Natural Body Wash

I spent a lot of money on fancy body wash products (and fancy personal care products in general). I definitely bought into all the claims of how they would make your skin softer/tighter/smell great/acne free/etc and had several that I mixed and matched to get the scent and effect I wanted.
I don’t use most conventional products anymore and usually just default to using bar soap, but when I still want the skin softening, great smelling benefits of body wash, I make my own.
Natural Body Wash Ingredients…
This body wash combines several of my favorite skin care ingredients. I use:
Raw honey: I’ve posted before about how honey is a great skin care ingredient on its own and how it is great for wound healing (and even used in hospitals). In this recipe, it helps soften skin and is naturally soothing & antibacterial. I use local, raw honey when possible and use an organic raw honey (like this one) when I can’t find any locally.
Natural Oils: I use the oil cleansing method to wash my face each day and my skin has never looked better. This recipe uses natural oils to accomplish some of the same benefits as oil cleansing for the whole body. I used a mixture of castor oil and olive oil.
Liquid castille soap- This gives it the cleansing ability. I use Dr. Bronner’s Baby Mild so that I can customize the scent with essential oils, but any scent of organic liquid castille soap will work.
Homemade Natural Body Wash
Simple and natural homemade body wash with liquid castille soap, raw honey, natural oils and essential oils to nourish skin without drying.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons liquid castille soap
3 Tablespoons raw honey
2 Tablespoons oils (I used 1 TBSP each of castor oil and olive oil)
10 drops of essential oil of choice (or more for your preferences)
Instructions
Carefully mix all ingredients by hand with a spoon in a glass liquid measuring cup. Do not use a blender, whisk or had mixer as this will create bubbles and make it impossible to get into a container.
Pour into a (preferably glass) container and use in the shower as a body wash. I use with a natural sea sponge for easy use.

When I was pregnant with my first child, I was given literally a million bottles of baby lotion by friends and relatives. The smell reminded me of my own childhood and I loved that it was a lotion specially formulated for baby. I figured all of the ingredients must be natural and safe since it was for babies after all… and then I actually read the ingredients.
What’s in Baby Lotion?

I wondered why things like Propylene glycol, parabens, artificial fragrances, synthetic waxes and petroleum based oils were considered safe for children. Turns out, they aren’t considered safe for children and the products I’d been given had a hazard rating of 5-6 on the EWG website and had “moderate risk of allergies and immunotoxicity as well as reproductive and developmental toxins.

I definitely wasn’t going to put that on my baby, so I started looking for natural options. I found some great ones, but also found out that most of them were pretty expensive and when you are living on a budget those options were not for me.

I decided to try to make my own from all natural, food safe ingredients and this ended up being less expensive for me anyway since I had many of these ingredients on hand for my homemade lotion bars and other homemade beauty products.
Choosing Natural Ingredients

Instead of propylene glycol, parabens and synthetic ingredients, I wanted to find all-natural ingredients to put on my baby’s skin and I wanted them to even be safe enough to eat!

I decided to use:

Cocoa Butter because it is naturally high in antioxidants and fatty acids that are moisturizing to the skin.
Shea Butter – Natural source of Vitamin A and other nutrients, shea butter is highly nourishing to the skin.
Olive Oil- Moisturizing and skin protecting.
Castor Oil- Optional but high in ricinoleic acid and skin protective. (this is the one I use)
Essential Oils: I used Frankincense, Myrhh, Chamomile and Rose and the scent was incredible. The Chamomile I used was blue chamomile.

I loved that this recipe is completely oil-based with shelf stable ingredients. Since no liquid is added, it has an indefinite shelf life and will last for months or years. It takes a few minutes to absorb in to skin and only a tiny bit is needed. I’ve had friends say that this was incredibly helpful for eczema and skin problems as well.

The Recipe

¼ cup cocoa butter (or 32 cocoa butter wafers)
¼ cup shea butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon castor oil
Essential oils of choice. I used 15 drops each of Frankincense, Myrrh, Chamomile and Rose.

Instructions

Heat all ingredients (except essential oils) in a double boiler or in a glass jar or bowl over a small pan of boiling water.
Stir carefully until melted.
Remove from heat and add essential oils if using.
Pour in to a glass jar for storage.
Use a small amount as needed for baby's skin (or adult skin)

What did you use on your little ones? Ever made your own? Share below!

