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Dry Hair Infusion Recipe

 

Application:

  • To assist in nourishing dry hair.

Ingredients:

  • 10 g Comfrey Leaf Cut
  • 10 g Elder Flowers Rubbed
  • 10 g Sage Rubbed Leaf
  • 1 litre Water

Instructions:

  • Place water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Put herbs into the water, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool for 1 to 2 hours, then strain.
  • Use the liquid infusion to rinse through your hair.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Caution:

  • Do not use the infusion while it is still hot as this will scald and burn the scalp.

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Luxury Hot Hair Oil Recipe

 

Application:

  • To bring shine, moisture and protection to the hair and scalp.

Ingredients:

  • 25 ml Jojoba Oil
  • 25 ml Almond Oil
  • 20 ml Castor Oil
  • 20 ml Olive Oil
  • 5 ml Wheatgerm Oil
  • 5 ml Evening Primrose Oil

Instructions:

  • Measure, combine and gently heat oils using the double boiler method.
  • Once warmed apply to dry hair and comb through.
  • Massage excess oil into the scalp.
  • Wrap hair in a towel for 15-20 minutes.
  • Wash hair with shampoo and towel dry.

Caution:

  • Do not heat oils too hot as they will burn the scalp.

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Eye Regeneration Mask Recipe

 

Application:

  • Pat around eye area- use product once a week to keep eye area looking fresh and hydrated.

Ingredients:

  • New Directions Eye Regeneration Mask base approx 50grams
  • Vitamin E 3 drops
  • Rosehip oil 5 drops
  • Strawberry fruit extract 2 drops
  • Raspberry fruit extract 3 drops
  • Jasmine essential oil 1 drop

Instructions:

  • Blend in the rosehip and vitamin E oil using a wooden or plastic spatula
  • Add in fruit extracts and essential oil
  • Whip products together using wooden or plastic spatula- this keeps the formula light and fluffy
  • Pat around eye area using ring finger
  • Leave on for approximately 15 minutes
  • Rinse off with water
  • Use eye moisturizing cream as per normal
  • Use this once a week to keep eye area nourished, or use when tired (or hung over)

Caution:

  • Try a test patch on the inside of your upper arm if you are unsure how sensitive your skin may be to the product.
  • Discontinue use if you find your eyes water, sting or are irritated in any way.
  • Essential oil can be taken out of recipe or substituted for another if preferred.

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Eye Gel Recipe

 

Application:

  • Apply morning and night to eye area

Ingredients:

  • Geranium 1 drop
  • Sandalwood 2 drops
  • Rose 3 drops
  • Aloe Vera Gel 50 ml

Instructions:

  • Apply to eye area once or twice per day

Caution:

Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

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Avocado Eye Treatment Recipe

 

Application:

  • Apply to the eye area- ideal for mature skin

Ingredients:

  • Avocado oil 30ml
  • Aloe Vera gel 30ml

Instructions:

  • Shake to blend in a 60ml jar
  • Dab on fingers then massage treatment into the eye area
  • Shelf life 4 months if refrigerated

Caution:

Do not get in eyes

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Night Oil Dew Drop Recipe

 

Application:

  • Normal Skin.

Ingredients:

  • 14 grams Rose Water
  • 8 grams Sweet Almond Oil
  • 6 grams Jojoba Oil
  • 4 drops Geranium Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Instructions:

  • Put all ingredients in a clean 1-ounce bottle
  • Cap and shake gently to ensure an even mixture
  • Dispense with a pipette or glass dropper

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Light Skin Serum Recipe

 

Application:

  • Face.

Ingredients:

  • 300ml Coconut Oil
  • 300ml Sweet Almond
  • 30ml Avocado Oil
  • 30ml Jojoba Oil
  • 10ml Vitamin E

Instructions:

  • Cleanse face with witch hazel oil
  • Mix ingredients together and place in a clean bottle
  • Apply to face
  • Leave on skin do not wash off

Caution:

Avoid during pregnancy.

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Hair Conditioner Recipe

 

Application:

  • Rinse out hair conditioner.

Ingredients:

  • New Directions Conditioner with Vitanourish - 250ml
  • Sandalwood essential oil - 15 drops
  • Ylang Ylang essential oil - 30 drops
  • Blackberry Fruit extract - 5 drops
  • Lavender Bulgarian essential oil- 30 drops
  • Vitamin E oil - 5 drops7. Camellia oil - 10mls

Instructions:

  • Blend all ingredients together and mix well by whisking or using a plastic or wooden spatula
  • For use after shampoo, wash well, rinse and use conditioner- leave in for 5 minutes and rinse.

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Green Clay Shampoo Recipe

 

Application:

  • Hair Cleanser For Oily Hair

Ingredients:

  • 25g Green Clay
  • 100ml Shampoo Base
  • 8 Drops Lemon Cold Pressed
  • 4 Drops Cyprus
  • 4 Drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 4 Drops Lavender French

Instructions:

  • Stir all ingredients in together
  • Place in a clean bottle
  • Wash through hair and scalp (wont lather but will cleanse)
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water

Caution:

Avoid during pregnancy.

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Eye Cream Recipe

 

Application:

  • Eye area.

Ingredients:

  • Raspberry Fruit extract - 5 drops
  • Vitamin E - 5 drops
  • Frankincense essential oil - 10drops
  • Jasmine essential oil - 10 drops
  • New Directions light eye cream base - 100g

Instructions:

  • Mix other ingredients into eye cream base using a small whisk or plastic or wooden spatula.
  • Using ring finger, pat gently into the eye area after cleansing morning and night.

Caution:

Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

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