Gosh, welcome to February but where the hell did January sneak off to?
Last month I gave you a recipe for making your own toothpaste. I wonder how many of you tried it?
Before I give this month's recipe I want to tell you just what a difference using my natural toothpaste has made to me (and my teeth!):
I no longer wake up with 'Morning Mouth' or 'Dog Breath'!
My tongue is now a perfect pink.
My teeth are whiter and the staining has disappeared. (I smoked for 35 years.)
Oh, and I have a bit more money in my purse!
The reasons for this are simple; Coconut Oil is antibacterial and Bicarbonate of Soda is a natural cleaner & stain remover.
In Ayurvedic medicine, a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent and a form of alternative medicine, coconut oil is swilled around the mouth and known as 'Oil Pulling'.
I am just so glad I decided to take the plunge and do this.
The recipe for this month is for your own deodorant; Why would you want to make your own deodorant?
Well, for starters there are far too many chemicals in shop-bought ones. Secondly, the aerosol type are not good as you cannot contain the spray to just your armpits. And finally a home made deodorant will work out cheaper in the end and with less waste in the form of packaging.
Natural Home Made Deodorant Recipe
4 tbsp each of witch hazel extract
4 tbsp aloe vera gel
4 tbsp mineral water
1 tsp vegetable glycerin
A few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oils
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to blend. Spray on
as needed.
My goodness, that was easy, wasn't it?!
Please let me know in the comments if you try this & what you think of it.
Till next time................
Go peacefully & naturally,
Lesley
xxx
