~ My Passion is endless ~

Are you making your own Clothes and Jewelry?

I love making everything by hand!

Handmade Clothes and Jewelry is much more personal to me than the factory made. Because when you buy handmade creations you not only buy the items but you buy the happiness and journey into each piece that the person craft for you. 

You can also learn to make thing yourself, many people have such talent, but they are just afraid to start!

I heard someone said  "Oh, I want to make my own clothes, but I´m afraid to cut the fabric and ruin it!"

Why are you afraid? First of all, don´t aim for PERFECTION, but for the fun and allow creative energy to flow.

Making your own clothes is not only make your heart and mind happy, but it is also another form of meditation. Because you will be concentrating on it and be in the NOW where you are cutting and sewing. 

I actually just start to make my own clothes 2 years ago when I bought myself the sew machine and since then I have created many beautiful things for many people around the world.

I start to make the Jewelry since I was in Thailand as the MAGICAL healing properties of the Crystals and Stones has played a big part in my life.

2 years ago I have open my first shop online at Etsy.com

GipsyGreen was my first born baby, where I started with Jewelry (since 2010 I made and sell my jewelry on the Island)

Later on I started to sew my own clothes using Upcycled material, so I had decided to have GipsyGreen to stand for Mother Earth´s Child Clothing and I have open another shop LematineeCrystals only for my Shamanic - Wearable Medicine.

Here are some of my creations ^_^

You can visit my shops on Etsy here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GipsyGreen

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeMatineeCrystals

Have you created anything for yourself?

~ Make Your Own Lip Balm So Easy and Yummy ~

What do you put on Your Beautiful Lip?

Do you know that many famous brands of Lipstick or Lip Balm in the market that said "NATURAL" still have some ingredients that can harm your health!!!

I don´t mean that none of them are good, but just to mention so you know and watch carefully with the ingredients before you buy or use them on your beautiful Lip.

I am one of those whom have a very hard time finding the right product that feel safe to use on myself, after years and years of allergies with almost all of the products out there, I finally like to make everything from my own kitchen. So I know what is in it.

And today I have made this delicious Lip Balm

Lilac petals made this Lip Balm even more Sweet!

Lilac have a wonderful scent but in this tin you can´t really smell it as the Shea Butter take over the scent.

I guess now you wanna know the recipe right ^_^

Here you go:

40 g. Shea Butter

40 g. Carrier Oil with Vitamin E

20 g. Beeswax

Some Lilac Petals but you can use any petals you wish.

Container to keep your Lip Balm

With the measurement I can fill 6 tins of 20ml

You can put less Beeswax or more oils if you want your Lip Balm to be less solid.

Okey here is the update for the this recipe!

I made it again yesterday and I have changed amount of the ingredients and it´s just perfect for the weather here, but if you love to have your Lip Balm a bit harder to suit your home climate then stick with the one above.

This is the new scale:

1 part of Shea Butter

1 part of Beeswax

3 parts of Carrier Oil with Vitamin E (together)

Here how´s turn out

How to make it 

You can use a double boil method, but I use a small pot 

1. Place all ingredients in your double boil or pot.

2. Set it on the stove, but make sure is in a low heat.

3. Stir it until all is melted down.

4. Turn off the heat and now you can add the Essential Oil if you wish and keep stir for a second, then remove the pot away from the stove and add the petals.

5. Pour in the tins or tube to contain your Lip Balm. 

Now is DONE ^_^

It´s made a great gift with a pretty label on it and most of all the yummy stuff in it with 100% Natural!

I call it 

 ~ Li~ li~ cious ~ 

Enjoy make your own Lip Balm or if you would like to purchase from me, you can simply click the link here

http://www.ezebee.com/lematinee

Have you ever made your own Lip Balm yet?

~ My New Shampoo FREE Hair Regimen ~

If I say that I quite using shampoo do you think I´m crazy!?!

For some time, I have been thinking of wash my hair with Baking Soda and rinse it with Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)  and today I have made it.