5 Natural Face Mask Recipes

For those of us who don’t have the time to escape to a spa for relaxation, these homemade face masks are a great solution for giving skin a boost. Even better, they are all made from completely non-toxic ingredients… in fact, you can eat most of them!
1. Basic Face Mask

Use some bentonite clay or kaolin clay and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to face in a circular motion until face is covered. Let dry and use a warm, wet washcloth to remove.

Good for: All skin types
2. Tropical Mask

Mash one banana with 1 tablespoon of honey and mix until it forms a smooth paste. Apply to face and allow to stay on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well.

Good for: Dry skin
3. Chai Mask

For a delicious smelling mask that also gently exfoliates skin, mix this mask that doubles as a sweetener for Chai tea. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Rub on face and let sit 20 minutes. Remove with a washcloth and warm water. (Note: some people react to cinnamon or nutmeg on skin. Test a small amount on your inner arm before using)

Good for: oily or normal skin
4. Guacamole Mask

For dry skin, mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado with 2 tablespoons of honey and apply to the face. Let sit 20+ minutes and rinse well.

Good for: All skin types, especially dry skin
5. Cool Cucumber Mask

This one is especially great for oily or inflamed skin. Blend 1/2 of a cucumber with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of bentonite or kaolin clay. Add additional clay if needed to create a paste. Apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes.

Remove with a washcloth and warm water.

Good for: All skin types, especially cooling for acne prone skin
Aftercare:

After using a facemask, a sea salt spray or 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 cup of cool water work as great toners to lock in the effects.

Sweet Salt Texturizing Spray for Hair

Turns out, combining these two recipes is not only possible, but awesome.I stumbled upon my beach waves spray and homemade hair spray when looking for natural hair products that would give my hair some body without weighing it down or making it look greasy.This texturizing spray combines the texturizing ability of my original sea spray with the extra hold of my homemade hair spray for a long-lasting texturizing spray. I also added essential oils to this recipe for scent and to stimulate hair growth. I spend a lot of time outside in the summer, and these oils help protect hair and encourage new hair growth.

This spray is incredibly inexpensive and simple to make and it has worked better on my hair than any store-bought product I’ve ever tried. In fact, even if you buy a top of the line glass spray bottle to use for this recipe (which can be re-used many times) and use all of the optional ingredients, this 8 ounce recipe still costs much less than a 4-ounce bottle of Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, which is one of the few conventional products that I’ve ever really liked.
Texturizing Spray Ingredients

1 cup distilled water, heated but not boiling
1 Tablespoon Epsom Salt
1 Tablespoon Organic White Sugar
1 teaspoon Spiced Rum (optional- to help preserve and avoid sticking)
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil (optional)
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (optional)
10 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil (optional)
5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil (optional)
1 teaspoon of Coconut Conditioner (optional but can help prevent the bottle sticking. Adding conditioner will not work for all hair types and will make the spray thicker. If you don’t want to use conditioner, you can just soak the spray top in hot water to dissolve the sugar/salt if it ever sticks)

How to Make Texturizing Spray

These directions get pretty complicated, so bear with me… Just kidding! This recipe is incredibly easy to make so don’t blink or you might miss the directions.

Pour the hot water in to the glass spray bottle.

Add all of the other ingredients.

Shake until ingredients are dissolved.
How To Use Texturizing Spray

Spray into dry hair and scrunch until the spray dries.

For extra volume, use a curling iron to loosely curl 1 inch sections of hair and scrunch again.

TIP: For easy morning hair, braid dry hair in to a french braid (or french braid pigtails) at night and spray with this spray. In the morning, use dry shampoo if needed and unbraid hair. Re-spray and scrunch for all-day texture and waves.

Homemade Dish Soap

Natural Liquid Dish Soap Recipe
Are you looking to save money on cleaning products and work toward living a natural lifestyle, eliminating toxins and chemicals from your everyday products? Do you love the challenge of making your own cleaning products.

If so, you have to try our simple recipe for homemade dish soap. Not the kind that goes into a dishwasher, the kind you squirt into a sink full of water when you’re stuck with the chore of hand-washing the dishes.
Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups boiling water
1 Tbsp borax
1 Tbsp grated bar soap (use homemade soap, castile bar soap, Ivory, or whichever natural bar you prefer)
15-20 drops essential oils, optional (find 100% pure essential oils here)

Directions:

Heat water to boiling.
Combine borax and grated bar soap in a medium bowl. Pour hot water over the mixture. Whisk until the grated soap is completely melted.
Allow mixture to cool on the counter top for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally. Dish soap will gel upon standing.
Transfer to a squirt bottle, and add essential oils. Shake well to combine.

