What are carrier oils? The term “carrier oil” encompasses hundreds of different oils and butters. In the most basic sense, the word “carrier” serves to distinguish oils that are not “essential” oils. Common carrier oils include olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, canola oil, sweet almond oil, walnut oil, and more. The oils in this category vary wildly in terms of texture, colour, thickness, nutritional composition, and scent, but generally they are our base oils/butters. What are Essential oils? Essential oils are the "life­blood" of the plant. All plants ­­ whether they be shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, or even seeds ­­ contain aromatic essences. These essences in the plant function as blood does in your body. This means they are particularly designed to cleanse, protect, oxygenate, nourish, and heal. Whipped Body Butter with Shea, Coconut and Jojoba Ingredients ● 1/2 c. Shea Butter ● 1/4 c. Coconut Oil ● 1/4 c. Jojoba Oil ● 5­10 drops Essential Oil (I recommend lavender for a relaxing body butter, peppermint for an invigorating sensation) Directions ● Place shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil in a glass bowl or measuring cup inside a saucepan. The saucepan should have enough water in it that the water touches the bottom of your glass double boiler, but doesn’t spill out. ● Over medium heat, whisk the oils together until they are melted and combined. ● Mixture will go from white to semi­clear when ready. ● Refrigerate melted oils for an hour or until white and solid. ● With a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the oils until they are fluffy like whipped cream. Add essential oils and beat to incorporate. ● Fill your desired container with the whipped body butter and refrigerate another hour. Notes This body butter will keep about 6 months at room temperature. It may soften in warm weather because of the coconut oil. If this happens it can be stored in the refrigerator. It is especially effective if used after a scrub. Hair Styling Cream Ingredients: ● 8 oz of raw natural Shea butter ● 4 oz of raw coconut oil ● 1/2 cup of Aloe Vera gel ● 1 tbsp of jojoba oil ● 1 tbsp of Jamaican Black Castor Oil Directions: ● Whip all ingredients until smooth, light, and fluffy Coconut Conditioner Ingredients: ● can of coconut milk ● 1 tablespoon of honey ● 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Directions: ● Combine all ingredients ● Mix well ● Apply to freshly shampooed hair ● Rinse thoroughly Sugar Cookie Scrub Ingredients ● 1/2 cup Sugar ● 1/2 cup Brown Sugar ● 1/4 cup Coconut Oil ● 1/2 tsp Vanilla ● 1/2 tsp Almond Oil Directions ● Pour sugar into small bowl. ● Pour brown sugar into another small bowl. ● Add half of the coconut oil, almond and vanilla to each bowl. ● Mix in coconut oil (add more if you like a wet consistency). ● Add your sugars to the jar in layers. Press your Sugar down with a spoon or use a can to compact. ● Alternate layers All Natural Odor Eliminating Spray(Febreeze): Ingredients: ● Empty spray bottle ● Water ● 1 TBS Baking soda ● 2­3 drops of your favorite essential oil {optional} Directions ● Pour the baking soda into a small dish and add the drops of essential oils. Mix well with a spoon. This is an important step because the oil and water will not mix so you must mix the oil with the baking soda first. ● Pour baking soda into the empty spray bottle and fill it to the top with water. Shake well to mix the baking soda and water. ● Now you have a delicious smelling odor eliminator that you can use to freshen up every room in your house! I like to use mine to freshen up the bathrooms but you can also use it to eliminate odors from carpets, couches, shoes, closets, dog beds, the options are endless!!! Note: The best part about this air freshener is that it’s very inexpensive to make and you switch out the oils you use for each season! Try using cinnamon, vanilla and cloves for the upcoming holiday season! Refill Oil Plugins: Ingredients: ● Empty oil plugin ● Essenial Oils ● Water Directions: ● Take the wick out of your old plug­in ● Fill the container about ½ full with your favorite essential oil ● Fill the remainder of the container up with water ● Replace and use Note: You can also use liquid potpourri that you can find at any Dollar Store for around $1. If you are using this method, eliminate the water and just fill the entire container with liquid potpourri. Then just plug it in and enjoy! All­Purpose Cleaner Recipe Ingredients: ● 1 spray bottle ● White vinegar ● 1 t of dish soap ● 3 drops of Tea Tree Oil Directions: ● Pour the vinegar half way full into your spray bottle ● Put the 3 drops of tea tree oil into bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water. ● Put 1 t of dish soap into the spray bottle. ● Shake vigorously. ● Start cleaning! DIY Natural Glass Cleaner Ingredients ● 2 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol ● 2 Tablespoons white vinegar ● 1 Tablespoon cornstarch ● 1½ cups water Instructions ● Place everything into a spray bottle and shake well. Shake well before each application. Use newspaper or a terry cloth to wipe clean. Continue wiping until any white residue is gone and glass is sparkling clean. Eye Makeup Remover Ingredients: ● 1 cup distilled water ● 1/4 teaspoon Dr. Bronner’s unscented baby­mild liquid castile soap ● 1 teaspoon olive oil Directions: ● Combine water, castile soap, and olive oil in a glass jar. ● Give jar a little shake. ● Apply solution to cotton ball and remove makeup as you normally would. ● Admire the amazing results. DIY Honey Lavender Lip Scrub Ingredients ● 1 tablespoon of organic cane or brown sugar ● 1 tablespoon of raw honey ● 1 tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil ● 1­2 drops of lavender essential oil Directions ● Stir all the ingredients together and store in an air­tight container (like a small mason jar or leftover glass jar). ● To use, make sure your lips are dry and then scoop up a bit on your finger and rub across your lips vigorously for about thirty seconds. ● Leave the scrub on your lips for a minute or so, then wipe it off with a wet wash cloth. For best results, immediately apply ROCKAFRO lip balm to lock in moisture. .