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Spiritual Baths 101: The History and Benefits, Plus 3 Easy Bath Recipes!

A sacred ritual to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

Welcome to The All Natural, where we explore the profound healing and transformative powers of spiritual baths. In this article, we dive into the rich history and traditions behind this ancient practice, unveiling the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits that it offers. Join us as we discover the art of creating sacred bathing rituals and indulge in three delightful bath recipes that will nourish your body, mind, and soul.

The History and Significance of Spiritual Baths

Spiritual baths have been embraced by various cultures throughout history as a powerful means of cleansing, rejuvenation, and spiritual connection. From ancient Egyptian purification rituals to Indigenous healing practices, spiritual baths hold a sacred place in the realm of self-care and spiritual well-being. These baths are believed to cleanse negative energies, promote healing, restore balance, and invite positive intentions into our lives.

The Benefits of Spiritual Baths

  • Cleansing and Purification: Spiritual baths cleanse not only the physical body but also the energetic and spiritual aspects of our being. They help remove stagnant energy, emotional residue, and energetic blockages, allowing us to release what no longer serves us.
  • Relaxation and Stress Relief: Immersing ourselves in a warm and soothing spiritual bath can induce deep relaxation, reduce stress, and promote a sense of calmness and inner peace. It serves as a sanctuary for self-care and rejuvenation.
  • Energetic Healing and Rebalancing: By infusing the bathwater with intention and specific herbs, flowers, or essential oils, spiritual baths can restore energetic balance, enhance vitality, and promote overall well-being.

Three Easy Spiritual Bath Recipes

Relaxing Lavender Bath

This beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for those looking to wine down and experience the calming and rejuvenating properties of lavender, which can promote relaxation, peace, and inner harmony.

ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lavender flowers

• 4 cups of water

• 1 Cup of sea salt

• Optional: a few drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. Begin by setting a sacred space for your spiritual bath. Clear the area of any clutter and create an ambiance that promotes tranquility and introspection. Light candles, play soft music, or use incense or sage to purify the space, according to your preferences.

2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil. Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and carefully add the dried lavender flowers. Allow the flowers to steep in the water for approximately 20 minutes, releasing their aromatic essence.

3. After the steeping period, strain the lavender-infused water into a bathtub or basin, discarding the flowers. Ensure the water temperature is comfortable for your bath.

4. Add 1 cup of sea salt and more lavender flowers to a bath bag and place it into the lavender-infused bath water. Salt is known for its cleansing properties and can help purify your energy field. Stir gently to dissolve the salt.

5. If desired, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to enhance the scent and therapeutic benefits. Lavender oil can promote relaxation and soothe the senses.

6. Before stepping into the bath, take a moment to set your intention for the spiritual bath. Focus on what you wish to release, invite, or manifest in your life. Visualize the water enveloping you, washing away any negative energy or stress, and infusing you with tranquility and harmony.

7. Enter the bath slowly and immerse yourself fully. Take deep breaths, allowing the lavender-infused water to envelop your body and spirit. As you soak, visualize the lavender’s healing energy permeating every cell of your being, restoring balance and inner peace.

8. Spend as much time as you need in the bath, allowing yourself to relax, reflect, and connect with your inner self. You can use this time for meditation, prayer, or simply to indulge in self-care.

9. Once you feel ready, slowly rise from the bath and allow the water to drain. Visualize any residual negativity or stagnant energy being released and washed away.

10. Take a moment to pat yourself dry with a soft towel, symbolizing a fresh start and the beginning of a renewed spiritual journey.

This lavender-infused bath recipe can help you relax, rejuvenate, and connect with your inner essence. Remember to customize your bath ritual according to your preferences and needs, making it a sacred and personal experience.

Energizing Citrus Splash

If you’re seeking a spiritual bath recipe that uplifts your spirits and revitalizes your energy, this citrus splash is perfect for you. Harnessing the vibrant and invigorating properties of citrus fruits, this bath will awaken your senses and infuse you with a renewed zest for life.

