Annie the Crafty Cooker

Transform fridge fat into velvet with tallow, Himalayan salt and a splash of grapeseed-just three staples. Need shimmer? Dust in mica. Want vitamin C? Ten drops rosehip. It’s the kind of shelf you already half-own; the rest lives in a ten-dollar oil quartet.

Shea Butter

Benefits

• 100% Natural origin
• Suitable for all skin types
• Safe for those with nut allergies
• Anti-inflammatory and Antifungal properties
• Rich in Antioxidants (Vitamins A & E)
• High in linoleic and oleic acids
• Helps protect & prevent cell damage
• Provides relief to dry skin & irritation
• Soothing and healing benefits for damaged skin
• Natural levels of SPF (3-4)
• Contains triterpenes which can help promote cell regeneration

Uses

Listed below are just some of the popular ways Shea Butter is used

• Lip care products
• Hand creams & Lotions
• Moisturizers & other Body Care products
• Liquid & Soap bars
• Suncare Products
• Hair Conditioners & Shampoos
• Shaving Products
• Shower Gels/Body Washes
• Baby care products

Mango butter

Mango Butter contains a high content of Omega 6 and C18:0 and C18:1 fatty acids. It is semi-solid at room temperature but melts on skin contact and disperses evenly.

Due to its natural emollient it is often used to soften, smooth and moisturize dry skin, treat burns, reduce scars and heal other skin conditions. It forms a non-greasy barrier on the skin that is perfect for use in lipsticks, balms, baby products, hair conditioners, soap bars, creams & lotions, and anti-ageing creams.

Jojoba Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil Key Benefits:

Jojoba Oil Golden Certified Organic delivers multiple benefits, such as:

• 100% natural plant origin 
• Contains antioxidants that help fight free radicals 
• Rich in essential fatty acids for a healthy body  
• High in Vitamins E, A, B and D 
• Suits oily, dry and combination skin 
• Light, non-greasy and fast to absorb 
• Non-comedogenic (no clogging of pores) 
• Balances the skin’s natural oils  
• Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles 
• Naturally protects skin against the sun 
• Promotes shiny, soft, healthy-looking hair 
• Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory 
• Non-oxidant – lasts for longer   
• Hypoallergenic

Organic Jojoba Oil Uses:

There are many popular uses for Jojoba Oil Golden Organic, including:

• Skin serums and moisturisers
• Hand creams
• Skin and hand creams 
• Serums and moisturisers 
• Shampoos, conditioners & hair masks
• Massage oils
• Soaps
• Body butters
• Balms
• Animal care products
• Baby care products

Sweet Almond Oil

• Almond Oil Sweet (Cosmetic Blend) is naturally high in proteins and antioxidants, it also contains Vitamins A, B and E, Omega 3, Magnesium, Calcium and Oleic & Linoleic acid. For this reason, it is used in a lot of massage oils, soaps, body butters, lotions, hand & skin creams and haircare products. 
• Other Almond Oil Sweet (Cosmetic Blend) benefits are obtained as it is light and easily absorbed into the skin. This makes it particularly beneficial for soothing dry, chapped and irritated skin.
• Almond Oil Sweet (Cosmetic Blend) may assist with moisturising the hands, nails and cuticles. It has also been seen to improve skin complexion, remove flaky and dead skin cells and reduce dark circles around the eyes.
• When used directly on the skin, it is known to be an effective make-up remover. 
• Almond Oil Sweet (Cosmetic Blend) can also be used as a ‘hair mask’ to help nourish and strengthen hair and reduce hair loss.

Castor Oil

Benefits & Uses

Organic Castor Oil Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Organic Castor Oil are:

• 100% natural plant origin
• Uniquely rich in Ricinoleic acid
• Deeply hydrates & moisturises skin
• Suitable for all skin types including problem skin
• Powerful anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial benefits
• Softening & nourishing for skin
• Antioxidant properties which protect against free radicals
• Promotes collagen & elastin production
• May help to manage conditions like eczema
• Provides relief from skin irritations & itchiness
• Known to help reduce & prevent acne
• Can help relieve joint & arthritis pain
• Deeply nourishes hair follicles
• May boost hair growth & thickness
• Combats dry scalp & dandruff
• May alleviate fungal infections like athletes foot & ringworm
• Known to fight common warts
• Said to ease constipation & menstrual cramps
• Excellent emollient properties

Organic Castor Oil Uses:

Popular uses for Organic Castor Oil:

• Hair care products
• Skin creams & serums
• Moisturising lotions
• Massage products
• Body butters & balms
• Bar Soaps
• Anti-ageing products
• Hand, nail & cuticle care

Grape Seed Oil

Benefits & Uses

• 100% natural plant origin 
• Rich in Essential Fatty Acids 
• High in Vitamins E and C 
• Excellent emollient properties 
• Deeply hydrates & moisturises skin 
• Antioxidant: protects against free radicals 
• Suitable for all skin types including oily skin 
• Good for alleviating inflamed skin & acne 
• May help to manage conditions like eczema 
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties 
• Adds moisture to dry, damaged hair 
• Non-comedogenic; won’t clog the pores

Organic Grapeseed Oil Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Grapeseed Oil are:

Organic Grapeseed Oil Refined Uses:

Popular uses of Grapeseed Oil:

• Essential oil dilution 
• Skin creams & lotions 
• Body butters & balms 
• Anti-ageing products 
• Hair care products 
• Hand, nail & cuticle care 
• Massage oils 
• Facial serums and lotions 
• Skin moisturisers 
• Body care products 
• Face & body oils 
• Hair and beard oils 
• Shaving creams

Granulated Sugar

Granulated sugar scrubs slough dead skin like magic-gentle enough for face, gritty for heels-without stripping oils. It pulls out toxins, fades scars, leaves legs baby smooth, mix with tallow and you get zero irritation, pure glow.

