[Nfb-krafters-korner] notes from chat on 10/10; home made health and beauty products

Wed Oct 19 18:32:58 UTC 2016

Hi Nella, thank you for this.
These items are also environmentally friendly too I would think.
henry

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and beauty products

Here is the information I promised to send out covering the chat for Monday,
October 10.  Sorry it has taken me so long to get all the information
together and out to you.  I will be sending out some more recipes as well.
If any of you have questions or would like a specific recipe let me know and
I will do my best to help.

Making your own beauty products can be as easy as laying cucumber slices on
tired eyes or brushing your teeth with baking soda.  Some people may choose
to use coconut oil or other oils instead of lotions.  Other products may be
made with several ingredients and complicated preparations.  I prefer to
make products that are relatively easy to prepare and contain easy to obtain
ingredients.

Some advantages of making your own health and beauty products are, it can be
less expensive, it can be a good option for those with lots of allergies and
harmful chemicals can be avoided.  You can make products with your favorite
fragrances.  Many of the products also make nice gifts and can be put in
attractive containers.

If you’re interested in trying your hand at this craft I suggest starting
out with a simple recipe that requires just a few ingredients.  Most
supplies can be purchased at your local grocery, drug store, health food
store or craft store.

Body scrubs are an excellent starting project.  Most body scrubs just need
an oil, and exfoliate and some fragrance.  You can use any oil, coconut,
olive, grape seed or almond are good.  Your exfoliates can be different
types of salt, different types of sugar or chopped oatmeal.  Salts tend to
be more abrasive while the oat meal is less.  Choose which one is best for
your skin.  All you have to do is mix the oil and exfoliate to the desired
consistency and then add the fragrance of your choice.

Here are some easy to make recipes from the author Susan Wittig Albert.  I
really like the Cucumber Mint Cleanser; it’s very refreshing in the summer.
The carrot face mask is nice and will leave your skin feeling great.

Cucumber Mint Cleanser

3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves

1 cup water

3 tbsp. fresh cucumber juice

2 tbsp. aloe Vera jell

1 tbsp. glycerin

Brew mint leaves in water for 5 to 8 minutes.  When tea cools add other
ingredients and mix well.  Put cleanser on soft cloth and gently wipe face.
Store mixture in refrigerator.

Honey Facial Cleanser

½ C honey

2 TBSP. mild shampoo or liquid soap

1 C glycerin

Mix everything together and store in covered container.  It does not have to
be refrigerated.

Bath Powder

1 C corn starch

½ C baking soda

You can add fragrance by using ground spices or ground flowers or herbs.
You can also use essential oils, but this can cause clumping.

Mix everything in a bowl and store in a covered container.  Shake the powder
before using.  This can also be used in your shoes.

Banana Hair Conditioner

1 mashed banana

1 TBSP honey

1 egg

Mix everything together until it is nice and creamy.  Before you shampoo,
wet hair and scalp.  Massage mixture on scalp and through hair.  Wrap a
towel around your head for about 20 minutes.  Then thoroughly rinse hair and
shampoo as usual.  Do not save left overs.

Fig Facial Mask

1 ripe fig

1 TBSP honey

Cut the fig in half and scrape out inside.  Mash fig, add honey and mix
well.  Gently spread on face and leave for about 10 minutes.  Gently rinse
from face.

Mashed Potato Hand Cream

2 potatoes cooked and mashed

1 TBSP cream

1 TBSP glycerin

1 TBSP aloe Vera gel

Blend everything into a smooth paste.  Massage into your hands and leave on
for 10 minutes.  Thoroughly rinse mixture from hands.  This mixture can also
be used on the feet.  Any left overs can be stored in the refrigerator for
several days.

Carrot Egg Facial Mask

3 large carrots cooked and mashed

1 egg

1 TSP cider vinegar

4 TBSP honey

Mix all ingredients together and apply to the skin.  Leave on for 10 minutes
and then gently rinse from face.

Molasses Nail Soak

2 TBSP molasses

1 TBSP cider vinegar

1/4 C warm water

Mix together and soak ends of fingers for 5 to 10 minutes.

Here are some resources to find information, recipes and supplies.

www.wellness mama.com

www.sraxe.com

www.brambleberry.com

www.bulkapothecary.com

www.mountainroseherbs.com

Here are some books that I’ve used from BARD.  There are many, many more
books out there.

<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/DB67684>
Homemade: how to make hundreds of everyday products fast, fresh, and more
naturally DB67684

Earnest, Don; Reader's Digest Association. Reading time: 21 hours, 10
minutes.
Read by Kerry Dukin.

Cooking
Home Management

Recipes for making more than seven hundred common food, household, and pet
products. Offers tips on saving money and creating healthier, more natural
items that replace store-bought pantry staples, toiletries, cleaning
supplies, pet food, and garden helpers. 2007.
<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/book/srch/DB67684>
Download Homemade: how to make hundreds of everyday products fast, fresh,
and more naturally

This book has lots of wonderful recipes.  I keep it saved on a flash drive
so I can easily access it.

<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/DB57954>
Makeup: things to make and do DB57954

Traig, Jennifer. Reading time: 1 hour, 58 minutes.
Read by Kristin Allison.

Hobbies and Crafts

Explains beauty and skin basics, makeup techniques and tools, and different
styles for teens. Provides recipes for making one's own potions and creams.
For grades 6-9. 2003.
<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/book/srch/DB57954>
Download Makeup: things to make and do

This book is really for younger women, but there are some good lip balm
recipes in it.  If you’re into makeup there are a few recipes for that as
well.

Earl Mindell's Herb bible DB36037

Mindell, Earl. Reading time: 6 hours, 7 minutes.

Read by Kerry Dukin.

Health and Medicine

In a companion volume to Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible (BR 4849, RC 16768),
herbalist and pharmacist Mindell, who has a Ph.D. in nutrition, discusses
the benefits, cautions, and dosages for various herbs. In addition to his
"hot hundred" herbs, Mindell includes traditional favorites, herbs from
around the world, and herb teas. Chapters also cover aromatherapy, herbal
beauty techniques, and answers to specific health problems.

Download Earl Mindell's Herb bible

This is another book I keep on my flash drive and frequently refer to.
There is a whole chapter devoted to skin care that contains several easy to
make recipes.

<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/DB20438> Mary
Ellen's 1,000 new helpful hints DB20438

Pinkham, Mary Ellen. Reading time: 4 hours, 6 minutes.
Read by Ann Hodapp.

Home Management

The popular household tipster's hints on auto maintenance, beauty and
health, children, cleaning, cooking, gardening, laundry, and crafts. She
tells how to dispose of flourescent bulbs safely, improve the flavor of
bottled salad dressings, sharpen knives, and store various and sundry items.
<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/book/srch/DB20438>
Download Mary Ellen's 1,000 new helpful hints

<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/DB14348> Mary
Ellen's best of helpful hints DB14348

Pinkham, Mary Ellen; Higginbotham, Pearl. Reading time: 2 hours, 52 minutes.

Read by J. Michael McCullough.

Home Management

Fast and easy ways of solving household problems. Hints are readily
adaptable and employ items usually found in most kitchen cupboards, workshop
shelves, and drug or hardware store. Includes tips on plant care, beauty
aids, childraising, and cooking. Bestseller.
<https://nlsbard.loc.gov:443/nlsbardprod/download/book/srch/DB14348>
Download Mary Ellen's best of helpful hints

I also keep both of the Mary Ellen books on my flash drive.  Both of these
books contain a chapter on beauty aids.  There’s lots of other great
information in her books.

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