Organic Verbena Hydrosol

Internal use :

• Lemon verbena hydrosol

Use: 1 teaspoon in a cup of hot water 2 to 3 times a day, depending on how the condition is progressing.

External use :

• Garden Marjoram essential oil: 2 drops

• True Lavender essential oil: 2 drops

Use : Massage into the heart area and under the soles of the feet, 2 to 3 times a day, depending on how the condition is progressing.

• 40 ml andiroba carrier oil

• 25 ml verbena hydrosol

• 3 g shea butter

• 4 g rice bran wax

• 1 teaspoon soy lecithin

• 1 teaspoon plant-based glycerine

• 30 drops Litsea cubeba essential oil

• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract

• 7 drops of natural vitamin E

Directions: Melt the wax and butter in the carrier oil over a bain-marie. Remove from the heat and add the hydrosol in small quantities while emulsifying. Then add the soy lecithin. Next add the glycerine and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Use: Apply a small dab of balm to the ends of your hair after shampooing. Massage into hair without brushing and rinse thoroughly.

CONTAINER: 100 ml spray bottle

• 100ml aromatic verbena hydrosol

• 60 drops of grapefruit essential oil (2% dilution) diluted in solubol (approximately 200 drops).

Use: Pour the aromatic hydrosol into the spray bottle. Mix the drops of essential oil in the solubol. Add this mixture to the spray bottle. Shake vigorously. For a fresh, invigorating effect, place the spray in the fridge.

For a 100 ml spray bottle :

• 100 ml Verbena hydrosol

• 30 drops of Exotic Verbena EO (Listea cubeba)

• 120 drops of solubol

• 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract

• 7 drops of vitamin E

Procedure: Pour the hydrosol into the bottle. Mix the essential oil and solubol in a bowl. Pour into the bottle. Add the grapefruit seed extract and vitamin E. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix evenly.

Use: Shake the bottle before each use, then apply to the body. Keep in a cool place to enhance the product's refreshing effect.

• 80 ml white lily macerate

• 50 ml verbena hydrosol

• 16 ml plant-based lanolin substitute

• 6 g mimosa wax

• 3 g soya lecithin

• 30 drops organic bitter almond essential oil or extract

• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract

• 7 drops of natural vitamin E

Directions: Melt the wax in the macerate in a bain-marie while stirring. When the wax has melted, remove from the heat and add the hydrosol in small quantities, while emulsifying. Add the lecithin and continue to emulsify. Add the rest of the ingredients while continuing to stir.

• 150 ml Verbena hydrosol

• 150 ml Lemon Balm hydrosol

• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel

• 1 tablespoon Argan oil

• 1 tablespoon Macadamia oil

• 3 teaspoons Tragacanth powder

• 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine

• 10 drops Rosewood essential oil

• 10 drops Geranium essential oil

• 10 drops Roman chamomile essential oil

• 40 drops grapefruit seed extract

• 17 drops of Vitamin E

How to use: Bring the hydrosols and glycerine to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring, then add the Tragacanth gum. Stir until the solution is completely homogenised, then remove the pan from the heat. Pour the mixture into a bowl and leave to cool. The solution will gradually form a viscous gel. Add the remaining ingredients and mix evenly. Pour into a 250 ml bottle and store in the fridge.

Tip: You can transfer 30 ml of gel into a small bottle to take with you on holiday.

• 70 ml Verbena hydrosol

• 70 ml Lemon balm hydrosol

• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel

• 1 teaspoon Guar Gum

• 1 teaspoon Achiote Powder

• 30 drops of Passion Fruit aromatic extract

• 25 drops of grapefruit seed extract

• 8 drops of natural Vitamin E

• 1 pinch of Gold Mica

Procedure: Pour the two hydrosols and the Achiote into a bowl. Stir with a whisk to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the resulting mixture into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring well with a whisk, then slowly stir in the guar gum powder. Stir until the solution is completely smooth, then remove the pan from the heat. Pour the mixture into the bowl and leave to cool. The solution will gradually form a viscous gel. Add the aloe vera gel, passion fruit extract, vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract. Mix evenly with the mini-whisk. Finally, add the gold mica and mix again. Pour the gel into the jar and store in the fridge.

