If you’re a busy mom like me or you just don’t have time to wash your hair as frequently as you’d like, here’s a dry shampoo that you can easily make and use to freshen your scalp and hair in just a few minutes. By avoiding overwashing your hair with regular shampoo, you’re also not […]
There is a lot of interest in using essential oils these days. And for good reason. They offer many therapeutic benefits and be used to treat a huge host of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions. But how do you know if the essential oil you’re buying is good quality? Check out the video below […]
Many body moisturizers on the market are filled with fragrances, parabens, and other harmful chemicals, as well as fillers that don’t really do much for our skin. The good news is that it can be really easy to make an effective body moisturizer. This recipe here is particularly good for dry, itchy skin, which is […]
If you get hit with a cold, you might be tempted to use vapor rub to help you decongest and calm your coughs. Before you do though, consider that conventional vapor rub contains petroleum jelly (or petrolatum) and turpentine oil, both of which are toxic. Petroleum jelly can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or […]
I was recently asked by a friend about what can be added to pure castile soap and water to make it more moisturizing. If you’ve also found diluting castile soap with water isn’t enough for you, then you may want try adding some or all of these ingredients: jojoba oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil […]
