{"id":8338,"date":"2019-05-03T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T21:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/?p=8338"},"modified":"2019-05-03T13:42:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:42:58","slug":"diy-moisturizer-recipes-to-lower-inflammation-and-reduce-anxiety-panic-ptsd-phobias-and-social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.everywomanover29.com\/blog\/diy-moisturizer-recipes-to-lower-inflammation-and-reduce-anxiety-panic-ptsd-phobias-and-social-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY moisturizer recipes to lower inflammation and reduce anxiety, panic, PTSD, phobias and social anxiety?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Could daily use of a good quality moisturizer help to reduce anxiety, panic, PTSD, phobias and social anxiety by reducing inflammation? Last week I blogged about a new pilot study on how a skin moisturizer reduced inflammation in older adults<\/a>\u00a0and extrapolated these results suggesting this may well be applicable for you if you suffer from anxiety because of the reduced inflammation. The benefits of touch, the oxytocin boost and slowing down for some self-care most likely play a role too. I promised to share some DIY home-made moisturizer recipes so here goes. You\u2019ll see that many of these include ingredients that are helpful for anxiety when used stand-alone, so you get that benefit too.<\/p>\n

Dr. Mariza shares Lavender-Cocoa Body Lotion Bars and a Soothing Skin Roller Blend<\/h2>\n

Dr. Mariza Snyder<\/a>, author of The Essential Oils Hormone Solution<\/a>\u00a0(my Amazon link) and Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0(my Amazon link), has a lovely recipe for DIY lotion bars on her site which she gave me permission to share here. She describes these bars as a \u201cluxurious chocolaty-lavender post-shave moisturizer<\/em>.\u201d She adds that \u201cLavender and Geranium essential oils are the perfect combination when it comes to softening the skin while helping you to relax in the process<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lavender-Cocoa Body Lotion Bars <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients: <\/em><\/p>\n

1 cup beeswax pastilles
\n1 cup cocoa butter
\n1 cup coconut oil
\n2 teaspoons vitamin E
\n10 drops lavender essential oil
\n10 drops geranium essential oil<\/p>\n

Directions: Combine all ingredients except essential oils in a double boiler or a glass bowl over a smaller sauce pan with 1 inch of water in it. Bring to a boil. Stir ingredients until they are completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and then add essential oils and stir. Pour mixture into silicone bake cup molds for the lotion to solidify, allowing them to completely dry before removing them from the molds. Store lotion bars in a clean container and apply to body after a shower. The heat from your body will melt the lotion! Yield: 10-12 bars (depending on molds).<\/p>\n

Check out her blog<\/a> for other self-care recipes like a salt scrub, a cooling peppermint shaving cream and a razor burn serum (with versions for both women and men).<\/p>\n

When I reached out to her for recipes, Dr. Mariza also shared a soothing skin healing blend recipe saying: \u201cI\u2019ve used this blend to reduce inflammation and redness on irritated skin with incredible success! I\u2019ve treated a lot of acute eczema and psoriasis with this blend flare ups.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Soothing Skin Roller Blend\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

5 drops Melaleuca\/Tea Tree essential oil
\n5 drops Geranium essential oil
\n6 drops Rose essential oil (optional)
\n6 drops Lavender essential oil
\n6 drops Frankincense essential oil
\nFractionated Coconut Oil\u00a0or Carrier Oil of choice<\/p>\n

Directions:\u00a0 Add essential oils to 10ml roller bottle and top off with Fractionated Coconut oil, or carrier oil of your choice.\u00a0 Apply directly over the area of concern to reduce red, irritated skin.\u00a0 Use as needed.<\/p>\n

You can read my review of her book here<\/a>): The Essential Oils Hormone Solution.<\/p>\n

Dr. Z and Mama Z share their most used recipe: DIY Healing Skin Serum<\/h2>\n

Dr. Eric Zielinski, author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0(my Amazon link), and known affectionately as Dr. Z, and his wonderful wife, Mama Z, gave me permission to share this DIY Healing Skin Serum recipe. They run the Natural Living Family site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mama Z\u2019s DIY Healing Skin Serum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon cold fresh frozen aloe, or aloe vera gel
\n1 tablespoon organic coconut oil (softened or melted)
\n5 drops lavender essential oil
\n2 drops frankincense essential oil<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Blend the aloe gel, coconut oil and essential oils in a Magic Bullet or food processor until smooth.<\/li>\n
  2. Once well mixed, store in a class jar or glass salve container in a cool place so the coconut oil remains hardened.<\/li>\n
  3. Store in fridge or cool place and enjoy at least once per day. Make fresh each week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notes: No matter what allergies you may have, there\u2019s a carrier oil that\u2019s right for you. You can use any, or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond.<\/p>\n

