Peppemint Hand Sanitizer

Peppermint Hand Sanitizer is not only effective in killing germs on hands, but also is natural and safe for children. This also makes a lovely gift. You may add different essential oils to your liking, but as far as sanitizers go, I love the smell and refreshing feel of peppermint.

2/3 cup rubbing alcohol (99%)
1/3 cup aloe vera gel
8 drops peppermint essential oil

1. In a small bowl, combine alcohol, aloe vera, and essential oil.
2. Using a funnel, pour sanitizer into a small spray bottle.

Homemade Hair Mousse

Many hair mousse products on the market today are drying and the better ones are expensive. Here is a natural, complete protein, strengthening hair mousse that costs just pennies and seconds to make.It's genius! If you are worried about an egg order, no worries, there is none.

2 egg whites

1. In a small bowl, beat egg white into stiff peaks.
2. Apply 1 to 2 tablespoons to damp hair at roots and style as usual.
3. Cover and store in refrigerator for future use.

Natural Hair Spray

Until now, I never considered making my own incredibly inexpensive, natural, and effective hair spray. Have you? This recipe along with natural hair mousse were revelations indeed. For whatever strange reason with all the sustainable natural beauty and home recipes, the hair spray was the most pleasantly surprising. By making my own hair spray and mousse, I save $40.00 a month.

The kick about this natural beauty product is IT WORKS! 


Natural Hairspray

1 1/2 cup filtered water or boiled water
2 Tbls. granulated white sugar
1 Tbls. rubbing alcohol
8 drops essential oil (I used lavender.)

1. Add sugar to hot water and stir until melted.
2. Add rubbing alcohol and essential oil after water has cooled.
3. Using a funnel, pour hairspray into a clean, empty spray bottle.

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