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When it comes to DIY and getting crafty, I'll try just about anything. After over a decade of creating recipes, I've tried a lot of things. I'm very often impressed with how effective they worked as a beauty product or home remedy. But there are some recipes & tips that are stand out super stars. This is a collection of the best DIY beauty recipes and home remedies.

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. 

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. 

Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of washing, drying, and styling your hair every day? Imagine having more time, healthier locks, and natural, lustrous shine—all by simply extending the time between hair washes. Keep reading to learn how I have trained my hair to go 2-3 weeks between washes! 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morning detox shot with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and honey. This 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. 

What is oil pulling with coconut oil and does it work? How do you oil pull? Is oil pulling healthy for your teeth? What are the benefits of oil pulling? Get your oil pulling guide here.