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Exfoliating is one of the easiest ways to give your skin a quick glow-up. Body scrubs are an easy way to exfoliate. Mix & match these ingredients to make a custom salt or sugar body scrub.Favorite combos include oatmeal & brown sugar scrub, pink lemonade scrub, & activated charcoal sugar scrub.

How to use bentonite clay for hair, skin, gut health, and digestive function. A bentonite clay hair & face mask leaves your hair & skin smooth, soft, and glowing. Learn about all the health benefits of bentonite clay.

Learn how to do the no poo method natural hair care routine. I haven't used shampoo in two years. "No Poo" simply means washing your hair without shampoo. Yes, I still wash my hair and no, my hair doesn't stink.

Ear candles are made out of linen or cotton, dipped in wax & shaped into a hollow cone shape. They have been used for thousands of years for physical support & spiritual & meditation practices. Do ear candles work? If they work, how & why do ear candles work? Are ear candles safe? Do ear candles unclog ears and get rid of ear wax? Can you use ear candles for ear infections, aches, and pressure? 

Yes, you can get rid of varicose veins naturally! No lasers needed. There are ways you can support blood flow, circulation, and healthy veins at home to prevent & reduce varicose veins. DIY Homemade Varicose Vein Attacking Body Butter with Essential Oils.

How to make a detox bath with Epsom salt. Learn what essential oils to add for the best immune boosting, muscle calming, deep breathing, glowing skin, and detoxing bath.

Washing dishes, changing diapers, scrubbing toilets, gel & acrylic manicures, fingernail polish & remover, weather changes, swimming, alcohol based sanitizer that dehydrates.....geez even simply living your best life is rough on your fingernails. Learn how to make a DIY fingernail strengthening serum for naturally strong, long, and beautiful fingernails.  Get a list of essential oils that are good for nails and cuticles. 

While there are genetic factors, there are natural ways to help prevent & avoid stretch marks. The secret is in skin elasticity. This stretch mark belly butter recipe is effective &  easy. And grab some bonus natural tips & supplements to prevent & reduce stretch marks.

This is the best one ingredient natural toner to even skin tone, reduce acne, & balance pH levels. I have been using this all natural, nontoxic, very inexpensive facial toner for over a decade. This was the first DIY beauty product I made and I've been hooked ever since. This toner is super simple, inexpensive, and effective! Learn about using apple cider vinegar in your skincare here.

Get an easy & cheap diy talc-free & fragrance-free baby powder recipe. Talc & fragrance can cause irritation. This 2 ingredient homemade baby powder is gentle & soothing without harsh ingredients.

Top no poo mistakes. Learn how to troubleshoot the no poo method. Is no poo causing dandruff? Is no poo making my hair fall out? Is baking soda damaging my hair? 

Pore strips are an effective way to get rid of blackheads and you can make them with just 2 ingredients! Sticky pore strips are designed to pull out dirt, unclog pores, and exfoliate dead skin cells.

Are my multivitamins & supplements causing constipation? Synthetic vitamins & supplements can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhea, & nausea. Many vitamins are full of synthetic ingredients, dyes, fillers, and artificial flavorings that are harmful to our digestive systems.

Hair porosity refers to how well your hair can absorb & retain moisture. Learn how to test your hair for low, high, or normal porosity. Get a printable guide on how to care for your hair's porosity level. A must for natural hair care & the no poo method.

I stopped using shampoo 1 year ago. No, I don't stink. Yes, my hair is clean. Yes, my hair is healthy. I use the no poo method natural hair care routine.

Learn how to get pH balanced hair products for natural hair care & the no poo method. The goal is to get as close to your hair’s natural pH level as possible. If your hair products are too basic or acidic, you could end up with damaged, dry, brittle, porous hair.

How to Get Started with Natural Hair Care with The No Poo Method. "No poo" simply means that I don't use commercial shampoo.  Natural, nourishing, healthy ingredients are what make natural, nourished, healthy hair.

Lots of new moms plan on breastfeeding. And lots of moms try very hard to breastfeed. And lots of moms......can't. So what is the best, natural, healthiest alternative to that oh-so-perfect breast milk? Here's a homemade goat milk baby formula recipe I used for my son.

Does no poo hair stink? Is no poo hair stinky? Can I do the no poo method while pregnant? Does no poo make your hair fall out or give you dandruff? Get all your questions answered about natural hair care with the no poo method.