Natural Beauty Recipes and Glamour Spells

It’s recipes like these that first struck my interest in homemade toiletry making. It’s a wonderful feeling to have control of what you put on your skin. To know every ingredient is fresh, just as nature intended. Most ingredients are already in your kitchen or can easily be purchased at your local grocery store. For those harder to find ingredients, check your local health food store.

A wonderful way to spend a rainy weekend, make several recipes at once and have plenty of goodies on hand for the next several weeks. You can also chart your progess using natural home made beauty products versus store bought, does your skin look better? do you have more money left? Was it more fun? Just expermint and treat yourself, YOU are worth it !

You will also find a spell or two, as a ‘kitchen’ witch I believe a little ‘Glamour’ magic can make you feel beautiful as well !

Morning Dew Spell

The dew in May has always been the Witch’s beauty secret. An old Cornish proverb associated with the May solar festival of Beltane says: ‘The fair maid who, on the first of May, goes to the fields at break of day, and bathes in dew from the hawthorn tree, will ever strong and handsome be.’

On a Thursday evening during a waxing Moon, take a small bowl outdoors and place on the grass. Anoint the rim with vanilla or ginseng and make a statement of your desire to enhance your looks.

On Friday morning “Venus day”, the planet ruling personal appearance,use your hands to bathe your face in the collected dew. Bathe other visible parts of your body with any remaining water. Be sure to visualize clearly the outcome you desire as often as you can from the time you first touch the bowl until the spell is done.
by: Edain McCoy

Summer Mask

Strawberries, abundant this month, are an excellent skin softening agent, containing salicylic acid, which rids the skin of dead cells and allows the skin to absorb more moisture. Below is a simple, quick summer mask that will leave your face soft and glowing!

• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
• 2 tbsp. plain yogurt (with live cultures)
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1/8 tsp. Essential Oil of Lavender

Combine the ingredients above into a paste and apply to face and neck. Relax for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Orange Yogurt Mask

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style)
• the juice of 1/4 of an orange

Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.
*Yogurt will cleanse and nourish
*The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA’s

TO HELP LOSE WEIGHT

Take a piece of parchment paper and draw a pentacle in the center. In each point write one word of
‘Refrigerator Stay Invisible To Me’

While writing concentrate on yourself at the desired weight you have in mind.
Attach the paper to the fridge, unti you reach your goal. Moon should be waning.

Honey Beauty Recipes

Honey Cleansing Scrub— Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

Firming Face Mask— Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Hair Conditioner — Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil. (Use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair.) Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal.

Facial Toner — In blender, puree 1 tablespoon honey with a peeled, cored apple. Smooth over face; leave on 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Moisture Mask— Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Smoothing Skin Lotion— Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Skin Softening Bath— Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath.

Hair Shine— Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

WEIGHT LOSS SPELL # 2

Meditate during the waning moon. Light a pink candle for self-love. Anoint it with the oil of your choice. Next light a brown candle, engrave the number of pounds you want to loose on it. Then visualize banishing the excess weight. Runes can also be carved on the candle if you wish and incense can be burned. Visualize the smoke taking the excess pounds away!!

Glitter Body Gel

Ingredients Needed:

• Aloe vera gel
• Glitter

Both of these ingredients can be picked up at any good quality craft store. I would ask a sales person to help you choose the best quality glitter that can be found. Mix and store in Jar, use on shoulders, chest, arms. Anywhere you would like a special glow.

Lavender Bath Recipe

This is so easy but so relaxing and you can make it right in your kitchen.

All you need is 5 drops of Lavender essential oil and 1/4 cup powdered milk.
Add 1 cup of water to the milk powder and stir to combine.
Add to bath along with the drops of oil. Enjoy the fragrant soak.

Facial Exfoliator

All you need is a few tablespoons of oatmeal a little cheesecloth or muslin.

Now, dampen the oatmeal bag in water and rub over your face. gently does it for a couple of minutes.
That should be enough to rid your face of dead skin cells and even loosen a few blackheads.
Finally, take a little of the wet oatmeal and apply it directly to your face.
Leave it there for about 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Your face should glow!

Homemade Mens Aftershave

For those of you who want to make something for the men in your life:
try making homemade aftershave. It is simple and inexpensive to make.

