Natural Facial Toner

In a glass spray bottle, combine...

1.5 oz. witch hazel
1/2 oz. apple cider vinegar (organic, with the mother)
1/4 tesp glycerine
10 drops grapefruit seed extract
4 drops lavender e.o.
4 drops grapefruit e.o.
4 drops cedarwood e.o.
4 drops frankincense e.o.

Alternately, I use 10 drops Age Defy blend e.o. (Eden's Garden) + 3 drops carrot seed + 3 drops geranium

Sunburn Relief Spray

In a 2 oz spray bottle, combine...

1 oz. witch hazel
1 tesp pure aloe vera gel
10 drops each: lavender and peppermint essential oil
5 drops each: fir needle and copaiba essential oil

SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE before use.
Spray liberally onto burned skin. It's even better if you can store it in the fridge. Works like a charm!

Sugar Scrub

1/2 C white sugar
1/4 C coconut oil
Whip with hand mixer until fluffy
Add in 30 drops essential oil until well combined

For invigorating sugar scrub use 5 drops each:
- grapefruit
- lemon
- orange
- peppermint
- rosemary
- basil (or eucalyptus)

For calming sugar scrub use 5 drops each:
- lavender
- cedarwood
- fir needle
- marjoram
- tangerine, mandarin, bergamot, or sweet orange
- chamomile or frankinsense
And the leaves from 1 bag of chamomile tea

Calming Bath Salts

1 C. Epsom Salts
1/4 C. Baking Soda
20 drops essential oil (such as lavender, cedarwood, chamomile, bergamot, fir needle, sweet marjoram)

Combine well and store in an air tight jar. Use about 1/4 for a bath.

Linen Mist

In a 2 oz. glass spray bottle, combine...

1.5 oz. vodka or everclear
15-20 drops essential oil (I like lavender + cedarwood or lavender + fir needle + tangerine)
top off with distilled water to the shoulder. Shake well, spray onto pillows & sheets 15 minutes before bed.

This ratio can also be used for air freshener, although a 1:1 ratio of water to vodka is fine for air freshener.

Natural Bug Repellent

In a 2 oz. spray bottle, combine...
1 oz. vodka or everclear
1 oz. distilled water
20 drops Pest Defy essential oil (Eden's Garden blend containing: cedarwood, citronella, lemongrass, and geranium)

Shake well, spray onto clothing or skin as needed.

Fridge Deodorizer

Mix 1/2 C baking soda + 10-15 drops of any essential oil (my favorite is grapefruit). Place in a small mason jar, cover the jar with a piece of cheesecloth or lace, then screw the ring over the cloth to hold it in place. Place in the back of your fridge and it will keep things smelling fresh for 6 months.

Multi Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner (2)

I use this recipe for more greasy messes like around the stove or kitchen table. It's also great to clean the bathtub.

In a 16 oz. glass spray bottle combine...
1 oz. Dr. Bronner's liquid castille soap
1 tesp. vodka or everclear
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
20 drops essential oil
top off slowly with distilled water
Shake before use, spray on surface, wipe with damp cloth.

Essential Oils I like for this recipe:
- lemon
- orange
- grapefruit
- tea tree
- lemongrass
- peppermint
- eucalyptus
- fighting five (Eden's Garden blend)

DIY Granite Cleaner

In a 16 oz. glass spray bottle, combine...
1/3 C. rubbing alcohol
5 drops liquid castille soap or Dawn
10 drops of non-citrus essential oil
fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water, shake well, spray surface, wipe with dry cloth

Essential Oils I like for this recipe are:
- eucalyptus
- tea tree
- peppermint
- fighting five (Eden's Garden blend)
- Cinnamon
- Clove

Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner

In a 16 oz glass spray bottle, combine
1 C. white vinegar
1 C. distilled water
1/2 tesp grapefruit seed extract
20 drops essential oil - any combination *optional
Shake well, spray surface, allow to sit for 30 seconds, wipe dry.
DO NOT USE ON GRANITE!

Essential Oils I like to use for cleaning:
- lemon
- orange
- grapefruit
- peppermint
- eucalyptus
- pine
- lemongrass
- fighting five (Eden's Garden blend)