Ingredients

• 2 oranges (squeezed for juice)

• 1 lemon (squeezed for juice)

• 4 cups of water

• 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt

• Optional: a few drops of lemon and/or orange essential oil + a few slices of fresh citrus fruits for garnish

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing your sacred space, ensuring it is clean, peaceful, and conducive to relaxation. Create a soothing ambiance with candles, soft music, or aromatic oils.

2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice. Allow the citrus-infused water to cool for a few minutes.

3. Pour the citrus-infused water into a bathtub or basin, ensuring the temperature is comfortable for your bath.

4. Add 1 cup of Epsom and/or sea salt to the water. Epsom salt helps to relax muscles, soothe tension, and promote detoxification.

5. Stir the water gently, allowing the salt to dissolve and the citrus aroma to permeate the bath.

6. Optional: Add a few slices of fresh citrus fruits to float in the bathwater, enhancing the visual appeal and providing an additional burst of fragrance.

7. Before entering the bath, take a few deep breaths and set your intention for the spiritual experience. Envision the citrus-infused water enveloping you, revitalizing your energy, and filling you with joy and positivity.

8. Step into the bath slowly and immerse yourself completely. Feel the vibrant energy of the citrus surrounding you, invigorating your body and spirit.

9. Take your time to relax and let the citrus-infused water work its magic. Visualize any stagnant or negative energy being released, replaced by a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm.

10. After you feel refreshed and rejuvenated, rise slowly from the bath, allowing the water to drain. Take a moment to appreciate the revitalizing experience you’ve just had.

The Energizing Citrus Splash bath is an ideal choice when you’re seeking a spiritual pick-me-up. The uplifting aroma and invigorating properties of citrus fruits can help you feel more energized, positive, and ready to embrace life’s opportunities with enthusiasm.

Soothing Self Love Rose Bath

A bath infused with delicate rose petals can create a serene and deeply nourishing experience for your mind, body, and soul. This spiritual bath recipe will guide you in creating a space of tranquility, allowing the soothing properties of roses to promote self-love, inner healing, and emotional well-being.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of dried rose petals (organic if possible)

• 4 cups of water

• 1 tablespoon of Himalayan pink salt

• Optional: a few drops of rose essential oil

Instructions

1. Prepare your sacred space by clearing any distractions and setting the mood for relaxation. Dim the lights, play gentle music, and incorporate soft textures or candles to create a serene ambiance.

2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil. Remove the pot from the heat and add the dried rose petals to the water. Allow the petals to steep for approximately 20 minutes, releasing their fragrant essence.

3. Strain the rose-infused water into a bathtub or basin, ensuring a comfortable temperature for your bath.

4. Add 1 cup of Himalayan pink salt and more dried rose petals into bath bag and place into the water. Himalayan salt is known for its detoxifying and balancing properties, helping to cleanse your energy field and restore equilibrium.

5. If desired, include a few drops of rose essential oil to enhance the scent and therapeutic benefits. Rose oil is renowned for its calming and heart-opening qualities, promoting self-love and emotional healing.

6. Before entering the bath, take a moment to set your intention for the experience. Visualize the rose-infused water enveloping you, gently washing away any emotional burdens and nurturing your spirit with compassion and tenderness.

7. Step into the bath mindfully, allowing yourself to fully immerse in the serene water. Feel the rose petals caress your skin, inviting a sense of tranquility and self-care.

8. Take this opportunity to let go, release any stress or negative emotions, and embrace a state of inner peace. You may choose to meditate, practice deep breathing, or simply bask in the serene atmosphere.

9. After spending sufficient time in the bath, slowly rise from the water and let it drain. Visualize any residual tension or emotional weight being released and dissolved. 10. Gently towel dry yourself, symbolizing a fresh start and a renewed connection to your inner serenity.

The Soothing Rose Petal Serenity bath is a nurturing and gentle experience that invites self-love and emotional healing. By immersing yourself in the calming embrace of rose petals, you can create a space for inner reflection, relaxation, and the cultivation of serenity within your being.

Spiritual baths are not merely about physical cleansing; they are sacred rituals that nurture our mind, body, and spirit. By understanding the history and significance behind this ancient practice, we can tap into its profound benefits.

From cleansing and purifying to relaxation and energetic healing, spiritual baths offer a range of advantages. They help us release negativity, reduce stress, restore balance, and invite positive intentions into our lives.

