Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes <Book Review>

                    

Disclosure: This was sent for review purposes only. All opinions are completely honest.

I received “Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and more……” by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford and absolutely loved it.

As a WAHM, I don't have the time to make difficult, complicated cleaning recipes, and I don’t want to spend a ton of money (or time) on buying expensive ingredients. The easy-to-make recipes and no-fuss ingredients in this book definitely give us a chance to ban those chemicals from our homes. We don’t have to go on a wild goose chase trying to find certain ingredients.

My favorite part is that there’s an entire section for PARENTS. If you’ve ever thought “I wonder if there’s a recipe for that?” There is and it’s inside this book. This is definitely the bible for cleaning up after kids.

>>>Sticker Remover, Crayon Remover, Gum remover, Permanent Marker remover…

As a parent it does frighten me at the rate America is consuming + throwing out. It’s pretty ridiculous really. There are recipes, tips, and advice for using less chemicals and going greener.

There is even a detailed chapter on helpful ingredients (washing soda, essential oils, witch hazel, hydrogen peroxide, base oils, etc.) and where to find them. Those items are what sent me running with other natural-cleaning books.  This is seriously like a one-stop-shop for cleaning information + homemade recipes. There’s nothing that they don’t cover.

It’s an amazing book and a must-have on any shelf. There is a HUGE long list of recipes for anything and everything. This is the “cleaning bible” practically. But it’s much more than that- it EXPLAINS how we can be more eco-friendly and WHY we should. You’ll be loving it before the first chapter is up, I’m telling you! <Super Amazing Must-Have.

The very products that you’ve been buying to keep your home clean and healthy can harm you. How insane is that? The best way to avoid anything like that- is by making as many of the cleaning products handmade.

Homemade Cleaners features over 150 recipes that are:
• Toxin-Free
• Simple and Affordable
• Highly Effective
• Environmentally Sound
• Kid and Baby Friendly

Using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and even vodka, the authors tackle the nitty-gritty of everything from countertop cleaners to air-purifying plants.

Easy to make recipes that are all natural with no chemicals! YES!!

Get it:

Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes

Mother's Day Must-Haves♥

                            Good Mother Mug $11.95

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For Mother’s Day this year we’ve pulled together gifts that your mom will adore. ♥ Considering all our moms do for us, helping them indulge + feel amazing a little is the least we can do, right? Your mom will be using this gifts wayyy after Mother’s Day, we can promise you that.

Celebrate your Mom with one of these amazing, creative gifts she'll adore + cherish.

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For the Reader/Writer/Blogging Mama

Sleep is for the weak my friends...behind every great writer is a substantial amount of caffeine. If your mom is a writer than you know she LOVES her coffee and late nights. Show her your love by getting this amazing handmade mug.

$16 via Etsy: Writers Mug

 

Virginia Woolf Cushion Cover

If some of your mom’s happiest hours have been spent rummaging through the dusty back shelves of your local library, then why not show her love for our much-threatened common resource with this beautiful cushion, printed in white on Penguin 'Room Of One's Own' purple. Perfect

 

Cushion Cover via TheLiteraryGiftCompany.com

 

Wood Clothespin Light

 

 

If your mom loves to read, she would definitely appreciate this Wood Clothespin Light. I don’t know how many times I squint my eyes in low light. I love to relax and read after the kids go to bed.

$12 at GiveSimple.com

 

 

This board holds things with amazing electrostatic force. There’s absolutely NO staples, tapes, or tacks! YES!

Get it at OfficeMax

 

 

 

Techy Mama>

 

This pen will store everything you draw or write with it electronically, up to 8GB worth. Buy it here for $249.95.

 

Sengled Boost- Wifi Repeater + Booster

 

an LED light bulb with a built-in Wi-Fi signal repeater. The affordable light bulb allows users to access their home Wi-Fi from anywhere, even those stubborn basements or outside patios. $50 at Sengled

Flexible Laptop Stand/Arm

The trick to writing is getting started. It’s easier to write if the work is right THERE where you can see it. It’s more comfortable for the always writing and multi-tasking mama.

