{"id":12009,"date":"2016-01-01T01:10:58","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T06:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=12610"},"modified":"2015-12-17T08:23:02","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T13:23:02","slug":"aromatic-life-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2016\/01\/01\/aromatic-life-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Aromatic Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Skin You’re In<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This month we will discuss skin cleansers, clarifiers, and lotions.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Basic Skin Clarifier and Facial Recipe<\/strong><\/span>
\n2\/3 cup Witch hazel<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup Rubbing alcohol<\/p>\n

Mix together.<\/p>\n

Store in a tightly capped glass bottle.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rosemary Chamomile Facial Rinse<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Tablespoon Dried rosemary or 1 tb Fresh<\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons Dried chamomile flowers or 1\/4 cup Fresh<\/p>\n

4 Cups Water<\/p>\n

Boil all ingredients for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Strain, retain liquid, cool and put in container.<\/p>\n

Wipe liquid over face, let remain for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

Rinse with cool water.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Simple Lotion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to nurture your skin is to create soothing and healing
\nlotion and moisturizing cream. A simple way to do this is to buy a
\nfragrance-free lotion or cream (available at health food stores) and
\nadd 20 drops of essential oils per ounce of the product.<\/p>\n

If your skin is especially dry, add 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of a base
\noil such as Young Living V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil, a perfect blend of
\norganic vegetable oils including sesame seed, grapeseed, sweet
\nalmond, wheat germ, sunflower and vitamin E. After stepping out of
\nthe bath or shower, apply the skin oil to wet skin and gently rub.
\nThe water combined with the oil deeply moisturizes dry skin.<\/p>\n

Oily skin responds to Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Jasmine,
\nLavender, Lemon, Orange and Ylang Ylang.
\nFor dry skin use Rosewood, Sandalwood, Patchouly (good for wrinkles),
\nRose Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Chamomile (inflamed skin) and
\nDavana (chapped skin).
\nSensitive skin loves German Chamomile, Rose Geranium, Jasmine and
\nLavender.
\nFor cellulite use Grapefruit (dissolves), Cypress, Rosewood,
\nCedarwood, Tangerine (dissolves), Basil, Juniper, Lemon, Orange,
\nPatchouly, Rosemary, Sage or Fennel.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Information on Lotions & Creams<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a basic combination of melted waxes, oils and scented water,
\nbrought all to the same temperature, that are the basis of creams and
\nlotions. Waxes are melted over a low heat to combine them, the oils are
\nwarmed and whipped into the waxes, then the heated waters are dropped slowly
\ninto the blended oil and wax. The mixture is stirred until cool.
\n(approximately 10 minute completion time)<\/p>\n

To make a cream firmer, add more beeswax; to make it softer, more oil is
\nneeded. Adding more waters will make the mixture lighter and fluffier (too
\nmuch waters and creams has tendency to separate more easily)<\/p>\n

Creams should be refrigerated.<\/p>\n

Cleansing creams are more effective than soap for heavy dirt and makeup.
\nMassage into skin and wipe off with cosmetic cotton balls.<\/p>\n

Toners tighten the pores and refresh the skin.<\/p>\n

Moisturizing creams are the last to be applied to the skin and provide a
\nprotective covering to maintain skins natural moisture level.<\/p>\n

~Non herbal Ingredients for Cosmetic Mixtures<\/em>~
\nAll the ingredients listed can be purchased from your local Pharmacy or
\nGrocery Store:<\/p>\n

Agar agar derived from seaweed and is used in gels.<\/p>\n

Alcohol~solvent\/preservative. (ethyl alcohol) used in perfumery<\/p>\n

Beeswax~emulsifier for oil and water contain in cream mixture (sold in
\nblocks)<\/p>\n

Benzoin~preservative, astringent\/antiseptic<\/p>\n

Borax~white mieral powder used as emulsifier (Borax has a tendency to cause
\na reaction when applied to inflamed skin. Just omit it)<\/p>\n

Bran~used in face masks, soaps and body scrubs<\/p>\n

Buttermilk~Soothing\/astringent. (available in health food stores)<\/p>\n

Calamine lotion~alkaline lotion for problem skin<\/p>\n

Castile soap~pure soap no additives<\/p>\n

Cocoa butter~made from cocoa bean, a fat used to make rich emollient in
\ncreams.<\/p>\n

Distilled water~should only be used in making cosmetics<\/p>\n

Emulsifying wax~a wax used to emulsify oils and water in cream mixtures<\/p>\n

Fuller’s earth~fine grey powder made from single`cel algae found on seabeds.
\nVery absorbent and rich in minerals, excellent for face mask<\/p>\n

Gelatine~obtained by boiling animal bones. Used in eye ointments and
\nnail-hardening lotions. Agar agar is a vegetable substitute<\/p>\n

Glycerine~is a byproduct of soap manufacturing. It mixes with water, soluble
\nin alcohol, has softening tendencies<\/p>\n

Honey~ softening, healing and also is used as a binder<\/p>\n

Iodine~antiseptic<\/p>\n

Kaolin~purest form of clay used in face masks<\/p>\n

Lanolin~obtained from sheep’s wool. Softens and will nourish the skin, it is a
\nfat<\/p>\n

