Do you suffer from dry, cracked feet? Then you’d benefit from this heel cream recipe. All you need is ¾ cup coconut oil, ½ cup shea butter, 15 drops of lavender essential oils, 15 drops of tea tree essential oils, and a glass jar with a lid. Mix all of those ingredients together, and you have a cream that will fix your cracked heels right up. Once you’ve used this a few times, you no longer have to feel afraid to wear your flip flops this summer. (via Fun Happy Home)
If you’re afraid to use deodorant with cancer-causing ingredients like aluminum, you may be someone who spends a lot of money on all-natural deodorants. But did you know that you can make your own with just a few ingredients? All you need is 3 oz distilled water, 2 tsp fine Himalayan pink salt, 1 oz witch hazel, 1 tsp baking soda, 10 drops essential oil of choice, small funnel or Pyrex measuring cup, 4 oz amber glass spray bottle. First, heat the water until it’s very warm. Dissolve the salt and baking soda into the water. Then, add your witch hazel and drops of essential oil. All of this can be poured into a glass spray bottle, and used as spray-on deodorant. (via Beauty Munsta)
Have you ever tried the “no poo” method? As in- never using shampoo on your hair? If you’re trying to give up chemicals on your scalp, you may want to go for an herbal hair rinse. There are different recipes for different colored hair, so here’s what the blondes out there need to use: 2 parts chamomile, 1 part calendula, 1 part yarrow and 1 part lemon juice. There is also a vinegar hair rinse that you can try, as well. (via Pronounce Skincare)
Looking for an all-natural bubble bath for your kids? Here’s a recipe you can use to suds up your next bathtime; unscented castile soap, natural body wash, vegetable glycerin, and essential oils. Simply add all of these ingredients together, and you’ll get a mixture that suds up, cleans the body, and smells great, too. (via Happy Home Happy Heart)
Some of you out there may be concerned with using shower gel that has sulfates in it. So here’s a recipe for a DIY shower gel that you can make at home: Combine distilled water or hydrosol, Coco glucose (Plantapon SF), Lactic acid and preservative. You can also add essential oils for scent, and food coloring if you want to tint the shower gel. Buying more than one bottle like you see in the photo above gives you the option to make a variety of different scents depending on the type of essential oil you have on hand. These would make great gifts to give your family and friends around the holidays.(via Country Hill Cottage)
In case you didn’t know, chemical sunscreens can mess with your body’s natural hormones. If you want to make a DIY sunscreen, you’ll need: a double-boiler, a kitchen scale, a face mask to stop you for breathing in the zinc oxide, containers, 90g coconut oil, 65g carrier oil, 28.5g beeswax, 27.5g shea butter, 40g zinc oxide – I strongly suggest non-nano, uncoated zinc oxide, and 1/2t vitamin E. For full instructions on how to make this, check out Pronounce Skincare.
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Night cream helps to prevent wrinkles and keep your skin soft and supple for a long time. Here’s what you need to make your own: a glass jar, 41 grams or 3 Tbs sweet almond oil, 13 grams or 1 Tbs rosehip seed oil or evening primrose oil, 5 grams or ½ Tbs cocoa butter wafers, 5 grams or ½ Tbs beeswax pellets, ¼ tsp vitamin E Oil, 25 drops lemon essential oil, 12 drops geranium essential oil, 5 drops carrot seed essential Oil, and ¼ cup water or floral hydrosol.