Now you’re ready to use your liquid dish soap just as you would use any commercial brand!

Tangerine Gummies for Radiant Skin

Luckily, adding gelatin to your diet and your kids diet is not only easy; it’s delicious! The Gelatin Secret, which goes into detail about how gelatin nourishes each part of our body and includes many recipes, both savory and sweet so you can jumpstart your journey to health right away.
Tangerine Gummies for Radiant Skin
What you’ll need:

1 cup strained (no pulp) tangerine juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
7 Tbsp gelatin (preferably pastured like this one)
4 Tbsp honey (preferably raw)
Silicone molds (these and these are the ones pictured)

Directions:

Bring the juice and honey to a low simmer (don’t let it get too hot as it will kill the probiotic awesomeness of the honey!)
Add the gelatin and mix quickly with an immersion blender or with a whisk and some patience until it’s fully dissolved.
Pour into molds and place in freezer for 20 minutes (for easy transport, place the silicone mold on a cookie sheet).
Take out and enjoy!

Natural Glass Cleaner

Sometimes the best things in life are free… or really, really cheap, like this natural glass cleaner recipe. I’ve experimented with many types of natural cleaners and have finally found natural options that are as good (or better) than conventional cleaners.

This natural glass cleaner was a pretty easy recipe to figure out after I got the tip to use vinegar from a neighbor. Apparently, that is what everyone used in past generations and we’ve just been slow to figure it out. What’s old is new again, I suppose…

This cleaner has a somewhat strong smell that completely evaporates once it dries. I prefer to use microfiber cloth to wipe down the windows now, but old newspapers or t-shirts also work. Just avoid paper towels as they tend to leave lint on them.
Natural Glass Cleaner Recipe:

In a 16 oz or bigger spray bottle (or squirt bottle) mix:

1 pint (2 cups) water
2 tablespoons vinegar
10-15 drops essential oil (optional, but helps the vinegar smell)

Shake bottle and spray on windows. Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to wipe off.

NOTE: If you have always used commercial window cleaner in the past, mix a couple drops of liquid castille soap or liquid dish soap in some of this mixture the first time you clean the windows to remove detergent residue.

Homeade Dishwasher Detergent

Dishwasher detergent can be one of the tougher products to find good natural options for. Homemade versions can work, but getting the ratios right is really important.

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent:

Ingredients

2 parts borax
2 parts washing soda
1 part citric acid (this is the kind I used)
1 part salt
essential oils for scent (completely optional)


The upside is that it is a simple and cost effective recipe and you know exactly what it contains. The downside is that it can leave a residue depending on your water, the temperature used, and other factors.Tropical Traditions Dishwasher Detergent:

Another option that I use often is Tropical Traditions Powdered Dish Detergent. It is also all-natural and an enzyme cleaner so it is a much safer option than many store bought dish detergents.

One canister lasts at least a month at our house (often much longer). This one is a little more pricey but it cleans well and lasts longer than many of the other natural options.
Ecover Powder:

Another natural option that works well is Ecover Powder. It is available locally in many places, it cleans well and it isn’t that much more expensive than store bought brands. It was pretty close between Ecover and Tropical Traditions as to which one cleaned better, and I’d use either one.


Another natural brand that I’ve tried that actually gets the dishes clean is Mrs. Myers. It comes in a variety of natural scents and is also available locally in many places. It is more expensive than the other natural options, but it does a good job.
What I do:

I’m all for a DIY option whenever possible, but in the case of dishwasher detergent, finding a homemade option that works with your water quality and dishwasher can be difficult.

If the homemade options haven’t worked for you, I’ve used all three of the other above powdered dish soaps with good results and would use them again. Most often, I use Tropical Traditions, but it is only available online and the other two can often be found locally.

Honey Face Wash

Sound strange? So does cleansing your face with oil, but it turns out that they are both natural and effective ways to cleanse skin naturally.

For this method, raw honey must be used. Raw honey has natural anti-bacterial properties and contains enzymes and probiotics that are good for skin. This method can be especially good for acne-prone skin as it doesn’t stop moisture from the skin but does reduce oils and bacteria. (Acne is usually in internal problem though, so it is important to look at diet too!)

