Lemon grass is a popular ingredient in hair care products such as shampoo and conditioner. It has been shown to reduce excessive oil production while increasing the luster and shine. To add it to your hair, mix a few drops of the essential oils with your favorite carrier oil and massage it...
Many citrus essential-oil scents fade too quickly, while other essential oils are too cost-prohibitive to use in soap. Some that I’ve found to work well include lavender, rose geranium, peppermint, spearmint, lime, 10x (ten-fold) orange, lemongrass, and eucalyptus. To color soap naturally,...
If you can find mullein in the wild, you can make your own ointment using a pestle and mortar with a carrier oil like olive oil. You can also infuse the weed in water or olive oil. Mullein tea You can buy mullein tea prepackaged, but it’s also easy to make at home if you have...
Icing sugar is one way to sugarcoat things – sprinkling your cake with powdered sugar is one of the simplest hacks. But if you’re worried that your cake is already too sweet, try masking the eggy taste with fresh fruit toppings – berries are always a great addition and also offer a c...
and any of the ingredients used for purple and red can also produce pink. Of the colorants listed below, you can get one of the loveliest botanical pinks from madder root. You can either infuse the larger pieces into a light oil before soaping or add powdered madder to your soap at trac...
These powdered herb colorants can add color to lotions or body oils, but although they retain color in containers, there is a chance they will fade over time. The best way to add them to a moisturizer formula is to infuse one of the liquid phases with the chosen herb before the liquids...
After about 4-8 hours infusing, turn off the heat and allow the arnica oil to infuse for another 24 to 48 hours before straining out the herb mixture. Choosing a Carrier Oil Since arnica oil is only used topically, you’ll want to select an oil that fits well with your skincare and...
In this article I’ll show you how to infuse the therapeutic properties of comfrey into oil, make it into an herbal salve, and we’ll also dive into the controversy around comfrey tea. As always, I want to mention that none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA, this art...
Lemon Zest Beignets: Infuse a burst of citrusy freshness by adding lemon zest to the dough and/or topping with a lemon glaze. Savory Beignets: Experiment with savory variations by incorporating herbs, cheese, or even savory fillings for a unique twist. Almond Beignets: Enhance the flavor with...
they can also offer up a lot of great health benefits. I tend to use what is referred to as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). They are rich in medium-chain fatty acids, which are easy for your body to digest, not readily stored by the body as fat, allowing them to infuse cells wit...