil treats dry and normal skin, stress, acne, burns, and sunburn.
Sandalwood Essential Oil treats dry, chapped skin, rashes, and acne.
Lemon Essential Oil treats oily skin, varicose veins, depression, cellulite, and clogged pores.

We have covered the three main ingredients. Let's have fun and start making Home Made Lotions.

Here's what you need...

1 tablespoon of emulsifying wax.
1 cup of distilled water.
1 ounce cocoa butter.
Half ounce of vegetable glycerin.
50 drops of oil of your choice.
1 jar.
1 pot.
Blender.

Step by Step home made lotion...

In the pot, pour water half way.
In the jar, combine your cocoa butter, vegetable glycerin, and emulsifying wax together.
Place the jar in the pot.
Heat up the pot to the lowest heat.
Mix and stir gently until everything is melted together in the jar.
In a separate bowl, pour the distilled water.
Turn the blender on low
Slowly tilt the jar and pour little by little into the bowl of distilled water. Do not dump everything. Slowly -- one drip at a time, blend everything together. You should see a creamy texture. Do not over blend.
Once you got your lotion, put 50 drops of your choice of oil.
Then mix it with a spoon.
Pour the final product in a container, and let it cool.

Have fun, and experiment with different type of fragrances, oils, and methods. Your skin deserves the best -- no harmful chemicals, free of pesticides, and healthier lifestyle.

Organic, Natural SPF sunscreen Made from shea butter and coconut oil

2012-09-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

When you go to Asian countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, India, etc., they rarely use sunscreen. Their skin absorbs the sun's Vitamin D.

I suggest small amount of sun exposure. Maybe 10 to 15 minutes will suffice. Plus, the sun will improve our attitude and feeling about our life. It makes everything happier. Trust me. Have you ever seen Caribbean people gloomy to the point of suicide? I don't think so.

Anyhow, a little sun protection is good too. Don't get me wrong. We need to stay away from skin cancer. And having big corporation add chemicals to your sunscreen does not help either. Here are 3 main ingredients that will help protect your skin from cancer: coconut oil, Shea butter, and zinc oxide.

Coconut oil and Shea butter have natural SPF. They have a level of 4 SPF. As for Zinc oxide, it has a high level of SPF, depending how much you add to your ingredients. Zinc oxide has this white tint to it. You can find them on shelves to treat baby rashes.

You will need the following:

half cup almond oil.
quarter cup coconut oil.
quarter cup beeswax.
1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil.
1 tablespoon of Shea butter.
1 tablespoon Zinc Oxide.
glass jar
Pot (not the one you smoke =)

And here are the step by step instructions:

Fill the pot with water about 3 to 4 inches high.
Boil the water.
Place the heat to low.
Then with a clean glass jar of pickles (without the pickes of course =), place all the ingredients except for the zinc oxide.
Place the glass jar into the pot.
With a spoon, stir the ingredients.
Once they are all blended together, turn off the heat.
Then add the zinc oxide.
Continue mixing.
Let it cool.

If you don't like the smell, add some vanilla extract. If you want a stronger SPF, add more zinc oxide. If you want thicker sunscreen, add a tad bit more beeswax. You get the idea. Experiment and have fun with it.

Health note: Zinc oxide might cause some side effects such as redness or itchiness. As always, consult your doctor.

Thanks for reading my blog. I really appreciate it.

How to make Organic Safe Lipstick in 3 Easy Steps

2012-07-25T16:36:00.004-07:00

Danger -- lipsticks contain lead, which are harmful and poisonous to your health. Eventhough there are only small traces of lead in lipsticks, overtime it causes brain damage, nerve damage, learning problem, speech impairment, and hormonal imbalance.

Skip the commercial, mainstream brand. Let's make our own safe, economical, organic lipstick. It's easy to make.

It only takes 3 steps. One -- Mix the base ingredients together. Two -- Add your favorite color. Three - Incorporate some "wow" factor into your lipstick.