Baking Mama>

Made With Love By Laser Cut Custom Embossing Wooden Rolling Pin

If your mom loves to bake, it’d be spot on to get her this custom rolling pin. I know I’d love it.

Perfect for making cookies, pies or baked goods to show how much she cares.

These Mason Jar measuring spoons are super-cute! I absolutely ADORE♥ them! I’d love to have them hanging in my kitchen.

 

Worldmarket.com

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Relaxation Time…

While a mother’s schedule is always extremely busy and hardly leaves time for her beauty regimen to be put into effect, The NEW Patchology FlashMasques and FlashPatches are the perfect 5-minute solutions  to help her look her best!

Created with unique formulations and luxurious materials, these two new products address the needs of the under eyes and entire face in a flash and are the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day:

Patchology FlashPatches

Patchology’s hydrogel FlashPatches deliver deep hydration and eye revitalization in a way that topical creams or serums cannot in just five minutes!  Highly advanced cooling and refreshing translucent FlashPatches relieve puffiness, eye fatigue, and to deeply hydrate eyes revealing a smoother, brighter, youthful appearance for a perfect pre-makeup finish!

They are packaged in a jar that contains 30 pairs of patches, making them incredibly affordable, convenient and environmentally friendly.

Pricing/Availability:  $50.00 for 30 pairs of FlashPatches.  $1.67 per eye treatment / Neiman Marcus, Neiman Marcus.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Patchology.com

 

Patchology FlashMasques

Patchology’s FlashMasques are made of a luxe fabric that stays put as you move and has a ‘barely there’ look once applied. While most sheet masks take 15-20 minutes, the Patchology FlashMasques drench skin with deep hydration in as little as 5 minutes.

exfoliate, hydrate and illuminate.

Price/Availability: $50 for a package of 8 FlashMasques.  $6.25 per masque treatment/ Neiman Marcus, NeimanMarcus.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Patchology.com in Mid-April

 

Fashion Mama♥

Say Happy Mothers day  with a pritinyc rose bouquet of polishes. The kit comes in a reusable  zippered mesh pouch. For a special price of $45 for the kit.

we hope you and your mum have the most amazing day!

 

 

 

Sasi Dangle Earrings

Made in Kenya and based in Brooklyn, Soko makes accessories that are much more than just jewelry—they're the by-products of a by-women-for-women powerhouse bolstering the livelihood of members of artisan communities. Upcycled cow horn daggers fall from handmade brass hooks in the Sasi Dangle Earrings, perfect for everyday wear.

Sasi Dangle Earrings Black

by Soko

$32

 

Perfect Fragrance Finder

 

Don’t we just love to say- Thanks for being an amazing mom. In tons of different ways?Perfume might be a little out of mom’s wants- but if you choose one that’s a little personal to her- She WILL love it. Take the Best Perfume for Mom quiz at totalbeauty.com

Based on the scent feedback you enter about your mom, you'll get results that'll let you know which women's perfume category she falls in to: Citrus/Clean, Oriental/Gourmand, Floral, or Fruity.

 

Fitness Mom>>

Amazing Racerbacks

THIS shirt, OMG. It is top on my want list right now. If your mom has been trying to get in shape- give her an awesome shirt to get her moving and motivated in style.

