I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for PRINT-FRIENDLY VERSION purchasing Seven Minerals. It means a great deal to us.

Who is “us”? We’re a small, family-owned and operated business, and just like you, we appreciate authenticity and natural goodness. For years, we’ve been dedicated to bringing people like yourself the healthiest and highest quality organic health and wellness products. On a day to day basis, we help people feel and be healthier without compromising on harmful or unnatural ingredients.

• How do we do it?

With solutions that are meticulously designed, formulated, and manufactured in the U.S., by people who actually care about what’s going on your skin and in your body. CASTILE SOAP • Why do we do it? Put simply… We believe in creating a world where we can RECIPE BOOK count on natural solutions, instead of grabbing another of unnatural soap filled with harmful and unnatural ingredients. Health, beauty, and wellness without compromising the life nature intended.

• Why Castile Soap?

When I first started using castille, I was SO surprised to see how many things I could use it for. DIY hand-soap, DIY Shampoo, DIY House Cleaner, you name it, it can probably do it!

So, having used Castile Soap in my own home for months, I’ve put together a list of more than 40 DIY recipes (tips included!) that’ll help you take full advantage of your castile soap. I’ve tried many of them myself, and can vouch that they really do work!! Thank you for Without further adieu, here is your Castile Soap Recipe book! I know you’ll find lots of useful and new inform that’ll ensure you enjoy all of the amazing qualities of purchasing Seven MInerals Pure Castile Soap! Seven Minerals! Don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions about Aloe Vera or any of our products. We are here to serve you! If you have questions about the Best, product, or if there was any damage, or if anything made you unhappy... Karin

Drop me a few lines to Co-founder, [email protected] and I’ll do my best to make it right! TABLE OF CONTENT

What makes a traditional Castile Soap? And why should you care if it’s not traditional...... 3

Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap (UNSCENTED)...... 3

HAND SOAP...... 5

BODY WASH...... 7

BABY BATH TIME...... 11

SHAMPOO...... 15

FACE...... 19

SHAVING...... 21

DISH SOAP & VEGGIE WASH...... 22

HOUSEHOLD...... 24

LAUNDRY...... 28

PET CARE...... 30

INSECTS...... 33

| 2 What makes a traditional Castile Soap? And why should you care if it’s not traditional.

Many of you are probably already familiar with what castile soap is. But just in you aren’t, or could use a refresher, here’s a brief rundown. Castile soap is a soap made from vegetable oil, rather than from animal fat or synthetic detergents. It originates from the Castile region of Spain (hence the name,) where it was made from pure, local olive oil. Although olive oil is the traditional base oil, the soap can be made with coconut, hemp, jojoba, argan, castor, and many other vegetable oils.

Unfortunately, as prices rise and profits have somehow become more important than people, many Castile Soap manufacturers have began turning to palm oil as a cheaper alternative to traditional oils. But as we all know it comes with a much bigger cost - damage to local wildlife, indigenous tribes, habitats, and our climate.

Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap (UNSCENTED) Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap is the Eco-Friendly Liquid Castile that cares about you and your home. In fact, all homes on the planet. We don’t support Palm Oil, and it’s eco-damage in any of our products.

Instead, we combined the old-world tradition of olive oil, with the kindness from organic healing oils and gently processed it into the soap you can trust in.

Here’s why you can trust in Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap:

• We don’t support Palm Oil, and it’s eco-damage in any of our products. • All our oils are organic. • All our ingredients are vegan friendly and 100% biodegradable. • Everything is unscented to support even the most sensitive skin. • We use only Non-GMO ingredients, so you can be assured you’re only absorbing the goodness.

| 3 Only with Organic Oils

Organic Castor Oil - used in cosmetics and skincare, Vitamin E rich Castor Oil is the anti-inflammatory superstar of the skin world. And that’s good news for eczema, psoriasis and dryness, without bringing bad news to oily, blemished and acne prone skin.

Organic Argan, Jojoba and Hemp Oils - our special formula contains three oils that are very similar to your skin’s natural oils. This gives you smooth hydrated skin, without clogging pores or leaving behind a greasy residue.

