In the spirit of ridding my home of triclosan, this next post is about hand sanitizer. I don't know about you, but when I was a kid, this was something I had never even heard of! My Mom worked in the medical field, and I do remember when I went out to the car to find this chemical/alcohol smelling foam stuff. It was HAND SANITIZER back when the fad had just begun. Now the stuff is packed full of triclosan for us to slather on our little sweeties! I am SO thankful to be able to make my own using Young Living essential oils.
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp fractionated coconut oil (you could also use vitamin E oil)
1 Tablespoon Witch Hazel or 80 proof vodka
8-10 drops Thieves oil
Put this gel into dispensers and you are good to go. Plus, it smells great and doesn't leave your hands feeling like they belong in a reptile exhibit somewhere!
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Monday, February 2, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Ridding My Home of Triclosan
Triclosan. I thought it was a good thing. After all, it kills germs. Germs make us sick. Turns out, triclosan has now been proven to disrupt hormones in animals and has not been proven to be beneficial in hand soaps. In fact, triclosan may be causing more harm than good. It is highly unregulated and it is absorbed through the skin. I have been shocked to learn just how many products contain triclosan. Right now, my goal is to rid my home of this toxin. The Chicago Tribune has great article regarding the use of triclosan if you care to read it. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-02-10/health/ct-met-triclosan--20130210_1_triclosan-plain-soap-sarah-janssen
Here is an article that was published in the L.A. Times regarding triclosan and liver damage: http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-cleaner-hands-higher-liver-risk-20141120-story.html
Here is a November 2014 statement regarding triclosan from the UC SanDiego Health System: http://health.ucsd.edu/news/releases/Pages/2014-11-17-dirty-side-of-soap.aspx
The bad news about triclosan is not some natural scare tactic. This is serious stuff!
My recipe for today is home made, foaming hand soap. It smells great, the kids love to use it, and more importantly, it is TRICLOSAN FREE!!!!
3/4 cup distilled water
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
6 drops Thieves oil
Foaming soap pump bottle (I purchased mine through abundanthealth4u)
Mix all ingredients together, pour into Foaming soap bottle. Super easy!
Here is an article that was published in the L.A. Times regarding triclosan and liver damage: http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-cleaner-hands-higher-liver-risk-20141120-story.html
Here is a November 2014 statement regarding triclosan from the UC SanDiego Health System: http://health.ucsd.edu/news/releases/Pages/2014-11-17-dirty-side-of-soap.aspx
The bad news about triclosan is not some natural scare tactic. This is serious stuff!
My recipe for today is home made, foaming hand soap. It smells great, the kids love to use it, and more importantly, it is TRICLOSAN FREE!!!!
3/4 cup distilled water
1/4 cup liquid castile soap
6 drops Thieves oil
Foaming soap pump bottle (I purchased mine through abundanthealth4u)
Mix all ingredients together, pour into Foaming soap bottle. Super easy!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
DIY Facewash.
I love this face wash, truly, I do! I've got to admit that I was hesitant to trade in my store bought acne wash and go to a wash that contains OIL. But, I couldn't un-hear the words that I heard about the ingredients contained in store bought wash, so I marched into bathroom, picked up the wash, un-screwed the lid, and dumped it all down the sink. Yep, I did! I couldn't un-do that one either. I had already quit using my prescription acne products (clindamycin gel and retin A cream) and started using Young Living's Claraderm spray instead. This not only replaced my prescriptions, it also replaced my moisturizer. Because the Claraderm spray replaced 3 products for me, I actually end up saving $10 a month and my skin is just as clear and even healthier than it was before! That's what I call a win.
Back to the face wash. I took the plunge and will never go back.
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup unscented castile soap (I buy mine through vitacost. By using this link you will get a discount off your first order: http://goo.gl/nGECcg).
1 TBSP baking soda
6 drops melaleuca oil
6 drops lavender oil
1 drop peppermint oil
Melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Add other ingredients. Mix together and pour into a bottle. Enjoy your new, non-toxic wash! (You may use a different bland of oils if you would like. I included the oils for troubled skin. If I didn't have troubled skin I would choose to use Frankincence instead of melaleuca and omit the peppermint.)
