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Please note that I am a Christian and it is from this perspective that I present the
information that is in this book. Amongst other things, this means that I will refer
to “God,” not the “Universe.” This also means that I may reference Biblical teaching
and ancient proverbs that I have found to be helpful and applicable today.
Sometimes people get offended by the words that I use, or the spiritual references
that I make. Please don’t fall into this trap.
As a trained public health researcher and world-renowned essential oils educator,

you can trust that the information presented in these pages is solid, evidence-
based and that it will help you.
I do not judge people that don’t share my faith and I am committed to helping
everyone (regardless of who they are or what they believe) benefit from my
experiences. In fact, I whole-heartedly believe this is my mission in life and why God
put me on this planet.
You see, there I go referencing “God” again. ;)
A Note About Faith

Personally, I have found that my faith has been vital to helping me overcome
sickness and disease - as it has for the thousands of people that we have helped
get well.
Being a Christian, it’s impossible for me to separate my personal beliefs from my

actions and lifestyle habits. As a researcher, I am intrigued to see how clinical trials
and science continues to uncover the role that prayer, positive thinking and faith
play in the healing journey.
My dear friend and Integrative Oncologist, Dr. Tony Jimenez often says that “cancer
is an emotional disorder.” The same can be said of all chronic, long-standing
disease like gut disorders, autoimmunity, arthritis, fatigue and insomnia.
It is with this in mind that I present to you the information in the Introduction and
scattered throughout this book where you will discover eternal truths that will pro-
vide you with hope, inspiration and may even shed some light on things if you are
willing to take a dive into the spiritual side of healing with me.
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Table of Contents
Click on Title to go to Chapter
Part One What You Need to Know to Get Started

Chapter 1 Body Care Carcinogens 8
Chapter 2 Carrier Oils 21
Chapter 3 Dilution & Dispersion Guide 28
Chapter 4 Basics of Body Care 37
Part Two Our Favorite Non-Toxic Solutions
Chapter 5 10 Natural Ingredients for Young-Looking Skin 47
Chapter 6 Natural Teeth Whitening Hacks 60
Chapter 7 Vaginal Atrophy & Feminine Cream 68
Part Three Easy Quick-Start Recipes
Aftershave Lotion 89
Aftershave Spray 90
Anti-Aging & Skin Healing Serum 91
Baby Lotion 92
Baby Shampoo 93
Bath Bomb 94
Beard Oil, Everyday 95
Beard Oil, Harvest Spice 96
Beard Oil, Minty Fresh 97
Body Powder 98
Body Wash for Kids 99
Curl-Boosting Hair Spray 100
Deodorant Bar 101
Deodorant Roll-On 102
Detox Bath 103
Dry Shampoo 104
Facial Cleanser, Anti-Aging 105
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Facial Cleanser Cream 106
Facial Cleanser, Foaming 107
Facial Mask 108
Hair Detangler Spray 109
Hair Gel 110
Hair Spray 111
Hand Cream 112
Hand Sanitizer 113
Hand Soap, Foaming 114
Hand Soap, Liquid 115
Lip Balm 116
Lipstick 117
Lotion Bar 118
Mouthwash 120
Odor-Eating Powder 121
Perfume & Cologne, Gender Neutral 122
Perfume & Cologne, Men’s Cologne 123
Perfume & Cologne, Women’s Delight 124
Personal Lubricant 125
Shampoo 126
Shaving Cream 127
Sugar Scrub 128
Sunscreen Bar 129
Sunscreen Lotion 130
Sunscreen Spray 131
Toothpaste Recipe 132
Whipped Body Butter 133
References 134
About the Author 141
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CHAPTER 1
Body Care Carcinogens
When we lather up in the shower or apply skin cream to our face, we think we
are using something that is healthy for us. Or at least safe. So for many of us, it
would come as a shock to realize some of the most toxic chemicals in our homes,
just dripping with known carcinogens, are hidden in our bathroom cupboards.
What is a Carcinogen?
Anything that leads to cancer is a known carcinogen. This could be drugs, energy,
or pollutants in the environment, additives in food or cosmetics, lifestyle factors
such as nutrition and physical activity, and even some medical treatments such
as radiation therapy. This may seem simple enough; however, it is not so cut and
dried.
Several authorities on the topic such as the World Health Organization’s (WHO),
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System
(IRIS) have delineated numerous carcinogen categories to assist consumers in
deciding exactly how potentially cancer-causing the substances in their food,
drugs, and cosmetics may be. (Scared yet? Not to worry—tips on easily avoiding
these known carcinogens will follow!)
THE IARC CHEMICAL CATEGORIES ARE:
⚫ Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans

⚫ Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans
⚫ Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans
⚫ Group 3: Unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans
⚫ Group 4: Probably not carcinogenic to humans
THE IRIS CHEMICAL CATEGORIES ARE:
⚫ Group A: Carcinogenic to humans

⚫ Group B: Likely to be carcinogenic to humans
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⚫ Group C: Suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential
⚫ Group D: Inadequate information to assess carcinogenic potential
⚫ Group E: Not likely to be carcinogenic to humans
As you may have already deduced, almost every substance tested falls in the
middle categories, Groups 2A, 2B, and 3, or Groups B, C, and D. Just over 100
substances ever tested have been listed as known carcinogens.
Other groups such as the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)

and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) list only known or suspected
carcinogens and seem to be somewhat more rigorous—they have listed
significantly more carcinogens to the benefit of consumers everywhere, at least
250 substances.
Clearly the tests used to fit into these categories varies widely. The international
community has higher standards yet—many ingredients considered safe for
use in US cosmetics are banned in Canada, the European Union, and Japan. This
suggests the need for a closer look at the potential harm, the tests that support
safety, and the reasons other governments are protecting their citizens from
products we glibly apply to our bodies and our children’s bodies daily.
Until the standards in the US change, it is wise to do some research ourselves.

Any of the above ratings at minimum indicates the substance has been
suspected of causing cancer, and any rating that does not completely clear away
the doubt means it is too risky to continue exposing your body to potential harm
in exchange for the dubious benefit of smoother, more beautiful skin; shiny,
manageable hair; or really great-looking nails.
Why Are Known Carcinogens in Bathroom Products?

Does skin absorb enough known carcinogens to really matter? Actually, skin
is your largest organ, and it does absorb a lot. Absorbency is not really the
problem. Permeability is. Your skin is permeable, meaning it not only absorbs
substances it contacts, it also allows them through the skin and into other
tissues, such as the subcutaneous fatty layer. Because many known carcinogens
are fat-soluble, this presents a huge problem.
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TRANSDERMAL DRUGS SHOW THE POWER OF DIRECT CONTACT
People are increasingly aware that skin is more like living fabric than living plastic
wrap. Doctors prescribe transdermal patches to distribute some medications
without stomach upset or to ensure a continuous dose over time, as the patient’s
skin will slowly absorb the medicine through all its layers and into the tissue
beneath. Unfortunately, beneficial medications are not the only substances that
can travel through the skin into the body. Harmful ingredients in anything we
touch may travel in just as readily.
FUMES & INHALATION
Skin is VERY absorbent and permeable, but it is not the only inroad for known
carcinogens in your body care products. Many contain fragrances and solvents
to help the fragrances become airborne, so you inhale them more readily. Lung
irritation is a real risk when considering body care ingredients. The lovely scent
you inhale may enter through your lungs, but cause inflammation throughout
your body.
YOUR CONTACT PASSED TO CHILDREN
If you are a mother, remember, what touches you touches your baby. Pesticides,
phthalates, and UV filters or other known carcinogens from sunscreens were
found in high concentrations in human breast milk from the mothers’ use of
cosmetics—many in concentrations above the “safe” limit for adults! This is just
what was found in the mothers’ milk, without the more direct connection the
umbilical cord would provide during pregnancy.
TRY THE GARLIC TEST. DON’T JUST READ ABOUT IT AND TAKE MY
WORD FOR IT.
For a very quick, simple object lesson on the ability of the skin to open the
doorway into your entire body, take off your shoes and socks, and rub the sole of
your foot with a piece of garlic for a few minutes. Set a timer if you are curious.
How long does it take you to taste garlic in your mouth? The average time for this
test is 3 – 5 minutes. Garlic doesn’t have any penetration-enhancing ingredients
to force it deeper into tissue like many cosmetics, so most of them enter your
tissue even faster.
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How Much is Too Much in the Human Body?
These ingredients are not in parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion (ppb) like
pollutants in drinking water (See our favorite water filter for solving THAT problem!)
or preservatives in food—they are often the main ingredients. Even in products
that only use known carcinogens as a preservative or emulsifying agent, the
ingredients are present in much higher concentrations than we usually think. For
example, the lead in drinking water or the tocopherols in cracker packages are
in extremely minute quantities compared to the sodium lauryl sulfate in body
wash.
They are applied to our largest organ and one of our most porous organs—
our skin, and many are applied directly to our hands, face, and lips—ingestion
and absorption of cosmetics is a fact. (Hint – this is why topical application of
essential oils is so beneficial!)
Is it ever safe to apply a chemical believed to be capable of causing cancer to

your skin, and hope it does not penetrate in sufficient quantities to harm you?
When dealing with known carcinogens it seems common sense to err on the
side of caution but that’s not how large corporations think. Most substances are
cumulative if they have been adulterated.
Our bodies are designed to ingest, absorb, utilize, and excrete many beneficial
foods, drinks, and even body care aids without any detrimental effects. The
trouble comes when we alter natural substances too much—we want to preserve
ingredients beyond their pre-programmed time for decay, we want to make
colors brighter and scents more powerful, we want soaps to foam like a science
experiment, we want anti-aging creams to penetrate through our skin and work
miracles, we want shampoos to strip every trace of natural moisture from our
hair, and we want conditioners to replace the stripped oils with synthetic ones.
All of these unnatural wishes yield unnatural consequences, and unnatural

consequences tend to be cumulative—that is, they add up in our systems over
time. It is difficult for our bodies to excrete the carcinogenic ingredients, and it
is difficult to heal the damage they cause—it all keeps adding up. Allowing your
body time to detoxify itself, or using essential oils to boost the detox process, can
be helpful. But minimizing your exposure and choosing healthier options is vital.
Many known carcinogens are fat soluble, so the protective hypodermis—the

subcutaneous fat layer—fails to protect us. Our skin’s innermost layer is a layer
of fat that protects us from thermal shock and other harm. Unfortunately, in
the case of fat-soluble carcinogens this protection backfires. If the ingredients
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penetrate through the upper skin layers—usually with the addition of
penetration enhancers which are frequently fat-soluble—it is readily absorbed
into our own tissue where it does much unintended harm.
How much cancer do you want? How will you decide how much is too much
when considering exposure to known carcinogens? Is even a very small amount
of mercury acceptable in your child’s dental filling? How much formaldehyde do
you want to absorb? What is a tolerable amount of coal tar in your daughter’s lip
balm? Or how much cancer risk would you like to invite into your life?
Is the US the least-protected first world nation? The European Union (with Japan
and Canada not far behind) has banned over 1,300 cosmetic ingredients due to
safety concerns while the US has banned 11, not a typo; eleven ingredients are
banned for use in cosmetics in the US.
12 Known Carcinogens in Your Bathroom

1. FORMALDEHYDE – A WELL-KNOWN CARCINOGEN
Formaldehyde (and formaldehyde releasers such as: bronopol, DMDM

hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, and quaternium-15) is classified
as a known human carcinogen by both the IARC and the NTP. This is the product
used to preserve bodies for scientific research—how can it possibly belong
in your cosmetics? It is frequently included as a preservative in nail polish,
shampoo, hair conditioner, baby wash, body wash, facial cleansers, and eye
shadow.
2. PHTHALATES – DANGER IN NEARLY EVERYTHING
Phthalates especially diethyl phthalate—feminizes American male newborns.

The emasculating effects of phthalates in otherwise healthy male infants,
including an irreversible decrease in genital growth and development, reduced
male hormone levels, and impaired adult sexual function, directly correlates to
the mother’s level of phthalates during pregnancy—a more severe effect than
exposure during adulthood. To make matters worse, maternal phthalate levels
during pregnancy also correlate with reduced IQ in children at 7 years of age,
even when levels are within safe limits.
Sources of phthalates include anything packaged in flexible plastic containers,

perfume, deodorant, hair spray, shampoo, soap, and lotion, as well as nail
polish and nail care products. Phthalates are also included in most fragrance
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blends since the public is increasingly aware of the harm they cause, and since
cosmetic manufacturers are not required to list the individual ingredients in their
fragrance blends.
In addition, many infant care products, such as baby wash, baby shampoo, baby
lotion, diaper cream, and scented baby powder (with or without talc) increase the
urinary level of phthalates in infants. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors that
raise the risk of breast cancer in women, induce early puberty in girls, and cause
reproductive birth defects in newborn boys and girls.
3. PARABENS – KNOWN CARCINOGEN FOR BREAST CANCER
Parabens are a known carcinogen that have been found intact in human breast
cancer tumors. Even prior to the discovery of parabens’ link to breast cancer, it
was widely known that parabens in cosmetics readily penetrate skin. Parabens
used in cosmetics have been shown to exhibit estrogenic effects (i.e. feeding
estrogen-dependent tumors and binding to estrogen receptor sites, thus
increasing circulating estrogen levels) in breast cancer cultures.
Parabens are alleged to increase the incidence of female breast cancer, to

interfere with male reproductive function, and to stimulate development of
malignant melanoma. Estrogenic stimulation itself has also recently been shown
to encourage the growth of malignant melanoma, so parabens may feed this
cancer in multiple ways, as they demonstrate both estrogenic and androgenic
disruption, and are genotoxic, meaning they damage genes in such a way that
cancer-causing mutations form.
Parabens lower sperm count and are associated with male infertility. Parabens
demonstrate similar hormone disrupting and carcinogenic activity in the
environment as they do in human health. Parabens alter maternal (and thus
infant) hormone levels during pregnancy. Parabens are used as synthetic
preservatives in cosmetics such as makeup, facial cleanser, body wash,
deodorant, and shampoo.
4. SYNTHETIC COLOR (FD&C OR D&C COLORING AGENTS)
Even the earliest versions of these artificial colors were based on coal tar, and
some more recent ones are petroleum derivatives. All lakes (FD&C Blue Lake 1,
for example) are processed with 2 forms of aluminum. By law, any coloring agent
of any nature with any ingredients (except the 11 cosmetic ingredients already
banned in the US) may bypass the regulatory process if the manufacturer claims
it is added for a purpose other than coloring.
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Toxic dyes that are banned for food use are exempt from regulation if used as
hair dye despite the fact that the scalp is both more sensitive and more porous
than skin in general. FDA approved dyes have been proven to cause acute
illness in children since 1950. Due to the adverse effects of coloring agents listed
as safe, a law prohibited permanently listing any color as safe; however, that
practice has been gradually phased out, and now almost all colors including lakes
are permanently listed as safe meaning a huge legal uproar would be needed to
remove a listed coloring.
Each batch of approved color is tested for properties such as moisture content
and color density, but not for safety, except for approving some level of lead,
arsenic, and mercury—which along with other carcinogenic coloring agents
are allowed. Finally, the IARC lists several colors as suspected or probable
carcinogens, and ALL dyes metabolized to benzidine are listed as Class 1
carcinogens—substances proven to cause cancer in humans.
5. SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE – KNOWN CARCINOGENS THAT TICKLE

YOUR NOSE
Synthetic fragrances are among the trickiest labeling problems to address. Due
to a legal loophole intended to allow manufacturers to protect their proprietary
blends, secret formulas, or trade secrets, the ingredients in a fragrance blend are
protected from the normal ingredient declaration requirement under the Fair
Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). Fragrance blends and their secret ingredients
are strongly associated with allergic reactions and skin disorders.
Some are listed as likely carcinogens. Fragrance blends can be found in every
type of cosmetic and body care product imaginable, and although fragrance-free
options are increasingly available, almost all body care products contain artificial
fragrance. The phrase “fragrance” on the label could be any one of over 2,000
chemicals and you’d never know it!
6. PESTICIDES – KNOWN CARCINOGENS FOR KILLING
Pesticides are commonly used in grass and weed killers. But did you know they
may be lurking in your favorite cosmetic and body care products?
Due to gross misuse of a conditional registration provision, many pesticides are

included in household products without completing the EPA’s required testing
process. In 2008, a watchdog group (the Natural Resources Defense Council)
called conditional registration into question. Here are some sobering facts: since
1972, approximately 90,000 pesticides have been registered, and over 25,000 of
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them were granted conditional registration—more than 1 in 4 pesticides reached
market in nearly innumerable products without oversight of their safety testing,
if in fact, any testing was conducted at all!
In 2010, of the 16,000 pesticides currently registered and in use, 11,000

were registered conditionally. That is over 2/3 of the pesticides in use with
no accountability at all. Studies confirm the endocrine damage of pesticide
exposure, even at doses too low to produce acute symptoms. California EPA’s
Proposition 65 lists several pesticides as known carcinogens.
Pesticides are often present as contaminants in any product containing rice

(extracts, bran, starch, etc.), cottonseed oil or meal, corn and soy products of any
kind, and even oatmeal products. See toxic free alternatives for weed killers and
pest control that we use to avoid these chemicals.
7. TRICLOSAN (AND TRICLOCARBAN)
In addition to causing skin inflammation and contact dermatitis, triclosan also

a known endocrine disruptor, targeting thyroid hormone and reproductive
hormones. Studies suggest it can contribute to reproductive cancers, largely
through its estrogenic activity. Antibacterial agents, including triclosan, contribute
to resistance—that is, when we kill off 99.9% of the bad guys, the strongest, most
resistant 0.1% live on and reproduce, resulting in offspring with super-resistance
to our antibacterial chemicals. All this effort, it seems is for nothing, as no study
has demonstrated any benefit to using antibacterial washes, soaps, and hand
gels over ordinary soap and water.
In fact, the WHO recommends hand-washing with plain soap and water as the
best preventive measure against communicable diseases and pathogens. The
FDA has decided to ban triclosan in hand soap; however, some still contain
it, and many other products do as well, so be sure your toothpaste, soap,
deodorant, and even gym wear does not contain triclosan or its relatives.
8. TOLUENE (TOLUOL, PHENYLMETHANE, METHYLBENZENE) –

SERIOUSLY POWERFUL TOXIN
Touene is one of the components in nail products that make your eyes burn, but
that minor irritation is the least of your worries. Toluene is a known carcinogen,
and a heightened risk of cancer is too high a price to pay for pretty nails. It also
targets the central nervous system (to the point of brain damage), can change
behavior and impair basic dexterity and memory, and cost you your ability to see
color even at “safe” doses!
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A pregnant mother who simply breathes the fumes may cause reproductive
harm to her baby. Toluene is derived from petroleum and coal tar and is used
to manufacture benzene (another known carcinogen), and in nail polish, nail
treatments, hair coloring, and hair bleaching products.
9. PROPYLENE GLYCOL – HELPS TOXINS PENETRATE
Propylene glycol is a penetration enhancer, carrying other potentially harmful

ingredients deeper into skin and tissue layers than they would normally
penetrate. Propylene glycol has been shown to cause liver cancer, even if it
is only inhaled. It is associated with an increased risk of seizures in low birth
weight infants. It causes central nervous system depression and acute acidosis.
Propylene glycol has been shown to cause apoptosis, a cell-suicide mechanism,
in the central nervous system.
Propylene glycol toxicity is not uncommon in body care products and carries
a host of severe health consequences. In addition to direct risks of propylene
glycol, it is a sensitizer, meaning it makes the skin and surrounding tissue more
likely to react badly to other substances. Be sure to avoid propylene glycol in
sunscreen, moisturizers, lotions, makeup, and hair products.
10. ALKYLPHENOLS – KNOWN CARCINOGEN AND HORMONE