By incorporating intention, specific herbs, flowers, or essential oils, we can create personalized spiritual bath recipes that cater to our unique needs. Whether you seek purification, love and self-acceptance, or grounding and empowerment, there is a bath recipe to suit your intentions.

So, take time for yourself, create a sacred space, and indulge in the transformative experience of a spiritual bath. Allow the warm water to wash away the physical and energetic burdens, and emerge renewed, refreshed, and aligned with your true self.

Remember, each spiritual bath is an opportunity for self-care, self-reflection, and spiritual connection. As you immerse yourself in the healing waters, embrace the beauty and power of this ancient practice, and let it nourish your body, mind, and soul.

Blessings to you on your sacred bathing journey. May your spiritual baths bring you deep healing, inner peace, and a profound connection to yourself and the divine.

Note: Before trying any bath recipe, ensure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. If you are pregnant, have specific medical conditions, or are on medication, consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating spiritual baths into your routine.

Want to learn more about using herbs in baths and more? Check out our 10 Easy to Use Herbs for Beginners!

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Green Goddess Face Mask for Clear Glowing Skin

Clear breakouts + Reveal a Goddess Glow

If you’re looking for a natural face mask to help clear breakouts, brighten, and tighten your skin, you’ve found your remedy! This green goddess face mask is your ticket to a natural goddess GLOW. Packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and green goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp of Moringa Powder – Moringa is a superfood green that is excellent for the over all well being. It also provides amazing benefits for the skin as well! Moringa is packed with vitamin C which is an essential vitamin for collagen production. Moringa can help increase firmness of skin, tighten, and reveal a youthful texture.
  • 1 tsp of Fine Green Tea or Matcha Powder– Green tea or matcha (A higher quality green tea) is packed with antioxidants which protect the skin from free radicals and damage caused by the environment. Green tea also help detoxify the body and skin to remove any toxins which can also help clear acne.
  • 1/2 tsp of Spirulina Powder– Spirulina is an algae packed with 18/22 amino acids and full of micro elements that support skin regeneration! It also can also provide anti-aging effects.
  • 1 tsp of Raw Honey or Manuka Honey– Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • 1/2 tsp of Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil – Rose Hip Oil is a Light anti-aging oil full of antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A which treats fine lines, wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity! Rose hip oil is also amazing for lightening scar and hyperpigmentation.
  • 1 tsp of Organic Rose Water (Make your own: DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher) Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY skin products due to HYDRATE and balance our skins PH! Roses are also the highest vibrating flower which makes their energy PURE LOVE. The vibrant and healing rose water helps soothe any acne, rashes, or skin irritations as well as provide soft and supple skin. On top of that rose water natural enhances the tone, vibrancy, elasticity, and tightness of skin
Green Tea or Matcha Powder
Spirulina Powder
Moringa Powder
Mortar & Pestle
Grind everything into a fine powder
Raw Honey or Manuka
Rose Hip Oil
Rose Water
Tea Tree Oil

Preparing Your Face Mask

  1. Add your Green Tea or Matcha Powder to a mortar and pestle. ( WARNING If using green tea leaves, be sure to use the mortar and pestle to grind up the leaves into a finer powder before continuing! This will prevent you from creating micro tears on the skin.)
  2. Next, add the Spirulina and Moringa Powder.
  3. Continuing using the mortar and pestle to thoroughly grind all the dry ingredients into a fine powder.
  4. Then add your honey, rose water, tea tree oil, and rose hip oil into the dry ingredients.
  5. Continue using the mortar and pestle to mix wet and dry ingredients into a nice textured mask. (Shouldn’t be to runny or too thick!)
  6. Now that your mask is ready, begin your green goddess ritual by thoroughly cleansing and gently drying the skin.
  7. Then, go ahead and spread that green goddess goodness onto the skin! (A medium thick layer. Not too thin and not to thick!)
  8. Leave the mask on for approximately 30 minutes.
  9. While waiting BOOST the Goddess benefits of the mask by drinking a cup of green tea or green juice!
  10. Finish up by washing the mask off with warm water first then end with cold water! ( You can also use the mask as an exfoliator!)
  11. Follow with our DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher and a moisturizer for a GLORIOUS GODDESS GLOW!



