Summer Fun for Kids

Dry Skin Lotion

If you're looking for home spa idea for your teen, try this recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon any Soulflower massage oil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation:

Mix ingredients and apply to very dry areas on skin. Rinse off after 10 minutes with warm water. Do Not Scrub Off!

Basic Perfume

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh chopped flower blossoms

Directions: In a bowl place a cheesecloth where the edges are hanging over the bowl. Fill with 1 cup of flower blossoms of your choice. Pour water over the flowers until they are completely covered. Cover and let sit overnight. The next day using the edges of cheesecloth pull it out of the bowl and gently squeeze the scented water into a small pot. Simmer the water until about 1 teaspoon is left. Cool and place into a small bottle. Making perfume this way has a shelf life of about 1 month. Some suggestions for flowers: Roses, Jasmine

Soothing Summer Body Spray

• 1 tablespoon witch hazel
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon cucumber extract
• 1 cup water

Directions: For a refreshing cool feeling, make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle.

Fairy Dust Glitter Gel

• Aloe Gel--1/4 cup
• Glycerin--1 tsp
• Fine Glitter--1/4 tsp
• Soulflower Lavender Essential Oil--5 drops

Directions: Mix aloe and glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in glitter and essential oil. It is ready to use immediately.

Homemade Scented Hair Gel

• 2 Tablespoons flax seed
• 2 drops Soulflower Massage oil -- your choice of aroma

Directions: Combine water and seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to set for a half an hour. Strain through fine colander. When completely cooled, add scented oil. Transfer to a wide-mouthed jar with lid. Use as you would any hair gel product.

Banana Face Mask

• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 medium banana
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup water

Directions: Mash all ingredients together with a fork. Smooth onto face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.

Chocolate Lip Gloss

• 3 tablespoon cocoa butter
• 5 chocolate chips
• 1 capsule Vitamin E

Directions: Melt and blend ingredients with a spoon until smooth. Put into a container and refrigerate until solid.

 Bubble Bath

• 4 cups water
• 1 bar Soulflower 100% veg soap
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup glycerin
• 4 drops Soulflower essential oil of your choice.

Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Store in a container. Pour in running water.

Simple Bath Powder

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Soulflower essential oil of your choice

Directions: Place cornstarch and rice flour into blender. Add essential oil and mix well. Pour into a clean container.