DIY Lavender Tea Tree Surface Cleaner
This guest post comes from our contributor FP Naomi. This general-use cleaner is chemical free and a gentle eliminator of harmful bacteria. Why is that important? Believe it or not, our bodies and health depend on a rich environment of microbes. We don’t want to wipe them all out. You can easily make your own surface cleaner to avoid chemicals and microbe extermination. You’ll Need (Makes 12 oz 1 Spray Bottle 1 Cup Water ¼ Cup Distilled White Vinegar 10 Drops Tea Tree Oil 10 Drops Lavender Oil Directions: Add water & vinegar to spray bottle. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enjoy a clean, lavender-smelling home! More DIY projects from the BLDG 25 Blog. Check out Naomi’s blog Numie Abbott! Tags: diy projects, diy surface cleaner, homemade surface cleaner
Les meilleures huiles végétales avec un filtre UV !
Dans un précédent article, je vous ai parlé des synergies d'huiles végétales pour cet été. Ce sont des huiles sèches déjà toutes prêtes et faciles à emporter ! Mais pour un budget plus serré, il y a également une solution très simple : utiliser une huile végétale ayant un filtre UV. En voici quelques unes ! ♣ Les meilleures huiles végétales pour protéger les cheveux des UV Avant tout, choisissez toujours des huiles bio, vierges et de première pression à froid. Attention : les huiles végétales protègent les cheveux, mais ne suffisent pas à protéger la peau !!! ❀ Huile de sésame (SPF 5) C'est la meilleure huile, la plus utilisée en protection solaire. ❀ Huile d'argousier (SPF 5) Cette huile très cicatrisante contient beaucoup de phytostérols et de caroténoïdes qui sont efficaces pour protéger les cheveux des rayons du soleil. Vous pouvez l'utiliser pure, ou en synergie avec une ou plusieurs autres huiles (de l'huile de sésame et de jojoba, par exemple!) ❀ Huile de jojoba (SPF 5)
Which Essential Oil Companies Should YOU Buy From? My surprising findings on my quest to find the best - TheHippyHomemaker | TheHippyHomemaker
I am most likely going to piss off some people with this post, but the information that I found was too good to keep to myself and keep you guys in the dark. As always, you should do your own research and question everything (even me!!). I ALMOST fell for the ploy. I got really excited, because I felt like I was about to embark on a journey into the world of “top quality essential oils”. I thought that the lines I was being fed about these oils being “Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade” (or “CPTG”), “100% pure therapeutic grade”, and “therapeutic quality” meant that these essential oils HAD TO BE THE BEST. I was about to find out that all of these descriptions meant nothing in the eyes of the FDA and the aromatherapy world; they were just that, descriptions. In my ever growing quest to find the healthiest options in my life, I began to wonder what about my essential oils? What is in a smell? You may be asking yourself, “so, which brand would you recommend I buy, Christina?”
Rețetă Cremă Vindecătoare Pentru Călcâie Crăpate
EmailShare Călcâiele crăpate pot provoca un disconfort puternic (dureri, răni, sângerare), mai ales la mers. Cauzele sunt mai multe: mersul excesiv pe jos sau statul în picioare, sarcina, circulația proastă, o infecție fungică, o eczemă sau psoriazis. Rețetă Cremă Pentru Călcâie Crăpate Călcâiele crăpate pot fi greu de tratat cu cremele și loțiunile din comerț. • 1 ceașcă de untură de porc • 2 linguri de gel de aloe vera • 5-6 picături de ulei esențial de arbore de ceai Pentru a prepara această cremă vindecătoare, nu trebuie decât să amesteci bine untura până când capătă o textură foarte fină. Transferă crema într-un borcan curat cu capac. Cum funcționează Untura de porc are un rol foarte important în această rețetă: ea acționează ca o barieră împotriva uscării pielii. Gelul de aloe vera a fost folosit ca un balsam pentru piele de mii de ani. Uleiul de arbore de ceai este probabil cel mai puternic agent natural antiseptic și antibacterian, care previne infectarea pielii. Comentarii
Want to Feel Great in the Morning? Start the Day off Right with a Morning Ritual. ~ Nicole Carlin
Tired of feeling, well, tired in the morning? Yeah, I was too. It didn’t matter how much sleep I had the night before, I still woke up feeling sluggish, blurry-eyed and plain ol’ tired. Using my knowledge of nutrition, yoga and ancient Ayurvedic health practices, I created a morning ritual for myself that not only helped increase my energy levels, but was so nourishing to my body and soul that I actually wanted to get up in the morning to start my day. I find pleasure in committing to a morning ritual. 1. Nicole Carlin, MA Sexuality, E-RYT is a dynamic, playful and fiercely feminine vinyasa, Yin and fertility yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Assistant Ed: Terri Tremblett About Nicole Harlow Nicole Harlow is an international bestselling author who teaches laser-lucid business, writing + marketing skills through her signature program, Brand Better.
If So Many Basic Grooming Products Are Filled With Toxins, What *Can* We Use?
I made the decision about four years ago to clean up my grooming routine. I’ve had severe allergies and asthma my whole life. Being a makeup artist on set, I quickly realized the effects that the cosmetic powders, sprays, and fragrances had on me. I read several books on how to live a healthier life and I became aware of the risks associated with many ingredients in my makeup. So how do I approach my personal care routine? The most important tool you can possess is knowledge of your ingredients! You can find the no-no list of ingredients here and here. Stay away from the majority of drug store products. Many mainstream cosmetics are filled with petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. It's estimated that 60 percent of what you put on your body gets into it and then stores itself in your tissues. Be wary of “greenwashing.” Companies that care about people, the planet, and profits will have their philosophy and purpose statement on their website. My Basic Grooming Routine 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 9.
DIY: Best Nontoxic Sunscreeen Ever
I probably don't need to tell you that regular sunscreen is potentially full of toxins which can do more harm than good. Of course, certain organic brands are exceptions, but when it comes to skin care and beauty products, my motto is: nothing beats DIY! Homemade recipes and vitamin cures are fun to make, often a lot less expensive than store-bought alternatives, and with a little know-how they work incredibly well. This is the sunscreen that's been protecting me and my blond and redheaded toddlers for the last two years: Ingredients 1/4 cup beeswax 1/2 cup coconut oil 2 fluid ounce raspberry seed oil 1 fluid ounce soybean oil 1 fluid ounce wheat germ oil 2 Tbsp. carrot seed oil 2 Tbsp. aloe vera gel 4 vitamin E capsules 15 drops lavender oil (or your favorite essential oil) Instructions Melt the beeswax in an old pot placed into a large pot with boiling water. Pour the beeswax and coconut oil into a food processor (I use one specifically for all my DIY recipes).
