Here in The Crunchy Moose community, we have a lot of unpopular opinions. The mainstream beauty industry is flooded with synthetic, expensive products that promise miraculous changes that rarely deliver. And often I find that grandma's natural home remedies & beauty tips work better and faster than anything I can get at the store.
It may not be popular, but we know that the real super-stars are in age-old natural remedies and DIY recipes.
Top 10 Unpopular Opinions:
#1: Beef fat makes the best lotion!
- Tallow is a nutrient-rich skin remedy that's been used for centuries. This natural wonder goes beyond just moisturizing, offering a range of surprising benefits that can improve your skin, reduce inflammation, and heal.
- Learn how to render tallow and make tallow lotion here.
#2: Putting garlic on your feet is awesome!
- I make GOOT anytime anyone in my house even thinks about sniffling, coughing, or sneezing. It's great for preventative care (like when something is going around your child's school) & boosts immunity.
- Next time you feel like you're coming down with something, give this a try.
- Learn more and get the recipe here.
#3. Apple cider vinegar should be put on your face!
- It's cheap. It's easy. And it's effective!
- Apple Cider Vinegar reduces acne, reduces pore size, evens skin tone, and balances pH levels.
- Learn more:
#4: Washing your face with oil is good for your skin!
- Oil and water don't mix. So putting oil on your face and rinsing it off with water will leave you with an oil spill of a mess, right? And if you already have oily skin, adding more oil is the worst thing to do, right? Wrong! Actually, the exact opposite happens!
- Using skin-friendly oils to cleanse your face leaves your skin happy, moisturized, and balanced.
- Plus, it doubles as a makeup remover & can even remove waterproof makeup!
- Learn what oils to use for your skin type here.
#5: Going longer between washes makes your hair healthier!
- Going longer between washes preserves your hair's natural oils, makes your hair stronger, supports a pH balances scalp, and save time & money.
- Learn the exact way I trained my hair to go 2 weeks between washes here.
#6: You can cure sensitive teeth without a dentist!
- I used to have sensitive teeth. I used to use a maximum strength sensitive toothpaste. I used to use a numbing gel I got from my dentist everyday. And I STILL had sensitive teeth & gums.
- And then I started making DIY, nontoxic, homemade toothpaste. My sensitive teeth are a thing of the past.
- Get the DIY toothpaste recipe here. And check out the holistic dental series here.
#7: The best energy booster is a shot of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar!
- This morning shot is an easy, inexpensive, and gentle detox you can do daily.
- When I take this daily, I notice increased energy, better breathing, and less bloating.
- Get the recipe here.
#8: Kombucha is delicious and easy to make!
- Kombucha is beverage produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria.
- It's bubbly, delicious, and full of probiotics that your gut loves!
- Learn how to make it here.
#9: Applesauce should be put in your hair!
- Ever wash your hair and it just doesn't feel clean? Does it feel greasy & waxy? Is it weighed down even though you haven't used products yet? Friend, you might be suffering from wax buildup.
- Wax buildup is typically caused by either the products you're using or the quality of your water.
- Get the surprising tips to clarify your hair here.
#10: You don't need OTCs to cure a hangover!
- We've all been there, that morning-after feeling when you wake up with a pounding headache, queasy stomach, and an overall sense of regret.
- Get natural hangover cures here including oil pulling and activated charcoal.
Together, we're challenging the norms and redefining health & beauty in the healthiest way possible! Embracing a healthier lifestyle one DIY recipe at a time!
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