DIY Body Oil
Posted by Pawan Saunya onThe weather is getting colder and winter is coming(GoT anyone?). The best way to protect your skin from dryness and itchiness is to apply natural body oil instead of body lotion. Our body can absorb oil way faster and lock the moisture inside easier.
Simply mix carrier oils which known as base oils (e.g. Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil) with your favourite essential oils.
You can follow our video guide for an illustrated version. The quantities of each oil is really up to you. No rules but we think this works best for us.
Make sure to stir well and keep in the dark glass bottle to keep away from the light.
This recipe is perfect for dry skin! Sweet Almond Oil and Jojoba Oil are the best moisturising combination. Double power with Geranium essential oil which can reduce inflammation and treat eczema. While Bergamot essential oil make skin looks healthier and clear.
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Make Vegan Pesto from Leftover Greens
Posted by Pawan Saunya onGot too much green herbs just sitting in your fridge? Why not transform them into delicious vegan pesto? If you are not hungry, you can always save it for later, while saving food from going to waste.
Follow this simple recipe which you can customise your own pesto!
2-3 cups of Green Herbs (you can mix different herbs together e.g. Basil, Pasley, Mint even leafly green veggies like Spinach you can also use!)
2/3 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Vegan Nutritional Yeast
1/4 cup Nuts (any nuts you have!)
Little Salt and Pepper
1/2 Lemon Juice
Blend them well and put into the airtight glass container. Hope you enjoy!
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Homemade Vegan Butter
Posted by Pawan Saunya onVegan butter usually comes in very hard to recycle plastic. And making your own vegan butter is not difficult. So why not make your own? You can ensure that there are no additives or funny things either.
So lets make your own vegan butter!
What you need
85g Melted Coconut Oil (Odourless recommended)
20g Rapeseed Oil
3 Tbsp Aquafaba (Chickpea water)
2/3 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Little Salt
METHOD
1. Mix melted coconut oil and rapeseed oil in a small bowl, stir to incorporate.
2. In another mixing bowl, add aquafaba, apple cider vinegar and salt. Blend with the stick blender or whisk by hands until it becomes like mousse.
3. Slowly pour in the oil while whisking to make sure that the mixture does not split.
4. Mix well until the mixture has a creamy texture.
5. Pour into a little glass jar then put in the fridge for few hours to let it set.
6. Leave it at the room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
This vegan butter can be kept in the fridge for a week.
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Vegan Lip Balm
Posted by Pawan Saunya onToday is the day, to make some magical vegan lip balm! And we are going to do that with just 3 simple ingredients. No more vaseline, no more plastic or metal tubs.
Let’s make some DIY Vegan lip balm!
METHOD
In a bowl over simmering water
Add 1 tablespoons of candelilla wax
1 tablespoons of organic unrefined shea butter
And add 2 tablespoons of organic unrefined coconut oil
Stir until completely melted. Once melted, for added scent you may add 5- 10 drops of your favourite skin safe essential oil.
Carefully pour the mixture into small airtight containers, or alternatively repurpose a tub or container you already might have at home, just ensure it is well cleaned and airtight.
Put in the fridge for 10 minutes, or until wait the mixture is hard. I’m sure you know how to use lip balm. You are meant to put it on your ears. Just kidding.
Simply apply on your lips as and when you want, and say hello to smooth and soft lips from your very own all natural lip balm.
This recipe will fill around 5 small containers. So share the vegan zero waste lipstick lifestyle with your friends and family because you definitely won’t need the 5 different
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DIY Natural Washing Up Liquid
Posted by Pawan Saunya onTips for Making Your Own Zero Waste DIY Washing up Liquid
A recent study by Ecover, a Belgium-based company dealing with the manufacture of eco-friendly cleaning products, indicates that every square mile of the oceans and seas bordering the United Kingdom contains roughly 46,000 waste plastic pieces. The washing up liquid bottles that people keep on disposing accounts for some percentage of this waste that has put many marine animals at risk of losing their lives.
In as such, being an environment-conscious person that you are, there’s need to adopt zero waste washing up liquid as a way of environmental conservation. The best way to go about it is by making your own DIY washing up liquid. And guess what..! The process of making the detergent is a breeze; a few-minute affair! Here are the simple steps of doing it:
Put 3 TBSP of washing soda into a bowl
Since you are making washing up liquid just for your domestic consumption, 3 tablespoons of washing powder, among other ingredients that we are going to see here later on, will be enough. Washing soda, also known as sodium carbonate, is a vital component in many cleaning detergents because of its water-“softening” capability. It softens water by binding to the minerals that make it hard. As a result, it allows the other cleaning ingredients in a detergent to penetrate fabrics and dirt.
Add boiled water (half-cup) and stir
The second step involves adding half a cup of boiled water to the washing soda in the bowl. Then stir the two components until washing soda dissolves completely. Boiled water contains fewer impurities and compared to raw rainwater or one that has been drawn directly from a tap. You don’t want to add contaminants that could interfere with the effectiveness of your soap, do you? Then go for boiled or distilled water instead of raw.
Allow the solution to cool and add liquid castile soap(half-cup)
Once you have confirmed that your washing soda solution has cooled down completely, then, the next thing to do is to add liquid castile soap. Just a half a cup of the soap will be enough. Liquid castile soaps are the type of soaps which are manufactured by saponifying oil without including any additive. As a result, the soap can be used for various cleaning purposes.
Place the solution a clean glass jar and allow it to cool down
You’ll have to refrigerate the solution and so, it is important that you ensure that it cools down before putting it into your fridge.
Refrigerate
Once you have confirmed that the blend has cooled down completely, it’s now time to refrigerate it. Let it remain in the refrigerator until it becomes solid and opaque. It has to be white and creamy for easy and effective use. So, lastly, whip it for around a minute to make it so.
How to use it
You can use your white and creamy washing up liquid for an array of cleaning purposes. Use it at a ratio of 2 tablespoons to one large sink of water. If you want to clean up tougher dishes, use plain baking soda together with the washing up liquid. The two will help you clean up the dishes thoroughly and effortlessly.
Up to you now
Take up the challenge today and go green by making yourself washing up liquid for your household chores by using the above simple steps. One more thing; don’t forget to share this to help a friend out there.
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