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…
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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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…
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How to Make Sugar Scrub Cubes to Gently Exfoliate Skin
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I’ve made my fair share of sugar scrubs before. I love their impressive results when they’re so simple and easy to make! This recipe kicks it up a notch by…
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Gentle Oatmeal Lavender Facial Scrub Recipe (DIY)
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I may not eat grains (that much), but they still have their uses. This oatmeal lavender facial scrub recipe helps to soothe and calm skin while gently helping to exfoliate it.…
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The Hidden Problem with “No Poo” (And What to Do Instead)
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As women, we tend to be finicky about our hair: all the curly-haired girls want straight hair and all the straight-haired girls want curls. But we all have one thing in…
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How to Use a Konjac Sponge (and Why It’s Worth Trying)
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Ever heard of a konjac sponge? It’s true … the same konjac root that makes miracle noodles also makes a fabulous facial treatment! Thank goodness you don’t need to rub…
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7 Natural DIY Makeup Remover Recipes for Happy Skin
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If we’re going to go through the trouble of applying natural DIY makeup, it makes sense to have a natural way to remove it. After battling acne-prone skin when I was younger,…
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9 Nourishing Essential Oils for Hair Health & Strength
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Maybe you ditched conventional haircare products years ago, or maybe you’re exploring more natural options. Whatever the case may be, essential oils for hair can be an integral part of…