Diy Vintage Rose Body Powder

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Remember the vintage powders of yesteryear? I remember my mom and Grandmother powdering their underarms and also remember being powdered as a baby. I have hardly ever used powder in my own kids after the "talk" scare. Plus most powders you can find are scented like a bathroom air-freshener!  I feel like powder just isn't as popular as it used to be.

However, I feel that a proper powdering can be ladylike AND great for your skin. Whatever you use on yourself, of course, should be safe enough for a child.Here is my shot at recreating the wonderful vintage powders of yesteryear with safer ingredients that can promote great skin with the benefits of essential oils and healing clays:

Vintage-Inspired Rose Powder 

Mason jar or small apothecary jar

1/4 cup Kaolin clay
1/4 cup arrowroot, baking soda, or cornstarch 

2 drops rose oil

Combine all ingredients to an apothecary jar with a lid, and shake vigorously until you feel that the oil has been evenly distributed.

Use a cotton ball to apply or, if you can find one, an old-fashioned powder pouf!

The Benefits
Kaolin clay is a beautiful white powder that combines well with the other white powders above.

Kaolin, like most healing clays, will draw out impurities without robbing the skin of its natural oils. There is loads of research on the antibacterial properties of healing clays- even on skin diseases that are resistant to other treatments.  I chose the Kaolin clay for this recipe because of its color, and its antibacterial properties. When applied topically it will help eliminate odor and I even use it in place of chemical antiperspirant which I have not worn in seven years.

Benefits of Rose Oil

I used Rose for this recipe because of its "vintage" feel. Rose is the highest vibrating oil, thought to increase mood and used in skincare products for centuries. It has also been known as an aphrodesiac.

Rose is a gentle oil and can calm stressed skin. Rose oil does not need to be diluted but I always dilute mine by half with V6 to make it last longer! Pure rose oil is not cheap, and if your 5oz bottle is under $100.00 you are not buying pure rose oil. Feel free to sub in other oils, but if you intend on using this recipe under your arms, don't use the citrus oils if you will be going out into the sun.

Lavender Rosemary Balancing Masque

Lavander Rosemary Balancing Hair Masque

It's almost the end if summer, and my hair has had lots of exposure to the sun. Though I don't get my hair wet in the chlorinated pool much, our town seems to up their chlorine towards the end of August every year. The result for me, like many of us, is thirsty hair that is both dry and oily!

I developed this "balancing" hair masque for the hair that is both oily and dry towards the end of summer. It will leave your hair full of body while feeling clean but not dry.

You'll need:

4tableapoons French Green Clay

*2 drops Lavender 

*2 drops Rosemary

4 tablespoons kaolin clay

Optional

*2 tablespoons bentonite clay if your hair is oily or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar if your hair is dry.

Directions:

Add ingredients to a mixing bowl that is not metal. Add water by spoonfuls until your mix is as thick as yoghurt and stir vigorously. Add your balancing oils, it will smell wonderful!! Use a brush or your fingers to apply the mixture as close to the scalp as possible. Let the mixture sit until it starts to dry (at lease 20 minutes)

Result:

These healing clays will, literally, drink the oil from your hair while exfoliating the scalp and stimulating new hair growth.

Rosemary has been known to alleviate alopecia, and Lavender is the perfect balancing oil for both skin and hair! Lavender even combats excess sebum in skin without over drying.

Emotional benefits:

Rosemary oil has been known to boost alertness, and ease anxiety while lavender oil increases the presence of beta waves in the brain indicating heightened relaxation!**
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**Please see the Essential Oils Desk Reference for more information on studies and facts supporting Lavender and Rosemary oil.

Essential Oils for Sinus Relief

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Sinus Relief Using Essential Oils

It's how I got started with my passion for oils. True story: One night during my nightly prayers, I prayed for an answer to heal my sinuses. I have a deviated septum and had been on a nasal steroid for about six years. I promptly remembered the verse (James 5:14) about elders praying and anointing with oil for healing a sick person.

I immediately went to Amazon and, after reviewing a few choices, ordered the book Healing Oils of the Bible by David Stewart. In two days I was reading about Myrtle oil and its uses for sinuses, so I ordered the Healing Oils of the Bible set. Not only have I not had to use my nasal steroid for 18 months, my husband, who was about to schedule sinus surgery, also started inhaling Myrtle oil. Not only did he never have to schedule a surgery, he does not have to use his nasal steroid either. I still have to use my oils nightly, if I do not, I do get a sinus infection within three days. However, I consider it a true miracle that I no longer have to use a nasal steroid.

Here are some essential oil techniques that I use to continuously keep my sinuses free and clear:

1. Myrtle Oil inhaled from a warm cup of water, nightly
2. Two Drops of Eucaliptus Oil in a steamy shower
3. One drop Clove three drops carrier oil and purified water inside a nosespray bottle (for sinus headachs) **warning, this stings a little**
4. 2 drops RC Blend with a TSP of coconut or other oil rubbed on feet or chest (great for a child!) 
5. Lavender oil in a gel cap when around known allergens

Please note, that I only use oils that can be taken internally. Most oils that are derived from a steam distillation should be FDA approved. I get all of my oils from Young Living. If you would like more information about essential oils, training videos, or to order with a 25% discount e-mail me or visit my website: DirtandOil.MarketingScents.com

Improving Public Restrooms With Essential Oils

Public Safety by TerryJohnston

While I was at dinner with a group of moms the subject of "that smell" came up. You know "the smell." Its the smell behind the smell of toilet bowl cleaner and air freshener inside a public bathroom. For lack of a better term, it's the smell of "gross."

I was never phased by this smell as a young woman, but once my first child started potty training I was able to truly identify the smell of "gross" in a bathroom, and it kinda freaked me out. I'm NOT a germaphobe by any means. My kids have been known to eat dirt, share cups, and eat directly off of my floor. Sigh. But the smell, oh, the smell.

I hate carrying a separate potty, and I am not one to drape the toilet seats in TP. So, instead I travel with my miniature viles of either Thieves Oil or Purification Blend.
You could also use Thieves Spray, but I just always have the oil on hand for other purposes.

When we are using a public potty I just drop a few drops on the toilet seat and wipe them around with TP to: 

a) make the bathroom smell better and 

b) disinfect the seats.

I know that I could write on and on about the antibacterial properties of essential oils, but I like to quote other sources because I am not a doctor, scientist, or researcher. I'm just a mom with a thing for oils. So, Check out this article by the NY Times on how Cinnamon oil (also found in Theves oil) even works against the spread of MRSA!

I am pretty sure my kids wont get MRSA in the public toilet, but it will help me sleep better knowing someones butt germs were shielded from my daughters butt germs.

Have questions about oils? Order thieves oil here, or contact me directly and find out how to save 25% on essential oils! Learn more about essential oils and sign up for free e-mail training at my website: www.DirtandOil.MarketingScents.com

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, just a mom. All the information on this blog is strictly experience or testimony, not advice.