These potions and perfumes are simple and fun to make! When stored in curious containers, they add a touch of Victorian decoration to any home. In addition to being very pretty, they're also very effective! And make beautiful gifts.....
Rose & Glycerine Cleansing Cream
A very gentle, soothing facial cleanser.
1 1/2 Ounce Almond Oil
1 T. Glycerine
2 T. Beeswax
2 T. Lanolin
Large Pinch Borax
3 T. Rosewater
1 T. Zinc Oxide Cream
7 Drops Rose Essential Oil
In a double boiler, slowly heat almond oil and glycerine together.
Put lanolin and beeswax in glass bowl over a pan of hot water, mix.
Add oil and glycerine mixture into this and beat with whisk.
Dissolve borax in slightly heated rosewater, beat this into glycerine mixture.
Should be a cream-like consistency. Allow to cool.
When cool, beat in the zinc oxide cream and rose oil.
Spoon into decorative jars and label.
Rosemary Shampoo
This gentle shampoo has the added benefit of Rosemary, long known for its hair conditioning and strengthening properties. Also stimulates hair growth!
1 Bunch Fresh Rosemary
1/2 Pint Distilled Water
4 1/2 Fl. Oz. Unscented Baby Shampoo
4 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Boil the fresh rosemary in the distilled water for 1/2 hour, reducing the amount of liquid by half. Allow to cool.
Strain the rosemary and water into a large screw-top jar and add the unscented shampoo and essential oil.
Shake well to mix. Decant into decorative bottles.
Rosemary & Lavender Hair Massage Oil
4 1/2 Fl. Oz. Almond Oil
4 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
4 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
Mix the almond oil with the essential oils.
Store in decorative container.
To Use: Warm the oil slightly, then message it into the hair vigorously with your fingers.
Comb through and leave on hair 1/2 hour.
Wash off with rosemary shampoo.
Chamomile & Neroli Bubble Bath
Neroli and chamomile oils are well known for their healing qualities.
10 Drops neroli essential oil
5 Drops chamomile essential oil
6 Fl. Oz. Unscented baby bath liquid
Mix the oils with the unscented bath liquid.
Use as you would any bubble bath.
Marigold & Fennel Milk Bath
Fennel acts as a stimulant, while marigold offers healing qualities.
Milk is an excellent skin softener and conditioner.
Muslin material
8 T. Milk powder
4 Oz. Dried fennel seeds
2 Oz. Dried marigold flowers
Ribbon
Cut out a 10 inch diameter circle of muslin.
In a bowl, mix together the seeds, milk powder, and marigold flowers. Place a large hanful of the mixture into the center of the muslin circle.
Gather up the edges to form a pouch and tie tightly with ribbon.
Toss into hot bath and allow to steep about 10 minutes before entering.
Orange Flower Tonic
A refreshing treatment for tired skin, stimulates the growth of healthy new cells.
6 Fl. Oz. Orange flower water
4 Fl. Oz. Witch hazel
5 Drops Glycerine
5 Drops Neroli essential oil
Put all ingredients into a lidded jar and shake.
Pour into pretty bottles with airtight stoppers, decorate with labels and ribbon.
Rose & Violet Perfume
4 1/2 Fl. Oz. Rosewater
3 Fl. Oz. Violet water
5 Drops Rose oil
4 Drops Violet oil
3 Fl. Oz. Vodka
Mix all ingredients.
Pour in pretty bottle with stopper.
