The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Nail Polish: How to Keep Your Nails Beautiful and the Environment
Are you someone who loves to keep their nails looking beautiful but also cares deeply about the environment? If so, you're in the right...
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Amy French
3 min read
Zero Waste Leave in Conditioners for Hair (2023 Edit)
Why is it so hard to find zero waste leave in conditioners? It's so frustrating when you find a great product and it becomes discontinued...
Amy French
3 min read
4 Waste Free Leave-In Hair Conditioners
Have frizzy, curly or dry hair, and need a zero waste alternative to leave-in conditioners? Here are 4 amazing plastic-free options you need
Amy French
2 min read
How To Make a Simple Dandelion Salve
Dandelion salve is easy to make and a really handy item to have in your collection of natural bathroom lotions.
In this recipe, you'll
Amy French
5 min read
How To Make Dandelion Flower Infused Oil
Make your own dandelion infused oil in just a few simple steps.
Here is everything you need to know to collect your flowers, dry them out
Amy French
3 min read
Exfoliating Coffee Coconut Scrub Recipe
One way to re-purpose those used coffee grounds after your morning brew is to make your own exfoliating coffee scrub. There are lots of diff
Amy French
4 min read
How To Make Melt and Pour Chocolate Soap
Melt and pour soap bases are a great way to begin making soap at home, without the hard work. Here are all the steps you need to make your o
Amy French
3 min read
Make The Perfect DIY Natural Face Powder
Making your own natural face powder at home is super easy and I'll explain how. With a basic DIY recipe using arrowroot flour, cacao pow
Amy French
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Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime Foaming Hand Soap
Make your own zero waste foaming hand soap with this simple 2 minute DIY recipe and stop buying liquid soap in disposable single-use packagi
Amy French
3 min read
Aloe Vera, Lavender and Manuka Spot Gel
This DIY, Natural Spot Gel Recipe contains Aloe Vera Gel, blended with Lavender and Manuka Essential Oils for a gentle and effective solutio
Amy French
3 min read
Cucumber, Mint and Honey Cleanser and Toner
This DIY recipe makes a beautiful refreshing face cleanser using organic cucumber, raw honey and mint leaves that will leave your skin feeli
Amy French
8 min read
How To Reduce Bathroom Waste
Bathrooms can be a huge source of waste in the home creating trash that fills up your recycling or landfill bin. This post will take you th
Amy French
3 min read
Plastic Free Bubble Baths
Looking for plastic free bubble bath? Here is a plastic free and zero waste option for bubble baths for kids and adults. Lush bubble bars c
Amy French
2 min read
Homemade Minty Lemon Toothpaste Recipe
This is a natural, simple to make, lemon and mint toothpaste recipe with an organic coconut oil and bicarb soda base, and NO artificial swee
Amy French
2 min read
Natural Makeup Remover Recipe (Non-Greasy)
When your makeup remover runs out, you need to try this simple recipe for a natural alternative that is non-greasy and effective in removing
Amy French
6 min read
You Stink! Why Your Natural Deodorant is NOT working
We know swapping to a natural deodorant is better for our bodies, but if it's making you stink, then you need to read this before you gi
Amy French
3 min read
DIY Unicorn Bath Salts
Making your own bath salts is a lot of fun and incredibly easy to do. Kids will love this DIY and experimenting with different colours to ma
Amy French
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DIY Herbal Hair Rinse - Lavender & Rosemary
This DIY herbal hair rinse is a luxurious way to replace shampoo and conditioner while enjoying the benefits of herbs and flowers. Rosemary
Amy French
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How To Make Lavender Bath Salts
Make your own Lavender Bath Salts in just a few minutes with natural ingredients.
This quick DIY makes a beautiful zero waste gift or just
Amy French
3 min read
DIY Baking Soda Toothpaste
Baking soda is a fantastic cleanser for our household and our bodies.
It is usually available in cardboard packaging from the baking aisle
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