I started oil pulling about three years  ago and saw some amazing results in my oral health in general. I had lots of work done in my back teeth before and it seemed like I had new cavities every few months. After starting oil pulling my dentist noticed no more gum bleeding and was saying that I was brushing better while in reality I just added oil pulling to my daily oral care routine.  It’s been few years now that I didn’t need any more fillings and root canals and that’s thanks to better nutrition, oil pulling and the help of my holistic dentist.

Oil pulling is a holistic healing remedy that has been used for thousands of years. It involves putting about a tablespoon of oil in your mouth, then swishing it around your teeth for 10-20 minutes. This unbelievably effective procedure has been used for centuries as a traditional India remedy to:

• Whitens teeth
• Soothes throat dryness
• Prevents cavities
• Heals cracked lips
• Boosts Immune System
• Improves acne
• Strengthens gums and jaw
• Cures tooth decay
• Kills bad breath
• Heals bleeding gums
• Prevents heart disease
• Reduces inflammation
• Spearmint essential oil

Oil Pulling Essential oils Recipe

Adding essential oils to my oil pulling routine has been so beneficial for my gums. Get high grade essential oils here. 

Spearmint essential oil: Spearmint is milder than Peppermint and is characterized by an invigorating fragrance that is uplifting and calming. I love the taste of it in my mouth.

Myrrh essential oil: Myrrh has a long history of use in skin care for its moisturizing properties to cleanse dry skin therefore it’s great to support healthy gum tissues.

Clove essential oil: Clove is a natural numbing oil. It’s used in so many dental products. It has a scent that is very warm and inviting. Always dilute Clove when using topically.

Oil Pulling Essential Oils Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil ( buy it here )
• 5 drops spearmint essential oil ( buy the purest here )
• 5 drops Myrrh essential oil ( buy the purest here )
• 5 drops clove essential oil ( buy the purest here )

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients together and store in a glass jar with a lid
2. Use approximatly one tablespoon for oil pulling

In addition to oil pulling I also make my own tooth paste. Check it out here.

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I made these beauties for a vendor event and they were a big hit. They would make a perfect easy DIY gifts for friends and family. San Francisco is very humid and I always feel the need of having some kind of scented stuff to keep the closets and storages not smelling moldy. I bought some of the cedarwood sticks they sell at the store, but I realized that their smell gave me a huge headache. I can’t deal with perfume grade products at all. My journey to making my own beauty, personal and cleaning products is is becoming a passion. I love it and I am seeing great results in the overall health of my family. Checkout some of my other recipes here. 

Homemade Scented Drawer Sachet

Did you know that synthetic household and personal care products are destroying your health? Do you wish to know why your immune system is weak, why you are always fatigued, and why you and your family have all those mystery illnesses and “genetic” disorders? You may find the answers in your cleaning products, medicine cabinet, laundry products, foods, municipal water, in “healthy” products (soy, canola, margarine) and in your air fresheners. There is an endless barrage of unregulated toxic retail products ranging from Clorox wipes to hand sanitizers and air fresheners. The long-term health consequences of these products multiplied together invariably become much worse than any infection or other seemingly isolated ailment.

It’s very important to learn how to make some easy and money saving DIY personal and cleaning products to protect both your health and the environment. All the recipes I share are easy and affordable and can last a long time. Today’s recipe makes a great gift for friends and family for the holidays.

How to make homemade scented drawer sachet: 

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried lavender ( buy it here )
• 1/2 cup whole clove ( buy it here ) 
• lavender essential oil ( buy pure essential oils here )
• Cotton muslin bags ( buy it here ) 

Instructions

1. Fill up the little bag with the dried lavender and clove mixture
2. Add 5 drops lavender essential oils
3. Close and hang in the closet, put in drawers and storages

Do you have any household DIY recipes you would like to share? Please feel free to discuss it in a comment so readers can benefit more.

Did you know that essential oils are a great way to get ride of toxic chemicals products around your home and make your own?Learn more how they work here.

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Want fresh hair without getting wet? Do you want a homemade greasy hair solution?  I sure do need that last minute pickup several times a week. I have always had oily, greasy hair and dry shampoo is a necessity in my everyday beauty routine. I recently checked out a store bought version and I was shocked on how awful the ingredients are. I am very carful on what I am putting on my body as the skin is the biggest organ for absorbing chemicals. Pores that are congested and blocked with chemicals and pollutants prevent skin from functioning properly and removing toxins.  Be aware of what you put on your skin, not all the bottles you see at grocery stores that claims they are natural and organic truly are. The word perfume for example can hide up to 300 different chemicals.

I am developing a strong passion for making my own beauty and personal care products and I am so happy about the outcome. Checkout my DIY page here.