 

How cool. Get it here $29

Nutri Ninja Auto-IQ

Fitness geek? First-timer? It doesn’t matter WHAT your mom is—she HAS to have this. The Auto-IQ is unlike any other blender on the market. It takes EVERYTHING that you put in (strawberries, melon, grapes…) and extracts all the vitamins and minerals for you to deliciously devour.

get Auto-IQ

Joseph Joseph Rinse and Chop Plus Cutting Board

 

Making pre or post workout drinks and shakes is 10x easier with the Rinse and Chop board. She can Chop, Rinse, and pour her fruits/veggies into her blender.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Voice Bluetooth Headband + Beanie

 

 

        

Now your mom doesn’t have to worry about snagging those cords on anything. Bluetooth wireless headband and beanie are simply amazing. Get it here

 

 

Hope you enjoyed what I put together…

Revlon For Mom this Mother's Day... + Giveaway #RevlonForMomPromo

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Hi! Roses are red, hair tools are...pink?! This Mother’s Day, Revlon Hair Tools wants you to forgo flowers and give Mom something she can actually use…over and over (and over!) again. Revlon Hair Tools are the gift that keeps giving gorgeous, glamourous hair.

What’s more, Revlon is giving you a chance to win a bouquet of the hottest NEW products this week ($100+ value).

All you need to do is show mama some Mother’s Day lovin’ on Instagram!

NEW Revlon Styling Tools Include:

· 1” Soft-Feel™ Tourmaline Ceramic Straightener – The Soft-Feel™ handle offers a lightweight design and a rubberized finish provide soft grip and styling comfort. Tourmaline Ceramic Technology distributes even-heat for healthier styling, and heats hair from the inside-out in a fraction of the time. ($24.99/Ulta)

· 1875W AC Motor Ionic Dryer  - The durable, salon-quality AC motor has an extended  lifespan lasting up to 3Xs longer* and dries up to 50% faster* compared to DC Motor Dryers in the market. Tourmaline Ceramic Technology distributed even-heat ceramic provides healthier styling, while tourmaline technology reduces frizz and adds superior shine. ($34.99/Ulta)

· 1” Soft-Feel™ Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron (Pink)-  Provides even-heat ceramic for healthier styling, heats hair from the inside-out in a fraction of the time. Ion technology deliver maximum hair  conditioning ions for frizz-free styles. ($24.99/Ulta)

· 1” ¼ Soft-Feel™ Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron (Purple) -  Provides even-heat ceramic for healthier styling, heats hair from the inside-out in a fraction of the time. Ion technology deliver maximum hair  conditioning ions for frizz-free styles. ($24.99/Ulta)

 

Moms: Make yourself the most important “to do” this Mother’s Day with DeStressify

                              

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Seven simple ways moms can find guilt-free daily “me” time and reduce stress

Americans are notorious for leading busy and overwhelmed lives—particularly moms. In fact, according to the 2015 Stress in America™ survey, women consistently struggle with stress and report higher stress levels than men. This Mother’s Day, DeStressify, an app that provides the simplest and most effective way to destressify your life, encourages moms to give themselves a gift that will last all year: permission to destress.

“Daily stressors may be unavoidable and out of our control, but what we can control is our response to them and how we manage our stress,” said Theresa Fox, CEO and president of DeStressify. “Moms in particular feel a pressure to excel in their perceived responsibilities, putting themselves and self-care on the back burner. But spending time on self-care rejuvenates you so you will have more to give to your family, friends and work.”

In national surveys of American moms, lack of time to get everything done, staying fit, keeping on top of clutter, worrying about children’s futures and managing finances are cited as top stressors.

This Mother’s Day, DeStressify celebrates moms by recommending seven simple and guilt-free self-care activities. When put into daily or weekly practice, self-care can reduce stress and improve focus, attention and engagement at home and at work; and help moms ultimately be the best they can be for their loved ones.

