Tag: self

Natural Deodorant

Join us on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Natural Deordorant

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 Tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. unrefined shea butter
• 1/4 c. arrowroot starch/flour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda
• 6 drops lavender essential oil
• 6 drops grapefruit essential oil
• OPTIONAL: 1 drop tea tree essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place coconut oil and shea butter in a glass bowl or jar and place the bowl/jar inside a medium saucepan.
  2. Add water to the saucepan (enough to surround the bowl/jar but not to overflow it) and bring to a boil.
  3. As water is heating up, ensure to stir coconut oil and shea butter and continue to do so until it melts.
  4. Once melted, add in arrowroot starch, baking soda, and essential oils.
  5. Place in a 3-ounce jar and allow to cool at room temp or in the fridge (will harden faster in the fridge) until it’s reached a solid-state.
  6. Cover with lid until used.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1. Wet underarms slightly (this helps with even application)
2. Spoon out a pea-sized amount with a wooden scoop or with fingers and rub between fingers before applying directly to underarms.
3. For a regular day, one application in the morning should be fine. For hotter days, workouts or if you’re particularly sweaty, feel free to reapply as needed.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Whipped Body Lotion

Busy day working and taking care of the family? Join us on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library on Monday, March 1st at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Whipped body lotion

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 c. organic shea butter
• 3 Tbsp. organic coconut oil room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. vitamin E, Jojoba or Argan oil
• 5–6 drops food grade essential oil I suggest lavender, lemon or Frankincense
• Optional: 2 Tbsp. witch hazel

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine everything with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Store in an airtight, glass container.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Homemade Rosewater & Face Toner

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 22nd at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Homemade rosewater & Face Toner

INGREDIENTS:

Homemade Rosewater:
• 7 Organic Roses
• 1.5 L Distilled water (enough to cover the rose petals)

Homemade Rosewater Face Toner:
• 1 Tbsp. Pure Rosewater
• 4 Tbsp. Distilled Water (or enough to fill your spray bottle)
• 1 – 2.5 oz. spray bottle

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove petals from stems and run them under luke-warm water to remove any leftover residue.
2. Add petals to a large pot and top with enough distilled water to just cover (no more or you’ll dilute your rosewater).
3. Over medium-low heat bring the water to a simmer and cover.
4. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until petals have lost their color and are pale pink.
5. Strain the mixture to separate the petals from the water.
6. Discard petals and place water in a glass jar to store.

Benefits of Rosewater?

• Helps balance the pH of the skin
• Soothes skin irritation
• Reduces redness (has anti-inflammatory properties!)
• May reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Sea Salt Conditioner

Join OFPL on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products. Ingredient list and written instructions provided below:

Sea Salt Conditioner

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Tbsp. sea salt
• 1 Tbps. melted unrefined & organic coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. hair gel or leave-in hair conditioner
• 1 c. warm water
Note: You can also add a few drops of an essential oil such as lavender, mint or jasmine for a refreshing scent.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pour the warm water and sea salt into the spray bottle. Give it a generous shake until salt dissolves.
  2. Combine the melted coconut oil and hair gel (or leave-in conditioner) into a separate bowl, then add the mixture to your spray bottle.
  3. Add a few drops of an essential oil. Shake the bottle again, and voila! You’ve got homemade sea salt spray. Apply to towel-dried hair.

All Self-Care Episodes are available after the livestream on YouTube, @galluplibrary.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 

Sage with Blackberry Body Scrub

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 15th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Sage with blackberry body scrub

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups White Sugar
• 2 Tbsps. & 2 tsps. Coconut Oil
• 4 to 6 large Sage Leaves
• 1/4 cup Blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process on high until smooth.
2. Put in glass jar with snug fitting lid
3. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week
4. To use, wet skin, gently scrub with sugar scrub, and rinse with warm water. 
5. Pat dry.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Rosemary with Peppermint Foot Scrub

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 8th at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

Rosemary with Peppermint foot scrub

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. table salt
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 1 ½ tsp. olive oil
• 3 drops peppermint oil
• 1/2 tsp rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Toss everything in a cup, and stir together.
  2. If it’s too dry, add a bit more oil.
    3 If it’s too wet, add more salt.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Lavender Pillow Spray

Join OFPL on Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, February 6th at 1:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products. Ingredient list and written instructions provided below:

Lavender Pillow Spray

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tbsp. witch hazel
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 4 Tbsp. lavender hydrosol
• Distilled water
• Glass jar with lid
• Funnel
• Two – 2 oz. spray bottles

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add witch hazel and essential oil to large jar and shake to combine.
  2. Add hydrosol to mixture.
  3. Shake.
  4. Separate evenly between the two spray bottles.
  5. Top off with distilled water.
  6. Shake before each use.

All Self-Care Episodes are available after the livestream on YouTube, @galluplibrary.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 

DIY Stress Relief Ball

Busy day working or taking care of the family? Join us on OFPL’s Facebook or YouTube, @galluplibrary on Monday, February 1st at 12:00 p.m. to make DIY self-care products.

Ingredient list is available below:

DIY Stress Relief Ball

INGREDIENTS:

• Balloons
• Corn starch
• Water
• Water bottle
• Food coloring (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix a cup of water with two cups of cornstarch. Stir until goopy. You should feel resistance when stirring quickly, and no resistance when stirring slowly. This is because the oobleck mixture is a non-newtonian fluid and turns solid when pressure or force is applied.
2. Pour the oobleck mixture into the water bottle.
3. Attach the opening of the balloon to the top of the water bottle. Flip over and squeeze the contents into the balloon until full.
4. Taking care not to let any air bubbles get into the balloon, take the balloon off and tie it in a knot.
5. Take another balloon and cut the end off. Wrap this over the filled balloon to cover up the knot and add more durability.

ALTERNATIVE Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• Materials
• Mesh
• Balloon
• School Glue
• Detergent
• Pigment
• Twine

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix school glue and pigment together.
2. Add in detergent and mix until thick slime consistency.
3. Use a funnel or cut up water bottle to add slime into balloon
4. Cut out mesh and wrap around balloon.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Self-Care Saturday

Join us on OFPL’s Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. to make Honey & Cinnamon Lip Scrub DIY self-care product.

The ingredient list is available below.

Honey & Cinnamon Lip Scrub

Instructions:
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. raw unfiltered honey
• 1 tsp. cinnamon powder

Instructions:
1. Combine ingredients in a small bowl 
2. Using a wooden spoon, mix everything well. 
3. Transfer to a small glass jar with a lid.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

VISIT YOUTUBE, @GALLUPLIBRARY, FOR ALL
SELF-CARE EPISODES.

Self-Care Saturday

Join us on OFPL’s Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. to make Gingerbread Sugar Scrub DIY self-care products.

The ingredient list is available below.

GINGERBREAD SUGAR SCRUB

Ingredients:
• 1 c. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1/4 c. coconut oil, solid
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Instructions:
1. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a large bowl.
2. Top with coconut oil and molasses
3. Using the back of a fork mash the wet ingredients into the dry to make a crumbly mixture. Depending on how solid the coconut oil is, you may need to use your hands.
4. Place scrub into a mason jar with a secure lid. Will last for several months in a cool location.

To use:
1. On wet or dry skin, apply scrub liberally all over the body.
2. Scrub into the skin to remove dead skin cells.
3. Wash off completely.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary, for all
Self-Care Episodes.