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Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better

Maya Angelou, as written on the board of a hostel I stayed in. It stuck with me. (via trashfreecarter)

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homemade beauty products

better for you and your budget - cheap and chemical free

– lips

lip scrub: 2 tsp coconut oil + 3 tsp sugar. add peppermint to taste

– hair

dry shampoo: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cocoa powder (add more or less to colour). add 2 drops of essential oils per tbsp of dry shampoo mix (optional) - add tea tree or citrus oils for their oil reducing properties, add lavender or rosemary oils to promote a healthy scalp

shampoo bar: ¼ cup castille soap (essential), ¼ cup coconut milk (essential), ½ tsp vitamin e oil, 20 drops rosemary & lavender essential oils, 1 tbsp bentonite clay. mix well, pour into ice cube tray and freeze

deep conditioner: rub coconut oil or jojoba oil into the ends of your hair and leave for half an hour before shampooing

– face

makeup remover: coconut oil + tea tree essential oil to help fight spots + vitamin e or jojoba oil to nourish skin. rub off makeup with product and wash off thoroughly with warm water and a towel

activated charcoal mask: 1 tbsp bentonite clay + 1 tbsp activated charcoal + water to make into a paste. apply to face and leave to dry, remove with a warm towel

toner: brew loose leaf green tea as normal, place in a clean, empty spray bottle and spray on face after cleansing. dilute if you have sensitive skin

– body

whipped body butter: ½ cup shea butter, ½ cup cocoa butter or mango butter, ½ cup coconut oil, ½ cup light oil (e.g. jojoba or olive), 10-30 drops of essential oil for smell (optional). place a glass bowl over simmering water, place all ingredients except the essential oils in the bowl, heat and stir until all ingredients are mixed. remove from heat and add essential oils. place in the fridge for an hour until starting to harden but still soft. use an electric whisk until light and fluffy. return to the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set. keep in a cool dry place.

body scrub bar: mix used coffee grounds and coconut oil. place in ice cup tray and place in the fridge. use one ‘ice cube’ at a time

– teeth

toothpaste: 2/3 cup baking soda, 1-2 tsp peppermint extract, filtered water to desired consistency. add coconut oil or activated charcoal for whitening toothpaste

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