With all the junk in marketed products, here is a natural basic shampoo recipe without all the gimmicks. You will need these ingredients: 1 cup of liquid soap 1/2 cup distilled water 1/2 T. jojoba, olive, or avocado oil 10 drops of essential oil, optional ( if you want a scent ) In a spray bottle,…Read more »
Category: Health
Preventing Emotional OverEating
Posted by in Health Did you know Mexico has the highest obesity rating in children over the world and the USA comes in second? What can we do about it? Some people will tell you it’s the steroids in meat or the sugar in everything we eat. Well, they are partially right, but it is so much more. You…Read more »
Shield Against Winter’s Harshness
Here is a simple softner for your skin. All you need are: 1 slice of lemon, 1 cup of boiling water, 1 T. oats, 1 ripe banana, 1/2 T. almond oil or olive oil, 1/2 T. glycerin. Place the lemon in the cup of water and steep for 1/2 hour. Mix 4 T. of lemon…Read more »
Natural Insect Repellant
Posted by in Health Are you tired of pesky mosquitoes or other biting insects? Then use this recipe. You will need 8 oz. of almond oil, 1/4 teaspoon of lemon essential oil, 1/4 teaspoon of eucalyptus essential oil, and 1 teaspoon lavender essential oil. In a glass bowl, add all ingredients and stir together. Pour into a mister bottle…Read more »
Safe Blush
Did you know in ancient times, women used natural ways to add color to fabric and as make-up? The Madder root dates back 5,000 years used as a dye in linens. It was also fed to sheep to dye their wool. In Ireland, women piled a paste of simmered madder roots on their fingernails to…Read more »
Natural Eyeliner
Did you ever wonder how Cleopatra made her famous eyeliner? It only takes a few ingredients to have magnificent eyes like hers. Combine 1 Tablespoon of Argan oil, 1/2 teaspoon of kaolin clay, and 1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal together. Using a funnel, put the mixture inside a tubular container. Apply with a small brush. Most of the ingredients…Read more »
Homemade Eye Shadow
Did you ever look at the prices of cosmetics today and wish you knew how to make your own? Well, I have the recipe for eye shadow. You’ll need 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder & 1 teaspoon dried colored powder. You can find these ingredients at an aromatherapy store or craft supply store. I’ve heard rice flour mixed with a…Read more »
Antifreeze in Our Food!
I was shocked to find out that certain food companies have been using antifreeze in their products for things like thickeners. What you say? Yes, that’s correct. Betty Crocker is a huge culprit as well as a few other major companies. Read your ingredients before buying these products. It will be disguised as propylene glycol which is…Read more »
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