Totally Natural Beauty Recipes

Citrus Moothwash


A great way to freshen your mouth.  The hydrogen peroxide will brighten teeth & kill bacteria.  The lemon neutralizes bad breath.


3/4  cup chilled seltzer
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8  cup hydrogen peroxide (3%)
3  strips of lemon peel

Place ingredients in a bottle: shake well.  Rinse for 30 seconds after brushing.  Mouthwash can be stored in fridge.



Skin Soother Spray

Great for sunburned skin.  The witch hazel dials down the heat, aloe vera is a anti-inflammatory and the honey hydrates.

1/4 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
8 drops lavender essential oil
1 tsp honey

Pour witch hazel, aloe vera and water into an 8-oz spray bottle.  Whisk oil and honey in a small bowl until blended.  Add to bottle, shake well, and mist.  Store spray in fridge.



Color-enhancing hair rinse

Great post summer treatment for your hair.  The peppermint will invigorate your scalp.

2 peppermint tea bags
2 tea bags tailored to your hair color
    chamomile tea for blonde or light brown;
    black tea for brunette or black;
    red hibiscus for red.


Boil 1 gallon wate: steep all 4 tea bags for 3 minutes (or add ice to hasten).  After shampooing and condition ing, place a large bowl in the sink and lean over it, flipping hair over head.  Pour tea over hair, letting it drip into bowl.  Pour any leftover in bowl back over hair.  Squeeze out excess & style as usual.