DIY Vegan Body Butter
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INGREDIENTS
Shea butter 1 cup
Coconut oil ½ cup
Almond oil ¼ cup
Your favourite scented essential oil 20 drops
A double boiler (or a pan you can heat hot water on and a glass bowl to put over it).
METHOD
1. In a bowl over simmering water, add the 1 cup of shea butter, the ½ cup of coconut oil and stir.
2. Once it has completely melted add a ¼ cup of almond oil and 20 drops of your favourite scented essential oil.
3. Put the mixture in your fridge until it becomes solid and opaque and whip for 5 minutes with an electric whisker.
4. Place your mixture in a clean glass jar.
5. Apply all over your body, avoiding the eye area for soft and silky skin.
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Vegan Face Moisturizer
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It's not as difficult as you may think to make your own whipped facial moisturiser. The oils used do not clog up pores.
METHOD
In a bowl over simmering water (double boiler):
1. Add 115g of shea butter
2. 2 teaspoons of rosehip seed oil
3. 2 teaspoons of jojoba oil
4. 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil
5. Stir until completely melted.
After it has cooled down, refrigerate until it is solid and opaque, and proceed to whip for 1 minute, or until it is white and creamy.
Place in a clean glass jar.
Rosehip oil will help regenerate your skin, jojoba oil will hydrate, and sweet almond oil will dislodge any dirt and debris from your skin. However the beneficial qualities of these oils are almost endless.
HOW TO USE?
Apply a small amount on your face with clean hands. Heating it up in your fingers before you apply will help to blend the moisturiser into your face.
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DIY Natural Vegan Deodorant
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Sick of buying armpit rollers and sprays that the health gurus say cause all sorts of bodily problems due to having metals like aluminium and some unheard of ingredients? Well, today you will learn how to make your very own Vegan Deodorant!
Method
1) In a bowl add 4 tablespoons of baking soda
2) 4 tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot powder
3) And mix them! Once combined
4) Add 6 tablespoons of coconut oil, and mix until you have a thick creamy texture.
5) If you are sensitive to baking soda, simply cut the amount in half and test on your skin again.
6) For an added fresh smell, add 5 - 10 drops of tea tree or your favourite scented skin-safe essential oil.
7) Place your mixture in a clean glass jar.
To use, Apply a small amount with your fingers to each underarm daily to say goodbye to those sweaty smells.
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Quick Creamy Oat Mylk
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Ever wanted to make your own nut mylk but don't have the time? Well, now you can make this delicious and creamy oat mylk in under 30 minutes!
Ready to say goodbye to those m*lk cartons?
Ingredients
1) OATS 1 cup
2) FILTERED WATER 4 cups
Optional extras:
3) VANILLA ESSENCE 1 tsp
4) A DATE 1
5) SALT A pinch
Method
1) Cover the oats in a bowl with tap water and let them soak for 15 minutes.
2) Sieve the oats, discarding the water and rinsing the oats thoroughly under the tap.
3) Add the oats, optional ingredients and 3 cups of filtered water to a high speed blender, and blend for 1 - 2 minutes.
4) Add up to a cup more water, depending on your desired consistency.
5) Sieve the mixture through two sieves, TWICE in order to remove any remaining solids. You should have a creamy liquid.
6) Transfer and store in a glass airtight container.
Store in the fridge for up to 6 days. But do not heat the mixture as it will turn gelatinous.
Enjoy on your cereal or in a mega milkshake!
IMPACT OF SWITCHING M*LKS
Conventional m*lk is extremely wasteful, harmful to the environment and to the animals involved.
Total carbon footprint of the UK dairy sector including emissions from dairy farms, transport, distribution, processing and end use, is estimated to be 15.5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year. (Carbon Trust, 2011).
Simply switching to a plant based m*lk, you personally can make a huge difference to your carbon footprint, whilst also knowing you are not causing any suffering to dairy cows.
And making your own m*lk, is one step better. It eliminates the packaging and processing involved in creating non-dairy milks. SO HAVE A GO!
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DIY Body Scrub for Silky Skin
Posted by Pawan Saunya onWant to exfoliate and moisturise all at the same time, USING COMPLETELY NATURAL INGREDIENTS? Well with this body scrub you can.
Method
In a bowl mix:
- 6 tbsp coconut palm sugar
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 3 tbsp organic unrefined coconut oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
Store in an airtight container.
Rub all over your body (avoiding the face) after a warm shower or bath. Then rinse well after use.
Madeleine Vos
Is working as an intern for Zero Waste Club, making some awesome DIY videos. She is here to help you make DIY products that will help you to reduce your waste.