Road to Minimalism: Homemade/ DIY natural cosmetics

Oh well, look who's back? I'm still here. Enjoying life at the moment. Alright......

Let's get real!

Lately, I'm embracing minimalism to the core. From letting go of toxic friends and relationships that only put me into "mental patol" and a job that robbed my time with my family.

Going forward with my weirdo-ness...

I went all out with my spring cleaning and threw out 90% of my cosmetics that contains harmful ingredients and in plastic containers that can't be recycled.

I don't know if this is by product of me aging (*wink) or is it because a lot of things makes sense to me at this age, how we live our life everyday is mostly patterned with what we see on TV ( commercials, shops,etc.) And what celebrities are endorsing. That i just want to cover my ears, eyes and say enough! It makes me tired, stress and weak..... reading and researching about minimalism put me into that implications that I only need simple basic things for me to survive and live life happily with content. That everyday G is wondering what I'm up to and keeping me busy..reading..trying.. researching.

Yesterday, I formulated my first ever homemade deodorant, dry shampoo, changed my shower/bath products to only one bar soap that could wash my hair, body,face in one and it is handmade from Aleppo, Syria. The tawas that I bought from a vegan shop gave me so much pride coz it is made in Philippines.

Next project,to change my laundry washing soaps to a more sustainable- eco friendly one. My cleaning paraphernalias in the house are all eco friendly already- usually made out of vinegar-solution ,vodka-water solution or that with baking soda. Though still working hard on some cleaning solutions. Anyways,sharing this to inspire and I hope not to scare you what's up with me. But hey, I'm okay and this makes me so happy. I'm proud of myself. I hope i make a lot of sense here and I hope i inspire you in one way or another . 

Homemade Deodorant

 For this you'll need:

2 tbsps cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon essential oils ( of your choice)
2 tbsps of baking soda
1/2 cup of organic coconut oil
*mix them all in a double broiler with hot water until fully blend together.
*adjust the essential oils according to your preference or that the baking soda

Tested and proven that I don't smell stinky the whole day.l tried it while I'm out all day running some important errands under the now warm springy Polish weather. So far, I'm satisfied with the results. I will probably adjust my next formulation. :-)

Homemade Dry Shampoo

For this you'll need:

2 tbsps of cocoa powder -organic is the best

2 tbsps of cornstarch

drops of essential oils of your choice (optional) since the smell of the cocoa powder itself is great

A spice bottle that I bought in Flying tiger store (like a dollar store in Poland)

Test and review:

My son and daughter loves this formulation. It goes well with their hair colour and after two days of no shampoo they feel like no greasy  hair at all. I love it to my hair too.

homemade Coffee body/face scrub 

For this you'll need:

ground coffee - i recycled the coffee grounds that I have in that day's morning coffee

2 tbsps of coconut oil- I'm using organic from Philippines

mix all them so well and apply to your face and body twice a week. This bottle is also a recycled one from my empty moisturizer

Crsystal deodorant from Mydlarnia that cost 36pln

But, I found similar one and in cheaper price at  Rossman like so...

crystal deodorant for 13 Pln.

Who's into this minimalism thing, let me know!

I will be back for more DIY/ zero-waste recipes and if you tried this formulation, please let me know by commenting down below. Your words truly counts.

P.S. next post...probably, I'm selling my wardrobes. LOL

Have a great day folks!

XOAi