When to Use the Green Goddess Face Mask

Use the Green Goddess Face Mask on clean and dry skin once a week for 30 minutes for the best results!

Although this face mask is packed with many key ingredients for treating acne and bringing a youthful glow to the skin, ultimately clear skin comes from within! Adding this mask into your regular self care routine + EATING your greens and cutting pack on processed foods, sugar, dairy, and gluten is what truly reveals goddess skin!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try another face mask recipe! Check out our Turmeric & Honey Mask for Brightening Skin!

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Make Your Own Queen Yoni Steam for Cleansing & Healing the Womb

Give Your Womb the Royal Treatment She Deserves

Yoni care is just as important as skin and hair care! It’s important we create time and space to show love and appreciate to our womb space. As women, we carry a magical energy within us; we carry the cosmic energy that creates life itself. Honoring this gift placed within us is apart of our sacred self care routine.

Throughout history, the presence and power of the divine feminine been severely suppressed. Not only suppressed but overused and abused. Take a look at how we treat the ultimate manifestation of divine feminine energy; Mother Earth. We have raped her of her magical energy by polluting her waters and stripping her land all to make a profit and benefit ourselves. The same has occurred with us women, over centuries we’ve been raped and sexually assaulted which has polluted our womb waters (Sacral chakra) all while being stripped of our nurturing gifts and abilities.


So, as the divine feminine energy makes her return it’s important we are on her side. We can honor and support the awakening of the divine feminine by taking care of our oceans and land and also pouring into our own feminine elements of water (Emotions) and earth (Body) within.

Ingredients

Total Servings: 3 Yoni Steams
Serving Size: 1 Cup

  • Organic Rose Petals
  • Organic Lavender Buds
  • Organic Yarrow Flowers
  • Organic Calendula Flowers
  • Organic Hibiscus Flowers
  • Organic Red Raspberry Leaf
  • Organic Rosemary
  • Organic Rosemary
  • Organic Mugwort
  • Organic Sage
  • Rose Quartz Crystal


Benefits of Yoni Steaming

  • Helps tighten and tone vaginal walls
  • Increases fertility
  • Assist with vaginal dryness ( WAP Activator)
  • Can help balance the Ph
  • Can help eliminate and control odor
  • Boost libido
  • Helps sooth and heal vaginal tearing
  • Helps sooth and heal hemorrhoids
  • Helps regulate moon cycle (Period)
  • Can help decrease heavy bleeding and shorten moon cycle
  • Can help cleanse past soul ties
  • Can assist with removing energy from an ex
  • Can help cleanse emotional blockages in the womb
  • Can help cleanse and release sexual trauma
  • Can help release stagnant energy in the womb
  • Assist with awakening the divine feminine energy
  • Stimulates healthy sexual energy
  • Promotes and increases creativity (the sacral chakra holds all crea

Preparing your Yoni Steam

  1. Add all your dry herbs and Rose quarts (or crystal of choice) into a small/medium glass or wooden bowl (Stay away from plastic or stainless steel bowls as they will pollute your steam by infusing their own chemicals into the water).
  2. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all the herbs together.
  3. Open your windows and light a sage stick to cleanse the herbs of any outside energy.
  4. Light a Palo Santos or Incense to bring positive vibes. While the smoke is flowing, pray over the herbs and crystal, then set your intentions for the steam. What do you want to let go of or receive from this steam? Ask the divine mother for assistance and speak your intentions allowed.
  5. After you have prepared the herbs and locked in your own energy, measure out 1 cup for your steam, them add the extra to a sealable bag to save for later.
  6. Next you’ll want to boil your pure spring water in a pot or tea kettle and pour the water over herb into the bowl.
  7. Them, use a wooden or glass spoon to mix the steam and WAIT 5 min for the water to cool down a bit. (Be sure to wait for the steam to cool down before continuing to ensure you don’t burn yourself! The yoni is sensitive and should be treated with care!)
  8. Now that your steam is ready you can begin the ritual!