Organic Coconut, and Olive Oils - people have been making pure soap for millennia. Some of the earliest were made with laurel oil; or like true Castile, olive oil! So of course, you’ll find it in our soap. We also added antifungal Coconut Oil to dissolve germs as well as grime.

Concentrated, but gentle

Our castile soap is 2-3x more concentrated than regular liquid soaps, body washes and cleansers. So please remember to dilute it with water!

| 4 HAND SOAP Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap provides a nice balance for your skin. It removes all dirt and debris from your body, as well as harmful organisms such as viruses or bacteria that we may pick up from touching door knobs, keyboards, or tables. It also has a nice consistency that isn’t too hard to rinse off your skin after using it. And the best thing is that you can wash your hands on a regular basis without worrying about the soap drying out your skin.

1. Liquid Hand Soap

RECIPE

You will need: • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup purified water • 10 drops of essential oil of choice

Directions: Mix castile soap with purified water. Add essential oil of choice.

2. Aloe Hand Soap

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel • ¼ Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil • ½ cup filtered water • 10 drops essential oils of choice

Directions: Combine all ingredients and pour into a foam pump.

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3. Coconut Oil Foaming Hand Soap

RECIPE

You will need: • 1 foaming soap dispenser • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1–2 tsp fractionated coconut oil • 10–15 drops essential oil(s) of choice (it’s good to use some essential oils with antibacterial properties, like lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary, melaleuca, wild orange, lavender or peppermint)

Directions: Pour castile soap and coconut oil into foaming soap bottle. Add essential oil(s). Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Screw on the pump top and shake gently to mix the ingredients together.

4. Almond Oil Foaming Hand Soap

RECIPE

You will need: • 12 ounces of water (distilled or boiled is best but not needed if it will be used within a few weeks) • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ tsp almond oil • essential oils of choice for scent (optional)

Directions: Fill the soap dispenser to about 1 inch of the top. Add castile soap to the water mixture (do not add the soap first or it will create bubbles when the water is added.) Add the oil (optional but it helps preserve the life of the dispenser) and essential oils if you are using them. Close and lightly swish to mix. Use as you would any regular foaming soap.

| 6 BODY WASH Seven Minerals Pure Unscented Castile soap is a non-toxic alternative for people who suffer from sensitive skin. Since this soap contains no scents or fragrances in its classic form, you also won’t have to worry about experiencing reactions from added ingredients.

5. Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup purified water • 10 drops essential oil of choice

Directions: Mix castile soap with purified water. Add essential oil of choice.

6. Aloe Vera Hand & Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ¾ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel • 1 tsp vitamin E oil • 10 to 15 drops sandalwood essential oil

Directions: Pour castile soap into a small pitcher. Add aloe vera gel. Add vitamin E oil and sandalwood essential oil. Use a motorized blender to mix everything together. Transfer it to an old body wash bottle and use when you bathe. The of this body wash is about 1 week.

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7. Body Wash with Honey and Coconut Oil RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup coconut oil • ¼ cup raw honey • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 tsp vitamin E • 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil • 10 drops sweet orange essential oil • 10 drops lemon or grapefruit essential oil

Directions: Scoop coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl and heat on medium setting for 30 seconds until melted. Add honey, essential oils and vitamin E and whisk together. Add Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap slowly, stirring gently to avoid creating suds. Transfer to or . Shake before each use.

8. Raw Honey Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • 3 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 3 Tbsp raw honey (humectant) • 1 Tbsp castor oil (moisturizes body) • 1 Tbsp olive oil (moisturizes body) • 10 drops lavender essential oil (relaxes mind and body)

Directions: Combine honey with castile soap and oils. Add essential oil, mix well & store the body wash using a spoon, thoroughly mix the ingredients. Transfer the prepared body wash to a dispenser and use daily when you bathe. This body wash will stay good for 2 to 3 months at room temperature.

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9. Coconut Milk Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup coconut milk (nourishes skin) • ⅓ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap (gentle cleanser) • 10 drops lavender essential oil (adds fragrance)

Directions: Combine castile soap, coconut milk and lavender essential oil. Whisk the ingredients and store the body wash. Transfer it to a bottle and use it when you bathe.