I recently suffered from some severe hair thining after having my baby and decided to eliminate all hair products with heavy chemicals. Checkout my post about essential oils for thicker and strong hair. Whenever I don’t have time to make my own I love getting Morroco Method products. They are 100% chimerical free and food based.  Check them out here.

Homemade Greasy Hair Solution

Homemade Dry Shampoo Recipes

For dark/ brown hair 

• 1 tablespoon shikakai powder ( get it here )
• 1 teaspoon cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon corn starch or arrowroot powder
• few drop of your favorite essential oils ( get the purest here )

For Lighter hair

• 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder or corn starch  
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric ( get it here )
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ( get it here )
• 5 drops essential oils of your choice ( get the purest here )

Note: Please mix the ingredients according to the color of your hair. More arrowroot for lighter hair and more of the darker ingredients for darker hair.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or container with a lid.
2. Sprinkle mixture onto scalp and hair roots, then work in with fingertips. You can use a clean makeup brush to apply to the roots. Apply evenly.
3. Make sure you allow the product to sit for a couple of minutes before styling.
4. Once it has had a few minutes to work into the hair and roots, make sure you comb or blow-dry it to help it blend well.

Dry shampoo is a great way to get ride of a last minute oily hair and also if you have thin hair like me and blow drying making it flat, dry shampoo is also a great solution. I’s suitable for men, women and kids.

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Baby skin is so gentle, smooth and radiant naturally. It is preferred not to wash it at all as it contains natural oils to protect it. I did wash my babies with only water and also used some gentle soaps here and there. I made this recipe for my monthly DIY swap with a group of my girlfriends.  One of the ladies is pregnant and we chose a baby DIY  theme. This recipe is very gentle and perfect to wash off the smelly cheesy baby throw up.

I like to use mostly edible ingredients in all my DIY. I love the softness the coconut milk gives to this baby wash. I even tried it as a face wash for myself and I think it’s one of the best face wash I have ever created. Who said you will spend more $$ making DIY?. I totally think the opposite as this example of a baby wash is going beyond it’s original purpose, therefore it saves me money.

Here are some benefits of coconut milk for mommy beauty

• Natural Make-Up Removal: Mix two parts of coconut oil to one part of coconut milk. This will help remove the make-up and moisturize the skin.
• Helps Curing Sunburn: Apply coconut milk on the affected area. It will not only moisturize the area, get ride of redness, but soothe the pain as well.
• Hair Conditioning: Mix free tablespoons of coconut milk with an egg yolk and massage it onto the inner roots of the scalp. Wrap your hair in a towel and leave it for a few hours. This acts as a wonderful deep moisturizing tonic for your hair.
• Skin Moisturizer: Have coconut milk or apply it on the skin. It helps both ways to gain smooth skin texture.
• Wrinkle-Prevention: Coconut milk has high levels of Vitamin C and Copper that reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.

Homemade Baby Wash Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ounces DR Bronner’s baby Castile soap
• 3 ounces full fat coconut milk
• 3 drops lavender essential oil ( buy real essential oils here )

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients and store in this squeeze bottle for an easy use. 

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Most store bought exfoliation products remove skin cells with enzymes or acidic ingredients. Exfoliating with coffee grounds improves circulation, leaving you with smooth, glowing skin.

I love making DIY from ingredients I already have in my kitchen. I save money, time and of course my heath.

I used three amazing essential oils for the skin in this recipe; Geranium,  Myrrh and Cinnamon. Read About their benefits for the skin here. I only recommend young living essential oils as they are known for their purity. Young Living is the only essential oil company that own their owns farms in the US and grow everything organic.

Become a member with a stater kit today and explore their amazing selection of oils, home, personal care and wellness products. Their membership is just like a Costco membership without the annual fee. It’s just a one time sign up fee and the most amazing part is you earn points every time you shop and can make a big order for free after just few months. I earned $500 in my first year with them. Learn more about essential rewards here.

How to make smoothing body coffee scrub

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon ground  coffee
• 1 tablespoon organic sugar
• 3  tablespoons organic coconut oil
• 2 drops myrrh essential oil
• 2 drops geranium essential oil
• 1 drop cinnamon essential oil ( optional )

Instructions 

In a bowl combine all the ingredients together and store in a mason jar. I usually store my DIY products in the fridge to preserve their freshness. I also make small portions.

Note: This scrub is great for the face too. It’s messy in the shower, but it gets you the most smooth and glowing skin.

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Best Essential Oils For Face

It is very important to only put on your skin what you would likely eat because the skin is a direct pathway to the bloodstream. When the body gets overburdened with chemicals from beauty care products it can lead to detoxification problems that can cause health issues down the line. You can reduce the burden by simplifying your personal care routine to include basics such as natural carrier oils (coconut oil and olive oil)  and pure essential oils.

