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DIY Lotion Stick – Lavender, Clove and Lemon

I LOVE the lotion stick I make, because of many reasons. To start, I dislike how normal lotions leak when I travel or put in my purse. Lotion sticks are super easy to make, easy to use and easy to travel with. Not only are the lotion sticks completely natural and organic, I feel safe applying it on my skin and not worry about getting a rash. I avoid harsh chemicals that are used in other products. This lotion is very good for sensitive skin, since, it contains Shea Butter. Shea Butter is known for increasing circulation to the skin and is anti-aging. Can be very good for psoriasis and eczema. Coconut oil helps with reducing inflammation and helps keep harmful bacteria out. I use the container so that I don’t contaminate the contents in a jar.

Ingredients

Makes 1 two oz ounce stick

 2 tablespoons raw organic shea butter

 2 teaspoons beeswax

 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil solid at room temp (can use extra shea butter if allergic to coconut)

 2 teaspoons olive oil OR castor oil

1/4 tsp vitamin E oil

 20+ drops of essential oil of choice (optional)

2 oz Container

3 drops Clove

20 drops lemon

10 drops lavender

Directions

In a double boiler add the shea butter beeswax and coconut oil. Heat until melted. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes and add essential oil and vitamin E oil. Pour into the 2oz containers.

The Best DIY Homemade Deodorant Recipe

Do you ever wonder what kinds of chemicals are being put into your body from your deodorant?

Our skin is our largest organ we have. The skin has three main jobs for your body and that is, protection, regulation and sensation. I have searched high and low for a recipe for a deodorant that did not contain baking soda because it can irritate the thin layer of skin in your arm pits. I could not believe how hard it is to find a recipe that did not contain baking soda.

Secondly, I wanted to find something that was different than arrow root powder because I was tired of my clothes being white from the residue. To be completely honest, the bentonite clay I use is not much different but at least it has a shade off from white and it has multiple healing properties.

I also used coconut oil because it’s antibacterial. Every single process of chemical elimination you take counts to living a healthy lifestyle. I wanted to use deodorant tubes because I didn’t want to have to dip my fingers in a jar and contaminate the contents. I also used coconut oil because it’s antibacterial. Every single process of chemical elimination you take counts to living a healthy lifestyle.

This deodorant stays solid in the summer months, no skin irritations from baking soda and your PH balance should keep balanced. The bentonite clay is gray, comes in a larger jar and can be used in many other recipes.

This recipe makes 2 deodorant tubes that are 2.2 ounces.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons beeswax

3 tsp Bentonite clay

1 1/2  teaspoons of Zinc Oxide Powder

6 tablespoons of Coconut Oil

1/2 teaspoons Vitamin E Oil

2 Deodorant Tubes

60 drops of Essential Oil of your choice

Melaleuca (Recommended) also known as tea tree

Lavender

Peppermint

Lemon

Clove

Directions

  1. In a double boiler, melt beeswax and coconut oil together until completely melted. Remove from stove.
  2. In a small bowl mix together zinc oxide and bentonite clay
  3. Combine the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients.
  4. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes or until the ingredients have set up just a bit. This is in order for the Clay to mix with the ingredients rather than settle to the bottom.
  5. Pour into deodorant containers and let sit overnight to harden before use.

Enjoy and let me know if you have questions!

DIY – Feeling Good Aromatherapy Fragrance

Here’s a great recipe to give you a little aromatherapy in your life and increase your feelings of well being. 

Benefits:  Can promote feelings of peace, calmness, happiness and help reduce anxiety. 

In a 10ml roller bottle, combine the below ingredients. 

Clary Sage – 4 drops

Wild Orange – 4 drops

Juniper berry – 2 drops

Lavender – 2 drops

Lemon – 3 drops

Vitamin E Oil  – 2 drops

Avocado Oil – add the drops of essential oil first and then fill almost to the top with the avocado oil or another carrier oil of your choice.  (I.e. Fractionated Coconut OilGrapeseed oil.)   These carrier oils have different absorption rates.

I like to add Vitamin E oil to most of my body products. 