I did research and found that Baking Soda has powerful benefits as a cleaner and the fact that it is a mild alkali with fine, slightly abrasive particles. Its work great to break down dirt and grease incredibly effectively, leaving your hair super squeaky clean for oily hair.
Be aware that Baking Soda can be rather dry, so you need to make the right ratio for your hair and again the fun part is to experiment.

Why rinse your hair with ACV?

ACV works in complement to baking soda incredibly well. As a more acidic product, it balances out the alkalizing effect of the Baking Soda to restore your hair's natural pH levels. 
It also helps kill bacteria (great if you have dandruff issues!) and is a natural humectant, which means that it helps hold in moisture.

Gathering

This is what you will need:
* Baking Soda
* Warm Water
* Squeeze Bottle for Baking Soda mixtures (mine is 500ml)
* ACV (I used unfiltered ACV)* Pump Bottle or Squeeze Bottle work fine for ACV mixtures (I used pump bottle)

Baking Soda mixture
I have normal to dry hair so my ratio is 2 full Tbs of Baking Soda then fill up with warm water.
Shake well for the mixture to evenly mix.

ACV mixture
I mixed 1 part of ACV to 4 parts of warm water.
Optional: adding some drops of Essential Oil to your mixtures if you worry about the smell of ACV.
Shake well before use.

How to use Baking soda & ACV to clean your hair?

- Wet your hair,  then squeeze the Baking Soda mixture onto your scalp and massage your scalp but NO scratch!

- Let it to sit about 3 mins then rinse it with cold water.

- Pump out the ACV mixture onto your hair and again massage it gently and let it sit about 3 mins before rinse it with cold water.

Cold water have its ability to keep the moisture in your hair
I leave both bottles in my shower. 

Result

I just LOVE IT!!

I never feel this GOOD before, it might be cause I knew that its 100% chemical FREE so its already give me the BLESS feeling.

I think my hair loves it too ^_^

I also apply a few drops of the Hair Serum that I blend it using Sunflower, Almond Oil, Vitamin E as the carrier oil and drops about 10 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil in the 50ml bottle.

Rosemary increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for promoting hair growth.

New Regimen + Rosemary Oil Serum

In Morning, my hair looks crazy but I just Love it!

Have you ever cleans your hair with Baking Soda & ACV?

~ Make your own Natural Sun Screen ~

Do you wear Sunscreen?

I know that Sun expose can cause irritation which can make acne worse but does the Sunscreen are safe to use?? 

I remember, I found myself looking for Sunscreen when I was in Thailand (my home country) when the Sun is much stronger than here in Europe (at least from my points of view) and I could´t convince myself to pick any of it as I read the ingredients and 90% of the ingredients I could not even pronounce it correctly.

So I have used Coconut oil on my skin. Although it has natural Sunscreen put in a very low percentage something like SPF 4 I found it great to achieve beautiful tan skin, but what I don´t really realize is that my acne prone skin face was exposed too much in the sun and it causes hyperpigmentation to my existing acne scar.

As I do love the Sun but I also do love my skin so this Summer I plan to make my own natural Sunscreen.
I was doing my research and have come across this website wellness mama
Wellness Mama have shared this Homemade Sunscreen using all yummy Natural ingredients that just reading it already make me want to make it now.


Natural Homemade Sunscreen Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Almond or Olive oil (can infuse with herbs first if desired) ***Although I plan to use Sunflower Oil combine with Almond oil and Vitamin E
• 1/4 cup Coconut oil (natural SPF 4)
• 1/4 cup Beeswax 
• 2 Tablespoons Zinc Oxide (This is a non-nano version that won’t be absorbed into the skin. Be careful not to inhale the powder). This makes a natural SPF of 20+ or more can be added.)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil  ***I will skip this part as I already have Vitamin E in my oil
• Optional: 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (natural SPF 4-5) ***I definitely will include the Shea Butter in it
• Optional: Essential Oils, Vanilla Extract or other natural extracts to suit your preference   ***Vanilla will also be my choice 

How to Make Natural Sunscreen:

1. Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint sized or larger glass jar. 
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, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage. Small mason jars (pint size) are great for this. It will not pump well in a lotion pump!
5. Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
6. Use as you would regular sunscreen. Best if used within six months.