Yoni Steaming Methods

  • Toilet Method – this method is done by placing your bowl over the seat of a CLEAN AND DISINFECTED toilet seat. Then, sitting on top of the bowl and covering your legs with blankets to help trap the steam.
  • Stool Method– this method is done by using a yoni steaming stool (available on Amazon) or creating your own by simple cutting a large hole in a stool, placing the bowl underneath the stool, and covering the legs with blankets to help trap the steam.
  • Bed Method – this method is done by simply placing blankets and pillows on the bed or floor, then, SECURELY placing the bowl on top, and sitting over the bowl on your knees or in fetal position. Cover your legs with blankets to trap the steam.

There are many ways to use a yoni steam; pick the best option that works for you!

Cleansing the herbs with sage
Placing positive energy + setting intentions
Package up the extra herbs
Boil pure spring water
Pour boiling water over herbs
Let sit form5 minutes to cool down before beginning your steam

Yoni Steam Spell/Mantra

Every word we speak is a spell! It is a powerful practice to write down our intentions and speak them allowed during the ritual. Saying this Yoni mantra/spell is a way of calling on our higher self and Mother creator to increase the power of the herbs and lock in our intentions; giving magical results!

With this steam I release all old energy that may be blocking me from fully awakening my divine femininity. May I now honor my womb space, acknowledge its magic, and give gratitude for this gift in me.

Nala

When to Yoni Steam

A regular Yoni steaming schedule is what’s going to give the best results! Steaming can be done after a shower once a week or before and after your moon cycle.



Add yoni steaming into your self care routine and step into your full feminine power!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to give your skin royal treatment too? Check out our DIY Body Butter for Glowing Skin!

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How to Make Your Own Body Butter For Soft Glowing Skin

Hello Soft and Glowing Skin

Goodbye Toxic Chemicals

Your easy GO-TO body butter recipe! Whip up a batch of this DIY Body Butter and get the soft smooth skin you truly desire! Made with 100 % Raw and Organic ingredients for nourishing the skin the NATURAL way. Consistent use of this butter can help treat eczema, dry skin, fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and give your skin and overall GLOW!

Ingredients

Serving size: This recipes makes approximately 5 16 oz. Body butters

Choose 1 type of shea butter for the base

  • 1 lb (16 oz. ) Raw Organic Ivory Shea Butter (Made from packed with collagen, antioxidants, and fatty acids for extreme moisture, youthful, and glowing skin.)
  • 1 lb (16 oz.) Raw Organic Yellow Shea Butter (packed with collagen, antioxidants, and fatty acids for extreme moisture, youthful, and glowing skin.)

Choose 2 more types of butter to add in

  • 1/2 lb (8 Oz.) Raw Organic Mango Butter (Made from the mango seed. Has no smell. Adds a extra boosts of moisture and lighter and creamier texture)
  • 1/2 lb (8 Oz.) Raw Organic Cocoa Butter (Made from Cocoa Beans. Very thick and creamy. Smells like chocolate! Adds treatment of skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation, and helps lighten scarring )
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz.) Raw Organic Kokum Butter (Made from the Kokum Tree Seed. Perfect for acne prone skin as it helps sooth inflammation and does not clog pores)

Choose ONLY 3 types of oil to add

  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (Light Hydrating oil for moisturizing skin without clogging pores)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (light oil that protects skin from free radicals and treats sun damage)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Almond Oil (Light non greasy moisturizer for evening skin tone)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Avocado Oil (Light anti-inflammatory and moisturizing oil perfect for treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Oil (Light anti-aging oil that treats fine lines, wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil (Heavy and deeply moisturizing oil for dry cracked skin)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil (light oil with Anti-aging skin tightening properties)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Argan Oil (Light yet deeply moisturizing oil for treating stretch marks, healing atopic dermatitis, and providing a dewy glow)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil (Light moisturizing oil that also helps heal sunburns)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil (Light non greasy oil for firming the skin, reducing fine lines, and wrinkles)

Choose any Essential Oil for added benefits and scent!
Here’s a list a beautiful oil blends to try!