1. Have some fun. When was the last time you had so much fun you laughed out loud? Make a point to do at least one fun activity each week. Don’t save it for the time you have left over; actually schedule it. Plan a fun game with your children; spend 15 minutes on the phone with your funniest friend; dance around the house; whatever it is, be joyful and have fun.
2. Do something outrageous. What’s on your bucket list? Find an activity or adventure you want to try that gets your heart racing, something that will give you a sense of accomplishment and pride when you push yourself to try new things.
3. Get creative. When was the last time you embraced your artistic side? Creativity uses a different part of your brain than analytical work, keeping your brain balanced. Hit Pinterest to get ideas for a new creative hobby, or join your kids on the floor with a box of crayons. Both activities will get your creative juices flowing.
4. Reward yourself. Do you feel guilty when you take time for yourself? Don’t! When you do the activities that fill you up, you have more to give to others. Rewards can be as simple as eating a bowl of ice cream, getting your nails done or settling down with your favorite guilty pleasure of a TV show. Whatever your reward is, schedule it on your calendar.
5. Enjoy nature. When did you last truly appreciate the beauty of nature? The energy of the outdoors can be very healing and bring you joy and inspiration. Take the family on a hike for Mother’s Day this year, or plan a quick day trip to a nearby outdoor destination.
6. Make a connection. Have you made time for loved ones recently? One of the most joyful activities you can do is connect with someone you love. Sip wine and catch up with old friends; unplug while you play with your children; or take a sunset walk with your partner.
7. Find a purpose. What’s your greatest passion? When you engage in activities that are valuable to you and where you feel like you are making a difference, it spurs feelings of great joy.

“Consistent feelings of stress negatively affect one’s health, and can have a detrimental effect on families’ relationships,” said Michael O. Fleming, MD, FAAFP, past president of the American Academy Family Physicians. “While it may seem like the lowest on a long list of priorities, it is crucial that moms prioritize stress management.”

DeStressify gives moms – and anyone experiencing stress – daily reminders to take some “me” time, as well as simple stress relieving activities that can be accomplished in 10 minutes or less a day. Over time, repetition of stress-relieving behaviors can change people’s perspective on the triggers that cause stress to actually help them be less stressed out.

Enjoy some daily “me” time today – and every day – and download DeStressify for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or for Android phones and tablets.

About DeStressify 
DeStressify, by Stress Refuge, Inc., is the simplest and most effective way to destressify your life. This app offers comprehensive cross-training for stress relief, using scientifically proven techniques. DeStressify helps people with overwhelmed, busy lives achieve mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Download the app for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or for Android phones and tablets. Education organizations can gain access to DeStressify PRO free of charge by contacting education@stressrefuge.com.

Spring Cleaning Essentials

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Spring Cleaning brings our homes back on track. We can throw our doors open, crank up the jams, and clean our heart out. I was so tired of the cold weather and ready for some spring flowers. Ready to rock some sandals and shorts already!

Here are some of the must-haves when it comes to spring cleaning.

Homemade Cleaners Quick-and-Easy, Toxic-Free Recipes by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford 


Go natural with the cleaners- try and replace as many as you can. It's cheaper and better on your health.

Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and more…


 Swiffer Pads + Solution

A Swiffer is a must in my house. I think I would go bonkers without the ability to just go- I don't like traditional mops. The only negative thing was buying the pads and solutions. Throwing them away makes me feel guilty AND who wants to spend all that money anyway? SO DIY-er that I am, I searched how to create my own. These are the best tutorial that I could find.

DIY Swiffer Pad from Natural Nesters

All Purpose Cleaner

The kitchen is the most cleaned room in the house it seems. I am always doing dishes or wiping something down. Our food is prepared on the counters and being germ-free is a must. Choosing an all-purpose cleaner is the best way to go.


This Better Life ™ What-EVER! ™ Natural All-Purpose Cleaner is an amazing choice. Not only is it made with natural products, it has a very light scent. This would be the perfect cleaner for those who are sensitive to scents or certain ingredients.

Carefully formulated in the USA with natural ingredients, this plant-based solution effectively handles your toughest cleanups and is safe to use on any surface.


Toy Cleaner

Kids are like tornadoes at lightening speed with grubby hands. You wash their hands to de-germ and keep them clean. Now you can easily do the same for their toys and high chairs with this Dapple All-purpose cleaner. It’s natural and only cost $5. Great deal!

• Perfect for toys, high chairs, swings…even countertops.

