DIY Self Care
Over the weekend, Florie and I had a pamper session at home! Which included having an epsom salt bath, gentle foot and body scrub, DIY face masks, moisturising and detangle hairspray and braiding! Practicing self-care allows one to develop healthy habits, especially starting at young age which they will benefit from in the future. And of course it allows them to be able to become more independent and understand how to take care of themselves.
Conscious of the chemicals and fragrances in kids products today, we avoid this in our home, and anything that includes the word fragrance! That word alone can hide over 3000 chemicals that companies create. No matter the ingredient, label it "fragrance" and it's a "trade secret". Fragrances are linked to a staggering number of health risks. Across multiple research studies, chemicals used to make fragrances are classified as allergens, hormone disruptors, reproductive & developmental toxicity, asthma triggers & carcinogens. Thats a hard no from me!
Thankfully there are healthy alternatives, and hundreds and hundreds of you have already said yes to low tox living and got your starter bundle with me!
DIY Face mask
Want brighter, smoother, & glowing skin?! This face mask is perfect for that! I have been using bentonite clay for years for it’s healing properties, on dry skin, pimples, diaper rashes, dermatitis, bug bites and so much more! The benefits are endless and all naturally derived. It is derived from volcanic ash. Bentonite Clay is a soft, natural clay that is typically grey or cream in colour. The clay is rich in a variety of nutrients including Calcium, Magnesium, Silica, Sodium, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
It makes the ideal choice for all skin types and free from harsh chemicals.
1 tbsp Bentonite healing clay
(Add 3 drops frankincense essential oil for adults) Then enough water to make a paste.
Let sit for about 10-15 minutes, rinse with luke warm water. use once or twice a week!!
This mask will draw out impurities, neutralise the skin’s PH, support the reduction of skin’s ageing appearance, and leave you with a glow with consistent weekly use.
This is my favourite bentonite clay.
Body Scrub with Grapefruit
This body scrub not only smells SO good, but it leaves my skin feeling super soft, exfoliated and hydrated. (Florie used it on her feet, which she really enjoyed)
Ingredients
2 Cups melted cold pressed coconut oil. (heat in a saucepan on a low heat till melted)
1/4 cup fine pink Himalayan Salt
1/4 Epsom Salt
15 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil (you can also use lavender, frankincense) Grapefruit is a citrus oil, so avoid exposure to sunlight for 12 hours)
Method
In a bowl combine melted coconut oil, salts and essential oil together. Stir intermittently till Coconut oil solidifies (put in fridge for 10 mins to speed process if need be!) Transfer body scrub into airtight container.
DIY Glow
My favourite moisturiser! I apply plain jojoba oil for the kids face after bath time.
Jojoba oil hydrates, softens, and smoothes the skin while balancing natural oil production. It is suitable for any skin types and does not clog the pores. You can apply a small amount directly to cleansed skin or make your own bottle.
Grab an oil dropper bottle.
Add 5 drops
Lavender (moisturising the natural anti inflammatory)
Frankincense (smoothes and hydrates skin and fine lines)
Valor (helps reduce redness)
You get all those three in the classic starter bundle
(if you have blue tansy add one drop of this instead of valor!)
Already got your bundle and Young Living customer? See the graphic below for other ways to make your glow.
Important to note, please do your research to what essential oils you might be using! We use only Young Living for their purity and Seed to Seal® quality commitment.
Mermaid Hair
A staple in our house and makes a great gift for anyone with hair. Supports a healthy scalp for optimum hair growth. Lavender and Cedarwood support sleep- so spray on your hair before bed!
This also helps with dandruff, which is a fungus- thanks Lavender! Lavender also adds shine and conditions. Rosemary helps unclogs scalp pores and balances hair oils. Cedarwood supports hair strength. Witch hazel, tames frizzing hair!
Mermaid Hair-
All natural- Tames Frizz
Supplies
500ml spray bottle spray bottle
20 drops rosemary essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
20 drops cedarwood essentail oil
Instructions
Add all your essential oils to the jar
Fill your jar half way with witch hazel
Then the rest with distilled water
Spray directly on roots of your hair or on ends and brush and style as normal
**Add Tea Tree to help keep the lice away
That's it! Spray on roots and ends brush through wet or dry and style as normal.
Hair Tips
Plus here are some fun tips to try to keep your hair healthy & amazing all year round! I give these tips to clients everyday, as I'm a hair stylist!!
Get Your Haircut !! Even if its just a "baby trim" as I call it, don't skip haircuts, especially in summer when you ends need it most!
Limit Frequent Shampooing !! This is always a hot topic, every head of hair is different and some of us will definitely need more shampoo sessions than others. But try to cut back to avoid over cleansing which will cause dryness or shockingly more oil !
Go Hands Free !! The more you touch your hair, the more you mess with the cuticle and this causes frizz! Especially if you let your natural texture air dry. Use a wide tooth comb or vent brush gently if you need to touch up your hair throughout the day !
Deep Condition !! Depending on your texture and density use a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment once a week or every other week! Make sure to rinse out well!
Cool Down !! At the end of your shower, turn that water just a bit cooler and rinse your hair one last time before getting out! This helps seal your cuticle and can help with frizz and hair health!
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DIY Essential oil infused bath salts
Mix up 2 cups Epsom salts with dried organic lavender petals and 30 drops of essential oil of choice!
We love Stressaway, Valor, lavender, peace and calming, panaway for muscles all from the starter bundle..and love using essential oils outside the kit like gentle baby. sleepyize. clary sage for cycles, harmony for inner peace, gosh so many!!
I like to get organic Epsom salts, fragrance free from the salt box!
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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed medical professional, and the information provided here is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your medical routine. For all questions on essential oils. Please read here.