Items needed:

1 tablespoon of organic avocado butter
4 tablespoon of organic grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon of beeswax
1 teaspoon of beet root powder or
1 teaspoon of cranberry powder or
1 teaspoon of any Kool-Aid flavor powder drink.
10 drops of peppermint oil.
1 small cosmetic jar. Remember to wash/sterlize the jar with hot water or alcohol. Then let it dry. You do not want to contaminate your final lipstick product.

First -- Making the organic Lipstick Base

Place 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil into a small saucepan.
Then Add another 1 tablespoon avocado butter.
Then add another 1 tablespoon beeswax.
Heat the pan at low temperature.
Whisk until all 3 ingredients are well blended together.
Keep on whisking.

Second -- Tint the lipstick Base with your choice of color or flavor.

To add red color , slowly add 1 teaspoon of beet root powder.
You can also use cranberry powder. If you want to get all crazy and creative, try Kool-Aid drink powder. There are all sorts of flavor: grape purple color, pink lemonaide color, green apple color, punch color, and so on.
Once you add your choice of color or flavor, keep on whisking till all clumps have been dissolved.
For more intense color, keep on adding a tad bit more powder.

Third -- Add excitement and tingle to your lipstick.

Turn off the heat.
Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Then add 10 drops of peppermint oil.
Continue whisking.
Pour into a glass cosmetic jar.
Let the liquid cool for several hours or leave it over night until the liquid is hard.

Enjoy your organic lipstick. Have fun and be creative with the colors and flavors.

Organic Oil Pepper Spray - Protecting Your Garden From Pest and Animals

2012-07-18T15:50:00.003-07:00

Ingredients to make Pepper Spray can be found in your kitchen: garlic, onion, water, lemon, olive oil, and hot pepper. It's easy and fast to make.

Benefits: Your organic Pepper Spray does not kill animals or bugs. It's safe, and no chemicals.

The only danger is accidently spraying the pepper in your eyes, which can be funny for others.

Anyhow, here are the igredients:

One garlic bulb.
One small onion
Two teaspoon of powdered cayenne pepper
1 quart of water
1 teaspoon of lime juice
2 teaspoon of olive oil

Here are the steps:

Mince the garlic and onion.
Put everything together in a bowl -- Garlic, onion, water, lime juice, olive oil, and hot cayenne pepper.
Let is sit for about 20 minutes.
Pour the rest in a spray bottle.
Now shake the bottle.

How to use it:
I would go to my garden, and spray around my plants, near the stem, underneath the leaf, and around the top. Be careful of the wind. A little mist can really sting your eyes.

For storage, I would keep the organic pepper spray in the refrigerator.

Enjoy! And I hope your plants grow big, strong, and healthy.

Natural Home Made Cleaning Solution with Fruit Peels: lemon, orange, apple, pineapple, mango, pear, peach, or apricot. Enzyme Concentration.

2012-06-08T13:25:00.007-07:00

Say NO to Chlorine, Chlorox, Windex, Tide, and all the toxic chemicals.

We can clean with the natural fruits in our house. How you might say? It's easy. It takes 3 steps: mix, wait, and clean.

The process involves fruit peels, brown sugar, and water. Mixing these elements via fermentation produces the natural replacement for windex, tide, and chlorox.

Here are some application/uses for our natural, non-toxic enzyme/cleaning solution:

clean kitchen floor
wash dishes
do laundry
clean fruits and vegetables
facial cleanser
car wash

Let's get started, and make our Enzyme Concentrated/Cleaning Solution. You will need the following:

Glass/Plastic Bottle.
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cup of clean fruit peels (anything such as: apple, orange, pineapple, lemon, etc.
4 cups of water
balloon

Procedure for Enzyme Concentrated/Fruit Cleaning Power:

With a funnel, pour the brown sugar into the clean bottle.
Then add your fruit peels.
Then add water.
Cap the bottle with a balloon.
With all the ingredients in one bottle, you have to wait for 3 months.

Why wait for 3 months?

