Natural Laundry Care with Soap Nuts. I’ve posted before my homemade recipes for liquid and powdered laundry detergent , but I’ve also been experimenting with another even more natural method that I wanted to share. To be fair, I must admit that when I first heard about this method a few years ago… I thought it was crazy. Of course, there have been times when I also thought cloth diapering, making my own soap, and keeping chickens were all crazy ideas too… What Are Soap Nuts? According to Mountain Rose Herbs : “ Soap nuts are found in both the eastern and western hemispheres, but are native to India and Nepal. Homemade Shampoo, Conditioners & Color Enhancers. Looking for cheaper alternatives to washing your hair (or something with more natural ingredients)?
I’ve moved the homemade shampoo, conditioner and color rinse recipes and tips onto this page for better organization, there’s a lot here to get you started. Enjoy! First up, here’s an easy way to give natural color a boost without harsh chemicals or dyes. Directions: Mix 1 cup of shampoo with 1 cup of the following: Blondes: Steep 1 tablespoon chamomile, calendula or powdered rhubarb root in 1 cup boiling water for thirty minutes.Brunettes: Add 1 cup strong black coffee *OR* water in which is steeped 1 tablespoon powdered black walnut shells, allspice, or cloves for thirty minutes.Redheads: Add 1 cup red wine and/or real orange juice, *OR* water in which 1 tablespoon red hibiscus or 2 tablespoons red clover have been steeped thirty minutes. To Brighten: (with 1 cup of shampoo) Source: Ageless Natural Beauty By Sally Freeman Bring Out Highlights: craftster.org naturemoms.com avocado.com. Shimmer and Shine with Homemade Herbal Shampoos.
Having strong, beautiful hair doesn't require exotic hair treatments, or cost a fortune.
Simple, homemade products can keep your hair healthy, bouncy and full of shine - and they're easier to make than a pot of soup. Great-looking hair is something everyone desires, and it is not difficult to achieve. If you eat a well-balanced diet, drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest, your skin and hair will show it. Although proper hair care and conditioning are vital, the most important thing you can do for your hair is to keep it clean and well nourished. Homemade Shampoo. Battle of the Homemade Glass Cleaners. Alvin Corn - The Winning Homemade Glass Cleaner!
Last year, I tried to make my own glass cleaner with black tea and vinegar. It was disastrous. Ashley's Homemade Adventures. I have tried so many recipes for homemade shampoo.
I am going to share a little bit of my experiences with you, then let you in on my shampoo recipe. This is probably going to be a pretty long post, but please bear with me… you will learn a lot I promise :) After reading about the chemicals in store-bought shampoo I was determined to find an alternative. Natural Homemade Shampoo Recipes - How to Make Organic Hair Shampoo. Natural Homemade Shampoo- Easy Recipe.
I’ve made natural alternatives to most of our household products and toiletry product, but shampoo was by far the toughest. I tried the “no-poo” method, which has great results for some, but did not work on me at all (and I have some terrible Christmas pictures to prove it!). If you have coarse hair that isn’t naturally oily, this method may be great for you! I have baby-fine hair and it didn’t work for me. I also missed the foaming aspect of shampoo (I know… the “foam” in regular shampoo is made by chemicals and detergents…) Homemade Natural Lip Chap Recipe.
Natural Skin Care with the Oil Cleansing Method. Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe. How to Make Natural Toothpaste. Simple Homemade 3-Ingredient Facial Oil Moisturizer - Customize It For Your Own Gorgeous Skin. Shoot, you guys.
I owe so many of you an apology. For years, so many of you have been asking about what I use to moisturize my face. TLC Style "DIY Tinted Beet Lip Gloss" DIY: Homemade Green Tea Facial. Skin care you can also drink or eat sounds healthy, but does it work?
According to Hiroko Tabuchi's article in the WSJ, skin-products expert Lina Tanaka believes the medicinal properties of green tea make it great for your daily skin care regimen too. How does green tea help your skin? Cucumber-Honey Toner. This light homemade toner is perfect to clarify and tone the skin.Cucumber-Honey Toner - Makes 1/2 cup - Ingredients.
5 Natural Blemish Busters" A week before the holiday party you run through the checklist: Fabulous party dress?
Check. Killer heels? Check. Salt Soap Tutorial by Ladybug Soapworks. Note: These instructions are written for someone who has experience making soap and knows the potential dangers due to working with sodium hydroxide. 1.
A sample recipe would have 80% coconut oil and 20% liquid oils. I like to use Avocado oil and castor oil as my liquid oil components. The Succulent Garden nursery. Most succulents are very hardy and, unlike many other plants, thrive on neglect! They require minimal care and, by following just a few simple guidelines, will do well. Light Succulents can be grown either inside or outside but, like other plants, they need plenty of light.
Most require either filtered sun most of the day or 1 to 2 hours of direct sun each day. Many will survive quite well in full sun, but in summer you will need to introduce them in stages: 1-2 hours the first week, 3-4 hours the next week, then all day. Water The amount of water required depends on many factors: type of container (terracotta dries out faster than other pots), size of container, height of container, time of year, position, heat, humidity etc. During the warmer months water thoroughly then let the soil go dry before rewatering. During the cooler months, water less frequently and less deeply. Most succulents have shallow root systems. Fertilser.