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Health and Beauty

Personal Hygiene and Cosmetics

We use cosmetics and hygiene products for a fairly narrow rangę of reasons: to keep skin moist and supple: to clean hair without stripping it of natural oils: to eliminate unpleasant body or mouth odours; to prevent skin oiliness and clogged skin pores: and simply for the pleasure of relaxing and pampering ourselves with body-care or facial-care treatments.

The following ingredients can help achieve these purposes without the use of toxic additives. synthetic fragrances. or artificial colourings.

Astr ił igents/after sluwes

Witch hazel. diluted isopropyl alcohol.

Bath soaks

For a soothing bath, add 20-25 drops of pure tea tree oil to the water. Baking soda can soften hard water and makes a relaxing bath time soak.

Deodorants

Baking soda, white clay, deodorant crystals.

Iłisect repellents

Several essential oils have insect repelling qualities. One great combination is citronella and patchouli oils. These can also be madę into a soap with which to wash before heading outside during mosquito season.

Moisturizers and conditioners

Egg yolk, milk, yoghurt, safflower oil (for light moisturizing). olive oil (for dry skin or hair), water oatmealjojoba oil.

Perfumes

Essential oils provide non-toxic fragrances that can be used to scent shampoo. and bath soaks.

Toothpastes

Baking soda. salt.

Soaps and cleansing agents Castile soap, olive-oil based soap.

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