Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products (63 page)

Resources for Making Your Own Skincare Products

Plant-Based Oils, Essential Oils, Waxes, Butters, Emulsifiers, and Jojoba Flakes

Go to gorgeouslygreen.com and click on “Do It Gorgeously.”

For All Dried Herbs and Flowers

Go to gorgeouslygreen.com and click on “Do It Gorgeously.” These are companies that I implicitly trust in terms of their commitment to organic farming and producing the real thing:

Anti-aging Ingredients

For an updated list of anti-aging ingredients, go to gorgeouslygreen.com and click on “Do It Gorgeously.”

Bottles, Jars, and Containers for Your Skincare Supplies

Go to gorgeouslygreen.com and click on “Do It Gorgeously.” You should also be able to find everything you need from one of the following companies:

For Your Chek It: Home Test Lab in a Box

Go to Snowdrift Farms (www.snowdriftfarms.com).

Water Filtration

I think it’s vitally important to filter out chlorine and pollutants from your tap water. As mentioned in the beauty chapter, chlorine is horribly drying for skin and hair, so ideally a whole house filtration system is the answer. I highly recommend the LifeSource Water System (www.lifesourcewater.com), because it’s an eco-friendly company that uses a granular activated carbon filter (only needs to be changed every fifteen years), and it’s one of the few systems that filters out all the bad stuff but still keeps the valuable minerals in your water (important for drinking).

If you can’t afford a whole house system, make sure you put filters on your showerheads. I recommend the Rainshow’r Shower Water Filter (www.amazon.com).

Pimple/Blackhead Removing Device

Go to www.venusworldwide.com.

Dry Skin Brush

I love the Tampico Skin Brush at Mother Nature (www.mothernature.com).

For My Favorite Nontoxic Nail Polishes

Deodorant

You can buy the zinc oxide to make your deodorant from www.naturalhealthsupply.com. It’s sold as Deodorant Zinc Oxide.

Sunscreen

You will find powdered zinc oxide from www.soapgoods.com. My favorite sunscreens:

Remedies

Stevia as a Sweetener for Your Remedies

You can go to www.stevia.com. You can also find it in most large grocery stores/health food stores.

Dried Herbs for Your Remedies

Labels

For making labels, I love the fountain pens from Lamy (www.lamy.com). You can find a great selection of decorative edging scissors from Fiskars (www.fiskars.com).

As a placeholder for decorative labels, or to help you stay organized as you prepare, use Post-it Greener Notes, available at most office supply stores.

Sewing

Sewing Machine

My favorite is the Brother CS-6000i (www.brother-usa.com).

Organic Fabrics

Grommet Tape and Rings

FK Design (www.fkdesigninc.com)

Nursery Supplies

Nontoxic Mattress

Nirvana Safe Haven (www.nontoxic.com)

Naturepedic (www.naturepedic.com)

Neck Pillow

Serenity Pillows (www.serenitypillows.com)

Buckwheat Hulls for Your Pillow

Baby Supplies

Zinc Oxide for Diaper Cream

Natural Health Supply (www.naturalhealthsupply.com)

Baby Cubes for Baby Food

Baby Cubes (www.babycubes.com)

Pigment for Shoe Polish

Earth Pigment (www.earthpigments.com)

Kitchen/Food Supplies

Yogurt Maker

Yogourmet (www.lucyskitchenshop.com)

Hemp Protein Powder

www.livingharvest.com

Brown Rice Syrup

www.lundberg.com

Virgin Coconut Oil

www.tropicaltraditions.com

Mustard Seeds

www.spicely.com

Pomona Pectin Powder

www.pomonapectin.com

Vegenaise

www.followyourheart.com

Terrarium

You can use glass fish bowls, large clear cookie/candy jars, or even a domed glass cake stand. For really beautiful terrariums I recommend using a large apothecary jar. They have a great selection at: www.save-on-crafts.com or www.englishcreekgardens.com.

DIY Around the Home Supplies

You will find most of the supplies that I mention from:

Thermal Leak Detector

Black & Decker (www.blackanddecker.com)

Complete Sanding Kit

Black & Decker (www.blackanddecker.com)

Nontoxic Grout, Sealers, and Caulk

Squeegees for Window Cleaning

Most hardware stores have great selections, or you can visit www.windows101.com.

Unger Window-Cleaning Tablets

www.windows101.com

Drying Racks

Urban Clothes Lines (www.urbanclotheslines.com)

All-Purpose Drill

I like the De Walt 12V VSR Drill and Driver Kit (www.greendepot.com).

Useful to Have at Hand

For screws and washers, get yourself the Midwest Fastener Handyman Kit (www.greendepot.com).

Sprayer Bottles

If you can’t find what you need at the Dollar Store, try Specialty Bottle (www.specialtybottle.com).

