If your hair is feeling dry, oil might be the answer. This is especially true if you use hot styling tools every day or color your hair. Hair oil can be used in a variety of ways depending on your hair texture and severity of dryness. This Hydrating Hair Oil was specifically formulated to be easy to make and to be used in a variety of ways depending on your preference. Fractionated coconut oil gives this oil an overall light texture, while argan oil adds amazing antioxidant properties along with a blend of fatty acids that are amazing for hair.

Need some extreme moisture? Gently heat the hair oil and apply to dry hair. Wrap your hair in a warm, dry towel and allow the oil to penetrate the oil for about 30 minutes. Wash out thoroughly; it will probably take two shampoos to fully remove the oil. You can also apply a small amount of oil to the ends of dry or wet hair to keep hair smooth throughout the day. This recipe is also suitable for beards, facial hair and can be used as a body oil. This project also includes free templates! Download them here.

What You’ll Need:
Three 2 oz. Brushed Aluminum Bottle with Pump Top
4 oz. Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (Fractionated Coconut Oil)
2 oz. Argan Oil
0.2 oz. Cucumber Extract
0.2 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
Optional: Hair Oil Label Template

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ONE: In a small container, combine the fractionated coconut oil, argan oil, cucumber extract, and lavender 40/42 essential oil. Stir until everything is fully mixed together.

TWO: Slowly and carefully, pour the hair oil into the three brushed aluminum bottles. You can use a funnel if you like. Cap the bottles with the pump top and enjoy!

If you’d like to use the oil as a hot treatment, pump the oil into a heat-safe container and heat on 10-second bursts. You want the oil warm but not too hot, otherwise it can burn the scalp. Spread the warm oil over your hair. Put on a shower cap and then a warm towel, or just a towel if you like. Leave the oil on for 30 minutes up to 2 hours, then wash it out. This oil can also be used (very) sparingly on the ends of hair to keep them hydrated, or can be applied to skin to keep it soft and hydrated during any season.

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Hydrating Lavender Hair Oil Tutorial

This Hair Oil can be used in many ways, or as a body oil.

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• Three 2 oz. Brushed Aluminum Bottle with Pump Top
• 4 oz. Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 2 oz. Argan Oil
• 0.2 oz. Cucumber Extract
• 0.2 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil

Instructions

• In a small container, combine 4 oz. fractionated coconut oil, 2 oz. argan oil, .2 oz. cucumber extract, .2 oz. of lavender 40/42 essential oil. Stir until everything is fully mixed together.
• Slowly and carefully, pour the hair oil into the three brushed aluminum bottles. You can use a funnel if you like. Cap the bottles with the pump top and enjoy!

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Cucumber is such a soothing and refreshing fragrance. It’s the perfect scent to relax and rejuvenate. Earlier this week, I mixed it with lavender to create Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bombs. Now that our skin has been treated to a hot bath, the next step in the home spa experience is to scrub away dead skin. This Cucumber Sea Salt Scrub does the trick.

The base of this scrub is Foaming Bath Butter. It’s a premade base that when whipped with a hand or stand mixer, transforms into a light and fluffy consistency. It is made of gentle surfactants that mildly cleanse the skin. To the base, a combination of Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt and Forest Green Jojoba Beads are added. The jojoba beads add a light green color and gentle exfoliation. Learn more about jojoba beads here, and how they differ from microbeads.

Fine grained Dead Sea salt is great for the body, but can be a little scratchy on gentle facial skin. The amount of salt in this recipe provides gentle exfoliation. If you prefer something “scrubbier,” feel free to add more salt to suit your preference. We also created free printable labels for this scrub! Simply add download the label and print the labels on waterproof label paper.

What You’ll Need:
5 Tall 8 oz. Bail Jars
20 oz. Foaming Bath Butter
0.3 oz. Cucumber Extract
30 oz. Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt
1 oz. Forest Green Jojoba Beads
0.2 oz. Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil
Optional: Salt Scrub Label

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ONE: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer (or a stand mixer) to break up the Foaming Bath Butter and whip it into a smooth, light and fluffy texture.

TWO: Add the cucumber extract, and Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil. Use the mixer to fully incorporate the ingredients.
A note about preservatives: Because the Foaming Bath Butter already contains a preservative, an additional preservative was not used in this recipe. If you would like to add a preservative, a .5% usage rate is recommended so as to not over preserve the product. Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post.

THREE: Add the fine grained Dead Sea salt and jojoba beads. Use the mixer to fully blend the ingredients together. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary to make sure everything is combined.

FOUR: Scoop the scrub into jars. Enjoy! To use, apply to damp skin and gently scrub the product. This scrub is suited for the legs and body, but may be a little harsh for gentle facial skin.

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Cucumber Sea Salt Scrub DIY

This salt scrub gives the body gentle exfoliation, and also cleanses the skin.