    Be sure to read the entire blog post<\/a>\u00a0to get the back story on how Mama Z used this to heal her face after experiencing some chemical burns from store bought facial cleansers and creams when she was a teen, how it helped her dad with some skin cancer on his hands, some tips on aloe and some recipe variations.<\/p>\n

    Dr. Z gives it this glowing endorsement: \u201cThis is by far the most proven and most used DIY recipe that we have. It helps people with everything with skin cancer to sun burn, eczema to acne to psoriasis to you name it<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Here is my review of Dr. Z\u2019s book<\/a>: The Healing Power of Essential Oils. You\u2019ll find additional recipes here.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re looking to learn how to use essential oils, I highly recommend their Essential Oils for Abundant Living 10-Part Video Masterclass<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Rachael, herbal skincare formulator, shares a lovely Skin Repair Souffle recipe<\/h2>\n

    Rachael Pontillo<\/a>, Licensed Aesthetician, herbal skincare formulator, educator and author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself<\/a>\u00a0(my Amazon link) shares this lovely Skin Repair Souffle recipe.<\/p>\n

    Skin Repair Souffle Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Supplies needed:<\/p>\n

    A glass jar\u20134 oz is preferred
    \nA small double boiler\/bain marie
    \nHeat element (stove, cooktop, hot plate)
    \nKitchen scale
    \nA small whisk
    \nSmall hand mixer, milk frother, or immersion blender<\/p>\n

    Ingredients:<\/p>\n

    30 g shea butter
    \n30 g jojoba oil
    \n15 drops total essential oils (Frankincense, Helichrysum<\/em>,<\/em><\/strong> Geranium, and Lavender are the essential oils Rachael likes best for barrier support. She says either choose one or create a blend).<\/p>\n

    Instructions:<\/p>\n

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    1. Heat your double boiler until the water is boiling, then reduce to a simmer.<\/li>\n
    2. Add the shea and jojoba and whisk gently until completely melted.<\/li>\n
    3. Remove the vessel from the heat (careful not to get water into the mixture), and cool to room temperature in an ice bath while stirring gently.<\/li>\n
    4. Add your essential oils, one by one, stirring gently.<\/li>\n
    5. Blend gently with your milk frother or blender until the mixture begins to rise with a meringue-like texture (usually about 60 seconds)<\/li>\n
    6. Pour into your jar. Close the jar immediately. Refrigerate overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Dr. Keira, The Skin Whisperer, shares Lavender Bath Oil and Rejuvenating Serum<\/h2>\n

      Dr. Keira L. Barr, MD, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Resilient Health Institute<\/a> and author of The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty and Create the Life you Crave<\/a>\u00a0(my Amazon link), shares two wonderful recipes.<\/p>\n

      Lavender Bath Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ingredients:<\/p>\n

      30 ml Almond Oil (or other carrier oil)
      \n3 drops lavender essential oil
      \n1 drop jasmine essential oil
      \n1 drop myrrh essential oil<\/p>\n

      Instructions:<\/p>\n

      Mix all oils together in a bottle and shake well. This oil can be applied to skin in the shower, added to bath water or used after bathing or showering (while skin is damp but not completely dry to aid in absorption). Note: essential oil is 1% dilution.<\/p>\n

      Rejuvenating Serum\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ingredients:<\/p>\n

      4ml Rosehip Seed Oil
      \n3 ml Argan Oil
      \n1 ml Pomegranate seed Oil
      \n1 ml Sea Buckthorn Oil
      \n1 drop carrot seed essential oil
      \nPour into 10 ml amber or dark colored glass bottle and label<\/p>\n

      Instructions:<\/p>\n

      Blend all the oils together adding the carrot seed essential oil last. Shake thoroughly and store in the refrigerator. Apply 3 to 5 drops after cleansing the skin nightly. Can be used on the face, neck and back of hands.<\/p>\n

      Calming essential oils and the original blog<\/h2>\n

      As I mentioned above many of these recipes include ingredients that are calming and helpful for anxiety when used stand-alone, so you get that benefit too:<\/p>\n