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 »
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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 »
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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