10. Glycerin Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap (gentle cleanser) • 3 Tbsp vegetable glycerin (acts as humectant) • 1 Tbsp coconut oil (nourishes skin) • 1 tsp vitamin E oil (antioxidant and increases shelf life) • 20 to 30 drops rose essential oil (antibacterial)

Directions: Pour castile soap into a . Add glycerin, coconut oil and vitamin E oil. Finish up by adding rose essential oil. Mix everything well using a hand blender. Transfer the body wash to a dispenser and use when you bathe. You can store this body wash for 2 to 3 months at room temperature.

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11. Oatmeal and Lavender Body Wash RECIPE

You will need: • 3 cups water • ¼ cup oatmeal (steel cut or rolled are fine) • ¼ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 6 – 12 drops lavender essential oil • 1 tsp vitamin E oil • 2 tsp jojoba or avocado oil

Directions: Bring water to a boil. Place oatmeal in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over oatmeal. Let sit for 1 – 2 hours and then strain water to remove oats from water. Set water aside, discard the oats. In a small bowl mix castile soap, essential oil, vitamin E oil, and jojoba/ avocado oil with a whisk until fully incorporated. Pour enough of the soap/oil mixture to fill about 10 – 15% of your foaming soap dispenser. Pour oatmeal infused water into the dispenser until nearly full. Twist the back on and you’re done!

12. Shea Butter Body Wash

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • ¼ cup shea butter Fill a small pot with 2” of water, and bring • ⅛ cup cup Seven Minerals Aloe to a boil. Add shea butter into a mason Vera Gel and place the jar in the pot of water. Allow shea butter to melt, then add in aloe vera • ⅛ cup jojoba oil gel and jojoba oil, and mix. Remove from • 1 tsp xanthan gum heat and add in xanthan gum, castile soap • 1 cup Seven Minerals Pure and essential oils. Mix together until fully Castile Soap incorporated. Pour into a glass mason jar, or other container with a lid. Use as you would • 15-20 drops essential oils any other body wash. (optional)

| 10 BABY BATH TIME

Most conventional liquid soap products contain heavy fragrances, nasty parabens, dyes and GMO ingredients that don’t belong on your baby’s sensitive skin. These ingredients can cause endocrine disruption and even be carcinogenic. Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap is unscented to support even the most sensitive skin. It is also GMO free and vegan.

NB! A Note on Essential Oil Safety with Babies

Certain essential oils are safe to use on babies that are 3 months or older. While adults typically use a 1-5% dilution for skin care, a general .25% dilution is recommended for this young age. If the following baby wash recipes are going to be used on an infant younger than 3 months, omit the essential oils! You can use the hydrosols instead. Hydrosols are basically just aromatic water made from flowers and herbs and don’t have the same potent effects as essential oils.

13. Mild Baby Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap Unscented • Purified water

Directions: Mix 1 part castile soap with 4 parts purified water. Make sure to keep the soap mixture away from baby’s eyes!

14. Gentle Foaming Baby Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ¾ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap Unscented • 10 drops grapefruit essential oil (optional) • 10 drops sweet orange essential oil (optional) • 1 cup bergamot, or neroli hydrosol • 1 Tbsp glycerin • 14 oz foaming soap dispenser

Directions: In the soap dispenser combine the glycerin, castile soap, and essential oils (if using). Swirl the contents around until thoroughly mixed. Add the hydrosol until the mixture is 1-2 inches from the top. Cap and shake gently to combine. | 11 BABY BATH TIME

15. Calming Bedtime Baby Wash

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • ¾ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile In the soap dispenser combine the glycerin, Soap Unscented castile soap, and essential oils (if using). • 10 drops lavender essential oil Swirl the contents around until thoroughly (optional) mixed. Add the hydrosol until the mixture is 1-2 inches from the top. Cap and shake • 10 drops clary sage essential oil gently to combine. (optional) • 1 cup rose, lavender, chamomile, or neroli hydrosol • 1 Tbsp glycerin • 14 oz foaming soap dispenser

16. Natural Bubble Bath for Kids

RECIPE

This bubble bath recipe is a great way to give kids a fun bubble bath experience without loading them with toxins.

