Herbal hair teas are super nourishing, give your hair extra vitamins, and can even bring out subtle tints and colors. They can also help treat oily, dry, or thinning hair (depending on the herbs used).
Want to get your hair dyed at the salon? Before you go, here's something to think about: Most salons use products that contain harmful chemicals that lead to several health problems such as allergies, throat and lung irritation, and even cancer. In fact, according to a European Commission report of 2006, not one hair dye brand was proven to be safe for consumers. This led to the EU Commission banning 22 harmful ingredients.
Getting your hair colored, whether you go to a conventional salon or prefer natural stay-at-home henna dyes, is a long, not to mention expensive, process. Who has time for daily maintenance following this already monthly dying routine?
Soap is incredibly amazing and useful. There are many ways to make your own homemade soaps and shampoos, but do you know there are plants out there that do most of the work for you? Some people prefer to make or buy lye to make their soaps, but working with lye in its pure form can be dangerous if not handled properly.
But, fear not: I am not simply referring to the flowers out there that add scents to the soaps. Instead, I am talking about raw fresh soap straight out of nature. In this article, I will teach you about a few plants that can be used to scrub up with.
Grey hair can be seen as a number of things: wise, graceful, and even sexy, but those who relate grey hair to the latter part of life, or for those who aren’t in love with their natural hair color, what are the options for replacing some of that grey with a bit more color?
Most of us already know natural solutions are better for the environment. They’re also better for your skin than most commercial products, and much less expensive. However, not all skin is created equal. Depending on your unique skin type, you’ll want to reach for a different natural solution. Here, we break down some common skin issues and the ingredients that help combat them.
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Foundation and blush are great for really giving your skin an overall glow. That said, it can be hard to find all-natural versions at an inexpensive price. With these recipes, you'll never have to worry about running out of your favorite foundation or blush: You'll know a recipe you can make on the fly to replace it in a jiffy!
Foundation
A lot of the shampoos and conditioners out there are filled with toxins (and are costly!). To save a buck and ditch the chemicals, try making your own shampoo and conditioner with these recipes. Just remember that everyone's hair is different: What works for me may not necessarily work for you. In order to find out what your hair truly needs, I suggest experimenting with the herbs you use in these recipes. Try different herb combinations and see which ones your hair responds to best. Personally, my hair loves coconut oil, rose, and peppermint.
Oh, the irony. So many of the products we use for personal hygiene are actually full of not-so-clean chemicals. Fortunately, we now have more transparency about ingredients, so we can decide what to put on our shelves.
It may take some time and money to give your entire bathroom cabinet a health makeover, so it’s important to prioritize. First up? Toothpaste.
