So here is what I use for:
Baby lotion - coconut oil.
Baby diaper rash - coconut oil or breastmilk...
Funky skin or hair - coconut oil...OR breastmilk...
if coconut oil or breastmilk doesn't fix it...then we need to get more pricey and likely make something. Needless to say, it rarely gets to that point...I have used Boudreax's butt paste - in the green tube(I bought it at Target) in a pinch. It isn't the best though(has nanoparticles in it)...I recently returned an unused tube, so as to get the ingredients I need to make my own. There is a lot of recent evidence that zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are actually super small particles, nano-particles...so small they get into the skin and cells and cause all kinds of problems. You want "non-nano"...meaning, they aren't super small in size...they are bigger, and won't penetrate cellular membranes. You can pretty easily get non-nano zinc oxide from amazon. It is pretty hard to get non-nano titanium dioxide however. But for the sake of diaper rash cream, the zinc works fine...it will also work for homemade sunscreen! :)
Diaper Cream...to stop the redness and the tears...
Here are a few recipes for diaper rash cream...and you mommas out there know, diaper rash cream helps with many things, so keep this recipe handy!
Diaper cream:
First good one - diaper cream recipe #1
Second good article - diaper cream #2 and baby powder
Deodorant...to prevent the stink...
I don't know where I saw this deodorant recipe...I spend a lot of time browsing around on the internet...I am PRETTY SURE I saw this recipe in my doTERRA magazine...but I might not...or I might have modified it with advice from others...who knows!? My "mombie" brain is so full some days...we're lucky I don't rely on spell check :-P I have been using this deodorant for MONTHS! It works great for me...I made one big batch, still going strong! Note - I generally have a hard time with body odor...no matter how clean I eat, or how much I scrub, I am one of those people that always travels with deodorant. And by "travel" I mean leave the house for any length of time. I have tried antiperspirants - made me sweat worse and smell terrible, and then stained my clothes...I have used many natural brands, like Tom's of Maine - smelled bad, didn't work. I settled happily into a natural Arm and Hammer (which is what I do keep in my diaper bag), but when I saw propylene glycol as a main ingredient, I decided to make my own. The Arm and Hammer DOES work well, it has very few toxic ingredients, and if you are looking for a more natural option, I highly recommend this brand. Most of my family uses it...my husband calls it the "Clark scent".. :)
Deodorant:
-2 Tbsp of melted coconut oil with
-10-30 drops of your favorite essential oils. (where to buy essential oils)
I used 10 drops of peppermint, 10 of wild orange, and 10 of Balance blend. It smells great and the peppermint has this great cooling effect :)
-1/4 cup of arrowroot powder
I used Bob's Red Mill brand, got it at my health food store, but many grocery stores carry it also.
-1/4 cup baking soda or bentonite clay or a mix of the two.
I mixed the two, about 50:50. I might use less baking soda next time,
more clay. I have fairly sensitive skin, and the baking soda
over time can be a bit harsh on the underarms.
All you do, is mix the coconut oil with the eo's...then mix the dry ingredients...then combine everything. Store in a glass container, old and cleaned out deodorant container, or some kind of bowl with a lid (preferably not plasic, some eo's are caustic and can eat through SOME plastics) I just store in a glass Rubbermaid bowl, pinch off a small amount and rub it in with my fingers after my shower. I generally don't need to apply...and I live in Fl...and I DO sweat! It just works great. If it does look like it might stain your clothes, it washes out great :) Took me all of five minutes to make, still using it! (I made a double batch. It may seem runny when you first make it, just put it in the fridge or cool area for a bit...it'll "settle" and be quite firm :) If it doesn't come together after chilling it, add a little more clay and arrowroot powder)
Here is another recipe if you want something more smooth and soothing: deodorant recipe #2
Toothpaste...to clean the plaque...to regenerate the teeth...
So for toothpaste, I have used 1/4 cup coconut oil, with 1/4 cup baking soda, and peppermint extract...it was ok. I have since improved that recipe :) Toothpaste is L.O.A.D.E.D with garbage...pure and utter GARBAGE! Making your own is easy, and can really IMPROVE the health of your mouth and teeth.
-1/4 cup of coconut oil - melted(low heat) and mix in
- several drops of favorite essential oils (I used lime and peppermint! Mojito toothpaste?)
