Here are my DYI recipes for personal products. Once I realized how negatively the toxicity in my everyday products were affecting my health, I knew I had to find a better way. These recipes are so easy and really work. I am also going to include the pros and cons of each one from my own experience. The containers I use are all made out of cobalt or amber colored glass. The dark glass is optimal because it doesn't let in the sunlight which saves the integrity of the essential oils, and plastic can allow toxins to seep into the products.
Using these products have really changed my life and my approach to personal care. I have improved my skin, teeth and general wellbeing. These products have made it possible to further detoxify my life and daily routine.
Teeth Cleaning
Mouthwash
Pros: Works really well to deodorize and clean your mouth
Cons: Baking Soda can leave white calcification on bottle
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops wintergreen essential oil (optional, not if pregnant or breastfeeding)
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
Pros: Works really well to deodorize and clean your mouth
Cons: Baking Soda can leave white calcification on bottle
Toothpaste
Pros: Works really well to deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic
Cons: Can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (mixes best if liquid, above 75 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops wintergreen essential oil (optional, not if pregnant or breastfeeding)
Pros: Works really well to deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic
Cons: Can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
Whitening Toothpaste
Pros: Works really well to whiten, deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic, turmeric is awesome for you
Cons: The yellow of the turmeric can be messy, can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (mixes best if liquid, above 75 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder (counter-intuitive, but it works!)
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 7 drops lemon essential oil
Pros: Works really well to whiten, deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic, turmeric is awesome for you
Cons: The yellow of the turmeric can be messy, can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste
Pros: Works really well to desensitize, deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic
Cons: Can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (mixes best if liquid, above 75 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops clove essential oil
Pros: Works really well to desensitize, deodorize and clean your mouth, non-toxic
Cons: Can either be liquid or solid at room temperature (changes at 75 degrees), acquired taste
Quick Tooth Whitener
Pros: Works really well to eliminate surface stains, non-toxic
Cons: Lemon juice can be harsh on enamel, so don't want to do it too often
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- squeeze of lemon juice
Pros: Works really well to eliminate surface stains, non-toxic
Cons: Lemon juice can be harsh on enamel, so don't want to do it too often
Swollen Gum Treatment
Pros: Works really well!!
Cons: Turmeric can be messy
- 1 part turmeric powder
- 1 part coconut oil
Pros: Works really well!!
Cons: Turmeric can be messy
Body
Spray Deoderant
Pros: Works really well to deodorize, non-toxic
Cons: Can leave a white calcification around the bottle from the baking soda
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 5 drops Melaleuca essential oil (tea tree)
Pros: Works really well to deodorize, non-toxic
Cons: Can leave a white calcification around the bottle from the baking soda
All Over Soap for the Whole Family
I cheat a little when it comes to soap/body wash. I have never made my own, and if I ever do, I will update this section! My favorite solution is Dr. Bronners Soap Concentrate (I prefer the Lavender sensitive skin option, especially for children). (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HK1ON0)
It can be used for many different purposes, including laundry and house cleaning. This soap concentrate is made with essential oils, organic ingredients and a lot of love.
For Body wash, I dilute it down with water and keep refilling it in a container like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EFR9TQ.
Pros: Works great, non-toxic and conscious brand
Cons: You have to buy it, the original scent (peppermint) can cause sensitive areas to tingle
I cheat a little when it comes to soap/body wash. I have never made my own, and if I ever do, I will update this section! My favorite solution is Dr. Bronners Soap Concentrate (I prefer the Lavender sensitive skin option, especially for children). (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HK1ON0)
It can be used for many different purposes, including laundry and house cleaning. This soap concentrate is made with essential oils, organic ingredients and a lot of love.
For Body wash, I dilute it down with water and keep refilling it in a container like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EFR9TQ.
Pros: Works great, non-toxic and conscious brand
Cons: You have to buy it, the original scent (peppermint) can cause sensitive areas to tingle