Toiletries

Cream Deodorant

By Lena Shore / August 19, 2019 /

4 teaspoons arrowroot powder 2 tablespoons of shea butter 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda 10 drops of lime essential oil 10 drops of geranium essential oil Melt shea butter and coconut oil in microwave for 15 seconds. Mix dry ingredients into warm oils Add essential oils Put in refrigerator…

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Aromatherapy recipes to help you work

By Lena Shore / November 16, 2015 /

You can mix these and float them in some warm water close to your desk or dot on your clothes. Mind focus 3 drops juniper oil 3 drops rosemary oil 3 drops clary sage or sage oil Mental alertness 6 drops of eucalyptus 2 drops of peppermint 5 drops of basic Memory and concentration 1…

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Hair Conditioner

By Lena Shore / February 16, 2015 /

My hair has this concoction in it right now. It claims to remove build up from products, clogged pores, and dandruff. Well, I am an ardent champion of the no-shampoo group, so I won’t have any products to wash out. I don’t have any dandruff. Not sure if I have any clogged pores. But, I…

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Headache Oil or Salve

By Lena Shore / May 4, 2009 /

Salve 2 T Beeswax 2 T Coconut Oil Essential Oils (lavender oil, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, and rosemary oil) Melt beeswax and coconut oil together on medium in a saucepan. Add about 5 drops of each essential oil. Mix and pour into altoid tins, or small jars. Let cool. To use, just take some out…

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Goat Milk Soap

By Lena Shore / May 2, 2009 /

Rhonda’s Goat Milk Soap Recipe! Hello! Here is a great recipe for goat milk soap…works every time! 42 oz olive oil 28 oz coconut oil 18 oz palm oil 12.7 oz Red Devil Lye 33 oz goat milk (or buttermilk can be used too ) 1 cup ground oatmeal 4 Tbsp. raw honey fats and…

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Oatmeal Complexion Soap

By Lena Shore / May 2, 2009 /

24 ounces olive oil 24 ounces coconut oil 38 ounces vegetable shortening 12 ounces sodium hydroxide (lye) 32 ounces fresh water 8 ounces powdered oatmeal (whirl it in a blender) temps between 95 and 100 Found on soapnuts.com. Haven’t tried this yet.

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Poo-free Shampoo & Conditioner

By Lena Shore / March 14, 2009 /

I’ve been doing these for about a year and really like them. My hair feels so much better from not being stripped by normal shampoo, that I don’t actually use the conditioner any more. Stays cleaner longer, cheap as hell, and good for the environment. I keep a gallon or two made at a time…

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Homemade Deodorant

By Lena Shore / March 14, 2009 /

2 tablespoons Coconut oil 2 tablespoons baking soda 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch Combine equal portions of baking soda & arrowroot powder. Slowly add coconut oil and work it in with a spoon until it maintains the substance you desire. It should be about the same texture as the store bought kind. You can…

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Soap: My first bars of soap

By Lena Shore / February 22, 2009 /

40 oz Olive Oil 10 oz Coconut Oil 16 oz Distilled Water 6.9 oz lye 1.5 – 2.2 oz of fragrance or essential oil Wear goggles and long sleeves Get plastic or glass pitcher for lye and water. Mix and set aside. Please people, do this outside. Mix soap in separate container and heat to…

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Lotion Bars and Butters

By Lena Shore / November 27, 2008 /

Monoi Lotion Bar (soft)  6 oz Bees wax  15 oz Monoi de Tahiti  8 oz coconut oil  Slowly melt Bees wax till almost liquid, add the coconut oil and continue till almost melted, add the Monoi oil, remove from heat and stir to melt. Pour into containers. Smells divine!  All Butter Lotion Bars  2 oz.…

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