The fermentation is produced by the yeast. A tiny amount of yeast is living on the citrus peel, which feeds off of the brown sugar. Since there are so little amount of yeast, fermentation takes 3 months. To speed up the process, you can add one teaspoon of yeast.

Warning:

During fermentation, you will notice that your bottle will start to expand. Let some air out.

Once you have your miracle homemade enzyme (after the 3 months period), remember to dilute the concentrated enzyme with some water, depending how strong you want the solution to be.

For example, mopping the floor, you will may want less or more water.

For cleansing your face, dilute the concentrated enzyme with lots of water. You do not want your face to burn.

Experiment with the ration between water and concentrated enzyme.

Enjoy the wonderful scent of the FRUIT POWER!

The secret home made conditioner with organic Egg whites

2012-05-15T21:45:00.002-07:00

When my cat eat eggs, her hair is so soft and shiny. When I eat eggs, I just get full.

Eggs are filled with protein that help soften your hair, prevent breakage, and give that healthy glow. Plus, it's easy access. You can get it anywhere. For environmental purposes, I would recommend buying organic eggs. It has no byproducts, no GMO, and no antibiotics. Our hair is important, and we want the best protein.

All the protein lies in egg whites. It provides a barrier, holds in the natural moisture, and gives strength to each strand of hair.

What we need to make the best home made conditioner?

1 egg
1 spoonful of olive oil
1 bowl
Electric Mixer
And of course your hair.
1/2 cup of water

Step by step instructions...

Crack your egg in half.
Separate your egg whites from the yolk in a bowl.
Save the egg yolk for breakfast.
For the serious part, beat the egg white until it's fluffy and soft.
Then add one spoonful of organic olive oil.
Continue beating the egg white and organic olive oil together for a minute.
Add half cup of water, and continue beating for another minute.
Now pour the homemade conditioner onto your hair.
Massage the conditioner into your hair and scalp very well.
Let the conditioner stay in your hair for 20 minutes.
Wash it off with warm water.

Your hair should feel soft and shiny. The new you is ready to showoff to the world. Enjoy and make this a weekly habit. To strong, healthy, vibrant, looking hair.

Girls With Stomach Cramps And Painful Menstrual Cramps

2012-03-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

Stomach Cramps (Menstrual Cramps) are painful. It's like being stabbed in the stomach, and the dagger is twisted for hours.

Here are some useful tips to reduce cramps:

If you're using hormone such as birth control, Stop. Birth control helps temporarily, but the medication will imbalance the hormones.
Stop using tampons. Tampons cause inflammation and irritable redness.
Do not mask the pain with medicine and pills. Instead find the specific problem.
Do not eat COLD deserts, fruits, or drinks before your period.
Eat plenty of proteins such as eggs, chicken, and goat (no rare, undercooked meat).
Drink plenty of Ginger tea.
Put heating pad on the pain.

Organic Tiger Balm is Good for Bruises, Headaches, Congestion, and Sinusitis

2012-02-25T13:34:00.001-08:00

Tiger Balm is very popular in eastern medicine. The hot and cold therapy from natural oils provide a quick relief from ailments.

Applying on sore muscles gets the blood flowing, and loosens the knots and tightness.

Ingredients

8 drops essential oil of peppermint
8 drops essential oil of eucalyptus
3 drops essential oil of clove
50 ml coconut oil
10 g beeswax

Step by step process of Making Homemade Tiger Balm

On low heat, mix the coconut oil and beeswax in a pot.
With a wooden spoon, stir the coconut oil and beeswax together.
Remove the pot from the heat, and pour it in a glass container.
Add the other essential oils
Mix it all together.
Let it cool.

For stronger and potent strength, add more drops of peppermint and eucalyptus.

Apply to chest, throat, forehead, stomach, etc. When I have tummy pain, I use tiger balm.

Caution: Tiger Balm is hot and potent, so watch out for the eye area. You may go blind for a couple of minutes. Nothing to be alarmed about it.

