Coconut Oil Pre-Shampoo Conditioner

Coconut oil is hands down my favorite oil! It is a natural, completely safe, multi purpose oil. I like to use it for:

• Baking & Cooking
• Dairy free butter substitute 
• Make up remover
• Body & Face Moisturizer
• Natural Sunscreen
• Cuticle Oil
• Mix it with baking soda for toothpaste
• Oil Pulling
• Oil Cleansing
• My deodorant recipe HERE

One of my favorites uses for coconut oil, however, is to use it as a pre-shampoo conditioner. All you have to do is evenly distribute the coconut oil in your dry hair, leave it on for 1/2 hour or overnight (I would put a towel over your pillow so you don't get your pillow case all oily). Then, simply shampoo and condition your hair. My hair is always really soft, easy to brush and it just looks and feels healthier. 

If you give this a try please let me know what you think! 

What are some of your favorite uses for coconut oil? 

Lavender Bath Salt Recipe

I love taking a hot, candle lit bath, especially after ballet class to relax sore muscles and have some down time. But, to me, a bath isn't a bath with out bath salt. So, here is the recipe we like to use. ;)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom Salt
• 2 tbsp Soluble Dextrose
• 1 tsp Sweet Almond Oil
• 1/2 tsp Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl, mix all of the ingredients together, and store in a mason jar. Add 3-6 tablespoons to bath. Enjoy! 

God Bless! 
Megan 

Natural Deodorant Recipe

Using natural deodorant is now extremely important to me. I used to use antiperspirant, but then, when I became aware of all the nasty chemicals, I went on a mission to make my own. I tried natural ones in the past, but they never cut it and they weren't "natural" like they claimed to be.  I learned that in 26 seconds your body begins to absorb 60% of what we put on it, including chemicals, which then enter our bloodstream. So we really shouldn't be putting anything on our body we wouldn't feel comfortable eating. 

Sweating is our body's natural way of releasing toxins and regulating body temperature. Clogging our sweat glands with chemicals is only holding toxins in and causing nasty side effects. Sure, we may smell nice, but we can do that without the chemicals. ;) So here is the recipe! 

Deodorant Recipe:

•  4 tbsp Coconut Oil (antibacterial)
•  2 tbsp Baking Soda (neutralize odors)
•  2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder (thickens and absorbs moisture)
•  15-20 drops of essential oil*

Directions: Stir all ingredients together and store in a glass jar. Apply a pea size amount to clean, dry underarm. Enjoy your toxic free armpits. ;)

*Note: I recommend using antibacterial essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, Lemon and Rosemary. There are more, but those are a few to get you started. My personal favorites for deodorant are a combination of lemon, sweet orange and lime. I am a sucker for citrus!

If deodorant is stored at a temperature of 76* Fahrenheit or greater, it will liquify. You can still use it, however it may be more challenging to apply. Deodorant may sting if applied to cuts or open skin.

Please let us know how you like the recipe.

God Bless!
Megan