Ingredients:
1/2 c. Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 c. Lemon Juice
1/4 c. Peroxide
3 Tbls. Baking Soda
1 c. Water
Directions:
In a clean spray bottle, add the baking soda and vinegar. Be sure to hold it over the sink in case it bubbles over the top. Then add the remaining ingredients. Put the lid on and give it a quick shake to combine everything.
The vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice act as natural deodorizers. The lemon juice, along with the peroxide, has bleaching properties. This IS safe to use on carpets of any color. It's especially great for cleaning up pet messes due to the deodorizing ingredients. Simply spray on the spot you wish to remove, let it set for about 30 seconds, then scrub clean with a washcloth. I managed to come up with this recipe when I needed a serious stain remover and had none in the house. The light bulb went off and it occurred to me that I may be able to add some peroxide to my regular homemade cleaning solution, because women sometimes use peroxide to bleach their hair. So by carefully adding just enough to get rid of the stain, but not ruin the carpet, this handy, natural, and easy stain remover was born!
January 24, 2012
January 11, 2012
Shampoo
Ingredients:
1 tsp. Liquid Castile Soap
1/4 c. Vegetable Glycerin
1 c. Distilled Water
1 Vitamin E capsule
Directions:
Break open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze it into a clean, empty shampoo bottle. Add the remaining ingredients using a funnel. Put the cap on tight, hold it on with your fingers and shake the bottle to combine the ingredients.
This shampoo is good for all hair types. It doesn't take much castile soap because the soap is concentrated. The vegetable glycerin provides the softness and shine that a conditioner does without leaving a build up on your hair that causes it to be heavy. Plus it adds an extra cleansing property. This shampoo is low suds, so don't be alarmed that it doesn't lather up the way commercial shampoos do. It also isn't as thick as commercial shampoos. But this is ok because it doesn't have all the additives. I also recommend leaving it in your hair for about 2 minutes before rinsing. This allow the vitamin E and glycerin to penetrate, leaving your hair healthy and soft.
1 tsp. Liquid Castile Soap
1/4 c. Vegetable Glycerin
1 c. Distilled Water
1 Vitamin E capsule
Directions:
Break open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze it into a clean, empty shampoo bottle. Add the remaining ingredients using a funnel. Put the cap on tight, hold it on with your fingers and shake the bottle to combine the ingredients.
This shampoo is good for all hair types. It doesn't take much castile soap because the soap is concentrated. The vegetable glycerin provides the softness and shine that a conditioner does without leaving a build up on your hair that causes it to be heavy. Plus it adds an extra cleansing property. This shampoo is low suds, so don't be alarmed that it doesn't lather up the way commercial shampoos do. It also isn't as thick as commercial shampoos. But this is ok because it doesn't have all the additives. I also recommend leaving it in your hair for about 2 minutes before rinsing. This allow the vitamin E and glycerin to penetrate, leaving your hair healthy and soft.
Hello Hello
I apologize for not keeping up on this last week! I was in Las Vegas the whole week on business and didn't have access to the internet. That and I just didn't have the time. Because not only am I a stay at home mom, but I'm also a Consultant with Organo Gold Int. So as you can imagine I am a very busy person! Please feel free to check out my other website sometime! www.amandaraye.organogold.com
December 31, 2011
Homemade Laundry Soap (liquid)
Ingredients:
1 c. Liquid Castile Soap
2 c. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
2 c. Borax
empty and clean 5 gallon bucket
Water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in the empty bucket and add enough warm water to fill it about 3/4 the way. Give it a quick stir to combine all the ingredients and you're done!
You only need to use about 1/3 of a cup per wash, and if you have a high efficiency washer then this is a perfect match because it's low suds.
The total cost of making this is about $20, but you have enough ingredients to make several batches. :)
1 c. Liquid Castile Soap
2 c. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
2 c. Borax
empty and clean 5 gallon bucket
Water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in the empty bucket and add enough warm water to fill it about 3/4 the way. Give it a quick stir to combine all the ingredients and you're done!
You only need to use about 1/3 of a cup per wash, and if you have a high efficiency washer then this is a perfect match because it's low suds.
The total cost of making this is about $20, but you have enough ingredients to make several batches. :)
December 30, 2011
Flax Seed Lotion
It's winter. And for most people (even people with oily skin) this is the time of the year where we suffer from dry, itchy, scaly skin. So for my first recipe I wanted to share a simple solution. Flax Seed is high in Omega-3 Fatty acids and antioxidants, which are important to our health and longevity. Pair it with a few other ingrediants and you have yourself a smooth lotion that's going to leave your skin healthy and bright.
Ingredients:
1/4 c. Flax Seed
1/4 c. distilled water
1 tblsp. Olive oil, Grapeseed oil, or Jojoba oil
1 Vitamin E capsule
a few drops of your favorite essential oil
Directions:
Combine the Flax Seed and water in a small bowl and place in the fridge for about an hour. This will create a gel that the Flax Seed naturally produces when soaked. When the gel has formed, use a strainer (probably the kind you would use for making jams and jellies) and strain the gel into a blender or food processor. Break open the Vitamin E capsule and add that and the Olive oil to the gel. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance. Then hit the puree button!
This makes enough to last for a day or 2. You can make more, but be sure to put it in a tightly sealed container and place in the fridge.
For a variation of this recipe, instead of straining the Flax Seed gel, add it all into the blender to create a body scrub.
Ingredients:
1/4 c. Flax Seed
1/4 c. distilled water
1 tblsp. Olive oil, Grapeseed oil, or Jojoba oil
1 Vitamin E capsule
a few drops of your favorite essential oil
Directions:
Combine the Flax Seed and water in a small bowl and place in the fridge for about an hour. This will create a gel that the Flax Seed naturally produces when soaked. When the gel has formed, use a strainer (probably the kind you would use for making jams and jellies) and strain the gel into a blender or food processor. Break open the Vitamin E capsule and add that and the Olive oil to the gel. Then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance. Then hit the puree button!
This makes enough to last for a day or 2. You can make more, but be sure to put it in a tightly sealed container and place in the fridge.
For a variation of this recipe, instead of straining the Flax Seed gel, add it all into the blender to create a body scrub.
Hello and Welcome :)
I have had several people take interest in my recipes for homemade shampoos, laundry soap, lotion, and remedies. So I thought I would start up a blog that allows everyone access to what I have.
All of the ingredients I list in my recipes are easily found at either a general grocery store (like City Market) or at a local health food store.
I cannot promise that all the products I present are 100% Organic, but I can promise you that you'll be happier knowing exactly what's going in and on your body.
I sincerely hope you enjoy what I have to offer here on Gypsy Homestylez!
Amanda
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