10 Benefits of Witch Hazel │ Shrink Pores, Tighten & Brighten Skin, Clea...

I make my own facial toner with Young Living Rosemary and Lavender essential oil. It smells so wonderful and feels so soothing to my skin. I use it on a disposable cotton pad after removing my makeup with homemade makeup remover. Here are the recipes for both.


Rosemary Lavender Toner

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup witch hazel

4 drops Young Living lavender oil

4 drops Young Living Rosemary oil


Makeup Remover

1/2 cup water 

1/8 tsp baby mild castile soap (Vitacost)

1/4 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)

one teaspoon olive oil

Put in a flip top empty bottle, such as a clean shampoo or lotion bottle. Shake before each use. This should be used within a few months since it has no preservative in it other than the vitamin E.

LEMON DANDELION COOKIES with lemon essential oil

After making lemon dandelion cookies, I won't think of a dandelion as a weed. These cookies are yummy. Every part of the dandelion is edible including the root. Dandelions are high in vitamin A, B, C, D and K. They contain potassium, zinc and iron. You can make a tea with the root that is very healing as a mild laxative and a digestive aid.

Dandelions help kidneys clean waste, they are high in antioxidants, they help manage cholesterol and boost immune function.  Here's the recipe.

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup agave, honey, maple syrup or sugar
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
1/2 cup dandelion petals (only the yellow flower, no green  or stems)
10 -12 drops Young Living lemon essential oil

Bake at 350 on pan well coated with coconut oil for 10-12 min.

Lemon oil is one of 11 oils in the Young Living premium starter kit, which comes with a diffuser. It's great to have on hand for baking or cooking when you need a lemon flavor. 

DIY natural bleach alternative

DIY natural bleach alternative: You might want to skip the store-bought bleach if you're looking for effective cleaning products.

Most store-bought bleaches contain harmful chemicals. They may even contain toxins that can damage the environment. 

I use lemon essential oil in this recipe, and I sometimes make it stronger by reducing the amount of water.

DIY Essential Oil & Witch Hazel Room Spray

Air freshener is one of the most toxic products in the home. That includes plug-ins, aerosols, and gels that evaporate over time. I make air freshener in less than a minute. 

One of my favorite recipes is one cup of water with 40 drops each of  Young Living lavender and eucalyptus. You can add a pinch of salt if you don't have witch hazel. The salt and witch hazel act as both a preservative and an aid for the oils to blend with the water instead of floating on top.