DISRUPTOR
These chemicals are often used in surfactants and in plastic manufacture are
xenoestrogens that contribute to greater risk of breast cancer. Other studies
focus on synthetic alkylphenols as endocrine disruptors due to their hyper-
estrogenic activity. Indeed, endocrine disruptors are shown to be carcinogenic
and are implicated in many types of cancer.
Remember the BPA scare that resulted in the mass replacement of all things
plastic due to its endocrine disrupting, estrogenic, cancer- feeding activity?
BPA is just one of the alkylphenols, namely bisphenol A (BPA) which has now
been replaced with bisphenol S (BPS) which is just as estrogenic as BPA. Don’t
settle for BPA-free plastics—read labels to ensure any plastic you buy is entirely
alkylphenol-free.
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11. SODIUM LAUREL SULFATE (SLS) / SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
(SLES)
SLS and SLES chemicals comprise up to 50% of the volume of approximately 9

out of 10 cleaning and personal care products, so its effects are widespread. It
is added as a surfactant that greatly multiplies the foaming action of cleansers,
body wash, shampoo, baby products, and hand washes. Sodium lauryl/ laureth
sulfate damages skin, eyes, and lungs, and other internal organs.
SLS / SLES is also an environmental toxin, and SLS so reliably causes

inflammation that researchers frequently use it to induce acute skin and eye
irritation, allowing them to then test the healing efficacy of other substances.
Although SLS and SLES have so far evaded a listing as a known carcinogen by
groups such as IARC and the NTP, it’s material safety data sheets openly admit
it is mutagenic, meaning it damages DNA such that it can lead to cancer—not
exactly the same as carcinogenic (which means it directly causes cancer, but
close in that it can indirectly lead to cancer because the cellular damage is so
severe.)
The same safety data sheet also indicates a respirator should be worn when
handling SLS, it is corrosive to skin, and skin contact should be avoided. There is
controversy over the possibility that SLS can form nitrosamines when combined
with formaldehyde or 1,4-dioxane to make SLES since nitrosamines are listed as
known carcinogens.
12. SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS – SOME OF THE WORST KNOWN

CARCINOGENS
Sunscreen chemicals have a variety of label names from similar chemical families
– you might see benzenes, benzophenone, PABA, avobenzone, homosalate,
methoxycinnamate, oxybenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, and octinoxate.
What we are seeing is that despite nearly universal use of sunscreens and the
presence of sunscreen active ingredients everywhere (including in human urine)
malignant melanoma continues to increase. Since this is the very condition that
sunscreens are purported to prevent studies have now been done investigating
the role of sunscreen active ingredients in this apparent paradox.
Findings show now that these toxic ingredients do actually increase reproductive
and developmental toxicity and disturbance of the hypothalamic-pituitary-
thyroid axis. Numerous researchers have investigated the use of sunscreen and
its correlation with incidence of skin cancer; their findings indicate that some
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types of sunscreens can increase the risk of cancer. There’s a reason we make
our own sunscreen for our family!
The WORST Body Care Products in Your Bathroom

These products contain high levels of dangerous ingredients, contain some of
the most harmful carcinogens, or numerous known carcinogens, and offer little
benefit in return.
⚫ Nail polish and other nail products are far worse for your health—and
your daughter’s—than you may believe. They combine nearly every
known carcinogen listed above in one bottle—at minimum toluene,
formaldehyde, synthetic color, and many more. Even the 3-free brands (or
5-free, 7-free, etc.) contain numerous seriously harmful ingredients, many
of which have long been known to cause cancer. Now, more than ever, it
is important to send a message our young women that they do not need
to paint themselves to be beautiful, especially when so much permanent
endocrine damage is likely.
⚫ Sunscreen and sunblock—with estrogenic ingredients, preservatives
like formaldehyde, BPA or BPS in the bottle, and synthetic color and
fragrances, most of the available commercial, chemical sunscreens pose
significant risks. Add to that the fact that they may cause the very cancer
they are meant to prevent, and it only makes sense to seek non-toxic
alternatives.
⚫ Anti-bacterial hand washes, hand sanitizers, and cleansers are among
the worst, especially those marketed for use by children. They generally
contain Triclosan or a substitute, SLS/ SLES, phthalates, parabens, and
formaldehyde, and are packaged in bottles made of alkylphenols, BPA
or BPS. In addition, there is no evidence of benefit and are creating
dangerous strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria making them something
to avoid whenever possible.
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15 Non-Toxic Ingredients to Try Instead
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of poison all around you,
rest assured that there are safe, effective alternatives. The best news is that
many natural cleansers are multi-purpose, meaning the castile baby soap you
just bought to replace your child’s baby wash and shampoo can also be the
main ingredient in your body wash recipe, your shampoo base, and even a main
ingredient in your laundry soap, dish soap, counter scrub, and surface cleaner!
1. Castile soap—bars or liquid: replace almost any soap or cleanser with

castile soap alone or in recipes—gentle, safe, and effective.
2. Apple cider vinegar: this naturally occurring mild acid is great at cleaning
many things and is often used as a clarifying rinse.
3. Baking soda: Safe enough to use as a soak or scrub if diluted.
4. Borax? Yes, borax! Prior to the advent of commercial shampoo, most
women washed their hair with eggs or borax solutions.
5. Aloe gel—fresh or bottled: very soothing to skin of all types and ages;
aloe gel can replace many lotions and creams, alone or in recipes.
6. Witch hazel: a natural astringent, witch hazel is not as harsh as
commercial products with rubbing alcohol, yet still as effective.
7. Avocado: used alone, avocado is a luxurious moisturizing mask.
8. Food grade oils: can be used alone as healing cleansing oils or as carrier
oils in recipes to very convincingly replace commercial lotions and
creams.
9. Diluted essential oils: essential oils such as lavender, frankincense,
chamomile, neroli, rosemary, and oregano can be used for cosmetic or
healing properties in conjunction with many natural healing recipes.
10. Flax: soaked in water overnight, flax makes a great hair gel, and ground
flax is used in scrub recipes.
11. Bentonite/ French clay: historically, clay masks are a top clarifying and
detox mask ingredient for glowing skin.
12. Honey: very healing for the skin and helps promote probiotic activity and
reduce acne.
13. Milk: has long been prized for its hydroxy acid; used in milk baths—at
least since Cleopatra made milk baths a famous beauty treatment.
14. Fruit acids: mashed, blended, or freshly juiced fruits are natural sources
of alpha and beta hydroxy acids; try lemon, apple, cream of tartar (from
grapes), or strawberries.
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15. Cleaner, safer prepared products: Check with the Environmental
Working Group or other watchdog group for scorecards on better options
when buying body care items from the store to ensure you don’t become
the victim of greenwashing (false or misleading claims about natural or
green ingredients)! One of the companies we trust is Annemarie Skin Care
which uses only the best, non-toxic ingredients in their products. Try some
awesome sample kits by Annemarie Skin Care today!
If this seems like too much information, try to improve just one product each
shopping trip. You may feel compelled to get rid of all known carcinogens in
your products at once and replace them all today! If you’re convinced, go for it,
but don’t become overwhelmed. Every small change helps improve your family’s
health.
Collection of Favorite Body Care DIYs

Any time Mama Z adds a new recipe to the blog, I will update this database so
you can find them all in one place! These recipes will help you avoid toxic body
care products and give you the confidence of knowing exactly what’s in the
products you’re using.
Many of my recipes include variations for simple options made from an all-
natural pre-made product that you can add essential oils to. She calls these her
“simple essential oil recipes” because there aren’t a lot of base ingredients to
purchase and mixing them up is a breeze. Because let’s face it, we don’t always
have time to make everything from scratch!
Now Enjoy!
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CHAPTER 2
Carrier Oils
Not just for essential oil healing remedies and recipes, carrier oils are nutritive
and have healing properties by themselves!
When reading about essential oils – whether you are brand new to essential oils
or digging for new recipe blends – you’ll often see a carrier or base oil included
in the discussion, or see mention of dilution. So what is a carrier oil, and how do
you know which carrier oils to get?
The carrier oil is a fatty extract, usually cold pressed from its source. Individual
allergies aside, carrier oils are not likely to cause sensitization and therefore
make an excellent medium to disperse the more concentrated essential oil
across your skin.
Carrier oils are nutritive and have healing properties of their own, so in your
discovery of essential oils, don’t forget to take some time to learn about your
options for carrier oils, as well.
When to Use Carrier Oils

Before you ask – yes, carrier oils are necessary! Once you get the hang of it,
adding your essential oils to a carrier first is hardly any extra work, and in return
you are actually amplifying the efficacy of your healing application.
It might seem backwards to say that diluting a substance makes it more effective,
but in this case it is true. Essential oil applications without carrier oils (called
“neat” applications) put the oil directly onto your skin. A few things of note are
happening here:
1. The skin may be sensitized to the concentrated oil, harming the body by
creating an allergic response.
2. The essential oil may quickly evaporate off the surface of the skin, whereas
the lipids in a carrier can help keep it on the skin longer. Remember,
essential oils are “volatile organic compounds,” which means that they are
emitted as gas when exposed to open air. This is why you may notice their
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aroma within seconds of opening the bottle. Carrier oils may decrease the
absorption.
3. You can’t massage it in or disperse it across wider spaces.
4. An ingested neat oil may cling to the mucous membranes and never make
it to the intended site of application.
5. Not to mention, ingesting neat oils can easily burn your mouth and irritate
your esophagus!
Bottom line: using essential oils undiluted is largely a waste of time, money
and can place your body in harm’s way. While there are instances when neat is
acceptable – gentle oils, or oils under the supervision of a trained aromatherapist
– your best bet is to dilute essential oils into a carrier every time.
Without essential oils, you will also use carriers as the base of most DIY herbal
preparations, from lotion bars to chapstick to salves. Start with the most
accessible carrier oils, then work through others as you learn their benefits and
ideal uses.
4 Categories of Carrier Oils to Know

Herbal supply stores, health food stores, and online supply shops will offer you
dozens of carrier oils to choose from. Don’t get overwhelmed at your options!
What is a carrier oil? Carrier oils are relatively simple to understand, and for most
preparations, you can’t really go wrong.
We’ll walk through the more common of the carrier oils here, but if you run into
one you aren’t sure about that isn’t covered here, take the time to look it up and
learn what it is and does. Self-education may not teach us everything, but it can
take us a long way if we pursue it.
1. BEGINNER CARRIER OILS: OLIVE AND COCONUT
The best place to start is at the beginning, and for DIY aromatic and herbal
preparations, that’s right in your own kitchen. Really, if we take it back to
Hippocrates encouraging us to find our medicine in our food, the kitchen has
been the starting point for many generations!
Let’s spend a bit of time on these two, as this is likely where you’ll start with
carrier oils and diluted topical preparations before branching out to other carrier
oils.
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Olive Oil
Almost undoubtedly in your kitchen, as it is probably the most commonly used

culinary and carrier oil out there. Because it is used so much, however, it may be
adulterated with similarly-colored sunflower and corn oils.
Once again, we are reminded to check our product sources carefully!Extra virgin
olive oil – which is cold pressed and minimally processed – is the ideal, and it
will be a light green color with a thick scent. Sometimes, the scent can be off-
putting, so you’ll want to choose olive oil when making a highly aromatic blend or
preparation.In 2015, a double-blind, randomized study took place in which olive
oil was used on diabetic patients with ulcers on their feet. After four weeks of
treatment, the patients who’d received olive oil topical treatments had smaller,
less pronounced ulcers than those who received placebo or nothing. The use of
olive oil as a carrier can add to the soothing, healing effects of your dilutions and
preparations.
Choose this when: Making homemade salves, creams and oil pulling. Good for dry
skin.
Coconut Oil
A saturated fat taken from coconuts, which are actually giant seeds. The oil
spreads over the skin easily with very little greasy residue, taking the oils you’ve
blended in with it. Even without anything blended into it, coconut oil has been
shown to enhance the wound healing process. You probably already use coconut
oil regularly; its popularity has recently sparked internet jokes about how much
you can do with coconut oil: fix your hair, fix your budget, fix your significant
other…The jokes, of course are rooted in reality, poking good-natured fun at the
almost comical range of things you can do with coconut oil.
Choose this when: Making most of your DIY projects and is a nice massage oil carrier.
Tasty addition to your oil pulling ritual. And is best for oily skin as it leaves little oily
residue.
The way coconut oil is processed will affect its uses. Cold pressed coconut oil
(virgin, extra virgin) will retain the coconut scent and will become solid when
room temperature or cooler. Heat processed coconut oil will not have the taste
and smell of coconut, and fractionated coconut oil (the most processed of the
options) will not become solid. The tendency to solidify can be good or bad
for your preparations – for quick dilutions, it is sometimes nice to mix up the
essential oil into a semi-solid coconut oil and then be able to rub on a quick-
melting preparation as it warms to your skin.
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Fractionated Coconut Oil
Literally a fraction of the coconut oil – being that all of the long chain triglycerides
have been removed – fractionated coconut oil is a lightweight emollient that
is a must-have for dry or sensitive skin. Also referred to as FCO, It provides an
effective barrier without clogging pores and leaves your skin feeling smooth and
never greasy. It is considered to be the most cost-effective oil because it will not
go rancid. In fact, some suppliers claim that it can be mixed with other (more
expensive) carrier oils to extend their shelf life. However, once you add essential
oils that begin oxidation process, the carrier oils will begin to lose their shelf life
stability. It is colorless and odorless, and it incorporates perfectly with other oils
without altering their scent, appearance or effectiveness.
Chose this when: Quick dilutions with what you have on hand; enhancing skin healing;
perfect to treat health conditions like infections, open wounds and chronic disease.
2. NUT & SEED CARRIER OILS: ALMOND AND JOJOBA
These oils are probably not in your kitchen for cooking, but they are still very
commonly purchased, easy to work with, and rich sources of skin-health
nutrients. If you are ready to take a step beyond your pantry, these make a good
place to start.
Almond Oil
Very mild in scent and flavor, almond oil is nutrient dense and versatile. Almond
oil is a good topical source vitamins A & E, adding to the many nutritional
benefits that almonds have simply as a food. Traditional uses indicate almond oil
for dry skin conditions, like psoriasis and eczema. As an emollient, almond oil can
be soothing for sore skin. It’s fabulously nutritious and is a favorite for skin.
Jojoba Oil
If you’ve not yet heard of jojoba (or heard it pronounced), it’s ho-HO-ba that
you are looking for. Derived from the seeds, jojoba is actually classified as a
liquid wax, which adds another option to your carrier oil choices. It doesn’t
solidify as quickly as coconut oil does, but the consistency is well suited to deep
penetration and moisturizing. Jojoba has an excellent shelf life, which is perfect
for storing until you need it for small dilution preparations. It has been studied
for anti-inflammatory properties, wound healing ability, and efficacy in face-mask
treatments for acne. It’s one of Sabrina’s favorite and she uses it as a base for
her carrier oil blend.
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Choose these when: Skin is dry or inflamed; nutrients are lacking; versatility and ease
of use are desired. Good for most DIY projects.
Rosehip Seed Oil
This is one of Sabrina’s favorite carrier oils for skin conditions. You don’t have to
use it solo, but it can be a great oil to add into any blend you’re using to boost
the nourishing richness. It’s high in Vitamin C and is a soothing emollient for a
variety of skin conditions. It can even be part of a skin conditioning lotion bar!
Choose this when: Whenever you need additional support for your skin or add this
into healing skin serum.
3. FRUIT CARRIER OILS: APRICOT, AVOCADO, AND GRAPESEED
Easy to remember thanks to kitchen staples, these oils typically come from the
seeds of their respective fruits, as is the case with the other carrier oils. These
choices are as affordable and accessible as they are versatile.
Apricot Oil
Available as expeller pressed, refined, or cold pressed, the difference is simply

texture and preference. Apricot oil’s nutrient profile includes vitamins E and
A as well, or at least the carotenoid precursor to vitamin A. It is edible as well
as beneficial topically. Because it is so incredibly gentle as well as nourishing,
apricot oil is a good choice for applications that will cover a good deal of skin or
that will be applied on children heavily.
Avocado Oil
Avocado as a fruit is one of the best sources of fat and nutrients (and dip!)
you can find. The oil itself, as you might imagine, is an emollient, taken from
the smooth flesh around the pit. An exception to the typical seed-derived oil,
avocado oil is rich in nutrients and excellent at penetrating the skin. In another
animal trial, this one occurring in 2008, avocado oil was also found to have good
wound healing ability. Before elaborating on the study, the researchers noted
that the oil is “rich in nutrient waxes, proteins and minerals, as well as vitamins A,
D and E…an excellent source of enrichment for dry, damaged or chapped skin.”
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Grape Seed Oil
Also a culinary oil, grape seed oil topically is used for its light texture and lack
of residue. Once on and in the skin, grape seed is another oil verified for its
contributions in wound care and healing. The high levels of fatty acid content and
antioxidants in grape seed oil contribute to much of its beneficial composition.
Without the heaviness of more saturated oils, grape seed makes a cleaner topical
application with less of a greasy film.
Choose these when: Creating a massage oil; looking for deep hydration; creating
chapsticks and balms.
4. ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID CARRIER OILS: BORAGE AND EVENING

PRIMROSE
While most of the carrier oils we’ve talked about and what is on the market are
decent sources of essential fatty acids, some oils are considered good sources of
these vital nutrients.
Borage Oil
Taken from the seeds of a flowering perennial herb, borage oil is a potent source
of omega-6 essential fatty acids. While we usually take omega-3 to counter
the unhealthy balance of essential fatty acids that our diet affords, borage oil
as a natural source is a different story.Omega-6, at its root, is actually as anti-
inflammatory as omega-3, which likely aids in the topical benefits of borage
oil. It’s in the overconsumption of junk-food-sources and lack of balance in the
omegas that we begin to see trouble. Borage oil has been used for dermatitis
and other anti-inflammatory preparations.
Evening Primrose Oil
Named for the flowers that open only in the evenings, evening primrose oil
is a more delicate oil that must be cold pressed, refrigerated, and should not
be added to any heat preparations.Typically, evening primrose is consumed
in supplement or culinary form, and of those uses it is highly researched and
evaluated for its benefits as a source of essential fatty acids. For topical use,
results seem to be similar to that of borage: anti-inflammatory effects that
relieve flare ups such as dermatitis.
Although these are culinary oils, we already get large amounts of omega-6 in
the diet. Be cautious with long-term culinary ingestion without professional
guidance.
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Choose these when: Resolving topical inflammation; essential fatty acid deficiency/
imbalance is a problem. Creating hormone-balancing serums and women’s health
blends.
How to Use a Carrier Oil