Use: Shake the bottle before each use and apply in the evening, before going out, for sparkling skin.

For 100 ml of lotion:

• Mango butter: 10 g (about 10 ml)

• Beeswax: 1 g

• Macadamia oil: 30 g (about 30 ml)

• Verbena hydrosol: 50 g (or 50 ml)

• Aloe vera gel: 5 g (or 5 ml)

• Mango aromatic plant extract: 1 ml

• Grapefruit seed extract: 20 drops

• Vitamin E: 7 drops

Directions: Heat the oil with the butter and wax. In another container, heat the hydrosol with the aloe vera gel. When all the oil phase has melted, remove the two containers from the heat and pour the water phase into the oil phase, stirring well until an emulsion forms. Leave to cool. Add the grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E and aromatic extract. Allow to cool.

For a 100 ml bottle:

• Use the 100 ml bottle to measure the doses.

• ½ bottle of Verbena hydrosol

• ¼ bottle of Lavender hydrosol

• ¼ bottle of apricot Kernel oil

• 1 teaspoon organic Lavender honey

• 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine

• 20 drops grapefruit seed extract

• 7 drops of natural vitamin E

Procedure: Mix all the ingredients in the bottle in the right order and shake vigorously.

• Verbena hydrosol: 50 ml

• Rose hydrosol: 50 ml

• apricot kernel oil: 10 ml

• Liquid honey: 5 ml

• Glycerine: 5 ml

• Benzoin tincture: 3 ml

• Verbena essential oil: 5 drops

How to use: Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil, then add the Benzoin tincture, glycerine and honey, beating well before pouring in the hydrosols.

Use: Shake the bottle well before use, pour a little lotion onto a small sponge or washable wipe and cleanse the face with gentle movements. There is no need to rinse. Benzoin tincture should not be confused with the Benzoin resinoid traditionally found with essential oils. This is a maceration of Benzoin in alcohol.

For a 50 ml glass jar

• 60 ml Lemon Verbena hydrolate

• 3 tablespoons White Clay

• 1 tablespoon Spirulina powder

• 1 tablespoon Macadamia oil

• 10 drops grapefruit seed extract

• 4 drops of plant Vitamin E

Method: Mix the white clay and spirulina powder in a bowl using a mini whisk. Add the hydrosol and mix again. Finally, add the carrier oil, grapefruit seed extract and vitamin E. Mix well before pouring into the jar and refrigerating.

Base:

• 52.5 g wholemeal soy flour

• 14.2 g sweet almond flour

• 14.2 g iris root powder

• 14.2 g rolled oats or oat flour

How to use: Place all the ingredients in a glass bottle and mix well.

Then:

• 4 tablespoons of base

• 1 teaspoon castor oil

• 3 tablespoons jojoba carrier oil

• 1 teaspoon vitamin E

• 2 drops bergamot essential oil

• 2 drops grapefruit essential oil

• 1 drop sandalwood essential oil

• Scented verbena hydrosol

Directions: Mix the base with the carrier and essential oils. Add the hydrosol a little at a time until you obtain an evenly mixed paste.

Use: Apply the paste to the face, massaging gently with circular movements. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water and spray your face with hydrosol.

• 1 heaped tablespoon honey

• 1 level tablespoon apricot kernel carrier oil

• 1 teaspoon verbena hydrosol

• 1 pinch of royal jelly

Directions: Mix the honey and royal jelly. Add the carrier oil and mix again. Gradually add the hydrolate while emulsifying. Use: Massage into the face and leave on for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove any excess with a cotton pad soaked in floral water.

For one large soap

• Aleppo soap flakes: 60 g

• Organic verbena hydrosol: 60 g

• Beeswax: 6 g

• Organic Manuka honey: 6 g

• Sesame oil: 3 ml

• Cocoa powder (for colour): 1 teaspoon

• Propolis plant tincture: 30 drops

How to use: Heat the Verbena hydrosol, soap flakes and beeswax in a saucepan over a bain-marie, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat as soon as the paste is smooth. Add all the other ingredients and stir well. Pour the mixture into the mould and leave to dry for 5 to 8 weeks.