My current favorite book for natural beauty remedies and homemade beauty products is Julie Gabriel’s “Green Beauty Guide”. Below I share with you two of my favorite recipes.

Chamomile Rinse for Blonde Hair

This rinse will enhance highlights in fair hair, for a sun kissed summer look!

1. Boil 1 cup water then steep 6 chamomile tea bags for 15 minutes.

2. Add 1/2 cup yogurt and 5 drops lemon oil to the tea and mix.

3. Apply the mixture to dry hair, working through the ends, and cover with a non-PVC plastic shower cap. Leave on for 20 minutes, then shampoo hair as usual.

The Rose Witch Toner

Blend the following ingredients ins a stainless steel shaker:

3 ounces witch hazel, 2 ounces rose water, 1 teaspoon calendula ticture, 1 drop rose oil, 1 drop geranium oil

Shake vigorously, then pour into a glass bottle and use within one month.