Health & Beauty Recipes > Home Care Recipes

A selection of home care recipes:

PLEASE NOTE:

Although all the ingredients in these beauty recipes are natural, remember that it is still possible to be allergic to anything applied to the skin. DO NOT USE ANYTHING NUT BASED ON YOUR SKIN IF YOU HAVE A NUT ALLERGY. To test other ingredients make up a very small amount of the recipe you intend to use. Wash and gently dry a small patch of skin inside your elbow. Apply a little of the mix to the skin and leave for 48 hours. If you experience any redness or swelling DO NOT USE THE BEAUTY RECIPE AT ALL.

Please read Herbal Safety Guidelines before trying any of these recipes, since some ingredients should be avoided by certain groups of people.

Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

Mountain Rose Herbs
Mountain Rose Herbs offers a wide range of dried herbs and spices and essential oils.


You can keep your house clean and freshly scented without the use of harmful aerosol sprays and harsh chemicals. Essential oils, dried herbs and everyday items like vinegar have been used to help with household tasks for many centuries. If you use natural products where possible you will be lessening the potential damage to your health and that of the planet as a whole.

Anti-moth Mix
Rosemary Mix for Sachets
Pot Pourri Refresh Mix