How to make a cream to moisturize the skin

Outer beauty is a reflection of our health. When healthy and well-nourished our

skin glows, our hair is silky and our eyes are bright. Ironically, most “beauty”

products are anything but healthy. Often laced with dozens of chemicals,

conventional bath and beauty products are destructive to the planet's health as

well as our own. Fortunately, simple and effective alternatives are waiting to be

discovered in your kitchen cupboards. In fact, just three ingredients from your

kitchen can make most of the products you use in your bathroom – oil, baking

soda and vinegar. They are truly so healthy you can eat them. If you can't eat

your bath and beauty products, you shouldn't be using them on your body.


Natural Alternatives For Hair Spray


Juice a lemon and mix with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Keep the mixture

 stored in the refrigerator. A cup of boiling water mixed with 1 to 4 teaspoons of

 sugar also creates an effective hair spray. Pour the mixture into a mister bottle.

Apply as many times as needed, allowing it to dry in between applications. For a

natural beach waves lo


Natural Alternatives For Hair Conditioner

Coconut oil offers exceptional hydration and can be used before or after

shampooing. For thin, lightweight, or oily hair, apply before showering. For

curly, thick, or dry hair, apply after showering. Apple cider vinegar is also one of

the best alternatives to commercial conditioner. It smoothes your cuticles,

leaving your hair softer and easier to detangle. Simply mix 1/2 cup of apple cider

 vinegar with 1 cup of water. Apple cider vinegar has low pH, so it can dry some

hair types – mix a little oil with it.

Natural Alternatives For Shampoo

Baking soda is very effective at cleaning hair. Simply dissolve the baking soda in

 some water and apply it to your hair, then rinse thoroughly. For dry hair, apply a

bit of oil such as olive or coconut oil. For frizzy hair, use less baking soda or

rinse it sooner. For greasy hair, add a little lemon or lime juice. For itchy scalp,

add essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, or rosemary.

Natural Alternatives For Body Wash And Soap


Baking soda is an amazing body cleanser. Just mix a little baking soda with

water. To moisturize your skin, add a little coconut oil. For some added

fragrance, add some essential oil. Peppermint oil can stimulate and lift your

mood, camomile or lavender oils promote relaxation, and ylang ylang and

geranium oils help your overall feeling of well-being. 1 cup of Castile liquid

soap (vegetable oils) mixed with 6 drops of essential oil also makes a great body

 wash.


Natural Alternatives For Bath Milk

Mix 1 1/2 cups powdered soy milk and 1/2 cup Epsom salts together. Add a few

drops of essential oil if desired.

Natural Alternatives For Bubble Bath

Mix 1 cup of liquid castile soap, 2/3 cup of liquid vegetable glycerin, 1/4 cup of

water, and a few drops of essential oil together. Add to bath.

Natural Alternatives For Bath Salts





Mix 3 cups of Epsom salt, 2 cups of sea salt and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Add

essential oils for scent. Jasmine, lavender, and cedar create a calming bath. Citrus

scents like orange, grapefruit, lemon and tangerine are used for clarity and joy.


Natural Alternatives For Body Scrub

Mix 2 cups of brown sugar with 1 cup of coconut or olive oil. Add essential oil

for fragrance if you like. For a softer alternative, substitute all or part of the sugar

 for oats.

Natural Alternatives For Deodorant And Antiperspirant



Conventional antiperspirant and deodorant put aluminum in your body and

prevent perspiration – the body’s natural way of eliminating toxins. Baking soda

 is an incredibly effective natural deodorant. Mixing it with equal parts coconut

oil is even better. Coconut oil is antibacterial and anti fungal, so it prevents odors

 very well.

Natural Alternatives For Hair Gel

Coconut oil makes an excellent, all natural alternative to hair gel...and it

conditions your hair. Note: a little goes a long way.


Natural Alternatives For Lotion




Skin is the largest organ in the body, and chemicals from conventional lotions are

absorbed through the skin and stored in fat. A much safer lotion alternative is

pure organic coconut oil. Coconut oil helps dry skin, wrinkles, and additional

skin issues. It is naturally antibacterial, so it does not create breakouts. Coconut

oil can be combined with other oils, herbs and essential oils to create a variety of

solutions for different skin types.

Natural Alternatives For Toothpaste

Virtually all conventional toothpastes contain dangerous fluoride – a toxic

byproduct of the aluminum industry. Fluoride has been linked to numerous

diseases, including cancer and thyroid disease. Steer clear of fluoride toothpaste.

Instead, brush your teeth with baking soda. You can add peppermint or other

essential oils for better taste and fresher breath.

Natural Alternatives For Lip Balm




Use coconut oil in place of lip balm. It works well, and it's quite tasty.



Natural Alternatives For Facial Cleanser

Make a face wash by adding a little baking soda to coconut oil.


Natural Alternatives For Facial Toner



Apple cider vinegar diluted with water makes a fantastic facial toner. Use a

teaspoon of vinegar per half cup of water. Don't worry, the vinegar scent fades as

 soon as it dries. A few drops of essential oil will improve the scent. Apple cider

vinegar brightens, tightens and freshens skin. It solves dry skin and breakout

problems.

Natural Alternatives For Mascara Remover


Olive oil or coconut oil work well at removing mascara and eye makeup,

including waterproof makeup. Use one or the other, or combine the two. These

oils also moisturize the eyes and help remove or prevent wrinkles.




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