No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
Homemade body care products are quick and easy to make. They are often quite frugal too. Giving DIY body care gifts is a great way to introduce your friends and family to the world of non-toxic beauty products. Plus, it's kind of fun to impress them with your DIY skills. Most people are super impressed […]
Jojoba Oil is expressed from the seed of the jojoba plant, it is a shrub found in southern California, Arizona, and northwest Mexico. The oil has a long shelf-life which makes it ideal for use in body care products. It's actually not an oil, but a liquid wax. The great thing about jojoba is that […]
Add essential oils to the bath sounds like a good idea. I mean, who doesn't want a lovely scented soak in the tub? The problem is, essential oils are powerful substances. They are highly concentrated and very few of them can be used “neat” (undiluted). (Just read my story about shivering for an hour after […]
Kokum Butter comes from the fruit of the Garcinia tree, also known as the Kokum tree (grown in the central east region of India). The butter contains antioxidants and vitamin E, making it ideal for skin care. This butter is non-greasy and is absorbed into the skin once it is applied, but works best when mixed with […]
Once you start making natural beauty and skin care products, it can be hard to stop! If you've ever wanted to replace all (or most) or your beauty care products with natural versions, I've got just the thing for you. The following could be used as a special treat or spa night, or incorporated into […]
If you were just getting started with home remedies and DIY natural skincare and asked me which herb I'd recommend keeping on hand, my answer would be Calendula. Calendula is one of the most useful herbs that's perfect for the whole family. It's helpful for treating many ailments, inside and out. The Calendula plant looks similar […]
If you'd rather not wash your hair every day, you'll most likely need to develop a relationship with dry shampoo. Dry shampoos are readily available nowadays, but most of the ones you'll find on store shelves are full of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. It's best to avoid these whenever possible. Making your own dry shampoo is easy. In […]