-1/4 cup of baking soda or bentonite clay mixed (I would do like a sprinkle of baking soda in 1/4 cup of bentonite clay)
-2 teaspoons of stevia (the finer the better - a spice grinder will help get it fine if you have a more granulated type)
Mix eo's with coconut oil...mix dry ingredients = mix all together. Store in glass container with lid. To use, just dip your brush in it :)
My husband doesn't yet use my toothpaste...I have whiter and healthier teeth than he does, and he uses store brands...I also drink WAY more coffee and tea than he does...just sayin'.
Here is a different toothpaste recipe also: toothpaste recipe #2
Sunscreen...to block thy power, O Sun...
Oh me oh my...SUNSCREEN! Suntan lotion, sunblock, tanning oil, SPH...UVA...SAVE THE SKIN CANCER!!!!! Oh, I think I may have gone a bit overboard...*reels in exaggerations*...
So there is a lot of hype and myth and fear with the sun...our beautiful, burning ball of hydrogen is a powerful thing! It has the power to provide electricity, convert water and carbon dioxide into usable energetic sugars, warm the earth, keep all the cold blooded critters warm, bleach the worst of poo stains in cloth diaper, etc. It has the power to mutate DNA...it has the power to provide vitamins...
A problem in this country is misinformation. Basically, we are all told that if we don't put on sunscreen, daily, any time we see a summer sun, we will end up with skin cancer. So SPF is added to everything from hand lotion, to makeup, to baby products galore. But there's a slight problem...we have become vit D deficient also. Vit D plays a huge part in our everyday life. It isn't so much a vitamin, as much as it is a hormone...it helps with weight, depression, hormone regulation, strong bones and teeth, cancer prevention(source), etc...and there are many sources for this...I highly encourage you to look into this...
so wait...the sun gives cancer...and vit D...and vit D prevents cancer...???? yes, you read that correctly.
Recently, the 'sunscreen prevents skin cancer' myth has been rebutted...it is no longer...gone...caput...adios! But the lies prevail...the judging eyes lurk as your fair skin meets the rays and you don't instantly apply SPH 60... Here is a great article about this topic. So needless to say, making your own sunscreen, or buying a good quality one, is very important. The long and short of it is, we have been preventing sunBURNS, from UVB light, and letting the dangerous UVA light through...and adding a bunch of really toxic, absorbable chemicals into the mix...we are the problem. Here are some solutions-
Sunscreen:
Awesome collection of recipes: here - perk- the recipe uses beeswax and zinc oxide...so if you are buying those things for stuff like homemade soap and baby butt balm, you will definitely have extra...here's another great way to use it!
Stretch marks...the wonderful baby changed my body, my belly...
I have excessive stretch marks...like, the pictures you see online, of women proud of their stretch marks...mine are worse, usually by a long shot...a lot worse......I lost all my baby weight...I am working out, my abs are tight...but none of that matters, because the loose, wrinkly, excessively stretched out skin over 90% of my abdomen, upper thighs, and sides...I don't have all the necessary ingredients yet, but I will be making this. The ingredients in it are wonderful. I have used tamanu oil for stretch marks and it works GREAT...it is also a main ingredient in this recipe. Geranium eo is supposed to be wonderful for skin, frankincense eo is great for basically anything...I haven't used neroli, but I have heard wonderful things. I would probably add a few drops of lavender and grapefruit essential oils to this blend as well(both are good for healing and repairing skin). And a bit of melted beeswax...I want more of a thicker consistency, than just oils...and I love the smell of beeswax! :)
Stretch marks (or wrinkles, dry skin, scarring, etc.):
From Naturallymindful.com:
Method
Using a food scale, and a funnel if necessary, measure amounts correctly, add oil into a bottle of your choice (preferably dark glass), add all essential oils. Give it a very gentle shake to combine all ingredients. Store in a cold and dark place. Shelf life about 6 months.*(Note: if you don't have the herb infused oil, I wouldn't worry about it. While I am sure it is a good ingredient, I wouldn't call it necessary...)
And there you have it people. Several DIY recipes that I hope help you on your mission to health! Little changes sometimes have big results. Feel free to add your recipes, links, or questions in the comment section!
Happy DIY in your OTG family!
Becca H.
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