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Bite back at the mosquitoes with our bite balm recipe!
Keep your summer peaceful with this DIY bite balm Summer is finally here! Backyard barbecues, swimming holes, starry night skies, and, of course…. mosquitoes! If you’re a favourite meal for these blood-sucking beasts or if you struggle to not scratch that itch, then we have just the thing for you: a soothing balm that will instantly relieve your bites. It works thanks to a synergetic blend of powerful essential oils: true lavender for its soothing properties, lemon-scented eucalyptus for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, and citronella, an excellent natural repellent. Combined with sweet almond and caprylis oil, this soothing roll-on anti-bite balm has a non-greasy feel. And it we make…
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Castile soap: One product, endless uses
Three Castile soap recipes for a happy home Our whole team LOVES Castile soap: it’s so effective and multi-purpose! Our version of this gentle, natural soap is made from coconut and sunflower oil and, when used correctly, it can do everything from cleaning your floors, sinks, and work surfaces until they shine to gently washing babies’ delicate skin. It truly does it all! In this article, we’re sharing three great recipes featuring this wonder-soap, so you can learn how to use it if you don’t already or expand your Castile soap horizons if you do. 1. Mild baby soap How to make baby soap Ingredients Phase A 24 g (9.6%) vegetable…
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10 golden rules for making your own products
There are so many benefits to making care and household products yourself: you save money, while ending up with beautiful natural products that are good for you and the environment. But there’s a lot to learn when you start out! With time, DIY becomes quite easy, you just need to pay careful attention to the trickier steps and get to know your ingredients and key techniques. If you take the time to learn and understand the basics when you start out, you’ll set yourself up for success and you’ll be free to experiment later. So today, we’re here to help you take your first steps on your journey into the…
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Oil for All: All-in-one care for your face, body, and hair
This DIY oil offers a wealth of benefits Does life feel a little too busy? Does your beauty routine have a few too many steps and products? Ours sometimes does… and that’s why we wanted to develop a single nourishing oil that would provide unparalleled care for your face, body, and hair—whatever your skin or hair type! It’s one Oil for All! But this homemade multipurpose oil is no jack of all trades, master of none. It marries versatile and luxurious vegetable and essential oils that make it perfect for deeply nourishing and enhancing your complexion, skin, and hair. Made with choice natural ingredients, it helps your skin lock in…
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Your summer afFIRMations are here!
Step confidently into summer with a homemade firming body cream Long, hot days are on their way, and that means bathing suits, shorts, and sleeveless shirts are back in regular rotation. While for many of us cellulite is inevitable and nothing to be ashamed of, it IS possible to improve its appearance. To do this, we’re not proposing any miracle products or techniques, each more expensive than the last. We at COCOÉCO opt for this lifting cream recipe made with natural ingredients that’s been tested and approved by our team. It’s formulated for evening use anywhere on your body where you wish your skin looked a bit firmer—just don’t use…
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