Non-tox Home DIY
MULTI PURPOSE CLEANER
For this Multi-purpose cleaner you will need:
- Orange
- Lemon
-White vinegar
- Rosemary
- Glass jar
Directions:
Cut 5 lemons and 5 oranges in slices. Place them in a glass jar together with rosemary and fill the jar with white vinegar. Let it sit for 1-3 weeks and shake every few days. Then strain it and add to a spray bottle. You can use it as it is or dilute it with water. Warning, avoid using on natural stone surfaces like marble or granite.
HOLIDAY CARPET FRESHENER
This simple DIY Carpet Refresher is simple to make and works fast to get rid of house yucky smells. It leaves the whole house smelling clean and fresh smelling. With just two ingredients this is a quick and cheap alternative to the store-bought versions.
What you will need:
- Baking Soda
- Essential Oils
- Mason Jar
- Metal Spoon
- Bowl
How to make DIY Carpet Freshener:
- Grab a Metal or Glass bowl and add 2 cups of Baking Soda to the bowl.
- Add 13 drops each Pine, Cinnamon Bark, and Orange Essential Oils. Or pick your favorite Essential Oils and add up to 40 drops to the baking Soda and stir.
- Add the mix of Essential oils and baking Soda to a glass mason jar.
- Poke holes to the top of the mason jar so you can sprinkle out the Baking Soda Mixture or use a Glass Shakers.
- To Use: Sprinkle on your carpet – let sit 10-15 minutes, then vacuum.
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup of salt
- 1 cup castile soap ( lemon scent) ( or lavender, unscented, etc)
- 30 drops lemon essential oil ( or lavender, tea tree, rose, etc)
- 14 cups very hot water
- Gallon size jug.
Directions:
- Heat water until boiling
- Add salt and baking soda, mix till dissolved
- Add to gallon sized jug
- Add soap and essential oil
- Gently mix before using.
- USE 1/2 cup to 1 cup per load
Another thing I use are natural wool balls for the dryer. The wool balls help soften and de-wrinkle the clothes and you can add a few drops of essential oil of your preference for your clothes to smell like paradise!
How to clean your clothes naturally- DIY natural detergent (azurefarmlife.com)
Natural Homemade Belly Butter
There is nothing better than a wonderful recipe for homemade belly butter, especially if you are a pregnant or postpartum mama that’s looking to spread some love on that beautiful belly. This balm has a calming effect and is great for the skin. It helps restore and keep skin elastic, which is helpful when you have an expanding belly.
The following recipe for natural homemade belly butter makes 6-7 oz.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 C. Shea Butter
- 1/4 C. Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp Beeswax Pellets
- 10 drops Vitamin E
- 10 drops each Lavender & 5 drops of Frankincense Essential Oils
Directions:
- use a double broiler or a glass Pyrex measuring cup set inside a pan of water with 1-2″ of water on the stove, add Coconut Oil and Beeswax Pellets.
- Turn on low heat and once it melts, add the Shea Butter. Don’t heat the Shea for too long because it can become really grainy once it cools. Once all items are melted, then take off the stove (carefully – it’s hot!) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Then add 10 drops of Vitamin E, and your essential oils.
- Pour into a glass jar and set to the back of the counter and let it rest for a few hours.
- It’ll cool into a nice, creamy salve you can rub on your belly several times a day.
CHRISTMAS ROOM SPRAY
Ingredients:
- 4oz vodka
- 30-40 drops essential oils
- (Optional) ⅛tsp capryl glucoside
Equipment:
- 40z glass spray bottle
- Small funnel for spray bottles
Eggnog Room Spray
- 25 drops vanilla oleoresin
- 10 drops tonka bean absolute
- 3 drops nutmeg essential oil
- 3 drops clove essential oil
Christmas Tree Room Spray
- 20 drops fir needle essential oil
- 20 drops black spruce essential oil
Instructions:
- Before making your holiday room spray, start with clean, sterilized supplies.
- Using a small funnel, combine the vodka, essential oils and solubilizer in your spray bottle. Pick your favorite holiday essential oil combo from our recipes above.
- Next, replace the lid of your spray bottle and shake the mixture well.
- Your Christmas room spray is finished! Shake it again prior to spritzing so that the essential oils remain distributed in your product.
Notes:
- The vodka helps the holiday scents linger for a long-lasting room spray and will also act as a preservative.
- Please don't use witch hazel instead of vodka – it does not contain enough alcohol to be effective.
