The Natural Beauty Workshop

Jasmine & Acai Berry Hair Oil

A recipe from one of our well loved Body Care Craft Kits, Jasmine Acai Berry Hair Oil is a moisturizing treat for tired, dry hair.  Though the kit has been retired, the recipe remains a nourishing treat for dry hair.  

Acai Berries are rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and Vitamin C. The highly prized oil of Acai helps to nourish and condition dry and damaged hair, making it an excellent ingredient for use in natural hair care. Jojoba is a liquid wax that is very similar in composition to sebum, the body’s natural protective barrier of the skin and hair. Camellia Seed Oil is another ingredient that is very moisturizing to the hair and scalp, but is light and non-greasy. The trio of nutritive oils in this recipe is complemented by the alluring aroma of Jasmine, making this all natural hair oil a pleasure to use.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Acai Oil
• 1 ounce Jojoba
• 2 ounces Camellia Oil
• 1/4 ounce Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Jasmine Absolute

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in the bottle and shake well.

Usage & Packaging

This recipe fits nicely into our 4 ounce PET Cosmo Bottles with Disc Cap.  Jasmine & Acai Berry Hair Oil can be applied directly to the hair and scalp. Depending on your hair type and personal preference, the hair oil may be used a number of ways. The oil may be heated gently and used as a deep conditioning treatment, it can be used as a massage oil for the scalp, or it can be applied sparingly to the ends of hair. Jasmine & Acai Berry Hair Oil may be left in the hair or shampooed out after treatment depending on hair type and preference.

Tease & Tousle Hair Spray

Made with nourishing green tea and stimulating dead sea brine, this spray serum can add volume and texture to damp hair.  Aloe Vera gel helps to keep hair moisturized while it is being styled, while green tea adds conditioning and shine.  The high salt and mineral content in Dead Sea Brine brings out the body, volume, and texture, giving hair a sea swept look.

Tease & Tousle Hair Spray
Makes about 16 ounces

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Dead Sea Brine
• 4 ounces Aloe Vera Gel
• 3 ounces Distilled Water
• 1 ounce Green Tea Floral Water
• 2 teaspoons Green Tea Powdered Extract 50%
• 1/2 teaspoon Grapefruit Seed Extract

Directions

Heat the Distilled Water and combine it with the Green Tea Extract and Grapefruit Seed Extracts.  Mix the ingredients together until they have dissolved fully.  Strain any remaining solid particles out of the liquid with a fine mesh strainer if necessary.  Combine the liquid with the Aloe Vera Gel, Green Tea Floral Water, and Dead Sea Brine.

Usage & Packaging

Carefully pour the mixture into 8 ounce Aluminum Sprayer Bottles.  Spritz damp hair with the mixture while scrunching with your fingers.  You can blow dry your hair with or without a diffuser, or try letting it air dry.

Rosemary & Honey Conditioning Hair Spray

Rosemary is a great ingredient for hair care.  It's natural astringency helps keep hair's moisture regulated, while addng gorgeous condition and shine.  This leave-in hair treatment combines Rosemary Hydrosol with moisturizing Bee's Milk, regenerative Royal Jelly Powder, soothing Aloe Vera Gel, and a touch of Honey and Lemon Fragrance.  A little Horse Tail Extract boosts the shine up a little more, making this a great recipe for daily use, or an occasional moisturizing booster.

Rosemary & Honey Conditioning Hair Spray
Makes 16 ounces, by volume

Ingredients

• 11 ounces Aloe Vera Gel
• 2 ounces Rosemary Hydrosol
• 2 ounces Lemon Honey Floral Water
• 1 ounce Bee's Milk
• 1 teaspoon Glycerin
• 1/2 teaspoon Horsetail Powdered Extract 4:1
• 1/2 teaspoon Stinging Nettles Powdered Extract 4:1
• 1/4 teaspoon Royal Jelly Powdered Extract 1X
• 1/2 teaspon Grapefruit Seed Extract

Directions
Combine the Powdered Extracts and Royal Jelly Powder in a small beaker or mixing bowl, then add the Rosemary Hydrosol a little at a time while mixing it into the powders.  Mixing this portion gradually will help the powders to dissolve fully into the spray mixture.  Once the powders have dissolved completely, pour the mixture into a large beaker along with the Aloe Vera Gel, Floral Water, and Bee's Milk.  Next, add the Grapefruit Seed Extract and Glycerin and mix well.  Carefully pour the spray into spray bottle containers.

Usage & Packaging
This light conditioner can be sprayed onto wet or dry hair for additional softness and shine.  We recommend using our 4 oz. or 8 oz. Brushed Aluminum Bottles for this recipe.  Sprayer Tops come in Black and White.  Although this recipe does include a mild preservative, it should still be used or discarded within 3 months unless an additional preservative is added.  For more information on using preservatives, check out the helpful links on our Preservatives Page.

Note:  Some users may find the scent of Lemon Honey Floral Water to be quite over powering.  If you'd prefer a lighter scent, replace all, or a portion of the Floral Water with Distilled Water.