She had also mentioned that this Sunscreen not waterproof and will need to be reapplied after sweating or swimming.

Note: make sure not to inhale the Zinc Oxide - use a mask if necessary!

I plan to make it as soon as I gather all the ingredients ^_^

What do you think about this recipe?

Have you ever made your own homemade Sunscreen?

~ Morning Ritual Drink ~

What do You drink the first thing in the Morning?

I dink Lemon Tea ^_^

I mean the hot water and squeezes some pieces of the Lemon juice in. And wait … NOT to drink when it´s super HOT but warm LemonTea that´s what I mean ^_^

Do you know that drinking Lemon Tea not only helps our body to flush out unwanted toxin from the body but it´s also helping to clear our skin.

How the Lemon help to clear Skin?
Lemon have many benefits on Health apart from it´s cleansing action, as Lemon has an ability to help to purify your blood, also aiding in the production of new blood cells that acts as potent cleaning agents. Lemon is loaded with Natural antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral properties. So drinking Lemon Tea every Morning not only will help to keep the body system clean but also will give your skin a Natural GLOW.

Here are benefits of Lemon Tea that I found through lifestyle.iloveindia.com
Health benefit of Lemon Tea

• Lemon tea helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the blood that are produced as end products of different metabolic activities. By removing the toxins from the blood, lemon tea helps keep the body system clean.
• Lemon tea acts as a great energy booster. It refreshes the mind and body and helps you get a new start to carry on with your work.
• The lemon is loaded with natural antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties and thus helps to fight different infections and diseases. Lemon tea is particularly good to combat the common cold.
• Lemon tea has a soothing effect on the stomach. If you are suffering from digestion problems, then drink a cup of hot steaming lemon tea as it will help you get some relief.
• The natural antioxidant property of the lemon helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the blood. This reduces the risk of developing cancer. Plus, it also promotes a clear skin and helps fight off signs of aging.
• Lemon tea acts as a purifying agent, and to get maximum benefits from it drink lemon tea early in the mornings.
• Drinking lemon tea early in the morning helps you to stay fresh throughout the day, plus it also boosts your metabolic rate.
• If you are on any weight loss diet program, then lemon tea is particularly beneficial for you.
• Are you feeling weary and tired? If yes, just sip a cup of hot steaming lemon tea. There is nothing like hot lemon tea that provides you energy instantly and refreshes your body.
• Iced lemon tea is particularly good during summers. A glass of lemon tea during hot summer months charges you up instantly.
• Lemon is rich in vitamin C which has cleansing properties, plus, studies have shown that vitamin C also helps to slow down symptoms of arthritis.
• If you are a green tea lover, just add a few drops of lemon juice to it! Not only you will love the taste, but the health benefits you get from lemon green tea are enormous. When lemon juice is added to green tea it boosts its antioxidant property, as the combination of lemon juice with green tea complement each other very well.

Now that you know how much this fruit can really improve your overall health, so let´s get some fresh Lemon and squeeze is in the hot water every morning!!

Do you drink Lemon Tea in the morning?

~ Oil Cleansing Method ~

Have you heard of Oil Cleansing Method (OCM)?

So far OCM is the most effective for my Acne prone skin.

What is OCM and How is Work?
OCM is the natural way to cleanse your face using the Oil Cleansing Method.
As OIL DISSOLVE OIL Its cleanse deeply into the pores without drying out your skin. Its help to balance the Natural oil, so the skin does not need to produce more oil which causes breakout when the oil mix with dirt or make -up(this is just one of many causes of Acne).
Although, this method needs time to see the result. You may feel the change right after the fist time you apply this method that your skin become softer and smoother but to really see the improvement of skin PH balance the regular use require.
Why OCM is work for Acne Prone Skin or any Skin type?
OCM works great with any skin type because Oil is the natural substance that our body also made of (make sure to use 100% natural food grade oils) its have no harm to the skin although you need to be cautions and find your own ratio that your skin loves to be treated with.

