The haircare product industry is an 85+ billion dollar industry1. There are endless options on drugstore and beauty store shelves, but I don’t like buying them for a few reasons. Not only are they expensive, but they usually come in plastic containers that aren’t easy to recycle. Not to mention the endless chemicals involved, and animal cruelty concerns. Ultimately, all the ingredients I need are … Continue reading Home remedies for healthy, shiny hair
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I’ve seen a lot of content around “zero waste” living and for me, this will never work. I live in a city and there are certain realities to that. But living in the city means I have to look at my trash (and my community’s) daily as it piles up on the sidewalk. It’s made me think seriously about ways I can reduce my overall … Continue reading Tips for reducing waste in a city apartment
Lemon essential oil is a natural disinfectant. It eliminates allergens, germs and grime without leaving a chemical smell or a sticky residue. You can create your own cleaning products by combining lemon essential oil with common household staples. Whether you’re looking to save money long term or , these techniques are quick and easy. 1. Laundry Eliminate mildew smell from damp clothes using lemon oil. Before washing, add … Continue reading 5 ways to clean with lemon essential oil
Here’s 10 steps to whiter teeth at home! Whitening your teeth at home is a combination of good habits, and knowing which foods and household items are effective in brightening your teeth. 1. Brush after you have any of these: I’m not saying give these up. Just try to brush after you enjoy them: Red wine Coffee Some types of tea: Irish breakfast tea, for example … Continue reading 10 Ways to Whiten Teeth Naturally
Tea tree essential oil, much like peppermint essential oil, is very powerful and can be used to tackle heavy tasks. It’s great for a variety of uses; everything from skincare to household cleaning. Warning: Tea Tree essential oil cannot be ingested. Do not ingest tea tree essential oil in capsules or add it to any food or beverage. But it’s great for external use! 1. Tackle germy surfaces … Continue reading 10 ways to use tea tree essential oil
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