For simple dilution purposes, start with small amounts of your carrier oil and
work up as you become comfortable and have sanitary ways of storing your
blend. Always place blends into heat-sanitized containers, particularly if they will
stay there for any amount of time.
Start with 1 tsp of carrier oil, or 5ml of oil. It will vary from 60-150 drops
depending on the specific oil. Since it’s oil we are dealing with, the assumption
is that it will be closer to 60 than 100. You can assume 100 for extra safety and
simple dilutions (1% = 1 drop), or you can calculate based on the more generous
60 drops.
Here’s a simple dilution guide (Note some oils need a different dilution amount
but this is a good starting place.):
● 1% dilution = 6 drops of essential oils per 1 ounce of carrier oil = good for
sensitive skin face, genitals, underarms, babies to toddlers
● 2-3% dilution = 12 – 18 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil =
standard adult concentration for massage oils, creams and DIY recipes
● 5% – 10% dilution = 30 – 60 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil
= more for acute conditions like infections. Don’t use for more than a week
at a time.
● 25% dilution = 150 drops of essential oils per 1 ounce of carrier = for one-
time application like wart removal, skin tags, or areas with localized pain.
● 50% dilution = 1:1 ratio of carrier to essential oils = not recommended
unless under the supervision of a trained professional.
Stir the essential oil into the carrier, then apply as indicated. And that’s that!
You’ve successfully diluted your essential oil and enjoyed the added benefit of a
nourishing carrier oil.
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CHAPTER 3
Dilution & Dispersion Guide
We love essential oils because incorporating them into our lives can help us
achieve a better degree of clean living. Diluting essential oils in appropriate
levels for applications is one of the basic standards of safe use, especially when
applying directly to the body. See our free essential oil Dilution Chart to help you
figure out safe percentages for various types of use.
Sometimes this is very easy to achieve. But there are inevitably going to be
occasions when we need to combine essential oils with substances that may not
really “jive” well with their chemistry in pursuit of this standard.
In other words, the essential oil may not adequately mix into these substances
without separation. This in and of itself causes an issue since one of the most
important things about essential oil safety that we need to pay attention
whenever we might be putting ourselves into contact with neat essential oil.
Ultimately, an essential oil’s capability to mix into another substance or liquid
boils down to solubility – both of the essential oil and whatever you are wanting
to mix it into.
Are y’all ready to go back to school?
You may have heard before that “like dissolves like” when it comes to chemistry.
This is true. And it applies to essential oil recipes as well! But what substances
actually serve to dilute or dissolve essential oils has been greatly misrepresented
throughout aromatherapy’s history.
How Essential Oils Mix Into Carrier Oils

By far, the most simple and common way to assure that essential oil is properly
diluted (and so not used at full concentration on the skin) is to use carrier oils.
Carrier oils work nicely to reduce (or dilute) the concentration of essential oils
because their overall chemical qualities match that of essential oils. Both are
lipid-loving substances. Remember that like dissolves like? So, we are able to use
carrier oil to sufficiently dilute our essential oils.
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Solutions and Emulsions With Essential Oils
Real life isn’t always simple, however, so sometimes we need a base beyond just
a carrier oil. That’s where solutions and emulsions come into play – they are a
step up into complexity.
Sometimes we need our essential oils to mix into substances that they are
not normally miscible in – meaning they don’t fully dissolve or mix into each
other. When this is the case, we have two potential options. 1. We can reach
for a substance that will help dissolve the essential oil into the uncooperating
substance, thus creating a solution. 2. We can utilize something with that will
force the essential oil to combine with something it normally wouldn’t, creating
an emulsion.
Solutions: You get a solution when one substance (referred to as a solute) is

dissolved into another substance (known as the solvent).
Substances that can be used to dissolve essential oils include 190 proof alcohol,
perfumer’s alcohol, and 91% isopropyl alcohol. When the essential oil is first
added to one of these substances, it can later gently be added to an aqueous
substance like water, witch hazel, or hydrosol. Likewise, the you can add an
aqueous substance directly to your solubilized mixture.
The essential oil, being dissolved into a substance that cooperates nicely with
these other mentioned substances, is able to be safely incorporated (or really,
diluted) into something it typically would not work well with. In other words, add
your essential oils to the alcohol first, and then to your other ingredients.
Emulsions: An emulsion occurs when one liquid is dispersed through another it is

typically not miscible in.
Where essential oils are concerned, an emulsion occurs through the use of
something called a surfactant or another substance with surfactant properties
– such as liquid soap. Surfactants work by reducing the surface tension of the
substance it is to be dissolved into, allowing for a substance (in this case essential
oils) to be distributed throughout another liquid, such as water. One important
thing to remember is that you need to add your essential oil to your surfactant
first and make sure it is sufficiently mixed with it before attempting to add it to
the other liquid.
So, for example, if you are wanting to safely mix essential oil into your bathwater,
your best bet is to add the essential oil to some liquid soap (good options for this
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are unscented bubble bath or liquid castile soap), mix it in that thoroughly, and
then add that mixture to your bathwater, creating an emulsion.
Want to make a quick pillow or air spray? Diluting essential oils by first solubilizing
them is the way to go. Add your essential oil to some 190 proof alcohol and then
gently add your water to it. The solution you create from the high-proof alcohol
and essential oil is able to then be diluted into the water (using at least a 1:4 ratio
of alcohol to water should ensure some preservation and a longer shelf life as
well!). More practical tips at the bottom of the article.
Prepared Bases for Essential Oil DIYs

A third option to mix your essential oils into would be prepared cosmetic bases.
All of these options may not be completely natural, but there are many supply
companies that carry pre-made lotions, creams, and even sometimes gels that
are intended for you to add your own fragrance product to (and we of course
suggest using essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance!).
These products are created with the additional fragrance load in mind, so they
contain enough surfactant to handle you adding essential oils to them. These can
be especially helpful as they will detail for you exactly how much extra essential
oil can be added to the product, the method to add that essential oil, and their
shelf life will be much longer than what can typically be made in the home.
Another product that could be used to hold essential oil for topical applications is
thickened aloe gel. These gels differ slightly from pure aloe gel in that they have
a thickener like carbomer or xanthan gum added to them which offers some
stability in being able to bind up the essential oil when mixed well enough.
Substances that DON’T Mix With Essential Oils

The above mentioned options are solid choices to reach for when solubilizing or
diluting essential oils or otherwise create some cooperation between them and
liquids they won’t normally mix in. But there are a lot of substances thought to
work with essential oils like this that really do not.
Many substances promoted in aromatherapy traditions or in online DIY recipes

don’t actually blend with essential oils the way people think they do, and this
could potentially leave you at risk for skin irritation or sensitization.
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When I first started learning about essential oils some of the information out
there was misleading or incorrect. When you learn the chemical properties you
learn a lot of what is out there doesn’t actually work. Here’s a list of substances
that cannot dilute or be used to disperse your essential oils:
•• distilled water
•• deionized water
•• witch hazel
•• hydrosols
•• vodka
•• sea or table salt
•• Epsom salts
•• magnesium oil
•• baking soda
•• sugar
•• aloe vera juice
•• pure aloe gel
•• glycerin
•• milk
•• honey
•• peroxide
In a nutshell, the chemical properties of these substances don’t match up with

that of essential oils, so without incorporating a surfactant, like discussed above,
diluting essential oils into these things will not be effective.
A quick note on honey: while it is not recommended to use honey when diluting
essential oils into water, it does contain enough binding properties to mix
essential oils into for quick internal dosing should it be necessary.
Here’s a brief list of products often made in the home done just a little bit better
using the principles for diluting essential oils mentioned above. For DIY products
containing aqueous ingredients, such as water and witch hazel, be sure to make
small batches to use up within a week since home DIY products have short shelf
lives!
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Print out these recipe cards and share one with a friend.
WITCH HAZEL FACIAL TONER

Ingredients
M 6 drops essential oil for skin*
M 1 ½ tsps. 190 proof alcohol
M Witch hazel
Instructions
g Add 6 drops of your favorite essential oil for supporting a healthy complex-
ion to 1 ½ teaspoons of 190 proof alcohol.
g Stir and gently add this mixture to a 1oz bottle, slowly filling the bottle the
rest of the way with witch hazel.
* Customize Your Skin Care with Essential Oils

● Sensitive skin – geranium, helichrysum, rose, lavender
● Acne prone – tea tree, lavender, orange, rosemary
● General healthy complexion – lavender, frankincense
WITCH HAZEL FACIAL TONER

Ingredients
M 6 drops essential oil for skin*
M 1 ½ tsps. 190 proof alcohol
M Witch hazel
Instructions
g Add 6 drops of your favorite essential oil for supporting a healthy complex-
ion to 1 ½ teaspoons of 190 proof alcohol.
g Stir and gently add this mixture to a 1oz bottle, slowly filling the bottle the
rest of the way with witch hazel.
* Customize Your Skin Care with Essential Oils

● Sensitive skin – geranium, helichrysum, rose, lavender
● Acne prone – tea tree, lavender, orange, rosemary
● General healthy complexion – lavender, frankincense
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SHOT GLASS RELAXATION BATH

Ingredients
M 10-20 drops essential oils*
M Liquid castile soap
Instructions
g Add 10-20 drops of your favorite, relaxing essential oils into a shot glass.
g Fill the rest of the glass with liquid castile soap to dilute essential oils properly.
g Stir until the soap takes on a smooth, milky appearance (this let’s you know the
essential oils have been adequately mixed in).
g Add the shot to your running bathwater which will help blend it throughout
your tub.
g If you add more water later, swish it around to incorporate it into the water.
* Some of our favorite essential oils for relaxation and stress relief are suitable for
use in a bathtub. (Avoid hot oils with a low dermal limit.) These include geranium,
ylang ylang, clary sage, marjoram, rose and Roman chamomile.
SHOT GLASS RELAXATION BATH

Ingredients
M 10-20 drops essential oils*
M Liquid castile soap
Instructions
g Add 10-20 drops of your favorite, relaxing essential oils into a shot glass.
g Fill the rest of the glass with liquid castile soap to dilute essential oils properly.
g Stir until the soap takes on a smooth, milky appearance (this let’s you know the
essential oils have been adequately mixed in).
g Add the shot to your running bathwater which will help blend it throughout
your tub.
g If you add more water later, swish it around to incorporate it into the water.
* Some of our favorite essential oils for relaxation and stress relief are suitable for
use in a bathtub. (Avoid hot oils with a low dermal limit.) These include geranium,
ylang ylang, clary sage, marjoram, rose and Roman chamomile.
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QUICK COUNTERTOP CLEANER

Ingredients
M 36 drops essential oil
M 2 Tbls. liquid castile soap
M 8 oz. spray bottle
Instructions
g Add favorite antimicrobial essential oil* to liquid castile soap in an 8 oz spray
bottle.
g Mix thoroughly.
g Fill the rest of the way with distilled water.
* Immune Support or antimicrobial essential oils to choose from include: clove,

lime, peppermint, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, oregano, lemongrass, orange,
geranium, citronella.
QUICK COUNTERTOP CLEANER

Ingredients
M 36 drops essential oil
M 2 Tbls. liquid castile soap
Instructions
g Add favorite antimicrobial essential oil* to liquid castile soap in an 8 oz spray
bottle.
g Mix thoroughly.
g Fill the rest of the way with distilled water.
* Immune Support or antimicrobial essential oils to choose from include: clove,

lime, peppermint, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, oregano, lemongrass, orange,
geranium, citronella.
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Sunburn relief Gel

Ingredients
M 48 drops essential oils
M 4 oz. aloe gel
Instructions
g Add a total of 48 drops of your favorite combination of cooling, anti-inflamma-
tory and analgesic essential oils to 4oz of thickened aloe gel.
g Mix well until the aloe gel becomes milky in appearance.
g Be sure to store this in the refrigerator as a chilled gel helps bring even more
relief to skin suffering too much sun exposure!
Note: For children, reduce the number of drops to 24.
Sunburn relief Gel

Ingredients
M 4 oz. aloe gel
Instructions
g Add a total of 48 drops of your favorite combination of cooling, anti-inflamma-
tory and analgesic essential oils to 4oz of thickened aloe gel.
g Mix well until the aloe gel becomes milky in appearance.
g Be sure to store this in the refrigerator as a chilled gel helps bring even more
relief to skin suffering too much sun exposure!
Note: For children, reduce the number of drops to 24.
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Sleepy-Time pillow Spray

Ingredients
M 60 drops total essential oils*
M 190 proof alcohol
M Distilled water
Instructions
g Add 60 drops of your preferred relaxing and sedative essential oils to 1 table-
spoon + 1 teaspoon of 190 proof alcohol.
g Stir and add to a 2 oz. spray bottle.
g Fill the rest with distilled water.
* Some great essential oils for sleep include: vetiver, clary sage, ylang ylang, laven-
der, angelica, chamomile, neroli, valerian, juniper berry, bergamot. Mix and match
to create your preferred blend for sleep.
Sleepy-Time pillow Spray

Ingredients
M 60 drops total essential oils*
M 190 proof alcohol
M Distilled water
Instructions
g Add 60 drops of your preferred relaxing and sedative essential oils to 1 table-
spoon + 1 teaspoon of 190 proof alcohol.
g Stir and add to a 2 oz. spray bottle.
g Fill the rest with distilled water.
* Some great essential oils for sleep include: vetiver, clary sage, ylang ylang, laven-
der, angelica, chamomile, neroli, valerian, juniper berry, bergamot. Mix and match
to create your preferred blend for sleep.
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CHAPTER 4
Basics of Body Care
Buying organic produce and making DIY cleaners are often at the top of the
priority list when cleaning up chemicals in the home. But an entire section of
toxins is often overlooked in spite of being arguably one of the most dangerous
sources of toxins: body care products. Take the time to learn which toxins should
absolutely be avoided and just how easy it can be to replace them with DIY body
care products.
Do Body Care Companies Actually Care?

The irony of the term “body care” is not lost on the person looking to make better
choices for their skin. With so many skin, cosmetic, and hygiene companies out
there touting body care products, we want to believe they actually do care and
have our skin’s best interests at heart.
A quick look at an ingredients list with an informed eye reveals the truth:
convenience often overshadows quality.
One of my favorite resources for keeping chemical-slinging companies in check is

the Environmental Working Group, and they have this to say about the priorities
that body care companies hold:
As EWG has long known — and as leading medical specialists recently underscored
— many cosmetics and personal care products contain potentially toxic ingredients.
Major cosmetics companies have not publicly committed themselves to removing
harmful ingredients.
As long as production is simple and consumers are happy, business will continue
as usual. Even some companies that pride themselves as organic or all-natural
are not always reliably safe. It’s up to us to learn the ropes and “vote with our
dollars,” choosing (or making!) only safe, natural, truly non-toxic body care
products.
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Ingredients to Avoid in Body Care Products
Body care products such as cosmetics and beauty products are poured on,
rubbed in, left to sit, and sometimes soaked onto and into our skin – the largest
organ of the body!
If you’ve ever made natural topical remedies or if you are familiar with essential
oils, you know that the skin is not only a living and complex organ, but that it is
also our ally in absorbing and transporting substances. In the case of a good anti-
inflammatory oil dilution, this is great! In the case of toxic, hormone-disrupting
chemicals in body care products, this is horrible!
There’s so much to learn about the chemicals used in commercial body care
products – the pronunciation alone could take a full article. Knowing that toxic
ingredients are both dangerous and common can spark fear and anxiety – not
Abundant Life giving traits!
CHEMICALS TO STAY AWAY FROM
Instead of trying to become a full-blown chemist to weed through label

nightmares, we can learn some basics to watch out for and resources to turn to
when in doubt. Some quick ingredients to learn and avoid in body care products
include (but are certainly not limited to):
⚫ Parabens – spotted as a suffix (e.g., ethylparaben) and can indicate

hormone disrupting effects linked with cancer and a shift in natural
puberty patterns, among other issues.
⚫ Phthalates – used pervasively in body care ingredients and packaging,
phthalates are a concern for allergies, asthma, reproductive health, and
more.
⚫ Formaldehyde – used as a preservative but is a known carcinogen and
neurotoxin.
⚫ Triclosan – an antibacterial staple, triclosan can affect the liver and
thyroid, among other concerns.
⚫ Fragrance – a catch-all term that can hide dangerous toxins. See how
dangerous they can be in this report on artificial fragrances.
If you’ll take a peek at the resource list at the bottom of this article, you’ll see the
Environmental Working Group as a reference point multiple times. Their Skin
Deep Database is an easily searchable index for both products and ingredients. If
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you’re ever in doubt about a product or want to systematically educate yourself
on the dangers of toxic additives, absolutely start there!
To really boil this down to the simplest of safety rules for body care products,
remember that what goes on your skin often makes it into the body, especially if
it’s a leave-on product. So, if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t apply it!
You might not want to chug a batch of a fully natural and safe massage oil, but
this “rule” is still a good way to remember that skin care is far more than skin
deep. If you are feeling adventurous – or simply distrustful of marketing tactics –
give some DIY products a shot.
Why We Need to DIY Body Care Products

Just recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally issued a ruling
that officially bans the use of triclocarban, triclosan, and 17 other dangerous
chemicals in hand and body washes. These products have been marketed as
being more effective than good ol’ fashioned soap and water and consumers
have been mislead to purchasing them in their body care products!
“Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing

the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better
than plain soap and water,” Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) said. “In fact, some data suggests that
antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”
Antibacterial product manufacturers have until 2017 to comply with the new
law by removing all products from the market or that violate this ruling or
remove antibacterial active ingredients. But this still isn’t enough to keep us safe.
Triclosan is still in countless other products like deodorants, antiperspirants,
body spray and toothpastes. For a list of products that include triclosan, click
HERE.
Simply put: Antibacterial products can kill both the bad and good bacteria on your
hands, which is not idea for healthy skin and a properly functioning immune
system. In fact, they have been shown to weaken your immune system!
Demystifying Essential Oil DIYs
Don’t click away just yet – you can do this! DIY body care products aren’t just
for the Pinterest-inclined among us. You don’t have to be a fancy blogger or
experienced aromatherapist to make your own toiletries, sans nasty toxins!
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Essential oils make the process even easier, preserving familiar scents and
flavors with just a few drops added. As a bonus, they are loaded with health and
beauty benefits that can change the way we look at hygiene and basic cosmetics
of body care products.
Tips and tricks when working with essential oils to make body care products:
⚫ Dilute appropriately, usually to around 3% of the total volume, in drops –

less for the face, keeping to a maximum of 1.5%. (8)
⚫ Keep blends to a few oils, usually sharing similar or complementary
benefits
⚫ Disperse essential oils into 190 proof alcohol or a lipid before adding
water (oil and water don’t -mix!)
⚫ Store all products in sterilized glass containers
⚫ Make small batches to tweak your formulas and use them before they go
bad. For batches containing water-based ingredients (water, hydrosols,
aloe vera gel, etc.), we recommend making batches weekly and keeping
finished product in cold storage.
6 Body Care DIYs to Start With

Making your own body care products can be rewarding, empowering, and, dare
I say, addictive. Try a few of these basic formulas first to get your feet wet and
confidence built.
1. SOAP
Hand washing was one of the first great improvements in the shift toward
modern medicine. Imagine your doctor moving from a surgery to a birth to
dressing your wound without ever washing their hands! Unfortunately, we
quickly took things a tinge too far, with antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers
coming on the scene in full force.
In normal life, when we aren’t surgeons or chefs, trying to sterilize our hands and
bodies can actually be counterproductive. Our hands come in contact with the
widest range of microbes, giving the immune system opportunity to stay “fit” and
practiced against the threats in our environment.
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Not only do we want to avoid stripping beneficial bacteria or removing the
immune system’s proving ground, we also need to avoid the chemicals added to
antibacterial soaps.
Triclosan is found in most commercial antibacterial soaps, an ingredient once

glossed over by the FDA but now carrying mounting evidence that it’s a risk.
What’s more, triclosan-laden and other antibacterial soaps are not likely any
more effective than simple soap and water washes.
Use essential oils in a homemade soap to fight dangerous microbes while

preserving the balance that the body needs.
DIY Essential Oil Soap Recipe – A simple soap can be made by adding essential oils
into a high-quality melt and pour soap base.
⚫ Melt and Pour Soap Base

