I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.It’s been a two month long journey for my family to get to this point. We’ve replaced a lot of commercial products containing harmful chemicals with homemade, natural products that are good for our bodies and the environment. But […]
Pamper Your Face – Phase Eleven
Even the natural, eco-conscious woman (and man) can enjoy some pampering. Here are some good, homemade remedies made from ingredients you may already have. But don’t limit yourself to this list! There are all sorts of recipes out on the internet and in books. Explore and have fun! Exfoliant: There are many, many recipes out […]
Homemade Deodorant – Phase Ten
Last week I made the homemade deodorant from My Healthy Green Family (link removed because blog no longer exists). I made her updated recipe without kaolin clay and I replaced the cocoa butter with shea butter, because that’s what I had. I was a little worried because shea butter is softer at room temperature, but […]
Homemade Toothpaste (DIY Earthpaste) – Phase Nine
Update 2/5/15: I have now been using this homemade toothpaste recipe for 2 1/2 years. I have never strayed from it and I love it. Every time I go to the dentist, I hear rave reviews about my teeth! After so long with such a great toothpaste, I feel like it’s time to update this […]
Homemade Laundry Detergent – Phase Eight
Update: I’ve since learned that you want to avoid using soap in laundry detergent because it can cause buildup that inhibits absorption. See my Zero Waste Cleaning page for my current recommendations. Today we are going to go back to My Healthy Green Family to look at her recipe for homemade laundry detergent. Not only […]