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Hello everyone! Today I want to share another " beauty secret " with you.  As a matter of fact, I have a confession to make; I haven't used conventional toothpaste in YEARS!  Wait, I do not mean that I don't brush my teeth.  In fact, I brush and floss every day.  I actually make my own natural toothpaste by simple mixing extra virgin organic coconut oil and baking soda.  I use a simple 50/50 mixture . Advantages of using coconut oil and baking soda toothpaste: antibacterial and antifungal whitens and removes stains stops tooth decay no colourants no chemical agents no fluoride easy and cheap to prepare Coconut oil  is a powerful,  natural   antibacterial  and  antifungal .  It kills harmful bacteria  in the mouth, including bacteria that are responsible for  gingivitis .   It's great for the gums and brushing with the oil regularly can  heal and prevent bleeding  gums .   Brushing your tongue...

Hello everyone! Yesterday I posted a recipe for a DIY acne fighting gel and today I want to share another acne fighting beauty recipe with you.   For this DIY you will need two key ingredients; a lemon and a tomato .   Ingredients: 1 ripe tomato 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp oatmeal (optional) Lemons are full of AHA�s and BHA�s which remove dead skin cells, fight acne, minimize pores and brighten skin.   Back in November of 2011, I posted an article titled:  Lemons for clear skin ; in which I wrote about the countless benefits of lemons.  Make sure you read it for more information.   Tomatoes have cooling and astringent properties.  They�re also rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin A .  Their acidity helps tame excessive oil production too. Oatmeal helps reduce itching and inflammation and can be used to calm acne, eczema and heal psoriasis . Method: Mash the peeled tomato in a bowl.  Add the lemo...

Hello everyone! Who needs toxic beauty products when you can make your own all-natural products for a fraction of the cost?!   Coconut oil  beauty products are the most popular beauty products on the market.  I love coconut oil!  You can make everything from  toothpaste  to  sunscreen  using  coconut oil  as the main ingredient.   Check out these blog posts to learn more/view additional   DIY beauty recipes using coconut oil : Natural pre-dye hair treatment DIY: Nourishing body scrub DIY: Natural deodorant DIY: Blemish killer stick 5 Ways to use coconut oil in your beauty routine More ways to use coconut oil in your beauty routine  And for more recipes, check out this i nfographic by   Health Perch :   A guide to homemade coconut oil beauty products . "A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products" on Health Perch I have tried all of these recipes, except two; the eyeliner and the sunscreen.  Wha...