How to make Cherry Blossom, Apple, Woodsy Unisex Perfume and Cologne called Fruit Forest

2012-02-21T21:11:00.002-08:00

Perfume and Cologne Basic Components

Perfume and colognes consist 3 levels of scent. The 3 levels of scent are called "notes."

We have the "top note," which is the first layer. The "top note" gives the first impression, catching out attention. When you walk by somebody, and say, "Oh. Something smells good." That is the top note. The "wow" factor will fade quickly, allowing the 2nd layer, "middle note", to take over.

The "middle note" has a scent that last very long. It is the heart and sole of the perfume/cologne. The "middle note" usually has the flowery scent such as: jasmine oil, rose germanium oil, ylang-ylang oil, chrysthem oil, etc. These scent lingers in the air that establishes who you are, "oh, I'm elegant as the smell of carnations and cherry blossom."

Finally, we have the "base note." The "base note" is the foundation that holds together the fragrance. It enriches the scent, adding color and fullness. The common oils for "base notes" are sandalwood oil, vetiver oil, jojobo oil, patchouli oil, which tends to be dark, heavy and sweet.

Now, on to making a unisex fragrance. It is called per-logne, half perfume and half cologne, suited for both guys and girls. In my new concoction, I will call this Fruit Forest.

FruitForest

FruitForest is round, fully citrusy scent with a distinct woodsy base.

Ingredients:

4 tsp. 100-proof vodka
1/2 tsp distilled water
10 drops apple oil
8 drops grapefruit oil
5 drops cherry blossom oil
1 drops benzoin oil
2 drops cedarwood oil
3 drops cypress oil
8 drops jojoba oil

Steps:

Mix these oils together in a glass bottle, making sure no contact with your skin. Direct contact with the skin may reduce the longevity of the natural, fresh scent in the bottle.
Let the oils sit together for 2 weeks.

Tips:

When applying the fragrance to your skin, make sure it's dry and clean.

Spraying fragrance on sweat does not go well together.

Enjoy and experiment with these ingredients below...

Vodka: High quality 80- or 100-proof vodka is odorless, making a good choice for enhancing the fragrance of other oils.

Top notes usually consist of lemon oil, rosemary oil, bergamot oil, mint oil, orange oil, etc. The first layer is usually a fresh, citrus smell.

For a little warmth and woodsy addition, include lemongrass, cypress, neroli and verbena oils.

For longevity and harmony, Benzoin and cedarwood oils give the perfume a lasting fullness.

For a longer shelf life, use Jojoba oil. The liquid plant, produced from cold-pressed jojoba seeds, makes an excellent base note. Plus, it is easily absorbed by the skin.

For a flowery touch, here are some ideas: Jasmine oil provides richness; Geranium oil creates harmony; Ylang-ylang oil has a very seductive aura; Patchouli oil releases warthm and energy.

The list goes on...

Look online, and you will discover different flowers and oils. Have an adventure, and enjoy experimenting. Who knows? You might name a fragrance after yourself.

Organic Body Lotion Made with Coconut Oil and Lavender

2012-01-18T19:52:00.000-08:00

When looking for natural, organice recipe to moisturize your skin, look into simple ingredients such as coconut oil and lavender. Mix the two togther, and you get a pleasant scent that will keep in moisture.

When applied topically, coconut oil has anti-aging properties with regenerative effects. Coconut oil has been used for over thousands of years by Polynesians. Their diet contain mostly coconut juice, coconut meat, coconut oils, and other coconut varieties.

Check their photos online, and you can tell by their skin. It's flawless compared to us American, who uses over the counter "magical potions" to look our best.

Corporations put too much chemicals, which is absorbed into our skin and through our bloodstream. If you can't pronounce the ingredients on the back of any product, most likely it's poison. Take a look at your lotion, and google the ingredients. You will be surprised how many causing cancer appear in your beauty supplies.

Since you know the truth, let's start making our organic lotion:

What is needed?

1/2 cup of coconut oil ( I would buy it at Trader's Joe. Make sure it's USDA Organic certified.)
2 drops of lavender

Step by step instructions:
If you are using coconut oil from Trader's Joe, the coconut oil is pretty solid.

