Smooth body powder

22 May 2008 by  
Filed under Body powders

Nothing like a refreshing shower after that to powder the body to keep that fresh feeling. Here is a small powder, to put the morning or evening, for relaxation and comfort !

For a pot of 250 ml
50 % cornstarch
25 % white clay
5 % argile of violets (for color)
20 % sodium bicarbonate
10 gouttes he d’ylang-ylang
10 drops of vanilla extract

Mix the powders, he and the extract in a bowl. Strain to remove any unsightly balls. Transfer the contents into a nice pot.
Note the essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women.

Coconut cream exfoliant gel

15 May 2008 by  
Filed under Shower Gel

Sometimes time is short and there is no good time for a cleaning, exfoliation and hydration. Here is a shower cream gel, combining these steps !

60 ml of washing base neutral
20 ml of orange blossom hydrosol
20 vanilla ml of macerate
10 ml
macerate Monoi (that of Melvita)
1 cc guar gum (to thicken the mixture)
4 coconut pulpe cc (exfoliant)
20 drops of extract coconut
1/4 cc mica doré
0.6 % drops ECOGARD
5 drops of vitamin E

Mix the washing base, oils and hydrosol. When you get the consistency of a milk, add guar gum, whisking vigorously. Stir in remaining ingredients without preservatives forget.

A real treat in the shower, that will leave your skin silky soft with a delicate scent of coconut.

You can print this label to decorate your little one bottle !

Tanning and refreshing water

8 May 2008 by  
Filed under Cream & milk

Une petite eau pour se rafraîchir lors de journées chaudes à la plage. C’est un soin biphasé… therefore should be shaken well before use.

80 ml of orange blossom hydrosol
15 ml de Gel d'Aloes

20 ml of macerate carrot (good ac-sun tanning apès)
or
10 ml Monoi
more 10 ml of sea buckthorn (solar protection properties)

20 drops of extract of coconut or mango
10 drops of vanilla extract
1 the knife edge of mica gold
10 drops of vitamin E
0.6% Ecogard (conservative)

Mix the hydrosol, freezing and macerate the mini whip. Add vitamin E, extract and mica. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle. Apply the mist during sun exposure, but beware, it does not filter UV. So be careful not to spend hours in the sun. The macerate carrot may contain bergapten which would be harmful when exposed to sunlight, for more information click here.

Nb: Shake well before each use.

You can print this label to decorate your little one bottle !

Brume d’oreiller "sommeil paisible"

14 April 2008 by  
Filed under Parfums d'ambiance

Une petite douceur pour vous accompagner dans les bras de Morphée.

98 ml of orange blossom hydrosol
2 ml de solubol
5 drops he de mandarine verte
6 drops he clementine
5 gouttes d’absolue de jasmin
25 drops of vanilla extract
0.6 % drops ECOGARD

Mélanger les trois huiles essentielles au solubol, incorporer ce mélange a l’hydrolat. Ajouter les gouttes d’extrait de vanille et le reste des ingrédients. Verser le jus dans un jolie flacon et préparez vous à la détente !

Note the essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women.
Some of these essential oils are photosensitizing.

You can print this label to decorate your little one bottle !

Pina colada cream gently

2 April 2008 by  
Filed under Cream & milk

A touch of exoticism in the winter with a cream flavored with my favorite cocktail !

60 ml of orange blossom hydrosol
15 HV ml coconut
15 ml of the macerat Vanilla
3 MF g emulsifier
2 VE g emulsifier
10 drops of extract coconut
10 drops of pineapple extract
1 the knife edge of white mica
0.6 % drops ECOGARD
4 drops of vitamin E

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Mix the oil with the emulsifier VE bath. Hydrosol and put in another emulsifier MF bain marie. When the oil and the emulsifier are melted VE adding the aqueous phase (hydrosol and moved. MF) whisk until cool. Add extracts, the mica, the ECOGARD and vitamin E. Mix everything together until the cream is well blended and smooth.

Frosted lips

31 January 2008 by  
Filed under Lip gloss

1 c. tablespoon vanilla macerate
1 c. Coffee beeswax
1/2 c. Coffee honey
4 drops of vanilla extract
1 the knife edge of white mica

Melt beeswax and sweet vanilla macerate in a water bath, mix gently with a whisk. Add honey, vanilla extract and mica. Put everything in a nice little pot and you're ready for the winter wind !

Cocoa Coconut Beurre

30 January 2008 by  
Filed under Tree

70 ml d’huile d’amande douce (ou de vanille)
30 ml de beurre de salt
35 ml de beurre de karité
Extrait aromatique de chocolat
Extrait aromatique de coco
Extrait aromatique de vanille
1 c. à café de mica or
1 pointe au couteau d’ocre jaune (optional)
12 drops of vitamin E

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Faire fondre l’huile et les beurres au bain marie. Après que le tout soit fondu, laisser refroidir tout en fouettant. Lorsque le beurre commence à apparaître, ajouter les extraits, le mica et l’ocre. Bien fouetter et déposer dans un joli petit pot. Un vrai régal en ces journées d’hiver.

Chocolate Shower Gel

23 January 2008 by  
Filed under Shower Gel

50 ml neutral cleansing base
20 drops of extract
aromatique de chocolat
10 drops of aromatic extract coconut
1/2 cc de mica bronze
0.6 % drops ECOGARD

optional : 10 vanilla ml of macerate (pour hydrater)

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Mix everything in a pretty bottle and treat yourself to a delicious sweet time to time in the shower !

Spicy vanilla fragrance

7 December 2007 by  
Filed under Woman

30 ml of alcohol a 40 %
1 vanilla pod, cut into pieces
2 cloves
30 drops vanilla extract
1 advanced iris powder (required for perfume)
Essential oils :
5 tangerine drops green
5 drops mandarin yellow
10 drops grapefruit
1 drop ginger

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In a glass jar, to alcohol, la vanille, cloves and essential oils. Put everything away from light and marinate for 4 to 5 weeks. Shake the jar occasionally.

I had already made this recipe and I really liked the smell, but unfortunately my jar was dropped, sniff sniff! I remade, I'm waiting to see the outcome.

Note the essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women..
Some of these essential oils are photosensitizing.

Based Balm Honey

7 December 2007 by  
Filed under Lip balms


1 c. Coffee beeswax
1
c. tablespoons sweet almond oil
1/2
c. Coffee honey
4 a 6 drops of vanilla extract
1 the knife edge of mica gold

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For a pot of 15 g
Melt the beeswax and sweet almond oil in a water bath, mix gently with a whisk. Then when the mixture begins to cool, add honey, vanilla extract and mica. Pour into a jar and enjoy the sweetness of honey !

(Inspired by a recipe from the book Sylvie Hampikian “Créer vos cosmétiques Bio”)

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