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How To Make A Simple Blueberry Tincture

Nico · February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Blueberry tincture in a small glass jar. There are fresh blueberries sitting next to the jar.

Blueberries are jam-packed with antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds. Learn how to make a blueberry tincture to preserve and quickly access this plant’s medical benefits. Tinctures are a wonderful way to preserve the beneficial plant compounds in organic materials like … [Read more...] about How To Make A Simple Blueberry Tincture

Filed Under: Tinctures, Tinctures for Anxiety, Tinctures for Inflammation

Simple DIY Rosemary Tincture Recipe

Nico · February 21, 2024 · 2 Comments

Fresh rosemary in front of a glass jar with rosemary tincture inside. There's an amber glass dropper bottle in the background.

Rosemary is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and can even promote hair growth and improve memory. This simple DIY rosemary tincture recipe will teach you how to make this powerful herbal tincture using fresh or dried rosemary. What is rosemary … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Rosemary Tincture Recipe

Filed Under: Tinctures, Tinctures for Inflammation

Simple DIY Deodorant Without Baking Soda

Nico · February 14, 2024 · 10 Comments

An overhead shot of DIY deodorant in a small glass jar. There are yellow beeswax pastilles next to the jar.

Making your own DIY deodorant without baking soda is a great option if you have sensitive skin. This homemade deodorant has only 4 natural ingredients and is ready in under an hour. DIY deodorant is simple to make and only uses a handful of natural ingredients. It’s a great … [Read more...] about Simple DIY Deodorant Without Baking Soda

Filed Under: Holistic Skin Care

Mango Butter vs Shea Butter – which is better?

Nico · February 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A close up of shea butter and mango butter on a wooden cutting board.

Let's unpack which is better - mango butter vs shea butter. Both are better than conventional body butters that are full of synthetic fragrances and unpronounceable ingredients, but here are the pros and cons of each. Swapping out conventional body butters for homemade … [Read more...] about Mango Butter vs Shea Butter – which is better?

Filed Under: Holistic Skin Care

10 Pros And Cons Of Beeswax Candles

Nico · February 7, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A close up of two yellow pillar beeswax candles in dark green and cream candle sticks against a white background.

Beeswax candles are a good nontoxic alternative to other types of candles but are there any downsides to using them? Here are 10 pros and cons of beeswax candles. Over recent years, I’ve slowly swapped out products with toxic chemicals out for less harmful alternatives. I’ve … [Read more...] about 10 Pros And Cons Of Beeswax Candles

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps

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