Honey is gentler than soaps, which strip the skin of beneficial oils, and it gently nourishes skin. I know a local vet who has even used raw honey to speed skin healing on animals as it helps reduce bacteria and speed healing while protecting the skin from outside disturbances. This idea appears to have some scientific backing, as there are now medical grade ointments (like this one) that use honey for wound and burn healing in humans.
What to Use

I’ve personally tried two different types of honey for facial cleansing:

Manuka Honey
Raw Organic Honey

Both seem to work really well. Manuka honey is considered more cleansing and antibacterial (and has health benefits when used internally) but from what I found, either one works great for skin care (and raw honey is cheaper).

A friend of mine also recommended adding a tiny bit of vitamin C powder (which is also great for skin) and some essential oils for extra anti-bacterial and acne fighting power. Personally, I mix a few drops of lavender and frankincense oils in to the honey I keep in my bathroom.

I also still use the Oil Cleansing Method daily and I use honey for a second wash if needed. Typically, I wash my face at night with the oil cleansing method since it also removes makeup, and wash my face in the morning with the honey method if I use it. I keep a small jar and spoon of honey on my bathroom counter for this purpose….
How to Do it:

Wet face with warm water. Place a small amount of honey in your hands (Usually less than a teaspoon is plenty) and rub your hands together.

Massage in to skin in a circular motion to get all areas of the skin.

Optional: Leave on for 5-10 minutes for deep pore cleansing.

Wash off with warm water and pat dry.

Enjoy the soft skin!

Have you ever washed your face with an unusual ingredient? Share below in the comments!

Seven Natural Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day

Homemade Chocolate:

If you are going to do the chocolate thing, why not make some gourmet chocolate that is actually good for you?

This is my favorite homemade recipe made with cocoa butter and raw honey. You can also top with a bit of sea salt for a salted version ,or add a drop of food grade peppermint essential oil for a mint flavor.

This recipe also works really well for making chocolate covered strawberries (or other fruit) or as a magic shell topping for homemade ice cream.
A Creative Date:

I share my 7 top favorite unusual date ideas in this post, but anything that gets you out of the house and breaks up the norm can be fun. In the long run, it will be the creative dates and the time spent together that they remember, not the expensive gifts or dates!
Maca:

For a long time, if we gave store bought gifts at all, they were practical ones that we needed anyway.

Maca is a root (herb) that supports healthy hormone health. It has often been used for hormone balance, to increase libido, to help with infertility, etc. It also is great for boosting energy levels and it is one of the supplements that I take often.

Due to its libido-boosting properties, Maca can make a great Valentine’s day gift idea for men or women. This is the one I use.
Beeswax Candles:

Candles are often given as a gift, but many candles contain harmful chemicals that are released in to the air of your home:

“Regular paraffin candles are petroleum derived and can release chemicals like benzene, toluene, soot and other chemicals into the air. These types of candles do more harm than good for indoor air quality and should be avoided.

Pure Beeswax Candles on the other hand burn with almost no smoke or scent and clean the air by releasing negative ions into the air. These negative ions can bind with toxins and help remove them from the air.

Beeswax candles are often especially helpful for those with asthma or allergies and they are effective at removing common allergens like dust and dander from the air. Beeswax candles also burn more slowly than paraffin candles so they last much longer.

I personally only use beeswax candles in our house. We buy them by the case and our favorites are:

Tea-light beeswax candles
Votive size beeswax candles“

Beeswax candles are a great alternative as they provide the relaxing benefits of a candle as well as air-cleaning benefits.
Lotion Bars:

Lotion bars are a great gift idea for Valentine’s Day. They are completely natural and can be customized for men or women. This winter especially, it has been really cold at our house and any time we’ve started to get dry skin, I turn to the lotion bars.

They are easy to use (apply to dry skin) and less messy than regular lotion. They can also be made in silicon molds in any shape, so you could create a bouquet of lotion bar flowers (with a mold like this one) or stick with a simple bar for guys (like this one).
Salt Lamp:

Another favorite are salt lamps clean the air and create a relaxing orange glow. We use them to purify the air and in hallways at night so kids can see if they have to go to the bathroom (we keep rooms dark).

