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DIY: Clay Facial Mask

Help cleanse and nourish your skin with this easy clay mask. It is great for all skin types and can be customised with your favourite essential oils. This recipe makes enough for 1~2 facial mask and should be applied to skin at least once a week for best results.

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons bentonite clay
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 drop Frankincense
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Melaleuca

Note: Bentonite clay can be purchased at your local health food store. Do not use a metal bowl or spoon with bentonite clay as it can make it less effective.

Directions:
Combine clay and vinegar in bowl and stir until well combined.
Tip: For a thicker mask, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of clay.
Add essential oils.
Apply to clean skin, avoiding the areas around eyes and mouth.
Let dry for 5-15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and follow with moisturiser.

My mum and I had a lot of fun making this DIY Facial, as you can see in the picture. We were well over due for a pampering day. Hope you have as much fun as we did.

Honey Oatmeal Mask

Ingredients:
2 TB ground oats see note on how to grind oats
1 TB fresh lemon juice
2 TB raw honey
4 drops of dōTERRA’s Tea Tree essential oil
4 drops of dōTERRA’s Frankincense essential oil

Directions:
Grind the oats
In a small bowl mix together ground oats, lemon juice, honey, and Tea Tree and Frankincense essential oil
Apply to face to create a mask. Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Remove the mask with cold water and a washcloth
Note: To grind oats, place desired amount of oats in a spice grinder, blender, or food processor. Pulse oats until coarse and flour-like.
This recipe makes enough for two to three treatments. Store extra in the fridge in an airtight container.

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DIY Chemical Free Baby Powder
For Two months now I have been using ~ recipe 1 ~ with my 15month old son, as well as my DIY Nappy Rash Cream. I have noticed a dramatic change as he no longer gets nappy rash. Both are so easy to make, cost effective, chemical free as they are made from natural ingredients. As I’m sure you know your baby’s skin is delicate and very sensitive to chemicals that could be irritating. This safe and effective talc-free baby powder will make your baby’s skin soft, dry, and smooth. 14894471_1799940703619206_930821897_o

~Recipe 1~

Ingredients Needed:

1 cup Arrowroot Powder

1/2 cup Bentonite Clay

5 drops Lavender essential oil

5 drops Geranium essential oil

Directions
1. Mix well and put in shaker style bottle.

Note: You can find Arrowroot powder & Bentonite Clay at most health food stores or online.

~Recipe 2 ~

Ingredients Needed:
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup Arrowroot powder
1 drop Roman Chamomile essential oil
1-2 drops Lavender essential oil
1/4 cup finely ground oats

Directions
1. Mix well and put in shaker style bottle.
2. If you don’t have finely ground oats, combine ingredients in blender and pulse until finely ground.
Tip: Use an empty spice jar with sifter lid for easy application.

How to make DIY Chemical Free Nappy Rash Cream

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