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Boulevard Pink: DIY Beauty - Exfoliating Lip Bubbaloo gum / Bubble Gum Lipscrub. No es la primera vez que hago lipscrub casero, incluso llegue a publicar una entrada con este tema, si queréis ver la primera receta pinchar aquí Esta vez hice algunos cambios porque tenia muchas ganas que fuera de chicle pero no sabia exactamente cómo, bueno en realidad no quería comprar extractos o colorantes, quería algo que realmente fuera barato y fácil de encontrar.

Boulevard Pink: DIY Beauty - Exfoliating Lip Bubbaloo gum / Bubble Gum Lipscrub

Por eso ayer cuando estuve en una tienda de caramelo se me ocurrió la idea de traeros una receta basada en la primera pero utilizando un chicle muy famoso, el Bubbaloo. Bubbaloo es un chicle con relleno muy dulzón y que con él podemos conseguir enormes pompas de chicle. Para elaborar nuestro lipscrub de chicle necesitamos: 1 cuchara sopera de azúcar Aceite de oliva (o aceite de almendra,canola,girasol,etc) 5 o 6 chicles Bubbaloo Paso a Paso: En un recipiente de cristal incorporar el azúcar.

Mezclar con una cuchara, la consistencia debe ser arenosa Cortar el chicle por la mitad. Coger una moneda grande y papel de cocina besotes, 25+ Blemish Busters You Can Make Yourself. Quite a list of remedies here folks!

25+ Blemish Busters You Can Make Yourself

These can be used for banishing a single pimple or two, acne, recipes for maintaining clear skin and I’ve also listed some tips at the bottom of the page to help with rosacea and a blackhead recipe. Note: If acne seems to worsen at the beginning, keep in mind that the treatments are drawing out impurities and this could be the cause. Steady applications should show improvement over time. Also results will vary so if one doesn’t do the trick, try another until finding one that works. Directions: Pick a remedy below then apply directly to blemish or whole face then let dry for at least 20 to 30 minutes before washing off (unless otherwise noted). Keep ingredients away from eyes. Aloe vera: Fresh aloe vera gel, allow to dry before washing off.Alum: (paste) 1/2 tsp alum with 1 TBS warm water.Apple cider vinegar: Recommended for acne, wipe vinegar over face with a cotton ball.

Clear Skin Helpers: Quick, Natural, Head-to-Toe Clean. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs.

Quick, Natural, Head-to-Toe Clean

Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! Shampoo and body wash, like all synthetic detergents, work equally well in hard and soft water. Homemade Stick Deodorant Recipe. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs.

Homemade Stick Deodorant Recipe

Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! In the DIY world of home health and beauty products, deodorant seems to be the the most feared replacement. Stinking is NOT OKAY in our culture, right? But aluminum crammed in your pores cannot be good for you, and it seems in recent years that store-bought deodorant is becoming less and less effective anyway. This deodorant uses a natural moisture absorber (cornstarch), a natural deodorizer (baking soda), and a natural anti-bacteria/fungal oil (tea tree oil) to keep any stink from developing in the first place. So, here’s what I suggest….make this stuff ahead and use it on SATURDAY, or a sick day, or any day you aren’t going to see anyone special, so you’ll feel secure and not look like a nut obsessively sniffing your underarms all day. Homemade Conditioner For Hair. Homemade Facial. Homemade Natural Mouthwash. Ever watched the clock hoping you could endure the burn of your mouthwash for a full minute?

Homemade Natural Mouthwash

I have never been able to stand the harsh burn of commercial mouthwash, so after reading about beneficial properties of peppermint essential oil I did what any creative DIY’er would do… set out to make my own. Antibacterial natural mouthwash We strive to create recipes that are easy to make, inexpensive, and effective – this mouthwash is all that and even has antibacterial and antifungal properties to help keep bad breath at bay. Here’s all you need to make mouthwash: Baking soda will settle to the bottom of the jar when not in use, so be sure to shake mouthwash before each use. At Home Hair Treatments. Natural help for damaged hair and dandruff One thing most of us have in common is hair.

At Home Hair Treatments

Women in general are more prone to dry damaged hair due to over processing, chemical treatments and so on. While I’m one of those women I like to consider myself a hair survivor of the 80’s. If you too were a teen in the 80’s you know exactly what I mean. We couldn’t survive a day without our Aqua Net, LA Looks hair gel, blow dryers or crimping irons. If you have dry damaged hair, split ends, dandruff or dry scalp you can benefit from this excellent all natural way to heal your hair. Homemade Laundry Detergent [Soap] Natural Deodorant – It’s Homemade It’s Easy and It Works! Making your own personal products is a blast, and you can control the ingredients.

Natural Deodorant – It’s Homemade It’s Easy and It Works!

Today we share yet another way to help you live a healthy, more sustainable and self-sufficient life. diyNatural reader Samantha said, “I was extremely, extremely skeptical. Homemade Fabric Softener and Homemade Dryer Sheets. You’re probably familiar with our homemade laundry detergent, so today let’s learn how to soften laundry (and save money) with natural fabric softener and dryer sheets.

Homemade Fabric Softener and Homemade Dryer Sheets

Also related is our tutorial on how to make wool dryer balls – they’re great for reducing drying time, softening clothes, and reducing static cling. If you want to learn WHY we make our own – and why you should too – scroll down and prepare to have your mind blown by facts revealing how dangerous chemical perfumes in commercial cleaning products really are. Vinegar Laundry Softener Vinegar is my fabric softener of choice. Aside from being a natural softener, it also removes soap residue in the washing machine and reduces static in the dryer. You can pre-mix your fabric-softening vinegar by using the following recipe: Homemade Body Scrubs [Exfoliate and Moisturize] I promised an article about a non-edible way to use your pumpkin pie spice so here it is… homemade body scrubs!

Homemade Body Scrubs [Exfoliate and Moisturize]

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub The DIY monster in me came alive again last week when I found a beautiful site featuring an article on making your own pumpkin spice sugar scrub. I remembered purchasing a similar body scrub for my sister a few years ago from Bath & Body Works that was priced between $15-$20! Knowing how much money I was about to save, I very quickly whipped up a batch, transferred it to a repurposed container, and labeled it with a cute tag (downloadable from the link above).

My mom was the lucky recipient of this fabulous spicy scrub. Homemade Shampoo – How to Make Natural Shampoo.