Find a glass bowl.
Put the coconut oil inside the bowl, and microwave it for 5 seconds.
Two drops of lavender into the bowl, and mix together.
Let it cool.

Rub the solid piece onto your hands, elbows, knees, neck, hair, or anywhere on your body. You should feel the oil absorb into your skin. Have fun experimenting.

Get Smooth Soft Skin with Organic Pumpkin Face Mask

2011-10-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin. It's everywhere. On every street corner. Just pick one up. Free! And it comes with candy! Just kidding.

It's better to buy than steal.

Pumpkin is filled with vitamin A and antioxidants. Vitamin A has been known to reduce wrinkles; thus, retinol is so popular in anti-wrinkle products such as lotion and facial sunscreen (also known as "the fountain of youth").

Applying the pumpkin to the face is simple. We're going to make pumpkin puree.

What is needed?

Pumpkin.
Pot.
Water.
Dry clean towel.

Step by step:

Pick an orange, ripe pumpkin.
Cut the pumpkin in half.
Scrape the seed and pulp out.
Chop the pumpkin into little pieces (2 cups).
In the pot, put 1 cup water.
Put heat on high.
Let it boil.
Once boiled, place the 2 cups of chopped pumpkin into the pot.
Put the heat on low.
Keep an eye on it.
About 15 to 30 minutes, turn off the heat.
With a fork, smash the pumpkin into puree.
Let it cool.
Wash your face.
Once cool, apply the pumpkin puree onto your face for 10 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water.

Your face should feel soft and supple. Do it every Halloween for radiant, vibrant glowing skin, making Halloween "un-scary."

Get Rid of Blackhead and Whitehead with an Extractor

2011-08-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

To prevent blackheads and whiteheads, stop using skin treatments that clog pores, and stay away from harsh chemicals that scrubs into the skin. Any type of irritation to the face will cause a natural reaction. For example, an expensive chemical mask, which will take away moisture from the face, can cause more breakout, releasing more oil from the glands.

So let's get to it and follow these steps to better, clearer skin.

Items needed:

Small Towel
Gentle Cleanser
Toner
Moisturizer
Magnify Mirror
Pimple Extractor (the one with the double loop)

Step by step Instructions:

Take a warm shower to loosen up the pores.
While in the shower, soak the towel in warm water.
Place a towel on the face for a minute.
With a pimple extractor, gentle press on the nose (do not use too much force).
Wash the pimple extractor with hot water or alcohol.
Repeat step 3 through 5 for every press.
After satisfied with the result, cleanse the face.
Dry.
Apply toner.
Apply moisturizer.

The first layer of your skin might peel the next day. Do not worry. Our cells will reproduce new skin. Remember do not press too hard. To make the extraction easier, use heat from the shower and the damp, warm towel. Hope this help, and good luck.

Home Remedy for Thicker Hair

2010-07-14T14:09:00.000-07:00

Achieving abundant hair is hard to come by, especially at age of 40 and beyond. Over the counter medicine may cause side effects, but home remedy treatments are safe.

Main ingredients for thicker hair:

Castor oil.
Jojoba oil.

When Castor oil is at its purest, there is no odor or taste. Castor oil has been known to treat skin disorder, sunburns, and also treats acne. Most importantly, Castor oil promotes hair growth. Castor oil contains Omega-9 fatty acids, which moisturizes the hair and scalp. And over time, the hair will become fuller and thicker.

As for Jojoba oil, it is pretty similar to Castor oil, but has some differences. For example, Jojoba oil is the closest element to human skin oil, which complements and quickly absorbs into the human tissue. The antioxidants remains in the Jojoba oil for a long time. In commercial use, Jojoba oil is in moisturizers, lip balms, hair conditioners, make up remover, etc.

Which one is better? It depends, so experiment with both.

How to treat your hair? Here are simple steps to condition the hair:

Pour a small amount into the palm.
Apply to the scalp.
Massage gentle.
Cover the hair with a shower cap.
Leave the Castor oil or Jojoba oil overnight .
In the morning, take a shower to wash it off.

