Ditch Straws

After a video went viral on social media of a sea turtle who painfully got caught in a straw, people all over the world were motivated to ditch straws. Metal or paper straws make a great alternative.

Bring Your Own Bag

Spending a couple of dollars on a sturdy reusable bag will prevent you from taking a flimsy plastic bag every time you grocery shop.

No More Glitter

Glitter and confetti are often made up of such small particles of plastic that it’s almost impossible to prevent them from ending up in our oceans. There are many types of biodegradable sparkles to use instead for a big event.

Shop in Bulk

The majority of plastic waste is usually generated in the kitchen. Bring your own bags and jars to a bulk grocery store to stock up on food without the waste.

The post Simple Ways to Cut Down On Plastic appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is full of antioxidants, moisturizing elements, and generally amazing healing powers. To get the best results from aloe vera, get a leaf and not just the stuff in the bottle. Cut it in half, scrape out the pulp, and put it on your scar. Wrap the scar in plastic wrap overnight and repeat every night until the scar has faded.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can help restore the pH of the affected skin and help regenerate new skin cells. Just make a paste of 2 parts water to 1 part baking soda, scrub it onto the scar and wait for 1 minute before washing it off.

Lemon

Lemon is a natural lightening solution, so putting it onto your scar will help the darkness of the skin fade. Just squeeze a lemon on for 15 minutes and then wash it off. Make sure before you go outside to put sunscreen on the scar so it won’t burn from the lemon.

The post How to Get Rid of Scars with Natural Products appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Ingredients

For this DIY, you will need a jar or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid, about 15 pieces of cut cloth which can come from t-shirts or any fabric, filtered water, white distilled vinegar, lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil, and bergamot essential oil if you have it.

Instructions

1. If you don’t have fabric or cloth, take clean old t-shirts and cut them into squares that are relatively the same size.
2. Then, put 3/4 cup of the water and vinegar each into the container of your choice with 15 drops of the lemon oil, 8 drops of lavender, and 4 drops of bergamot.
3. Mix the solution well and then put in the pieces of cloth into the container and press down hard so they’re submerged as much as possible.
4. Use them to disinfect your kitchen, bathrooms, classrooms, and more! Keep the container in a dark place and once you’ve used a cloth once or twice, wash it and then return it to the container.

The post These DIY Sanitizing Wipes are Natural, Cheap, and So Easy to Make! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Follow this guide for a DIY shoe-deodorizer and you’ll never have smelly feet again.

Recipe

1. Start by collecting all the ingredients you will need, which is baking soda, cornstarch, any or any essential oil, 1 pair of new socks, and 2 rubber bands.
2. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the baking soda and 3/4 cup of the cornstarch. Blend those well together.
3. Then, add in 20 drops of your favorite essential oils, and mix that into the blend. Make sure to break up any lumps of the ingredients you find.
4. Spoon the mixture evenly into each sock and then secure with a rubber band.
5. Place each sock into each shoe and leave it in there overnight. After about 12 hours, you will notice that there is no longer any smell! The combination of the pH balancing effects of baking soda and the aroma from the essential oils is a dynamic team to stop bad smells.

The post Keep Your Shoes Smelling Great with this Natural Deodorizer! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Tools

For this kitchen spray, you just need a clean spray bottle, lavender and tea tree oil, and white distilled vinegar. If you don’t have both of the essential oils, go for at least the tea tree.

Instructions

1. Fill up the spray bottle ⅓ of the way up with vinegar, and ⅔ with water. The vinegar kills any bacteria that may be living on your surfaces.
2. Depending on how big your bottle in, put in anywhere from 4-8 drops of each essential oil in The tea tree helps to disinfect the surface and lavender leaves a lovely smell.
3. Before using, simply give it a good shake so everything mixes together, spray, and wipe clean!

The post DIY Kitchen Counter Cleaner appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Red Yeast Rice

Red yeast rice is great for lowering high cholesterol. Cholesterol is tightly connected to further problems with blood vessels, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular conditions. Instead of opting for pills, you can try one of the best natural supplements- red yeast rice.

Manuka Honey

You’ll be surprised to hear that manuka honey can be used on the skin that has been affected by bacteria. The best thing about this type of honey does not cause resistance of bacteria, which means it can be used times and times again.

Garlic

Garlic is one of the most potent natural supplements that you have in many different forms. It doesn’t have to be plain garlic, instead, use it for cooking. Allicin is that compound that fights bacteria, increasing the strength of the immune system. You won’t be needing any antibiotics.

Curcumin

Curcumin is known for the numerous benefits for the whole body. It is extremely useful in preventing inflammation, which means there is a strong chance you won’t be needing to get drugs. There are so many studies that already reseearched this claim and the results are impressive.

