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Easy To Prepare Recipes

Here you will find easy to prepare and make, delicious homemade recipes using natural ingredients. Make them for yourself or experiment and make designer gifts for friends and relatives. Always perform a patch test on skin 12-24 hours before hand on the inside of the arm to ensure there is no adverse reactions.

AILMENTS

SNIFFLES, COUGHS & COLDS

Tea Tree oil

Eucalyptus oil

Add 2 drops of each to an oil burner filled with warm water and burn. Also add 1 drop of each to a cotton ball and place in pillow slip near face, this will ease congestion whilst sleeping. Also place 2 drops of each oil near the edge in the corner of the shower whilst having a very warm to hot shower, the steam from the shower helps evaporate the oils and give relief.

Restless Sleeping

25ml sweet almond oil

8 drops sandalwood

8 drops lavender

Gently massage a small amount onto temples, back of the neck, soles of feet and wrists to help promote a restful night's sleep...... ZZZzzzzzzz

Headaches

1 drop basil essential oil

2 drops lavender essential oil

1 drop peppermint essential oil

Burn oils in an oil burner or place oils onto a tissue then enclose in a zip lock bag, inhale as required.

SKIN CARE RECIPES

Honey & Almond Mask

1 egg white

1 dessert spoon honey

5 drops of sweet almond oil

Blend all ingredients together until you have a smooth cream. Apply and leave for 30 minutes. Remove with tepid water and cotton squares.

Rosewater Face Pack

1 teaspoon powdered milk

2 drops benzoin essential oil

Sufficient Rosewater

Mix ingredients to make a thick paste. Apply to face and neck and leave for 5 minutes. Remove with cool water.

Hand & Foot Scrub

¼ cup raw sugar

2 tablespoons sweet almond oil

2 drops lavender essential oil

2 drops orange essential oil

Mix all ingredients together and rub into either hands or feet for several minutes before removing with tepid water. You won’t believe how soft and smooth your hands & feet become, use once a week for beautiful skin.

HOUSEHOLD RECIPES

Surface disinfectant

1 part tea tree essential oil

3 Parts water

Equal amount of disper as essential oil (to help disperse the oil into the water)

Mix together the oil and disper in a spray bottle, then add the water.

Glass & Window Cleaner

Apple Cider Vinegar

Water

Mix equal parts together in a spray bottle. Great natural cleaner that won’t streak.

Note: The recipes we have suggested for medical conditions are for gentle, temporary and symptomatic relief. It is advisable that you consult a health care professional if symptoms persist, we do not recommend discarding your current medical treatment without consultation with a health care professional.