Do this for about 3 to 6 weeks. Take before and after pictures to see results.

Since everybody is different, this may or may not work, but it is worth a try. Good luck. Wish everybody with thicker and fuller hair.

Homemade Cologne is Cheap and Affordable

2010-06-30T17:53:00.000-07:00

Finding the perfect cologne is very hard, especially when everybody has different taste. The scent may be too woody, too acidic, too minty, too citrus, or too whatever.

Making a cologne is very simple and easy with a bit of knowledge. First homemade cologne is mostly vodka (100% proof vodka), some essential oil, and a decent, looking spray bottle.

Education of Cologne:

Cologne has three layers - the base, the middle, and the top note.

The base is the foundation of the scent. It will establish the longest lasting smell.

The middle note will be the heart of the cologne, creating a mixture of both middle and top note.

The top note will be the first impression of the cologne. The first thing anybody will smell.

When the three notes are combine, it will formulate a wonderful, dynamic scent.

Example of base note:

vanilla oil
cinnamon oil
rose oil
cedar wood oil
clove oil
cedarwood oil
sandal wood oil
rosewood oil
ginger oil
pine oil
tonka bean oil

Example of middle note:

lavender oil
sage oil
cypress oil
nutmeg oil
chamomile oil
peppermint oil
oregano oil
mandarin oil
basil oil

Example of top note:

lime oil
lemongrass oil
juniper oil
tea tree oil
tangerine oil
eucalyptus oil

Step by step on Making Homemade cologne:

Put 10 drops of base note (your choice) into a vile.
Put another 10 drops of middle note (your choice) into the same vile.
Finally another 10 drops of top note (your choice) in the very same vile.
Now mix all three notes together, combining the essential oils.
With the vodka, put 120 drops into the vile.
Mix again.
Close the cap.
Let the final mixture sit for 24 hours in a dark place, so the alcohol will blend into the essential oils.
After the 24 hours, open the vile.
Smell the cologne.
If it is not to your liking, add a couple of more drops (your choice of oil) into the vile.
Close the vile, and let it sit for another 24 hours.
Open the vile, and smell.
If you like the final product, bottle it into a fragrance container.

To have your cologne to fully mature, the mixture should sit for 2 months. The scent changes over time.

Acne Scars Treatment Natural No chemicals

2010-05-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Acne scars can be taken care of the natural way by the following:

Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is very effective when trying to get rid of dark spots and blemishes. Lemon juice has an acidity property that clears the skin, and gets rid of dead cells. Here are the steps:

Squeeze a small amount on a cotton ball.
Apply on the scar or entire face.
Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes.
Finally rinse face with cold water.

Ice Cube
The quickest way to reduce the redness of a scar is applying ice cube for a few minutes. The acne scare will sort of fade and blend in with the skin, but do not expect instant miracles.

Green Tea
Drinking green tea has antioxidants that will help treat scars, providing healthy skin in the long run. Green tea is good internally and externally, so look for green tea at your local supermarket.

Face Mask
Weekly face mask is a great way to replenish the skin.
Here is how face mask is made at home:

Use 2 spoon sour cream.
2 spoon of yogurt.
2 spoon of oatmeal.
Squeeze half a lemon.
Mix all these ingredients together.
Apply on to face for 5 to 10 minutes.

These methods can be done once a week or every other day. Home remedies are obviously safe, environmental friendly, and cost effective. No more worries about scars and expensive treatments.

Aloe Vera Plant Extraction and Treating Skin Acne and Burns

2010-03-24T19:17:00.001-07:00

Aloe Vera Plant is growing very popular amongst people who likes natural treatment. Aloe Vera has so many benefits from treating skin burns and acne to ulcerative colitis. People are discovering the usefulness of this succulent plant called Aloe Vera.

Here are some medical benefits of Aloe Vera:

Relieves heartburn.
Alleviates irritable bowel syndrome.
Reduces redness from acne and razor burns.
Heals small wounds and cuts.
Heals first degree burns.
Reduces inflammations such as ulcer.
And possibly (but not proven) very effective for reducing breakout of genital herpes.

