Face Cleanser LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT YOURSELF DIY skincare is a total vibe—it’s cost-effective, customizable, and you actually know what’s going into the bottle. However, because your face is a bit more sensitive than, say, your hands, the “how” matters just as much as the “what.” For an everyday face wash, you want something balanced: strong enough to remove the day’s grime and sweat, but gentle enough that it doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight or “squeaky” (which is actually a sign of a damaged skin barrier). Here is a balanced method and ingredients on how to successfully make your own face cleanser: Take an empty glass jar and start adding all these ingredients in order. 1 cup purified water 1 cup Decyl Glucoside (Optional to level up your DIY, you can substitute this ingredient with fragrance free liquid Castile Soap) 1 tb. spoon witch hazel 1/4 cups Aloe Vera Gel 1 to. spoon Pomegranate Oil 3 drops Vitamin E 1 tb. spoon Pomegranate Extract for Anti-aging (Adding fruit extracts to your DIY products is like giving your skin a concentrated shot of vitamins and antioxidants.) 50 drops of Jasmine Essential Oil (you can substitute this oil with traditional 25 drops of lemon and 25 drops of lavender) Mix all ingredients thoroughly and use it daily 2 times a day, morning and evening. Beyond the sheer satisfaction of playing “mad scientist” in your bathroom, making your own cleanser offers some legitimate skin-health and lifestyle perks. Most commercial cleansers are designed for a 2-year shelf life, which means they’re often packed with more preservatives and stabilizers than actual “good” stuff. While the initial “startup” cost for raw ingredients (like a liter of Decyl Glucoside or a bag of Kaolin clay) might seem high, the cost per ounce of the finished product is significantly lower than high-end department store brands. You’re essentially making “Luxury” skincare at “Value” prices. To keep these benefits real, you have to be diligent. If you don’t use a preservative or distilled water, your “clean” DIY product can quickly become a “bacterial” DIY product. Freshness is a benefit, but it also means a shorter window of use! So, you either commit to it, or you don’t. But it’s worth giving it a try. Nothing else in life will never give you that satisfactory feeling of accomplishing something in your life for such a very reasonable price. Good luck and have fun with it!
Essential Oil – Based Cleaning Recipes Essential oils offer powerful ways to clean your home and refresh you spaces. I love the difference that essential oils have made for me in refreshing and in my cleaning routine. DIY home care recipes I use just have a few ingredients. I feel good about knowing exactly what I and my family is breathing and touching every single day. Essential oils are simply some of the best smelling, natural antibacterial options for home cleaning. It’s important to use safe cleaning products that do not contain dangerous ingredients that can be found very harmful to our bodies, children and our pets. Add oils to your laundry routine, sanitize the kitchen and fight mold in the bathroom, and making your house smelling fresh and clean. I have found the most effective essential oils for detoxing and cleaning your home are: Cinnamon Citrus oils (lemon, orange, lime) Eucalyptus Lemongrass Peppermint Tea tree I compiled seven of my go to quick cleaning recipes here and here they are, so screenshot them, take notes or whatever works for you… hope you love them and will be continuing using these quick recipes in your home too. Carpet Deodorizer: 1 to 2 cups of borax (depending on the area size) mix it with 12 drops of tea tree oil and 12 drops of lemongrass. Apply it evenly in your carpet and vacuum. All -Purpose Spray: Fill the empty spray bottle with plain warm water and mix it with 7 drops of lemon oil, 7 drops peppermint oil, 2 drops tea tree oil. Dishwasher/Laundry Detergent: Combine one graded bar of Castile soap, 2 cups of Borax, 2 cups of washing soda, 1 cup of baking soda, 20 drops of lavender oil, 20 drops of peppermint oil. Mold Eliminator: Diffuse 7 to 15 drops of tea tree oil to kill mold in the air. Smoke Eliminator: Fill an empty spray bottle with 4 to 7 drops of rosemary, tea tree, and eucalyptus oils and spray around the house or in smoky areas. Window/Mirror Cleaner: Fill an empty spray bottle with 1 cup of water, 1 cup of vinegar, 25 drops of lemon oil. Trashcan Refreshner: Pour 4 drops of lemon and teatree oils on a cotton ball and put it at the bottom of the trashcan to decrease odor and detoxify the air. You will be amazed on how many unnecessary cleaning products you can now throw away. Believe it or not, you can save a lot money. All these ingredients are very inexpensive and last for months. Most natural ingredients can be found in any grocery stores. Try it yourself and see how many benefits it brings you and your family, and your home!
Bath Salts (Therapy, Relaxation) Actual bath salts (like Epsom salts) have zero relationship to the drug. These are legitimate health products used for relaxation and muscle recovery. Ingredients: Usually magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), sea salt, or Himalayan salt, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), essential oils. Purpose: To soothe sore muscles, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. Safety: Perfectly safe when used as directed in bathwater. Why adding baking soda in your bath salts? Baking soda is a natural alkaline substance. When dissolved in water, it helps to soften the water. This makes it feel “silky” and helps the water penetrate the skin better. Gentle exfoliation that helps loosen dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling significantly smoother after the soak. If you have itchy or inflamed skin, baking soda is often the “secret ingredient.” It is commonly used to provide relief for: Sunburns Eczema or Psoriasis flares Poison ivy or insect bites Fungal issues (like athlete’s foot) due to its mild antifungal properties. To get the best results for a standard bathtub, use a ratio of about 1 part baking soda to 2 parts Epsom salt. Prepare your Bath Salts in advance. Take an empty jar with a lid 2 1/2 cups Epsom Salt 1 cup Baking Soda 40 drops of either eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint essential oil, (or an equal combination of the three for about 12 drops of each oil). These essential oils help reduce stress, soothe your muscles, gives a pleasant scent to your body, provides a therapeutic relaxation to your entire body. Mix everything with a fork Close the lid and keep the jar in a dry place and use it when needed. This is easier than you thought, right. Now you have a much more effective Bath Salts product than from the store. Safety Note: While it’s great for most people, avoid baking soda baths if you have an open wound, a high fever, or are pregnant, unless you’ve cleared it with a doctor first.
