Essential Oils

The benefits of homemade mouthwash go beyond just clean breath & a refreshed feeling. When you make homemade mouthwash, you have complete control over the ingredients you put into it meaning you can choose natural, safe, & organic ingredients that remineralize, clean, whiten, soothe, & freshen. Fully customize your recipe to fit your oral care needs. 

2023 is wrapping up and good golly it went quickly! Looking back on 2023, it was a big year for The Crunchy Moose. I published my first blog post over a decade ago (read about how I got started here). And this year I made a bold move. I took it all down, rebranded, and relaunched the site! Complete with the 2nd edition of The No Poo Method eBook! I'm thankful that you are here in the community and following along on the journey!

Oil pulling is one of my favorite healthy habits. It's easy, detoxing, supports oral health, clears up my complexion, and freshens my breath! All without breaking a sweat! 

And my favorite oil pulling hack is making oil pulling chews. When I have these handy oil pulling tablets premade in my fridge, I'm much more likely to be consistent with this morning routine.

Want to freshen your breath, whiten your teeth, support healthy gums, and soothe tooth discomfort without using synthetic chemicals & ingredients? Guess what, there's an oil for that! Actually, there are a handful of essential oils for that! Learn what essential oils to use for healthy teeth, gums, and oral health. 

Why should I make hairspray? Because it's cheap, easy, full of ingredients your hair loves, and it works! Get 3 recipes for diy homemade natural hairspray using ingredients aloe, sugar, alcohol, and essential oils. 

I'm always amazed that in a world filled with countless skincare products, it's natural alternatives that offer the most benefits. One of my favorites is tallow 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. 

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Learn how to ditch commercial shampoo & use a natural hair care routine with the no poo method. I have gone 3 years without shampoo. "No Poo" simply means washing your hair without shampoo. Yes, I still wash my hair & no, my hair doesn't stink. 

Say goodbye to short, sparse lashes & hello to fluttery, enviable eyes with a DIY homemade lash serum. You don't need to rely on expensive serums or extensions. Get DIY treatments, lesser-known beauty secrets, & lash-friendly habits. Time to ditch the gimmicks & get naturally long, luscious lashes.

Get 50% off of The No Poo Method eBook! Now through 11/30/2023. Happy Black Friday!

Do you dream of pumpkin spice all year long? Do you think pumpkin spice should be it's own food group? 

Well guess what??!! Your hair & skin love pumpkins, too! Pumpkins are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids that will soothe, moisturize, & heal. Get ready for a serious "gourd-geous" transformation! 

When you post recipes online, you get asked a lot "what brand?", "which one?", and "where do I buy it?" I gotcha! Here is a list of some of the things I bought this month, what I'm loving right now, and how I'm using it. All with a handy link to make your shopping super easy! 

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! Learn how to do the oil cleansing method and what oils to use for your skin type.

Benefits of exfoliating include promoting cell turnover, unclogging pores, & revealing brighter, more radiant skin hiding underneath dead skin cells. You don't have to pay for professional chemical peels to have great results at home. Get easy ways to exfoliate naturally without chemicals at home with dry brushing & homemade scrubs.

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. And there's a good chance that's you right now because you just googled "how to get rid of my hangover quickly" and  you landed on this page. Get some lesser known natural hangover home remedies that work.

"Makeup can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you're ugly on the inside... unless you eat the makeup!" -- Audrey Hepburn

In The Beauty Remix, you'll learn how to use nourishing, moisturizing, natural ingredients to make beauty & personal care products. Many of the ingredients you'll use can be found in your kitchen! 

So yes, Audrey, we can eat our makeup!

Wanna make soap but it sounds complicated? Melt & pour soap without lye is for you. Learn how to make melt and pour soap with recipes like morning start, mint chocolate, & sweet dreams. This is the easiest way to make homemade soap without lye or curing. 

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.

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.