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There are a lot of expensive teeth whitening kits out there, as well as special brands of toothpaste that will promise to lighten several shades over time. But in reality, you can make a simple DIY recipe to lighten your teeth at home. All you need is 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and a small storage container. Mix the ingredients together, and keep it in your bathroom cabinet every time you want to brush your teeth. (via One Crazy Mom)
Never heard of a shower steamer? These are a product that scents the steam during your shower so you can have a daily aromatherapy session in your bathroom. Here’s what you need to make them: baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, essential oils of choice, water, almond oil, mica powder, spray bottle with water, and silicone molds. For full instructions on how to make these, check out the Fitasa Mama Bear blog. (via Fitasa Mama Bear)
If you want your hair to feel extra soft, try using a leave-in-conditioner. Here’s what you need to make your own: ¼ cup distilled water, 1 tbsp full fat coconut milk, and 2 – 10 drops of essential oil (optional). You also need a fork and whisk, 2 oz spray bottle, ice cube tray, and a blender. Check out the Mommy Potamus blog for the full breakdown on how to make this DIY leave-in-conditioning spray. (via Mommy Potamus)
If you’re curious to try the no-poo method of washing your hair, consider this hair tea or herbal shampoo. You’ll need 1 tablespoon powdered shikakai, 1 tablespoon powdered reetha, 3/4 tablespoon powdered amla, 1/2 tablespoon neem powder, 1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon, a fresh sprig of rosemary, a few drops essential oils of your choice, and about 3 cups water to reconstitute and cool off. The equipment you need is a medium sized pot, a mesh strainer, a clean washcloth, tea towel, or even cheesecloth for straining further, and a 32 ounce container. For full instructions on how to make this, check out the Love Love Thing blog. (via Love Love Thing)
If you shop at Lush, you’ve already seen shampoo bars. They lather really well, and last a lot longer than shampoo in the bottle. In order to make them, you’ll need 10 oz (283 g) water, 4.25 oz (120 g) sodium hydroxide (lye), 8 oz (227 g) coconut oil, 3 oz (85 g) avocado butter, 3 oz (85 g) shea butter, 4 oz (113 g), castor oil, 8 oz (227 g) olive oil, 5 oz (142 g) rice bran oil, and 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemongrass essential oil. The instructions on how to get these ingredients to turn into solid bars can be found at the blog called The Nerdy Farm Wife. (via The Nerdy Farm Wife)
Solid perfume isn’t as popular nowadays as it was in the past, but it’s still a really useful thing to have. You can make a DIY version of any scent you like. What you need to get started is: organic beeswax pastilles, essential oils or your favorite designer perfume, wonder oil or another carrier oil, and a little container with a lid to hold your perfume. The instructions on how to make this are on the blog called Confessions of an Overworked Mom. (via Confessions of an Overworked Mom)
A great gift to give and receive is homemade soap. And lavender scent is calming and helps you sleep, which makes it a popular choice when it comes to soap-making. All you need to make this is 4 cubes (each cube equals 1 ounce), goat milk soap base, lavender essential oil, dried lavender flowers, knife, soap mold, glass measuring cup, a fork, a microwave oven or stove and double boiler full of water, and a small spray bottle full of rubbing alcohol. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out Condo Blues. (via Condo Blues)
Body butter is great for moisturizing yourself. Typically, it’s a lot thicker and richer than your traditional lotion. In order to make it, you need 1 cup raw cocoa butter, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup almond oil, an electric hand mixer, and a double boiler. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out Today’s Creative Life. (via Today’s Creative Life)
If you have dry, peeling lips, you may want to try a lip scrub or polish. The ingredients you need are: 1/4 cup white granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, vitamin E capsule, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil. Combine all of these ingredients together, and put it in a container to save for repeated use. This could be great for yourself, or to give as a gift to someone you love. (via Bitz N Giggles)
Looking for a new face wash to help your skin glow? Try this honey face wash. You need 1/3 cup raw honey, 2 tsp evening primrose oil OR rosehip seed oil, 1 tsp jojoba oil, 2 TBSP distilled water or hydrosol, 10 drops each cedarwood, tea tree, lavender and geranium essential oils. There are different recipes for different skin types as well. Check them all out on The Herbal Spoon. (via The Herbal Spoon)
Face masks help to hydrate and heal your skin. They stay on for about an hour before you wash them off, but they work like a charm. In order to make this DIY banana face mask, you need: 2 tsp. coconut oil, 1 egg white, ½ banana, Cinnamon (optional), Honey (optional), Avocado (optional), and a 4 oz. mason jar. Combine the ingredients together, and slather it all over your face. It’s easy to make, but make sure to use it quickly, since the ingredients will go bad if you hold onto it for too long. (via Freebie Finding Mom)
Many of you out there have probably purchased those nose pore strips before. But did you know that you can make your own? All you need is 1 packet of gelatin (one 1 tablespoon), 1 tablespoon of milk, 1 sheet of toilet paper, 2-3 drops tea tree oil, flat makeup brush, and a small microwave proof bowl. For full step-by-step instructions on how to make this, check out Natural Living Ideas. (via Natural Living Ideas)
At the end of the day, you want to remove a full face of makeup. But sometimes, it can dry or strip your skin if the product is too strong. This DIY makeup remover only has two ingredients: vitamin e oil and jojoba oil. Combine those two together, and you’ve got an oil-based makeup remover. Just remember to wash your face afterwards. (via Empowered Sustenance)
If you’re like me, you’ve experimented with different liquid eyeliners over the years. This one is non-toxic, and only uses 3 ingredients: coconut oil, aloe vera and activated charcoal. That’s all you need! Mix these three ingredients together, and use a brush to apply the eye liner to your eyes. We’re not sure how long it lasts, but you can find out more from the blog called The Coconut Mama. (via The Coconut Mama)
