Homemade Thieves Foaming Hand Soap

A few months ago I tried the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap and fell in love with it and haven't wanted to try anything else since, it didn't dry out my hands like other soaps did and I knew we were using something that wasn't harmful to our bodies and it smells AMAZING.  I ran out a few weeks ago and went searching for a recipe to make my own.  

Here is the recipe I used for my homemade foaming hand soap:: 

1/3 cup unscented Liquid Castile Soap

10-12 drops of Young Living Thieves Essential Oil

Distilled Water

Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

Combine castile soap and oil, and then fill soap dispenser the rest of the way with water, give a little shake.  That’s all there is to it!

They also make the perfect housewarming or hostess gift to put in a basket! 

ESSENTIAL OILS // EVERYDAY USES

We've been using Young Living Essential Oils for almost 2 years now and we use them daily.  A lot of people get intimidated when the kit arrives and have no idea where to start so I wanted to share this with you to give you some ideas on how to get started with your Essential Oils kit and how to incorporate it into your everyday life. 

thieves-  This is my most used oil!  We use thieves for so many things, I put a drop on my toothpaste to help prevent cavities and its been said to regenerate teeth. I make my cleaning sprays, hand sanitizer, hand foaming soap, and I diffuse it in our home to keep germs in the air at bay and you can also make a chest rub for cough/cold symptoms.  

tea tree-  This one is pretty new to me, but its used for skin care, helps treat eczema.  You can also apply it to your shampoo to help dandruff.  

frankincense-  Another one of my favorites from the kit, I use this on my skin as a natural moisturizer and spot treatment for places where wrinkles are. 

lemon- We put it in our water to give us a little immunity boost.  I also put it in my coconut oil when doing my Oil Pulling  (Aids in whitening!)

pan away- I rub on sore muscles or anywhere you are achey.  I love how its acts as a muscle relaxer. 

stress away- This is my FAVORITE scent! What momma doesn't need a bottle of Stress Away?  I ALWAYS keep this with me, if I'm on vacation, going to the grocery store, or just at home...its a must have.  I've been using it on my wrists if needed during a busy or stressful day. I also love it massaged on my temples.  

peppermint- One of my favorites and one I use almost daily (I'm sure I say that about all my oils). I rub it directly into my temples and on my neck  if I have a headache or any tension pain.  This is also amazing mixed in for a cough/cold chest rub, it helps my children breath at night when they are congested. Also helps with fevers rubbed on the bottom of your feet.  I also make my own blend with Peppermint, cedarwood and fractioned coconut oil, helps the kids concentrate on their school work for the day. 

lavender- Amazing as a sleep aid, I’ve been mixing it with Cedarwood (not in the starter kit) at night and rubbing it on our feet, and diffusing it.  It can also be used as a moisturizer and is really good for your skin and hair. 

purification- amazing in the diffuser, helps purify your air and it takes stinky smells out of any area of your home. 

joy- I rub it on my wrists when I need a little emotional boost.  I also like to put a couple drops on my wool dryer balls and pop them in the dryer with a load of laundry.  Smells amazing! 

citrus fresh-  I put it in my water and for their detoxing, fat-dissolving, immune-boosting properties.  Its also calming and uplifting.  I like to put it in my diffuser to keep the air smelling fresh and clean. 

These are just some simple ways we use our everyday young living oils.  I’ll be sharing more  recipes and uses!  Like always, contact me if you would like more information on Essential Oils or if you would like to order! 

DIY Body Wash

Our skin is the largest part of our bodies and we need to be careful on what we put on them.  I am on the journey to change products in my home to help us be healthy and natural and throw away the things that harm us.  So here is this simple body wash that seriously only takes a couple minutes to make. 

Ingredients:

8 oz. Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap

8 oz distilled water

1 tbsp. sweet almond oil 

1 tbsp. coconut oil (I used fractioned so it stays liquid, if you don't make sure you melt the coconut oil before combining with the other ingredients)

15 drops Young Living Cedarwood Esential Oil

15 drops Young Living Lavender Essential Oil

You can use whatever oil combinations you like, geranium and jasmine is also a good combination.  I used Lavender and Cedarwood which is very relaxing.

Combine everything in a large mason jar and put a lid on it and swish it around and your done!  Not only is it simple, but its very moisturizing so I haven't needed to use lotion afterwards. Just make sure you give it a good shake before each use to make sure its all well blended.  

Join us in this #naturalbeautymonth  by getting rid of the toxic products on your bathroom counter and replacing them with safe alternatives.

If you have any questions or would like to order Young Living Essential Oils please contact me, I would love to answer any questions you may have.