Course Scrub

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 5 Tall 8 oz. Bail Jars
• 20 oz. Foaming Bath Butter
• 0.3 oz. Cucumber Extract
• 30 oz. Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt
• 1 oz. Forest Green Jojoba Beads
• 0.2 oz. Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl, use a hand mixer (or a stand mixer) to break up the Foaming Bath Butter and whip it into a smooth, light and fluffy texture.
• Add the cucumber extract, and Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil. Use the mixer to fully incorporate the ingredients. A note about preservatives: because the Foaming Bath Butter already contains a preservative, an additional preservative was not used in this recipe. If you would like to add a preservative, a .5% usage rate is recommended so as to not over preserve the product. Read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post.
• Add the fine grained Dead Sea salt and jojoba beads. Use the mixer to fully blend the ingredients together. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary to make sure everything is combined.
• Scoop the scrub into jars. Enjoy! To use, apply to damp skin and gently scrub the product. This scrub is suited for the legs and body, but may be a little harsh for gentle facial skin.

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Everybody needs to treat themselves every now and then. If you’re in need of some pampering, there is no need to leave the house. You can enjoy the luxury of the spa at home by whipping up a few easy bath & beauty products. For the next two weeks, be on the lookout for a collection of tutorials to turn your home into a spa. These projects are also great for a crafting with friends if get-togethers are your way of de-stressing.

The first project in this series are these Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bombs. A hot bath is an instant de-stresser, and also preps the skin for scrub and moisturizer. These bath bombs are scented with a calming blend of Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil and Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil. The bath bombs also contain Cucumber Extract, which is known for its soothing properties. The extract is dispersed in fractionated coconut oil, which adds a touch of moisturizing properties to the bath water. The green and purple hues are created with La Bomb colorants, which are specifically made for bath bombs. Learn more about them here.

Be on the lookout for a Cucumber Salt Scrub, Lavender Hair Oil, Cucumber & Lavender Facial Water and Lavender Lotion Bar in the next two weeks. By the end, we will all be 100% relaxed and right for the holidays, right? =) If you plan on giving these projects away as gifts, download and print free label templates for the projects.

What You’ll Need:
10 Bath Bomb Mold & Packages, Plastic
3 cups Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
1.5 cups Citric Acid
9 mL Cucumber Extract
3 mL Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil
3 mL Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
Irish Green La Bomb Colorant
Lilac La Bomb Colorant
Dried Lavender Buds
Witch Hazel in Spray Bottle
Droppers
Optional: Lavender Bath Bomb Labels

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ONE:  In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda and citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break up the clumps with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.

TWO: Add the cucumber extract, Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil and Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil. Thoroughly mix the wet ingredients into the dry. I have found that using your hands works best for this step!

THREE: Once the mixture is completely incorporated, split the mixture into two even containers. To one container, add drops of the Lilac La Bomb and add drops of the Irish Green La Bomb to the other container. A little La Bomb colorant goes a long way; I used about four drops of each colorant to achieve the colors shown. Use your hands to break up the drops of color and disperse them throughout the mixture.
NOTE: Do keep in mind that your bath bomb will lighten in color once completely dry. 

FOUR: Begin spritzing each container with witch hazel, while mixing with your hands or a spatula. Continue spritzing until the mixture is a texture that holds its shape when squeezed. Below, you can see that the mixture forms a ball when squeezed. This means that the mixture will hold its shape in the mold as well.

FIVE: Once the bath bomb mixture has the correct texture, it’s time to start filling up the molds. Add a small pinch of lavender buds to the center of one half of the mold. Start filling the mold with small amounts of the green, then purple mixture. Once one half of the mold is full, press the bath bomb mixture down to compress it and continue layering the purple and green colors if possible.

SIX: Continue layering the green and purple bath bomb mixtures into the other half of the mold. Press it into the mold to compact it. Add a little extra bath bomb mixture into each half, but don’t press it down. Slightly overfilling with “loose” bath bomb mixture helps the two sides to stick together better. Match up the eyelets of each mold, and press together. To avoid any imperfections on your bath bomb, make sure to direct pressure to the edges of the mold rather than the center. Allow the bath fizzies to harden in the mold for 24 hours. Remove from the mold once you’re ready to use, place in the tub and enjoy!

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Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bomb DIY

These Cucumber and Lavender Bath Bombs are incredibly smells fresh, and are perfect for a home spa day.

Course Baht Bomb

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 10 bath bombs

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• 10 Bath Bomb Mold & Packages Plastic
• 3 cups Baking Soda Sodium Bicarbonate
• 1.5 cups Citric Acid
• 9 mL Cucumber Extract
• 3 mL Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil
• 3 mL Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
• Irish Green La Bomb Colorant
• Lilac La Bomb Colorant
• Dried Lavender Buds
• Witch Hazel in Spray Bottle
• Droppers

