natural alternatives – Page 2

Hair Masque – Dry Ends or Frizzy Hair

If hair “ends” are dry/frizzy, coat them with a little bit Organic Virgin Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil as a “hair masque”. Leave overnight.

D.I.Y. Toothpaste (Coconut Oil)

Quick and easy DIY Toothpaste using Coconut, Palm, or Olive Oil and a couple of drops of an appropriate tasting essential oil.

Vinegar Deodorant

Vinegar doesn’t allow bacteria to grow; bacteria causes the bad odour. By spraying some vinegar (& water) on your underarms before dressing, you can stop the smell.

Homemade Oily Hair In-Between Washes Remedies

If you have switched to natural shampoo, your hair can get a little oily as it readjusts, so use these great homemade chemical-free tips in-between washes.

D.I.Y. Toothpaste (Monthly – Bicarb)

Once a month, try this homemade toothpaste, it removes stains and gets into crevices that might be forming into cavities.

D.I.Y. Conditioner (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo (although a bit stinky!) is a great companion to the bicarb soda shampoo as the bicarb opens the hair cuticles to wash and the vinegar closes the hair cuticles to condition and smooth. After the shower, use a couple of drops of essential oils to give it that “freshly washed” smell.

D.I.Y. Shampoo (Baking Soda)

We only use shampoo because of clever marketing. Shampoo strips the natural oils from our scalp and adds toxins and chemicals directly to our bodies. Use Baking Soda once a week to open and clean cuticles, remove excess oils and dirt and alkalize pH levels.

All Hair Recipes on one page

Here’s a quick list of homemade chemical/toxin-free hair recipes

Homemade Deodorant (Bicarb & Coconut Oil)

Aluminum is the main ingredient of most deodorants that we purchase today. It is effective as an antiperspirant, but it messes with your hormone levels, is linked to cancer especially breast cancer as well as Alzheimer’s disease. Make your own deodorant or purchase natural aluminum-free deodorants. Here is the recipe I use.

D.I.Y. Toothpaste Recipe (bicarb, seasalt, vinegar)

Baking Soda, Vinegar, Peroxide, SeaSalt, combined can be used for a once monthly clean of your teeth.