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.
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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!
When it comes to naturally enhancing your skin, hair, and overall beauty, there's one powerhouse ingredient that is often overlooked: chia seeds! Chia seed beauty benefits include promoting hair growth, glowing skin, and strong fingernails.
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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.
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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.
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!
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!
Ever wash your hair & it just doesn't feel clean? Does it feel greasy & waxy? Is it weighed down even though you haven't used products yet? You might be suffering from wax buildup. Here are some easy solutions and some tips to prevent wax buildup in the future. How to naturally get rid of wax buildup on hair.
Beauty sleep is not a myth. It's a scientifically proven fact that a good night's sleep enhances your natural beauty. And when you upgrade your pillowcase, your pillow could become your best esthetician and beauty therapist. Silk and satin pillowcases may reduce bedhead, split ends, acne, dry skin, and more.
Transitioning & upgrading to natural hair care can be challenging. Follow these tips to make the transition to natural hair care & the no poo method. Learn what brush & products to use & how to care for your hair type with the no poo method.
Scritch and preen focuses on scalp stimulation & natural oil distribution. With this method you avoid stripping your hair of natural oils resulting in healthier hair. Learn about the benefits of scritching & preening for natural hair care with the no poo method.
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Imagine waking up every morning with hair that's so soft, shiny, and manageable that even Rapunzel would be jealous -- without any hidden chemicals or harmful ingredients! Stick with me & I'll show you how!
"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!
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
