Energy Wellness Recipes
Made right out of your very own kitchen!
On this page you will find all natural recipes for face, body, hair, tooth and bath. You'll learn how to choose and prepare tea remedies. You'll find all natural treats for your dog or cat and find ways to clean your home without using harsh chemicals!
But first, let me ask you this.
Are you concerned about the products you use on your face and body? You should be. Visit 'Skin Care Basics' to find the list of the most common ingredients used in today's beauty products and determine how safe the products you are using really are! Then come back here and whip up something in your kitchen tonight that will bring out your inner glow, safely and naturally!
I have a general rule for you to consider.
"If you would not want it in you, do not put it on you."
The following recipes cover a broad spectrum of all natural ingredients, including vitamins, herbs and natural foods that you will find in your kitchen!
I don't know about you, but I hate to have to run out and buy ingredients I have never heard of, don't know the price of, and have no experience using, when all I want is to try something right now in the privacy of my own home.
Although I do have other recipes that involve strange herbs and multiple concoctions, the 'soul-full' recipes I have chosen to share with you are those listed with the most common, with fewest ingredients, and guaranteed to be fun and easy!
For Facial Skin
Herbal Face Steam Treatments
For Normal Skin
Lavender, rosemary, chamomile and peppermint.
For Oily Skin
Rosemary, sage, peppermint and basil.
For Dry Skin
Lavender, rose, parsley and chamomile.
Add these herbs to boiling water.
(1 teaspoon of herb per cup of water.)
Pour water into a basin and then place your face into the steam coming from the bowl. Not too close! Don't burn your face! You might also drape a towel over your head, shoulders and bowl to keep in the steam. Do this for just a few minutes.
Oatmeal Facial Exfoliate
Take 1/4 cup of oatmeal (finely crushed or ground) and add water to make a wet paste. Apply to face using gentle circles and then rinse. For added benefit, a real skin smoother, leave it on your face (a ground, thin, wet paste works best) for 10-15 minutes, or until it is nearly dry, and rinse off. Ooh...such soft skin!
Sugar Facial Exfoliate
Take equal parts of Olive oil, Honey and Raw Sugar and mix in a small bowl (about a tablespoon each or less). Slightly dampen face with warm water and apply. Wash over face with the mixture, rubbing lightly. Rinse with warm water. No moisturizer necessary after this one. You'll be soft and glowing! You can also substitute oatmeal for the sugar if you have very sensitive skin.
Aspirin Exfoliator
Mash 3 aspirin and dissolve in 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of water. Massage on face. Leave on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse. If it stings or feels sensitive, rinse immediately.
Fruit Smoothie Dead Skin Cell Remover
Place grapes, strawberries or pineapple (or other fruits containing acids) into a blender and puree. Apply to the face and leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash off.
Aloe Acne Ointment
Aloe vera is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory plant. Buy only 100% pure Aloe Vera gel and apply it topically as needed. Aloe Vera helps to heal wounds of all kinds. When I have spots, I gently cleanse my face with Tea Tree Oil Soap, pat dry, and apply Aloe Vera gel afterwards.
At Home Peel (Good for Acne Scars)
Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply over face. Keep it on for 30 minutes. You must keep your eyes closed, so you may want to set a timer. then rinse with lukewarm water.
Easy Face Scrub
Add a little water to Vitamin C powder. Gently scrub face in a circular motion with your finger tips and then rinse in lukewarm water.
Note: Using exfoliates only once per week is usually enough.
Menopausal Acne Fighter
Treat your breakouts with Tea Tree Oil.
Menopausal Dry Skin
Use Flaxseed oil in your diet (2 tablespoons per day). Ester C helps to increase your natural collagen.
Yogurt Skin Firmer
Mix 1/4 cup plain yogurt with 2 teaspoons of brewers yeast. Add 1 teaspoon of wine vinegar. Spread over face and neck. Wait 15 minutes and then rinse with equal parts of water and cider vinegar.
Face Firmer
Mix 1 raw egg with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of almond oil. Leave on face for 10 minutes and rinse.
Skin Softening Mask
Steam face. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice. Pat on face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Banana Face Mask
Mix together, 1 banana 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Leave on face 5-10 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Oatmeal/Yogurt Face Mask
Mix 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup ground oatmeal and 1/4 cup plain yogurt. Pat on face, avoiding eye area. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Herb & Veggie Circle & Bag Reducer
For puffiness, dip a black tea bag in boiling water, cool and place on eyes to tighten skin and drain excess fluids. For circles, use Chamomile tea just as you would black tea (above). Laying a slice of Cucumber on each closed eye for 10 minutes may also help with circles. You might also try applying Aloe Vera (100% gel) under your eyes for circles.
'Kitchen Witch' Age Spot Dissolvers
Mix equal parts of Lemon Juice and Buttermilk (or Rose Water) and apply to age spots or dab Castor Oil on your spots each day. When you have more time, grate 2 tablespoons of Horseradish in 4 tablespoons of whole Milk. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then, apply to the age spots. Let it dry and then gently wash off. Follow up with moisturizer.
Rosacea
Dab with maple syrup and rinse after 2 minutes or apply dandruff shampoo to a gauze pad and press for 60 seconds against the area and then rinse. Do one or the other, but not both at the same time.
