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After a sunny period, it is important to take good care of your skin and nourish it with a fine (body) lotion. Add a touch of essential oil and maybe a little mica powder for that extra summery shine! REQUIREMENTS (BODY)LOTION (for approx. 100ml) 70 ml demineralized water 20 ml carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil (MCT oil) , almond oil or jojoba oil 5 grams olivem 1000 (emulsifier) 2 grams cetyl alcohol (co-emulsifier) 0.8 grams cosgard (Geogard® 221, vegetable preservative) approx. 3 - 5 drops of essential oil 100 ml jar (or several small jars) Optional: mica powder...

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Make your own soap easily. Add a few drops of essential oils for a nice scent. I'm happy to explain how you can make this yourself. Nice for yourself, but certainly also as an original gift! SUPPLIES Soap base of your choice A mold in which you want to make your soap Essential oil of your choice (see tips below) Optional: pure alcohol to prevent air bubbles Optional: mica powder for some extra sparkle Optional: dried flowers for extra decoration Handy: Bain marie melting pan and a digital thermometer PREPARATION Using a clean knife, cut the casting soap into smaller...

A glow serum is a great way to nourish and care for your skin. Often composed on the basis of nourishing plant oil(s), possibly in combination with essential oil. Depending on the ingredients used, you can apply a glow serum to, among other things, reduce skin irritations, cleanse and nourish an unsettled skin and reduce fine lines. In this blog I will show you the effect of different carrier oils and which essential oils you can use as skin care for making your glow serum. Vegetable carrier oils Most glow serums have a base of a neutral carrier oil, from...

Because there is so much to get and we unfortunately can't sell everything, we have compiled a list of our favorites , available at bol.com. Click on the photo or the link and you will be redirected to the Bol.com website. These links are affiliate links. In the book Nature on your Skin , Marion Naudts shows why natural cosmetics are a good choice and how you can make your own care products. Step by step you will learn the basic principles: - How to make a cream, balm, gel or foaming shampoo? - Which products do you choose for...

You probably have this one at home too! Lavender oil, one of the most well-known and most applicable essential oils that should certainly not be missing from your collection.   The autumn period is all about the theme of letting go. A perfect time to dive a little deeper into the beauty of Lavender oil. Lavender not only provides relaxation, but also peace in your body and mind, which, among other things, allows thoughts to be better organized.   The distillation process The essential oil of (true) lavender is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers of the plant Lavandula Angustifolia....