You will need: • ¾ cup Seven Minerals Pure Unscented Castile Soap • ¼ cup vegetable glycerin • 5-8 drops kid-safe essential oils (some essential oils that are calming and safe for infants and children are: cedarwood atlantica, clary sage, juniper berry, lavender, mandarin and sandalwood)

Directions: In a small bowl, mix castile soap, glycerin, and essential oil. Pour into a glass jar for storage. Add 1 tablespoon at a time to running bath water until desired bubbles are achieved. Note: NB! Avoid using any essential oils in the bath for infants under 3 months and use them sparingly (and diluted) until 2 years of age. Never add essential oils directly to the bath but dilute them first (as in the recipe above). | 12 BABY BATH TIME

17. Natural Baby Wipes

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ - ½ cups distilled water (or boiled and cooled) • 1 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap Unscented • 1 Tbsp Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel • 1 Tbsp witch hazel • 1/2 Tbsp oil (olive, sweet almond, or coconut) • 10-15 drops essential oils (tea tree and lavender are good) • 1 roll strong towels • 1 storage container (old wipes container, tupperware, plastic ice cream bucket, etc.)

Directions:

Cut the roll of paper towels in half with a sharp, non-serrated knife. Place one half of the roll in a tall container (or accordion fold the towels and place in an old wipes container). In a small bowl, add the water, castile soap, aloe vera, witch hazel, and almond oil, and stir to mix well. Add the essential oils and stir to combine. Slowly pour mixture over the towels to saturate them. If you’re using a wipes container, just pull the towels through the little slot in the cover and you’re done! If using a tall container, flip it over after 5-10 minutes to make sure the towels are completely wet with the solution. Then flip it back over, pull out the cardboard roll from the middle and the first towel should come right out. Use as you would regular baby wipes.

Note: This recipe is for one half of the paper towel roll. Depending on the brand and size of your towels, you may need to adjust the amounts of water and soap in the recipe. If using reusable cloth wipes, just pour the solution into a shallow pan and place the cloth wipes in the solution until they’re saturated. Then just place the wipes into an old wipes container and use as you would regular wipes.

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18. Baby Wipe Spray

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 oz dark glass • 1 Tbsp Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel • 1 tsp oil of choice (olive, jojoba, or hemp seed) • ¾ tsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap Unscented • 2 Tbsp water (or enough to top off the bottle) • 10 drops tea tree essential oil • 10 drops lavender essential oil

Directions: Mix all the ingredients, except the water, together directly into the bottle. Add the water last, just enough to fill the bottle to the top. Swirl gently to mix, don’t shake or it will foam. With each use gently swirl and/or invert to combine ingredients. Spray directly onto babies skin or on the wipe itself.

| 14 SHAMPOO

If you’ve ever been frustrated with the over-scented shampoos that you buy in the stores, you can switch to washing your hair with Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap. It’s perfect for people who just want to wash their hair and not have it reek of unnatural scents afterwards. Seven Minerals Castile Soap doesn’t contain any detergents that will strip your hair or scalp of its beneficial oils. It also won’t dry out your scalp. Your hair will be clean and soft.

Note:

People who like to use a rinse or conditioner after using shampoo, can simply use apple cider vinegar. This neutralizes any lingering soapiness, and the acidity of the vinegar helps to reseal the outer layer of the hair. For a homemade hair rinse, mix 1 part lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to 8 parts purified water.

19. Pure Castile Soap Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 cup purified water

Directions: Mix castile soap with water.

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20. Natural Coconut Milk Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup coconut milk (homemade or canned) • ¼ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 20 drops essential oils of choice (peppermint, lavender, rosemary and orange or combinations of those) • For dry hair: add ½ tsp olive or almond oil

Directions: Combine all ingredients in an old shampoo bottle or jar (if you use a foaming dispenser, add ¼ cup of distilled water). Shake well to mix. Keep in shower for up to a month. Shake before each use. Use about a tsp every time you shampoo. Note: If you use a foaming dispenser, it also makes a great shaving cream- just dilute with ¼ cup distilled water!

21. Organic Coconut and Lemon Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • 1 cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil • 20 drops lemongrass essential oil

Directions: Pour castile soap into a mixing bowl. Add coconut oil and stir well. Add lemongrass essential oil to the opaque mixture. Mix everything once again.