What type of Oil is GREAT for OCM? 
There are many GREAT oils out there in the market.
Here is the list of the Oils:

°Jojoba - all skin types, great for Acne prone skin. (this is my favorite oil so far)
°Grapeseed - all skin types, great for oily skin.
°Sweet Almond - all skin types, again great for oily skin.
°Sunflower Seed -all skin types.
°Olive - all skin types, I found it´s a bit too thick for my Acne prone skin.
°Avocado - dry and aging skin.
°Apricot Kernel - normal, dry and aging skin.
°Argan - all skin types, great for aging skin but quite expensive.
°Tamanu -all skin types … again pricey.

You can use Coconut oil if you wish but I found it too thick and clogged my pores.

***Oil list advice from CrunchyBetty ***
CrunchyBetty have mentioned  about Castor Oil and how great it is for the skin but I have never used the Castor Oil myself. I have now ordered it and definitely will try and will let you all know.

My Oil Cleansing Ratio
As I have Acne prone skin so I use Jojoba Oil and it´s GREAT! My skin loves it!
I fill Jojoba Oil into 50ml amber glass bottle then add 10 drops of Tea tree essential Oil.
If you have Acne prone skin like mine, you can try this ratio. You can add less Tea tree essential Oil at first to see how your skin respond but I do not reckon to add more than 10 drops as it might irritate your skin.

How do I Clean my Face with Oil
I simply pour the oil out on my hands (not much and not too less) I apply the oil all over my dry face and massage. If you are wearing make-up its will melt down all that you put on your face.. RIGHT! it  is the BEST make-up cleanser!
After the massage part let the oil sit on your skin for about 30 second or more than running hot water (as hot as you can stand) dunk your washcloth under until it soaked.
Squeeze the water out then apply the washcloth over your face, let it sit for about 15 second then gently wipe your face with it. Wash your washcloth in the hot water and replete it until you have wiped off all the oil from your face.
You will be AMAZE how your skin feels right afterward.

Cautions
Just like other thing in our life. That what is good for you does not mean it will be good for everyone else.
So be smart try it and see how your skin react.
Note: for some people in the first week the skin will release the waste out in the form of more Acne but you need to be patient and give your skin time to adjust to the Natural cleansing method.
Know what you are putting on your face its way better than buy something that have an Ingredient that you cannot even pronounce it.

Do you clean your face with Oil?
What Oil do you use?

~ How I get rid of my Acne ~

I was an Acne suffered for more than 10 years and today I found the easiest way to treat my skin with 100% Natural remedies that leave my skin super soft and smooth.

Although, Acne has left me many SCAR all over my face but I´m pretty sure that the Mother Earth Plants and Flower Essence have more than enough power to heal me. The only thing I need to do is to be patient and knowing in my Heart that the real Beauty is shining out from the Within.

Let´s get to know me and my Acne story a little more…

I was born with a very Sensitive skin and in a past year I had suffered from Acne and skin irritation and its got worse while I was working in the Theatre as I think something to do with my emotion and to be in the environment that everyone seem to be one way or another in competition … 
I have used many hash products just to get rid of it quickly and on top of that load of make up for the performance and during the day to cover my acne …
I end up with the Kidney infection which the Root of the dis-ease came from feeling THAT I´M NOT GOOD ENOUGH and that was one of the big reasons I decided to leave the Theater … 
I start to journey inward myself and I moved to the South of Thailand, where I lived simply in my little hut on the beach and that time I had DISCOVERED the POWER of HEALING through Meditation … I learnt that everything including illness came from the IMBALANCE of the INNER being of ONESELF … 
However, it took me several more years to deal with irritation and itchy, redness and more Acne after I am changing my lifestyle as I know it is the consequences of how I live my life in the past and something inside me is adjusting to the new treatment that I was working from the within so the skin release the waste, chemical and all those strong drugs I took for a year to clear my skin that only work for temporaries terms including the old thought patterns and low self-esteem about myself through my large organ which is SKIN … 
Finally I have overcome the Acne but it took me 2 years to have the complexion that I am having now by using only the Natural Oils blended that I made for myself to heal Acne.. 

Are you suffering from Acne?
How do you get rid of your Acne?
Do you have scaring form Acne?