⚫ Peppermint essential oil per base instructions
Play with the oil blends, using citrus, tea tree, and other gently antimicrobial
essential oils.
2. TOOTHPASTE
Oral health is much more than cosmetic. While whitening products are best-
sellers in the commercial market, gingivitis remains a dangerous and widespread
health risk. Varying levels of mouth disease are linked with diabetes, heart
disease, and more. Cavities aren’t all we have to worry about!
What’s worse, is that conventional oral health treatments aren’t much better.
Again, loaded with triclosan and other chemicals, antiseptic mouthwashes
introduce chemicals while posing health risks of their own. One study, published
in in 2012, connected certain kinds of mouthwash with heart disease and blood
pressure increases. Doesn’t that defeat some of the purpose?
Check your toothpaste and mouthwash for questionable ingredients like

triclosan and controversial fluoride. Especially with children who will likely
swallow some of the paste, it’s important to avoid toxins and potential risks as
much as possible.
Homemade Essential Oil Toothpaste Recipe – Check out my article on essential oils
for oral health if you are stumped on which oils to use, then add them to these
ingredients:
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⚫ Equal parts baking soda and coconut oil (1/4 c each is good to start with)
⚫ 1-2 tsp. sea salt
⚫ 5-7 drops essential oils
⚫ Optional: 1-2 tsp each stevia or bentonite clay
Mix and place in a small jar or a squeeze bottle. Use a spoon or disposable
wooden scoop to get the paste out and avoid contamination.
3. SHAMPOO
While products that go in our bodies or soak onto the skin are more often
the priority for shifting to natural ingredients, shampoo can’t be overlooked –
especially since it’s so easy to make.
Hair care products are manufactured en masse, and so often that means corners
are cut. The quickest, easiest chemical concoction to strip hair “clean” do the
trick, not to mention all of that ambiguous fragrance added to it.
If toxic additives aren’t enough, most shampoos strip all of the oils from your hair
and scalp, which then conveniently “requires” a conditioner. Meanwhile, your
scalp compensates for the loss by creating even more oil, so you need to wash
more frequently, which means you buy more shampoo! Tricky!
Homemade Essential Oil Shampoo Recipe – A tip from my friend Dr. Axe, this recipe
uses the gentle base of castile soap and adds nourishing natural ingredients:
⚫ 1 1/2 cups (1 can) coconut milk

⚫ 1 1/2 cups liquid castile soap
⚫ 40 drops lavender essential oil
Mix well (a blender might works best!) and add to a BPA-free squeeze bottle.
Store no more than a week in the fridge before using or replacing. Shake before
use.
4. SKIN MOISTURIZERS
We all could stand a little more moisturizing to take care of the skin that works
so hard for us. But products like lotions, creams, and body butters are not just
applied to the skin. We rub it in and make sure it’s all absorbed well!
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Water-based ingredients like lotions and creams are hard to duplicate in the
home without more hard to come by ingredients, and what you can find in the
story typically has mile-long lists of chemicals. As an alternative, we suggest and
easy, in-home DIY, moisturizing body butter.
Look for all of the basic warning ingredients (parabens, fragrance, etc.) when
replacing your standard lotion, but take a stab at making your own body butter,
as well. Not only can you keep the ingredients reliably safe, but you can also
choose essential oils for their health benefits as well.
Essential Oil Hand Cream Lotion Recipe – Lotion-making techniques vary from
simple to complex. Here’s an excellent starter DIY recipe from my good friend Jill
at The Prairie Homestead. Simply combine a few ingredients:
⚫ 1/4 cup shea butter

⚫ 1/8 cup sweet almond oil
⚫ 1 Tbl. beeswax
Carefully melt, then add 20-30 drops essential oils. Stir, then pour into sterilized
jars. Adjust the amount of beeswax for a firmer or softer body butter. Try
nourishing oils like lavender, chamomile, citrus, and myrrh.
5. COSMETICS
Women around the world apply toxic, synthetic ingredients to their face,
including around mucous-membrane eyes and mouths, daily. The chemicals are
blinked into eyes, seeped into pores, and accidentally licked into mouths daily,
accumulating over a woman’s lifespan.
Don’t you want to know those ingredients are safe?
The first stop is the EWG database to identify products that are made without
toxic chemicals, fragrances, and preservatives. Often, this is the only step
someone will consider because it’s hard to believe cosmetics can be replicated
at home. This simply isn’t the case – you can DIY cosmetics just like any other
topical formulation!
DIY Essential Oil Lipstick Recipe – DIY lipstick is nothing more complicated than a
jazzed up lip balm. Here are the main ingredients:
⚫ 2 tsps. sweet almond oil or coconut oil
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⚫ 1 tsp. beeswax / beeswax beads
⚫ 1 tsp. cocoa or shea butter
Melted, then stir in optional coloring such as:
⚫ beet powder
⚫ cinnamon
⚫ turmeric
Finally, remove from heat and stir in a drop or two of essential oil for fragrance
and nourishment, like peppermint, lavender, sweet orange, or lemongrass. See
more information on how to make homemade lipstick here.
CITRUS OIL SAFETY
Note (as a word of caution about citrus oils): most reports state that citrus oils
are phototoxic (can cause excessive burning when exposed to the sun) to varying
degrees. If you choose to use citrus in your lipstick, be careful to only use 1
drop and stick with the list that’s considered safe according to the classic text,
Essential Oil Safety:
⚫ Bergamot Oil (FCF) – Bergaptene/Furanocoumarins is removed

⚫ Blood Orange Oil
⚫ Lemon Oil (Steam Distilled)
⚫ Lime Oil (Steam Distilled)
⚫ Mandarin Oil
⚫ Sweet Orange Oil
⚫ Orange Leaf Oil
⚫ Satsuma Oil (Cold/Expeller Pressed)
⚫ Tangelo Oil
⚫ Tangerine Oil
⚫ Yuzu Oil
Download our free photosensitivity and essential oils guide for more
information. Be sure to visit our Facebook page, and tell us how you like DIY
lipstick!
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6. DEODORANT
Last but not least, we cannot forget the daily topical product that we rub
thoroughly into the skin, right near lymph nodes! Deodorant is often made with
the heavy metal aluminum, among other notable and questionable ingredients –
fragrance is a given, right?
Deodorant is also a product we’re not easily convinced to eliminate. No one

wants body odor to be the first thing that signals a natural lifestyle!
Instead of spending a fortune on safe products or foregoing the use of

deodorant and losing friends, simply make your own homemade deodorant.
Essential Oil Deodorant Recipe – Another recipe formulated by my buddy Jill at The
Prairie Homestead, this will keep you clean and fresh without the toxic overload.
⚫ 1/3 cup coconut oil

⚫ 1/4 cup baking soda
⚫ 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
⚫ 4 Tbls. cornstarch
⚫ Essential oils-try tea tree, sweet orange, lavender, frankincense, etc.
Combine the dry ingredients first, then add coconut oil and up to 10-15 drops
essential oils. Add more dry or wet ingredients as necessary for consistency;
store in a jar or roll-up tube.
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PART TWO
Our Favorite Non-Toxic Solutions

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CHAPTER 5
10 Natural Ingredients for
Young-Looking Skin
For clean skincare products to be worth the investment, it is necessary that only
natural ingredients be used. In fact, synthetic preservatives and fillers are the
enemy to enjoying younger-looking skin.
If you want to avoid wrinkles and unsightly lines in your golden years, remember
the age-old adage, You are what you eat. Not only is this true of the foods you
feed your body through your mouth, and it is true of the foods you feed your
skin and body topically.
The Importance of Feeding Your Skin Well

And make no mistake — what you apply on your skin is largely consumed into
your skin and body when it comes to clean skincare product ingredients, which
is why you need to be so selective in what you choose! The bottom line is, just
like the foods you choose to put in your mouth, if you want to look and feel like
junk food, feed your skin non-organic, synthetic, and toxic ingredients that are so
prevalent in both inexpensive and expensive luxury skincare products today.
However, chances are you are reading this because you want the smoothest,
firmest, healthiest, and youngest-looking skin possible (and to feel your best
and avoid serious health issues while you’re at it), right? In which case, you are
definitely in the right place.
So, before we get to those 10 most effective ingredients to feed your skin, here
is something important you first need to know to AVOID premature aging and
serious potential health problems…
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Why USDA Certified Organic is Important
Whether you are feeding it to your body through your mouth or skin, synthetic
ingredients and pesticides and other agricultural chemicals can be sources of
hormone-disrupting, cancer-causing, reproductive-toxic chemicals.
(And in the case of skincare products, many contain penetration enhancers

designed to make chemicals infiltrate your skin more deeply… that means they’re
designed to suck those toxins into your body more aggressively. YIKES!)
This is one reason why choosing clean skincare products – and foods whenever
possible — with the USDA Certified Organic label is so important. The closer to
nature that anything you feed your body through your skin or mouth is, the
better for you and the planet it is.
However, please BEWARE of getting bamboozled by words like “organic” and

“wild-crafted” and other natural-sounding words in promotions and on labels,
especially when it comes to skincare products. If it doesn’t actually show the
USDA Certified Organic seal (or the independent scrutinization/certification
equivalent in other countries), be very cautious and take a very close look at their
ingredients label.
Words like “organic” are thrown about very loosely today to trick people into
buying… even though, when you look closely at the label, they may only contain
a very small portion of total ingredients that are actually organic. In fact, they can
slap “organic” on the front label even if just one product is organic while ALL the
rest are synthetic and toxic!
How can they get away with it? Well, claims such as “wild-crafted,” “non-toxic,”
“plant-based” and “free of” are not really regulated – in the cosmetics industry
especially – nor do they have legal definitions.
Your “natural” beauty cream may contain cancer-causing petrochemicals, for

instance (as was revealed in 40 percent of such products in one study, and it’s all
perfectly legal.
Even stating “organic” isn’t a guarantee of safety, as these “poser organic”

products do not have to meet actual USDA organic standards, which are rigorous
and only a select number of cosmetics companies have actually achieved this
status.
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If you want to be sure you’re getting only the good stuff for your skin (and
nothing else), only the USDA Certified Organic seal (or its equivalent in other
countries, such as ECOCERT in France) can guarantee this.
If a product is USDA Certified Organic, it means it:
⚫ Contains at least 95 percent true organic ingredients

⚫ The remaining 5 percent of ingredients are on an approved safe and
nontoxic list
⚫ Even the natural ingredients used must be raised free of synthetic
additives, including pesticides, chemical fertilizers, petrochemicals, and
dyes
⚫ Was not processed using industrial solvents or irradiation
⚫ Is free of genetically modified organisms (non-GMO)
In other words, it means — independent of any claims the company makes for
itself — the product has been proven organic, in terms of both the ingredients
used and how they were raised on the farm.
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USDA Certified Organic standards prohibit the use of sewage sludge, synthetic
fertilizers, and genetic engineering, and require producers to maintain
the integrity of organic crops, preventing contact between organic and
conventionally grown crops, as well as contact with prohibited pesticides and
fertilizers.
The bottom line here?
Because toxic and synthetic ingredients and byproducts can contribute to early
aging — and, worse, they may be carcinogenic and disruptive to hormones — it’s
more important than ever to care about high organic standards for whatever you
put into your body, whether it’s through your mouth or skin!
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10 Most Effective Clean Skincare Ingredients
Here’s a wonderful thing about your skin…No matter how old you are or what
issues you may have, your skin may be THE #1 easiest thing you can improve on
your body. Your skin is highly receptive to positive change.
Of course, the artificial and toxic ingredients found in MOST anti-aging and other
skin products today are not that “positive change” your skin needs. Living things
do not thrive on synthetic things, after all. Meanwhile, though, as always nature
knows what it is doing, and it does provide.
And on that note, below and based on research are 10 of nature’s most powerful
ingredients to feed your skin. They’re presented in countdown style to the big #1.
However, it must be noted that of course there is some subjectivity with any list
like this.
Everyone’s skin shares many similarities, but each person’s skin – and what each
person would like to improve with their skin — is also unique. As such, certain
ingredients may rank higher for you personally.
With that said, these ingredients were chosen for their effectiveness and the
range of benefits they provide. Again, though, comes the big caveat…Please
make certain that whatever products you choose that provide these ingredients
is USDA Certified Organic (or your country’s equivalent.)
I started Purity Woods along with my wife, Iwona, a cosmetologist, because

we couldn’t find clean skincare products that were both truly effective and
independently certified organic and safe. We’ve quickly grown into one of the
most successful organic clean skincare lines because of our commitment to
providing THE safest and most effective skincare products.
Therefore, I hope you’ll personally TRY the Age-Defying Dream Cream to

experience first-hand how fast and how well it truly works. Now onto those
healthy ingredients your skin finds absolutely delicious…
After reviewing these ingredients below, please do head to Purity

Woods and read about the #1 bestselling USDA Certified
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10. CAMELLIA SEED OIL (CAMELLIA OLEIFERA)
Also known as the oil-seed camellia and tea oil camellia, this remarkable oil
comes from cold-pressing the seeds of camellia oleifera, a flowering evergreen
shrub native to Asia that the Japanese call Tsubaki, or “rose of winter.”
⚫ Camelia seed oil has a molecular structure and weight similar to the skin’s
natural oil, so it is absorbed well deeply into the skin.
⚫ Rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, camelia seed oil is excellent for
moisturizing skin, helping to achieve velvety smoothness.
⚫ It’s also loaded with nutrients that strongly support a youthful glow and
combat signs of aging.
Camelia seed oil is particularly rich in squalene, which is an important part

of the skin’s hydration system and which helps protect skin against external
environmental elements and the “old-looking” skin they can otherwise cause.
Bottom line is that camelia oleifera is one of the best-kept Eastern skin secrets…
and now you are in on the secret!
9. COCOA SEED BUTTER (THEOBROMA CACAO)
Hey, if it comes from the same plant as chocolate – the Cacao tree – it’s got to be
good, right? And this classic clean skincare ingredient truly is.
⚫ Cocoa seed butter is rich in natural compounds that promote soft, supple,
and radiant-looking skin.
⚫ It is high in oleic acids, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, vitamin E, and vitamin
K, which can reduce the appearance of aging, such as wrinkles and fine
lines.
⚫ Cocoa seed butter is also high in stearic acid, which can actually help
eliminate dirt, sweat, and excess sebum from the skin.
And it contains compounds that can help lock moisture into the skin… tighten the
skin… enhance the skin’s appearance of brightness… and even support healthy
inflammation in the skin.
Bottom line is that your skin loves cocoa seed butter as much as your mouth
loves chocolate.
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8. ASTAXANTHIN EXTRACT
Exposing ourselves to too much sun over the years can get us in trouble, just like
exposing ourselves too much in other ways can also get us trouble (not that I’d
know that personally, mind you.)
⚫ In fact, one of the biggest reasons skin can look wrinkled, weathered, and
otherwise “old” is because of an excess of sun over the years.
⚫ Enter the superstar ingredient called astaxanthin.
⚫ Astaxanthin comes from both certain marine plants and animals
(astaxanthin sourced from organic algae is most recommended.)
⚫ It’s a very highly effective “carotenoid,” an antioxidant that provides
superior protection for skin.
And it has very powerful blocking properties against the sun’s UV rays. This
supports the skin in combating photoaging and that “weathered look,” such as
the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles from sun-related damage.
Astaxanthin has also been shown in clinical studies to help with elasticity, skin
moisture, and moisture retention, and in promoting skin smoothness while
decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
7. SUNFLOWER SEED OIL (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS)
Sunflower oil, prized for centuries by Native Americans, is rich in vitamin E, an

antioxidant powerhouse that can also ward off damage caused by overexposure
to the sun.
What’s more, sunflower seed oil contains beneficial linoleic acid — even more
than olive oil — which has skin barrier-enhancing properties.
In fact, sunflower seed oil is so good for your skin that when adult volunteers
applied six drops of sunflower seed oil to their forearm twice a day for five
weeks, they had improved the integrity of the outer layer of their skin as well as
improved hydration.
If you’re looking for the ultimate hydrator for your skin, sunflower seed oil fits
the bill.
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6. MANGO SEED BUTTER (MANGIFERA INDICA)
Mango butter, which can be cold-pressed from the seed, has absolutely
exceptional skin-enhancing effects.
Rich in vitamin C, mango seed butter can help to enhance collagen synthesis for
smoother, plumper, and brighter-looking skin while acting as a protective factor
against skin damage from the sun.
Mango seed butter provides supreme moisturizing and soothing benefits. It

provides your skin with an abundance of antioxidants and vitamins, including
vitamin A, known for smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
Fun fact: In India, the mango tree is a sacred symbol of love and some believe
that they can even grant wishes. If your wish is for younger-looking skin, at least,
they certainly and literally deliver!
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5. ALOE VERA JUICE (ALOE BARBADENSIS)
If you have an aloe vera plant at home, cut off a leaf, and scoop out the gel
inside. Applying this vitamin- and enzyme-rich gel to your skin may help with
exfoliation and has powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing effects (it’s great
for anti-aging and, as many already know, also great for cuts and other skin
wounds.)
It has also been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and
boost elasticity in human skin.
Interestingly, research showed that consuming aloe gel can also be beneficial
because it may increase collagen production and decrease the collagen-
degrading MMP-1 gene expression.
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Researchers went so far as to say, “[O]ral aloe gel supplementation may be a
novel anti-aging strategy that prevents and repairs cutaneous [skin] photoaging.”
NOTE: Aloe vera can have a laxative effect when taken internally, so start with a
very small amount to avoid any… ahem… surprises.
4. CAMU CAMU EXTRACT (MYRCIARIA DUBIA)
Camu camu is fun to say, but that’s the least of its benefits. It’s a low-growing
shrub that grows near rivers in the western and central Amazon basin in South
America, and its berries are even more of a nutrition powerhouse for you than
the famed açai berry.
Camu camu is a rich source of polyphenols including flavonoids, phenolic acids,

tannins, stilbenes, and lignans. With a higher phenolic and vitamin C content
than many other tropical fruits, camu camu is bursting with antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory power.
Because of this, applying camu camu extract to your skin may provide a range
of powerful antiaging benefits, such as lightening the appearance of dark spots,
smoothing the appearance of wrinkles, and evening out your complexion.
The high concentration of vitamin C in camu camu is a powerful way to stimulate

collagen production and supports antioxidant protection against photodamage
from the sun.
Along with the amazing benefits of applying it to your skin, also note that eating
camu camu has shown strong potential to help with weight loss, protect the liver
from injury, and prevent immune-related disease.
As noted in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: “[T]here

is a pressing need to increase the visibility of natural products such as camu camu
to point to their potential benefits in populations that are not only aging but also
experiencing the negative effect of inflammatory and oxidative conditions.”
It can be both eaten and applied topically to the skin; whatever products you use
that contain camu camu, though, make 100% certain it is USDA Certified Organic
to ensure purity.
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3. GERMAN CHAMOMILE EXTRACT (CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA)
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria), also known as German chamomile, is not

just another pretty flower. This natural plant has very impressive antioxidant,
antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, to say the least.
While chamomile tea and extracts may be useful for dampening systemic
inflammation, chamomile applied to the skin penetrates below your skin’s
surface to the deeper layers and has a soothing, anti-inflammatory effect that
helps to calm dry or irritated skin areas.
It’s also excellent for promoting the appearance of tighter and healthier “plump-
looking” skin.
2. INDIAN GOOSEBERRY EXTRACT (PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA)
Indian gooseberry is a medicinal plant long used in ayurvedic systems of

medicine to restore lost vitality and vigor.
⚫ Ayurvedic texts consider Indian gooseberry to be a Rasayana, which is a

compound ideal for longevity and rejuvenation.
⚫ And science is showing that is precisely the case.
⚫ Indian gooseberry is a very rich source of vitamin C, amino acids, minerals,
and phenolic compounds – all reasons why it’s so beneficial to apply to
your skin.
Indian gooseberry stimulates pro-collagen (a precursor of collagen) while

protecting your skin from sun damage, helping to prevent dark spots and
wrinkles. It’s also known for shrinking and unclogging your pores, leading to a
fresher, smoother skin appearance.
1. MAPLE LEAF EXTRACT (ACER RUBRUM, ACER SACCHARUM, ACER

PENNSYLVANICUM)
Native Americans have long treasured maple leaves for their healing properties.
Modern science is finally catching up and seems to be in total agreement.
Because new research shows that maple leaf extracts may be amongst the
closest things we have on earth to a real fountain of youth!
You see, it turns out that maple leaves are packed with phenolic compounds
that can boost elastin and may restore the look of youth to your skin better than
anything else out there.
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When researchers looked in detail at red maple leaves, they found 106 such
compounds, including 11 that may have never been discovered before and 75
that weren’t known to exist in red maple until now.
Now, perhaps THE key reason skin can increasingly look wrinkled, saggy, and
otherwise “old” is because the elastin in the skin that maintains skin’s elasticity
increasingly breaks down.
Well, certain glucitol-core-containing “gallotanins” in maple leaves were even

found to inhibit this breakdown of elastin in the skin, and at the same time, they
may also fight skin inflammation and lighten age spots.
The researchers described them as having the potential to tighten up skin like a
plant-based Botox, and with just topical application — not an injection.
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CHAPTER 6
Natural Teeth Whitening Hacks
Having white teeth has been “fab” for many more years than one may realize. But
new natural teeth whitening hacks allow you to avoid the health risks associated
with some of the common teeth whitening methods out there.
The Dental Associates of the Ozarks go into detail on the old ways different cultures
would whiten their teeth. It’s rather… interesting. It involves anything from chewing
on sticks, using acid then filing the teeth, and brushing with urine. Being that people
would resort to these options, think about how long the teeth whitening trend has
been around!
In the late 1800s, dentists used chlorine to stop and restore the yellow hint on
teeth. This process continued until 1960 when dentist William Klusimer used
Hydrogen Peroxide to create a peroxide-based whitening agent. Moving forward
to 1989, another teeth whitening ingredient was introduced: carbamide peroxide.
It exploded in the dental world due to it being claimed to show “fewer side effects.”
Learn more about why we recommend THIS home whitening device.
What Causes Stains And Yellow Teeth?

