Shampoo

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 110 ml water

Directions:

1. In one cup, mix the baking soda with the 60 ml of water.
2. Apply this to your roots and let it sit for one minute.
3. Then, scrub the mixture into your scalp.
4. Rinse.

Troubleshooting:

• If your hair becomes frizzy, try using less baking soda or leaving it on for a shorter period of time. Adding honey may also help.

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Dry Shampoo

Ingredients:

• 60 ml cornstarch or cocoa powder for dark hair
• 1 tsp crushed lavender or another fragrant herb

Directions:

1. Sprinkle enough of the mixture to cover all hair.
2. Make sure you brush the mixture through your hair. 

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Conditioner

Ingredients: 

• 2-4 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar - the amount will vary depending on your hair. Start with less and move up to 4 tbsp over time. 
• 450 ml of cool water
• 1-2 drops lavender oil or rosehip oil (optional)

Directions:  

1. Mix the apple cider vinegar, water, and essential oil (optional) in a bottle.
2. After shampooing and rinsing your hair, pour the mixture over your entire scalp, allowing the mixture to run through your hair.
3. Leave the mixture in for about three minutes.
4. Rinse - any lingering vinegar smell will leave once the hair is dry. You will find you need to wash your hair fewer times a week. Make sure not to use this rinse every day. 

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Toothpaste

Ingredients:

• About 120 ml coconut oil
• 2-3 tbsp of baking soda
• 2 small packets of stevia powder
• 15-20 drops of peppermint or cinnamon essential oil
• 10 drops myrrh extract (optional)

Directions: 

1. Melt or slightly soften coconut oil.
2. Mix in other ingredients and stir well. If using semi-hard coconut oil, use a fork. If not, use a spoon. If you are using completely melted coconut oil, you will need to stir several times while the mixture cools to keep the baking soda incorporated.
3. Put mixture into a small glass jar.
4. Let cool completely.
5. To use: dip a toothbrush in and scrape small amount onto bristles. You could also use a small spoon to put on the toothbrush.

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Body Wash

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp liquid castile soap
• 3 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tbsp oils (I used 1 tbsp each of castor oil and olive oil)
• 10 drops of essential oil of choice (or more for your preferences)

Directions:

1. Carefully mix all ingredients by hand with a spoon in a glass liquid measuring cup. Do not use a blender, whisk or hand mixer as this will create bubbles and make it impossible to get into a container.
2. Pour into a (preferably glass) container and use in the shower as a body wash. I use with a natural sea sponge for easy use.

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Face Wash

Ingredients:

• 60 grams raw, local honey
• 60 ml water, coconut water or coconut milk
• 1 tbsp liquid castile soap

Directions: 

1. Combine ingredients and pour into a glass bottle. Don’t shake the bottle or you’ll start to foam the soap.
2. To use, pour a small amount of the honey mixture into the palm of your hand and massage into face and neck.
3. Add a pinch of baking soda a couple of times a week to gently exfoliate.
4. Rinse with warm water.

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Toner

Ingredients:

• Filtered water
• Raw apple cider vinegar
• Lavender essential oil (optional)
• Frankincense essential oil (optional) 

Directions:

1. For normal to dry skin, mix 1/3 part vinegar to 2/3 part filtered water. Add a few drops (I add 5-10 drops per 2 oz. of toner mixture) of lavender or frankincense oils.
   1. For oily and acne-prone skin, mix 1/2 part vinegar and 1/2 part filtered water.
2. Add a few drops (I add 5-10 drops per 50 ml of toner mixture) of lavender or frankincense oils.
3. Store in a glass bottle at room temperature.
4. Use toner twice a day – first thing in the morning and right before bed.

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Moisturiser

Ingredients:

• 120 grams shea butter
• 2 tbsp nourishing oil such as jojoba, avocado, apricot, sweet almond oil, or grape-seed oil. This can even be coconut or olive oil. Almond oil is my recommendation since it feels the best on the skin for most people.
• 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil (optional)
• 3 drops carrot seed essential oil (optional)
• 3 drops tea tree essential oil (optional)

Directions:

1. In a double boiler (a glass bowl over a pot filled 1/4 the way full with water), over medium-low heat, melt the shea butter. Add in the nourishing skin oil. Turn off the heat.
2. Pour into a bowl. Place in the fridge or freezer and allow to cool and return to a solid (not hard) form. This takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on location.
3. Once opaque and slightly firm, remove the bowl from the freezer. Add in the essential oils. Using the whisk attachment on your mixer, whip the mixture. You can also use a whisk or fork versus a mixer. This takes just a few seconds. Don't over-whip. Scoop into a jar and store at room temperature. Apply to both body and face as desired.

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Mascara

Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp activated charcoal 
• 1/4 tsp bentonite clay
• 1/8 tsp (about 4 drops) vegetable glycerine
• 1/4 tsp (plus more if needed) aloe vera gel
• 5 drops lavender essential oil

Directions: 

1. Mix all ingredients in a very small bowl until completely smooth.
2. Add more aloe vera gel if needed to get a smooth consistency.
3. Carefully scoop into a medicine dropper with a spatula and slowly squirt into the mascara container (or jar).
4. Alternately, you can add the ingredients directly to the mascara tube and mix with the mascara brush, though it takes a while of mixing to get the ingredients smooth inside the tube.

To Use:

Use as you would regular mascara.

