The bathroom is one of the most personal
places in our home and we like to keep it clean and tidy. However, do you know
that your bathroom can be the factory that churns out lots of non-biodegradable
wastes and chemicals every year?
You use toothpaste, shampoos, hair
conditioners, body washes, shower gels, etc. regularly in your bathrooms. These
products contain many chemicals in them which get flushed out from your
bathroom to the ground where insects and other living organisms might get
exposed to them.
Not only that, since you use new
products after the previous ones get exhausted, you unknowingly increase the
non-biodegradable plastic which might directly increase in soil or water
pollution somewhere else.
What can be done for this? Well, you can
use homemade shower gels, body washes, shampoos, soaps, and other products of
your daily use. Avoid using chemicals in them and store them in glass
containers so that you don't have to replace them too often. By doing so, you
will be able to create an eco-friendly bathroom without creating any
unnecessary waste!
Today, we will look at how to make some
homemade shower and self-care products in our attempt to transform our bathroom
into a waste-free zone.
Shower - Homemade DIY Shower Products
We use shower gels, body scrubs, body
oils, and many other products in our bathroom. Let us see how to make some of
these products in our home without the use of chemicals:
Natural shower gel
Shower gels are probably the most
overused products in our bathrooms. Therefore, let us learn how to make a
natural alternative shower gel without any fuss!
Ingredients:
Essentials oils such as lavender, rose,
etc. as per your preference
Almond or coconut oil – 2 teaspoons
A quarter cup (1/4) of unadulterated honey
Liquid castile soap – two-third (2/3)
cup
Procedure
Take a glass bottle and measure each of
the ingredients carefully before pouring them in the bottle.
Firstly, pour the liquid castile soap
and afterward drop the cup of honey on it. Add 2 teaspoons of coconut/almond
oil in it and lastly, add 40 to 50 drops of any of your favorite essential oils
in it. You can also add multiple essential oils but do not forget to divide the
quantity precisely.
Shake the bottle nicely before using it.
Your natural, aromatic, and bubbly shower gel is ready to use!
Natural hair
conditioner
A natural hair conditioner keeps your
hair healthy, smooth, and shiny at the same time. Let's see how to make a
natural hair conditioner in our home.
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 large tablespoon of apple cider
vinegar
Procedure
Take an old conditioner bottle if you
already have it and clean it thoroughly. Otherwise, you can also use a small
glass bottle.
Pour apple cider vinegar and water and
mix it thoroughly by shaking it. You can double the proportions if required.
Do not forget to shake the bottle nicely
every time you need it. Take out some solution from the bottle and massage it
gently on your scalp for some minutes. After that, apply it generously over
your hair and rinse it after a couple of minutes.
Self Care- Essential Oils, Carrier Oils – Usage
Essential oils have become very popular
these days as they provide numerous benefits to our body and mind. Carrier oils
are usually used to dilute the effect of essential oils as they might be too
concentrated to use or apply directly to the skin.
Rosemary
essential oil
Rosemary
essential oil is retrieved from the
rosemary plant and has a refreshing fragrance as well. You can take an old
perfume spray bottle and clean it well.
After that, you can pour 30 to 40 drops
of Rosemary essential oil and add 20 to 25 drops of carrier oil like almond or
coconut to dilute it. You may also add more or less as required.
Shake the bottle well before using it as
a perfume. It not only smells great but has a positive effect on your mood and
also keeps your memory sharp. Therefore, it can be used as a DIY self-care
product.
Ginger essential
oil
The ginger essential oil has numerous
benefits. You can blend it with other oils to improve your blood circulation.
It also relaxes muscle stress and pain. Let us make a self-care product from
ginger oil that cures the digestive disorder.
For that, you must take a clean glass
bottle and pour 15 to 20 drops of ginger oil in it. Pour an equal quantity of
some carrier oil and shake the bottle nicely.
Now, you can apply it on the lower part
of your stomach if you suffer from stomach pain or lose motions.
You can buy Quality Essential Oils from VedaOils.
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