It’s really easy to make natural hygiene products using a few simple ingredients that is better for health as you know what its made from and has less artificial ingredients plus it is more cost efficient and better for you too!
Natural Toothpaste: Use a mixture of baking soda combined with Himalayan pink salt or sea salt with a few drops of peppermint essential oil, mix with a small amount of water to create a paste and apply to your toothbrush the same way you would store bought toothpaste – the baking soda helps whiten your teeth, the pink salt helps exfoliate the teeth to remove any build up and cleanse the gums and spaces between the teeth while the peppermint oil freshens breath
Natural Hair Care: There are a combination of different ingredients you can use on your hair as a natural rinse and / or conditioning treatment. For a leave in treatment you can use olive oil or coconut oil mixed with a few drops of an essential oil fragrance of your choosing such as lavender or a citrus scent. Concentrate on covering the ends of your hair in the mixture avoiding using too much on the scalp area. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and leave for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse the olive oil out of your hair using about a 1/2 to 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar and a few drops of tea tree oil and running water either in the shower or by placing your head under the tub faucet as more water pressure will be rinse better.
Natural Face Scrub: Combine sweet almond oil or jojoba oil mix with coffee grounds and a small amount of water, Apply to your skin and gently massage the grounds in a circular motion. The coffee grounds exfoliate the skin while the oil moisturizes simultaneously. Rinse with warm water, you can use a warm wet washcloth to remove any grounds that may be left behind.
