better for you and your budget - cheap and chemical free
lip scrub: 2 tsp coconut oil + 3 tsp sugar. add peppermint to taste
dry shampoo: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cocoa powder (add more or less to colour). add 2 drops of essential oils per tbsp of dry shampoo mix (optional) - add tea tree or citrus oils for their oil reducing properties, add lavender or rosemary oils to promote a healthy scalp
shampoo bar: ¼ cup castille soap (essential), ¼ cup coconut milk (essential), ½ tsp vitamin e oil, 20 drops rosemary & lavender essential oils, 1 tbsp bentonite clay. mix well, pour into ice cube tray and freeze
deep conditioner: rub coconut oil or jojoba oil into the ends of your hair and leave for half an hour before shampooing
makeup remover: coconut oil + tea tree essential oil to help fight spots + vitamin e or jojoba oil to nourish skin. rub off makeup with product and wash off thoroughly with warm water and a towel
activated charcoal mask: 1 tbsp bentonite clay + 1 tbsp activated charcoal + water to make into a paste. apply to face and leave to dry, remove with a warm towel
toner: brew loose leaf green tea as normal, place in a clean, empty spray bottle and spray on face after cleansing. dilute if you have sensitive skin
whipped body butter: ½ cup shea butter, ½ cup cocoa butter or mango butter, ½ cup coconut oil, ½ cup light oil (e.g. jojoba or olive), 10-30 drops of essential oil for smell (optional). place a glass bowl over simmering water, place all ingredients except the essential oils in the bowl, heat and stir until all ingredients are mixed. remove from heat and add essential oils. place in the fridge for an hour until starting to harden but still soft. use an electric whisk until light and fluffy. return to the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set. keep in a cool dry place.
body scrub bar: mix used coffee grounds and coconut oil. place in ice cup tray and place in the fridge. use one ‘ice cube’ at a time
toothpaste: 2/3 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsp peppermint extract, filtered water to desired consistency. add coconut oil or activated charcoal for whitening toothpaste
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