  • 30 drops of Lavender, 15 drops of Vanilla, and 15 drops of Patchouli (Calming, grounding, and relaxing)
  • Rose & Vanilla (Warm and sensual)
  • Citronella, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus (Light, unisex scent, also a bug repellant)
  • Orange & Vanilla (light and fruity! Orange Creamcicle vibes!)

Optional Add Ins | Pick One (If choosing to add this ingredient you must use a natural preservative to prevent molding)

  • Raw Organic Honey (Natural humectant which draws moisture to the skin.)
  • Organic Manuka Honey (Miracle honey! Filled with medicinal and anti bacterial properties for treating acne + other skin conditions)

Natural Preservative (Optional | Pick one)

  • 2 drops of Willow Bark Extract (2 % of total body butter amount)
  • 2 drops of Coconut Fruit Extract (2 % of total body butter amount)

Instructions

  1. Start off creating a double broiler simply by filling a large stove pot with about 4 cups of water.
  2. Place a large GLASS bowl on top of the pot and turn the heat on medium-high.
  3. Allow the water in the pot to boil and the steam begin heating up the glass bowl. (Creating a double broiler ensures that all the vitamins and minerals stay in tack and are not damaged by direct heat)
  4. Add your Shea Butter and 2 chosen additional butters into the bowl and allow them to melt. (Breaking the chucks apart with a wooden spoon helps them melt faster)
  5. Once the butters are completely melted, stir the mixture, remove the glass bowl from the pot and pour into a new bowl. (This will be the bowl used for mixing the body butter)
  6. Allow the melted butter to cool down to room temperature, then place the bowl in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes or until the butter starts to thicken up. (Refer to photos)
  7. Place the bowl under an electric mixture and began mixing on high.
  8. While the mixer is on pour your 3 chosen oils in one cup at a time.
  9. Next, add your honey if you chose this additional ingredient. (Then add your preservative if using honey)
  10. Add your essential oils.
  11. Mix until the body butter begins to thicken up. (Refer to photos)
  12. Pour the mixture into your 16 oz. Body butter jars then let the sit and settle.
  13. Use a quarter size amount to moisturizer the whole body. (a little goes a long way!)
  14. For optimum moisture use on damp skin straight out the shower!
  15. Store your other jars in a cool dry place.

Double broiler
Solid butter before melting
Partially melted
Melted butters
Butter mixture after partially solidifying in the freezer
Beginning thin mixture
Halfway thickened
Fully thickened

This recipe is perfect for stocking up on skin nourishing body butter all summer or winter long!

Share with the family, friends, or keep them for yourself!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for another natural skin care recipe? Try our DIY Rose Water Toner.

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DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher

An easy and NATURAL recipe for soothing the skin and revealing a GLOW!

This DIY Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher is perfect ALL skin types! Whether you are suffering from dry, oily, combination, acne prone, or dull skin this NATURAL skin remedy is for you. This toner can be used before a natural moisturizer and/or all throughout the day to bring essential vitamins and minerals for healthy GLOWING skin!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup of Dried Organic Rose Petals & Buds  – Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY skin products due to HYDRATE and balance our skins PH! Roses are also the highest vibrating flower which makes their energy PURE LOVE. Rose water is simply extracting the vitamins and minerals from the flower into the water for natures perfect skin elixir! The vibrant and healing rose water helps soothe any acne, rashes, or skin irritations as well as provide soft and supple skin. On top of that rose water natural enhances the tone, vibrancy, elasticity, and tightness of skin making it the perfect toner for youthful and glowing skin! Be sure to use ORGANIC rose petals! We don’t want to spray on any pesticides onto the skin!
  • 1 Cup of Alkaline Spring water – Spring water is best used due to it being free from many chemicals and harder minerals making it more gentle on the skin.
  • 5-10 Drops of Frankincense Essential Oil– Frankincense is very high vibrational and healing for all over the body! This miracle oil is something you’ll want to keep around for healthy skin. The most prominent benefit of frankincense oil on the skin is the anti-aging effects! Applying Frankincense consistently improves skin tone, elasticity, and texture of the skin. It also works toward lightening scars and stimulating collagen production which means clear, youthful, and plump skin! Frankincense is also an astringent which means it manages the sebum and oil production of the skin which can reduce future breakouts!
  • 1 4 oz. Glass Amber Spray Bottle – Amber Glass bottles are perfect for DIY NATURAL skin care as the components of the glass filter out blue and ultravoilet light and extend the shelf life. This makes it the perfect bottle to use for more NATURAL ingredients and essential oils + GLASS is environmentally safe and ECO friendly!

