homemade Marshmallow root and Slippery elm conditioner

DIY leave-in conditioner -

http://www.msdeekay.com/4561/diy-marshmallow-root-and-slippery-elm-leave-in-conditioner/

It is an alternative to KCKT

Based on Love your tresses detangling spray with Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm.  I left out the Argan oil because I wanted it to be more of the consistency of the KCKT).   I only use a fingertip amount of extra virgin olive oil mixed with castor oil before applying my Flax seed gel after applying this leave in because my hair is very fine but dense and APL which can get weighed down and oily with a lot of product.  I am still playing around with the ingredients but so far I like it.  I also leave it in the fridge.  I hope this is helpful.
MARSHMALLOW ROOT-3 TBSP
DISTILL WATER 3 CUPS
VITAMIN E OIL 20 DROPS
ALOE VERA 1 TBSP
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL-15 DROPS
LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL-15 DROPS
SLIPPERY ELM- 1 TBSP
1/3 DISTILL WATER
SPRAY BOTTLE
Combine MARSHMALLOW ROOT, WATER, SLIPPERY ELM and boil on low to medium heat for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and strain herbs.  Fill 1/3 of spray bottle with distilled water and add strained herbs mixture.  Add 1 TBSP OF ALOE VERA GEL, VITAMIN E OIL, ESSENTIAL OILS and Shake.

NEW DEODORANT AND LOTION RECIPES!

I'm so glad I discovered Wellness Mama today. She has very easy recipes that I can use and that will work given the climate I live in. I discovered her through tPF - a thread on deodorants of all things.

Anyway, here are the recipes -

DEODORANT:

• 3 T Coconut Oil
• 3 T Baking Soda
• 2 T Shea Butter
• 2 T Arrowroot (optional)
• Essential Oils (optional)

LOTION:

• 1/2 cup almond or olive oil (can infuse with herbs first if desired)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
• Optional: 2 tablespoons Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter
• Optional: Essential Oils, Vanilla Extract or other natural extracts to suit your preference

1. Combine ingredients in a pint sized or larger glass jar. I have a mason jar that I keep just for making lotions and lotion bars, or you can even reuse a glass jar from pickles, olives or other foods.
2. Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat.
3. Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water.
4. As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage. Small mason jars (8 ounce) are great for this. It will not pump well in a lotion pump!
5. Use as you would regular lotion. This has a longer shelf life than some homemade lotion recipes since all ingredients are already shelf stable and not water is added. Use within 6 months for best moisturizing benefits.