Ayurvedic "Grease"

Formula:

Phase 1

Coconut Oil   13.5%
Castor Oil   24%
Shea Butter 6.7%
Cocoa Butter 6.7%
Beeswax     3% (optional)
Vitamin E Oil 1%
Bringraj Oil  20%
Almond Oil Infusion(Nettle,Hibiscus, Brahmi, & Amla)  23.9%

Phase 2
Rosemary Extract  .3%
Tea Tree Oil   .3%
Lavender EO  .6%



Instructions:

1. Make Herbal Infusion (1 cup dried/powedered herbs and 8oz Carrier Oil)
1. Using a double boiler gently heat the oil and herbs for 2 hours, stirring occasionally with stainless steel spoon    Make sure heat is low so as not to cook the herbs and oil, thus causing rancidity.
2. Let cool and then strain infusion and place in cobalt glass jar, label with date. ( Keep Refrigerated & Should last 3 monthes)
3. Measure out each oil using a digital scale and place into stainless steel bowl.
1. For example, jojoba oil 23.4% of 4oz would = .94oz. 
4. Measure out Beeswax
5. Place Oil mixture into double boiler and add beeswax.  Let mixture heat on medium until beeswax melts.  Not too hot though
6. Measure out each part of phase 2 and place into stainless steel bowl
7. Let oil mixture cool a little and add Vitamin E Oil, Stir
8. Add Oil & beeswax mixture to Phase 2, Stir
9. Add EO if desired
10. Allow mixture to cool and place into sterilized jar.  Label with date. 

Avoid getting water into mixture this has no preservative. 

Ayurvedic Butter Pomade ( Hair & Body)

I got inspiration for this recipe from my Ayurvedic Shea Butter Hot Oil Treatment post and going through my stash and finding all these un-used herbs and oils.  This recipe can just be used for fun to switch up your usual butter recipes, on occasion!  I usually don't like to use shea butter on my hair, but I'm going to give it another try since I might have been a little heavy handed before in application and as you know, a little goes a long way with Shea butter, lol!


Formula:

Phase 1

Coconut Oil  5%
Castor Oil  5%
Shea Butter 60%
Mango Butter 3.7%
Bringraj Oil  10%
Jojoba Oil Infusion (Nettle,Hibiscus, Brahmi, & Amla)  15%

Phase 2
Vitamin E Oil 1%
Rosemary Extract  .3%
Other Oils for making an Infusion: Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil', Sunflower Oil, Flax seed oil, Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Make Herbal Infusion (1 cup dried/powedered herbs and 8oz Carrier Oil)
1. Using a double boiler gently heat the oil and herbs for 2 hours, stirring occasionally with stainless steel spoon    Make sure heat is low so as not to cook the herbs and oil, thus causing rancidity.
2. Let cool and then strain infusion and place in cobalt glass jar, label with date. ( Keep Refrigerated or in cool area)
2. Measure out each oil using a digital scale and place into stainless steel bowl.
1. For example, jojoba oil 23.4% of 4oz would = .94oz. 
3. Place Oil mixture into double boiler and add butters.  Let mixture heat on low until butters melt.  Not too hot though
4. Measure out each part of phase 2 and place into stainless steel bowl
5. Let oil mixture cool a little and add Vitamin E Oil, Stir
6. Add Phase 2, Stir
7. Allow mixture to cool and place into sterilized jar.  Label with date. 

I would make small amounts, especialy due to the herbs. My formulations are for my fun and have not been tested for sell, etc.  Please practice GMP and avoid getting water in pomade to avoid mold!

Enjoy!

DIY Deep Conditioner Ingredients

Since I have eliminated "products" from my hair regimen, I am currently on a search to figure out a deep conditioner for after my henna treatments.  I tried a recipe last week and I was not at all enthusiastic about it.  My hair was not dry , but it was a little frizzier than usual, so I'm unsure what I'm going to do; stop henna treatments or do more research?

Last weeks trial recipe:

• Aloe Vera Gel
• Raw African Honey
• EVOO
• Shea Butter
• Coconut Oil

This sounded good, but it didn't give me that Boom Boom POW! feeling.

In my brief research most peoples diy deep conditioners contain protein, but it's not recommended to use this after a henna treatment.  Will a simple hot oil treatment suffice??? idk


Anyhoo, Here is a list of popular natural deep conditioner ingredients.  These ingredients can be used in several different variations depending on your preference and what is available to you. 

• Ripe avocado protein
• Ripe Banana/ Banana Baby Food
• Raw Honey
• Aloe Vera Juice/Gel
• Mayonnaise protein
• Coconut Milk protein
• Coconut Cream protein
• Egg protein
• Yogurt protein
• Carrier Oils/Butter
• avocado oil
• coconut oil
• Shea Oil
• Shea Butter
• EVOO
• Avocado oil
• Wheat Germ Oil
• Find great article about Oils, Water and deep conditioners here

These are just some of the ingredients out there that can be used and feel free to share any of your suggestions. 

Another simple way to create your own deep conditioner is to simply add honey and EVOO to your favorite conditioner and call it a day. ( I'm so tempted to buy me the closest to natural conditioner I can find and calling it a day)

Enjoy and Remember to share, I am always open to suggestions!

More Clay Washing!

I know I have posts about Clay Washing and Hair Detox, but here is an updated recipe of mine and ways to personalize your own recipes!

Ingredients
·         2 Tbsp  Bentonite Clay
·         2 Tbsp  Rhassoul Clay ( Great Conditioner!)
·         10 drops  Lavender, Peppermint  and Lemongrass EO (optional) 
·         1 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel 
·         1 tsp ACV 
·         1 tsp Honey
·         Water -mix until you get desired consistency

Mix all the ingredients in a glass bowl (metal will mess with the natural minerals in clay)

• Apply to damp hair and massage into scalp.
• Cover w/ shower cap and let sit on your hair for 15-20 minutes ( do not let it dry)
• Rinse

Ways to personalize this recipe:

• Use Aloe Vera Juice/Hydrosols/Coconut Milk/ Herbal Infusion(leaves, flowers)/Decoction(roots, bark) in place or in combination with water
• Add Herbal Extracts
• Add 1-2 tsp of light oil ( sesame, avocado, jojoba)
• Add veggie glycerin in place of honey

Use any left overs for a facial!!

I prefer my mix to be thicker, but some like a more watery consistency so play around with the amounts of clay used until you find your desired mix!

Enjoy!