{"id":12665,"date":"2014-08-16T04:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-08-16T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=12665"},"modified":"2014-08-15T11:26:30","modified_gmt":"2014-08-15T18:26:30","slug":"diy-miracle-cleansing-grains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/diy-miracle-cleansing-grains\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Miracle Cleansing Grains"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After I started having my kiddos in 2010, I decided to think about de-chemicalizing a little. \u00a0It’s a solid idea for the good of the little punks, but also for the good of the family. \u00a0Admittedly, though, sometimes it’s hard to do right be ourselves when the idea of convenience rears its ugly head. \u00a0Now, don’t get me wrong. \u00a0I think one of the most important ways to sustain a lifestyle wherein chemicals play a smaller role is to keep it simple. \u00a0I typically avoid\u00a0recipes for DIY body products if the ingredient count starts to climb upwards of, oh, about five.<\/p>\n

Two of the first books in which I invested during The Great De-Chemicalizing were\u00a0Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Annie Berthold-Bond and\u00a0Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health<\/a>. \u00a0<\/em>Both books contain scores of easy, accessible natural recipes for home, body, and little ones (most contain very few ingredients). \u00a0The following is a natural, gentle recipe for cleansing grains from Ms. Gladstar’s book. \u00a0I love that I can use it more than once a day and that it, along with some witch hazel as a toner, and a lotion of my own concoction, makes for a fresh feeling and a nice glow.<\/p>\n

The other thing I really like about this recipe is that I truly feel like it helps my skin age. \u00a0It’s really hard to find a cleanser that suits skin between the ages of 20 and 40 without a whole lotta chemicals involved.<\/p>\n

Add whatever your heart desires to this basic recipe. \u00a0You might add some calendula or chamomile to soothe and tone. \u00a0You might mix the grains with honey or coconut oil (or avocado, just to gild the lily). \u00a0You could likely use it as a mask as well. \u00a0Feel free to add some essential oil for fragrance. \u00a0Myself, I like to add a little\u00a0Vitamin E.<\/p>\n

Miracle Cleansing Grains<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 cups white clay
\n1 cups finely ground oats
\n1\/4 cup finely ground almonds
\n1\/8 cup finely ground lavender
\n1\/8 cup finely ground roses<\/p>\n

Use a coffee grinder to make this recipe (don’t use the one that’s currently devoted to your coffee). \u00a0Combine the finely ground ingredients and keep in a cool, dry place. \u00a0Store your grains in any type of container with a lid. \u00a0To use: combine 1-2 teaspoons with water to form a paste. \u00a0Massage into your skin. \u00a0Rinse well and follow with preferred toner and moisturizer.<\/p>\n

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