Where can we find some Aloe Vera plants?

Try any local plant stores. The cost is around 10 to 15 dollars. Not bad for a plant that has many medicinal uses, and that can possibly cut your doctor visits in half, saving lots of money.

How to extract the Aloe Vera Gel inside the thick leaves?

Cut the base of the Aloe Vera Plant.
Use a butter knife to cut the spiky edges.
There are two sides. One is flat, and the other is curved.
Face the flat side up.
Fillet the top, flat layer.
With a spoon, scoop out the gel.
Store the gel in a air tight container.

For acne and skin burn purposes, apply the gel onto the face or any part of the body. The gel should absorb into the skin in seconds. The Aloe Vera gel is supposed to tone the skin, and it is good for dry skin as well.

When storing the Aloe Vera gel, avoid the sunlight. It denatures the Aloe Vera Gel. Also, the longer the storage, the weaker the Aloe Vera Gel. Aloe Vera Gel loses its potency in time, so it's better to use the product within a week or 2.

Home Remedy Ear Wax Removal

2010-01-12T19:22:00.000-08:00

Ear Wax helps form a protective barrier. Protects the delicate, sensitive skin of the inner ear from harm such as: dirt, insects, and other debris.

In the inner ear, the skin grows outward like a conveyor belt, carrying the ear wax out, so there is no need for q-tips. Q-tips are bad for removing the ear wax. Most of the time, the Q-tip pushes the ear wax close to the ear drum. Shoving the ear wax down the canal causes more trouble. The ear wax will get stuck, and develop additional build up.

If there are lots of ear wax build up, use baby oil, mineral oil, or white vinegar to loosen up the ear wax. One or 2 drops is enough. Let it sit for a minute or two.

Do not flush fluid forcefully in the ear because you don't know if that ear drum has a hole in it. If there is a hole, you may cause serious infection.

So remember, ear wax is generally good. But if there is a big ear wax build up, consult with a doctor. The doctor needs to check the ear drum for serious rupture, tear, or hole.

Home Remedy for Menstrual Cramps And Menstruation

2009-12-23T09:41:00.000-08:00

What causes menstruation and menstrual cramps? What causes painful and agonizing cramps?

Here is a little, brief explanation. The uterus is an organ with thick, muscular walls. Every month the ovary releases an egg that is the size of a head of a pen. It travels through the fallopian tube. If the egg is not fertilize, the uterus produces a hormone called prostaglandin. It causes the wall of the uterus to contract and expand; therefore; experiencing debilitating cramps. This is called menstruation. Also known as a very painful cramp. In addition to this, the uterus has muscular walls that constricts oxygen flow. The lack of oxygen causes the pain.

To treat this pain, heat is the main solution. Fill up a sock or any kind of fabric with the following:

Jasmine Rice
Chrysanthemum

What to do with the sock?

Tie the end of the sock filled with Jasmine and Chrysanthemum.
Place it in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Then place the sock on the abdomen.

The heat should relax the uterus muscle, providing blood flow and oxygen to the area. Place the sock on the abdomen as much as needed.

If it continues to hurt, please see a doctor.

Home Remedies for Painful Leg Cramps Late at Night

2009-12-22T15:56:00.000-08:00

Leg cramps can suddenly pop out in the middle of the night, causing pain and agony. One way to treat it is stretching and applying tiger balm. Some, who dislike the torture of a cramp, rather prevent leg cramps by doing the following:

Prevent Leg cramps:

Drink Tonic Water.
Place a bar of soap under the sheet where the legs are located.
Mix a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and a glass of water, and start drinking it.
Drink Pickle Juice.
Or have a teaspoon of yellow mustard.

These home remedies above were passed down by friends and families. There are no scientific proof or evidence that supports any of these mythological, home treatments.

The most effective way, taught by my coach, is to drink plenty of water, keep the legs warm, and stretch often.