I have a modest shoe collection (other than running shoes), wardrobe and tech accessories but when it comes to random cosmetic supplies...I am a bit of a hoarder! I have always been into testing new products and feel its almost a necessity to rotate shampoos, styling products and cleansers. I remember my first time going to Ulta with my mom as a teenage girl and was overwhelmed with all the products I still hadn't sampled. Strange I know! Its not like I really believe most of them actually make my hair shinier or my skin softer but there is just something soothing about pampering yourself with products. Who needs a spa when you can retreat into your own bathroom!?!
However, within the last few years I started to worry a little bit about all of the parabens and unknown chemicals I was bathing in. Not to mention the cost and space this habit was wasting. I also had developed some skin sensitivity partly due to my frequent climate changes from Honduras to MSP to GA. I tried multiple solutions but one thing I really enjoyed was making my own facial toner sprays. So, after multiple co-op visits, online research and various blogging, I discovered a few essential oils that replaced some of my old toxic cleansers. I just thought I would share a few of my favorite spa night recipes. And be prepared...some are strange!!
Combination skin
2 oz spring/distilled water
1 tsp vodka (prevents oils from separating)
5 drops Lavender (organic always!)
4 drops Tea Tree Oil
3 drops Frankincense
Dry (water and vodka plus...)
2 oz spring water
5 drops Rose Water or Rose Otto
5 drops Lavender
Other oils for oily skin (sometimes they come blended in jojoba oil)
*I also like sandalwood for dehydrated irritated skin as well as for assistance with scars and healing.
HAIR
For my hair I like to mix egg yolk (whites for oily hair and yolk for dry) with mayo. Then I wrap a hot towel steamed in the microwave around my head for 20 minutes. Yep, a little strange to have egg salad on your head but its WAY cheaper, healthier and more natural than infusing your hair with keratin treatments or Brazilian blowouts.
**Note- I only use these oils topically even though some people ingest certain oils. I like to use them to clean off my yoga mat and for aromatherapy. Lavender is great for spraying on a pillow as a sleep aid too. Also, I buy ORGANIC oils when possible to prevent unwanted chemicals.
Enjoy testing some new oils and avoid using unnecessary chemicals!
Namaste!
However, within the last few years I started to worry a little bit about all of the parabens and unknown chemicals I was bathing in. Not to mention the cost and space this habit was wasting. I also had developed some skin sensitivity partly due to my frequent climate changes from Honduras to MSP to GA. I tried multiple solutions but one thing I really enjoyed was making my own facial toner sprays. So, after multiple co-op visits, online research and various blogging, I discovered a few essential oils that replaced some of my old toxic cleansers. I just thought I would share a few of my favorite spa night recipes. And be prepared...some are strange!!
Combination skin
2 oz spring/distilled water
1 tsp vodka (prevents oils from separating)
5 drops Lavender (organic always!)
4 drops Tea Tree Oil
3 drops Frankincense
Dry (water and vodka plus...)
2 oz spring water
5 drops Rose Water or Rose Otto
5 drops Lavender
Other oils for oily skin (sometimes they come blended in jojoba oil)
- Cedarwood
- Geranium
- Lemongrass
- Witch hazel (not an oil)
*I also like sandalwood for dehydrated irritated skin as well as for assistance with scars and healing.
HAIR
For my hair I like to mix egg yolk (whites for oily hair and yolk for dry) with mayo. Then I wrap a hot towel steamed in the microwave around my head for 20 minutes. Yep, a little strange to have egg salad on your head but its WAY cheaper, healthier and more natural than infusing your hair with keratin treatments or Brazilian blowouts.
**Note- I only use these oils topically even though some people ingest certain oils. I like to use them to clean off my yoga mat and for aromatherapy. Lavender is great for spraying on a pillow as a sleep aid too. Also, I buy ORGANIC oils when possible to prevent unwanted chemicals.
Enjoy testing some new oils and avoid using unnecessary chemicals!
Namaste!
Thanks for the great ideas! (And all the research it took for you to come up with them). I can't wait to try them out. I love Sandalwood, too, and it smells so great.
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