Natural homemade shampoo recipes

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Have you ever read the back of your shampoo bottle? Some ingredients of commercial shampoos not only cause potential damage to your hair but can also enter the body and blood system through your scalp. The best way to have natural control over your hair care is by making your own shampoos (moreover, it is fun and … Read more



Homemade baths: Aromatherapy, milk, oil and salt bath recipes

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Balancing Epsom salt bath recipe
Energizing salt bath recipe
Relaxing minty bath oil recipe
Honey and oatmeal milk bath recipe
Skin-softening bath … Read more



Homemade natural insect repellent recipes

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Most insect repellents on the market today are full of chemicals. Why would you want to repeatedly spray your body with unhealthful products in order to enjoy the outdoors?
Try one of these natural … Read more



How to get rid of cellulite: Natural home remedies

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Cellulite decorates thighs and bottoms of about 95 per cent of women of all ages, body types, and body weights to a greater or lesser extent. Cellulite is dimpled or uneven skin created by combination of fat, water, and “toxic wastes” that the body has failed to … Read more



How to choose carrier and essential oils for homemade cosmetics?

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Choose the one which seems most applicable to your skin:
Peach kernel oil: Rich in vitamin A, nourishing.
Apricot kernel oil: All skin types, especially elderly, inflamed and dry skin. Good for wrinkles as well as stretch marks on the body.
Avocado oil: Dry and dehydrated … Read more



Homemade body scrub recipes

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Get your skin ready for summer and pamper yourself on a budget using one of these homemade exfoliating body scrub recipes. Three main ingredients of the body scrub are: exfoliators, carrier oils, and essential oils. An exfoliate could consist of sugar, sea salt, ground almonds or wheat … Read more



Natural home remedies for damaged hair and dry scalp

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Hair can transform the way you look. However, popular products can damage the hair shaft and dry or strip the hair. A dry and itchy scalp is not only uncomfortable, it may also look unsightly. A good, natural or organic shampoo that contains nourishing botanical ingredients, along with occasional deep conditioning treatment, is all your hair really needs. If your hair is dry, damage and has lost its shine, try … Read more



Aromatherapy massage

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Massage is unique in its ability to nurture, heal and enrich health. Self-massage helps us connect with our bodies and our own health. Massaging another person is a way of communication and spending time with a friend or relation. Massage offers the following benefits … Read more