Washing Soda Crystals and Baking Soda

Arm and Hammer (www.armandhammer.com)

Fels Naptha Soap

www.felsnaptha.com

Gardening Supplies

Coconut Coir for Making “Stellar Soil”

Worms for Your Worm Compost Bin

Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm (www.unclejimswormfarm.com)

Seeds

Ed Hume Seeds (www.humeseeds.com)

Herbs

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abdominal exercises, 346–50

achy muscle soak, 66

acne gel, soothing, 62–63

acupressure face lift, 42–43

acupuncture, 362

aerators, low-flow, 241

air-drying laundry, 254–56

air fresheners, 298, 307–8

air leaks in the home, 236–37, 238

all-purpose cleaner, 299–300

almond:

butter, homemade, 212

milk, homemade, 209

toasted, pesto, 201

almond oil, sweet, 14

aloe vera:

and chamomile cleansing cream, 27–28

and rose softening toner, 28–29

toner, pure, 24

uses for, 318

alpha hydroxy acids, 18

skin-lightening mask, 39

alternative therapies, 362–75

massage, 368–73

meditation, 363–67

reflexology, 373–75

antibacterial products, 118

antioxidants, 14, 17, 30

apple:

chutney, fall, 188–90

and walnut porridge, 131

appliances, energy usage of, 241–44

apricot and banana porridge, 130

apricot oil, 14

and geranium moisturizer, 29–30

and orange body cream for dry skin, 47–49

apron, sassy little, 217–20

arms, exercises for, 355–61

auto maintenance, 256–59

avocado oil, 14

babies and children, 71–131

boiled wool mittens, 106–8

earache drops, 126–27

easy gathered skirt, 105

food for, 127–31

haircutting, 113–16

head lice treatment, 125–26

jeans diaper bag, 95–98

lavender cashmere comfort bear, 91–93

making shoes last longer, 117–18

no-sew perfect baby sling, 99

patchwork comforter cover, 109–12

pillowcase nightgown, 102–5

resources for, 383

sweet dreams lavender pillow, 87–89

baby nursery, 72–102

deodorizer, 89

drapes, 79–82

flooring, 79

furniture, 82–86

jeans diaper bag, 95–98

mattress and bedding, 86–87

mobile, 100–102

painting, 73–78

patchwork comforter cover, 109–12

pillowcase laundry bag, 93–95

resources for, 382

baby skincare products, 118–25

baby balm, 122–23

baby powder, 123

baby wipes, 120

bubble bath/shampoo, 121

conditioner, 124–25

diaper cream, 119

fizzy orange bath bomb, 121–22

shampoo, 124

baking soda, 316

balancing oil for clogged pores, 26

balms, 294

baby, 122–23

cold sore, 294

regenerative floral beauty, 41–42

banana:

and apricot porridge, 130

coconut protein pancakes, 210

barbecue sauce, spicy, 188

bath bomb, fizzy orange, 121–22

bathroom:

cleaning, 313–14

repairs in, 244–50

bathtub:

cleaner for, 313–14

regrouting and recaulking, 247–50

bean:

three-, classic salad, 198

white, and edamame hummus, 197

bear, lavender cashmere comfort, 91–93

beauty products,
see
skincare products

bedding, 86–87

linen spray, 312

patchwork comforter cover, 109–12

bedroom, 311–12

berry cereal, baby, 130

biceps curl, 357–58

bicycle exercise, 350

black cohosh, 291

body care, 44–52

after-shower spritzing oil, 46

cellulite oil, 45–46

delightfully cooling deodorant, 52

double mint foot lotion, 51–52

dry skin brushing, 30, 44–45, 380

orange and apricot body cream for dry skin, 47–49

spicy holiday sugar scrub, 49

vanilla body cream, 47

body/mind/spirit, 345–75

alternative therapies, 362–75

exercise,
see
exercise

massage, 368–73

meditation, 363–67

reflexology, 373–75

bookcase, 83–86

boot trees, 171–73

bread:

easy flaxseed loaf, 211–12

homemade pita, 199–200

brushing, skin, 30, 44–45, 380

bubble bath/shampoo for babies, 121

butter, 207

buttons, sewing on by hand, 138–39

calendula, 290

Camu Camu, 17, 30

candles, beautiful beeswax, 227–30

canning foods, 184–86

cardboard tubes, 323

car maintenance, 256–59

carpet cleaners, 309

carpet/upholstery deodorizer, 310–11

car wash, rinseless, 258–59

castor oil pack, 65–66

cats:

bonding sock, 342

fleece bed, 328–31

jumping toy, 343–44

kitty litter, 341

treats, 340

caulking tub and shower, 247–50

cellulite, 44

oil, 45–46

cereal, baby berry, 130

chakra balancing meditation, 365–67

chamomile, 290

and aloe cleansing cream, 27–28

cheese, ricotta, 204–5

chemicals, 297

home detox from, 298–99

chemise, romantic, 150–53

chest rub, warming, 60–61

children,
see
babies and children

chocolate:

and coconut protein bars, crispy, 203–4

creamy walnut fudge, 216

chutney, fall apple, 188–90

citrus:

