Author: Mihaela Paunescu

Inspired by nature! My simple homemade scrub Another simple and organic skincare solution for gentle clean exfoliating. It lets you get everything clean, removing dead skin cell, make-up…etc. I made it for face but please dont forget to avoid around eye area but u can double the amount of ingredients and use it also for body and feet. If you are new to making your own beauty products (or even if you are a veteran natural beauty alchemist) I highly encourage you to try out these scrub recipes. Here’s the…

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Inspired by nature! Natural Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer (is nontoxic and moisturizing) Commercial hand sanitizers were often so chemically-scented that I could not bear to have it on my hands all day, and more importantly, I worried about the safety of these commercial formulas for myself and my family. A non-chemical, naturally scented version of hand sanitizer can be made right at home using powerful essential oils and a few other ingredients. The essential oils I chose to use boast the following beneficial properties: antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Use hand-sanitizer as…

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Inspired by nature! 100% natural organic Face Toner Apple Cider Vinegar for Skin Toning Many people who suffer with skin problems go to their kitchen pantry and use apple cider vinegar for skin toning. This inexpensive and effective liquid may make your skin look and feel better. Homemade Toner Recipe Undiluted vinegar may burn or dry out your skin excessively. Instead, use apple cider vinegar safely by following a simple recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1 pcs dry Thyme leave Quality mineral water or distillate water 10 drops essential essential oil preferable with…

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Anti aging Night serum (for sensitive, “difficult” skin type and rosacea) It’s time to share a recipe I’ve been secretly hiding (Oh no, I would never do that!…:))) Homemade facial serum sounds incredibly sophisticated and complicated, but it’s one of my favorite NHL products. Homemade serum is relatively inexpensive to make compared to the expensive cost of single-use serums (with many questionable ingredients) found in stores. This homemade facial serum combines anti aging, nourishing and anti rosacea skin carrier oils (Borage, rosehip seed, evening primrose, aloe vera pure gel and…

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My first important rule: wash white clothes separately from lights and dark clothes Modern chemical science has given us laundry products that easily produce baskets of fluffy, bright, perfumed and improbably soft household fabrics. But as conveniently cleansing as these products seem to be, a price is often paid with our overall wellness and the environment. Try creating your own safe and satisfying laundry products by using essential oils and a few inexpensive, natural ingredients. Start by making these easy and economical practices a regular part of your laundry routine:…

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BE CAUTIOUS WITH COOKWARE! What is the Safest & Healthiest Cookware? What’s cooking in your kitchen? Maybe nothing at the moment, but next time you’re going to whip something up – consider your cookware! Whatever it’s made from can end up in your food, so if you’re reading ingredients labels, you should also be reading cookware labels. The tough part is that cookware manufacturers aren’t required to spell out ingredients like food manufacturers. But, don’t worry, we’re here to help. 1. Toss the Teflon. Teflon is a coating typically made…

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20 toxic ingredients to avoid when buying body care products and cosmetics Labels on cosmetics and body care products are a tough code to crack. The industry is so shockingly unregulated that it’s usually impossible to trust the claims that manufacturers place on their products. A word such as “natural” can be used by anyone for anything. Even “organic” is misleading. Companies are supposed to use an organic label only if all ingredients are certified-organic, but they can also say it’s “made with organic” if it contains a minimum of…

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