Salt lamps are also a unique and novel gift that can be useful all year instead of pretty for a day. This is the one we have.
Time Together:

Our go-to gift for most events… uninterrupted time together. With kids, this often just means time watching a movie, but we also make an effort to do activities together when we can.



Do you celebrate Valentine’s day? What are you doing this year?

Homemade Healthy Fruit Snacks

We are big fans of Gelatin at our house and we use it in a lot of different ways. These homemade fruit snacks and homemade marshmallows are the kid-favorites in our house, and I can feel good about giving it to them since it is a source of protein and vitamins.

Just like the chewable vitamins recipe, different vitamins can be added to these to make them even more nutritious. The kombucha adds nutrients as well, making these fruit snacks even healthier.

There are really endless ways this recipe could be adapted, and I’ve included our favorite below. If you experiment with different flavors or combinations, please share them below!

These can be made by pouring in to an oiled container or silicon molds. The molds we have are: assorted geometric shapes, dinosaur molds, bugs and flowers and hearts. The recipe fills about 4-5 of these molds, or a medium baking dish (oiled). If you use a baking dish, just cut the fruit snacks once they gel. If you use the molds, stick them in the fridge to harden and in the freezer for 5 minutes before popping them out to make them come out easier.

Homemade Fruit Snacks

Healthy Homemade Fruit Snacks Recipe Homemade Fruit Snacks
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Healthy homemade fruit snacks packed with nutrients from gelatin, fruit, kombucha (optional) and juice.
Author: Wellness Mama
Recipe type: Snack
Ingredients

1 cup water (divided)
½ cup (8 tablespoons) gelatin powder
¼ cup honey or maple syrup (optional and to taste)
1 cup kombucha or fruit juice (Here’s how to make Kombucha)
1 cup pureed fruit (strawberries and other berries are our favorite – applesauce will also work) The easiest method I’ve found is to defrost frozen berries and puree them with a blender or immersion blender

Instructions

Note: It is important to have all ingredients ready before beginning as you’ll need to work quickly once you start.
Puree fruit to create a puree the consistency of applesauce or a little thinner. For us, defrosted frozen berries pureed in a blender or food processor work perfectly. Set aside one cup of pureed fruit.
Set aside one cup of kombucha or fruit juice. We prefer homemade kombucha flavored with strawberries for this recipe. (Here is how to make kombucha)
Boil ½ cup water.
Place ½ cup cool water in a medium sized bowl or quart size mason jar.
Add ½ cup gelatin powder and stir quickly to create a paste.
Quickly add the ½ cup boiling water and stir again briskly.
This should form a thick but stirable liquid.
Add the honey or maple syrup and stir.
Add the kombucha/juice and pureed fruit and stir well. You can stir with a spoon or whisk, or use an immersion blender to make it really easy.
Very quickly pour the mixture in to molds or a greased glass baking dish or other greased dish and allow to cool in fridge for 2-3 hours.
Store in fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
Enjoy!

21 Uses for Epson Salt

We use epsom salt (affiliate) a lot at our house. It is a good source of magnesium (here’s why we love magnesium) and has dozens of household uses. Here are our favorites:

As a relaxing Magnesium Bath Soak – Add at least 1 cup of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes.
Splinter Removal- Soak in concentrated epsom salt water to pull out a splinter.
Magnesium Foot Scrub- Make a homemade magnesium scrub (recipe here) for a boost of magnesium and super soft skin.
Better Vegetables- Add a tablespoon of epsom salt to the soil below a tomato plant to boost growth.
Facial Wash- Add a pinch of epsom salt to your usual face cleaner (or to your oil cleansing routine) for a skin exfoliating magnesium boost.
Tile/Grout Cleaner- Mix equal parts of liquid dish soap and epsom salts and use to scrub tile and grout. Rinse well for a streak free shine.
Body Aches- Add 2 cups of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes to help relieve muscle sprains and for a transdermal magnesium boost.
Homemade Sea Salt Spray- Make your own sea salt spray to add texture and volume to hair- recipe here.
Water House Plants- Help house plants grow by adding a couple tablespoons of epsom salt to the water when you water them.
Volumizing Hair Mask- Combine equal parts of conditioner and epsom salt and leave on hair for 20 minutes. Rinse well and let air dry for thicker hair.
Foot Soak- For a concentrated magnesium boost, add 1 cup of epsom salt to a hot foot soak and soak for 20 minutes.
Get rid of slugs- Have slugs in your garden or on your patio? Sprinkle epsom salt to deter them.
Making Magnesium Lotion- Using magnesium flakes is a better option, but in a pinch, you can use epsom salt to make homemade magnesium oil (recipe here).
Laxative- For occasional constipation, a teaspoon of epsom salt dissolved in water can help. Check with a doctor first.
Beautiful Roses- Add a tablespoon a week to the soil around rose bushes before watering for faster growth.
Soil Prep- Before planting, we add a few bags of epsom salt to the soil in the garden and water in to help replenish soil magnesium levels.
Headache relief- There is evidence that soaking in a soothing epsom salt bath may help relieve headache.
Smooth skin- Mix 1/2 cup epsom salt with 1/4 cup olive oil and scrub skin in the shower for healthy and smooth skin.
Itchy Skin or Bug Bites- Dissolve a tablespoon of epsom salt in to 1/2 cup of water and cool. Spritz on itchy skin or apply a wet compress to help relieve itching.
Minor Sunburn Relief- Use the same ratio in the itchy skin relief above and spritz on to minor sunburns to help soothe them.
Help Kids Sleep Better- Add a cup to kids’ bath water before bed to help them sleep peacefully.

