O for Ojas : Youthful Radiance
When you eat something spicy, and your eyes start to tear up or you get a runny nose : That's an autoimmune reaction.
In its mild form, it's a signal for external particles that might be dangerous for the body. But, today the instances of "the body mistakenly attacking itself" is on a steady rise. Largely because we are surrounded by a sea of products, food, stressors that confuse the body. So much so that it attacks itself.
So what are some ingredients to definitely avoid in your cleaning products - personal, household, automobile?
Begin with reading the ingredient lists and avoiding Phalates, PFAS, Perchlorate, Bisphenol A - these are endocrine disruptors that can wreak havoc for anybody.
Sharing with you recipes for common household products that you can switch up for store-bought ones :
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Kaolin Clay Cleansing Balm DIY:
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Kaolin Clay : 50 %
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Almond Oil : 30%
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Castor Oil : 10 %
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8 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil
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4 Drops Patchouli Essential Oil
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Body Wash DIY:
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Castille Soap : 50 %
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Coconut Oil : 20 %
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Honey : 10%
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8 Drops Rose Essential Oil
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5 Drops Geranium Essential Oil
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3 Drops Lavendar Essential Oil
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Soap-free Cleanser :
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Moong Dal Powder - 40%
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Mulethi Powder- 25%
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Multani Mitti - 25%
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Turmeric : Pinch
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Rose Water or Water to Mix
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Household Disinfectant Spray Cleaner :
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1/4 cups water.
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1/4 cup white vinegar.
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1/4 cup (60% + alcohol content) vodka
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15 drops essential oil – peppermint + lemon OR lavender + lemon are great in this recipe.
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Floor Cleaner :
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1 Litre hot water
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2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
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2 Tbsp. washing soda
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1-1/2 tsp. liquid castille Soap Base
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Lemon Essential Oil, Mandarin Essential Oil - 5 Drops each
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Simple, easy effective way to cleanse. Close to nature, and great for the body!