Sometimes I make balms just to experiment with color. Sometimes they turn out to be just another balm I’ll eventually slather on my skin to try to heal the dryness. However, there are a few recipes that turn out to be quite enjoyable, beneficial and pretty. This DIY Green Tea balm turned out to be what I’ve been using on everything from my…
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I’ve not worn deodorant for many years now. Most people gasp at this but as most of you already know, deodorant is one of the most toxic daily products we can use. Not only do most deodorants contain ingredients that are harmful to our body, the concept of deodorant is harmful as well. Making DIY Pit Wipes are a quick and…
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If you’re like me and spend a lot of time outside working in hot weather, this very simple DIY air conditioner in a bottle is for you! It’s a 2 ingredient spray that will actually help cool you down in the sultry summer months! Peppermint Essential Oil does a number of tasks. Did you know that it can help relieve nausea? It’s…
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It’s finally spring again and I couldn’t be happier! This winter felt longer, colder and more desolate then usual. As I write this, I am enjoying my green view with the windows open and the birds singing! However, all this new beauty and warmer temps inevitably bring the “itchies”. So much of nature, while beautiful, can cause skin reactions. Rashes and bug…
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Many of us could use the calming or energizing benefits of essential all day long and a DIY essential oil jewelry tutorial is just what is needed to make that happen! Essential oil jewelry is an easy way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils when you’re away from your diffuser! You make essential oil jewelry with lava stones which are porous…
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I have figured out an easy DIY poo pourri copy cat recipe that really works! Toxic aerosol bathroom sprays filled with artificial fragrances should be illegal. Not only do they not work, they are offensive to the body. The good news is there is a fantastic alternative that contains only natural ingredients. Making a “before you go” homemade poo-pourri spray is the…
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When you’re in-between shampoos and need to freshen up, a DIY hair perfume mist made with your favorite essential oils is the perfect, natural solution. This DIY beauty product has turned out to be one of my most used DIYs not to mention, it’s extremely versatile. It can also be used as a linen spray, yoga mat freshener, body spray or even…
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Essential oils can be very effective when it comes to many health issues, including sleep. Whether you can’t get to sleep or can’t stay asleep, there are specific essential oils that have been proven to improve sleep. Today, let’s learn which essential oils are helpful and make a petroleum free, organic DIY sleep balm! Who can say they get too much quality…
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Using essential oils for a ringworm rash is an excellent way to find relief and eventually kill the actual rash. Reduce inflammation, calm redness and relieve itching while killing the fungus that started it all is easy to do using a few gentle, yet powerful essential oils! In this post I will also give you a recipe for a DIY ringworm roll…
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