Posted by: blackform on: February 1, 2009
Jasmine & Acai Berry Pomade
Makes about 3 ounces
Ingredients
1/2 ounce Acai Oil
2 ounces Shealoe Butter
1/4 ounce Beeswax
0.05 ounce Jasmine Floral Wax
1/4 ounce Fractionated Coconut Oil
5 drops Jasmine Absolute
Directions
In a double boiler, combine the Beeswax, Floral Wax, and Fractionated Coconut Oil. Heat these ingredients until they are fully melted. Next, add the Shealoe Butter and stir until [...]
Posted by: blackform on: February 1, 2009
Another one from the natural body workshop.
Ayurvedic Hair Rinse
Makes about 16 ounces
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Distilled Water
2 tablespoons Haritaki Powder
2 tablespoons Hibiscus Petal Powder
1/2 cup Rosemary Hydrosol
1/2 cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
You Will Also Need
A Cheesecloth or a Large Tea Bag
Directions
Bring 1/2 cups of Distilled Water to a boil, add powdered herbs and stir well. Reduce [...]
Posted by: blackform on: February 1, 2009
This recipe comes from the natural beauty workshop ( i love checking out that website, they always have some nice info and recipes)
Ayurvedic Hair Cream
Makes about 4 ounces.
Ingredients
1 ounce Amla Oil*
1 ounces Mahabhringraj Oil*
2 ounces Shealoe Butter
Directions
Gently melt the Shealoe Butter over medium heat in a double boiler. As soon as the Shealoe Butter has [...]
Posted by: blackform on: June 27, 2008
You know that I love hair recipes. So I was browsing courtney’s hair journey, when I came across a post about hair butter recipes. You know that i just had to post it.
Recipe for hair pomade (Sweetcocoa’s Hair Butter):
4 oz of shea butter(unrefined)- melted in microwave…
to which I added the following -
1 tablespoon [...]
Posted by: blackform on: June 13, 2008
What is it Vegetable Glycerin?
This is a versatile all natural product with an extended shelf life. It is a carbohydrate made from vegetable oil, often palm or coconut oil. It is water-soluble as well as hypoallergenic. Not only is it safe for use in cosmetics but ingestible as well.
Vegetable Glycerine is a clear, colorless, and [...]
Posted by: blackform on: June 8, 2008
Jojoba Hot Oil Treament
Ingredients
2 teaspoons jojoba oil
1 teaspoon soybean oil
Directions
Combine ingredients then warm gently on low heat. Test temperature on inside of forearm. Massage mixture into hair.Wrap hair in a hot towel or cover with shower cap or plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Shampoo & rinse out. Reciped may be doubled for very long [...]
Posted by: blackform on: June 4, 2008
Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner (Not for Loc’d hair)
1/2 cup Honey
1/4 cup warmed Olive oil (2T for normal to oily hair)
4 drops of essential oil of Rosemary
1 tsp. Xanthum gum (available in health food stores)
Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting [...]
