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Homemade Dry Shampoo

I need to know the ratio of baby powder and cornstarch so I can mix my own. Thank you.

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Homemade Deodorant with Ribbon Wrapped Around it

Making Homemade Deodorant

This is a guide about making homemade deodorant. Deodorant doesn't have to full of chemicals and not smell the way you would like. It doesn't have to be expensive reduce or eliminate body odor.

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Liquid Hand Soap Recipe Using Oxiclean

I am looking for a recipe for 10 gallons of liquid soap. It used Oxiclean as well as the standard ingredients.

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Make Your Own Bath Salts

All you need is 1/4 cup Epsom salts and 1/4 cup sea, kosher, or rock salt stirred together in a glass bowl for one unscented bath soak Of course, you can mix up oodles of extra to place in glass jars with tight fitting lids.

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Homemade Hair Gel

To make a homemade hair gel, dissolve 1 tsp. plain gelatin in warm water. Mix it very well, then keep it in the refrigerator in a small closed container. To use, smear it in your hair. It is pure protein and washes out easily.

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Frugal Hair Rinse

I noticed a couple of people have asked about using vinegar on the hair. Vinegar as well as lemon juice can be used as an acid rinse. Both products are used to remove any build-up from the hair and scalp.

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Fizzing Bath Salts

This recipe comes from Janice Cox's book Natural Beauty for All Seasons.

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Getting Rid of Whiteheads

What can I do regarding clogged whiteheads on my chin?

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An Easy Way To Make Scented Herbal Soaps

From the culinary to the medicinal, there are hundreds (maybe thousands) of ways to use herbs - including making scented herbal soaps. From the simple to the complex, there are dozens of methods for making soap.

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Remedy for Dark Circles Under Eyes

How do you get rid of dark circles under your eyes?

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Whitehead Remedy?

I have a lot of white heads on my cheek. Can someone please help me?

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Body Sugaring for Hair Removal

I once, many years ago, bought a half jar of NADS hair body sugaring product. It is non-toxic, edible, and it is great! Here is a version I make for next to nothing just for my eyebrows. It does hurt so pull the sock off really fast!

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Is it Safe to Use an Aspirin Face Mask?

I am into alternative homemade skin products and was reading about an aspirin face mask. You add 4 aspirin to 1 tsp of water and when dissolved apply to face avoiding the eyes. You leave on for 15 minutes. Would this be harmful? Many thanks.

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An Easy Way To Make Scented Herbal Soaps

An Easy Way To Make Scented Herbal SoapsFrom the culinary to the medicinal, there are hundreds (maybe thousands) of ways to use herbs - including making scented herbal soaps. From the simple to the complex, there are dozens of methods for making soap.


Coconut Body Scrub and Clay Body Mask

Coconut Body Scrub and Clay Body MaskI was browsing spa menus online and came across a coconut body scrub that cost $90 at the Spa. I thought to myself "Ok, I can do this myself for pennies!" Granted, my bathroom doesn't look like a fancy schmancy spa but I tried my best to make it look that way.


Apple Face Mask

Apple Face MaskChop apple up in blender. Add in honey and sage, and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Pat the mixture onto face until the honey feels tacky. Leave on 30 minutes and rinse. (for normal skin)


Personal Care Recipes from the Garden

Personal Care Recipes from the GardenMost of us make a trip to the grocery store or drugstore when we need personal care products. However, if you stop to consider the fact that most of the personal care products we buy in stores are derived from natural ingredients, a trip to the garden may be all we need. Here are some easy and economical personal care recipes right from the garden.