I actually love this recipe! And like most chap stick, it lasts for ages. I probably only need to make it once or twice a year. Or make a double batch to last the whole year. See how easy it is for yourself! Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp … More DIY Zero Waste Lip Balm
Beachy waves for your hair? Yes, your underarms will get fabulous just-out-of-the-ocean curls with this spray. Related: Deodorant Debacle: The Problem with Traditional Deodorant and the Natural Solution Make sure you detox before switching to a natural deodorant. You can learn how to do that with the related post above. It’s not as essential as … More Zero Waste Deodorant and Hair Texture Spray
I think this is the ultimate sign of going full on crunchy. Well, maybe besides not wearing any at all. This cream deodorant is my long lasting, super strength recipe for fighting BO. Make sure you detox before switching! Check out the why and how of natural deodorant on my related post: Deodorant Debacle: The Problem … More Zero Waste Cream Deodorant
Deodorant is a relatively new beauty product. Up until the 1900’s humans would just sweat and sometimes stink. It was natural and common. Many parts of the world don’t think it’s weird to stink a bit. We are the weird ones! How Traditional Deodorant Works Most people don’t even think twice about putting on deodorant … More Deodorant Debacle: The Problem with Traditional Deodorant and the Natural Solution
This is by far my favorite zero waste/all natural “beauty” recipe! This recipe is simple, inexpensive, and has more benefits than store bought toothpaste. Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 6 Tbsp coconut oil (1/3 cup) 4 Tbsp baking soda (1/4 cup) 25 drops peppermint essential oil 2 pinches sea salt Directions Melt coconut oil … More Zero Waste Toothpaste
This project is a must for anyone who is going zero waste and wears make-up. To be fair these compact cotton circles have more uses than as a make-up remover wipe. But lets get down to how easy it is to make these bad boys. Time: 25 minutes (also depends on how many rounds you … More DIY Reusable Cotton Rounds (+3 Zero Waste Makeup Removers)
Who said going zero waste had to be time consuming? If you are new to zero waste or DIY natural beauty, this simple recipe is for you. This is only the first of many crunchy recipes to come. Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) coconut oil 5-6 drops essential oil (optional) … More Zero Waste Simple Face Lotion
