Beatuiful As A Rose..... Skin Care And Homemade Make-Up Recipes

the sight and smell of roses... so fresh and delicate, the smell bring thoughts of love and romance. I have felt so lady-like whenever i use anything that either is made with roses or is scented with roses, there is just something so classic about about the smell. And in addition to being beautiful looking and smelling they have properties to make you look as beautiful as a rose yourself. here are some wonderful and simple recipes

this recipe is a sightly revised version of the cold cream recipe http://organic-oil.blogspot.com/2009/10/cold-cream-for-mature-and-dry-skin.html

Rosie-Posy Cold Cream:

2 TSP. rose water
2 TSP. yellow beeswax
2TBSP. almond oil
4 drops. rose essential oil (or any essential oil you prefer for your skin)
4 drops. myrrh essential oil (again or any oil you prefer)

melt beeswax and almond oil in a double boiler in another pot heat rose water to same temp. as the wax and oil. heat wax and oil until just melted then add in rose water whisk until it becomes thick then add your essential oils and whisk until fully combined. scoop into a clean jar with a tight lid. can be stored out of the fridge for about 4 days to a week maximum, and can be left in the fridge for about 2 weeks. But it really depends on keeping bacteria out when you use it.

How To Use:

apple a thick layer before going to sleep, when you wake up in the morning steam your face with a hot washcloth (not too hot) then rub your face in circular motions with a warm washcloth, once you have rubs your face clean, splash your face with cool water and apply a light moisturizer.

Fresh And Clean Rose Toner:

1/2 cup. rose water
1/3 cup. which hazel ( i use Thayers natural remedies Rose Petal Alcohol-Free Toner with Aloe Vera. for a more rose sent )
1/4 cup. organic vodka

combine ingredients and shake well. use whenever you want to feel clean.



Natural Ritzy Make-Up Routine And Recipes:

These are some wonderful natural make-up tips and recipes 

step 1: To a clean face evenly apply a light moisturizer. 

step 2: To your clean and moisturized face apply a thin layer of rice or eggshell powder and blend.

step 3:  Now to the apples of your cheeks apple ritzy rose blush (recipe below )


step 4: Line your lips in a cupids bow and apply red lipstick (i prefer organic lipstick brands) 


step 5: With an angled eyeliner brush smudge activated charcoal in your upper and lower lash line 


Now blow yourself a kiss because your beautiful!! and walk out into the world with confidence.

Ritzy Rose Blush:

rose powder 
rice or eggshell powder
4 drop essential oil (optional depending if you want to press it into a compact or not)

mix your powders to achieve the correct color for your skin tone add essential oils and press into compact, or leave as a loose powder and store in a clean, empty mineral powder container.


How To Use: with a soft bush apply to the apples of your cheeks.

I hope you all enjoy these recipes :) Please let me know how the work for you :)