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22. Honey Rosemary Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • ½ cup water • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 2 Tbsp olive oil • ¼ cup raw honey • 10 rosemary essential oil

Directions: Place water in a small saucepan and warm gently over low heat until warm but not hot. Remove from heat. Add castile soap, olive oil, and honey. Whisk until well combined. Cool in the pan. Pour the shampoo carefully into a quart jar or other airtight glass container of choice. Add essential oil and seal the container tightly. Shake to combine.

23. Coconut Milk Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • ½ cup coconut milk • ⅔ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 30 drops essential oil (jasmine or other essential oil of choice) • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions: Combine all the ingredients in an empty shampoo bottle or jar and shake. You can use a funnel to pour ingredients in the empty bottle. You can keep it in the shower for one to two months. Shake well before each use. Note: If you find that your hair remains oily and still heavy use apple cider vinegar to rinse it out.

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24. Rosemary Mint Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 16 oz plastic bottle with pump Combine all ingredients in bottle. • ¼ cup coconut milk Replace pump/lid and shake well. Store in fridge or in cool, dark place. • ¾ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 tsp almond oil • 1 tsp vitamin E oil • 30 drops rosemary essential oil • 20 drops peppermint essential oil • 5 drops tea tree oil

25. Coconut And Honey Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • 1 cup coconut oil • 1 cup Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel • ¼ cup distilled water • 2 Tbsp raw honey • 1 tsp lavender essential oil • 1 tsp rosemary essential oil • ½ cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 tsp avocado oil (use if you have dry hair)

Directions: Slowly stir the honey in lukewarm water until it is evenly mixed. Add the rest of the ingredients barring the soap and blend well. Now stir in the soap but do not agitate too much as that will form unnecessary suds. Pour this into a squeeze bottle and store in the freezer. Shake the shampoo well before use, as the ingredients separate, which is normal. The shampoo lasts 2-3 weeks in the fridge, so store it in several small . When you use a bottle, keep it in the fridge and store the rest in the freezer.

| 18 FACE

Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap contains natural antibacterial properties. Just like it’s perfect to use on skin that suffers from eczema, it’s also good for people who suffer from psoriasis or acne. Using castile soap on your face will not strip it of beneficial oils, but will do what soap is meant to do, remove the dirt. It may take a bit for your skin to adjust, but your face will thank you.

26. Exfoliating Orange Face Wash

RECIPE

This facial cleanser is simple, yet effective. Oranges contain a very high percentage of Vitamin C and antioxidants. It is sweetly refreshing and helps to ease inflamed skin, orange peel will gently exfoliate skin.

You will need: Directions: • 35 drops sweet orange essential oil Combine all ingredients in a container. • 1 tsp finely ground orange peel Note: • 8 ounces Seven Minerals Pure Castile NB! Avoid excessive exposure to the sun Soap directly after using as orange oil can be photo-toxic.

27. Foaming Face wash

RECIPE

You will need: • 12 ounces of water (distilled or boiled is best but not needed if it will be used within a few weeks) • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ tsp almond oil • essential oils of choice of choice (Tea tree and lavender are good for acne prone skin, Use frankincense and lavender for mature skin or sandalwood and chamomile for dry skin)

Directions: Fill the soap dispenser to about 1 inch of the top. Add castile soap to the water mixture (do not add the soap first or it will create bubbles when the water is added.) Add the oil (optional but it helps to preserve the life of the dispenser and essential oils if you are using them). Close and lightly swish to mix. Use as you would any regular face wash

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28. Cooling Tea Tree & Eucalyptus Face Wash

RECIPE

Tea Tree essential oil is wonderful for acne or blemish-prone skin. It helps to cleanse the skin of bacteria and prevent further breakouts. Eucalyptus helps soothe and cool skin, thus preventing irritation.

You will need: • 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil • 25 drops tea tree essential oil • 8 ounces of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap

Directions: Simply mix all these liquids. Tea Tree essential oil is wonderful for acne or blemish-prone skin. It helps to cleanse the skin of bacteria and prevent further breakouts. Eucalyptus helps soothe and cool skin, thus preventing irritation.