Herbal Scalp Massage Bars

These fragrant solid massage bars can be used all over the body, but were especially formulated for the scalp.  Amla, Argan, Copaiba, and Vegetable Squalene Oils are intensely conditioning, healthful ingredients for your scalp.  These nutritious oils will feed your hair's roots while being stimulated by a gentle massage and Essential Oil Blend.  Massage your own scalp, or take turns with a loved one. 

Herbal Scalp Massage Bars
Makes 4 - 6 Bars

Ingredients & Equipment

• 2 ounces Amla Oil
• 2 ounces Jojoba Esters, MP70
• 1 ounce Argan Oil
• 3/4 ounce Vegetable Squalene
• 3/4 ounce Copaiba Balsam Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Rosemary Essential Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Chamomile Essential Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil
• Tart Pans
• Double Boiler

Directions
Add the Jojoba Esters to your double boiler and heat until fully melted.  Next, add the Copaiba Balsam, Amla, Argan, and Vegetable Squalene Oils.  Stir together quickly, then remove the mixture from the heat.  Stir in the Essential Oils and mix well, then carefully pour the mixture into Tart Pans.  Allow them to cool and harden completely before moving the pans.  When they are ready, carefully tap each bar out of its tart pan.

Usage & Packaging
Warm the bar in your hands to produce a small amount of melted oil.  Rub the oil gently into the roots of the hair, rubbing the scalp in a soft, circular motion.  Be careful to massage as gently as possible.  The object is to stimulate the scalp without pulling or damaging the hair.  Follow the massage with your favorite shampoo and conditioner or rinse. 

These bars look lovely packed in our Small Cello Bags.  Tie them shut with a little ribbon, a gold twist tie, or a fun tag.  

What Essential Oils or Fragrances do you like to use in your Massage Blends?

Rosemary Walnut Shampoo & Vinegar Rinse

This all natural shampoo combines Rosemary, Peppermint, and Oat Extracts to add shine and softness to your hair, while stimulating and conditioning the scalp.  Walnut Oil adds an extra does of moisturizing power to this already gentle shampoo.  This easy recipe is great for those who want to add shine and moisture to their hair, or need to help improve the condition of their scalp.

Vinegar Rinses help to balance the ph of your hair and scalp, while removing the build up that is left by shampoos and conditioners.  These rinses are especially important if you are using an all natural shampoo, such as a solid shampoo bar, or a Castile based shampoo.  This recipe includes a Rosemary and Walnut Infusion that can help add shine and softness to the hair. 

 

Rosemary Walnut Shampoo

 

Ingredients

14 ounces Aloe Castile Shower Gel Base

2 1/2 ounces Walnut Oil

3/4 teaspoon Rosemary Essential Oil

3/4 teaspoon Peppermint Select CO2 Extract

1 teaspoon Oat Oil CO2 Extract

 

Directions

Pour the Organic Liquid Castile Shower Gel Base into a medium sized mixing bowl.  Add the Walnut Oil to the bowl, followed by the Rosemary Essential Oil, Peppermint CO2 Extract, and Oat CO2 Extract.  Stir the mixture slowly, making to sure the combine all of the ingredients without creating too many bubbles.  Carefully pour the mixture into a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.

Usage & Packaging

For easy use, this shampoo should be packed in a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.  Our PET Boston Rounds or Cosmos are great choices.  Download a free, printable label for your Rosemary Walnut Shampoo here:

Download RoseMary Walnut Shampoo and Rinse Labels

When you are ready to use your shampoo, shake well the redistribute the ingredients, then apply a small amount of shampoo to wet hair.  Work the shampoo into a lther and then rinse it with water.  If possible, follow with a Vinegar Rinse.  Our Rosemary Walnut Rinse would be ideal.

Rosemary Walnut Rinse

Ingredients

12 ounces Water

8 ounces Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

1/8 cup Rosemary Leaf 

1/8 cup Walnut Powder, Medium

 

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 12 ounces of water with 1/8 cup of Rosemary Leaf, and 1/8 cup of Walnut Powder.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a very low simmer.   Allow the liquid to simmer for 15 - 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.  After simmering, allow the liquid to cool completely.  Once it has cooled, strain the solids from the liquid using a cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer.  Measure 8 ounces of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and pour it into a 16 ounce bottle.  Measure 8 ounces of the infused water, and pour it into the bottle along with the Vinegar.  Cap the bottle and shake well to combine the ingredients.
Usage & Packaging

For easy use, this rinse should be packaged in a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.  Our PET Boston Rounds or Cosmos are great choices.  Download a free, printable label for your Rosemary Walnut Rinse here:
Download RoseMary Walnut Shampoo and Rinse Labels

To use your rinse, simply douse your wet hair and work the rinse through it with your fingers.  Afterward, rinse your wet hair with a little water to reduce the Vinegar smell while your hair is drying.  

Tip:  If you find this shampoo to be too heavy, try cutting it with 8 - 16 ounces of Distilled Water.