Air Wick Life Scents

What better way to refresh your home and kick off the spring season than with the first-of-its –kind Life Scents home fragrance line by Air Wick?  Give your home a refreshing makeover, Capture and share the world's springtime best with Life Scents™ Spring Collection scents from Air Wick®. Life Scents™


Shark Rotator


The new Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away may be one vacuum, but its abilities are limitless. Essentially three vacuums in one, the capabilities will not only leave your floors, furniture, ledges, and even your ceiling fans looking as good as new, you yourself will feel better restored and refreshed for the spring.


Washing Machine Cleaner

I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t live without my washing machine. To give our always working washing machine a little TLC, get a washing machine cleaner. You can also choose to clean it naturally. Naturally Clean Your Washing Machine

“HE washers tend to hold water in certain components, becoming a breeding ground for mold and mildew and causing unpleasant odors.” DIYnaturals.com
Kill mold, mildew, and keep odors down inside your washer. Mixing Baking Soda and Vinegar will work just as well as store-bought

Cleaning Caddy

Photo: TheContainerStore
I love the Container Store. They have a large variety of storage solutions, which I love to look through. This ones has a large, open design to accommodate cleaning supplies, shower necessities, car washing accessories or dog grooming essentials.


Cleaning Help:
If you need a way to get all the cleaning organized, here is some help>
Cleaning Printables will help you get your weekly, daily, monthly, and entire family schedule organized.


Cleaning Tips:
Natural Kitchen Cleaning via Wellness Mama



What can’t you live without during your spring cleaning? Is there something you MUST-have?

Earth Month: Eco-Friendly Beauty

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I try to be as eco-friendly as possible all year long. Eco-Friendly products help us to keep our environment in good shape. No chemicals, all natural, and made with the environment in mind. They help to prevent pollution and conserve energy.They are better for Human and Animal life because they are natural products.

2015 couldn’t have been a better time to look amazing while also going green. Here’s some amazing products that are must haves for Earth Month!

Pacifica- Charmed Shadow palette

Rich mineral creaseless shadows infused with coconut to create soft lasting, velvety texture. Pearl and iridescent shades to blend and create a rainbow of looks.

Available: pacificabeauty.com

Mineral Fusion SPF 15 Brightening Moisturizer

Mineral Fusion is dedicated to creating effective and healthy skin care while contributing to the wellbeing of the community – this pursuit is called Minerals on a Mission.

Mineral Fusion SPF 15 Brightening Moisturizeris a lightweight, hydrating moisturizer that brightens skin while providing sun protection.Vitamin C and orange oil work to naturally brighten and even out skin tone, while coconut oil provides lightweight nourishment and penetrates deep into skin for long-lasting hydration.

This moisturizer is all natural, not tested on animals, hypo-allergenic, 100% Vegan, and is gluten, paraben, artificial color, talc, & fragrance –free. All Mineral Fusion products are cruelty-free and hold certifications from PETA and Leaping Bunny.

Price: $24.99

Availability: Whole Foods Markets nationwide, as well as other fine health food stores and MineralFusion.com.

Celsius^® Flo Fusion™ On-the-Go

Celsius^® Flo Fusion™ is a great tasting drink for your active, healthy lifestyle. Studies show that drinking Flo Fusion™ before moderate exercise helps you burn up to 100 calories and more per serving, boosts metabolism, burns up to 93% more body fat, increases endurance and provides lasting energy to accelerate your transformation no matter what diet or training routine you are on. The great tasting Flo Fusion™ Transformation Accelerator Powder has the same benefits as the “ready to drink” Celsius and is available in Berry or Orange flavor.