Brightening Mask
Add 1 packet of unflavored gelatin to 1/2 cup apple juice. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or in a small pan over the stove, until dissolved. Place in fridge until set (and cooled). Spread on face and let dry. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Circulation Mask
Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 6 smashed grapes. Pat over face and let set for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and then cool water.
Honey 'Wrinkle Defense' Facial
Apply Honey to the face. You can add other ingredients if you like, such as Avocado (for softening) or Lemon Juice (for lightening). Leave on for 5-10 minutes and then gently rinse off. Lemon juice can be irritating to some types of skin. Try a patch test first.
Fennel Anti-Aging Mask
Take a handful of Fennel Seeds, mash them, and steep in boiling water. Strain out the seeds, add 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Apply to the face and leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse!
Egg White Skin Toner & Tightener
Take egg white and smooth over face. Avoid eyes and lips. Let egg dry. You will feel it tightening. When dry, rinse, but before you do, look in the mirror! You'll see the girl you used to be. Rinse and pat dry.
Note: You may also apply a few dabs of egg white under your face powder (not foundation) to control wrinkles. This may not work so well for my darker complexioned sisters!
Crows Feet Relaxer
Pop open a Vitaman E capsule and apply around the eyes in the evening before bed.
Almond Oil Moisturizer
To complete your facial, rub a bit of almond oil,
between your palms and then gently massage onto your face. You won't believe how fresh you feel and look! If you have minor blemish problems, add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to the almond oil. Tea Tree Oil works wonderfully on blemishes!
I use a tiny bit of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil as a moisturizer. Some find Olive Oil to be a bit too heavy, especially if they wear makeup. Almond may work better under foundation.
For Body Skin
Specific Oils Work Well With Certain Skin Types
For Younger Skin - Coconut, Hemp, Olive, Wheat Germ oils.
For Mature Skin - Evening Primrose and Avocado.
For Everyone - Almond, Emu, Cocoa Butter and Jojoba.
Studies show that using avocado oil works better for moisturizing and healing than any other oil, as it gets down into the deeper layers of your skin, where other oils can't, and actually helps to heal your skin from the inside out!
Avocado for Youthful Skin
Eat a small piece of Avocado everyday or take a small piece, each morning and night, and rub it into your skin where it is dry. This helps with dry, patchy eczema as well.
For Better Skin Circulation & Toning
Use a dry bath brush and give your body a good brushing, not too hard, from neck to toe.
Skin Saver
Mix together, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 teaspoons Olive oil and the juice of 1 lemon. Massage on rough spots for 3 minutes. Rinse if necessary, otherwise just pat dry.
Cuticle Saver
Mix together 1/4 cup Virgin Olive oil and the contents of 1 Vitamin E capsule. Massage into cuticles on both hands and feet regularly. Leave on.
Skin 'Medicinal' Treatments
Sweet Antibiotic for Cuts & Scrapes
Honey is a natural antibiotic. Part of it breaks down into hydrogen peroxide. Dab it on small sores, cuts and scratches immediately. It draws out fluids and kills bacteria. Sugar does this too! Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E also help.
Citrus Sunburn Soother
If you have a sunburn, crush strawberries and apply to the skin as a poultice. Leave on for a few minutes and then gently rinse off. You can also use Witch Hazel, Aloe vera gel (the store bought or the natural plant gel is fine to use in this case) or a Chamomile tea dressing. Brew some tea (1 cup boiling water over 2 tablespoons of leaves), cool, and apply topically to the skin with a soaked cotton ball.
Scorched Skin Veggie Treatment
Puree 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 1 tomato, 1 cucumber and 1/2 an avocado. Apply this paste to the skin and allow to air dry. Rinse carefully and apply a moisturizer, such as Aloe vera.
Apple Sunburn Soother
Very gently rub apple slices on the sunburn for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and then spritz with cooled chamomile tea.
Sunburn Energy Wellness Tips!
Do not use suntan lotion, or other sunscreens, made of harsh chemicals! They cause skin cancer. Avoid the sun in the hottest part of the day. Wear white clothing, long sleeves, brimmed hats and sun glasses.
Eczema Wash
Add to 3 Pints (8 cups) of boiling water, 2 handfuls of Oatmeal (old fashioned, not the 1-minute kind), 1 Tablespoon of Lavender and 3 Chamomile tea bags. Turn the heat down and let it all simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and use liquid for washing, rather than soap and water. You may also pour this in the bath. It can keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Eczema Healing Lotion
Add equal amounts of 100% Aloe Vera Gel and Witch Hazel. To this, add a few drops of Tea Tree Oil. (You can also add Calendula lotion to the mix.) Use this as often as you like to keep skin soft and protected.
Eczema Protectant Rub
Rub Flaxseed Oil into the area affected before bed and after bathing.
Eczema Supplement
Take 500 mg of Black Current Oil twice per day. Divide the dose in half for children under 12 years old.
Things to Use Topically for Bug Bites and Stings
Mix together Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel and 2-3 drops of Lavender Oil and/or Tea Tree Oil to speed healing of irritations.
Make a paste out of Baking Soda and Water to reduce swelling.
Moisten a Black tea bag and apply it as a poultice to draw out fluids and reduce swelling.
An Oatmeal paste, Witch Hazel, Aloe and Black or Green tea bags also work for stinging plants!