Category Archives: Beauty

Winter Dry Skin? Lotion Bars to the Rescue!

I ran into a friend at the local Health Food store and we started talking about our holiday gift making – I love to hear what others are making.  She said that she had made a bunch of lotion bars … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Deodorant

I am always looking for ways to make bath & beauty items I use at home with non-toxic and non-harmful ingredients.  I did make the switch several years ago to a paraben and aluminum free deodorant, but I still was … Continue reading

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Dry Hair? Why Not Try An Egg Mask

I have dry hair and it seems to get even drier and frizzier in the winter – yikes!  I do a mayonnaise mask on my hair, do deep conditioning treatments, use coconut oil – they work, but I was looking … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Shaving Cream

So I have ventured into the making of yet another body product – shaving cream!  I have to admit that usually when I shave I use soap, but when I do use shaving cream I love the feel of my … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Hair Gel Using Flax Seeds

A couple of weeks ago, my co-worker and me were having a discussion on home product conditioners.  The conversation was around how to keep knots out of hair – I suggested using mayonnaise, olive oil or coconut oil.  My co-worker … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Sunscreen

This post was originally posted last summer. This past weekend I forgot to put my sunscreen on and got a little crisp on the shoulders – made me remember it was time to make a batch of sunscreen. Next week … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Non-Toxic Shampoo

As Stella was in the shower the other night I was informed that the shampoo was empty – not much I could do at that time.  I did find a small bottle of travel shampoo and that got her through … Continue reading

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Making Your Own Hand Sanitizer

I have been asked by many friends how to make the hand sanitizer that Stella uses – and since it is that time of year, again – I figured why not re-post.  We have been using this hand sanitizer recipe … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Lip Balm

Stella was very fortunate with all the gifts she received for Christmas.  One of her gifts was a book with recipes on how to make our own bath and body products!  With it being winter – Stella tends to get … Continue reading

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Make Non-Toxic Toothpaste

After making the tooth powder and using it for a couple of days – I decided to try and make toothpaste.  I have to say I thought making toothpaste would be a little more difficult than it was, but I … Continue reading

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