Materials Needed:

• 1/4 cup witch hazel
• 1/2 cup distilled water
• 3 drops benzoin oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup dried herbs and/or a few drops of your choice essential oils such as :
  • Lavender flowers, crushed
  • Camphor herbs such as rosemary, lavender, sage
  • Citrus herbs such as orange or lemon peels
  • Spicy herbs such as cinnamon, cloves

Directions: Combine ingredients in a glass jar. Cover and place in a dark fairly cool place.
Shake the jar once or twice a day for 2 – 3 weeks. Strain out herbs through a colander and refrigerate.

Tingly Peppermint Foot Spray

Keeping our feet revived and invigorated is essential in the summer! Essential Oil of Peppermint is not only great smelling and tingly, it is naturally antibacterial and this will help to prevent foot odor.

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 tsp. Essential Oil of Peppermint
• 1/4 tsp. Tee Tree Oil

Combine all ingredients and pour into a spray bottle.

Rosemary Bubble Bath

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons dried rosemary or equivalent fresh herb
• 1 1/2 cups baby shampoo

Bring water to a boil on top of stove.
Place rosemary in glass bowl or jar.
When water is boiling, remove from stove and pour over herb.
Let steep for about 15 mixtures. Strain Water into another bowl.
Add baby shampoo. Mix well and pout into old shampoo bottle or other plastic container. Shake well before using.

Use approx 1/4 cup per bath.
Yield: approx. 3 cups

Banana Wrinkle Fighter

Banana is wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy.
Spread all over face and leave for 15-20 minutes
before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of cold.
Gently pat dry.

Red Lip Gloss

• 1/4 cup beeswax
• 1/4 cup castor oil
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• Beet juice

Melt beeswax in top of double boiler.
Remove from heat and add oils.
Add as much beet juice as desired for color.
Store in jar. Transfer a small portion to a purse sized container for use when away from home. Any favorite essential oil may be added for fragrance use JUST a drop or 2.

Eye Care

The best overall eye tonic is eyebright (an herb). Make a tea of it and either use the teabags or soak cotton balls or soft gauze in the tea and apply to eyes as a compress while lying down.(cooled of course)

For puffy and swollen eyes, make a wet compress of 4 Tbsp. freshly grated raw potato. Place on the eyes for about 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

To reduce swelling and for bags under the eyes, brew a cup of strong rosehip tea. Soak 2 cotton balls in the tea or use 2 tea bags, lie down and place over the eyes.

For dark cirles, cut a fresh fig in half, place a half over each eye.

To soothe tired, irritated eyes, cut the end of a cumber into 1/4 in thick slices. Apply a cool slice to each eye.

Raw potato slices laid on sore eyes reduces heat and redness.

For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while you rest.

For tired or bloodshot eyes, soak sterile cotton balls or soft cloth in cold skim milk. Place over eyes for 10 minutes. Rinse entire face in warm,then cool, water.

To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

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Faery lore, Magic and Enchantments

The Fae can be found in Mushroom circles in Pine forests, in Hollows of Oak trees and amongst the Acorns, Pine cones and Autumn leaves. Milkweed pods are sure to lead you to the wee ones. Dew drops, primroses, running streams are regular homes for the Fae & Gnome. Here You will find photos of secret Faery homes which prove that Fae DO exist. as well as enchantments to summon Gnomes, Fae and Undines, and gain their favor. Tread lightly as you walk these pages, you NEVER know what you may find. Some of the info contained here will help in your search for the Fae, however you MUST believe Faery’s exist with your whole heart.

Dusk

“At a time that is not a time,
in a place that is not a place,
on a day that is not a day…”

I call this mushroom “Alice” found on an Autumn trip to the woods of central Maine, when I bent down to touch this mushroom, I heard a tiny “bell” tinkle and saw something “white” scatter across the forest floor *

A Recipe to See the Fae

On a Dawn morn or dusk eve, find a special bottle, a pretty one the Fae would like that is.
And pour into it
1 cup gathered spring or rain water
1 teaspoon of Pink Rose petals
1/2 teaspoon Lavender flowers
Add 3 Quartz crystals
Add 3 Amethyst Chips
1 pinch of Faery sugar (see recipe below)
Nine inch piece of pink ribbon

Now hide this away in a dark cool place for three days. On the third day, again at dawn or dusk, in a place you think you might spot the Fae, like an Oak tree, backyard or mushroom patch in the forest. Even a potted plant, herb or Flower will do. Tie a nine inch piece of Pink ribbon arond bottle neck. Next, close your eyes and sprinkle 9 drops over each eyelid of your ‘Faery Potion Water’, careful not to get it IN your eyes! Next recite this Faery incantation and watch for the Fae.

