How to Make Natural Homemade Shampoo
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I’ve made natural alternatives for body wash, dry shampoo, and other hair care products, but homemade shampoo was by far the toughest. After lots of (failed) experiments, I finally came…
Beauty
Conventional beauty products contain harmful chemicals and additives. These natural beauty recipes are alternatives to popular products and contain beneficial ingredients for your skin.
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Healing Lip Salve Recipe
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To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade herbal lip balm. I love my homemade lipstick and tinted lip balm, but sometimes…
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DIY Coconut Milk Bath
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Not so long ago bathtime for me meant scrubbing my kid’s little fingers and toes. Now that my kids are a little older I get to enjoy a long(ish) soak…
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Should You Use Tallow for Skincare?
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What do old McDonald’s french fries and my skincare routine have in common? They both use tallow! While I don’t eat or recommend fast food fries, tallow is a nourishing…
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Sea Salt Spray for Healthy Skin
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I’m a big fan of natural sea salt and magnesium. Not only is salt important in food but salt water is an increasingly popular ingredient in skincare products for healthier…
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Coconut Oil Lotion Recipes for Healthier Skin
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I’ve gone through quite a few jars of coconut oil over the years. Our family has used it in everything from coffee to toothpaste to sunscreen. One of the most…
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DIY Calming Sleep Lotion
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Over the years I’ve adopted a few basic habits that have really helped transform my health. Prioritizing quality sleep is one of those habits. This calming sleep lotion uses the…
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Easy DIY Face Wipes
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Sometimes I’ll whip up a batch of disinfecting reusable wipes for cleaning with. I decided to experiment with making something similar for my facial routine. These DIY face wipes may…
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Homemade Sunscreen Sticks
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I’ve had fun lately creating several different varieties of lotion bars. I started with the basic recipe and realized the options were truly endless for variations. Sometimes I’ll use a…
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How to Make Natural Mascara
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The last time I posted a picture of my lashes on Instagram many of you wanted to know what I use. I finally got my homemade natural mascara just how…
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Egg White Face Mask
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Eggs can be a great source of protein. You can use egg yolk to make homemade mayo and the egg white does magical things like meringue. Another way to harness…
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How to Make a Probiotic Deodorant Bar (Easy Recipe)
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Natural deodorant has gotten really popular in recent years, but a lot of people have mixed results. This probiotic deodorant recipe doesn’t just mask the odor, it attacks it at…
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DIY Peel-Off Face Masks (With Gelatin)
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I love a good face mask. Not only can they be good for your skin, but it’s also a good way to get a little self care in. These peel-off…
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Rosemary Oil For Better Hair
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As a mom of 6, I’ve had my fair share of postpartum hair loss! And I’m not alone. By age 50 nearly 25% of women and 50% of men experience…
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DIY Lip Balm Locket Necklace
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Over the years I’ve come up with a lot of different lip balm recipes. From this Burt’s Bees dupe to this tinted lip balm with a little shimmer. This DIY…
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Magnesium Lotion For Better Sleep (and Healthier Skin)
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I’ve posted before about how to make your own magnesium oil. But I wanted to come up with something that was a little more moisturizing and even more skin nourishing.…
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Natural Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
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This natural tinted lip balm is a nourishing part of any skincare routine. Kiss dry lips goodbye and add a little shimmer to your day. This DIY is a great…
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Bronzing Lotion Bars For Glowing Skin
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Lotion bars are one of my favorite DIY beauty products. They’re compact, easy to travel with, and fun to make. I’ve created quite a few variations on my regular lotion…
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Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum DIY
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Hyaluronic acid serum (HA) has gained popularity lately for its amazing ability to improve fine lines and prevent dryness. While you can get HA fillers injected by a dermatologist, there’s…
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Hydrating Pumpkin Spice Face Mask
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I recently saw an ad from a local spa about their “pumpkin spice spa experience for Fall.” That included a pumpkin spice face mask treatment with ingredients like pumpkin, honey,…
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DIY Bakuchiol Serum With Babchi Oil
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Bakuchiol serum is increasing in popularity with more and more brands adding it to their skincare products. You can make your own an all-natural version with babchi oil (the plant…
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Rice Water For Lustrous Hair
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While our family doesn’t eat a lot of rice and other grains, they can still have their uses. Rice water for natural hair care may be trending on TikTok, but…
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Herbal DIY Face Oil
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There are plenty of retinol creams and conventional skincare products promising greater skin. But these often contain ingredients I don’t want on my face or in my body. This DIY…
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DIY Sea Salt Spray For Hair
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Second to Dry Shampoo, sea salt spray is probably my most used hair product, and it’s also super easy to make yourself! Sea salt spray or beach waves spray has gained…