Allow me to introduce you to Natural Herbal Living, with their delightful herb box and very informative monthly magazine! Switching from commercial beauty and medicinal products to herbal ones can be overwhelming when you know little to nothing about herbs, essential oils, carrier oils, and other natural ingredients that are needed to make these products […]
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Detoxify Your Body – Week 3 of the Detoxify Your Life Challenge
Welcome to week three of our “31 Days to Detoxify Your Life” challenge! In week 1, for Detoxify Your Food, we discussed the toxins in our food system and how to eliminate the common junk that is found in every kitchen, along with some delicious real food recipes. In week 2, Detoxify Your Home, we talked all […]
DIY Natural Roll-On Deodorant – Non-Toxic Recipe
Making your own deodorant at home is so much cheaper than store-bought natural deodorants and in my experience, it works MUCH better, too! This recipe uses beeswax, coconut oil, essential oils and arrowroot or cornstarch powder to nix the stinkiness and reduce sweating. So, I’ve had a deodorant recipe here on the blog for over […]
Oils and Other Natural Hair Conditioner Alternatives to Apple Cider Vinegar
Do you want to go no-poo or already have and aren’t happy with using apple cider vinegar as conditioner? Then this post is for YOU! My no-poo post is the most popular post on my blog, but many have concerns about the smell of the apple cider vinegar, so here are some other natural, non-toxic […]
No-Poo Alternatives to Baking Soda – Some Recipes
Here are some no-poo recipes that are all-natural and great for all hair types, from straight to kinky! If you’re a die-hard no poo-er (if you think that means some bizarre practice of forced constipation, then you’re not…) that gets tired of using baking soda as shampoo because it has no poo (you miss the […]
Homemade Sun Lotion – Non-Toxic and Natural
A simple recipe for an effective, non-toxic sun lotion that’s safe for the whole family! I’ve long had a recipe for homemade body butter that contains zinc oxide, which I was using as a thickening agent. But that fabulous mineral is also a natural sunscreen. Almost all sunscreens on the market today contain chemical sunblockers (like oxybenzone) […]
Homemade Face Powder Foundation – All Natural
If I had known how easy it is to make your own face powder, I’d have done it a long time ago! It’s also the cheapest and most natural thing you could put on your face – just cornstarch or arrowroot powder and spices. Yup, that’s it! If you’re already into making your own cosmetic […]
Homemade All Natural Perfume
If you’re concerned about the chemicals lurking in commercial perfumes and would like an all natural option, then this post is for you! Make your own perfume at home with just vodka and essential oils and save tons of money in the process! And it’s surprisingly easy. I have quite the memory for scents. To […]
Homemade Bath Salts for Romance – All Natural
Here is a recipe for one amazing bath soak experience – you’ll be transported to a garden at the height of spring, with all the flowers in bloom, while feeling the stress and anxiety of the day ease from your muscles and joints. It is also an aphrodisiac blend you can use to bring you closer to […]
13 Cleaning and Body Care Recipes Using Essential Oils
I am crazy crazy crazy about using essential oils for making my own cleaning, beauty and medicinal products. They are powerful little suckers that also smell divine. Here is a roundup of most of my recipes on the blog that use essential oils, but first, we can learn what essential oils actually are and why […]