- Use caution, as dark colored essential oil such as vanilla oleoresin are more likely to stain fabrics, rugs and carpets. Also, take care not to spritz your room spray on, or near wood furniture.
Simply Earth | Nutmeg Essential Oil
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# Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an essential to wear all year around. Yes, even in winter! Your skin can still absorb harmful rays from the sun, if you want to protect your skin from sun damage, wrinkles and skin cancer… wear sunscreen. It is important which sunscreen you choose to use; the following label guide shows which ingredients to avoid and which ones to look for.
Two options in the market that I have tried are one from Badger, you can find it in various retailers like Sprouts and Whole foods. I tried the Baby Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40. Protects with only zinc oxide, pediatrician tested, hypoallergenic, and gentle on even the most sensitive skin. water resistant 40 minutes.
Full ingredients list:
Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Uncoated Zinc Oxide 22.5%. Base Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Vitamin E, Organic Calendula Flower Extract, Organic Chamomile Oil, Organic Seabuckthorn Fruit Extract.
BADGER | Organic Skincare and Mineral Sunscreens (badgerbalm.com)
Other option is from ELA SKIN CO, their Mineral Sun Butter is free of harmful chemicals, PUFAs, and synthetic fragrances. The Mineral Sun Butter is water-resistant and should be reapplied as needed or every 1-2 hours.
The ingredients are: *Jojoba oil, *grass-fed & finished tallow, *coconut oil, *non-nano zinc oxide (20%), *beeswax, *coconut CO2 extract, *vanilla bean *Organic.
Mineral Sun Butter | Ela Skincare
# Beauty & Skin, Body care
The cosmetic industry is load of toxic chemicals in their products. Chemicals include but are not limited to endocrine disruptors, phthalates, propylene, and fragrances. They can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, kidney and liver damage, hormone disruptors, and cancer. Now, did you know that the skin is our largest organ? our skin absorbs the toxic chemicals, having the same effect as if we had inhaled them or eating them. To avoid these chemicals, we can opt for non-toxic beauty brands. These brands are transparent with the full list of their ingredients as well as to how a product is made (sustainability, animal testing etc.). Any truly non-toxic cosmetics brand uses only safe chemical or natural ingredients. All ingredients are backed by scientific research, verifying their safety. Since added fragrances (parfum) commonly contain toxic phthalates, non-toxic cosmetics primarily use essential oils as their fragrance. The following illustrations shows non-toxic brands.
# Cleaning
Before we learn recipes to do our own non-toxic cleanings products, but if you are not into doing it or you don’t have time, there are non-toxic cleansing brands that works awesome! Right now, I’m using Branch Basics.
# Oral Care
A balanced oral microbiome is really important as oral disease are linked to systemic disease, including Alzheimer’s, stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. The oral microbiome has a protective component that protects us from viruses and bacteria in the environment. One ingredient to avoid is fluoride. Every time I went to the dentist they applied a gel with fluoride, as I grow up, I always heard that fluoride is to prevent cavities. But! as many other things that professionals says, that’s a total lie. It actually does more harm than good, and I personally avoid it. So, make sure you look for a natural toothpaste one that doesn’t include fluoride, sulfates, or synthetic ingredients like artificial flavors and dyes.
When looking for a mouthwash look for an alcohol-free option. I really like the RiseWell Alkalizing Mouthwash because it helps naturally balance your mouth’s ph.
Oil pulling it’s extremely beneficial. You take either coconut oil or sesame oil and swish it around in your mouth for a few minutes and then spit it out. Basically, it collects all the toxins in your mouth and balances the microbiome. It also whitens your teeth and has a ton of other benefits.
Tongue Scrapping, while we sleep, our body removes toxins and deposits them on our tongue (also why it’s important to oil pull in the morning!). Tongue scraping is also more effective than brushing your tongue with a toothbrush. All you do is gently pull the scraper from the back of your tongue to the front to remove the buildup. The best part is that it literally only takes a few seconds.
The world of natural oral care has come a long way and there are lots of awesome options on the market. Some that I use and recommend:
Thank you for reading my blog about non-tox products that you can do at home and the recommendation for non-tox products that are in the market. I appreciate your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts on the content. If there is anything specific you would like me to write about, feel free to let me know. I love connecting with my readers and providing them with valuable information.
Remember, it's alright to be freaked out after discovering the yicky ingredients in everyday products. However, it is essential to start making changes where you can. By taking small steps towards using non-tox products, you can significantly reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins.
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