cleansing cream, 23–24

furniture polish, 308

clay mask, gorgeously green purifying, 38–39

cleaning, 297–323

all-purpose cleaner, 299–300

alternative pine floor cleaner, 300–301

bathroom, 313–14

bedroom, 311–12

carpet, 309

citrus furniture polish, 308

computer screen, 315–16

dishwashing, 301–2

green scouring paste and tile/grout cleaner, 302

kitchen, 299–305

laundry, 305–7

living room, 307–11

oven, 303–4

silver, 314–15

spill/stain remover, 309

steam, 309–10

tile, 302, 313–14

uses for common household items, 316–23

windows, 253–54, 311

cleansing creams:

chamomile and aloe, 27–28

citrus, 23–24

closets, musty, 311–12

clothing, 133–80

caring for sweaters, 178–80

creating new looks, 143–45

cute cover-up, 163–68

darning holes, 176–78

dyeing, 169–71

gorgeously gathered skirt, 146–49

hand washing, 179–80

hemming pants and dresses, 140–43

laundry, 254–56, 305–7

lingerie bag, 153–56

moths and, 180

romantic chemise, 150–53

sewing, 3, 5–6, 133–68

sewing on buttons, 138–39

sewing resources, 382

sexy recycled cashmere, 158–60

T-shirt yoga pants, 161–63

undies drawer, 156–57

cobra pose, 361

coconut:

banana protein pancakes, 210

and chocolate protein bars, crispy, 203–4

coconut coir, 266, 268

coconut oil, 15

cold frame, for garden, 268–69, 276

colds, 291

cold sore balm, 294

comforter cover, patchwork, 109–12

compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), 244

compost, 266

compost bin, 270–72

worm bin, 273–75

computer screen cleaner, 315–16

cooling vents, 240

cork, wine, kitchen board, 226–27

coughs, 291

best ever cough syrup, 57–58

cough drops, 59–60

dry, cough syrup for, 58–59

cover-up, cute, 163–68

crunch exercise, 348

cupcake trays, 320

cuticle and nail conditioning oil, 55

cutting boards, 304

cuttings, plant, 284–89

dead lift exercise, 351–52

deodorant, delightfully cooling, 52

deodorizers:

carpet/upholstery, 310–11

car spray, 258

diaper pail, 89

detailing your car, 257–58

diaper bag, jeans, 95–98

diaper cream, 119

diaper pail, 89

dishwasher, 301, 302

dishwashing, 301–2

dogs:

bathing, 325–27

biscuits/treats, 339–40

crackle and crunch toy, 342–43

fleece bed, 328–32

food for, 337–38

fur spritz, 327

natural flea treatment program, 336–37

placemat day coat, 332–36

doors, fixing air leaks around, 236, 238–39

draft stopper, 242–43

drains, 305

drapes, 79–82

dresses, hemming, 140–43

dryer sheets, 306

dusting, 298

dyeing clothes, 169–71

earache drops, 126–27

EarthBoxes, 284

echinacea, 290

edamame and white bean hummus, 197

egg salad, old-fashioned, 193

electrical tape, 317

energy saving, 235–44

home audit, 236–37

epsom salts, 319

essential oils, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18

evening primrose, 290

oil, 15

exercise, 345–62

awesome abs, 346–50

red carpet arms, 355–61

toned tush, 350–54

yoga, 361–62

exfoliation, 30

dry skin brushing, 30, 44–45, 380

gentle facial exfoliating scrub, 31

eye gel, soothing, 35–36

eye makeup remover, gentle, 34–35

eye serum, pomegranate, 35

fabric softener, 306

face lift, acupressure, 42–43

facial, DIY salon-style, 36–37

facial steam blend, 37–38

faucets, low-flow aerators for, 241

feverfew, 290

filters, 239

furnace, 239–40

flaxseed loaf, easy, 211–12

floors:

alternative pine cleaner for, 300–301

materials used for, 79

foods, 181–216

apple and walnut porridge, 131

for babies, 127–31

butter, 207

canning, 184–86

classic Italian pesto, 200–201

classic three-bean salad, 198

coconut banana protein pancakes, 210

creamy walnut fudge, 216

crispy coconut and chocolate protein bars, 203–4

easy flaxseed loaf, 211–12

fall apple chutney, 188–90

fresh garden salsa, 202

garlic and Parmesan potato chips, 202–3

gourmet herb salt, 215

Greek salad, 195

herb-infused oils, 214–15

homemade almond butter, 212

homemade almond milk, 209

homemade pita bread, 199–200

jars and containers for, 182

low-sugar strawberry jelly, 212–14

mayonnaise, 182–83

medicinal salad, 295

mint jelly, 190–91

nutty granola, 208

old-fashioned egg salad, 193

organic mustard, 187–88

for pets, 337–40

pickles, 191–92

resources for, 383

ricotta cheese, 204–5

spicy barbecue sauce, 188

tabbouleh, 195–96

tartar sauce, 183–84

toasted almond pesto, 201

tomato ketchup, 186–87

tricolore pasta salad, 199

tuna salad, 194

Waldorf salad, 196

white bean and edamame hummus, 197

yogurt, 205–6

foot lotion, double mint, 51–52

foot scrub, minty, 50–51

fragrances, synthetic, 8, 9

free radicals, 14, 17

fruit and veggie wash, 304–5

fudge, creamy walnut, 216

furnace filter, 239–40

furniture, 82–86

bookcase, making, 83–86