29. Lavender & Tea Tree Facial Cleansing Wipes

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 1 cup water Mix all the ingredients in a glass container • 1 Tbsp of Seven Minerals Pure and start adding cotton rounds! Keep adding Castile Soap them until they are not sopping wet, but good and damp. • 1 Tbsp of fractionated organic coconut oil • 1/2 tsp Witch Hazel • 5 drops of lavender and tea tree oil • Glass container • cotton rounds

| 20 SHAVING

Rub a little bit of castile soap between wet hands to create a luscious lather that’s perfect for shaving! Use it on your face, underarms or legs.

30. Oil and Honey Shaving Cream

RECIPE

You will need: • 1/2 cup sweet almond oil • 1/4 cup cocoa butter (melted) • 1/4 cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1/4 cup raw honey • 3/4 cups warm water (or enough to fill a 16 oz container after other ingredients are added) • 10 drops essential oils of choice

Directions: In a glass measuring cup, add cocoa butter and place in a saucepan of water as a type of double broiler. Add soap, sweet almond oil, and honey. Pour into 16 oz foam container and add enough water to fill. Shake to combine well.

| 21 DISH SOAP & VEGGIE WASH

Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap makes a great homemade dish soap. It’s all-natural, which means no chemicals on your hands or dishes. And thanks to the organic oils, Seven Minerals Pure castile Soap will leave your hands soft and smooth without drying them out, unlike many of the name brand dish soaps on the market. It also doubles as a great washing solution to clean your fresh produce.

31. Hand-Washing Dishes

RECIPE

Add a squirt to hot running water when you are filling the sink to wash dishes. This won’t bubble and suds up like a detergent would, but the soap is still in there doing its job. For tough, stuck-on food, allow dishes to soak before you scrub them.

32. Fruit & Veggie Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ tsp of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap

Directions: Add castile soap into a sink or a large bowl filled with water. Rinse your produce with clean, cool water.

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33. Dishwasher Detergent

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 cups Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup water • 3 drops essential oil (tea tree oil or other essential oil of your choice) • vinegar

Directions: Mix the first three ingredients in the bottle and shake well. Shake each time before using. Use 2 Tbsp per load. Put vinegar in the rinse aid compartment. Run the dishwasher as you normally would.

34. Natural Dishwasher Soap

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 cups Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup of water • ½ cup of white vinegar • 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice • 3 drops of your favorite essential oil

Directions: Shake well. Use 2 Tbsp per load.

| 23 HOUSEHOLD You can use your Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap for all types of cleaning in your home. It’s safe to use on all types of flooring—tile, linoleum, hardwood, laminate, cork, and more. You can even use it for the spot cleaning of carpet stains (just neutralize the soapiness with a bit of vinegar after using). It is effective for scrubbing out your bathtub, sink, and toilet, and it doesn’t have the harshness that powder bathroom cleansers do, so it won’t damage acrylic or porcelain bathroom fixtures.

35. All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 quart of warm water • Lemon essential oil

Directions: Add castile soap to warm water. Add lemon essential oil for extra cleaning power. Pour the soapy solution into a spray bottle, and use it to clean surfaces all over your home!

36. Mopping

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 Tbsp s of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 gallon of hot water • bucket

Directions: Mix 2 Tbsp of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap and 1 gallon of hot water in a bucket to mop your floor.

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37. All-Purpose Surface Cleaner

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 cups distilled water • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 15 drops essential oil (lavender, peppermint or orange) • 16 oz spray bottle

Directions: Pour the water into the spray bottle, use a funnel if needed. Add castile soap and essential oil. Gently shake the spray bottle before spraying the cleaner on the desired surface. Spray the cleaner and wipe off the surface with a damp cloth. Note: May be used on sealed marble or granite.

38. Multi-Surface Spray

RECIPE

You will need: • 1 cup distilled water • 1 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 10 to 15 drops of essential oil • Measuring cup • Funnel • Spray bottle • Permanent marker

Directions: Choose one or a combination of essential oils. Pour the water into a spray bottle (use funnel if needed) and then add castile soap. Add essential oils and shake the bottle. the bottle with a permanent marker. Store the bottle out of direct sunlight or heat. To use, spray any areas that need to be cleaned and wipe with a damp cloth. For tougher cleaning jobs, like grout, use a toothbrush or scrub brush.