We wear foundation on our skin every day, and yet so few of us stop to check the ingredients list. In reality, we’re putting on so many chemicals that sit on our pores all day long. Here is a DIY foundation recipe that’s organic and toxin-free. What you need to get started is a double-boiler, kitchen scale, whisk, container for finished product, 1.5oz almond oil, 1oz shea butter, .5oz cocoa butter,.5oz beeswax, 1/8t vitamin E, .5oz zinc oxide, cacao powder, and cinnamon. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out Pronounce Skincare. (via Pronounce Skincare)
A lot of companies out there sell multi-use sticks that combine blush and lip tint together into the same product. But did you know that you can make your own? The ingredients you need to make this lip tint and bush are: rose mica powder, cacao powder, kaolin clay, and shea butter. For the full instructions on how to make it, check out the Mommy Potamus blog. (via Mommy Potamus)
Looking for a sun kissed skin tone just in time for summer? Here’s how to make your own bronzer: 1 Tbs. cinnamon powder, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, 2 tsp arrowroot powder , and 15 drops of lavender or rosemary essential oil. For full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)
If you’re into skincare, you may have already purchased vitamin C serum. It helps to heal your skin, and it keeps it healthy for a long time. The only issue is that it can be expensive, especially fro high-end brands. Here’s the ingredients you need to make it on your own: 1 teaspoon vitamin C powder, 1 teaspoon distilled water, 1 teaspoon glycerin (optional), ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E (optional), and a small amber or dark glass bottle. For full instructions on how to make it, check out the Primally Inspired blog. (via Primally Inspired)
Finding the perfect mascara is tricky. Sometimes it clumps, or bleeds, or flakes off into your eyes. So if you’re getting toxic bits in your eyes, that can’t be good! Here’s what you need to make a DIY all-natural mascara: 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 tsp shea butter, 1 1/2 tsp beeswax, 2 tsp jojoba oil, 2 capsules activated charcoal, and 2 drops vitamin E oil. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Real Food RN blog. (via Real Food RN)
Here is yet another recipe for making a powder based foundation: arrowroot powder, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, jojoba, olive, or almond oil. With so few ingredients, you can feel confident knowing that your skin isn’t getting clogged with harmful chemicals. For full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)
Eye cream helps to alleviate wrinkles around the eyes, and it can give you a bit of pep in the morning before you apply your makeup. The ingredients you need to make coffee eye cream are: .5 oz. coffee infused oil, .25 oz. jojoba oil, .25 oz. rosehip seed oil, .75 oz. shea butter, .75 oz. cocoa butter, 1/2 mL (about 10 drops) lavender essential oil, 3 drops chamomile essential oil and 5 drops vitamin E oil. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Soap Deli News blog. (via Soap Deli News)
Everyone loves to relax in the bathtub, and you can make your own bath salts very easily. You need the following ingredients: glass test tubes, epsom salt, coarse sea salt, essential oils and dropper, glass measuring cup, spoon, food coloring, funnel, and labels (optional). For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the DIY Inspired blog. (via DIY Inspired)
Have dry skin? Try out this all-natural facial oil moisturizer. You need the following ingredients: 2 oz glass dropper bottle, 2 oz argan oil, 15 drops frankincense essential oil, and 10 drops lavender essential oil, For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Don’t Mess With Mama blog. (via Don’t Mess With Mama)
If you need to scrub away dry skin, try using sugar scrub. You need the following ingredients: coconut oil, granulated white sugar, essential lime oil, and shredded coconut. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out The Idea Room blog. (via The Idea Room)
Here is yet another great mascara recipe for you to try. You need the following ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil, 4 tsp aloe vera gel, 1/2 – 1 tsp bees wax pellet, 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (for black) or cocoa powder (for brown), and a clean mascara container. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)
Coffee is a great exfoliator, and so is sugar. Combine the two together, and you’ve got an amazing DIY scrub on your hands. You need the following ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut oil, 10 drops cinnamon essential oil blend, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, and 1/2 cup finely ground coffee. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Creative Green Living blog. (via Creative Green Living)
Here is yet another type of exfoliating scrub, this time for your face. You need the following ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda, 8 drops frankincense, and 8 drops lavender. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Don’t Mess With Mama blog.(via Don’t Mess With Mama)
At the end of the day, you may need to wipe off all of the makeup and other things that you’re trying out on your face. But if you want to save the environment, it’s best not to use disposable wipes. You need the following ingredients: 2 cups distilled water, 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil, 5 drops melaleuca essential oil, 5 drops grapefruit essential oil, optional: Few drops of vitamin e or aloe, and an old, clean t shirt or towel. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Happy Money Saver blog.
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Love to experiment with eyeshadow colors? Try going all-natural with these different shades of DIY eyeshadows. You need the following ingredients: arrowroot powder, shea butter, cocoa powder, nutmeg, dried beet powder, turmeric, and allspice. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Thank Your Body blog. (via Thank Your Body)
Apple Cider Vinegar is great for you both inside and out. You need the following ingredients: In order to make this, you only need three ingredients: raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, distilled water or hydrosol, and witch hazel extract. For the full instructions on how to make this, check out the Mommy Potamus blog. (via Mommy Potamus)