‘Ribbon of pink, I just might think.
I would like to see the Fae today.
Special sight of Faery’s flight,
Send to me the way today.
A sprinkle here a sprinkle there,
A secret spell I say today.
Wispy wings and little things,
Are what I’d like to see today.’

PLEASE note this may need to be repeated to see the Fae, as they are VERY cautious little creatures!~ Written by Barbara Morris 2ooo – 2oo7

Faery Sugar

3 cups fine white sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract (the good stuff)
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring
Glass container
Lay sugar on wax paper & sprinkle on the Vanilla;
stir into the sugar till all mixed in.
Next sprinkle on the red food coloring and incorporate in till sugar turns ‘Faery pink’.
Save in glass container, you have labeled ‘Faery Sugar’;
Now use this special treat in the recipe above
& for Faery cookies, cakes and offerings to the Fae.
You can eat some your self, but remember the recipe is a secret!

The Flowers

All the names I know from nurse:
Gardener’s garters, Shepherd’s purse,
Bachelor’s buttons, Lady’s smock,
And the Lady Hollyhock.

Fairy places, fairy things,
Fairy woods where the wild bee wings,
Tiny trees for tiny dames –
These must all be fairy names!

Tiny woods below whose boughs
Shady fairies weave a house;
Tiny treetops, rose or thyme,
Where the braver fairies climb!

Fair are grownup people’s trees,
But the fairest woods are these;
Where, if I were not so tall,
I should live for good and all.

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

The Oak leaf Fairy Spell

If a maid that is deep in love will go with her suitor to a lonely place in the meadows or the woods, or to the moors, and place within her own and her lover’s shoe a single oakleaf; and if they both will wait there and contemplate their love, and speak it to one another as evening falls and the stars come out, they will, if their patience is good, behold the fairy host as they come to gambol and sport in the wilds.

The four leaf clover spell

If a maid will slip a four~leaf clover into her left shoe, and tie a garland of myrtle and clover around her brow, she will see the fairies as the moon comes up.

~ by Claire Nahmad

Faerie Magick

Fairies and Pixies, elves and gnomes.
Spinning some magic,spells for our homes.
Their wishes are happy, of joys to share.
Join in their revelry, if only you dare.
Carefree of spirit, their happiness impart
Sending you Magick, to store in your heart.

~ Unknown

Another New Gnome spotting, Gnome is circled in white and then shown close up. This creature was found in the deep woods of Maine in an amazing Mushroom circle, I felt something scramble over my toes, when I looked down it was hiding behind a leaf as I snapped this pic. He was so wild it looked like a LEAF but it was gray blue with eyes. I left an offering of granola for my strange firend, who I belive laughed as I turned to leave. It was a very strange encounter. Later that day I kept finding money all around, not a huge amount, but silver dollars kept appearing in my pockets. It was such an amazing & magical experience.

My sister Linda snapped this pic in a favorite spot of ours in the deeps woods of central Maine. It is where many (not all) of my photos on this page have been taken. She has a house there and the woods are wild and untamed with an incredible feeling you must experience to understand. Well, she said she was walking awhile when she heard a sort of ‘low moan’, when she turned around she found a creature looking at her from behind a tree, the creature you see in this picture. She was carrying an apple, but was so startled by what she saw, it dropped from her hand and rolled toward this creature. She said it stretched it’s neck and ate the apple. Linda said the really weird thing was, it was sorta transparent ghostly white with glowing eyes & no body that she could see, just a long neck and face. Linda snapped this as it ate the apple pic just before it dissapeard into the trunk of this tree. She said it was the strangest thing she has ever seen. I am wondering if any one else has seen a creature in the woods like this, we think it looks sorta like a strange kind of Giraffe, but believe it may be a tree Dryad (spirit)

Help make my Fairy Garden grow
Come meet -Bella- my lucky fairy,
At * Belladonna’s Fairy Herb Garden *
~ On Facebook ~
Play fairy games, cast a spell,
water my garden and save the Rainforest !.

