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Skincare

Oil Cleansing with Tallow

June 18, 2020February 21, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Oil cleansing with tallow

I have been using the oil cleansing method for years, and I love it! In recently years I’ve started doing oil cleansing with one of my favorite ingredients:  tallow. It is really amazing …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 2 Comments

100% Pure Makeup Review

January 21, 2021February 14, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
100 Pure makeup review

I’ve tried a lot of nontoxic makeup over the years, and I finally found a natural makeup brand I really love! I’m going to share with you my 100% Pure makeup …

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How to Make Bath Bombs with Essential Oils

March 13, 2020February 7, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make bath bombs with essential oils

The combination of epsom salts and essential oils is the perfect thing in a warm bath. Today I want to show you how to make bath bombs with essential oils.  …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Home, Skincare 8 Comments

Herbal Hair Rinse Recipe

April 26, 2022January 3, 2020 by Marisa Tolsma
Herbal hair rinse recipe

I’m so excited about this herbal hair rinse recipe. It contains so many beautiful ingredients that nourish hair, and it pairs perfectly with my tallow shampoo bars.  If you’re a …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 4 Comments

DIY Skincare Gift Ideas: 8 Easy Recipes

August 6, 2021December 10, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY skincare gift ideas

Handmade gifts are the best. You can personalize and customize them, and they’re something you can’t buy in any store. Here are my top DIY skincare gift ideas for that …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 10 Comments

DIY Heat Protectant for Hair

July 13, 2022November 12, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
DIY heat protectant for hair

When it comes to products I use on my hair and body, I want them to be natural and nontoxic. This DIY heat protectant for hair is easy to make, …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 2 Comments

Soap Making Basics and Safety

August 9, 2021October 29, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Soap making basics

It’s like time travel! Pioneers and homesteaders used to make soap from scratch all the time. I think it’s so much fun to revive these lost arts, and make some …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 29 Comments

How to Make Lotion with Shea Butter

June 19, 2020October 15, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
How to make lotion with shea butter

Do you ever feel like a detective, scouring the labels of products before you buy them? It can be depressing. So many commercial body care products have way too many …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 64 Comments

Tallow Balm Recipe for Dry Skin, Eczema, Acne

August 4, 2021October 1, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
Tallow balm recipe

What’s my secret weapon for all things skin related? Tallow, of course! Because it is so similar to our own skin cells, tallow is the perfect moisturizer and healer for …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 35 Comments

Best Organic Magnesium Lotion Recipe

June 19, 2020September 17, 2019 by Marisa Tolsma
The best organic magnesium lotion recipe

Magnesium is amazing. When we’re deficient, it shows up in annoying symptoms and even various health problems. The good news is, supplementing is easy, especially when you know how to …

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Categories DIY Natural Living, Skincare 173 Comments
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Hi! I’m Marisa. I’m a mom of 4 and a certified GAPS™ coach. Overcoming chronic health issues with diet changed my life. Follow along as I share nourishing recipes, natural remedies, and DIY skincare and home products. Read more about me here.

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