Ingredients
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Coconut Sugar or Honey
1/2 cup coffee, ground (I made mine with used coffee grounds that I dried out)
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
1. In a double boiler over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil. Be
careful not to melt the oil – heat just enough to blend easily with the sugar (or honey) and coffee grounds. Once warm, remove from heat and transfer the
oil to a bowl.
2. Add the coconut sugar, coffee grounds, vanilla, and cinnamon
essential oil. Stir by hand until all of the ingredients are well
blended.
Yields 8oz. Transfer to a container, like a wide-mouth canning jar for easy scooping.
To Use: Activate the scrub by scooping a small amount into the palm
of your hand, add a bit of water and then gently exfoliate your skin.
Use with caution as the coconut oil might make the tub slippery.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Fly Repellent
Gather supplies. This outdoor fly repellent can be
placed in the center of your patio table to repel flies throughout the
day and evening. It's a simple mix of essential oils and a carrier oil
that will help diffuse the scent into the air, naturally keeping flies
away. Here's what you'll need:
- A small tin with a lid. A small coffee can, mint tin or cough drop tin would work.
- A clean piece of cloth or a dish sponge.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel (or vodka, if you don't have witch hazel).
- 100 drops essential oils.
Make an essential oil blend. Several essential oils
have properties that keep flies away. They also work well on mosquitoes
and other pests. Essential oils can be found at health food stores or
ordered in bulk online. You can use 100 drops of the same oil, or a
blend of any of the following:
- Lavender oil - lavender is considered to be particularly effective against flies. It has many other household uses as well.
- Citronella oil - this ingredient is commonly used in candles meant to keep flies and other bugs away.
- Eucalyptus oil - another great essential oil you can use around the house for all types of purposes.
- Peppermint oil - this is likely more effective against mosquitoes. but also considered to work against horse flies.
Mix the essential oils with the vegetable oil and witch hazel (or vodka).
Pour all of the ingredients together into a bowl, and stir until
combined. Diluting the essential oils will keep them from immediately
evaporating and help them diffuse into the air.
- All essential oils should be diluted before use; especially if you want to apply them directly to your skin.
- Use an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vodka in the mixture will help preserve it for a second use.
Saturate the cloth or sponge with the mixture. Place
the cloth in the tin and pour the mixture inside so that it completely
saturates the cloth or sponge. Place the cloth in the tin and shut the
lid. Allow to sit for 24 hours.
Open the lid to use the repellent. Whenever you need
to use the tin, remove the lid and place on the entertaining table. Make
as many as you wish to put around the entertaining area to deter flies.
Replenish the oil every few uses. Once open to the
air, the strength weakens and needs to be topped up. Sprinkle more
essential oils inside, or make another blend.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Natural-Outdoor-Fly-Repellent-with-Essential-Oils
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