Faery Trees, if you please…

* Elder *

Elder is said to offer protection to the faeries from negative spirits.

* Hawthorn *

Hawthorn, also known as Witches’ Tree, is one part of the sacred triad of trees that are said to be sacred to the Faery. Oak, Ash, and Thorn, when growing naturally together, create a place where it is easy to see the Fey. Hawthorns were once believed to be the transformed bodies of Witches, who had shapeshifted into tree form. It is more likely that the spirit seen in the Hawthorn was that of a dryad or tree faery.

* Oak *

Legend tells us that “Faery folks are in the oaks”. Oak trees are believed to provide safe havens and homes for many varieties of faery.

* Apple *

The bark of apple trees or the fruits themselves have the power to transport a true-hearted seeker to the Otherworld. Burn the bark as an offering to the Good Folk on Midsummer’s night. Also used in faery love spells. Cut an apple open to reveal the five pointed natural star.

Jasmine Aura

This is a picture of my Jasmine plant, JUST as it came back from the photo shop. NO effects are added, it seems there is a “aura” surrounding the flower I am holding, OR could it be the energy of a Flower Faery? AMAZING isn’t it? This is one of my favorite plants, the tiny white flowers hold the MOST bewitching fragrance. I use the flowers in magical workings with the Fae.

Faery Herbs & Flowers

* Bluebells *

Said to attract faeries to dance in your garden. On Beltane eve, make an ankle braclet of “Bluebells” and “jingle” bells to attract helpful fae folk to you.

* Clover *

A sacred faery plant, clovers of all kinds will attract them. Lay seven grains of wheat on a four-leafed clover to see the Faery.

* Elderberry *

Used to make Faery wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite the Good Folk to a gathering. Make a homemade brew of Elderberry Wine and you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that if a human drinks the wine, she will be able to see the Faery. If a human should drink Elderberry wine from the same goblet as a Faery being, he will be able to see them forever after.

* Elecampagne *

Also known as Elfswort. This root can be scattered around the home to attract the Sidhe. It can be added to any magick or spell to invoke Faery blessing.

* Foxglove *

The source of the modern heart drug Digitalis, Foxglove can have seriously dangerous results if taken internally. DO NOT INGEST!! Instead, plant Foxglove near your front door to invite the Faery in. Put a dried sprig of Foxglove in a talisman to keep you surrounded in Faery light.

* Heather *

Heather is said to ignite faery passions and open portals between their world and our own. Make an offering of Heather on “Beltane” eve to attract good fae to your garden

* Lilac *

The sweet scent is said to draw Fae spirits to your garden. Lilac and primroses for midsummers eve, will please the Fae.

* Mistletoe *

The most sacred herb of the Druids. Mistletoe is a magickal activator. In Faery spells, use a dash of Mistletoe taken on Summer Solstice to empower your workings with Faery magick.

* Milkweed *

Both Monarch butterflies and fairies like milkweed. If Milkweed is planted in a Witches garden, the fey will always be in the area. The silky tassels of the Milkweed pods can be added to a dream pillow to not only make it softer but also to make you dream of fairies. In the Autumn when the pods are bursting and the fluffy seeds are flying across the fields, a wish is granted for each seed that can be caught and then released again.

* Peony *

Peony seeds were once used to protect children from faeries. A garland of the seeds were placed around the child’s neck to keep them safe from kidnapping. In this day and age, with faery contact so drastically diminished, I doubt that anyone would want to don this faery banishing herb unless they were living smack dab in the middle of a circle of crazed Fae!!

* Poppies *

Said to invoke the faery into your dreams Make a dream pillow of fresh poppies to entice the fae to your dreams.

* Primrose *

When planted in a garden or hung dried on the front door, primroses will attract the company of Faeries. If you have them growing under your care, do not let them die! The Faery will be deeply offended by your carelessness. Primroses are great in container gardens. Tie a pink ribbon around your container of Primroses while chanting;
“Sacred roses, hear my cry
for your protection, this I tie”

* Roses *

Roses attract the Faery to a garden. Their sweet scent will lure elemental spirits to take up residence close by. Roses can be used in Faery love spells. When performing the spell, sprinkle rose petals under your feet and dance softly upon them while asking the Faery for their blessing on your magick.

