DIY Toiletries
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Sponges that grow on trees, toothpaste, and deodorant—all made by you. Here are a few recipes for making your own, all-natural cleaning and refreshing products.
Loofa Sponge
Did you know a loofa sponge actually grows on a viny plant like a squash? How amazing. Here's how you can grow your own shower sponge in your backyard.
Then comes the process of “milking” the sponge- squeezing it repeatedly from the middle towards the ends in an attempt to remove the fleshy substance inside. Plenty of seeds will come out as well.
Making toothpaste at home with baking soda seems like a no brainer, until you actually do it and the result is gag-worthy at best. To navigate this battle of ease versus taste, we road-tested the top toothpaste recipes out there, and discovered a perfect potion that’s head and shoulders above the rest. Pepperminty goodness awaits.
Materials
- 6 tsp baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- 1 tsp stevia powder
- 4 tsp vegetable glycerin or 2 tbsp organic coconut oil
- 10 to 20 drops peppermint essential oil
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
- airtight opaque container
Measure out and place ingredients into a small jar. Stir until it looks like toothpaste. Add a dime-size amount to your toothbrush and scrub away.
Deodorant
Here's a great deodorant recipe from Oh Dear Drea:
Deodorant
Here's a great deodorant recipe from Oh Dear Drea:
The
whole process takes all of two minutes. Feel free to use this recipe and this recipe as reference points.
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup Arrowroot Powder, 1 lb. or Bob's Red Mill makes some too.
6 tablespoons coconut oil
15 drops Eucalyptus Oil (or any essential oil)
Mix baking soda and arrowroot powder in a bowl. Add coconut and eucalyptus oil. Mix well. Scoop into jar. Keep in a cool-dry place or in fridge. The texture of the deodorant varies on the temperature of its environment.