Herbal Skin Care Recipes

Herbal Skin Care Information, Recipes, and Ingredients

It may suprise you to know that not all skin care products are safe. Many contain cancer-causing chemicals and endocrine disruptors. You can make your own herbal skin care products at home using natural, wholesome ingredients such as herbs, herbal oils, beeswax, olive oil and cocoa butter. There are lots of herbal skin care recipes here to choose from.

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Herbal Skin Care

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• Herbal Oils and Salves for Skin Care: Making Your Own Herb Oil at Home
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• How to Make Herb Infused Olive Oil
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• How to Make Herbal Oils and Ointments
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• How to Make Natural Herbal Body or Dusting Powder
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How to Make Homemade Body Powder

Most commercial powders contain talc. Recent studies have shown that accidental or repeated inhalation of talc contributes to lung problems and may cause cancer. Talc should used with caution around infants and small children. You can make your own homemade body powders using ingredients that are safe and just as effective. It is also more economical and you can make the body powder with essential oils to create a personalized fragrance.

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need:

• Jar that will hold 2 cups
• 1 Cup of Rice Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
• 15 drops of essential oil

1. Step 1
   Place the cornstarch and rice flour in a resealable jar. A mason jar, or a reused glass jar with a lid, works well.
   
2. Step 2
   Add 15 drops of your favorite essential oil. Invigorating scents work well in body powder. Some invigorating essential oils to consider are mint, rosemary, or lavender. Rosewood also has a very enjoyable fragrance that is commonly used in making perfume. If you would like your powder to have a masculine scent consider patchouli oil.
   
3. Step 3
   Place the lid on the jar and shake well to mix the ingredients. You can punch holes in the lid of the jar to create a shaker of body powder, or you can simply unscrew the lid and use a puff to apply the powder.
   
4. Step 4
   You can decorate the jar with ribbons, or add dried flowers, for a homemade touch for gift giving. Homemade body powder makes a wonderful, inexpensive gift.
   

Tips & Warnings

• These make wonderful gifts during the holiday season.

How to Make an Apricot Mask

Apricots are known for their hydrating and revitalizing properties, making them an excellent addition to your natural skin care routine. The beta carotene in the apricots is great for you skin as well.

 

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1/2 Cup of Dried Apricots
• 1/2 Cup of Warm Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Honey

Step1

Puree apricots, milk and honey.

 

Step2

 Apply to the face with your fingers.

 

Step3

Wait 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Tips & Warnings

• This will give your face a healthy glow.
• The mask is completely edible and doesn't taste too bad.

Natural Oatmeal Soap

Making your own soap is not only a fun hobby but can be essential for people who have sensitive skin or for people looking for natural alternatives to chemical based products. Oatmeal soap is a great natural exfoliating facial scrub.

Things You’ll Need:

• 3-4 ounces glycerin melt and pour soap base
• 1 1/2 tsp oatmeal
• soap mold
• wooden or metal spoon
• serrated knife
• microwave-safe 2 cup measuring cup
• spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
• microwave oven

Instructions

 

Step 1:
Assembly all your tools and ingredients next to the microwave oven.

Step 2:
Chop the glycerin soap base into cubes.

Step 3:
Place half of the oatmeal into the bottom of the mold.

Step 4:
Put soap cubes into the measuring cup and heat in the microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir. Continue to heat and stir the soap base at 10 second intervals until cubes are completely melted.

Step 5:
Pour melted soap from the measuring cup into the mold, filling it 1/2 way. If the soap begins to harden before you are finished, simply reheat and stir.

Step 6:
Add the remaining oatmeal to the measuring cup and stir.

Step 7:
Allow the soap to set for a minute or so until the bubbles rise to the top. Squirt with rubbing alcohol. This keeps bubbles from forming in the soap so you have a nice clear bar.

Step 8:
Allow the soap to cool for about a half hour or until the soap bar has hardened.

Step 9:
Turn mold over and pop soap bar out by pressing down on the mold with your thumbs. If the soap bar is stubborn, place mold in the freezer for ten minutes and try again.

Tips & Warnings

• Try olive oil glycerin soap base for a moisturizing facial soap.
• Cornmeal can be substituted for oatmeal.
• Try adding a drop of soap fragrance or soap coloring.
• The melted soap is very hot! Don't use plastic utensils and keep small children out of the way.

How to Make Liquid Castile Soap at Home

Castile soap is commonly found in health food stores due to it's mild and natural ingredients. If you want a greener alternative to commercial soap, or have concerns about the chemicals in most soaps, Castile soap is the solution. Castile soap gets it's name from the Castile region of Spain which is known for it's production of olive oil. Castile soap is made mostly of olive oil, making it gentle and hydrating to your skin.

 

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups olive oil
• 1/2 cup lye granules
• 12 cups water
• candy thermometer

1. Heat the olive oil to 80 degrees. You will allow it to cool to 75 degrees before adding the lye.
   
2. As the olive oil is cooling dissolve the lye into the 12 cups of water. Use a wooden spoon to stir the lye as it dissolves. Use extreme caution when mixing and pouring lye! Work in a well ventilated area, wear eye protection and keep some vinegar handy in case you get some lye on your skin. The vinegar will neutralize the lye.
   
3. After you have the lye dissolved in the water and the olive oil has cooled to 75 degrees, slowly add the lye to the olive oil. Stir well and continue stirring for 15 minutes as the liquid Castile soap cools.
   

Tips & Warnings

• Liquid castile soap is excellent for dry skin.
• After the soap has cooled, you can add essential oils for natural fragrance if desired.

How to Make Natural Liquid Soap for Dry Skin

Lotions are a temporary solution for dry skin and do not provide lasting relief. In ancient times, olive oil was used to clean the skin. Olive oil has an amazing ability to hydrate the skin as well. Try this natural liquid soap on your hands, elbows, heels, or anywhere that dry skin is a problem.

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Tablespoon Liquid Castile Soap
• ¼ Cup of Honey
• ¼ Cup of Water
• ¼ Cup of Olive Oil

Instructions 

1.  Step 1
   Mix the castile soap, honey, water, and olive oil.
   
2. Step 2
   Put the mixture in a liquid soap dispenser or a squeeze bottle.
   
3. Step 3
   Use the soap to cleanse the area where dry skin is a problem.
   
   
   • You may use this cleanser as often as you like.
   • It is wonderful for dry hands in the colder months.