Recipes

Application:

• This mask softens dry and mature skins.

Ingredients:

• Half of a ripe avocado
• 0.5 tsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp thickened cream

Instructions:

• Mix into a smooth paste
• Apply to a damp face

Application:

• This gentle cleansing mask purifies oily and blemished skins.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp pineapple
• 1 tbsp paw paw
• 2 tbsp kaolin

Instructions:

• Mash the pineapple and paw paw, draining the juice
• Add the kaolin, mixing into a smooth paste
• Apply to a clean face

Caution:

• When making a clay mask, use glass, porcelain or stainless steel utensils.

Application:

• This gel will soothe your feet and legs. Apply anytime.

Ingredients:

• 2g xanthan gum powder
• 100ml purified or floral water
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

• Heat the water to 35°C
• Add the gum, whisking the mixture to avoid lumps
• Strain the mixture to ensure smoothness
• Add the remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Caution:

• Peppermint oil should not be used during pregnancy.
• May cause skin irritation.
• Do not use lavender oil during pregnancy.

Application:

• Use this blend to improve shine and condition on dry hair.

Ingredients:

• 100ml New Directions' Shampoo Base
• 10 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 4 drops ylang ylang essential oil
• 6 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Caution:

• Do not use lavender oil during pregnancy.

Application:

• Use this conditioner on any hair type.

Ingredients:

• 100ml New Directions Conditioner Base
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil
• 7 drops geranium essential oil
• 8 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Caution:

• Rosemary oil should not be used during pregnancy. Avoid if you have a history of epilepsy.
• Avoid geranium oil during pregnancy.

Application:

• A balancing shampoo for oily hair.

Ingredients:

• 100ml New Directions Shampoo Base
• 8 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 drops cypress essential oil
• 4 drops geranium essential oil
• 4 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Caution:

• Do not use lemon oil before exposure to the sun.
• Avoid geranium oil during pregnancy.

Application:

• This eye gel is a great treatment for puffy eyes.

Ingredients:

• 2g xanthan gum powder
• 100ml rosewater
• 1 tsp glycerine

Instructions:

• Heat the water to 35°C
• Add the gum, whisking the mixture to avoid lumps
• Strain the mixture to ensure smoothness
• Add the glycerine, mixing thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Application:

• This calming toner is perfect for dehydrated skins.

Ingredients:

• 20 drops essential oil solubiliser
• 10 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 100ml rosewater

Instructions:

• Mix the sandalwood oil and the solubiliser
• Mix the rosewater
• Shake the mix thoroughly
• Store in a clean container

Application:

• This treatment blend is great for dehydrated skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.

Ingredients:

• 30ml apricot kernel oil
• 20ml jojoba oil
• 5 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops ylang ylang essential oil

Instructions:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly
• Store in a clean container in the fridge

Caution:

• Do not use lavender oil during pregnancy.

Application:

• This soothing toner is perfect for sensitive and irritated skins types.

Ingredients:

• 85ml rosewater
• 15ml aloe vera juice
• 10 drops essential oil solubiliser
• 2 drops Chamomile German Blue essential oil

Instructions:

• Mix chamomile oil and the solubiliser
• Add the remaining ingredients
• Store in a clean container in the fridge

Caution:

• Do not use chamomile oil during pregnancy.