Nail Cream with Horsetail

 Ingredients:

• 25 g dried horsetail (equisetum) herb 
• 150 ml pecan oil
• 1 tablespoon grated beeswax
• 3-5 drops of frankincense essential oil.

Instructions:

1.  Place the horsetail and your carrier oil in the top of a double boiler, with simmering water in the bottom.  Let it simmer gently on very low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and allow the oil to cool until it is safe to handle. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or fine strainer into a glass jug, squeezing out as much oil from the plant matter as possible. 
3. Clean your double boiler setup, and gently melt your strained horsetail oil together with the beeswax.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in your essential oil and pour the liquid mixture into a small, clean tin or jar. Let it sit undisturbed until it cools and sets into a solid cream. 

Massage a small amount of the balm into your cuticles and fingertips every evening before bed to help hydrate the skin and strengthen the nail plate over time. 

Coconut Oil Headache Balm

 

• 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil
• 12 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drop Frankincense Essential Oil
• 1 small glass jar or metal tin

Instructions

1. Melt the base: Place the coconut oil in the top of a double boiler over water and heat until melted
2. Cool slightly: Remove from heat and let it cool for 1–2 minutes so it is warm but not hot.
3. Add essential oils: Stir in the peppermint, lavender and frankincense essential oils.
4. Set: Pour the mixture into your container and let it cool on the counter until it solidifies completely (about 30 minutes).

How to Use

Gently rub a small amount of the balm onto your temples, forehead, or the back of your neck when you feel a headache coming on. Be careful to not get too close to your eyes.  

This works for me, but everyone is different.  

**Not intended as medical advice.**

Rose Sugar Scrub

 Combine one cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1-1/2 cups of fresh rose petals in a food processor.  pulse untile blended.  If it is too dry add more coconut oil.  Add 10-15 drops of rose essential oil.