It’s very likely that a lifetime of drinking coffee, munching on berries, and enjoying
an evening glass of Merlot has gradually transformed your white and vibrant teeth
into dull, stained, discolored duds. By understanding what caused your teeth to
become yellow and brown, you can finally start to reverse the discoloration for
good with our favorite natural teeth whitening device.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Food and drinks are the most common culprits of staining the outer layer of your
teeth. Coffee, wine, soda, and other dark-colored favorites easily stain tooth enamel
and leave your smile looking unattractive.
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AGE
Age-related discoloration occurs when the inner dentin and outer enamel
structures of the tooth both become discolored. It’s hard to avoid, especially since
enamel thinks with age and allows discolored layers of your teeth to show through
more distinctly.
POOR HABITS
Of course, poor dental hygiene habits can make your smile look less than radiant.
If you’re not already brushing and flossing twice a day, start now! You can’t change
your poor habits in the past, but you can stop them now to help yourself in the
future. You can quit smoking, cut down on sugar, and throw your teeth a lifeline.
5 Health Risks of Whitening Your Teeth

It’s no secret that having pearly white teeth is a never-ending trend. It boosts
confidence, glows, and often time impresses the ones around you. It used to be
a way for people to show they were wealthy and cared greatly about their image.
Unfortunately, no one focused on the risks “traditional” teeth whitening can cause.
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1: HORRIBLE BLEACHING CHEMICALS
Carbamide peroxide is the main ingredient in most standard teeth-whitening

products. It breaks down into hydrogen peroxide to bleach the color of your teeth
through chemical reactions. The ADA considers this a safe way to brighten teeth,
but let’s stop to think about it: we are bleaching our teeth and exposing them to
the same type of chemicals we’d use to clean a dirty bathtub. That shouldn’t be the
standard for how to whiten teeth!
Research shows that strong whitening products, especially those containing

between 30 and 35 percent of peroxide, can burn the soft tissue of the gums
and create painful irritation. Many adults using at-home whitening kits have also
reported systemic effects like an upset stomach and burning mouth and throat.
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2: UNBEARABLE SENSITIVITY ISSUES
Tooth sensitivity is by far the most common side effect of traditional tooth
whitening. You probably recognize sensitivity as that gut-wrenching zing you
feel when you eat something hot or cold, feel cold air blow across your teeth, or
accidentally touch a tooth too hard. Whitening causes painful sensitivity because
the peroxide must penetrate your hard tooth structure and expose nerves in order
to oxidize the molecules that cause staining.
3: GINGIVAL IRRITATION
Your teeth and gums go hand-in-hand, so of course when one hurts, the other
suffers, too. Due to the harsh chemicals that are being used, it can cause harm to
the gums. Typically, the irritation begins within a day of whitening and may last up
to several days after the treatment. Healthy gums are usually moist and smooth,
but whitening treatments can cause dehydration and demineralization so the teeth
can appear whiter, causing the gums to suffer.
4: TOOTH STRUCTURE DAMAGE
When the teeth undergo an aggressive bleaching treatment, the structure becomes
susceptible to damage brought by demineralization. There have been studies that
show these treatments change the makeup of your tooth’s surface, as well as the
microstructure of enamel crystals. Whitening your teeth could lead to them looking
worse when their structure gets damaged? Doesn’t sound like a fair trade.
5: HARMFUL TO DENTAL RESTORATIONS
There is a chance the peroxide being used overpowers the amount of mercury
found in the materials being used to fill cavities. Based on the age of the cavity
filling, time of application, and concentration of peroxide, harm can be done to your
previous dental work.
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Best Natural Teeth Whitening Options
Don’t worry, there are other methods to whiten teeth other than using peroxide
and bleach. The following are a few old and new remedies that truly work! No more
peroxide, no more bleach, and definitely no more pain when you use these natural
teeth whitening options.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND WATER SWISH
Stubborn stains are the toughest to get rid of, but they’re no match for powerful
and natural ACV. Combine a teaspoon of ACV with a ½ cup of water. Simply swish
for 30 seconds, spit and rinse. Just be sure to avoid overusing this natural remedy
because ACV is highly acidic and can erode enamel if misused.
OIL PULLING
Yes, oil pulling, another natural favorite! This traditional Indian folk remedy is more
popular than ever before because it naturally improves oral hygiene, removes
toxins from the mouth, and helps your teeth look a few shades whiter.
Oil pulling is simple — place a spoonful of coconut oil, sunflower oil, or another
natural oil into your mouth and swish for 20 minutes. Once time is up, spit the oil
into the trash and rinse your mouth. The gross toxins, bacteria, and debris in your
mouth will be pulled out by the oil, leaving your teeth and gums healthier and
brighter.
LED LIGHT
LEDs, or “light-emitting diodes”, produce light differently than a standard

incandescent or fluorescent light bulb. Though LEDs release extremely bright
light when an electrical current is present, they don’t produce the wasted heat
energy that other types of lights do. This makes it possible for LEDs to deliver total
efficiency from the second they turn on.
LED light functions as a catalyst to the whitening process and accelerates the
results of any natural whitening agent you apply to your teeth. Thanks to the power
and efficiency of LED lights, you only need 10 to 20 minutes a day to see dramatic
results.
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WHITENING AGENT MADE WITH ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS
It’s important to remember that LED light technology can’t really whiten your teeth
on its own. You need to apply a whitening agent for the LED light to stimulate. You
know to skip the harsh peroxide, but what should you use instead? Try a natural
gel-like Real White Whitening Gel instead! It is formulated with the very best natural
ingredients to help your teeth look whiter and feel stronger: extra virgin olive oil,
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1. Apply Real White Whitening gel directly to dry teeth with your finger
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3. Let it rest on your teeth until the system turns off (it’s only 16 minutes; it’s
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4. Once treatment is over, remove the system and rinse it with warm water
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The system is cordless and rechargeable making it perfect for on-the-go use!
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Regular Oral Health Maintenance
The importance of regular brushing and flossing can’t be overstated. If you can
diligently brush and floss every morning and night, you’ll stop plaque and tartar from
forming on your teeth and gums, which means you’ll also stop stains in their tracks!
Just be sure to use the right oral care products. Instead of a conventional toothpaste
loaded with toxins like fluoride, try using an all-natural cleaner like Dirty Mouth
Toothpowder. A combination of bentonite clay, white kaolin clay, aluminum-free
baking soda, and organic essential oils combine to re-mineralize your teeth, soothe
your gums, remove plaque and bacteria, and give you a more confident smile. You
can even make your own if you have the time.
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CHAPTER 7
Vaginal Atrophy & Feminine Cream
There’s a subject that doesn’t get talked about enough but that many women
experience – the vaginal atrophy symptoms that can happen naturally with aging
and menopause. This post includes a lot of research and experience to help anyone
struggling with these challenges.
Let’s look at some of the current treatment options and cover one of my favorites
(and often overlooked) – the use of the natural hormone DHEA – for effectively
treating a more comprehensive range of vaginal atrophy symptoms.
We’ll explore the scientific research and clinical findings relating to the preferred
vaginal atrophy treatment method, non-prescription topical DHEA cream.
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What Is Vaginal Atrophy?
With aging, menopause, and hormonal changes some 75% of post-menopausal
women suffer from vaginal atrophy which can include,
⚫ vulvar-vaginal thinning and irritation

⚫ painful intercourse due to excessive vaginal dryness
⚫ increased vaginal and bladder infections (due to decreased normal flora,
loss of lactobacilli, and increased pH)
⚫ leaking urine
⚫ increased skin disorders affecting the urogenital tract (vulvodynia,
vestibulitis, hypertrophic dystrophy, dermatitis)
⚫ decreased desire, arousal, and orgasm
⚫ pelvic prolapse symptoms such as pressure and trouble eliminating
Younger women can experience these symptoms as well.
Before menopause, a woman’s ovaries produce many of her sex hormones

including estrogen. This female hormone maintains the health and integrity
of the vaginal lining. During peri-post menopause, women experience
declining hormone levels including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
Women’s ovaries gradually decrease producing these hormones causing vaginal

lining shrinkage and drying due to decreased healthy secretions. Muscle loss also
occurs. The lining becomes less elastic and thin, causing irritation and discomfort.
The ovaries predominantly stop producing estrogen after menopause.
These and the other symptoms women experience from these decreasing
hormones are life-affecting.
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the involuntary leakage of urine, has been
estimated to affect over 50% of women between the ages of 20 to 80 years and
was reported at 47% in a younger group consisting of women between 20 and 49
years of age.
Women may suffer from decreased libido. The decline in androgens such as
testosterone and DHEA are particularly associated with diminishing libido.
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Increased pain during intercourse, increased post-coital infections and the
decreased libido associated with vaginal atrophy have also been shown to
increase the level of overall sexual distress in women. Sexual distress has been
associated with a higher incidence of depression and relationship conflicts with
more than 40% of women in the United States reporting sexual problems.
Yet only 20% to 25% of symptomatic women having vaginal atrophy seek medical
treatment.
Lack of reporting symptoms to a doctor can be due to embarrassment, and/

or a lack of awareness of vaginal health or treatment options. Women cannot
readily examine their vulva or vagina, and can’t see the tissue changes that
are otherwise easily visible to a physician. A physician can see extreme tissue
changes in terms of color (pale or red), dryness, thinning, and irritation (red or
raw patches).
Women may also mistake their symptoms for common irritations, allergies,
or infections. More often the changes are so gradual, that the symptoms go
unnoticed until there is pain, discharge, or incontinence.
The current life expectancy for American women is greater than 80 years old (as
benchmarked in 2010 census data) and continues to increase. Given the average
age of menopause, the onset is 50.5 years, it is estimated that women may
expect to live almost 40% of their entire lives after menopause in this discomfort
and decreased quality of life.
Unlike hot flashes which usually end even without treatment, vaginal atrophy
symptoms usually increase in severity over time.
Decreasing hormones are also an important clinical health issue beyond

vaginal health. Hot flashes, bone loss, fat accumulation, loss of muscle mass
and strength, memory loss, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 Diabetes are
additional concerns.
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Current Treatment Options Are Ineffective
Traditional treatment options for vulvar-vaginal atrophy are only partially
effective in addressing the many symptoms. Additionally, there are known safety
risks.
Treatment for vulvar-vaginal irritation and pelvic support issues has been
traditionally limited to lubricating creams and OTC options, herbal therapies,
estrogen therapies, and other prescriptions, Kegel/pelvic-strengthening exercise,
and surgery.
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Lubricants And Vaginal Moisturizing Creams
While helpful for lubrication these products are primarily cosmetic and do not
treat underlying concerns. They may help with irritation and painful intercourse
due to reducing dryness.
⚫ Water-based lubricants include: K-YJelly, FemGlide, Summer’s Eve and

others are non-staining. Silicone-based lubricants include Pink, Pure
Pleasure, and others.
⚫ Oil-based lubricants include using mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or baby oil.
These are not recommended as they can actually cause irritation and have
also been associated with high rates of latex condom breakage.
⚫ Vaginal moisturizers include Replens, Moist Again, Fresh Start, and K-Y
Liquibeads.
Natural solutions such as organic coconut oil-based homemade lubricants,

Ayurveda ghee (combined with herbs), and an OTC organic lubricant are also
available and do not contain the additional chemicals that can be seen in other
commercial lubricants and vaginal moisturizing solutions.
Herbal therapies have been used and a number of OTC herbal remedies are
available containing black cohosh, soy isoflavones, magnolia bark, and other
ingredients.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reports a concern

that many of the early studies of black cohosh were poorly designed and did not
evaluate its safety and effectiveness beyond 6 months of use.
A soy-rich diet has been shown to be helpful in some cases, but more research is
needed.
Soy products – like Estroven and Remifemin – may not be appropriate for women
having breast cancer. Also, some doctors have advised women to only use non-
GMO fermented soy foods such as miso or tempeh in moderation.
This chart summarizes the above treatment options:
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Estrogen Therapies For Vaginal Atrophy
One common treatment for vaginal atrophy is to replace the diminished estrogen
levels through a variety of potential chemicals, creams, or other means.
LOW-DOSE VAGINAL ESTROGEN THERAPY
Predominant medical therapy of vaginal dryness and pain has been with vaginal
estrogen.
This therapy can be prescribed as vaginal tablets, creams, or rings. These are
delivered locally within the vagina and therefore minimize estrogen increases in
blood levels along with related possible side effects. They help improve the thickness
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and elasticity of the vaginal lining but do not affect the deeper tissue or supporting
muscles, nor does research show that they address incontinence issues.
Examples include prescription medications, Vagifem, Premarin, Estring, and Estrace.

Due to the estrogen content, vaginal estrogen therapy is not recommended for
some women. Women with breast cancer or women with a history of stroke or
heart attack, blood clots, or liver disease should not opt for estrogen replacement
therapies.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) & VAGINAL HEALTH
Estrogen products, alone or in combination, that raise levels of the hormone

throughout the body (systemically), not just in the vagina, are referred to as
“hormone replacement therapy (HRT)”. These products address vaginal atrophy
and related pain during sex in postmenopausal women as well as addressing other
common symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats.
Despite their benefits on vasomotor symptoms, 40% of women receiving systemic

estrogen therapy have persistent vaginal symptoms. Additionally, some studies
conclude that HRT has been associated with worsening urinary incontinence.
⚫ HRT, typically not bio-identical including estrogen and progestins (differs

from bio-identical progesterone) is not known to address libido although
pain during sexual intercourse may be diminished.
⚫ HRT therapy has been shown to help prevent osteoporosis.
⚫ Hormone replacement therapy prescriptions may contain estrogen alone
or may include progestogen (synthetic progesterone) along with estrogen.
There are known risks relating to increased risk of blood clots, breast cancer,
heart attack, and stroke with oral administration.
My friend, Dr. Anna, has a strong preference from clinical and scientific experience
and research that hormone replacement should only be bio-identical and in the
lowest effective dose initially to achieve optimal results.
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Kegel And Pelvic Floor Strengthening Exercises
Kegel exercises strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle and can improve symptoms
of incontinence, as well as arousal and orgasm. They can also prevent or improve
symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, in which the uterus or bladder bulges into the
vagina due predominantly to muscle weakness.
⚫ Kegel exercises involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of your pelvic
floor, which holds your uterus and bladder above your vagina. Learn to do
Kegels correctly at:
⚫ Women can also use jade balls/Lelo balls/kegel balls

⚫ It is also important to avoid exercises that cause increased pressure on the
pelvic floor.
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Here is a summary of the estrogen treatment options, as well as the pelvic
floor health (Kegels) options:
Surgical Options For Vulvar Rejuvenation

Surgical options have traditionally included specific surgeries focused on vulvar
rejuvenation as well as those to support pelvic support and incontinence issues.
These are currently viewed as two different categories of surgical intervention, one
for functional health reasons (incontinence and prolapse) and one viewed primarily
as cosmetic.
1. LABIAPLASTY & VAGINOPLASTY VIEWED AS PRIMARILY COSMETIC.
Many women view these procedures as important for their self-esteem and sexual
satisfaction. However, most mainstream health organizations still consider them as
cosmetic.
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American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released statistics in 2014 that
revealed a 49% increase (from 5,070 surgeries to 7.535) in labiaplasty and other
genital cosmetic procedures. A detailed review of these procedures can be found at
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312147/.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have stated in 2007, and
reaffirmed in 2014 that,
“So-called “vaginal rejuvenation,” “designer vaginoplasty,” “revirgination,” and

“G-spot amplification” are vaginal surgical procedures being offered by some
practitioners. These procedures are not medically indicated, and the safety and
effectiveness of these procedures have not been documented. Clinicians who
receive requests from patients for such procedures should discuss with the patient
the reason for her request and perform an evaluation for any physical signs or
symptoms that may indicate the need for surgical intervention. Women should be
informed about the lack of data supporting the efficacy of these procedures and
their potential complications, including infection, altered sensation, dyspareunia,
adhesions, and scarring.”
G-SHOT INJECTION
This is the injection of collagen or Hyaluronic acid injected into the G spot. 87% of
recipients in one pilot study reported increased sexual arousal and gratification.
2. PELVIC SUPPORT & INCONTINENCE SURGERY: VIEWED AS

ADDRESSING FUNCTIONAL AND URINARY INCONTINENCE ISSUES.
MONALISA TOUCH LASER THERAPY
This vaginal laser treatment was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for aesthetic use in 2014, including approval for gynecologic use.
The laser technology results in tissue regeneration and addresses several

symptoms relating to vaginal atrophy. In particular, the vaginal mucosa tissue
becomes more nourished and hydrated; the epithelium becomes thicker and
regains some elasticity. It also reestablishes a more acidic vaginal pH. It is not FDA
approved for treating urinary incontinence. The procedure is relatively new, and is
not normally covered by insurance, and can be expensive.
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PELVIC PROLAPSE & INCONTINENCE SURGERIES
Research prior to 2014 has shown that about 3% of U.S. women will have
symptoms of prolapse in a given year. According to the authors of one study
published in 2014, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 300,000
U.S. women undergo surgery for prolapse every year.
The two most common surgeries are uterosacral ligament suspension and
sacrospinous ligament fixation. This study, partly funded by the National Institute
of Health Office of Research on Women’s Health, found positive outcomes for both
treatments relating to prolapse symptoms and a small risk of side effects.
While these procedures may address pelvic prolapse and incontinence issues they
do not address many of the other major symptoms of vaginal atrophy including
dryness and itching, pain with intercourse, or libido/sexual satisfaction.
NON-TRADITIONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE SERMS & DHEA
Less known hormone therapy treatment options include selective estrogen

receptor modulators (SERMs) and the use of DHEA.
SERMS
Women suffering from vaginal atrophy may utilize SERMs, rather than traditional
estrogen therapies, for relief. SERMs block or activate the estrogen receptors in
certain areas of the body and not others. This can make them safer than estrogen
therapy alone especially in a woman having a history or family history of breast
cancer. SERMs can also relieve other menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes
and even bone density.
SERMS with positive vulvar-vaginal effects include lasofoxifene and ospemifene.

