Recently, a few of my recipes for coconut oil sugar scrubs were published on CoconutOil.com and Health Impact News. I wanted to share those recipes with you here as well, since sugar scrubs are one of my favorite DIY projects. They are so easy to make, very customizable, and make great gifts! This is a… Continue Reading
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Coconut Oil Arnica Salve Recipe
Last fall, one of my recipes was featured on Health Impact News and CoconutOil.com. I wanted to share it here as well! Enjoy! ~~~~~~ One of my goals for health and wellness is to avoid using anything that contains petroleum products. Once you start paying close attention to the ingredients in many common hair and… Continue Reading
Miraculous Magnesium and DIY Magnesium Oil
Learn how to make your own magnesium oil at home for a fraction of what it costs to buy already made. It really is super simple. Directions at the end of this post, but first, let’s take a look at why magnesium is so important in the first place! This is just the very basics… Continue Reading
Kicking the ‘Poo to the Curb: How to Go No ‘Poo
So, I am finally doing it. I am finally jumping onto the “no ‘poo” bandwagon. Over the last year, I have greatly reduced my chemical exposure. Because I am working on healing my autoimmune diseases, I am trying really hard to eliminate toxins. I have never really used a lot of toxic things in my home, but over… Continue Reading
Make Your Own: Homemade Deodorant Recipe with Rosemary, Lemongrass, and Coconut Oil
Finally! A homemade deodorant recipe that works (at least for me). This rosemary lemongrass deodorant recipe was inspired by one of my favorite, non-toxic deodorants from Bubble and Bee. I gave up commercial deodorants a long time ago, since I knew they were filled with all sorts of toxic ingredients. I have tried pretty much every non-toxic deodorant out there, plus several DIY… Continue Reading
Make Your Own: Homemade Coconut Oil Toothpaste Recipe Featured on CoconutOil.com
This summer, my recipe for homemade coconut oil toothpaste was featured on CoconutOil.com and Health Impact News. I use this toothpaste all the time and love it. Now that the weather is cooling off, the coconut oil sets up a little firmer than I’d like. To remedy, I just run the sides of the jar… Continue Reading
Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo and Body Wash Featured on CoconutOil.com
This week, another one of my recipes was featured on CoconutOil.com. This recipe for homemade coconut milk shampoo and body wash is awesome! I love it and am completely hooked. It leaves my hair feeling soft, smooth, and conditioned. Read my full article below. P.S. There is SOOOOOO much awesome coconut oil information on… Continue Reading
Non-Toxic Bug Repellent Recipe with Coconut Oil Featured on CoconutOil.com
NOTE: A few weeks back, my recipe for bug repellent was featured on the CoconutOil.com website. Since there are still some high days of summer left and the bugs are in full swing, I wanted to share my recipe for bug repellent on here too! by Jessica Espinoza CoconutOil.com Looking for an all-natural, non-toxic insect… Continue Reading
Coconut Oil Hair Treatment with Egg Yolks and Honey
Want an easy way to give your hair some TLC? This coconut oil hair treatment is a great conditioner and is perfect for all hair types. It only consists of three ingredients, all of which have long been regarded as great hair conditioners. My husband tends to have dry hair and a dry scalp and… Continue Reading
Homemade Yoga Mat Cleaner Recipe
As you well know, I love yoga and have found my passion for it this year. It has become an integral part of my life and I am thankful to have bonded with the practice the way I have. I am starting to see the results of dedicated practice and it is not something that will come… Continue Reading