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda and citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break up the clumps with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.
• Add the cucumber extract, Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil and Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil. Thoroughly mix the wet ingredients into the dry. I have found that using your hands works best for this step!
• Once the mixture is completely incorporated, split the mixture into two even containers. To one container, add drops of the Lilac La Bomb and add drops of the Irish Green La Bomb to the other container. A little La Bomb colorant goes a long way; I used about four drops of each colorant to achieve the colors shown. Use your hands to break up the drops of color and disperse them throughout the mixture.
• Begin spritzing each container with witch hazel, while mixing with your hands or a spatula. Continue spritzing until the mixture is a texture that holds its shape when squeezed. Below, you can see that the mixture forms a ball when squeezed. This means that the mixture will hold its shape in the mold as well.
• Once the bath bomb mixture has the correct texture, it’s time to start filling up the molds. Add a small pinch of lavender buds to the center of one half of the mold. Start filling the mold with small amounts of the green, then purple mixture. Once one half of the mold is full, press the bath bomb mixture down to compress it and continue layering the purple and green colors if possible.
• Continue layering the green and purple bath bomb mixtures into the other half of the mold. Press it into the mold to compact it. Add a little extra bath bomb mixture into each half, but don’t press it down. Slightly overfilling with “loose” bath bomb mixture helps the two sides to stick together better. Match up the eyelets of each mold, and press together. To avoid any imperfections on your bath bomb, make sure to direct pressure to the edges of the mold rather than the center. Allow the bath fizzies to harden in the mold for 24 hours. Remove from the mold once you’re ready to use, place in the tub and enjoy!

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I scented this lotion with the refreshing Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil. It’s a great scent that’s suitable for both men and women. This lotion does have a soft green color, but don’t worry; none of that green actually shows up on your skin. =) The combination of Emerald LabColor and Kermit Green Mica leaves a very subtle shimmer that has no lasting green hue.

What You’ll Need:
Four 4 oz. Jars with White Twist Cap
16 fl. oz. Basic Lotion Base
.2 oz. Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil
.6 oz. Cucumber Extract
1 mL Emerald LabColor
1/2 tsp. Kermit Green Mica

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DILUTING LABCOLOR: You’ll need to premix your LabColors in order to use them in this project. We like diluting the small bottle of LabColor in 4 oz. of distilled water. For more on diluting LabColors, check out this blog post.

ONE: Disinfect a clean spoon and heat safe container by spritzing 99% rubbing alcohol on the surface and allowing it to air dry. Wear gloves throughout the whole process to avoid contaminating the lotion.

TWO: Scoop the Basic Lotion Base into the disinfected container, and heat in the microwave in 10 second bursts, stirring between each heating burst. Be very careful to not heat the lotion above 130 °F, or the preservative can become ineffective. The lotion should become slightly more liquid and pourable at around 115-120 °F.

THREE: Add the cucumber extract and Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil and use the stick blender to emulsify the ingredients together. Stick blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

FOUR: Add the diluted Emerald LabColor to the lotion (click here to learn how to dilute the LabColors). Stick blend the LabColor into the lotion until completely combined.

FIVE: Add the Kermit Green Mica, and stick blend until the mica is completely incorporated and there are no clumps. Continue to stick blend the mixture for about another minute, just to make sure the lotion is completely emulsified.

SIX: Transfer the lotion into the 4 ounce jars. Allow the lotion to cool without a lid for about 1-2 hours before capping and enjoy! Please note that this lotion is preserved for just the addition of fragrances, essential oils and extract – not a lot of extra oils or butters so stick to just adding minimal amounts of fragrance and extracts to make sure you don’t break the preservative system.

What’s your favorite kind of scent for lotion? I love fresh scents like cucumber. =)

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Creamy Cucumber Lotion Tutorial

This cucumber contains cucumber extract along with a fresh scent and color.

Course Lotion

Servings 16 oz. of lotion

Author Soap Queen

Ingredients

• Four 4 oz. Jars with White Twist Cap
• 16 fl. oz. Basic Lotion Base
• .2 oz. Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil
• .6 oz. Cucumber Extract
• 1 mL Emerald LabColor
• 1/2 tsp. Kermit Green Mica

Instructions

DILUTING LABCOLOR: You’ll need to premix your LabColors in order to use them in this project. We like diluting the small bottle of LabColor in 4 oz. of distilled water. For more on diluting LabColors, check out this blog post.

• Disinfect a clean spoon and heat safe container by spritzing 99% rubbing alcohol on the surface and allowing it to air dry. Wear gloves throughout the whole process to avoid contaminating the lotion.
• Scoop the Basic Lotion Base into the disinfected container, and heat in the microwave in 10 second bursts, stirring between each heating burst. Be very careful to not heat the lotion above 130 °F, or the preservative can become ineffective. The lotion should become slightly more liquid and pourable at around 115-120 °F.
• Add the cucumber extract and Cucumber Oak Fragrance Oil and use the stick blender to emulsify the ingredients together. Stick blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Add the diluted Emerald LabColor to the lotion (click here to learn how to dilute the LabColors). Stick blend the LabColor into the lotion until completely combined.
• Add the Kermit Green Mica, and stick blend until the mica is completely incorporated and there are no clumps. Continue to stick blend the mixture for about another minute, just to make sure the lotion is completely emulsified.
• Transfer the lotion into the 4 ounce jars. Allow the lotion to cool without a lid for about 1-2 hours before capping and enjoy!

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