These SERMs improve vaginal atrophy and reduce vaginal pH and more, but do
have potentially serious side effects. More research is ongoing but this is an exciting
new area of addressing vaginal atrophy.
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DHEA – The Perfect Natural Solution
While most research and available treatments have been focused on the effects
of diminishing estrogen and testosterone, there is another key hormone that has
been found to play an important role in addressing vaginal atrophy symptoms, and
that is dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
DHEA is an androgen, like testosterone. Androgens are important to the

integrity of skin, muscle, and bone (in both males and females) and have a role in
maintaining libido. They also improve energy level and mental alertness, provide
cardiovascular protection by lowering cholesterol and enhance bone building (by
increasing calcium retention).
DHEA originates from the adrenal gland. It is an inactive precursor that leads to
the production of active sex hormones like androgens or estrogens in specific cells
and tissues. As estrogen levels naturally decrease it is DHEA that continues to be a
remaining source of estrogens and androgens in the woman’s body.
DHEA is produced by the body naturally and “extends” protective benefits to

women as their estrogen levels decrease, but only for a time. There is a progressive
decrease in serum DHEA which starts at the age of 30 years with an average 60%
loss observed by menopause.
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DHEA, however, can be introduced and utilized by the body. DHEA can be
introduced orally, vaginally or through topical application around the vulva.
Natural decline of DHEA
ORAL DHEA
While used for a variety of other health benefits, Oral DHEA has not been shown to
address vaginal atrophy symptoms.
LOCALLY APPLIED DHEA
Topical DHEA has been found to have favorable effects on skin health and
appearance due to the production of collagen.
If DHEA is delivered directly to the vagina, the tissues transform DHEA to estrogen,
estradiol. This natural production of estradiol occurs without a significant release of
estrogens systemically in the blood.
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Dr. Anna and other physicians have been able to write prescriptions for customized
vaginal and topical DHEA and other hormones for decades with many positive
results.
In November 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first
product containing the active ingredient Prasterone, also known as DHEA. The
product, Intrarosa®, was approved to treat women experiencing moderate to
severe pain during sexual intercourse, a chief symptom of vulvar atrophy.
Here is a summary of surgical options, SERMS, and DHEA.
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Locally Applied DHEA To Treat Symptoms
There is a good deal of research on the benefits and effectiveness (as well as safety)
of DHEA in treating vulvar-vaginal symptoms.
The research surrounding vaginally applied DHEA has shown it to:
⚫ Reduce vaginal dryness and irritation

⚫ Strengthen vaginal musculature
⚫ Increase bone mineral density
⚫ Decrease pain during intercourse
⚫ Increase arousal and libido, as well as sexual satisfaction
For women who have had breast cancer: There has also been some exciting research
done (not yet published) that has shown vaginally applied DHEA to effectively treat
vaginal dryness, pain, and other vaginal atrophy symptoms – including libido. This 2014
clinical trial has not yet been published but there is more information included on Dr.
Anna’s website should you be interested in learning more.
1. REDUCE VAGINAL DRYNESS & IRRITATION
In a study reported in the Journal of The North American Menopause Society in 2016,
daily intravaginal administration of DHEA caused highly statistically significant
improvements in four measurements of vaginal atrophy.
482 Participants using DHEA (0.50% daily

Prasterone for 12 weeks)
1.44 severity score units compared to baseline,

Vaginal dryness improvements
or 0.27 units over placebo
86% to 121% improvements (4 measures) over

Gynecological evaluations
the placebo
Vaginal pH acidity Decreased by 0.66 pH units over placebo
Decreased by 1.42 severity score units from

Pain during sexual activity
baseline or 0.36 units over placebo
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2. STRENGTHEN VAGINAL MUSCULATURE
In another 2009 study, DHEA was applied locally within the vagina resulting in
a significant improvement to all three layers of the vagina (epithelium, lamina
propria, and muscularis) versus simply affecting the superficial epithelial cells.
Dr. Anna has numerous case studies demonstrating improvements in vaginal

musculature as well as urinary incontinence issues through the use of locally
applied DHEA.
3. INCREASE BONE MINERAL DENSITY
In clinical studies, locally applied DHEA has been found to increase bone mineral
density and to result in an increase in serum osteocalcin, a marker of bone
formation.
4. DECREASE PAIN DURING INTERCOURSE (DYSPAREUNIA)
In a clinical trial in 2015 using intravaginal Prasterone (6.5 mg daily for 12 weeks)
there was a statistically significant beneficial effect on moderate to severe
dyspareunia. It’s also been noted that vaginal dryness and dyspareunia presented
together in 70-80% of women.
5. INCREASE AROUSAL & LIBIDO (AS WELL AS SEXUAL SATISFACTION)
In the 2009 study, 1.0% (13 mg) DHEA applied locally within the vagina resulted
in a marked improvement to four aspects of sexual dysfunction: desire, arousal,
pleasure, and orgasm.
1.0% vaginal DHEA over a 12 week period
Improvements in desire 23% versus placebo
Improvements in arousal and

139% versus placebo
lubrication
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Improvements to orgasm 75% versus placebo
Improvements in dryness dur-

57% versus placebo
ing intercourse
In a 2015 study the long-term effect on the sexual function of 154 postmenopausal
women reporting some form of vaginal atrophy was evaluated based on a 52-week
treatment with daily intravaginal 0.50% (6.5 mg) DHEA. pubococcygeus
Results showed increases as follows: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm,

satisfaction and pain were improved by 28%, 49%, 115%, 51%, 41% and 108%,
respectively.
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DR. Anna's Clinical Experience Using DHEA
As an Emory trained physician, Dr. Anna started using androgen therapy in her
private practice in 1999. She used bioidentical DHEA and Testosterone vaginally or
applied it topically to the vulvar area. Patients came to her complaining of vaginal
atrophy symptoms including vaginal dryness, irritation, pain during intercourse, and
urinary leakage. Many suffered from libido issues.
She routinely achieved positive results with her patients for improvements to sexual
health and vaginal dryness, and a reduction in irritation and pain during intercourse.
There were regular improvements in libido and sexual satisfaction. Some patients
also reported decreased incontinence symptoms. Many patients seeing her for
possible surgery due to pelvic prolapse and stress incontinence issues were able
to avoid surgery altogether once she prescribed vaginal DHEA and testosterone to
them.
For these patients, a physical examination verified their reported improvements;

there were notable tissue improvements in the lining and within the vaginal
ruggations (the normal folds and elasticity) as well as contractility (the ability to
contract the muscles of the pelvic floor). This meant more strength, more support to
the urethra and bladder too.
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The Birth Of Julva And Natural Living Family Special
Dr. Anna wanted to be able to provide a non-prescription based topical solution that
provided the least systemic effect. This would provide women all over the world with
a less embarrassing option to address a significant quality of life and overall health
issue associated with aging.
Three years of research along with her extensive clinical results led me to combine
DHEA in cream form with other quality natural ingredients having been shown to
be beneficial to the skin and its underlying tissues. Those ingredients include Alpine
Rose Stem Cells, Emu oil, Vitamin E Tocopherol, Coconut oil, and Shea Butter.
Alpine Rose Stem Cells are harvested from Swiss alpine plants and contain unique
compounds that help the plant survive extremely challenging environments. The
stem cells have been shown to increase skin cell replenishment, protect against
age-related oxidative stress, have antiviral effects and are loaded with polyphenolic
antioxidant compounds.
Vitamin E Tocopherol provides anti-inflammatory support; Coconut oil provides

a safe and natural lubricant; Emu oil promotes deeper tissue absorption and
regenerates skin cells while improving thinning skin.
Her research concluded that a small 5-10 mg daily dosage of DHEA topically applied
achieved excellent symptom improvements, after which she recommends a reduced
maintenance dosage protocol.
You can learn much more about Julva at www.Julva.com. Along with more
information as well as testimonials, you will find extensive FAQs.
Dr. Anna perfected this cream with love and prayers that it helps women around
the world feel good about their sexual health especially as we deal with the normal
changes of age. We’ve shared it with our Natural Living Family in the past and the
testimonials have been empowering.
We love that there was such a focus on making it really safe, and along with
addressing all of the issues above…it is designed to effectively improve the divinely
designed function of our beautiful, feminine, pelvic floor. You don’t have to suffer
from these symptoms any longer and you don’t have to resort to unsafe treatments
to find relief. Please try my friend Dr. Anna’s safe and effective cream and see how it
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PART THREE
Easy Quick-Start Recipes

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Aftershave Lotion
Natural aftershave lotioN
Ingredients
M ¼ oz. emulsifying wax
M ½ oz. carrier oil
M 3 drops vitamin E oil
M 2 oz. aloe vera juice (not gel!)
M ¾ oz. witch hazel (unscented and alcohol-free)
M 2 drops vegetable glycerin
M 6 drops cedarwood essential oil
M 4 drops peppermint essential oil
M 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
Instructions
g Put emulsifying wax, carrier oil, and vitamin E oil together into a small
saucepan and melt over low heat. (double boilers work perfect)
g While melting, measure the aloe vera juice, witch hazel, and glycerin
into a small glass cup or jar, warming them a little if needed, and stir
to combine.
g Once oils are melted, add the liquids and heat everything just enough
to ensure everything is melted and mixed well.
g Remove from the heat and whisk continually as the mixture cools.
You’ll need to keep whisking until the lotion is thick, creamy, and a
little frothy.
g Whisk in the essential oils last.
g Store this in a little glass jar, or a pump bottle for easy dispensing!
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Aftershave Spray
NATURAL HOMEMADE AFTERSHAVE SPRAY

Ingredients
M 4 Tbls. Witch Hazel
M 4 Tbls. Aloe Vera Gel
M 2 Tbls. organic grain alcohol
M 6 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood Essential Oil or Cedarwood Essential Oil
M 3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
Instructions
g Combine all ingredients and keep in a dark glass spray bottle.
g Spray onto hands and pat face after shaving to soothe skin.
Notes: This recipe should last a couple weeks without using harmful preser-
vatives. Store in the refrigerator to extend shelf-life.
NATURAL HOMEMADE AFTERSHAVE SPRAY

Ingredients
M 4 Tbls. Witch Hazel
M 4 Tbls. Aloe Vera Gel
M 2 Tbls. organic grain alcohol
M 6 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood Essential Oil or Cedarwood Essential Oil
M 3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
Instructions
g Combine all ingredients and keep in a dark glass spray bottle.
g Spray onto hands and pat face after shaving to soothe skin.
Notes: This recipe should last a couple weeks without using harmful preser-
vatives. Store in the refrigerator to extend shelf-life.
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Anti-Aging & Skin Healing Serum
Anti-Aging & Skin HeAling Serum
Ingredients
M 1 Tbl. cold fresh aloe or aloe vera gel
M 1 Tbl. organic coconut oil (hard, not melted)
M 5 drops lavender essential oil
M 2 drops frankincense essential oil
Instructions
g Blend the aloe gel, coconut oil and essential oils in a Magic
Bullet or food processor until smooth.
g Once well mixed, store in a class jar or glass salve container in
a cool place so the coconut oil remains hardened.
g Store in fridge or cool place, and enjoy at least once per day.
Make fresh each week.
Notes: No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a car-

rier oil that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of
these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet
Almond.
—————————————————————–
When treating allergies: use the above recipe and change out the
8 drops of essential oils for 2 of each: lemon, lavender, pepper-
mint & tea tree
When treating colds: use the above recipe with any combination
of 8 drops that includes any of these oils: lemon, lavender, pep-
permint, tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary & sandalwood
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Baby Lotion
HOMEMADE BABY LOTION
Ingredients
M ⅓ cup organic coconut oil
M ⅓ cup organic butter – can be shea, mango, or
cocoa butter
M ⅓ tsp. Vitamin E Oil (optional)
M 5-10 drops essential oil – lavender essential oil
and/or chamomile essential oil
M Glass container
M Hand mixer
Instructions
Thick option:
g Use a double boiler, or make one by setting a glass jar or mea-
suring cup in a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring the
water to boiling then turn down to med/med-high. Add the
coconut oil and butter of your choice.
g Melt ingredients.
g Remove from heat and add oils.
g Store in glass container and use as needed.
Whipped option:
g Bring the coconut oil and butter of your choice to a soft consis-
tency. If necessary, refrigerate until the top starts to harden.
g Add the oils.
g Mix everything on high speed until is is soft and fluffy. The
amount should just about double.
g Store in glass container and use as needed.
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Baby Shampoo
HOMEMADE BABY SHAMPOO
Ingredients
M 1 cup organic castile soap
M 1 cup distilled water
M 10 drops of essential oils – lavender essential oil
or chamomile essential oil
M 1 tsp. glycerin (optional for more bubbles)
Optional ingredients for different skin types

M Organic aloe vera gel – start with 1 Tbl.
M Vitamin E Oil – start with 1 Tbl.
M Herbal infused oil – start with 1 Tbl.
Instructions
g Mix the ingredients together
g Store in a bottle or jar. If you add essential oils it’s best to use a
glass container for storage.
g Use as needed.
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Bath Bomb
DIY Bath BomB
Ingredients
M 1 cup Epsom salt M 5 Tbls. almond oil
M 1 cup cornstarch M Natural food coloring
M 2 cups baking soda M 1 spray bottle
M 1 cup citric acid M Bath bomb metal molds
M 45 drops essential oils*
Instructions
g Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk.
g Add almond oil and essential oils and gently mix by hand. If you
have sensitive skin, wear gloves during this step. Choose es-
sential oils that are calming such as lavender, vetiver, or cedar-
wood.*
g Once combined, lightly mist with water and mix. Do not add too
much water all at once. This step will be done several times until
mixture gets to a molding consistency.
g Stop when the mixture holds together.
g Now time to add some color. Depending on how many colors
you wish to use, separate mixture into separate smaller bowls.
Start with 5 drops of color, and more as needed.
g Spray a little mist again to ensure hold.
g Overfill each side of your molds. This is the fun part! Get cre-
ative and mix some colors.
g Now press your molds together until you hear a click.
g Remove from mold and let set overnight before use.
g Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.
g Now time for a bath! <3
* We love using lavender and Roman chamomile for this recipe.

Nice gentle, calming oils. Other times we like to use hormone-bal-
ancing oils like clary sage, geranium, ylang ylang and fennel.
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Beard Oil, Everyday
EvEryday BEard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. sweet almond oil M 2 drops of bergamot
M ½ oz. jojoba oil M 2 drops of lemon essential oil
M 3 drops of clove essential oil M 1 glass bottle with dropper
M 3 drops of white fir essential oil
Instructions
g Pour sweet almond oil and jojoba oil into bottle.
g Add your essential oils and shake to blend.
Notes: No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right
for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Argan, Coconut, Jojoba,
Sweet Almond.
EvEryday BEard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. sweet almond oil M 2 drops of bergamot
M ½ oz. jojoba oil M 2 drops of lemon essential oil
M 3 drops of clove essential oil M 1 glass bottle with dropper
M 3 drops of white fir essential oil
Instructions
g Pour sweet almond oil and jojoba oil into bottle.
Sweet Almond.
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Beard Oil, Harvest Spice
Harvest spice Beard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. of argan oil M 3 drops of orange essential oil
M ½ oz. of sweet almond oil M 1 drop tea tree essential oil
M 3 drops of cinnamon bark M 1 glass bottle with dropper
essential oil
Instructions
g Pour argan oil and sweet almond oil in the bottle.
Sweet Almond.
Harvest spice Beard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. of argan oil M 3 drops of orange essential oil
M ½ oz. of sweet almond oil M 1 drop tea tree essential oil
M 3 drops of cinnamon bark M 1 glass bottle with dropper
essential oil
Instructions
g Pour argan oil and sweet almond oil in the bottle.
Sweet Almond.
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Beard Oil, Minty Fresh
Minty Fresh Beard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. of coconut oil M 4 drops of peppermint
M ½ oz. of cojoba oil essential oil
M 1 glass bottle with dropper
Instructions
g Pour coconut oil and jojoba oil in the bottle.
Sweet Almond.
Minty Fresh Beard Oil
Ingredients
M ½ oz. of coconut oil M 4 drops of peppermint
M ½ oz. of cojoba oil essential oil
M 1 glass bottle with dropper
Instructions
g Pour coconut oil and jojoba oil in the bottle.
Sweet Almond.
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Body Powder
Homemade Body Powder
Ingredients
M 1 cup base powder(s)
M ½ – ¾ cup deodorizing powder(s)
M 3 Tbls. herbs
Instructions
g Make sure the herbs are finely ground into a powder.
g Mix all the powders together.
g Add the essential oils slowly, continuing to mix and break up any clumps.
g Store in a jar with a shaker top.
g Sprinkle on to body and lightly massage into skin.
Homemade Body Powder
Ingredients
M 1 cup base powder(s)
M ½ – ¾ cup deodorizing powder(s)
M 3 Tbls. herbs
Instructions
g Make sure the herbs are finely ground into a powder.
g Mix all the powders together.
g Add the essential oils slowly, continuing to mix and break up any clumps.
g Store in a jar with a shaker top.
g Sprinkle on to body and lightly massage into skin.
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Body Wash for Kids
Homemade Body WasH For Kids

Ingredients
M ½ cup Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile M 2 Tbls. Mama Z’s Oil Base or your
Soap (use baby mild soap for infants) choice of carrier oil (fractionated
M ½ cup distilled or filtered water coconut oil, almond, jojoba,
M 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin grapeseed, etc.)
M 10-15 drops of essential oils M 1 tsp. of aloe vera (optional)
Instructions
g Add all the ingredients to your jar or dispenser.
g Put lid on and mix.
g Shake before each use.
g Apply with hands, washcloth, sponge, etc.
* Some safe essential oils to use for children’s bath are cedarwood, lavender,
German chamomile, Roman chamomile, frankincense, Siberian fir, and citrus
oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc.).
Homemade Body WasH For Kids

