Dungeon Of Diversity

Dungeon Of Diversity

COSMETICS & PERSONAL HYGIENE

Insomnia Milk Bath
1 tbsp Almond oil
4 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Marjoram essential oil
2 drops Benzoin essential oil
1 cup of powdered milk

Pour oils into a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
Stir in 1 cup of powdered milk.
Add the mixture to your bath water and relax!

ROSE WATER SKIN TONER

This toner reduces the puffiness of tired eyes. Rose water tones the skin and tightens your pores, while chamomile reduces inflammation. Store this mixture in a glass or plastic container in a cool, dry place.

1 bag chamomile tea
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup rose water

Steep tea bag in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Remove bag and allow tea to cool.
Add rose water to tea.
Soak two cotton balls in preparation and place over eyelids.
Leave on for 5 minutes.

ALOE ROSE FACE CREAM

3 TBS. herbal oil
1 1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1 3/4 tsp. cocoa butter
1/4 tsp. lanolin
1/2 tsp. (.10 ounce) beeswax
2 TBS. distilled water
1 3/4 tsp. rose water
3/4/ tsp. glycerin
1 TBS. aloe vera gel
1 drop tea tree essential oil

Melt the oils, cocoa butter, beeswax and lanolin over low heat.
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. The oil and water mixtures need to be the same temperature for your cream to be successful.
Put the distilled water, rose water, glycerin, aloe vera and tea tree oil into a blender. Turn it on medium-high speed then begin to drizzle in the oil mixture. Continue until all the oil is added or until the blender begins to slow down and acts as if it will stop. The mixture should look thick and creamy. Pour into containers and label.
The tea tree oil is added to help prevent molds and bacteria from growing. You should make small batches and keep the extra cream in the refrigerator. If you keep a container in the bathroom it will stay good for two-three weeks.
Variations:
Try orange or jasmine flower water. You can also eliminate the flower water if you increase the distilled water proportionately. Try using an herbal oil with aromatic or medicinal properties. Add vitamin A or E. Vitamin E will help to preserve oil based cosmetics. Add herbal extracts of ginseng or Calendula.

HONEY RECIPES

HONEY CLEANSING SCRUB

1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.

Mix together well
Rub gently onto face, and rinse off with warm water.

FIRMING FACE MASK

1 tablespoon honey
1 egg white
1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores)
approx. 1/4 cup flour. Whisk together honey, egg white, glycerin and enough flour to form a paste.
Smooth over face and throat.
Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

2 tbsp honey
2 teaspoons milk.

Smooth over face and throat.
Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

SMOOTHING SKIN LOITION

1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice.

Rub into hands, elbows, heels, anywhere that feels dry.
Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

SKIN SOFTENING BATH

Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath.

CITRUS HERBAL BATH

1 oz. lemon peel (cut and sifted)
1 oz. orange peel (cut and sifted)
1 oz. chamomile flowers
1 oz. comfrey leaves (cut and sifted)
1 oz. almond meal

Mix all ingredients together and store in a glass jar. When you want to bathe place the herbs in a Muslim bag or a perforated metal ball or just loose in a tub of hot water.

DUSTING POWDER

1/2 cup of arrowroot powder
15 to 20 drops of any essential oils or combination of oils

Mix the arrowroot powder and the essential oils together in a bowl. Be sure to break up any lumps in the mixture to ensure proper distribution of the oils throughout. A sifter works great for this!
Store in a glass container in a cool place.
Large salt and pepper shakers work great for applying the powder to your hand.

BLEMISH REMOVER

1 drop of lavender oil
1 drop of tea tree oil

Mix the two oils together and apply directly onto the blemish and keep applying until it disappears.

HENNA NAIL POLISH

Water
Henna powder
Small paintbrush

Make a thin paste by adding warm water to some henna powder.
Apply to nails with a small paintbrush.
Allow to completely dry.
When dry, rinse off with warm water.
This will give a soft peachy - pink colour which will not chip. Remember the colour of henna you chose will determine the colour on your nails.

TIRED OR IRRITATED EYES

1 oz. of Rosewater
4 oz. of distilled water
Add the Rosewater and distilled water together and bottle it.
It will keep for a lengthy period.
Rinse your eyes whenever you need using this fluid by using either an eye cup or the hollow of your palm.

Breath Fresheners

1) Chew fresh parsley to sweeten the breath. 2) Chew fennel seeds to freshen the breath. 3) Chew anise seeds to freshen the breath. 4) Chew a few peppermint or spearmint leaves or drink a cup of peppermint tea 5) Add 1 drop of myrrh oil to 1 cup of cooled, boiled water. Use as gargle/mouthwash

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