Recipes
Published on by New Directions
Application:
- A refreshing moisturiser for all skin types.
Ingredients:
- 2g xanthan gum powder
- 100ml rosewater
- 1 tsp glycerine
- 11 drops lemon essential oil
- 4 drops ylang ylang 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:
- Do not use lemon oil before exposure to the sun.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This treatment blend is great for dry skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.
Ingredients:
- 15ml avocado oil
- 10ml wheatgerm oil
- 15ml evening primrose oil
- 3 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 3 drops rose absolute essential oil
- 3 drops palmarosa essential oil
- 4 drops rosewood essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly
- Store in a clean container in the fridge
Caution:
- Do not use rose absolute essential oil during pregnancy.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This soothing toner is perfect for sensitive and combination skins types.
Ingredients:
- 80ml orange flower water
- 20ml aloe vera juice
Instructions:
- Mix the ingredients.
- Store in a clean container in the fridge.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This treatment blend is great for devitalised skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.
Ingredients:
- 30ml apricot kernel oil
- 10ml wheatgerm oil
- 3 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 2 drops vetiver essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.
- Store in a clean container in the fridge.
Caution:
- Do not use lemongrass oil on sensitive skin.
- Rosemary oil should not be used during pregnancy. Avoid if you have a history of epilepsy.
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Application:
- This oil-blocking moisturiser is perfect for oily skins.
Ingredients:
- 2g xanthan gum powder
- 100ml purified or floral water
- 1 tsp glycerine
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 drops geranium essential oil
- 2 drops juniper 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:
- Avoid geranium oil during pregnancy.
- Do not use lemon oil before exposure to the sun.
- Juniper oil should not be used during pregnancy.
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Application:
- This gentle toner has healing and antiseptic properties. Perfect for oily and blemished skins types.
Ingredients:
- 100ml lavender organic floral water
- 30 drops myrrh tincture
Instructions:
- Mix the ingredients.
- Store in a clean container.
Caution:
- Do not use myrrh during pregnancy.
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Application:
- This healing toner is perfect for oily and blemished skins types.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp honey
- 100ml purified water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (balances the skin's Ph)
- 2 drops bergamot essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix the honey and warm water.
- Add the bergamot to the vinegar, then to the honey.
- Store in a clean container in the fridge.
Caution:
- Do not use bergamot before exposure to the sun.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This treatment blend is great for combination skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.
Ingredients:
- 25ml jojoba oil
- 25ml apricot kernel oil
- 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 2 drops petitgrain essential oil
- 2 drops geranium essential oil
- 1 drop patchouli essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.
- Store in a clean container in the fridge.
Caution:
- Avoid geranium oil during pregnancy.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This treatment blend is great for oily skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.
Ingredients:
- 50ml jojoba oil
- 6 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 drops geranium essential oil
- 2 drops juniper essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly
- Store in a clean container in the fridge
Caution:
- Avoid geranium oil during pregnancy
- Juniper oil should not be used during pregnancy
- Do not use lemon oil before exposure to the sun
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This treatment blend is great for mature skin. Apply directly or under a moisturiser.
Ingredients:
- 20ml rosehip oil
- 25ml apricot kernel oil
- 3 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 6 drops rose absolute essential oil
- 1 drop patchouli essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly
- Store in a clean container in the fridge
Caution:
- Do not use rose absolute essential oil during pregnancy.
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