Instructions

  1. Place 1/3 cup of dried Organic Rose petals into a glass bowl large enough to hold over 1 cup of water.
  2. Bring alkaline spring water to a rolling boil then pour the hot water into the glass bowl with the rose petals.
  3. Let the roses sit and steep in the water for about 10-15 minutes or when the color begins leaving the roses and infusing into the water.
  4. Pour the rose water mixture through a strainer and into a measuring cup (or any cup with a spout) to remove the excess roses.
  5. Let the mixture cool off then pour into the amber glass bottle.
  6. Add 5 – 10 drops of the Frankincense Essential Oil.
  7. Close your spray bottle, shake, and USE!
  8. Use as a toner after washing the face with a natural cleanser, then follow up with a natural serum and/or moisturizer!
  9. Spray on face + body anytime throughout the day for a skin refresher!
  10. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!

This Rose Water is a staple in my skin care routine! It makes my skin super soft and keeps it glowing!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try another DIY recipe with roses? Check out our DIY Vanilla Rose Flaxseed Gel!

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Turmeric Face Mask for Clearing Breakouts + Brightening Skin

A Natural & Easy Remedy for Clearing Glowing Skin All Year Around

Looking for a completely natural remedy for breakouts, scarring, dull, or dry skin? This is the perfect DIY face mask! The simple yet extremely nourishing ingredients make it super easy to make at home. Anytime I suffer from a random breakout or find my skin needing some brightening, this is a GO TO!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp of Raw Organic Honey/Manuka Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • Approx. 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is GOLD for the skin as it keeps the skin hydrated, helps with the regenerations of new skin cells, and improves the firmness and elasticity of skin! Plus its a natural skin healing plant! Using aloe vera helps with the inflammation and redness caused by any breakouts, skin irritations, rashes, or cuts! This super plant also helps treat sunburn.
  • 1 Tsp Golden Turmeric Powder – Turmeric is a ancient health & skincare remedy thats been used for centuries! This superfood is a natural skin brightener; helping to fade dark spots and scarring on the face. It brings out a healthy brilliance in skin tone that gives the face a more noticeable GLOW! Turmeric is also an anti-inflammatory, making it a good remedy for acne as well!

Instructions

  1. Wash the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible on both ends and each side. Retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside the leaf.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until smooth. (If you don’t have a blender or prefer to be tech free smash all the ingredients together with a Mortar & Pestle or fork & Bowl)
  5. Apply the mask to CLEAN & DRY skin and let the mask sit for 20 minutes. Sit outside in the sun, read a book, or catch up on some chores!
  6. Throughly rinse the mask off with cool water and pat face dry. Follow up with your normal skincare routine! I suggest using a rosewater toner and Shea Butter for more skin nourishment!
  7. Place the extra face mask in a sealed container in the fridge for up 3 more days! Feel free to use the mask all 3 days, share with your besties, or put your man on some skin care game!
  8. Use consistently for best results.

This mask is leaves the skin fresh, vibrant, and GLOWING! Add this to your weekly skincare routine for health skin the NATURAL way!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for a body mask to pair with face mask for an ALL OVER GLOW? Try this DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie!

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DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie

Made with ingredients straight from the kitchen for natural nourishment all over.

A delicious creamy smoothie; but, for the hair and skin!

