Keratosis Pilaris Exfoliating Cream (DIY Recipe)
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Have you ever noticed unsightly little red bumps on your skin? If so, they may be a condition called keratosis pilaris. Conventional treatments for the issue can be rather harsh on…
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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DIY Herbal Hair Rinse for Shiny and Strong Hair
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Plenty of hair care commercials promise shiny, beautiful hair, but at what cost? This DIY herbal hair rinse recipe nourishes the scalp, boosts shine, and strengthens hair naturally without the downsides of…
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DIY Chocolate Face Mask Recipe
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Chocolate is a delicious treat, but it also doubles as a skincare ingredient. There’s chocolate in my homemade foundation powder and even in my dry shampoo recipe for those busy, greasy hair…
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Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter
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I love making natural beauty products as gifts, and homemade body butter is one friends and family always love to receive. It’s a gift that is easy to personalize with…
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Hypoallergenic Silk Lotion Bar Recipe With Tallow
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We use lotion bars all the time at our house. The concept is great — a bar that looks like soap but that you use on dry skin like lotion.…
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Soothing Sea Buckthorn Face Cream Recipe (For Oily Skin)
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I once had a friend who had to use natural lotion on her entire body every time she showered or else her skin would get so dry it flaked. This…
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Problems With Perfumes and Fragrances
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From room deodorizers to cleaning products, perfumes and fragrances are everywhere. They may be pleasant smelling, but they often contain harmful chemicals that may cause irritation or even more serious…
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How to Use Castor Oil for Hair (Grow Beautiful Hair Fast)
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I’ve been experimenting a lot with castor oil lately as a natural beauty remedy. I already use it in my oil cleansing blend each day, and I’m enjoying the results…
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Natural Nail Care 101: Tips for Healthy Nails
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Fingernails are more than just a carrier for nail polish, they say a lot about our health. Knowing how to have healthy nails is easier said than done sometimes. Nutrients…
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How to Whiten Teeth With Activated Charcoal
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Years ago, a reader from India told me about a natural way to whiten teeth and it is the only method I’ve used since that time. Her suggestion? Use charcoal…
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Luxurious Sugar Scrub Recipe for Silky Smooth Skin
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Sugar may not be good for your insides, but a sugar scrub can be very good for your skin. Those expensive scrubs in department stores and spas… they cost pennies…
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Natural Deodorant for Men: Best Kinds and How to Make Your Own
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Finding the best deodorant for men that’s natural and actually works can be the pits! I’ve been making natural homemade deodorant for several years now and I love how easy…
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Best Non-Toxic Nail Polish Options
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I’ve written about how to make just about every natural beauty product I can think of, from deodorant to mascara, but one thing I’ve never been able to find a DIY…
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7 Simple DIY Beauty Products to Make at Home
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Many conventional beauty products contain hidden (or not so hidden) harmful ingredients and many are also super expensive. I started making DIY beauty products at home years ago for these…
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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads
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There are plenty of underlying causes (and treatments) for acne, but when it comes to blackheads, they’re more of a cosmetic nuisance than a deep health problem. Still, blackheads are…
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Antioxidant Cumin Face Scrub for Glowing Skin
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Making your own face scrub (or body scrub) is one of the easiest ways to get started making natural beauty products at home. I already make this DIY Oatmeal and…
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Decadent Vanilla Mint Chocolate Massage Butter Recipe
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We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. I should re-word that to clarify that we have no vendetta against the occasion, we just try to avoid any “Hallmark Holidays” as my husband…
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How to Strengthen Hair with a DIY Hair Mask
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With exposure to things like the weather, less than great water, hair care products, and heat tools, your hair can take a beating. I use plenty of homemade hair care…
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How to Make Natural Lotion Bars (Recipe + Variations)
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At our house, we love lotion bars. In fact, we rarely use regular lotion anymore since these lotion bars are so much easier to make and work so much better.…
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Natural Hair Detangling Spray (You Can Make at Home)
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As the mother of daughters with long hair, I know the battle of the brush all too well. At certain times my daughters have had hair down to their waists,…
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How to Make a Nourishing Natural Cuticle Cream at Home
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Cuticles are one of those things that are easy to overlook. Cover them up with some cute, non-toxic nail polish and carry on, right? Unfortunately, cuticles can split, peel and even get…
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Stress Relieving Magnesium Foot Soak Recipe
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Busy schedules, kids, work, and getting a healthy supper on the table can wear a mama out. It’s easy to go a whole day without taking any time out just…
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How to Make Lavender Mint Bath Salts (Recipe)
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I used to love taking relaxing salt baths when I first got married. Now, most days, bath time just involves me washing many tiny fingers, toes and heads of hair.…
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Homemade Honey Face Mask & Cleanser Recipe
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I’ve shared before how I wash my face with oil and how that has been the best skin care routine I’ve ever used. Some readers commented that they still hadn’t…