Vaniila Latte Sugar Scrub

I love the smell of coffee and but do not like drinking coffee turns out, coffee can have benefits when used externally!

Coffee scrubs can be beneficial in reducing cellulite as well. The massage and exfoliation benefits skin by stimulating blood/lymph flow and the caffeine in the coffee has a tightening effect. Pinterest is speckled with accounts of coffee scrubs and wraps working for reducing cellulite and loose skin.

This sugar scrub combines some of my favorite natural beauty ingredients:

Coconut Oil – For naturally nourishing skin
Castor Oil – A naturally astringent oil that is great for skin tone (I also use it in my facial cleansing regimen… and by regimen, I mean super-simple one-step process that leaves skin feeling amazing)
Coffee- The caffeine has a tightening and stimulating affect on skin and it is often used in anti-aging products
Sugar- Bad inside the body but great on the outside as it naturally exfoliates
Vanilla – Because it smells good

This simple scrub smells like a vanilla latte (thus the name) and leaves skin silky. It smells and looks sophisticated, but is incredibly simple and inexpensive to make.

A simple sugar scrub recipe with coffee,coconut oil, castor oil and sugar. It leaves skin soft, healthy and energized.

Ingredients

½ cup finely ground coffee
½ cup organic sugar
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoons Castor Oil
½ teaspoons natural Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Place the coffee and sugar in a medium size bowl.
Add the vanilla and mix well.
Add the oils and stir with a fork or the back of a spoon until well mixed and moistened.
Store in an air-tight container and use as desired for soft skin. Especially good on legs for helping with cellulite.
Enjoy!

Hair Detangling Spray

To make this detangling spray, I use distilled water, marshmallow root, conditioner and essential oils with optional other herbs. Any conditioner will work, but I prefer a natural one, especially for kids. Natural conditioner are more expensive, but with as little as you need for this recipe, one bottle lasts over a year for all three of my daughters.

The top natural brands that I’ve tried that smell good, work well and don’t have harmful ingredients are:

Shea Moisture Organic Restorative Conditioner (I love all of their products and we use this cream all the time too)
Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Conditioner (more earthy/tea tree scent but organic and works really well)
EO Sulfate Free Coconut and Hibiscus Conditioner (least expensive and smells excellent)
Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner (light and fresh scent)

In the picture, I used a glass spray bottle I got during a Zulily sale, but I’ve also used this spray bottle from amazon and the sprayer actually works better for this.

Here’s what to do:


Hair Detangling Spray

Natural Hair Detangling Spray Natural Inexpensive and Easy to Make DIY Hair Detangling Spray
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Simple homemade herb-infused detangling spray that saves money and works wonderfully.
Author: Wellness Mama
Recipe type: Beauty
Ingredients

12 ounce or larger spray bottle
1.5 cups distilled water
3 tablespoons marshmallow root
2 tablespoons conditioner of choice (see above)
10+ drops of essential oil of choice (completely optional)

Instructions

Boil water and marshmallow root in a small pan.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Let cool slightly and strain through a cheesecloth or very thin wire strainer.
While still warm, pour in to bottle add conditioner and essential oils (if using) and shake until mixed.
Store for up to 2 months (this is as long as I’ve tested).