If somebody asked me to share my favorite cosmetic recipe, I would share this one: curing hand balm, my grandma’s recipe. It restores and protects skin in winter (and in Siberia (where my grandma was born) winters are harsh, you know). No other creme or lotion ever was as effective in taking care of my …
How to make your own solid shampoo bar (and why you should do it)
Solid shampoos (do not confuse if with powder-like dry shampoos) become more and more popular, and there are some excellent reasons for it. First of all, it is cost-effective: you can wash your hair with one shampoo bar approximately 60-80 times (depending on the hair length). Surfactants in it are not diluted with water (like …
ANTI-FLU: 3 aroma-ideas to help you get through the flu season
In Annecy where I live, the flu period starts with rains in October and lasts till the end of Mars. In essence, climate change affects Alpes as well, and our winters become less and less snowy and more and more humid… Starting from October, flu attacks schools and kindergartens, and I have to deal with …
Make your own laundry detergent in just 5 min!
The idea of making your own detergent at the beginning may seem a bit weird. Still, more you learn about detergents and components, more you begin to realize that making your own product is the best solution for you & for the planet. It is practical, 100% biodegradable, it does not affect rivers and seas, …
4 french homemade anti-flu remedies (natural & delicious!)
In France, traditional remedies are still prevalent, and every Mamie (grandma) has her own recipes to fight flu symptoms. In my experience, natural remedies often work even better than drugs. Especially when it comes to the first symptoms of flu (of course, in case of serious problems, we should all stick to our doctor’s prescriptions). …
Tea tree pastilles for ayurvedic anti-caries oil pulling
Oil pulling is a traditional ayurvedic treatment which helps to cure inflamed gums, fight caries, and naturally whiten and strengthen the teeth. In India, people usually would use sesame oil for pulling (ayurvedic doctors infuse it on herbs), but I prefer this modern coconut version. COCONUT PASTILLES FOR OIL PULLING I came across this recipe …
At-home facial: spirulina & green clay detox mask
Anti-age and detox facial at home: spirulina & green clay face mask This mask is one of those magic natural homemade treatments that are so easy to make and, at the same time, provide such a great result! You only need 3 components and 15 minutes to make this treatment, and it works as a …