Alternative Hygiene Products
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There are a great number of alternative recipes to make your own body creams. Check out our large pinterest account. Click this link for more on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/constablechiro/natural-body-care
HOMEMADE ECZEMA CREAM
http://diyconfessions.com/2012/11/15/homemade-eczema-creamskin-moisturizer/
1/4 cup of oats- contains healthy fats which help to add moisture to soften and repair skin.
3/4 cup of coconut oil- fat in the oil helps reduce appearance of wrinkles without irritation.
Few drops of rosemary oil {optional} - helps in toning skin and removing dryness.
1 tbsp of olive oil- contains linoleic acid, a compound not made by the body, prevents water from evaporating.
Finely grind the oats to a powder/flour consistency and set aside. Over a low heat, melt the coconut oil in a pan until it has a liquid consistency. Add in a few drops of Rosemary Oil {if adding}. Add ground oats and mix until well blended. Now, pour the olive oil into the mixture until blended.
Once all ingredients are mixed, remove from heat and pour in to a small storage container. {It filled up 1 1/2 baby food jars.} Let harden for several hours.
Apply to hands and skin as needed and feel the magic at work! This recipe lasts for a long period of time so enjoy!
Toothpaste
½ cup Coconut oil
3 Tablespoons ground calcium lactate
2 Tablespoons fine sea salt
25 drops essential oil (like: eucalyptus, grapefruit, or peppermint)
1 ½ teaspoon stevia
Homemade Coconut Oil Sunscreen 1
From: http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2013/06/homemade-non-toxic-coconut-oil-sunscreen-recipe/
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup Shea butter
1/8 cup sesame oil or jojoba oil
2 tbsp. beeswax granules
1-2 tbsp. zinc oxide powder (optional*)
1 tsp. red raspberry seed oil
20-30 drops carrot seed oil (NOTE: This is NOT carrot seed essential oil.)
Essential oils of your choice** (lavender, rosemary, vanilla, and/or peppermint …)
* Look for a high-quality, specifically for cosmetic applications... handle with care
** safer to avoid citrus oils
Natural lotion
½ cup Coconut oil
1 ¼ cup Coco butter
4 Tablespoons Olive oil and/or
Essential oils as preferred (try tea tree, peppermint, lavender, almond)
OR
1 cup Coconut oil
1 cup Coco butter
Essential oils as preferred (try tea tree, peppermint, lavender, almond)
1. Melt ingredients together over low/medium heat (4-5 min.)-- may simmer lemon rind on low heat for a few minutes for wrinkle treatment.
2. Let cool (if shaking, see #4) OR cool until soft solid in mixing bowl
3. (Add essential oils)
4. Shake vigorously, let rest and shake again OR mix until light and fluffy (about 10 min.)