The post Try Adding These Natural Supplements to Your Diet appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Ingredients

For this hydrating hair mask, you will need a unique product called Rhassoul clay. This is a French product that is great for everything from hydrating your scalp, helping clear your acne, and more. You can find it in health food stores or online, usually for about 20 bucks.

Instructions

1. Combine 1/4 cup of Rhassoul clay with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, 1/3 cup of water, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a bowl.
2. Mix everything together well.
3. When the mask is done, take a small amount of it and massage it onto your scalp. Work it down your hair until your entire head is covered.
4. Take a plastic bag or a shower cap and cover your head so it sits for half an hour.
5. Wash your hair like normal and you’re done!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSdhzEgQZz/

The post Use This Homemade Hair Mask to Give Your Hair the Love it Needs appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Havasu Falls, Arizona

The Havasu Falls are a part of the Grand Canyon. This national park has so many wonders to offer. The water has such striking blue color thanks to the high levels of calcium carbonate.

The Fairy Pools, Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Scotland does have the most beautiful natural pools that you’ve ever seen. The Fairy Pools are very popular among visitors, but you have to know that the water is extremely cold.

To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Often referred to as a magical pool, this ‘big hole’ will make you want to dive in right away. Situated in a small island Upolu, To Sua Ocean Trench features stunning turquoise water where you can spend as much time as you want. Some even decide to dive and swim below the caves, a path that leads to the ocean on the other side.

Cenote, Mexico

One of the most popular natural swimming pools in the world, Cenote was created when a huge limestone rock crumbled. Today it is often visited by tourists because it’s located near Mayan ruins in Yucatan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf7Qwd0BwI1/?fbclid=IwAR2W2g7h9hk2cm4LojhzY20FQ3Jmp17KP-fmTJXpzkvahhnsbq6dN0yPLes

The post Magnificent Natural Pools You’ll Want To Dive In appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

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Do it yourself. Es gibt so viele Dinge, die man ganz einfach selbst herstellen kann, statt sie zu kaufen. Und dann weiß man auch, was drin ist. Ich mache z. B. mein Deo selbst und war mit dem Ergebnis noch nie so zufrieden. Du brauchst dafür: × Wasser × Natron × Speisestärke × ätherisches Öl nach Wahl × leeren Deoroller (einen alten Deoroller wiederverwenden oder neu aus der Apotheke) Anleitung: Erhitze 100 ml Wasser in einem Topf und  rühre 1-2 TL Speisestärke unter. Kurz aufkochen lassen, bis eine leicht sirupartige Konsistenz erreicht ist – bei Bedarf mehr Stärke hinzugeben. Beim Abkühlen 2 TL Natron unterrühren bis es aufgelöst ist. 5 Tropfen ätherisches Öl hinzu geben, gut umrühren. In einen leeren Deoroller füllen. Fertig! Bei der Wahl des ätherischen Öls kannst du die Wirkung deines Deos beeinflussen. Salbei reduziert z. B. die Schweißproduktion, Teebaumöl wirkt stark antibakteriell und Limette erfrischt und hat eine kühlende Wirkung. Was machst du bereits selbst? #diy #diydeodorant #doityourself #selfmade #selbstgemacht #zerowaste #nowaste #nachhaltig #nachhaltigkeit #minimalistisch #plastikfrei #müllfrei #sustainability #sustainablelifestyle #bethechange #ökologisch #ecofriendly #unverpackt #umweltfreundlich #stopplastic #savetheearth #greenliving #greenblogger #sustainableblogger #thereisnoplanetb Rezept by @smarticularnet

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If you have very sensitive skin and you want to avoid store-bought beauty products, we have just the right solution. This DIY natural deodorant is perfect for your complexion and will be done in 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

To make your own natural deodorant you need to get 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 teaspoons beeswax, 2 tablespoons shea butter, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 50 drops frankincense essential oil and 4 teaspoons potato starch. All of these ingredients are very gentle to the skin and won’t cause irritation.

Instructions:

Get a measuring cup and fill it with the shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil. Place that measuring cup in a pot that is only slightly filled with water.

Set the heat on medium and wait for the beeswax to melt.

When this happens, you can take away the pot from the heat. This is the moment when you should add the starch and baking soda.

Mix the deodorant very well, then add the frankincense oil. You will need two 2 oz bottles to store the natural deodorant in. It won’t have a completely liquid consistency, so you should apply it with fingers.

You can use it up to one year, just make sure to save it in a dark spot away from the heat.

The post Gentle DIY Natural Deodorant Recipe appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Ditch Straws

After a video went viral on social media of a sea turtle who painfully got caught in a straw, people all over the world were motivated to ditch straws. Metal or paper straws make a great alternative.

