I call this one my meal scrub because I used so many different types of meals. This can be used from head to toe which is one of my favorite reasons for making this all the time. I like to make it in bulk as I use this all over.

For normal skin

1 cup ground oatmeal

1/2 cup almond meal

1/2 cup sunflower meal

1 teaspoon ground rosemary leaves

1 teaspoon ground peppermint leaves

1 tablespoon neroli

1/4 teaspoon fresh cinnamon shavings

1/4 cup milk

(1/4 cup heavy cream if you have dry skin)

(1/4 cup distilled water for oily skin)

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the dry ingredients before adding your liquids.

Slowly spoon in your liquids (add the essential oil last). Blend well. Move your products to the storage container. Do not over blend it needs to be in a paste like substance.

This will refrigerate well for 3-4 days.

Application: Apply generously on skin in a circular motion, rinse off.

This not only is naturally moisturizing, and softening but it also is great for stimulating blood circulation.

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 rablespoons apricot oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 table spoons melted shea

juice of 1/2 lemon

Melt the shea in a double boiler. Combine the ingredients and immediately rub the mixture on your hands, feet or body.

Rinse with warm water pat dry. Moisturize if really needed!

This is made primarily for normal to oily skin!

2 tablespoons grated beeswax

2 tablespoons shea butter

2 tablespoons distilled water

1/2 cup almond oil

1/4 cup rose water

4 drops rose essential oil

Melt the beeswax with the distilled water. When it is melted pour into a blender put it on a low speed and slowly poor in the almond oil, rose watter and the rose essential oil.

Poor the lotion into a glass jar use sparingly, the shelf life is from 3-4 months.

This is primarily for dry skin.

2 tablespoons grated beesewax

1/4 cup cocoa butter

1/4 cup shea butter

3 tablespoons coconut oil  (this can be added or reduced depending upon how strong or light you prefer your fragrance)

1  tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons sesame oil

Take your double boiler or::

Take a large pot and place enough water in it that it will not cover the the second pot (insert the second pot in the larger pot)

melt the beeswax over a low heat in the boiler/2nd pot gradually adding the cocoa butter and the shea.

Once the mixture is melted together slowly add the oils.

Poor into glass (preferably) or glass container. The butter will thicken as it cools.

This is not only a really good relaxation wrap but it also helps to detoxify your body!

1 Cup fresh lemon grass, chopped (or 1/2 cup dried)

1 5 inch long piece of ginger root (grated or minced)

5 tablespoons coconut oil

Extras:

1 Large pot

1 cotton or liunen sheet (white or natural color) (cut into 4-5 inch wide strips)

1 shower curtain liner

1-2 blankets

Fill your pot with water and bring it to a boil, place your lemon grass, ginger and coconut in the pot on a low simmer cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes. (Do not over boil the herbs as you will burn them)

Strain out as many herbs as possible (keep the water)

Place your  strips in your water and let “steep” for 5-10 minutes. (You may want to keep this on the warm burner to maintain the warmth in the water)

Wring out the strips and place them on a platter

lay down on your plastic sheet wrapping your strips snugly from ankle to collar bone.

Relax for 20-25 minutes.

Remove strips and with a light water only (no soap) rinse your body off!

A seaweed wrap puts back all the minerals we lose on a daily basis!

This will make it so you have a thin layer, however if you want a thicker layer that is fine this recipe is simple enough to double or triple depending on your body size and preference

16 ounces dried or powdered seaweed

enough water to make a paste.

Extras:

Plastic Sheet/Shower Curtain

1-2 Blankets
Place your blanket on the bottom of your tub then place your plastic sheet/shower curtain atop of the blanket.

Cover your self liberally with the seaweed paste from the collar bone to your ankles.

Wrap yourself with the sheet your laying on and the blanket or the additional blanket.

Relax for 25-30 minutes

Slowly unwrap yourself and remove the blankets and sheets. Fill the tub with luke warm (but not hot) water and relax for an additional 10 minutes. Just wash off the paste with water.

Pat yourself dry and remember to moisturize!

Please see Techniques and Tools for tips on how to prepare for a body wrap!

1/4 cup annatto seeds crushed

1 cup fresh lavender root grated

1 cup fresh chamomile chopped as finely as finely as possible

1/2 cup dried chamomile

1/2 cup lavender

Extra supplies needed:

1 white cotton or linen sheet (non dyed) (doesn’t have to be high thread count) cut into 4 inch wide strips.

1 large pot for boiling

1 shower curtain liner or plastic sheet

1 cozy robe

1 cozy set of slippers

1-2 Blankets

Directions:

Place your plastic sheet on the floor. Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling place the herbs in and let simmer for 5-7 minutes (do not over boil them or you will burn the leaves) Remove pot from the heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

With a strainer scoop out from the water as many herbs as possible. Place your cotton strips into the pot and let them “steep for 5 minutes” If your water is getting too cool at this point you can place it over a very low heat to maintain the warmth.

Take the strips and wring the excess water out of them place them on a platter and goto your “relaxation spot.”

Lay down on the plastic sheet

Place the strips tightly (but breathable) around your body starting from the legs up.

Cover yourself with the blankets and set a timer for 15-20 minutes. Slowly unwrap, get into your robe and relax.

Do not do any exerting actives for up to a half an hour after your wrap. Allow your body to warm up to regular movement!

Pumpkin seed oil is a natural antioxidant along with containing high levels of vitamins E, A, & C

2 cups coarse sea salt

1/4 cup pumpkin seed oil

Direction: make a paste out of the sea salt and pumpkin seed oil in a bowl. Apply with your body scrub mitt, or with the palm of your hand in a circular motion.

Rinse off with warm water and a mild bath wash, make sure to use a light moisturizer.

Oatmeal is rich in vitamin E, which is said to have anti-aging properties. However, it is really good for anti-inflammatory and skin smoothing abilities. The vitamin E is listed as optional since the oatmeal already has it in there but some like extra vitamins!

1 cup organic almonds

2 cups dry oatmeal

1 organic ripe avacado - peeled, pitted and mashed

1/4 cup organic honey.

Optional:

1 tablespoon vitamin E.

Directions:

Place the almonds in a blender or coffee grinder, grind until course NOT fine. . (You may also do the grinding by hand)

Mix the almonds and the oatmeal together with the honey and avocado. Stir together for a few minutes until it is at your preferred mixture consistency. I recommend keeping it still rough for deep exfoliation.

Take your preferred body mitt (I recommend Sisal Bath Mitt) scoop up the mixture and rub again gently in a circular motion on your body.

Rinse off with warm water and pat dry! Remember to moisturize!

This scrub is ideal for dry and flaky skin, also the scrub is easy to use.

1/2 cup course sea salt

1/4 cup rosemary oil

2 tablespoons peppermint essential oil

Directions: Dip/scoop the body scrub tool in the mixture (you can leave the oils separate from the salt for a longer lasting supply.) Rub over skin in a circular motion over your body especially those rough spots! Rinse off with war water.

Remember to pat dry and moisturize!