How to make citrus oil at home – it’s one of the easiest and most satisfying things you can do! Citrus fruits include lemon, lime, orange, mandarin, pomelo, grapefruit, mandarin and more! You can use any citrus fruit to make your own citrus oils! Scroll down to see recipes on how to make lemon oil, lime oil, orange oil & others at home! Benefits of citrus oils Citrus oils are rich in vitamin C, keeping your skin looking smooth and youthful Boost collagen in the skin Brighten skin Reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots Strengthen hair follicles Promote hair growth Stop thinning hair Continue Reading
Homemade Toothpaste Recipe without Baking Soda For Sensitive Teeth
Homemade Toothpaste Recipe without Baking Soda Baking soda is great for your teeth and gums, being a mild abrasive that helps scrape off plaque build-up and remove teeth stains, but it might be a bit too harsh to use on your teeth everyday plus it’s too salty – for these reasons, I prefer using it in my weekly/fortnightly natural teeth whitener recipe instead of brushing my teeth with it every day. This version of homemade toothpaste does not contain baking soda but two other simple but super effective ingredients – peppermint essential oil and xylitol, that both promote healthy teeth and gums as you will see Continue Reading
DIY Anti-Itch Hair Spray with Peppermint, Tea Tree & Rosemary Essential Oils
Your scalp can itch for a number of reasons but the most common causes of an itchy scalp include: dandruff, tight hair styles, dehydrated Scalp, allergic reaction to extensions, head lice, scalp psoriasis, inflammation, fungal infections and others. Natural Remedies for Itchy Scalp Relief Before we look at how to make the DIY homemade anti-itch hair spray, here are some good remedies, habits and tips you can incorporate in your hair care routine to soothe and get rid of that itch once and for all! Nourish your scalp with oils. If you have a dry itchy scalp, chances are your scalp is thirsty. Feed it with Continue Reading
How to Naturally Detox Your Scalp in 5 Easy Steps!
Detox is commonly associated with weight loss or getting over an addiction but did you know that even your scalp needs a detox once in a while? In fact, learning how to naturally detox your scalp is actually pretty easy. A healthy and clean scalp is the key to healthy, strong and luscious hair. Hair follicles are just like the pores on your skin – once they become clogged with sebum, dead cells, dirt, grime, pollution and product build-up, hair health deteriorates rapidly causing hair fall, lack-luster strands as well as flat & limp hair. Detox helps in thoroughly cleansing the scalp surface and Continue Reading
Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe without Beeswax
Do you hate the heavy and greasy feel beeswax leaves on your skin? Or is the beeswax scent a little too overpowering? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this homemade lotion bar recipe without beeswax is just for you! Personally, beeswax doesn’t feel good on my skin – it’s too heavy and doesn’t penetrate deep - it rather leaves a thick coat on the skin’s surface. That’s why I mainly choose to opt out of using beeswax in some of my homemade beauty products like this homemade honey vanilla lip balm recipe. The magic of this homemade lotion bar isn’t just the no-beeswax content but also Continue Reading