Summer is approaching, which means we want to let out natural hair down and show off our healthy glowing skin! This hair and body smoothie is perfect for treating winter dryness and reviving our natural glow! The best part is, just like a regualr smoothie this can be made with ingredients already in your kitchen. When making DIY treatments, the ingredients and measurements can be altered to treat YOUR HAIR & SKIN the way you like it!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is a miracle plant for the hair and skin! It soothes razor burn, bug bites, eczema, sunburn, dry skin, acne, dry skin, dry scalp, dry hair, split ends and much more! It’s the superstar of this smoothie for sure!
  • 1/2 cup of Coconut Cream ( I use Native Forest Brand) – Coconut cream acts as a natural moisturizer and conditioner.
  • 1/4 cup of Raw Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment. Long lasting moisturization paired with its ability to add shine makes honey a perfect addition to this smoothie!
  • 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive or Coconut Oil – a good oil brings the benefits of conditioning and nourishing the hair & skin as well as sealing the hair strands & skin to lock in all this MOISTURE and LOVE.
  • 1/2 cup of Fresh Strawberries (about 4 small strawberries) – Strawberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which makes them good for boosting hair growth and glowing skin.

Instructions

  1. Wash & cut the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera on both ends and both sides.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible to retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until you get a smoothie consistency.
  5. Hop in the shower, wash, & shampoo as usual.
  6. Apply the smoothie to CLEAN hair making sure to cover the hair from root to ends.
  7. Twist hair into two or more twist and cover hair with a plastic shower cap to trap the steam.
  8. Allow the smoothie to sit in your hair for around 10 minutes.
  9. While waiting proceed with shaving, a body scrub, dancing, singing or whatever you wish.
  10. About a minute before rinsing your hair, apply the smoothie onto the body and smooth into the skin.
  11. Rinse your hair and body very thoroughly making sure to get all of the smoothie out.
  12. Detangle hair whilst washing out the smoothie allowing the water and gravity to assist.
  13. OPTIONAL: If you have thin, fine, or straight hair you may need to do an extra shampoo to remove access moisture or simply reverse the steps by apply the smoothie first, then shampoo, and conditioner after. For my thick, long, curly, & kinky headed kings and queens a thorough rinse will suffice.
  14. Proceed with your regular hair and skin routine!

For my thick, long, and 3C/4A curly crown I proceeded to dry my hair with a microfiber cloth, massage my scalp with some castor oil, and apply a small amount of castor oil to my ends as well. I then moisturized my body and let my hair air dry for the remainder of the day!

This Smoothie made my hair and skin extremely soft and nourished. It left my wash and go hair so fluffy and bouncy yet deeply moisturized with a nice shine!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try a thicker creamier hair mask? Check out our DIY Avocado Deep Conditioner!

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How to Get Clearer Skin and Whiter Teeth with Oil Pulling

A new morning practice for natural health and beauty!

What is Oil Pulling?

Oil pulling is an ancient form of Ayurveda; detoxification. It has been used for several years India for its natural health and beauty benefits! it is the act of swishing oil in the mouth similar to mouthwash. Only this practice last 10-20 minutes and come with many more benefits!

Benefits 

There are many benefits to oil pulling including:

  • Clear skin
  • Reduction of bad breath
  • Natural teeth whitening
  • Gum strengthening
  • Plaque removal (Swishing the oil for up to 20 min removes plaque and bacteria on and in between teeth.)
  • Hormone balance
  • Detoxification (The mouth holds tons of toxins and bacteria that enter the body if not removed; oil pulling removes those toxins. In the process of removing those toxins from the mouth, oil pulling can also balance bacteria in the gut.)

How To

  1.  First thing in the morning on an empty stomach take a capful (approx. 1 tbsp) of oil and swish the oil around in the mouth (similar to mouthwash) for about 20 minutes. Stretch, listen to affirmations, make your bed, or hop in the shower to pass time!
  2. When 20 min is up DISPOSE OIL in a trash bin NOT THE SINK (will clog drains).
  3. Brush teeth as usual.

Oils to Use

There are tons of oil that can be used for oil pulling; the most popular are coconut, sunflower, and sesame oil. You can use one of these oils, mix them all together, or even purchase an oil specifically for the cause.

The pulling oil I use is a combination of both oils with added peppermint oil for a fresh taste!

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Nala Asa Shakur

Tyler A. Norman who now goes by Nala Asa Shakur is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of Love Starts Here. She’s a multifaceted creator & healer serving through various forms of artistry. Her ways of expression range from being an author, philosopher, model, holistic health guide, creative director, to a Kitchen alchemist . Through her work and her movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with personal growth, self-love, holistic healing, and finding an inner glow.

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