Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Raw Honey Body Wash

It's been a while since I last posted a do-it-yourself recipe.  The end of pregnancy was quite tiring and I put all my extra energy into going for long walks to keep myself in good shape and hopefully END the pregnancy.  Ending didn't really happen since I barely went into labor before my 41 week 6 day induction was scheduled, but at least I had a shorter than average labor.  :)  

This morning, I realized it was time to make some body wash.  I've tried this recipe once before, but I ran out a few days after J was born.  I don't have the stamina to do any of this stuff yet, but I just couldn't wait another day!  (Right now, he's 15 days old.)  Luckily, like most recipes, it was a quick mix.  I liked the first batch so much that I doubled it this time!

Body Wash
1 1/3 cup of liquid castile soap
1/2 cup of honey (raw, unfiltered is best)
4 tsp oil (olive, grape seed, jojoba--NOT coconut, needs to be liquid at room temp)
2 tsp Vitamin E oil
20-40 drops Essential oil

Combine ingredients in a squirt or pump top bottle.  Shake to combine.

Some tips: 
I use a pyrex measuring cup with a spout for the oil and soap.  Measuring out the soap first keeps the honey from sticking to the cup too badly.  Heat the honey a little if it is solid so it is easier to pour--hopefully I didn't destroy too many of the raw properties!  I bought most ingredients at Trader Joe's.  I used peppermint castile soap, which is quite powerful, so I only used 20 drops of tea tree essential oil because of its antibacterial properties.  I get that from Mountain Rose Herbs (online), but I'm looking into doTerra for the future purchases though they are quite expensive.  I've been reading that essential oils are not regulated, so you have to find a trustworthy company.  (Not that I've got any complaints about Mountain Rose Herbs.)  The words "pure" and "organic" can be relative terms in the industry.  

I'm not using DIY shampoo anymore because my hair is very picky.  (Isn't everyone's?)  But, in a pinch, this recipe is so close to the shampoo I was making that I'd use it for a day or two if I ran out of my store-bought stuff.  I'm currently using Organix--you can get it just about anywhere--but I'm taking suggestions.  I've got wavy/curly hair that needs moisture!   


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