I'm going to show you how to make your own vanilla extract at home in two easy steps

Favorite Body Oil Formula We all have heard that our skin is our largest organ. I truly believe this and want to emphasize how important our skin is and its role in our immune system. Our skin naturally produces oils that protect us from harmful bacteria and exposure. Our current way of life we practice washing our bodies and our hands often, washing off lots of our body’s naturally occurring oils. So my favorite practice is to replenish our skin with a nourishing body oil made out of powerful and antioxidant plant oils. After I take a shower I want to lock in any moisture and supply a layer of protection with these oils. When I apply this to my skin I automatically feel uplifted and renewed. Its a simple self care practice that goes a long way in supporting our overall wellbeing. You can also pair it with dry brushing for an extra support to your lymphatic system. When I add a citrus essential oil like orange (which does not have any photosensitizing concerns) and vanilla CO2 the aroma is almost intoxicating, so warm and comforting. The aroma alone can bring brightness to a cold winter day. Organic Jojoba Oil 6oz Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba is considered a liquid wax and not a true oil. Jojoba has been touted as the oil most similar to the oils our natural skin produce. This oil/wax is known to help seal and protect skin from scraps and cuts. It has the ability to maintain moisture while allowing the skin to breathe because it is so light and dissolvable. The alpha, delta, and gamma tocopherols found in jojoba are all forms of natural vitamin E, which have been shown to eliminate free radicals. Wonderful for dry aging skin types also noncomedogenic and great for balancing oils in all different skin types. Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil 1oz. Hippophae Rhamnoides The latin meaning of this plant name is “shiny horse” because the story goes in greek history is the horses that ate the fruit had beautifully shiny coats. It is still considered food and medicine across Europe. Sea Buckthorn Seed oil is an incredible healing oil and has the ability to regenerate cells on the skin. Highly nutrient dense and full of healthy omegas. It is also high in carotenes and carotenoids which will help prevent sun damage the skin Red Raspberry Seed Oil 1oz Rubus Idaeus Antioxidant powerhouse with a beautiful faint raspberry scent. Exceptionally light and absorbs easily into the skin, non comedogenic. High in vitamin E and provitamin A. Has been shown to have some natural SPF value and has been shown to reduce and repair oxidative stress (sun damage) on the skin. Orange Essential Oil 10-15 drops Vanilla 2-4 drops of CO2 extract with a CO2 extract you will have a nice strong vanilla aroma but a cheaper way at home would be to infuse your jojoba oil with 2-3 vanilla beans in a warm pot or double boiler. Slice your bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds then dice your beans up and include this in your oil. You can strain out after letting the beans meld for 6-8 weeks with some cheesecloth. Some other essential oils that blend well with vanilla if you want to change up your body oil per season. Spice oils like cardamom, and ginger Citrus oils like neroli and orange (I always recommend non phototoxic citrus oils like tangerine, mandarin and orange) Mint oils like peppermint and spearmint Floral oils like lavender, rose and ylang ylang