If you would like to order essential oils, I am an affiliate of DoTerra and this is the best I have found.  Some essential oil companies contain fillers so it’s best to choose a reputable company.   

Happy New Year to All Direct Sales Companies!

MZ Chandler LLC

I always had a desire to own my own business ever since I can remember.  So, I did that through joining Multi-Level Marketing companies (MLM) or otherwise called direct sales businesses like Avon, Mary Kay and Amway!  I have to say, MLM’s  get a really bad rap these days.   I learned so much about business by joining direct sales companies (MLMs) because you have a mentor who helps you get started and you have something to use your creative skills in building the business up in your way and at your desired speed.  I want to thank all direct sales companies for providing the structure, guidance and opportunities for anyone who has drive to own their own business. Thank you to ALL direct sales companies from the bottom of my heart!!  Best of all, they provide AMAZING products! Happy New Year to all direct sales companies! May everyone accept and support the greatness you provide the world!

I’m Definitely Using the Best Makeup On the Market!

Not only do they have an incredible CEO Gregg Renfrew who is consistently setting the bar for safety in the beauty industry, Beautycounter’s Christy Coleman who is the company’s makeup artist has created a makeup line rich in colors that bring out the natural beauty in each one of us. I noticed people noticing a difference in me the day I started wearing this makeup. I absolutely love it!

Here is a fresh article explaining how this company is trending to be the #1 beauty brand.

Visit this site to view their products!

Start a Safe Beauty Regime Beginning With Foundation

I was out with friends at happy hour and overheard a conversation from one of my friends who had just joined a beauty business.  She was talking about how she was using a healthy foundation!  Oh my gosh I thought!  I’ve been looking for an alternative to the foundation I have been using since I put this stuff on my face EVERY SINGLE DAY!   I knew my old foundation contained harmful ingredients and gave me a heavy caked on feeling, seemed to dry out my pores and make them look even bigger.  I had been worried about what I was putting on my skin and absorbing into the rest of my body.

So, I bought the Tint Skin not totally expecting it to work for me but I wanted to support my friend who had just gotten into the business.   I bought it and thought it was very interesting.  First, I was amazed at how lightweight it felt.  It’s not a big fancy cover-all-hide-everything but it actually brought out my color of skin rather than covering me up.   I like that idea of being natural.   The Tint Skin comes in so many different shades there’s a shade for absolutely everyone.  The charcoal soap and charcoal mask demonstrated that the company was on top of innovation.   I knew that Beautycounter was on the cutting edge of the industry and I wanted to be a part of it.   I went ahead and replaced all of my make-up with Beautycounter products.  The rest of the products are unusually highly effective and has me so excited.  All my research about ingredients that maintain or improve skin are being used in their products!

Learn more about Beautycounter from this 2:55 minute video.

Description: The Tint Skin Complexion Coverage is a light and creamy buildable foundation that covers inconsistencies and evens skin tone. The long lasting formula leaves complexion naturally glowing, smooth, and fresh. Hyaluronic acid increases hydration and promotes smoother-looking skin.

Packaging: The Tint Skin is packaged in a soft tube to easily squeeze out the amount you need.

Special Ingredients: Jojoba Esters, Sweet Almond Oil, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Orange Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Clary Oil, Orange Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

How to use: Apply evenly over entire face. Use daily, apply with brush or fingertips. If you want thicker coverage, let the first layer sit for a few minutes and add an additional layer.

Check out Tint Skin

How Does the Safety of Your Favorite Brand of Cosmetics and Skin Care Products Rate?

Check the EWG Skin Deep database to check your favorite brand of cosmetics and skin care products.  Just visit this site and type in the name of your make-up, lotions or sunscreens and you will get a rating on it based on the EWG scale.  You want it to be as close to zero as possible.  One is really good.  Two is ok and three means you might want to read the ingredients.

You might be surprised!

EWG Skin Deep is a very important link you’ll want to save to your favorites!!  I can see it now, you’re running around the house checking lotions, sunscreen and cosmetics to see how they rate on the safety charts!

Environmental Working Group is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.