Way before I posted my "No I didn't stuff my face with Cheetos" tooth whitening recipe and started making my own shampoo bars, I was warning my college boyfriend (now husband) about the toxins he was putting on his body. To show me that my concerns were being taken seriously, he decided to take steps to ease his toxic [...] Continue Reading
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Homemade Solid Deodorant For Sensitive Skin (Without Baking Soda)
What do chickens that cross the road and stinky armpits have in common? They're both illegal, of course! Not, everywhere, but in Quitman and San Luis Obispo Counties, respectively. (source) And it's not just armpits - offensive body odor of any kind is outlawed in San Luis Obispo County libraries. Yes, [...] Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Ditch Conventional Deodorant
Have you ever needed to calculate the square root of 43 while checking out at the grocery store? Me neither. But you know what I have done in grocery stores? Googled mysterious ingredients on my phone. I've already shared with you my man-stink killer deodorant recipe along with my sensitive skin formula and my fave pre-made option, but [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Deodorant Recipe For Sensitive Skin
Rashes are the pits. Unfortunately, my beloved "man stink killer" deodorant recipe can sometimes cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. Why is that, and is it really all that important to ditch the store-bought stuff anyway? Why, I'm so glad you asked. Why Conventional Deodorants Stink I could write a whole post about why I [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Roll-On Deodorant
Forget quizzes about which Muppet you are, do you know your deodorant personality? Because, yeah, it's a real thing. For example, is your chemistry compatible with baking soda-based formulas, or does it cause you to break out in a rash? Do you prefer a moisturizing base or something oil-free that won't leave stains on snug fitting clothing? If [...] Continue Reading
18 Uses for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
So, the other day I was talking to a friend about this homemade deodorant for sensitive skin, and she wondered aloud if she really needed to buy "a whole bag of this diatomaceous earth stuff just to make deodorant." And I was like, WAIT, YOU DON'T HAVE SOME ALREADY?? Clearly I have failed as a friend, because you guys, this stuff is [...] Continue Reading
Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant Review
Toxins are the pits, especially when they're, um, in your pits. Take parabens for example: Used as a preservative in many commercial deodorants, this family of chemicals (methyl, ethyl, propyl, benzyl and butyl) have got quite a reputation. Did you know that in one study, researchers found that 99% of breast cancer tissue biopsies contained [...] Continue Reading
Love Lavender? Here Are 20 Ways To Use It
We may not sprinkle lavender buds between our sheets as was common in the 16th century, but this fresh, sweet-smelling herb is still used for bathing, laundry, natural remedies and more - and for good reason. More than just a pretty scent, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)) is the source of one of the most gentle, versatile essential oils we know [...] Continue Reading