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39. Window Dirt Cleaning Solution

RECIPE

You will need: • 2-3 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 16 oz water • Vinegar • A squeegee

Directions: Prepare your soap solution in a spray bottle and spray down your window or mirror. Wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth. After you have removed the dirt, finish with the vinegar solution and a squeegee. Wipe away any last streaks with a dry microfiber cloth.

40. Disinfecting Wipes

RECIPE

You will need: • 2 cups water • 2 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • ½ cup white vinegar • 8 drops tea tree oil • cloth

Directions: Place cloths in a container. Mix the following ingredients, pour over the cloths and shake gently to saturate. Be sure to keep the wipes’ container closed when not in use. If they begin to dry out add more cleaning solution and you’re good to go. Note: You can substitute tea tree oil with pink grapefruit or lemon essential oil if you don’t have marble, granite, or other stone surfaces to clean.

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41. Peppermint Kitchen Wipes

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 1 cup warm water Grab an old t-shirt (or pajama pants, or any • 1 ounce Seven Minerals Pure Castile soft clothing item you don’t mind cutting Soap up) and cut it up into “rag-size” cloths. Take a large jar and pour in the water, castile • 5-10 drops peppermint essential oil soap and peppermint essential oil. Put the • an old t-shirt lid on and give it a good shake to combine. • scissors Remove the lid from the jar, and place your t-shirt rags into the jar with the liquid. • large jar Replace the lid and turn the container upside-down a few times to help the liquid soak into the rags. Use your kitchen wipes to clean up spills, or even just to freshen up your countertops. Set the used cloths aside until you have used them all. Wash the rags with your laundry, mix up another batch of the cleaning solution, and reuse.

42. Toilet Bowl Spray

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 2 cup Distilled Water Mix the water and borax until dissolved • 3 Tbsp Baking Soda or Borax and funnel the mixture into an empty spray bottle. Slowly funnel in the castile soap and • 1/3 cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile add essential oils. Seal the bottle and shake Soap well to combine. Spray solution generously • 25 drops Essential Oils (especially along inner sides of toilet boil. Leave to sit known to be good for cleansing are: up to 5 minutes, brush the bowl well, and Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary, flush. You can spray the bowl down with Oregano, Thyme, Peppermint, Clove, vinegar for extra disinfecting properties and Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, flush again. Lemon, Orange, and Basil) Note: Add 1 cup of Baking Soda for a Toilet Squeeze Bowl Gel.

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Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap is not only a great for washing your body and hair, you can also do your laundry with it. It’s unscented and hypoallergenic, making it safe for your kids’ stinky soccer socks, and your baby’s onesies too!

43. Liquid Laundry Detergent

RECIPE

You will need: • 1 cup borax • 1 cup washing soda • 1 cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 10-15 drops essential oil (optional) • 17 cups water

Directions: In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a slight boil. Once the water begins to boil, turn off the burner and add the Borax and Washing Soda. Stir to dissolve. In a large bucket (a 2 gallon bucket is good), combine the remaining 11 cups of room- temperature water and castile soap, add essential oil (if using). Pour the hot Borax mixture from the saucepan into the bucket. Stir the mixture together. Pour your mixture into desired storage container (a glass jar is good). As the soap sits, the mixture may form into a gel. Note: There may be liquid and gel separation, simply stir or shake. This is normal. Use 1/8-1/4 a cup of soap per load of laundry. For stains, use a small amount of soap directly on the stain. The gel will dissolve in the water of the washing machine.

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44. Borax-Free Laundry Detergent

RECIPE

You will need: • 4 cups very hot water • 1 cup baking soda • 1/3 cup salt • 1 cup Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • Gallon-sized • Water • Printable label PDF • Label sheet, printer and scissors

Directions: In a large spouted measuring cup, stir together the hot water and baking soda until the soda is dissolved. Then add the salt and stir until it is dissolved. Add in castile soap and stir gently to combine. If your faucet doesn’t get hot enough to dissolve the soda and salt, you might want to try heating the mixture over the stove until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the one-gallon jug. And then, slowly fill the gallon jug to the top with water. The soap will foam, but just keep filling until you have mostly liquid. Print out the label, cut it out and place it on the container. To use, shake the container to mix ingredients, then pour 1/3-1/2 cup of the solution into the washer while it fills.