In the beginning of 2014 I started my journey with Young Living Essential Oils and soon enough I became obsessed  with the oils to enhance my beauty routine. In North Africa, where I am from, we make lots of plant based beauty and personal care products. Combining my knowledge of local plants and with knowledge of how to use of essential oils has made my journey turn into a passion.  I am excited to share with you some of my favorite oils for my facial skincare.

I always combine essential oils with carrier oils like coconut oil, Shea butter, olive oil, jojoba oil, apricot oil and almond oil whenever I use them on my face because they are very potent and a little goes a long way. Young living essential oils are known for their purity so using them with carrier oils is a best way to preserve them so they last longer and avoid skin sensitivity.

Best Essential Oils For Your Face

Frankincense Essential Oil: Frankincense has many benefits for the skin and it has been used since ancient times by wealthy people to enhance beauty and spirituality. It is a natural toner, decreasing the appearance of pores and evening out skin-tone. I made a roll-on with 10 drops frankincense mixed with apricot oil and apply it everyday before bedtime. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade frankincense essential oil here.

Lavender Essential Oil: Who does not use at least one lavender scented beauty product? The problem is that pure lavender oil is costly to produce. So many of the ones used in popular products are synthetic and the body does not know how to process them and that can cause problems down the road. Young Living is the only company that owns hundreds of acres of organic lavender farms in the US and overseas. And follows every step of the distillation process from seed to sealing of the oil. I add few drops to unscented Castile soap and use as a face wash and shower gel. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade lavender essential oil here.

Helichrysum Essential Oil: Helichrysum italicum, is commonly referred to as everlasting, immortal or the curry plant. Its name sounds like something precious, doesn’t it? It is one of the most prized oils for the skin. It’s known for its restorative properties and provides excellent support to the skin, liver, and nervous system.Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade helichrysum essential oil here.

Myrrh Essential Oil: You may have heard of myrrh from the holy books. Ancient Egyptians used myrrh to add to perfume. It was valued more than gold during ancient times. Myrrh supports healthy, youthful looking skin. This is why it’s commonly added to many skin care products today. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade myrrh essential oil here.

Rose Essential Oil:  This is one of the amazing oils gifted by mother nature and I can’t get enough of it. I love it and absolutely obsessed with using it in almost all my homemade beauty recipes. Just 2 drops of this amazing oil makes an 8.oz face toner that lasts forever.Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade rose essential oil 

Carrot Seed Essential Oil: I don’t like the smell of it, but I love it’s rejuvenation properties. Carrot seed essential oil is has natural sun protective qualities. I mix just one drop with one teaspoon of coconut oil and and use it as a moisturizer. The reason why I say just a teaspoon is because I like to preserve the freshness of my beauty products, so I just make a small amount. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade carrot seed essential oil

Patchouli Essential Oil: Patchouli oil has a sweet and rich aroma that is very supporting to healthy skin. I use it with some whipped Shea butter during winter and has worked great to moisturize my dry skin. I recently started adding it to my homemade face mask and it feels amazing.Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade Patchouli essential oil 

Geranium essential oil: This is an amazing floral oil that I absolutely love. It has a floral and sweet fragrance that’s very relaxing and smells amazing. It has been used back to the times of the Egyptians for promoting and supporting beautiful and supple skin. If you want to use an essential oil with a wonderful floral smell and can’t afford rose oil, geranium is my second suggestion. I use it in my face toner too and wear it as perfume. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade geranium essential oil

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: My Mother is a big fan of Ylang Ylang, she even has a French made face moisturizer that she buys and uses all the time. It’s quiet expensive, so I made her a homemade version that she thinks is working wonders on her skin tone and appearance. The best part is that is does not have the synthetic ingredients used in her favorite brand! Get 100% pure, therapeutic-gradeYlang Ylang essential oil 

Tea Tree Essential Oil: Tea essential oil, also called melaleuca oil, is made from the leaves of the tea tree plant (Melaleuca alternifolia), a member of the myrtle tree family, which is native to Australia. Aboriginal tribes in Australia have known the amazing properties of the tea tree for thousands of years. But you don’t have to travel to Australia to get tea tree oil. Young Living has the most pure available to you and it comes in the premium starter kit. I use tea tree a lot. I make a coconut oil makeup remover just with mixing 2 drops tea tree essential oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Get 100% pure, therapeutic-grade tea tree essential oil 

Which Essential Oils Do I recommend?

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Every healthy skin care regimen includes daily-use and weekly-use products. I use to go to a spa salon for a facial at least once a month and let those ladies put all kind of harsh chemicals on my face, but hey I didn’t know better. I thought I was doing something nice and loved just laying down and relax while someone is pampering me. Those old days are gone and I am so glad I switched to DIY and can make some amazing products that use to spend so much money on at home without the harsh chemicals. It has been and continuing to be an amazing passion.

