Recipes

Application:

• Deep Moisturising Cleansing Milk

Equipment:

• A means of heating your mixture.
• A small pan (a milk pan is usually good).
• Spoons.
• Scales that can weigh down to 1 gram.
• 1 bottle with lotion pump dispenser and a funnel to fill.

Instructions:

• Add the polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, glyceryl caprylate, Vitamin E, macadamia butter and jojoba butter to the pan.
   
• Heat gently to around 50°C while stirring to ensure the mixture is thoroughly combined.
   
• Take off the heat and add in the macadamia oil, shea oil with mixing.
   
• Once cooled to below 40°C add your choice of essential oils up to 2% (2 grams in 100g or approx. 40 drops) for use in the bath or 0.5-1% for facial use.
   
• Mix well then decant into your pump pack.

Directions For Use:

• When completed this will look like a thickened oil and can be pumped out and put into the bath to turn it milky and to help condition the skin while bathing. If you don't have a bath the mixture can be used as a facial wash for dry skin as the polyglyceryl-3 palmitate will gently remove dirt from the face while the oils and butters will moisturise. Be sure to rinse off and pat dry before continuing your usual routine

Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf life testing hasn't been carried out but the mixture is expected to remain stable and usable if kept dry for between 3-6 months. No preservative is required as this is an oil-only mix and the oils used are relatively stable against oxidation. Keep away from bright light, moisture and extreme heat and cold as with all cosmetic formulations.

Caution:

• Essential oils can irritate sensitive skin, you don't have to add them to this recipe and always perform a patch test on your blend before using the product on the body or face.
• Glyceryl Caprylate can sting very sensitive skin. It is required in this recipe to help the formulation function but if you have a sensitivity to this ingredient or try your blend and it stings you can leave this out. We have reduced the level of Glyceryl Caprylate in this formula to 5% (from a recommended 10%) to reduce the likelihood of irritation.

If like us you enjoy getting creative with your personal care routine then this is for you.Powdered cleansers are great for making at home as they require very little in terms of specialized equipment, packaging or even ingredients. In fact there are so many options to choose you can just let your imagination run wild!

Our summer skin detox is the perfect way to ensure your skin is glowing with health and vitality throughout the festive season thanks to the high strength vitamin C and Green tea antioxidants but that's not all.

• Australian Green Clay to help manage pimples and congestion.
• Argan and Almond exofoliants to buff the skin and leave it glowing with health
• Soya Amino acids for added moisture
• Bath milk powder to soften the skin.

Your powdered skin cleanser can be turned into a light paste with water before massaging into the skin and rinsing off. Alternatively for those with extra-dry skin why not try mixing it with a cleansing oil such as Olive, Jojoba or Macadamia? Want a third option? Add a tablespoon of this highly active concentrate to a tablespoon of your regular cleanser for double the fun!

Note:

• Mixing Vessel: To make a small batch (<1Kg) you can mix in a zip lock bag or a emptied and cleaned out jam jar.
   
• Take care not to breathe in any surfactant dust as it can be irritating. The Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is your surfactant.
   
• Wondering where the essential oil goes? It adsorbs onto the surface of the powdered ingredients rather than being absorbed into them. A good way of visualizing this is to think of an orange with the indentations.Imagine that the essential oil is attracted to those indentations and forms a bond with them. Gentle rubbing or mixing with water or oils releases the oils so that they can get to work!
   
• Be sure to keep the blend dry other than your essential oil addition.
   

Instructions:

1. Weigh out the Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate before either grinding it into a powder with a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinding machine. This should only take a minute or so as the pellets are quite soft.
    
2. Weigh the other ingredients and add to your mixing vessel and mix thoroughly to form a homogenous powdered mix.
    
3. Pack into your container and store in a cool, dry place ready to use!

Caution:

• Powdered mixes can still be prone to microbial contamination and can also oxidise. The long term stability of this blend has not been investigated and as such if you want to make this commercially we recommend you investigate both physical and microbial stability.
• Both microbial and physical stability can be improved by using clean raw materials, avoiding water and humidity and packing the product into a UV protective container. Also minimizing exposure to air is a good idea.

Application:

• A non-foaming, cleansing liquid lotion for the face or body which gently exfoliates and tones the surface of this skin. This recipe utilises the nutritive & oil absorbing properties of the prestigious Ghassoul Clay suitable for most skin types.

Equipment:

• 200mL Jug or Beaker
• 100mL Measuring Cup or Beaker
• Spatula or small whisk
• 2 x 50mL Rap Tottle bottles

Instructions:

• Mix Phase A together in the large jug/beaker
• Mix Phase B together in the 100mL cup/beaker
• Add phase B to phase A and mix well together until it becomes a smooth, dense, liquid consistency
• Carefully pour equal amounts into each of the 50mL Rap Tottle bottles
• Insert the dispenser plug then cap and label the bottles
• Keep one bottle on the bathroom vanity & one in the shower

Directions For Use:

• Shake well before each use.
• Wet the skin
• Apply the desired amount of the Ghassoul cleansing liquid, avoiding the eye area
• Massage with wet fingertips
• Wash off well with warm water
• Follow with a good spritzing of Neroli Floral Water to hydrate the skin
• Apply an emollient moisturiser to lock the moisture in

Storage:

• For immediate use. Store in a cool environment away from direct sunlight & use within a few weeks. If extended storage is required, please ensure adequate levels of preservatives,antioxidants or other additives according to your individual requirements.

Application:

• Hand & Body Cream Base

Application:

• Hand & Body Cream Base

Application:

• Exfoliates and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh whole milk
• 2 tablespoons finely powdered oats
• 1 tablespoon finely powdered almonds
• 1 drop geranium essential oil

Instructions:

• Finely grind oats and almonds until they appear in a powdered form.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Gently massage over face and neck using circular motions.
• Rinse and follow up with toner and moisturiser.

Application:

• Removes makeup, dirt, and grease from the surface of the skin. This facial cleanser can be used on all skin types such as oily skin, dry skin and even sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cosmetic clay
• 1 tablespoon powdered oats
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 drop lavender essential oil

Instructions:

• Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Apply over face and neck and gently massage using upward, sweeping motion. Afterwards, rinse and apply toner and moisturizing cream.

Application:

• Good to use for gentle cleansing of the facial skin

Ingredients:

• 56 gram almond oil or jojoba oil
• 15-20 drops of essential oil, alone or in combination: peppermint, basil, juniper, lemon, and tea tree for blemished skin

Instructions:

• Put all ingredients in an amber-colored bottle and shake well.
• Put some of the oil on the face and remove with a cotton ball.