Lemon Peppermint Foot Scrub

½ cup white sugar
½ cup raw turbinado sugar (I have used regular brown sugar in the past)
½ cup sweet almond oil, or coconut oil
8 drops Young Living Lemon essential oil
8 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and store in a clean 8oz jar. To use: Rub into your wet feet with hands or pumice stone, paying extra attention to your heels. Rinse off with warm water, dry and apply lotion.
This scrub can be used on the body as well, though it will make you tingly so be careful of sensitive bits! Those who are very sensitive skinned or pregnant can substitute lavender for peppermint in this recipe!

Fruit Enzyme Masks

Natural enzymes from fruit and honey will exfoliate the skin by dissolving dead skin cells without disrupting healthy cells. These masks only work on the very surface of the skin and should not be done more than twice weekly, as over exfoliation can cause the problems already mentioned. I just love this mask in particular, as it includes ingredients that can be found all summer long!

Mango Papaya Honey Mask

1/4  mango

1/4  papaya

1 T raw organic honey

Young Living Palmarosa oil

Cut up mango and papaya–mash together papaya and mango chunks (equal parts) in a small bowl – or use blender / processor add raw organic honey add 2 drops Young Living Palmarosa oil (known for skin rejuvenation and boosting cellular activity, as well as balancing oil and moisture levels in the skin!). Stir until honey is completely incorporated cleanse skin and leave damp, pull hair away from face apply thick layer of the mask and massage in gently leave on skin for at least 15 minutes rinse thoroughly (warm compressing optional). Apply appropriate serum or moisturizer.

Homemade Facial Moisturizer

½ c coconut oil
2 tsp almond oil
1 tbsp cocoa butter
5 drops Frankincense essential oil
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
4 oz mason Jar
Place all ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer.
Whip on high for 4-5 minutes until it is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to include all of it. Transfer contents to the mason jar. Use after every face wash.

Lavender Honey Body Wash

¼ c coconut oil
¼ c raw honey
½ c liquid castile soap
½ tsp vitamin E
25 drops lavender essential oil
Scoop coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl and heat on medium setting for 30 seconds until melted. Add honey, lavender, and vitamin E and whisk together. Add castille soap slowly, stirring gently to avoid creating suds. Transfer to glass bottle.
Shake before each use.

Bath Salts

1/2 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup sea salt
1/4 cup baking soda
10 drops of essential oil
Mix salts and baking soda together. Add essential oils, mix well. Keep in a closed jar for at least one day, and let salts absorb oils. Use 1/4 cup for bath.

Bye Bye Dimply Skin

½ C coffee grounds
¼ c extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
10 drops grapefruit
10 drops citrus fresh
Mix all together and place in glass jar with a lid.
In the shower, rub on thighs or wherever needed. Rinse and dry off.

Lip Balm

2 T coconut oil
2 T sweet almond oil
1 T beeswax
1/4 tsp vitamin e oil
8 drops oil
Heat first 3 ingredients over heat til combined, whisk in last 2, pour in lip balm tubs or tins.

Homemade Body Butter

1/2 cup shea butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup olive or almond oil
5 drops of Lavender essential
5 drops of Manuka essential oil
5 drops of Frankincense essential oil
Combine all ingredients except the essential oil in a double boiler or small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until everything is melted. Pour into another bowl and let cool for a good hour (in the fridge if you’re in a hurry), or until the oils are just starting to consider re-solidifying (this is important – you won’t be able to whip it up if they’re still too liquid). When the oil mixture is starting to solidify around the edges, start beating with a hand mixer. Then add your essential oils. Continue for a few more minutes, or until it looks kinda like whipped cream, forming stiff peaks.  Transfer to a jar or other storage. Should keep for a long while. Can change the oils out to any combination you want!