Learn how to reduce chlorine exposure this summer while swimming. After swimming detox spray and protecting lotion recipes included. Do you spend a lot of your summer in the pool? I know we do! Sounds harmless, right? Well, not exactly! Most pools are full of chlorine and overexposure can be harmful.In my home I work hard to minimize the amount of chlorine we are exposed to. We use a berkey water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath dechlorinator for … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
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All Natural Solid Perfume
Learn how to make your own perfume with this simple recipe. This all-natural, solid perfume is scented with pure essential oils. Make an extra to gift to anyone on your list! I don't know about you, but I can't stand conventional perfume. It is like an instant headache for me. The same goes for cologne. My husband used to spray it on, but now he knows better. Of course, we still like to smell pretty so I had to come up with a natural solution. I needed a … [Read more...] about All Natural Solid Perfume
DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Use this DIY all natural sunscreen recipe to protect your skin against UV rays, without toxic ingredients. This sunscreen is simple to make and works great! Summer is approaching and with a few days hitting 80 degrees it has me thinking about sun protection. Making your own sunscreen isn't hard and it works great. It even passed the "all day at the beach" test, and I have the sandy sunscreen to prove it. ;) Regular sunscreen you buy from the store has a few … [Read more...] about DIY All Natural Sunscreen Recipe
DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
With these simple recipes you can make DIY jewelry cleaner for all types of jewelry. These cleaners will leave your jewelry bright and shiny without having to go to the jewelers. My mom called me the other morning asking me if I had a recipe for a jewelry cleaner. Of course I do mom! I am not a big jewelry girl, and with the exception of my wedding rings, I don't wear anything else on a regular basis. My wedding rings stay on while I'm gardening, cooking, cleaning, and … [Read more...] about DIY Jewelry Cleaner for All Types
How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
Learn how to make a nourishing hair serum with this simple DIY recipe. With a few all natural ingredients you can whip this up in less than 15 minutes! I love making natural hair products because I know exactly what is in them and they are almost always cheaper. Most hair products from the store are loaded with toxins and chemicals that I rather not have in my home, and certainly not put on my body. You can find natural options, but not without a hefty price tag! If … [Read more...] about How to Make a Nourishing Hair Serum
How to Make Homemade Conditioner | Simple Recipe Using Essential Oils
LEARN HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CONDITIONER WITH ALL NATURAL PRODUCTS, SCENTED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS. GREAT FOR STRENGTHENING THICKENING, AND HEALTHY HAIR. After sharing my DIY shampoo recipe I had several readers ask about conditioner. I have the hair type that doesn't necessary need conditioner. My hair is pin straight and extremely fine. I don't even need to brush it after showering, or really ever. My husband has the opposite thing going on. … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Conditioner | Simple Recipe Using Essential Oils
Simple Bath Bomb Recipe
DON'T LET BATH BOMB MAKING SCARE YOU, LIKE IT DID ME FOR SO LONG! WITH THIS SIMPLE BATH BOMB RECIPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WHIP UP A BATCH WITH LITTLE EFFORT. I saw bath bombs at farmer markets and at booths at the fair, and I even bought a bunch. I love a nice relaxing bath with a bath bomb and my kids even love them more. They get really excited to watch them fizz and take turns holding it in their hands to feel the bubbles.I had no desire to make them. It just looked hard to me! … [Read more...] about Simple Bath Bomb Recipe
How to Make All Natural Shampoo | Simple Recipe using Essential Oils
LEARN HOW TO MAKE ALL-NATURAL SHAMPOO WITH THIS SIMPLE RECIPE AND VIDEO TUTORIAL USING ESSENTIAL OILS. Making your own shampoo can be a very simple DIY project. Learn how to make an all-natural shampoo with this simple recipe using essential oils. You can also customize the recipe to make it even more beneficial for your hair type. Furthermore, essential oils can be used for scent as well as added benefits. After trying a few natural shampoos, I decided to make my own because it is a … [Read more...] about How to Make All Natural Shampoo | Simple Recipe using Essential Oils
5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types
THESE 5 DIY FACE WASH RECIPES ARE SIMPLE TO MAKE AND ARE ALL-NATURAL. CHOOSE THE RECIPE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR SKIN TO MAKE A CUSTOM FACE WASH THAT WILL CLEANSE AND PROTECT. Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your … [Read more...] about 5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types
How to Make All Natural Baby Wash
LEARN HOW TO MAKE ALL NATURAL BABY WASH WITH THIS SIMPLE RECIPE. THIS WASH IS GENTLE AND GREAT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN. Babie's skin is very delicate and soft, therefore using a gentle bath wash is very important. You can buy natural options but I found that making my own is cheaper and it is simple to make.With a few ingredients, you can whip up this baby wash in just a couple of minutes. We have been using this for our children for over a year and it works well on their skin … [Read more...] about How to Make All Natural Baby Wash