Bring Your Own Bag

Spending a couple of dollars on a sturdy reusable bag will prevent you from taking a flimsy plastic bag every time you grocery shop.

No More Glitter

Glitter and confetti are often made up of such small particles of plastic that it’s almost impossible to prevent them from ending up in our oceans. There are many types of biodegradable sparkles to use instead for a big event.

Shop in Bulk

The majority of plastic waste is usually generated in the kitchen. Bring your own bags and jars to a bulk grocery store to stock up on food without the waste.

The post Simple Ways to Cut Down On Plastic appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is full of antioxidants, moisturizing elements, and generally amazing healing powers. To get the best results from aloe vera, get a leaf and not just the stuff in the bottle. Cut it in half, scrape out the pulp, and put it on your scar. Wrap the scar in plastic wrap overnight and repeat every night until the scar has faded.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can help restore the pH of the affected skin and help regenerate new skin cells. Just make a paste of 2 parts water to 1 part baking soda, scrub it onto the scar and wait for 1 minute before washing it off.

Lemon

Lemon is a natural lightening solution, so putting it onto your scar will help the darkness of the skin fade. Just squeeze a lemon on for 15 minutes and then wash it off. Make sure before you go outside to put sunscreen on the scar so it won’t burn from the lemon.

The post How to Get Rid of Scars with Natural Products appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Ingredients

For this DIY, you will need a jar or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid, about 15 pieces of cut cloth which can come from t-shirts or any fabric, filtered water, white distilled vinegar, lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil, and bergamot essential oil if you have it.

Instructions

1. If you don’t have fabric or cloth, take clean old t-shirts and cut them into squares that are relatively the same size.
2. Then, put 3/4 cup of the water and vinegar each into the container of your choice with 15 drops of the lemon oil, 8 drops of lavender, and 4 drops of bergamot.
3. Mix the solution well and then put in the pieces of cloth into the container and press down hard so they’re submerged as much as possible.
4. Use them to disinfect your kitchen, bathrooms, classrooms, and more! Keep the container in a dark place and once you’ve used a cloth once or twice, wash it and then return it to the container.

The post These DIY Sanitizing Wipes are Natural, Cheap, and So Easy to Make! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Follow this guide for a DIY shoe-deodorizer and you’ll never have smelly feet again.

Recipe

1. Start by collecting all the ingredients you will need, which is baking soda, cornstarch, any or any essential oil, 1 pair of new socks, and 2 rubber bands.
2. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the baking soda and 3/4 cup of the cornstarch. Blend those well together.
3. Then, add in 20 drops of your favorite essential oils, and mix that into the blend. Make sure to break up any lumps of the ingredients you find.
4. Spoon the mixture evenly into each sock and then secure with a rubber band.
5. Place each sock into each shoe and leave it in there overnight. After about 12 hours, you will notice that there is no longer any smell! The combination of the pH balancing effects of baking soda and the aroma from the essential oils is a dynamic team to stop bad smells.

The post Keep Your Shoes Smelling Great with this Natural Deodorizer! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Tools

For this kitchen spray, you just need a clean spray bottle, lavender and tea tree oil, and white distilled vinegar. If you don’t have both of the essential oils, go for at least the tea tree.

Instructions

1. Fill up the spray bottle ⅓ of the way up with vinegar, and ⅔ with water. The vinegar kills any bacteria that may be living on your surfaces.
2. Depending on how big your bottle in, put in anywhere from 4-8 drops of each essential oil in The tea tree helps to disinfect the surface and lavender leaves a lovely smell.
3. Before using, simply give it a good shake so everything mixes together, spray, and wipe clean!

The post DIY Kitchen Counter Cleaner appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Red Yeast Rice

Red yeast rice is great for lowering high cholesterol. Cholesterol is tightly connected to further problems with blood vessels, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular conditions. Instead of opting for pills, you can try one of the best natural supplements- red yeast rice.

Manuka Honey

You’ll be surprised to hear that manuka honey can be used on the skin that has been affected by bacteria. The best thing about this type of honey does not cause resistance of bacteria, which means it can be used times and times again.

Garlic

Garlic is one of the most potent natural supplements that you have in many different forms. It doesn’t have to be plain garlic, instead, use it for cooking. Allicin is that compound that fights bacteria, increasing the strength of the immune system. You won’t be needing any antibiotics.

Curcumin

Curcumin is known for the numerous benefits for the whole body. It is extremely useful in preventing inflammation, which means there is a strong chance you won’t be needing to get drugs. There are so many studies that already reseearched this claim and the results are impressive.