Ingredients
M ½ cup Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile M 2 Tbls. Mama Z’s Oil Base or your
Soap (use baby mild soap for infants) choice of carrier oil (fractionated
M ½ cup distilled or filtered water coconut oil, almond, jojoba,
M 1 tsp. vegetable glycerin grapeseed, etc.)
M 10-15 drops of essential oils M 1 tsp. of aloe vera (optional)
Instructions
g Add all the ingredients to your jar or dispenser.
g Put lid on and mix.
g Shake before each use.
g Apply with hands, washcloth, sponge, etc.
* Some safe essential oils to use for children’s bath are cedarwood, lavender,
German chamomile, Roman chamomile, frankincense, Siberian fir, and citrus
oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc.).
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Curl-Boosting Hair Spray
DIY Sea Salt SpraY
Ingredients
M ½ cup water M 5 drops vitamin E
M 2 Tbls. fresh frozen aloe vera, or M 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
aloe vera gel M 5 drops lavender essential oil
M ½ Tbls. fractionated coconut oil M Glass spray bottle
M ½ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
g Mix ingredients into a glass spray bottle and shake well.
g To use, divide hair into layers and mist each layer.
g Shake after a few squirts, since the oils and water will separate.
g Scrunch with your hands to create gorgeous beachy waves!
DIY Sea Salt SpraY
Ingredients
M ½ cup water M 5 drops vitamin E
M 2 Tbls. fresh frozen aloe vera, or M 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
aloe vera gel M 5 drops lavender essential oil
M ½ Tbls. fractionated coconut oil M Glass spray bottle
M ½ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
g Mix ingredients into a glass spray bottle and shake well.
g To use, divide hair into layers and mist each layer.
g Shake after a few squirts, since the oils and water will separate.
g Scrunch with your hands to create gorgeous beachy waves!
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Deodorant Bar
Natural Homemade deodoraNt
Ingredients
M ¼ cup raw organic coconut oil
M 2 Tbls. cocoa butter
M 2 Tbls. shea butter
M ¼ cup aluminum-free baking powder
M ½ Tbl. baking soda
M ½ Tbl. arrowroot OR non-GMO organic cornstarch
M 15 drops essential oils**
M 1 empty deodorant container
Instructions
g Combine coconut oil, shea butter, and the cocoa butter and/or
kokum butter in a double boiler.*
g As soon as you are able to stir the mixture, remove the mason jar
from the heat so it’s not too hot for the other ingredients.
g The mixture needs to be thick enough to stir, but thin enough so
that there are no air pockets.
g Stir in the baking soda, and arrowroot.
g Add the essential oils once cooled.
g You want a homogenous mixutre that is barely melted. If you are
making multiple bars, this mixture will hold up well if stored in a
cool, dark place.
*Double boiler:
g Fill a medium pot halfway with water.
g Add the mixture to a dedicated wide-mouth pint sized mason jar.
g No need to wash between each use. Simply store it in a cool, dry
place for the next batch.
Stove:
g Gas stoves run hot. So set your gas stove no higher than 2.
g On an electric stove, warm the double boiler on the lowest setting.
Preparing this recipe on an electric stove will take longer. But doing
so on the lowest heat setting will help prevent the coconut oil from
separating.
* I use 5 drops each peppermint, orange and vanilla
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Deodorant Roll-On
HOMEMADE ROLL ON DEODORANT

Ingredients
M Carrier oil* M 10 ml. glass roll on bottle
M 10 drops of essential oils**
Instructions
g Add 10 drops of essential oils to the roll-on bottle.
g Then fill the bottle with the carrier oil of your choosing to the top lip of the
container.
g Put the top on.
* These carrier oils work great: Fractionated coconut oil, camellia seed oil,
jojoba oil, sweet almond oil. Evening primrose will help if excessive sweating is
hormone related.
** Some good essential oil to use here are lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, vanilla,
peppermint, thyme, tea tree, lavender, patchouli, frankincense, ylang ylang, and
vetiver.
HOMEMADE ROLL ON DEODORANT

Ingredients
M Carrier oil* M 10 ml. glass roll on bottle
Instructions
g Add 10 drops of essential oils to the roll-on bottle.
g Then fill the bottle with the carrier oil of your choosing to the top lip of the
container.
g Put the top on.
* These carrier oils work great: Fractionated coconut oil, camellia seed oil,
jojoba oil, sweet almond oil. Evening primrose will help if excessive sweating is
hormone related.
** Some good essential oil to use here are lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, vanilla,
peppermint, thyme, tea tree, lavender, patchouli, frankincense, ylang ylang, and
vetiver.
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Detox Bath
DIY Detox Bath Protocol
Ingredients
M 1 cup Epsom Salts (plain) or bath crystals
M ¼ cup Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
M 1 Tbl. (15 ml.) Mama Z’s oil base or your favorite carrier oil*
M 2 drops lemon essential oil
M 5 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
g Mix essential oils and carrier oil (or liquid castile soap) before add-
ing to empty tub.
g Pour in epsom salts or bath crystals.
g Fill your bath tub with as warm of water as you can stand.
g Slowly pour the apple cider vinegar into the running water.
g Soak your whole body for 20-30 minutes.
g During the last five minutes first sit up then kneel and lastly stand.
Notes: * No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil
that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avo-
cado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
Personal Soak Variation – For use on kids or to soak feet/hands only:
M 1/2 cup Epsom Salts

M 1/8 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
M 1 Tbl. carrier oil
M 1 drop lemon essential oil
M 3-4 drops lavender essential oil
g Mix the essential oil into the carrier oil first before adding the rest
of the ingredients. For hand and feet, soak in a bucket or foot bath.
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Dry Shampoo
DIY DRY SHAMPOO
Ingredients
M ¼ cup arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch
M A couple tablespoons of baking soda (optional)
M Up to 10 drops of essential oils
Instructions
g Put all the ingredients in a glass container with a lid.
g Shake well until everything is mixed.
g Apply with an old makeup brush.
g Tap the brush in powder and then on roots of hair.
g Let it sit for a minute or two before brushing/combing.
For dark hair: add up to ¼ cup cocoa powder depending on hair

color.
For a red tint: add up to a tablespoon cinnamon
EXTRA TIPS FOR THIS HOMEMADE DRY SHAMPOO RECIPE:

1. If you notice that your dry shampoo is starting to melt or is re-
ally clumpy, you might have used too much cocoa.
2. If you have dark hair and don’t want to put cocoa in your hair,
apply the dry shampoo before going to sleep at night. That will
give the DIY dry shampoo time to absorb the oil and you can
brush or comb it out in the morning.
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Facial Cleanser, Anti-Aging
ANTI-AGING FACIAL OR BODY CLEANSER
Ingredients
M 9 drops lavender M 4 drops rose
M 5 drops frankincense M 2 drops fennel
M 5 drops myrrh M 50/50 blend raw organic
M 5 drops geranium coconut oil and aloe
M 5 drops helichrysum M 4.5-oz. glass bottle
M 5 drops sandalwood
Instructions
g Fill the 4.5-oz. bottle with the essential oils first.
g Then add the aloe and coconut oil.
g Shake vigorously.
NOTES
Alternatively, you may make this recipe in a Magic Bullet. This
method will yield a thicker consistency with a more whitish color,
somewhat similar to a paste.
g Add the essential oils to the Magic Bullet.

g Blend ingredients and immediately transfer to a funnel and
shake vigorously.
g Fill the 4.5-oz. bottle with the mixture, then cap with a
squeezy top.
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Facial Cleanser Cream
QUICK & EASY DIY FACIAL CLEANSER
Ingredients
M ½ cup coconut oil
M ½ cup fresh frozen aloe or aloe gel
M 2 Tbls. baking soda
M 5-7 drops of essential oils (optional)
Instructions
g In a double boiler*, melt the coconut oil.
g As soon as the coconut oil is almost melted fully, remove from
heat.
g Add aloe and baking soda.
g As soon as the mixture is cool, stir in essential oils.
NOTES
Double-Boiler:
Fill a medium pot halfway with water. Add the mixture to a dedi-
cated wide-mouth pint sized mason jar. No need to wash between
each use. Simply store it in a cool, dry place for the next batch.
Stove:
Gas stoves run hot. So set your gas stove no higher than 2. On an
electric stove, warm the double boiler on the lowest setting. Pre-
paring this recipe on an electric stove will take longer. But doing so
on the lowest heat setting will help prevent the coconut oil from
separating.
Optional Essential Oils:

Lavender and frankincense are recommended. Use 3 to 5 drops of
lavender and 2 drops frankincense. Additionally, you may follow
this with Bragg apple cider vinegar as a toner.
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Facial Cleanser, Foaming
Foaming Facial cleanser

Ingredients
M 1 cup of filtered water M 10 drops of tea tree oil
M ¼ cup of liquid castile soap M 15 drops of lavender essential oil
M 5 tsps. jojoba oil M 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
M 2 Tbls. of manuka honey M Glass foaming soap dispenser
Instructions
g Add filtered water to jar first to avoid suds from soap.
g Add the remaining ingredients.
g Slowly stir the facial cleanser, mixing everything together.
g Replace the foaming soap dispenser pump.
g Shake slightly before use.
g Pump foaming facial cleanser into hand and rub on damp face.
g Rinse and enjoy your clean skin!
Notes: Skin care products have a shelf life. This DIY recipe is recommended for
one month. Slight separation of the soap is normal, mix well before each use.
Foaming Facial cleanser

Ingredients
M 1 cup of filtered water M 10 drops of tea tree oil
M ¼ cup of liquid castile soap M 15 drops of lavender essential oil
M 5 tsps. jojoba oil M 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
M 2 Tbls. of manuka honey M Glass foaming soap dispenser
Instructions
g Add filtered water to jar first to avoid suds from soap.
g Add the remaining ingredients.
g Slowly stir the facial cleanser, mixing everything together.
g Replace the foaming soap dispenser pump.
g Shake slightly before use.
g Pump foaming facial cleanser into hand and rub on damp face.
g Rinse and enjoy your clean skin!
Notes: Skin care products have a shelf life. This DIY recipe is recommended for
one month. Slight separation of the soap is normal, mix well before each use.
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Facial Mask
Homemade Facial mask
Ingredients
M 1 Tbl. of organic coconut oil
M 1 Tbl. of raw honey
M 3 drops of lemon essential oil
Instructions
g Mix your raw honey and coconut oil together.
g As you mix, your coconut oil will liquify.
g Once you have a well blended mixture, add your essential oil drops.
g Apply your facial mask and let sit for 15 minutes.
g Rinse with warm water.
Homemade Facial mask
Ingredients
M 1 Tbl. of organic coconut oil
M 1 Tbl. of raw honey
M 3 drops of lemon essential oil
Instructions
g Mix your raw honey and coconut oil together.
g As you mix, your coconut oil will liquify.
g Once you have a well blended mixture, add your essential oil drops.
g Apply your facial mask and let sit for 15 minutes.
g Rinse with warm water.
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Hair Detangler Spray

Ingredients
M 4 oz. glass spray bottle M 1 Tbl. carrier oil – argan, jojoba,
M 10-15 drops essential oils – or sweet almond
lavender and rosemary are M ½ tsp. aloe vera gel (optional)
great for hair
Instructions
g Add the oils into the bottle.
g Fill the bottle with distilled water.
g Shake lightly before each use.
g Spray lightly on hair before combing or brushing.
g To make it last longer, store it in the refrigerator.

Ingredients
M 4 oz. glass spray bottle M 1 Tbl. carrier oil – argan, jojoba,
M 10-15 drops essential oils – or sweet almond
lavender and rosemary are M ½ tsp. aloe vera gel (optional)
great for hair
Instructions
g Add the oils into the bottle.
g Fill the bottle with distilled water.
g Shake lightly before each use.
g Spray lightly on hair before combing or brushing.
g To make it last longer, store it in the refrigerator.
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Hair Gel
HOMEMADE HAIR GEL

Ingredients
M 1 cup hot water M Aloe vera gel (optional)
M ½ to 1 tsp. grassfed gelatin M Glass container
M Essential oils of your choice
Instructions
g Start with 1 cup hot water.
g Add ½ tsp. grassfed gelatin and continue to add up to 1 tsp. to reach the
consistency you want. The more you add, the more hold the gel will have.
g Add up to 10 drops essential oil.
g Refrigerate until set.
g For additional moisture add aloe vera gel.
g Store in glass jar.
g Keep in fridge for 1-2 weeks.
HOMEMADE HAIR GEL

Ingredients
M 1 cup hot water M Aloe vera gel (optional)
M ½ to 1 tsp. grassfed gelatin M Glass container
M Essential oils of your choice
Instructions
g Start with 1 cup hot water.
g Add ½ tsp. grassfed gelatin and continue to add up to 1 tsp. to reach the
consistency you want. The more you add, the more hold the gel will have.
g Add up to 10 drops essential oil.
g Refrigerate until set.
g For additional moisture add aloe vera gel.
g Store in glass jar.
g Keep in fridge for 1-2 weeks.
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Hair Spray
DIY EssEntIal OIl HaIr spraY

Ingredients
M 1 cup purified or distilled water
M 1 Tbl. organic fair trade sugar or coconut sugar
M 25 drops *essential oil
M Glass spray bottle
Instructions
g Bring water to a simmer and remove from heat. Add sugar and whisk
until completely dissolved. Allow mixture to cool before adding essential
oils.
g Store in a glass spray bottle with a fine mister.
g Shake before each use to distribute oils as they will separate.
*Essential Oils I Love

I always use some rosemary since it’s very good for hair, but I also love to
add some lavender, grapefruit and bergamot. This is my favorite blend. You
can use any combination you like!
Notes
Water-based DIY preparations have a limited shelf life, usually lasting 3-4
weeks, so be aware of this so you make the right amount for your needs.
Photosensitization
Many essential oils can interact with tanning booth light bulbs and UV light
from the sun so they should be used with caution. If you plan on spending
all day in the sun, then you shouldn’t use the oils below. If you’re just going
to work or something and will not be outside, then you should be fine.
Taken from the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy:
Photosensitizers – Angelica root Angelica archangelica, Bergamot Citrus

bergamia, Cumin Cuminum cyminum, Distilled or expressed grapefruit (low
risk), Citrus paradisi, Expressed lemon Citrus limon, Expressed lime, Citrus
medica, Orange, bitter (expressed) Citrus aurantium, Rue Ruta graveolens.
Non-Phototoxic Citrus Oils – Bergamot: Bergapteneless, (FCF: Furanocouma-

rin Free) Citrus bergamia, Distilled lemon Citrus limon, Distilled lime Citrus
medica, Mandarin – Tangerine Citrus reticulata, Sweet orange Citrus sinen-
sis, Expressed tangerine Citrus reticulata, Yuzu oil (expressed or distilled)
Citrus juno
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Hand Cream
Homemade Hand Cream
Ingredients
M ¼ cup unrefined shea butter
M ⅛ cup Mama Z’s Oil Base or favorite carrier oil*
M 1 Tbl. beeswax**
M 15 drops essential oils***
Instructions
g Put a glass jar or measuring cup in a pan of ½-1 inch of simmer-
ing water. Melt the shea butter, beeswax, and sweet almond or
jojoba oil together in the glass container, stirring with a wooden
utensil as the ingredients melt. (A popcicle stick works great for
this because you can throw it away when you’re done!)
g When all your ingredients are melted, remove the jar from the
pan and allow the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes.
g Next, add your blend of essential oils and stir well. Before the
mixture cools, pour it into a glass salve container or shallow jar.
It will take several hours to harden into a cream, but it will be
worth the wait!
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s
right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado,
Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
** If you are allergic to beeswax, try Candelilla Wax or Bayberry Wax
*** You can use a blend of your favorites, depending on the scent you
like! Some oils like myrrh, lavender, frankincense, and cedarwood are
great for your skin and circulation. Try pairing these with other favor-
ites!
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Hand Sanitizer
DIY HAND SANITIZER

Ingredients
M 10 drops of essential oils M 190 proof grain alcohol (or the
M 1 oz. PET plastic flip top bottle highest proof alcohol you can get)*
Instructions
g Pick and choose the essential oils to meet your desired result.
g Drop essential oils into bottle.
g Then add alcohol to fill the bottle.
g Mix thoroughly until the essential oil is fully mixed.
g Enjoy! It’s THAT easy!
g Be sure to give your hands a thorough soak, rub vigorously, and keep wet for
as long as possible until your hands air dry.
* At least 60% alcohol is necessary to sanitize the hands, but this concentration
is not adequate for solubilizing essential oils.
DIY HAND SANITIZER

Ingredients
M 10 drops of essential oils M 190 proof grain alcohol (or the
M 1 oz. PET plastic flip top bottle highest proof alcohol you can get)*
Instructions
g Pick and choose the essential oils to meet your desired result.
g Drop essential oils into bottle.
g Then add alcohol to fill the bottle.
g Mix thoroughly until the essential oil is fully mixed.
g Enjoy! It’s THAT easy!
g Be sure to give your hands a thorough soak, rub vigorously, and keep wet for
as long as possible until your hands air dry.
* At least 60% alcohol is necessary to sanitize the hands, but this concentration
is not adequate for solubilizing essential oils.
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Hand Soap, Foaming
DIY FOAMING HAND SOAP
Ingredients
M Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap
M Fresh frozen aloe, or aloe vera gel
M Essential oils
M Water (optional)
M Glass foaming soap dispenser OR foaming soap pump to use
with Mason jar
Instructions
g The exact measurements depend on the size of your foaming
soap dispenser.
g Fill the dispenser ⅗ of the way with liquid soap.
g Then, add enough aloe to fill the dispenser ⅘ of the way.
g Top off with essential oils (10 drops for every ounce of your
mixture).
g Be sure enough room in the bottle to place the pump without
overflowing.
g Depending on the thickness of the aloe vera you use, you may
need to add a little water.
g Secure lid and shake vigorously.
g Use soap as needed.
Popular Essential Oils for Soap: geranium, lavender, lemon or

lime or grapefruit, tea tree, Immunity Blend (Cinnamon, clove,
eucalyptus, rosemary, orange and lemon)
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Hand Soap, Liquid
HOMEMADE LIQUID HAND SOAP
Ingredients
M ¼ cup Dr. Bronners Liquid Castile Soap
M ½ Tbl. Mama Z’s Oil Base or your choice of carrier oil*
M ½ Tbl. vitamin E oil
M 20 drops of the essential oil or blend of your choice
M Glass bottle with pump
Instructions
g In a glass jar slowly add your liquid cleanser.
g Add your vitamin E, jojoba or sweet almond oil and essential
oils.
g Top with a sealed lid and shake well.
g Fill your hand soap containers with half soap and half distilled
water to make it easier to pump out. Always use a glass bottle
when adding essential oils.**
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil

that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these:
Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Al-
mond.
** You can store the left over liquid hand soap (without water)
until your containers need a refill, just remember to always
shake well before using.
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Lip Balm
DIY LIp BaLm

Ingredients
M 1 Tbl. Beeswax* M 5 drops Vitamin E Oil
M 3 Tbls. Mama Z’s Oil Base or your M 2 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
favorite carrier oil** M 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
M 2 ½ tsps. Shea Butter M 15-16 lip balm tubes or tins
Instructions
g Set a glass measuring cup or a jar into a sauce pan with an inch of water
in it to create a double boiler. Melt the wax, coconut oil and shea butter
in the jar over medium heat.
g Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Vitamin E and essential oils.
g Carefully pour into tubes or small tins.
g Let cool.
* If you are allergic to beeswax, try Candelilla Wax or Bayberry Wax
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right
for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated
Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
DIY LIp BaLm

