June Newsletter 2006

Natural Body Care: recipes, tips & classes with Joan Morais Summer is for relaxing and having fun! June Issue in this issue Recipe: Easy Honey Lip Balm Tips: Lavender Dryer Bag Quote Corner Recipe: Easy Honey Lip Balm Easy Honey Lip Balm This lip balm helps to relieve chapped lips, soothe and protect them. 1/2 heaping teaspoon grated beeswax 1/2 teaspoon cocoa butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 tsp honey 1 drop peppermint essential oil Makes 1 small round lip balm container In a 1/4 cup metal measuring cup, add cocoa butter and beeswax. In a 1 cup metal measuring cup, add water to the bottom and place the 1/4 measuring cup in it that has the cocoa butter and the beeswax. You want a double broiler effect. On low heat, melt the cocoa butter and beeswax. Remove from heat immediately once melted. Stir in the olive oil, honey and a drop of peppermint essential oil. Make sure honey is mixed in well. Quickly pour into a small round container. Let set. Tips: Lavender Dryer Bag Instead of using a dryer sheet, create your own lavender dryer bag. Use a garganza bag, a muslin bag or an old sock and add dried lavender blossoms to it. Tie the ends. Use it to scent your clothes with the beautiful smell of lavender. Quote Corner Resistance drains energy Acceptance saves it Cheerfulness sustains it - Anonymous Natural Body Care Joan Morais www.joanmorais.com Natural Body Care Classes Register Now call 707 426-9480 Resources for Supplies & Books Mountain Rose Herbs From Nature with Love Recommended Books Join our mailing list! email: info@joanmorais.com phone: 707 426-9480 web: http://www.joanmorais.com