Recipes gathered by environmental club member Erin Kracht. Knowing that our products had toxic chemicals got us pretty bummed, but once we tried these easy recipes, we'll never go back. If you're switching from conventional, beware: they're not quite what you're used to! But after a few uses, you'll start to adjust. There are no toxins, and you can easily find the ingredients required with no packaging, making these options easy on the earth and your body. Whipped body butter Ingredients:
Hydrating Avocado Face mask Ingredients:
Natural Foundation Ingredients:
1. Start with a base of arrowroot powder (1 tsp. for dark skin – 1 Tbs. for light skin) 2. Slowly add in one or combination of the cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg until you reach your desired tone. 3. If you want more of a “compact” foundation, add some jojoba/olive/almond oil to the mixture and press down into a compact. (Start with 5 drops and keep adding until it reaches your desired texture). Beautiful Bronzer Ingredients:
Instructions: 1. Adjust the levels of ingredients to your shade and mix well in a small bowl, and break up any clumps until it’s smooth. Place the powder in a clean, empty compact and pack it in firmly. (Find empty compacts here.) A few tips on the color: Cinnamon provides glow. Cocoa gives depth and darkness . Nutmeg will give a sun-kissed brown. Cornstarch spreads it all out and lightens it. Essential oil keeps it together and thickens it. For blush, add some beet root powder and adjust the cocoa, nutmeg, and cinnamon as needed.
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Written by environmental club founder and presdient Megan Phelps Conventional cleaners are chock full of hazardous chemicals. Many are proven to cause cancer and more. The federal government turns a blind eye to many of these chemicals, leaving you as the consumer on your own. (Check out the environmental working group to find out if your cleaning products are safe.)
Written by environmental club founder and president Megan Phelps Conventional toothpaste is pretty tough on the earth, not to mention our bodies! It's full of sodium laurel sulfate, glycerin, fluoride, triclosan, and synthetic flavorings. These compounds impede whole-body health, and prevent saliva from remineralizing your teeth to prevent cavities. Yuck! To make matters worse, conventional toothpaste is packaged in a lot of plastic. Luckily, we have the answer. A few of them, actually. These super-simple, toxin-free recipes will have you brushing naturally in no time! Beware: these toothpastes are not what you're used to! They might feel a little chalky or taste salty at first. Adjust ratios as needed (tips below). Zero Waste Toothpaste Recipe (from Trash is for Tossers) 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda 25-30 drops Organic food grade peppermint essential oil Mix all three ingredients in a glass dish. To use, scoop out a little bit with a spoon and put it onto your toothbrush. Add more or less peppermint or coconut oil depending on your textural preference. (Video below.) Tooth powder (adapted from Zero Waste Home) 2 tb baking soda 1/8 ts white stevia powder a few drops essential oil of your choice Place in a parmesan shaker and tap gently onto toothbrush to use. Alternatively, you can place it into a mason jar and dip a wet toothbrush into it. Too Salty? Here are some ways to make these recipes your own:
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