Looking for some DIY summer body treatments that will leave your skin smooth and glowing? Look no further! Try out these simple and effective recipes using Young Living essential oils. Make a margarita body scrub using salt, olive oil, tequila, lime juice, and a few drops of Lime essential oil for a natural and refreshing exfoliation. For a body smoothing oil, mix Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil with Grapefruit essential oil and massage into your legs and arms for a little extra smoothing. And if you want healthy, glowing skin, try making a DIY summer glow serum using CBD Beauty Boost, Frankincense essential oil, and a carrier oil of your choice. Say goodbye to moisturizers and serums, because this one is a game-changer! Don't forget to try out the other recipes like a Vitamin C facial toner, moisturizing oatmeal soak, mermaid hair detangler spray, and DIY nail polish remover as well. Get your summer glow on with these natural and nourishing treatments!
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DIY Glow Serum
Ditch all the other moisturizers and serums because this one is the game-changer! Apply morning and evening for healthy, glowing skin. (PS - CBD Beauty Boost has been nicknamed ‘Botox in a Bottle' so you know it's good!)
- 2oz glass dropper bottle
- 10 dropperfuls CBD Beauty Boost
- 40 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- Optional: 20 drops Blue Tansy Essential Oil
- Carrier of choice: argan oil (great for dry skin), jojoba oil (good for all skin types), rose hip oil (for all skin types)
DIY Vitamin C Facial Toner
Vitamin C and Geranium are a dynamic duo when it comes to brightening the skin. Try out this simple toner as we head into the warmer months!
- 2oz glass dropper bottle
- 1&1/2 tsp Organic vitamin C powder
- 5 drops Geranium essential oil
- 3 Tbsp distilled water
- Splash alcohol-free witch hazel (optional for more oil-prone skin)
- Mix vitamin C powder into the water until dissolved, then add Geranium and top with a splash of witch hazel (optional). Use morning and evening or as desired. Store up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Healthy Hair Recovery
Whether you're dealing with hormonal needs, postpartum hair loss, recovery from acute illness or something else, here is our Healthy Hair Recovery Protocol that can help your hair get back to its glory days!
- NingXia Red
- SulfurZyme Powder
- Inner Beauty Collagen
- Mineral Essence
- Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
- Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender Essential Oils
Orange Creamsicle Body Scrub
This simple DIY leaves your skin silky smooth and its dreamy winter scent is perfect for the winter days. Follow with the DIY Body Butter for smooth, happy winter skin!
- 1/4 cup organic fractionated coconut oil
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 15 drops Orange or Tangerine essential oil
- 10 drops Vanilla oleoresin
- Mix Orange & Vanilla with fractionated coconut oil in a glass container, then add organic cane sugar to the bowl and stir until combined. To use, massage into skin in a circular motion and rinse well. After exfoliating, moisturize with the DIY Present TIme Body Butter.
Present Time Body Butter
Take care of your skin with this simple, customizable DIY Body Butter. Try mixing floral oils like Neroli, Jasmine or Geranium with spruce and tangerine!
- 8-12 ounce glass container glass container
- 1/2 cup solid refined, organic coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic mango butter (or a mix of shea butter and mango butter)
- 1/2 cup organic jojoba oil
- 10 drops Idaho Blue Spruce essential oil
- 15 drops Neroli or Geranium essential oil
- 20 drops Tangerine essential oil
- OR use 45 drops of Present Time Essential Oil Blend Place coconut oil and shea butter in a bowl and whip with a handheld or stand mixer until fluffy and smooth. Slowly add in the jojoba oil, then the essential oils, mixing as you add. Whip for about five minutes or so. The longer you mix, the fluffier it will become!
Spring is finally here, at least according to the calendar...get outside and enjoy that sunshine! The mud will be here in full force here in Maine soon enough! ;)
Be well,