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Homemade Shaving Cream
I love making things with my essential oils. How cool is it to make stuff for yourself. This week I made shaving cream! Now, this shaving cream didn't lather up like your husband's shaving cream probably does. It didn't even lather like my gel does. It did, however, make my legs feels amazing! It also smells great! The lower, right picture is how much this recipe made, which was about 4oz I am not sure…
How Using Essential Oils Saves you Money
When trying to convince sharing oils with people one of the biggest roadblocks for NOT trying them is cost. Quality oils are an investment. It does take some time to build up your supply. Can I tell you where I am saving money, now, as a result of using doTERRA? My household budget. Now you are asking how can you save money when you are spending it on essential oils. Well, let me tell you. I…
Lavender Salt Scrub Recipe
SUPER EASY to make! My coconut oil was already soft because it was warm in my house. If yours isn't soft microwave it for about 15-20 seconds to soften it up to make it easier to stir. I can't even believe how easy this salt scrub is! You could use any essential oil you would like. Peppermint would be great for tired feet. Lavender to help you relax. You can find the quality oils I…
Peppermint Mouthwash Recipe
The Heart and Mouth Connection According to the American Dental Association and the American Medical Association, there is a relationship between the condition of the gums and the condition of the cardiovascular system. Gum health is primarily a result of oral care, personal habits, and, to an extent, genetics. With appropriate effort and proper hygiene, threats to the health of our gums can be eliminated or controlled. However, failure to maintain gum health has other…
Reducing your Toxic Load ~ Cleaning
There are so many toxins in cleaning products. I get a headache just thinking about it. Using essential oils to clean with is not only frugal (really, it is) it is not toxic. So safe your kids can clean with them. I have made room spray (8-10 drops of cleansing blend in a cobalt blue 8oz spray bottle of water) and laundry detergent. I now use protective blend laundry detergent. It take 1Tbsp to do…