Dead Sea Salt and Pink Himalayan Salt

Benefits & Uses

Dead Sea Salt Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Dead Sea Salts are:

• 100% all-natural origin
• Rich in minerals good for the skin, body and mind
• Transdermal – absorbs quickly into the skin
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties
• Soothes away muscle aches & inflammation
• Anti-bacterial, antimicrobial & anti-fungal
• Cleanses, detoxifies & restores the skin
• Promotes relief in chronic conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis & eczema
• Improves dry, itching and peeling skin
• Effective as a dead-skin exfoliator
• Helps soothe breakout conditions like rosacea
• Accelerates hair and nail growth
• Helps smooth skin texture & reduce fine lines
• Fights free radicals & gives the skin vibrancy
• Can relax the body and mind – promotes rest and sleep

Dead Sea Salt Uses & Applications:

Dead Sea Salts are used in a variety of ways, including:

• Bath salts
• Bath bombs
• Facial serums & lotions
• Face & body washes
• Skin moisturisers
• Skin scrubs and masks
• Hair care products
• Massage oils

Himalayan Salt is 100% Pure rock salt, and does not contain any anti-caking agents, free-flowing additives or conditioners. It is hand milled by adult workers, using traditional methods.

Himalayan Salt is well known for its beneficial properties, and is thought to be the purest salt on the earth as the sea beds were once protected by lava. It’s exfoliating and detoxifying properties are well known, but did you know that Himalayan Salt can also help to heal skin complaints, provide anti-ageing benefits, and assist in balancing the skin’s PH levels?

It is well suited for its use in scrubs, bath salts, facial scrubs, bath bombs, and other various cosmetic products.

Rosehip Oil

Benefits & Uses

Rosehip Oil Refined Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Rosehip Oil Refined are:

• 100% natural plant origin 
• Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish and hydrate the skin 
• High in vitamins C, E, and A for healthy, glowing skin 
• Antioxidants to protect against free radicals and environmental damage 
• Helps reduce blemishes and scars for smoother skin 
• May relieve hyperpigmentation and even skin tone 
• Non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores 
• Helps fight signs of ageing by boosting elasticity and reducing fine lines 
• Deeply hydrates and moisturises, leaving skin soft and supple 
• Gentle and suitable for all skin types 
• Can help manage acne and soothe problem skin 
• Adds moisture to the scalp for improved hydration and health 
• May encourage healthier hair growth 

Rosehip Oil Refined Uses:

Popular uses for Rosehip Oil Refined:

• Essential oil dilution 
• Anti-ageing products 
• Facial serums and lotions 
• Moisturising lotions 
• Body butters 
• Face and body oils 
• Hair masks, oils and treatments 
• After sun care

Mica

Mica gives DIY skincare that instant shimmer-think dewy lids or glossy balms-without blocking pores like glitter does. It reflects light, so blemishes vanish under a soft glow; plus, it’s inert, won’t itch or clog. Grind fine and dust into lotion? Instant highlighter. Tallow loves it, stays suspended weeks on end.

Carrot Seed Oil

Benefits

Carrot Seed Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Carrot Seed Oil are: 

• Powerful Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant action
• Fights the signs of premature aging
• Works against free radicals & skin cell damage
• Encourages healthy cell regeneration
• Antibacterial & Antiviral properties
• May help to relieive symptoms of eczema
• Supports a healthy immune system
• Powerful skin & hair tonic
• Helps to reduce muscle & joint inflammation
• Beneficial for easing arthritis pain
• May help to relieve fluid retention
• A digestive tonic, it helps to relieve abdominal discomforts & bloating
• Can help to ease menstrual cramps
• Promotes speedy wound healing
• Beneficial for skin conditions such as acne & boils
• Encourages a good night’s sleep
• Helps to regulate oil production in skin & hair

Where to get your ingredients

Grab pure carrot seed oil from Bulk Naturals-Australian, no fillers. Rosehip and castor? New Directions Aromatics, ships fast. Jojoba’s cheapest at Aussie Soap Supplies; shea and mango butter too. All food-grade, all cheap if you buy kilos.

For essential oils, hit up Australian Wholesale Oils-literally everything from carrot seed to peppermint in ten mil bottles, no import tax. Want mica? Brambleberry does free express or grab a kilo of shimmering colours from Aussie Soap Supplies, arrives in forty-eight hours.