To Remove:

Use a washcloth with warm water or use olive oil as a natural eye makeup remover.

Bonus tip: dust lashes with arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch first to thicken and lengthen even more. This works with a lash curler but I’ve found it is better to curl first so they don’t clump.

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Eyeliner

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 tsp of activated charcoal
• Distilled Water

Directions:

1. Add ½ tsp of activated charcoal to a small bowl and add several drops of distilled water.
2. Mix this together to make a paste. It may have a few lumps, but they will work themselves out.

To Use:

1. Remove a small amount with a clean utensil and place on a glass saucer.
2. Take a very narrow brush and dab it in the mixture.
3. Apply to the upper and lower lid close to the lashes.
4. For best results create your line using many small strokes instead of one long stroke.
5. Be sure to clean your brush well each time you use it and let it dry completely.

To Remove: 

Using a cotton ball with some coconut oil on it, sweep gently across the eyelid. Repeat several times if necessary and wipe off any excess coconut oil.

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Foundation

 Ingredients:

• 2 tsp of argan oil or jojoba oil
• 1 tsp of shea butter
• 1/2 tsp emulsifying wax
• 1 tbsp aloe gel
• 1 tsp witch hazel
• 1-4 tsp non-nano zinc oxide
• 1/4-1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1//2-1 tsp mica powder of choice
• 1/2 tsp clay of choice (if using)
• OR 2-3 tsp of all-natural mineral powder in colour of choice

Directions: 

1. If making the simple version, just mix the organic lotion and mineral powder to get the desired colour and consistency.

For the complete DIY:

1. Melt the shea butter, argan oil and emulsifying wax in a double boiler until completely melted.
2. Add the aloe and witch hazel and whisk until completely incorporated and smooth.
3. Turn heat off.
4. Slowly, start adding colours. Start with zinc and clays until desired coverage is reached. It will still be too pale at this point.
5. Add mica powders and cocoa powder a tiny pinch at a time until desired colour is reached.
6. Dip the tip of a spoon into the mixture and let cool for a few seconds. Test the colour and coverage on your forehead to make sure you’ve achieved the right tone for your skin.
7. Spoon the mixture into the desired container and let cool.

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Lip Gloss

Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp grated beeswax
• 3 tbsp shea butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 drops essential oil (we like vanilla!)

Directions: 

1. Heat up the coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter for 45 seconds until it becomes a liquid.
2. Gently mix the ingredients together and add a couple of drops of vanilla essential oil (the amount of essential oil and the scent you use is up to you!)

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Lipstick

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp beeswax pastilles
• 1 tsp Shea butter or Cocoa Butter
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Optional Color Add-Ins

• For Red Hues: 1/8 tsp of beetroot powder or 1 drop of natural red food colouring with no chemical additives. Note: Add these very slowly as a little goes a long way!
• For Brown/Tan Hues: 1/4 tsp (or more for colour) of organic cocoa powder, a tiny pinch of cinnamon or turmeric to get the shade you want.
• For Matte texture: 1/4 tsp bentonite clay– I use this with a colour so it doesn’t leave a white tint on my lips.
• For Scent: A drop of essential oil of choice (optional).

Directions:

1. Melt the beeswax, shea butter/cocoa butter and coconut oil in a glass jar without a lid in a small pot of simmering (not boiling) water. It should melt quickly because so little of each ingredient is used.
2. When melted, remove from heat and add any optional ingredients like colour or scent. To get the hue in the picture above, I used a tiny pinch of beetroot powder (1/8 tsp or less), 1/4 tsp cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp bentonite clay, 1/8 tsp cinnamon and a drop of peppermint essential oil (just because I like the smell). I think I added slightly more cocoa powder after mixing to darken it up slightly but I didn’t measure that one.
3. Once all ingredients are mixed well but still liquid, use a dropper to pour into the lip chap container. I used the glass dropper from an old tincture bottle. Fill just below the top as it will expand slightly as it cools. Leave to cool for at least half an hour. Store in a cool place or it will soften.

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Toilet Cleaner

Ingredients: 

• 64 grams baking soda
• 230 ml distilled white vinegar
• ½ tsp tea tree essential oil

Directions: 

1. Combine vinegar and essential oil in a small spray bottle.
2. Spray vinegar mixture inside the bowl, and also on the toilet seat, lid, and handle.
3. Allow cleaner to sit for several minutes.
4. Sprinkle baking soda inside the toilet bowl and scrub inside of the bowl with a toilet brush.
5. Use a clean dry cloth to wipe vinegar solution off seat, lid, and handle.

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Glass Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 470 ml of water (distilled or filtered is best so it doesn’t leave residue)
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 10 drops essential oil of choice; I use lemon (optional, but it helps cut the vinegar smell)

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle (preferably glass) and use as needed to clean window.

Note:  If you have always used commercial window cleaner in the past, mix a couple of drops of liquid castile soap or liquid dish soap in some of this mixture the first time you clean the windows to remove detergent residue.

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Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 4 tsp fragrance-free dish soap
• 10 drops tea tree essential oil
• 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

1. In a spray bottle, combine white vinegar and dish soap. Swirl to combine.
2. Add in essential oils.
3. Cap and shake well.
4. Shake before each use.
5. Shake bottle well before using.
6. Spray generously in the tub and on the tile.
7. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes in the tub.
8. Wipe with a clean rag.
9. Use daily for best results.

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