Ingredients
M 1 Tbl. Beeswax* M 5 drops Vitamin E Oil
M 3 Tbls. Mama Z’s Oil Base or your M 2 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
favorite carrier oil** M 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
M 2 ½ tsps. Shea Butter M 15-16 lip balm tubes or tins
Instructions
g Set a glass measuring cup or a jar into a sauce pan with an inch of water
in it to create a double boiler. Melt the wax, coconut oil and shea butter
in the jar over medium heat.
g Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Vitamin E and essential oils.
g Carefully pour into tubes or small tins.
g Let cool.
* If you are allergic to beeswax, try Candelilla Wax or Bayberry Wax
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right
for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated
Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
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Lipstick
DIY Natural lIpstIck
Ingredients
M 2 tsps. sweet almond oil or Optional Coloring Ingredients:
coconut oil 1/8 – ¼ tsp. beet powder
M 1 tsp. beeswax / beeswax 1/8 – ¼ cacoa powder
beads 1/8 – ¼ tsp. cinnamon powder
M 1 tsp. cocoa or shea butter 1/8 – ¼ maca powder
M 1-2 drops of essential oils 1/8 – ¼ spirulina powder
M lip balm tubes or tins 1/8 – ¼ tsp. turmeric
Instructions
g Set a glass measuring cup or a jar into a sauce pan with an inch of
water in it to create a double boiler.
g Melt the wax, carrier oil and shea butter in the jar over medium heat.
g Stir in optional coloring.
g Finally, remove from heat and quickly stir in a drop or two of essen-
tial oil for fragrance and nourishment, like cinnamon, peppermint,
lavender, or lemongrass.
g Pour into lip balm tins or sticks.
g Let cool.
Word of Caution:
Most reports state that citrus oils are phototoxic (can cause excessive burn-
ing when exposed to the sun) to varying degrees. If you choose to use citrus in
your lipstick, be careful to only use 1 drop and stick with the list that’s consid-
ered safe according to the classic text, Essential Oil Safety:
Bergamot Oil (FCF) – Bergaptene/Furanocoumarins is removed

Blood Orange Oil
Lemon Oil (Steam Distilled)
Lime Oil (Steam Distilled)
Mandarin Oil
Sweet Orange Oil
Orange Leaf Oil
Satsuma Oil (Cold/Expeller Pressed)
Tangelo Oil
Tangerine Oil
Yuzu Oil
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Lotion Bar
DIY LotIon Bar anD SaLve
Ingredients
M 1 cup yellow beeswax*
M 1 cup carrier oil**
M ⅓ cup kokum butter
M ⅓ cup virgin (organic) unrefined shea butter
M ⅓ cup mango butter
M ½ cup Mama Z’s Oil Base
M Essential oils* (optional when making lotion bars)
M Quart or pint wide mouth mason jars
M Empty deodorant containers or glass salve jars
Instructions
g Use a double boiler, or make one by setting a glass jar or measur-
ing cup in a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring the water to
boiling then turn down to med/med-high, add everything but Mama
Z’s Oil Base and the carrier oil to the jar.
g Get everything completely melted and immediately remove from
heat.
g After 5-10 minutes, before it starts to solidify, add Oil Base.
g Store mixture in quart or pint wide mouth mason jars.
g * To make a lotion bar – add in 5 drops of essential oils per 1 oz of
the base and fill up an empty deodorant container.
Notes:
* If you are allergic to beeswax, try Candelilla Wax or Bayberry Wax.
** No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s
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DIY LotIon Bar anD SaLve (cont.)
Instructions
*** Here are some of our favorite blends that work great in this
highly diluted formula. Choose from below or make one up yourself.
Remember, certain citrus oils are photosensitizing and can cause
your skin to burn or develop sunspots. For a list of photosensitizing
oils click here.
⚫ Christmas Blend – Fir needle (Balsam fir, Douglas fir, white

fir), peppermint and vanilla absolute
⚫ Deep Breathing Blend – Cardamom, eucalyptus, lemon,
peppermint, rosemary, tea tree
⚫ Focus Blend – Cedar wood, frankincense, sandalwood and
vetiver
⚫ Good Bye Allergy Blend – Lavender, lemon, and peppermint
⚫ Healthy Digestion Blend – Anise, caraway, fennel, ginger,
lemon, tarragon
⚫ Holy Anointing Blend – cassia, cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh
⚫ Immune Boosting Blend – Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus,
rosemary, orange and lemon
⚫ Happy Blend – Orange, lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and
vanilla absolute
⚫ Sleepy Time Blend – Roman chamomile, lavender, and vetiver
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Mouthwash
DIY Mouthwash
Ingredients
M 1 cup of distilled filtered water
M 1 Tbl. alcohol-free witch hazel
M 1 tsp. of baking soda
M 1 tsp. carrier oil* (be sure NOT to use regular
coconut oil – it can clog your drain pipes!)
M 10 drops of essential oils*
M Mason jar for storage
Instructions
g In a small glass, mix essential oils with carrier oil, witch hazel, and
baking soda.
g Fill glass with distilled water.
g Swish in your mouth for 10-15 seconds and rinse.
g Makes several applications.
g Store remaining mouthwash in mason jar.
Sample Essential Oils Blends for Mouthwash:
● Lime, lemon, grapefruit

● Orange, clove, peppermint
● Cinnamon, clove, orange
● Chamomile, wintergreen
● Frankincense, myrrh
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Odor-Eating Powder
Lemon essentiaL oiL odor-eating Powder
Ingredients
M ½ cup baking soda
M 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
Instructions
g Mix well together.
g Store in glass shaker bottler and use to freshen up shoes and stinky
athletic gear
g You can also shake some on carpet and vacuum to freshen up the house.
Lemon essentiaL oiL odor-eating Powder
Ingredients
M ½ cup baking soda
M 5 drops lemongrass essential oil
Instructions
g Mix well together.
g Store in glass shaker bottler and use to freshen up shoes and stinky
athletic gear
g You can also shake some on carpet and vacuum to freshen up the house.
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Perfume & Cologne,
Gender Neutral
GENDER NEUTRAL PERFUME

Ingredients
M 5 ml. Glass Roller Bottle
M Carrier Oil*
Instructions
g Add your blend of essential oils to your roller bottle.
g Fill the remaining space in the glass roller bottle with the carrier
oil of your choice.
g Shake well.
g Apply to wrists and back of neck each morning
** Gender Neutral Blends:

⚫ Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, Geranium, Marjoram, Palmarosa,
Lavender
⚫ Lemon, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Vetiver, Juniper, Eucalyptus
⚫ Sandalwood, Patchouli, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Neroli,
Cardamom
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Perfume & Cologne,
Men’s Cologne
HOMEMADE MEN’S COLOGNE

Ingredients
M 5ml. glass roller bottle M 1 drops of nutmeg essential oil
M 1 drops of bergamot essential oil M 1 drops of patchouli essential oil
M 1 drops of vetiver essential oil M Carrier oil*
Instructions
g Add your essential oils to a glass roller bottle.
g Fill the remaining space in your roller bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
g Shake well.
g Apply to wrists and back of neck each morning.
* No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you.
You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grape-
seed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
HOMEMADE MEN’S COLOGNE

Ingredients
M 5ml. glass roller bottle M 1 drops of nutmeg essential oil
M 1 drops of bergamot essential oil M 1 drops of patchouli essential oil
M 1 drops of vetiver essential oil M Carrier oil*
Instructions
g Add your essential oils to a glass roller bottle.
g Fill the remaining space in your roller bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
g Shake well.
g Apply to wrists and back of neck each morning.
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Perfume & Cologne,
Women’s Delight
Women’s Delight Perfume
Ingredients
M 5ml. glass roller bottle
M 2 drops of clary sage essential oil (see note below)
M 2 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
M Mama Z’s Oil Base or your favorite carrier oil*
Instructions
g Add essential oils to your glass roller bottle.
g Fill the remaining space of your roller bottle with the carrier oil
of your choice.
g Shake well.
g Roll on your wrist and behind the ears each morning.
Mama’s Milk Version:

Use Clary Sage during pregnancy to help start your breastmilk
supply. Then use Basil & Fennel after birth to keep the supply
coming.
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Personal Lubricant
DR. ANNA’S MOISTURIZING HOMEMADE

LUBRICANT
Ingredients
M 2 Tbls. fractionated coconut oil M 1-2 drops essential oils
Instructions
g Mix in a glass jar.
g Shake well.
g Keep Bedside and Voila!
g Use as much as desired prior too and during intimacy.
g Enjoy!
See Dr. Z’s Favorite Essential Oils for Sex: Boost Libido and Set the Mood Naturally for
some great oils to use in your natural lubricant. Oils like patchouli, sandalwood, or
rose might be good options.
Warning: Coconut oil as a lubricant may impact the effectiveness of condoms so

please be aware if going this route.
DR. ANNA’S MOISTURIZING HOMEMADE

LUBRICANT
Ingredients
M 2 Tbls. fractionated coconut oil M 1-2 drops essential oils
Instructions
g Mix in a glass jar.
g Shake well.
g Keep Bedside and Voila!
g Use as much as desired prior too and during intimacy.
g Enjoy!
See Dr. Z’s Favorite Essential Oils for Sex: Boost Libido and Set the Mood Naturally for
some great oils to use in your natural lubricant. Oils like patchouli, sandalwood, or
rose might be good options.
Warning: Coconut oil as a lubricant may impact the effectiveness of condoms so

please be aware if going this route.
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Shampoo
HOMEMADE SHAMPOO
Ingredients
M 1 cup Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap
M ½ cup canned coconut milk (We like Thrive Market to
get a discount)
M 1 Tbl. fresh/frozen aloe or aloe vera gel
M 1 tsp. carrier oil
M 1 tsp. magnesium gel
M 10 drops vitamin E
M 10 drops argan oil
M 5 drops each carrot seed oil and red raspberry seed
oils (optional for color-treated hair)
Instructions
g Blend well using an immersion blender, or by shaking vigerously
in a glass jar.
g Store in an 16-oz. glass pump bottle for easy dispensing.
*Variations
Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree, and Rose are all great oils for hair
care. Peppermint and rosemary are great to stimulate hair growth.
Mix and match as desired!
Notes: No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil
that’s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these:
Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.
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Shaving Cream
Homemade SHaving Cream
Ingredients
M ½ cup coconut oil M ½ cup shea butter
M ¼ cup carrier oil or Mama Z’s M Essential oils or scent of
Oil Base your choice
Instructions
g Melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and carrier oil together.
g Cool the mixture until soft consistency and able to be mixed.
g Use an electric mixer of your choice [stand, hand, or stick blender] to whip the
mixture into stiff peaks. The amount of mixing time will change depending on
how hard the mixture is.
g Add the scents while whipping. You’ll need at least 10 drops of essential oil. You
can stop and test it periodically on your skin to see if the smell is good.
g Store in an airtight glass container in the bathroom.
Homemade SHaving Cream
Ingredients
M ½ cup coconut oil M ½ cup shea butter
M ¼ cup carrier oil or Mama Z’s M Essential oils or scent of
Oil Base your choice
Instructions
g Melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and carrier oil together.
g Cool the mixture until soft consistency and able to be mixed.
g Use an electric mixer of your choice [stand, hand, or stick blender] to whip the
mixture into stiff peaks. The amount of mixing time will change depending on
how hard the mixture is.
g Add the scents while whipping. You’ll need at least 10 drops of essential oil. You
can stop and test it periodically on your skin to see if the smell is good.
g Store in an airtight glass container in the bathroom.
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Sugar Scrub
DIY Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
M 6 Tbls. organic fair trade sugar
M 4 tsps. Mama Z’s oil base or your favorite carrier oil*
M ¼ cup raw local honey
M 15 drops grapefruit essential oil
Instructions
g Mix all ingredients, store in glass container and enjoy as desired while bathing.
DIY Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
M 6 Tbls. organic fair trade sugar
M 4 tsps. Mama Z’s oil base or your favorite carrier oil*
M ¼ cup raw local honey
M 15 drops grapefruit essential oil
Instructions
g Mix all ingredients, store in glass container and enjoy as desired while bathing.
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Sunscreen Bar
HOMEMADE SUNSCREEN BAR

Ingredients
M ½ cup yellow beeswax*
M ¼ cup virgin (organic) unrefined shea butter
M ⅛ cup kokum butter
M ⅛ cup mango butter
M ½ cup carrier oil** (I recommend using at least 1 Tbl. of carrot
seed oil (natural SPF)
M 2 oz. vitamin E
M 2 Tbls. zinc oxide (for fair skin add 1 more tablespoon)
M 20 drops of essential oils***
M Quart or pint wide mouth mason jar
Instructions
g This is a very thick base that does not melt very easily so I recommend
using a quart size mason jar as the inside of your double broiler so
that you don’t mess up any of your dishes or measuring cups at home.
g Use a medium pot filled with water.
g Bring the water to boiling then turn down to med/med-high, add
everything but zinc oxide and essential oils.
g Get everything completely melted and as soon as it is take off the heat
immediately.
g After 5-10 minutes before it starts to solidify, add the zinc oxide and
essential oils.
g Pour immediately into a glass jar or empty deodorant containers.
g Our kids love when we apply it with the deodorant containers the best.
They act like they are getting a massage.
*** These are great essential oils to include in your DIY sunscreen and
they promote skin healing: Chamomile, Geranium, Frankincense,
Helichrysum, Lavender, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea Tree.
Lastly, keep in mind that certain citrus oils are photosensitizing and can
cause you to burn or develop sunspots.
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Sunscreen Lotion
HOMEMADE SUNSCREEN BAR

Ingredients
M ½ cup yellow beeswax*
M ¼ cup virgin (organic) unrefined shea butter
M ⅛ cup kokum butter
M ⅛ cup mango butter
M ½ cup carrier oil** (I recommend using at least 1 Tbl. of carrot
seed oil (natural SPF)
M 2 oz. vitamin E
M 2 Tbls. zinc oxide (for fair skin add 1 more tablespoon)
M 20 drops of essential oils***
M Quart or pint wide mouth mason jar
Instructions
g This is a very thick base that does not melt very easily so I recommend
using a quart size mason jar as the inside of your double broiler so
that you don’t mess up any of your dishes or measuring cups at home.
g Use a medium pot filled with water.
g Bring the water to boiling then turn down to med/med-high, add
everything but zinc oxide and essential oils.
g Get everything completely melted and as soon as it is take off the heat
immediately.
g After 5-10 minutes before it starts to solidify, add the zinc oxide and
essential oils.
g Pour immediately into a glass jar or empty deodorant containers.
g Our kids love when we apply it with the deodorant containers the best.
They act like they are getting a massage.
*** These are great essential oils to include in your DIY sunscreen and
they promote skin healing: Chamomile, Geranium, Frankincense,
Helichrysum, Lavender, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea Tree.
Lastly, keep in mind that certain citrus oils are photosensitizing and can
cause you to burn or develop sunspots.
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Sunscreen Spray
Homemade SunScreen Spray
Ingredients
M ¼ cup of fresh frozen aloe, or aloe vera gel
M 1 Tbl. of carrier oil* (I recommend using at least 1 tsp.
carrot seed oil)
M 10 drops of essential oil**
M Glass spray bottle
Instructions
g Add ingredients in glass spritzer bottle and shake before each
use.
g Be sure to store in refrigerator or in your cooler if at the beach.
** These are great essential oils to include in your DIY sunscreen

and they promote skin healing: Chamomile, Geranium, Frankin-
cense, Helichrysum, Lavender, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea tree.
Notes: Be cautious of using this recipe if you have fair skin. You’ll
need to use a more heavy-duty sunscreen bar that has zinc oxide
in it.
Lastly, keep in mind that certain citrus oils are photosensitizing and
can cause you to burn or develop sunspots.
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Toothpaste Recipe
HOMEMADE TOOTHPASTE POWDER
Ingredients
M ⅓ cup of Bentonite Clay
M 1 ½ tsps. of Stevia powder
M ¼ tsp. of pink Himalayan salt
M 3 Tbls. Mama Z’s Oil Base or favorite carrier oil*
Instructions
g Mix the dry ingredients in a food processor.
g In a separate container, add your chosen essential oils to the
carrier oil and mix well.
g Add this mixture to the dry ingredients in the food processor
gradually until well blended. Mixture should be granular and
slightly damp.
g Store in a glass jar with a lid.
Note: This recipe is for tooth powder, but it makes a great tooth-
paste too! The color of your finished product may vary depending
on the color of your clay and the essential oils used.
To make toothpaste, once the tooth powder is complete, gradually add

in water and more coconut oil, blending as you go, until you reach the
desired consistency.
** Essential oils are great for oral health and these are some of
our favorite blends:
● Lime (3 drops), lemon (4 drops), grapefruit (3 drops)
● Orange (4 drops), clove (3 drops), peppermint (3 drops)
● Cinnamon leaf (3 drops), clove (2 drops), orange (5 drops)
● Chamomile (5 drops) and wintergreen (5 drops)
● Frankincense (5 drops) & myrrh (5 drops)
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Whipped Body Butter
WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
Ingredients
M 1 cup unrefined shea butter
M 1 cup Mama Z’s oil base
M 50 drops essential oils*
Instructions
g In a double-boiler, melt shea butter.
g Mix thoroughly and remove from heat to let cool.
g Stir in essential oils and Mama Z’s oil base.
g Place mixture in refrigerator or freezer to chill.
g When partly solidified, whip until a butter-like consistency.
g Store in mason jar.
Notes: * Try these essential oil blends for beauty and anti-
aging:
● 20 drops helichrysum, 10 drops frankincense, 10 drops

sandalwood, 5 drops lavender, 5 drops ylang ylang.
● 20 drops ylang ylang, 10 drops geranium, 10 drops laven-
der, 10 rose absolute.
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References
Chapter 1 - Body Care Carcinogens
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⚫ Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans

THE IRIS CHEMICAL CATEGORIES ARE:

⚫ Group A: Carcinogenic to humans

Other groups such as the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)

Until the standards in the US change, it is wise to do some research ourselves.

Why Are Known Carcinogens in Bathroom Products?

FUMES & INHALATION

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Is it ever safe to apply a chemical believed to be capable of causing cancer to

All of these unnatural wishes yield unnatural consequences, and unnatural

Many known carcinogens are fat soluble, so the protective hypodermis—the

12 Known Carcinogens in Your Bathroom

Formaldehyde (and formaldehyde releasers such as: bronopol, DMDM

2. PHTHALATES – DANGER IN NEARLY EVERYTHING

Phthalates especially diethyl phthalate—feminizes American male newborns.

Sources of phthalates include anything packaged in flexible plastic containers,

3. PARABENS – KNOWN CARCINOGEN FOR BREAST CANCER

Parabens are alleged to increase the incidence of female breast cancer, to

4. SYNTHETIC COLOR (FD&C OR D&C COLORING AGENTS)

5. SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE – KNOWN CARCINOGENS THAT TICKLE

6. PESTICIDES – KNOWN CARCINOGENS FOR KILLING

Due to gross misuse of a conditional registration provision, many pesticides are

In 2010, of the 16,000 pesticides currently registered and in use, 11,000

Pesticides are often present as contaminants in any product containing rice

7. TRICLOSAN (AND TRICLOCARBAN)

In addition to causing skin inflammation and contact dermatitis, triclosan also

8. TOLUENE (TOLUOL, PHENYLMETHANE, METHYLBENZENE) –

9. PROPYLENE GLYCOL – HELPS TOXINS PENETRATE

Propylene glycol is a penetration enhancer, carrying other potentially harmful

10. ALKYLPHENOLS – KNOWN CARCINOGEN AND HORMONE

SLS and SLES chemicals comprise up to 50% of the volume of approximately 9

SLS / SLES is also an environmental toxin, and SLS so reliably causes

12. SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS – SOME OF THE WORST KNOWN