I really believe that nutrition is what matters the most when it comes to having a great skin, but I also believe that non toxic beauty products are a must. Wouldn’t you feel weird if you do everything right from inside to have a beautiful skin and use harsh chemicals to take care of the top layers?

To add some info on the  nutrition subject  for a healthier skin, I recently read this book (Primal moms look good naked) from Peggy Emch, she explores how nutritional deficiencies contribute to early aging, cellulite, stretch marks, and sagging jowls. Though we can manufacture collagen within our bodies, we need certain building blocks to do that. Gelatin is basically powdered collagen, so it’s kind of a no brainer to start there and let a nutrient-dense diet add in the rest (protein, vitamin C and zinc are also needed). I use this grass-fed kosher gelatin in my smoothie every morning and I am actually going to use it in the recipe below too.

Homemade Face Mask recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablesppon clay powder ( get it here )
• 1 tablespoon diatomaceous earth ( get it here )
• 1/2 cup great lake gelatin ( get it here )
• 5 drops lavender essential oil ( get it here )
• 2 drops Frankincense essential oil ( get it here )
• Water to mix

Instructions

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl
2. Add essential oils
3. Add water until you feel like you are forming sort of a paste between your fingers
4. Put in a food processor or blender for a smoother texture ( optional )
5. Put in a mason jar with a lid
6. Keep in the fridge and use two times a week
7. Apply on a clean washed and dried face. leave  for 15 minutes and rinse it off

I would love to read some of your easy mask recipes. Feel free to share them in a comment. If you are using  essential from health food stores and rebotelers companies chances are, you are still using some sort of harmful chemicals on your skin. Young living stands for it’s purity, potency and the seed to seal promise. Sign up as a member with a premium starter kit  and benefit from a 24% off retail price for the rest of your life plus earn points towards free oils. If you have any question please feel free to contact me here.

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Vitamin C Benefits For Your Skin 

So many of you have asked me what DIY beauty I use on a daily basis. To Begin; one of the DIY products I can not live without is my Vitamin C serum. It helps my skin feel and look great.I apply it all over my face and neck every SINGLE night before I go to bed.

Vitamin C serum is one of the priciest skin care products on the market.  But today I am going to show you how you can make your own for under $10! Get excited people!!

There’s probably not a product on the market that doesn’t boast Vitamin C as an ingredient, but here’s the thing. Vitamin C is highly volatile and breaks down very quickly. By the time a skincare product is packaged, shipped, shelved, and hits your cart, the Vitamin C within is already well on its way out of town. The yards-long ingredient list you’ll find on these products is the manufacturer’s desperate attempt to stabilize this beast. Which translates to low Vitamin C benefit for your skin, plus a daily schmear of random chemical soup.

 Homemade Serum Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Vitamin C Powder (Find non GMO, natural Vitamin C HERE)
• 2 teaspoons distilled water
• 1 teaspoon glycerin  (Find HERE)
• ⅛ teaspoon Vitamin E  (Find non GMO, natural Vitamin E capsules HERE)
• small amber or dark glass bottle (Find them HERE)
• 2 drops Frankincense essential oil ( I only recommend this brand )

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in a small bowl until the granules are dissolved
2. Transfer to a dark glass bottle
3. Apply to the skin at night after cleansing and toning
4. Let the serum soak in and then apply your moisturizer as usual

Notes: An easy way to make sure your Vitamin C is in the perfect form to get the most benefits you can use a pH test strip. Your serum should be right around 3.5.
Secondly, remember, vitamin C oxidizes quickly so my recommendation is to use it quickly. Make a small batch and use it only for 3-5 days. It is some extra work, but trust me, the benefits are worth it.

Use an amber glass bottle to store the serum as vitamin C degrades quickly with light. Hence, do not store using clear glass.

This serum is great to use on the backs of your hands as well. As most of us already know, sun spots show up on the hands first. Vitamin C can cause your skin to be a little red at first. When you apply it, a small amount of tingling is normal. If it is burning, remove it immediately. Don’t worry – you can just add more water and/or glycerin to your mixture. This will dilute the Vitamin C so it is more suited for your skin.

My recommendation is to use this only at night to start. If you think your skin can handle more go ahead and use twice a day.

Here are some amazing benefits that you can get from using vitamin C face serum:

• Produces collagen
• Smoothens skin
• Sun protection
• Reduces/removes age spots
• Evens out skin tone
• Boosts benefits of skin peels and microdermabrasion

Enjoy and please come back and let me know how you like this if you try it out!

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