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When you wake up in the morning and wash your face and brush your teeth, your first thought probably isn’t “how much plastic have I used today? Or were these products tested on animals and they do they contain harmful toxins?” But when you take a step back and look at your favorite face scrub, toothpaste or shampoo, you’ll find that the day has only just begun and you’ve already encountered a number of these concerning things.
The good news is there are many DIY solutions to manufactured shampoos, soaps, and scrubs! Here’s a simple guide to get you started.
Toothpaste
Other DIY Options
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Do YOU have a DIY Toothpaste recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Shampoo
Other DIY Options
1. Easy DIY Lavender Dry Shampoo
3. Easy DIY Lavender Dry Shampoo
4. DIY Rosemary and Mint ‘No Poo’ Hair Cleansing Rinse
Do YOU have a DIY Shampoo recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Conditioner
Other DIY Options
1. Homemade Deep Conditioner and Hot Oil Treatment
2. DIY Shampoo and Conditioner for Damaged Scalp
Do YOU have a DIY Conditioner recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Body Wash
Other DIY Options
1. How to Make Your Own Lavender Silky Body Wash
2. DIY Cinnamon Coffee Body Scrub
3 .DIY Body Scrubs for Oily and Dry Skin Types
4. DIY Pluot-Pear Body Exfoliator
5. Homemade Invigorating Whipped Grapefruit Mint Scrub
Do YOU have a DIY Body Wash recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Face Wash
Other DIY Options
1. Quick and Easy DIY Blackhead Clearing Mixes
2. DIY Chemical-Free Acne Wash
3. Make Your Own Green Tea Matcha Face Mask
4. Make Your Own Chemical-free Cleanser and Moisturizer for Healthy Skin
Do YOU have a DIY Face Wash recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Shaving Cream
Other DIY Options
1. 5 Non-Toxic Ways Coconut Oil Can Help Improve Your Skin (and Health)
Do YOU have a DIY Shave Cream recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Body Lotion
Other DIY Options
1. How to Make Your Own Whipped Body Butter
2. DIY Coconut Aloe Skin Lotion
Do YOU have a DIY Lotion recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Face Lotion
Other DIY Options
1. Make Your Own Chemical-free Cleanser and Moisturizer for Healthy Skin
Do YOU have a DIY Face Lotion recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
After Shave
Other DIY Options
1. DIY Face-Soothing After-Shave Cream
Do YOU have a DIY After Shave recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
Deodorant
Other DIY Options
1. DIY! How to Make Your Own Deodorant
2. DIY Lemongrass and Coconut Oil Deodorant
Do YOU have a DIY Deodorant recipe? We want to see it! Submit it here.
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Just made the toothpaste…. awesome… just awesome..
Can lavender oil be used for the toothpaste? or would that be gross?? lol