The post Try Adding These Natural Supplements to Your Diet appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Ingredients

For this hydrating hair mask, you will need a unique product called Rhassoul clay. This is a French product that is great for everything from hydrating your scalp, helping clear your acne, and more. You can find it in health food stores or online, usually for about 20 bucks.

Instructions

1. Combine 1/4 cup of Rhassoul clay with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, 1/3 cup of water, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a bowl.
2. Mix everything together well.
3. When the mask is done, take a small amount of it and massage it onto your scalp. Work it down your hair until your entire head is covered.
4. Take a plastic bag or a shower cap and cover your head so it sits for half an hour.
5. Wash your hair like normal and you’re done!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSdhzEgQZz/

The post Use This Homemade Hair Mask to Give Your Hair the Love it Needs appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Havasu Falls, Arizona

The Havasu Falls are a part of the Grand Canyon. This national park has so many wonders to offer. The water has such striking blue color thanks to the high levels of calcium carbonate.

The Fairy Pools, Isle Of Skye, Scotland

Scotland does have the most beautiful natural pools that you’ve ever seen. The Fairy Pools are very popular among visitors, but you have to know that the water is extremely cold.

To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Often referred to as a magical pool, this ‘big hole’ will make you want to dive in right away. Situated in a small island Upolu, To Sua Ocean Trench features stunning turquoise water where you can spend as much time as you want. Some even decide to dive and swim below the caves, a path that leads to the ocean on the other side.

Cenote, Mexico

One of the most popular natural swimming pools in the world, Cenote was created when a huge limestone rock crumbled. Today it is often visited by tourists because it’s located near Mayan ruins in Yucatan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf7Qwd0BwI1/?fbclid=IwAR2W2g7h9hk2cm4LojhzY20FQ3Jmp17KP-fmTJXpzkvahhnsbq6dN0yPLes

The post Magnificent Natural Pools You’ll Want To Dive In appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

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Do it yourself. Es gibt so viele Dinge, die man ganz einfach selbst herstellen kann, statt sie zu kaufen. Und dann weiß man auch, was drin ist. Ich mache z. B. mein Deo selbst und war mit dem Ergebnis noch nie so zufrieden. Du brauchst dafür: × Wasser × Natron × Speisestärke × ätherisches Öl nach Wahl × leeren Deoroller (einen alten Deoroller wiederverwenden oder neu aus der Apotheke) Anleitung: Erhitze 100 ml Wasser in einem Topf und  rühre 1-2 TL Speisestärke unter. Kurz aufkochen lassen, bis eine leicht sirupartige Konsistenz erreicht ist – bei Bedarf mehr Stärke hinzugeben. Beim Abkühlen 2 TL Natron unterrühren bis es aufgelöst ist. 5 Tropfen ätherisches Öl hinzu geben, gut umrühren. In einen leeren Deoroller füllen. Fertig! Bei der Wahl des ätherischen Öls kannst du die Wirkung deines Deos beeinflussen. Salbei reduziert z. B. die Schweißproduktion, Teebaumöl wirkt stark antibakteriell und Limette erfrischt und hat eine kühlende Wirkung. Was machst du bereits selbst? #diy #diydeodorant #doityourself #selfmade #selbstgemacht #zerowaste #nowaste #nachhaltig #nachhaltigkeit #minimalistisch #plastikfrei #müllfrei #sustainability #sustainablelifestyle #bethechange #ökologisch #ecofriendly #unverpackt #umweltfreundlich #stopplastic #savetheearth #greenliving #greenblogger #sustainableblogger #thereisnoplanetb Rezept by @smarticularnet

A post shared by 》JOHANNA《 (@abenteuer.natur) on Oct 21, 2018 at 1:21am PDT

If you have very sensitive skin and you want to avoid store-bought beauty products, we have just the right solution. This DIY natural deodorant is perfect for your complexion and will be done in 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

To make your own natural deodorant you need to get 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 teaspoons beeswax, 2 tablespoons shea butter, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 50 drops frankincense essential oil and 4 teaspoons potato starch. All of these ingredients are very gentle to the skin and won’t cause irritation.

Instructions:

Get a measuring cup and fill it with the shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil. Place that measuring cup in a pot that is only slightly filled with water.

Set the heat on medium and wait for the beeswax to melt.

When this happens, you can take away the pot from the heat. This is the moment when you should add the starch and baking soda.

Mix the deodorant very well, then add the frankincense oil. You will need two 2 oz bottles to store the natural deodorant in. It won’t have a completely liquid consistency, so you should apply it with fingers.

You can use it up to one year, just make sure to save it in a dark spot away from the heat.

The post Gentle DIY Natural Deodorant Recipe appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.