In this blog we've gathered together our favorite DIY recipes for self-care gifts (and some self-care for you, too!). Luxurious, natural, & filled with beautiful aromatics, these simple recipes are a special way to show you care this holiday season.
Lavender Lotion Bars
Ingredients:
2/3 C. Beeswax Pastilles
¼ C. Fermented Coconut Oil (or regular coconut oil)
½ C. Shea Butter
10 Drops of Pranarom Lavender Essential Oil
10 Drops of Pranarom Spearmint Essential Oil
10 Drops of Pranarom Orange Essential OIl
Silicone Molds
Directions:
In a double boiler (or a large glass bowl sitting on top of a small pot of water), melt shea butter and beeswax over medium low heat. When the shea butter and beeswax are nearly melted, add the coconut oil (which will melt very quickly). Stir until completely melted, then remove from heat. Wait 10 minutes for your mixture to cool a bit before adding essential oils. Pour the melted lotion base into molds and let cool until completely solid (this will take several hours). Remove lotion bars from molds and store in a cool, dry place. To use, simply rub lotion bars in between your hands to activate. Your body heat will melt/soften the bars. Makes around 3-5 bars.
2/3 C. Beeswax Pastilles
¼ C. Fermented Coconut Oil (or regular coconut oil)
½ C. Shea Butter
10 Drops of Pranarom Lavender Essential Oil
10 Drops of Pranarom Spearmint Essential Oil
10 Drops of Pranarom Orange Essential OIl
Silicone Molds
Directions:
In a double boiler (or a large glass bowl sitting on top of a small pot of water), melt shea butter and beeswax over medium low heat. When the shea butter and beeswax are nearly melted, add the coconut oil (which will melt very quickly). Stir until completely melted, then remove from heat. Wait 10 minutes for your mixture to cool a bit before adding essential oils. Pour the melted lotion base into molds and let cool until completely solid (this will take several hours). Remove lotion bars from molds and store in a cool, dry place. To use, simply rub lotion bars in between your hands to activate. Your body heat will melt/soften the bars. Makes around 3-5 bars.
Cocoa Mint DIY Lip Balms
Ingredients:
1 T. Beeswax Pastilles
1 T. Cocoa Butter
2 T. Pranarom Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
10-15 drops Pranarom Peppermint essential oil
1 T. Beeswax Pastilles
1 T. Cocoa Butter
2 T. Pranarom Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
10-15 drops Pranarom Peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
Melt beeswax, cocoa butter and oil together in a glass container set in a pot over simmering water. Stir until ingredients are liquid. Remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well and pour liquid into lip balm tubes, tins, or jars. Set aside to firm up. You can put in the fridge to expedite the process. (makes approx. (6) .15 oz. tubes)
Melt beeswax, cocoa butter and oil together in a glass container set in a pot over simmering water. Stir until ingredients are liquid. Remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well and pour liquid into lip balm tubes, tins, or jars. Set aside to firm up. You can put in the fridge to expedite the process. (makes approx. (6) .15 oz. tubes)
Cardamom Coffee Sugar Scrub
Ingredients:
½ C. Organic Sugar
½ C. Coffee Grounds
1 ½ t. Pranarom Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
3 Drops Pranarom Cardamom Essential Oil
½ C. Organic Sugar
½ C. Coffee Grounds
1 ½ t. Pranarom Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
3 Drops Pranarom Cardamom Essential Oil
Instructions:
Add sugar and coffee grounds to a glass bowl. Stir until well combined. Add oils and mix until fully incorporated. Add to a glass jar and, for some extra “gifty” flair, add some ribbon or a sprig of holiday greens to the jar.
Add sugar and coffee grounds to a glass bowl. Stir until well combined. Add oils and mix until fully incorporated. Add to a glass jar and, for some extra “gifty” flair, add some ribbon or a sprig of holiday greens to the jar.
Lavender Honey Bath
Ingredients:
1 T. Honey
3 Drops of Pranarom Lavender Essential Oil
¼-1 C. of Pranarom Lavender Hydrosol
1 T. Honey
3 Drops of Pranarom Lavender Essential Oil
¼-1 C. of Pranarom Lavender Hydrosol
Instructions:
You'll give this gift in two parts - the lavender honey and the lavender hydrosol.
Add honey to a jar, add the essential oil and mix well. Just before adding to the bath, add the hydrosol and mix until the honey has dissolved, pouring into the bath. Honey is a humectant which gives this combination a moisturizing effect. It also works as a dispersant for the essential oils, which is furthered by mixing with hydrosol (water) so that it seamlessly integrates with the bath water.