Roses are loved by the fey so you can plant Roses in your garden to attract fairies. Wild Roses are best for this purpose and you need to say the following spell as you plant your baby Rose bush:

“I ask a fairy from the wild,
To come and tend this wee rose-child.
A babe of air she thrives today,
Root her soul in the Goddesses’ good clay.
Fairies make this twig your bower,
By your magic shall time see her flower!”

* Thyme *

Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. Sprinkle it at the base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to enter your home.

~ For more great Herbal Recipes and information, click on the purple bow below.

“Moons Magical Garden & Grimore” ~

Proof that Faerys exist ! “Moon Hollow Faery light”
Discovered in Hollow of Oak tree in Brooklyn, NY Spring 1998

~ Faery Dream Pillow ~

Cut out two squares of soft fabric approximately 6 inches square
Velvet,velveteen or satin are preferred,
Sew around three sides of the squares with
white or silver thread. Mix in a bowl:

Rose Petals (two parts)
Primroses (one part)
Bay leaves, fresh (one part)
Lavender (one part )
Milkweed pod silky tassels (two parts)

Turn the pillow inside out so that the seams don’t show, stuff the pillow
with your herb mixture. Sew up the end so that the herbs stay in the pillow.
You can then decorate the pillow if you want with lace, silk, or embroider
with designs, etc. Take this pillow to bed with you at night and put it
under your pillow. This not only smells great but will help you to have
dreams of the fey. NOTE: After six months these pillows may lose their
“fresh” scent. You can reuse them by emptying out the old contents and
refilling them with new herbs.

Fae of the World

* Pixies *

Cheerful and mischievous. They often take the form of a hedgehog. They are also well known for their pranks. They adore music and dancing. Sing or play music for their favor.

* Goblins *

Vicious little creatures that can appear as animals. Make a scary carving in a squash or celery root glowing with candle lite, to keep them away from your home on Samhain.

* Leprechauns *

Irish fairies that are very cunning. Usually found among the clover. An offering of Ale is most welcome.

* Elves *

The Scandinavian form of fairies. Rich sweets as an offering will bring you abudance to come.

* Sidhe *

Irish fairies who are attracted to beauty. Roses & Elecampagne attract them to your garden.

* Sprites *

Spirit fairies. Their job is to change the color of the leaves in the fall. You will often find them wearing Acorn hats.

* Dwarves *

Usually found in the mountains. They often steal not only property, but it is said women and children as well. ! Beware this devilish clan !

* Dryads *

Celtic spirit fairies of the trees. Find them in hollows of trees when Moon is full. See pic above !

* Gnomes *

They prefer the forests. They are the guardians of sacred grounds, locations and monuments. They have a weakness for gem stones, coins and things that glitter. They are the knowers and are extremely clever. Make a magical offering to the Gnome and ask for “Earthly” favors

* Sylphs *

Spirit fairies of the Air. They are transparent and elusive. They seem to be surrounded by a glow. They love acts of courage and quick movement. Make an offering to a Slyph and ask for “Airy” favors

* Salamanders *

Spirit fairies of the Fire. The salamander embodies the intuitive element of fire. Quick to defend you when called upon to do so, work with the salamander also to help strengthen your intuitive side. If ever you should had need to call upon the salamander for defense, remember that fire is as dangerous in our world AND theirs.

* Selkies *

Usually found in seas and oceans. They first appear as seals but become beautiful women when they shed their skin.

* Undines *

Spirit fairies of the Water. Usually found in forest pools and waterfalls. They have beautiful voices and can sometimes be heard singing over the sound of the water. An offering of perfume will keep them in your favor. Love rules this “watery” creature.

Oak tree creatures, discovered summer 1998 Brooklyn, NY
I snapped this pic after hearing a scattering noise near this Oak tree,
Further proof that Gnomes exist.

“If you look close, in this photo I’m shaking hands with “Fae Shroom”
She lives in a Mushroom patch in Maine. She carries a tiny brass bell, shh…LISTEN!!!

“How doth the little crocodile
Improve his shining tail,
And pour the waters of the Nile
On every golden scale!
“How cheerfully he seems to grin,
How neatly spread his claws,
And welcome little fishes in
With gently smiling jaws!”

= Lewis Carroll Alice in wonderland

“Ah,” thought the butterfly, “one can’t very well trust these plants in pots;
they have too much to do with mankind.”

“The Butterfly” Hans Christian Andersen

* Online collection of Aesop’s Fables *

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