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Face Care

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Natural Cold Cream 1/2-cup sweet almond oil 5-tablespoon water or rosewater 2 tablespoon melted beeswax 1/4 tsp borax Mix the wax and oil in a double boiler until they are melted together evenly. In a separate saucepan on medium setting, … Continue reading →

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Skin Care

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Soothing Cucumber and Aloe 2-tbls aloe vera gel 1 cucumber, peeled 2-tbls apricot kernel oil 1-tbls coconut oil 4 tbls melted beeswax 1 tsp honey Puree cucumber and strain out the liquid.  Add the aloe vera gel and mix well.  … Continue reading →

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Bath Potions

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Moisturizing Bubble Bath 1/2-cup soap flakes 1 cup boiling water 3 tbls sweet almond oil 5 drops essential oil of choice (optional) Dissolve the soap flakes in the boiling water, stirring gently.  Immediately add the almond oil, and then add … Continue reading →

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Hair Care

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Basic Glycerin Shampoo 4 heaping tbls (60ml) lye 1-cup cold soft water 2/3-cup glycerin (preferably vegetable) 3 tbls + 2 tsp coconut oil 2 cups lukewarm water 2 tbls commercial shampoo (optional, provides extra bubbles) While gently stirring, slowly add … Continue reading →

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Herbal Bath Salts

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

1/4-cup baking soda 1/2-cup sea salt 10 drops herbal essential oil (optional) 1 tablespoon dried herbs (optional) Few drops food coloring (optional) Mix together Shelf life – 6-8 months if kept dry

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