Liquid paraffin~used in barrier creams as it is not absorbed by the skin<\/p>\n

Oatmeal~same as bran<\/p>\n

Oils~almond, avocado, wheatgerm, carrot coconut and nut kernel oils are skin
\nenriching.<\/p>\n

Oleic acid~ emulsifying liquid that can return separated creams back into
\nemulsion.<\/p>\n

Petroleum jelly~used in lip salves<\/p>\n

Vinegar~softens, cleansing and soothing to skin<\/p>\n

Vitamin capsules~to add vitamins to skin creams<\/p>\n

Zinc oxide~ white powder made from zinc, has mild antiseptic and astringent
\nproperties. available as ointment<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Skin You’re In This month we will discuss skin cleansers, clarifiers, and lotions.   Basic Skin Clarifier and Facial Recipe 2\/3 cup Witch hazel 1\/3 cup Rubbing alcohol Mix together. Store in a tightly capped glass bottle.   Rosemary Chamomile Facial Rinse 1 Tablespoon Dried rosemary or 1 tb Fresh 2 Tablespoons Dried chamomile flowers or 1\/4 cup Fresh 4 Cups Water Boil all ingredients for 15 minutes. Strain, retain liquid, cool and put in container. Wipe liquid over face, let remain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.   Simple Lotion Another way to nurture your skin is to create soothing and healing lotion and moisturizing cream. A simple way to do this is to buy a fragrance-free lotion or cream (available at health food stores) and add 20 drops of essential oils per ounce of the product. If your skin is especially dry, add 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of a base oil such as Young Living V-6 Vegetable Mixing Oil, a perfect blend of organic vegetable oils including sesame seed, grapeseed, sweet almond, wheat germ, sunflower and vitamin E. After stepping out of the bath or shower, apply the skin oil to wet skin and gently rub. The water combined with the oil deeply moisturizes dry skin. Oily skin responds to Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange and Ylang Ylang. For dry skin use Rosewood, Sandalwood, Patchouly (good for wrinkles), Rose Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Chamomile (inflamed skin) and Davana (chapped skin). Sensitive skin loves German Chamomile, Rose Geranium, Jasmine and Lavender. For cellulite use Grapefruit (dissolves), Cypress, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Tangerine (dissolves), Basil, Juniper, Lemon, Orange, Patchouly, Rosemary, Sage or Fennel.   Information on Lotions & Creams There is a basic combination of melted waxes, oils and scented water, brought all to the same temperature, that are the basis of creams and lotions. Waxes are melted over a low heat to combine them, the oils are warmed and whipped into the waxes, then the heated waters are dropped slowly into the blended oil and wax. The mixture is stirred until cool. (approximately 10 minute completion time) To make a cream firmer, add more beeswax; to make it softer, more oil is needed. Adding more waters will make the mixture lighter and fluffier (too much waters and creams has tendency to separate more easily) Creams should be refrigerated. Cleansing creams are more effective than soap for heavy dirt and makeup. Massage into skin and wipe off with cosmetic cotton balls. Toners tighten the pores and refresh the skin. Moisturizing creams are the last to be applied to the skin and provide a protective covering to maintain skins natural moisture level. ~Non herbal Ingredients for Cosmetic Mixtures~ All the ingredients listed can be purchased from your local Pharmacy or Grocery Store: Agar agar derived from seaweed and is used in gels. Alcohol~solvent\/preservative. (ethyl alcohol) used in perfumery Beeswax~emulsifier for oil and water contain in cream mixture (sold in blocks) Benzoin~preservative, astringent\/antiseptic Borax~white mieral powder used as emulsifier (Borax has a tendency to cause a reaction when applied to inflamed skin. Just omit it) Bran~used in face masks, soaps and body scrubs Buttermilk~Soothing\/astringent. (available in health food stores) Calamine lotion~alkaline lotion for problem skin Castile soap~pure soap no additives Cocoa butter~made from cocoa bean, a fat used to make rich emollient in creams. Distilled water~should only be used in making cosmetics Emulsifying wax~a wax used to emulsify oils and water in cream mixtures Fuller’s earth~fine grey powder made from single`cel algae found on seabeds. Very absorbent and rich in minerals, excellent for face mask Gelatine~obtained by boiling animal bones. Used in eye ointments and nail-hardening lotions. Agar agar is a vegetable substitute Glycerine~is a byproduct of soap manufacturing. It mixes with water, soluble in alcohol, has softening tendencies Honey~ softening, healing and also is used as a binder Iodine~antiseptic Kaolin~purest form of clay used in face masks Lanolin~obtained from sheep’s wool. Softens and will nourish the skin, it is a fat Liquid paraffin~used in barrier creams as it is not absorbed by the skin Oatmeal~same as bran Oils~almond, avocado, wheatgerm, carrot coconut and nut kernel oils are skin enriching. Oleic acid~ emulsifying liquid that can return separated creams back into emulsion. Petroleum jelly~used in lip salves Vinegar~softens, cleansing and soothing to skin Vitamin capsules~to add vitamins to skin creams Zinc oxide~ white powder made from zinc, has mild antiseptic and astringent properties. available as ointment    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12009"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12009\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}