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I love this face wash, truly, I do! I've got to admit that I was hesitant to trade in my store bought acne wash and go to a wash that contains OIL. But, I couldn't un-hear the words that I heard about the ingredients contained in store bought wash, so I marched into bathroom, picked up the wash, un-screwed the lid, and dumped it all down the sink. Yep, I did! I couldn't un-do that one either. I had already quit using my prescription acne products (clindamycin gel and retin A cream) and started using Young Living's Claraderm spray instead. This not only replaced my prescriptions, it also replaced my moisturizer. Because the Claraderm spray replaced 3 products for me, I actually end up saving $10 a month and my skin is just as clear and even healthier than it was before! That's what I call a win.
Back to the face wash. I took the plunge and will never go back.
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup unscented castile soap (I buy mine through vitacost. By using this link you will get a discount off your first order: http://goo.gl/nGECcg).
1 TBSP baking soda
6 drops melaleuca oil
6 drops lavender oil
1 drop peppermint oil
Melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Add other ingredients. Mix together and pour into a bottle. Enjoy your new, non-toxic wash! (You may use a different bland of oils if you would like. I included the oils for troubled skin. If I didn't have troubled skin I would choose to use Frankincence instead of melaleuca and omit the peppermint.)
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I've Decided to Start an Oily Blog
There is really nothing fancy going on here, just me. I have decided to start an oily blog. So many people are afraid of oils because of the cost, time involvement, and uncertainty. I'm not here to say that oils are for sure right for you, but I would love to teach people how to make oils fit into their life and their budget. I have spent a lot of time learning how to be oily on a budget. Recently I watched a Young Living spree cast about common personal hygiene items and how they contain ingredients that are toxic to our health. Who knew? Not me! I never thought that known toxins would be allowed as ingredients in items that we use all over our bodies and on our babies. To learn more about what I am talking about, here it is: http://www.spreecast.com/events/ditch-and-switch-in-2015
Now, as much as I love my oils, and love Young Living products, I simply can not afford to switch all of my household items over to these amazing products. I don't know many people who can afford it, to be honest. If you can, it definitely the way to go, if not, don't give up! You can be oily on a shoestring just like me. To help you out, I am determined to share at least one oily recipe a week. Last week, I made shampoo, hand sanitizer, mouth wash, face wash, and all purpose cleaner all in the course of 45 minutes. I have also discovered the joy of making my own bath soak and sugar scrub. Many of these home made items actually cost LESS than the commercial products at the store. With little people around, there is a definite advantage to cleaning with non-toxic cleaners and using non-toxic personal care products.
Getting started may seem overwhelming. The best way to get started is to become a Young Living wholesale member. There is no annual fee where it feels like you are just throwing money away. If you sign up for the Premium Starter Kit, you get everything you need start your non-toxic, oily journey. Over $300 retail for only $150! To get started, click here:
https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1709484&enrollerid=1709484
Abundant Health For You has the absolute best prices on containers you want to have to start making your own products. http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/
Please consider following my blog to read more about how you can have a wonderfully oily home on a shoestring budget. I am looking forward to learning and sharing along the way in 2015!
Now, as much as I love my oils, and love Young Living products, I simply can not afford to switch all of my household items over to these amazing products. I don't know many people who can afford it, to be honest. If you can, it definitely the way to go, if not, don't give up! You can be oily on a shoestring just like me. To help you out, I am determined to share at least one oily recipe a week. Last week, I made shampoo, hand sanitizer, mouth wash, face wash, and all purpose cleaner all in the course of 45 minutes. I have also discovered the joy of making my own bath soak and sugar scrub. Many of these home made items actually cost LESS than the commercial products at the store. With little people around, there is a definite advantage to cleaning with non-toxic cleaners and using non-toxic personal care products.
Getting started may seem overwhelming. The best way to get started is to become a Young Living wholesale member. There is no annual fee where it feels like you are just throwing money away. If you sign up for the Premium Starter Kit, you get everything you need start your non-toxic, oily journey. Over $300 retail for only $150! To get started, click here:
https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1709484&enrollerid=1709484
Abundant Health For You has the absolute best prices on containers you want to have to start making your own products. http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/
Please consider following my blog to read more about how you can have a wonderfully oily home on a shoestring budget. I am looking forward to learning and sharing along the way in 2015!
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