Note: NB! This recipe has NOT been tested with a high-efficiency washer; however, because it is low on soap, it does not create a lot of suds, so it just might work!

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We all have our best intentions when it comes to bathing our dogs, so they can look their best and most importantly smell their best. Unfortunately most of the commercial dog shampoos are full of chemicals and toxins which means choosing safe shampoo for your dogs can be really hard. Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap is a safe alternative to commercial dog shampoos. By adding only few simple ingredients you can create DIY homemade shampoos that are best for your four legged friend.

45. Pet Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • Purified water

Directions: Mix 1 part castile soap with 1 part purified water. Massage into your pet’s fur. Keep the soap out of your pets eyes, and keep water out of their ears. Note: To get extra cooling and soothing effect add Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel or use it instead of water as a base for this homemade shampoo.

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46. Non-Toxic Dog Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 1/2 cup Seven Minerals Pure Put all ingredients in a mason jar and shake. Castile Soap Wet dog with warm water, pour some • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar shampoo in your hand and lather dog, scrubbing well. Rinse thoroughly. • 2 Tbsp s water Note: • 1 Tbsp olive oil f you have a smaller dog, this could last • 5 drops Lavender oil you 2-3 washing applications. If you have a larger dog, this might be for only one washing.

47. Anti-Flea Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (antibacterial) • 1½ Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap (kills fleas) • 1 tsp olive oil (antibacterial) • 2 Tbsp distilled water • 5 drops rosemary essential oil • 5 drops peppermint essential oil

Directions: Put distilled water in a jug. Add castile soap and olive oil. Pour in raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Add rosemary and peppermint essential oils. Mix all the ingredients well using a spoon. Transfer the mixture into a recycled bottle or container. Bathe your pet with the shampoo once a week to get rid of fleas. Note: Keep using it once a month to keep fleas away. Store it in a cool, dark place.

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48. Natural Dog Shampoo

RECIPE

You will need: • 1/2 cup of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar • 1 Tbsp of vegetable glycerin or olive oil • 2 Tbsp of water • 3-4 drops of essential oil of choice

Directions: Use a funnel to pour castile soap into a small, lidded bottle. Add vinegar, vegetable glycerin, water and essential oil (if using). Shake the bottle gently to mix all ingredients. Note: Gently shake the shampoo before each use to ensure it is properly mixed.

49. Neem and Coconut Dog Wash

RECIPE

You will need: • 1,5 Tbsp Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 1 Tbsp of coconut oil (coconut oil is known to cure hot spots, skin inflammations, odour problems and yeast infections) • 1 gallon of water • 3-5 drops of neem oil (has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in removing all the ticks and fleas and also improves the immunity.

Directions: Mix all ingredients and store it in a lidded bottle. Shake the bottle gently.

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You can even use your Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap to create a homemade insecticidal soap. Insecticidal soaps help to control insects without the use of potent chemical insecticides. This is especially important to eco-conscious gardeners and organic gardeners.

Note:

Use higher concentration to kill insects in and around the garden that do not currently live on plants. NB! Spray insecticidal soap only when pests are present on the plant, and never spray if you see honeybees or other beneficial insects. Insecticidal soap kills both good and bad bugs, but only when the spray comes in contact with the pests.

50. Plant Bug Spray

RECIPE

You will need: Directions: • 5 Tbsp of Seven Minerals Pure Mix castile soap in warm water, if the Castile Soap infestation is light, half the amount of castile • 1 gallon of warm water soap may be enough to kill the pests and is gentler for plants. Add cooking oil, this • 2 Tbsp of cooking oil helps the spray adhere to leaves. Pour the • spray bottle spray into a clean, clearly labeled spray bottle. Spray the plant thoroughly, both sides of the leaves. Because the spray has no residual effect, it must be reapplied every four to seven days.

51. Ant Spray

RECIPE

You will need: • ¼ cup of Seven Minerals Pure Castile Soap • 6-8 drops of tea tree oil OR melaleuca oil • 1 quart of warm water

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