Celsius^®, the world's first Negative Calorie beverage, teamed up with International Platinum Recording Artist, Flo Rida, to create the Flo Fusion™ Transformation Accelerator On-the-Go Powder

Celsius^® Flo Fusion™ is Backed by 6 Published University Studies, and is Clinically Proven to:

• Burn 100 Calories and More Per Serving
• Burn Up to 93% More Body Fat Per Serving
• Increase Metabolism
• Provide Healthy Energy

Healthy Features of Celsius^® Flo Fusion™:

·         No Sugar

·         No High Fructose Corn Syrup

·         No Aspartame

·         Very Low Sodium

·         No Preservatives

·         No Artificial Colors or Flavors

·         Vitamin Enriched

·         Tastes Great!

The item is the newly launched Flo Fusion On-the-Go by Celsius, the ultimate fitness tool for people on the go this spring + summer.

Whish Bath + Body

Get ready to fall in love with the soothing holistic benefits of blue agave while softening and smoothing skin with the following Whish Blue Agave Whish items: Body Wash, Body Butter, Sugar Scrub, Shave Cream, Body Oil and Shave Savour. The Whish Blue Agave Collection is available exclusively at ULTA doors nationwide and on ULTA.com.

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

· Cleanse with Whish Blue Agave Body Wash ($18)

· Remove Hair with Whish Blue Agave Shave Cream ($20) and Shave Savour ($26)

· Exfoliate with Whish Blue Agave Sugar Scrub ($38)

· Moisturize with Whish Blue Agave Three Whishes Body Butter ($24)

· Hydrate with Whish Blue Agave Body Oil ($28)

Whish Beauty Products provide an unparalleled treatment for the body. All Whish Products are Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, TEA & DEA Free, and Petrochemical Free and are all natural. In addition, Whish uses organic ingredients whenever and wherever possible, to create a luxuriously indulgent and soothingly moisturizing experience.

Mastey Hair Care + Color

When it comes to healthy, beautiful hair, Mastey is the clear choice! Without the use of chemicals and additives that can harm your beautiful locks, you get shiny hair color that will last, vibrancy and dimension you will adore, and healthy ingredients your hair will love.

RITUALS Hammam Body Mud

Inspired by one of the oldest cleansing traditions in the world, The Hammam Body Mud from RITUALS Home and Body Cosmetics incorporates Rosemary and warming Eucalyptus to refresh and revitalize skin. This exfoliating mud stimulates circulation by removing dead skin cells using this combination of pure Chinese Clay and eucalyptus.

Price: $17.00

Availability: www.rituals.com

Hello Toothpastes

Show your mouth some love with new naturally friendly™ fluoride toothpaste from hello! In four awesome flavors, including new Peach Mango Mint, this clinically proven paste polishes teeth and freshens breath while delighting your taste buds. Safe, effective, beautiful and now packaged in an easy to use tube, hello makes brushing fun again! All hello products are free of artificial sweeteners, triclosan, alcohol and dyes, plus they’re vegan and cruelty-free. Being such “free” products, it’s only natural that hello is also made in the good ol’ US of A.

Price: $4.99

Availability: Target, Target.com, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Stop ‘N Shop, and other national retailers

 

Icelandic Glacial is a premium, natural spring water that is bottled straight from the source of Iceland. Taking great care of the environment and majestic resource, Ölfus Spring, Icelandic Glacial runs a completely sustainable operation and sources less than 0.1% of the total water that naturally flows to the surface. Icelandic Glacial delivers the world’s first CarbonNeutral® bottled water that is 100% carbon neutral and recyclable, with a net-zero carbon footprint!

With exceptional balance from a naturally low, “sweet spot” mineral content and an uncommonly high and naturally occurring alkaline pH level of 8.4, Icelandic Glacial provides a clean fresh taste with the perfect healthy balance for the body.

Price/Availability: Icelandic Glacial is available in five sizes from 330ml to 1.5L ($1.00-$2.79) at select fine groceries and IcelandicGlacial.com

The Wet Brush

The Wet Brush Earth is giving back to the environment and supporting those in need, while still fighting tangles and knots like it always has. The packaging is comprised of recycled materials and printed with soy ink, while the brush itself is constructed from sustainable bamboo.

The Wet Brush is committed to improving the quality of life in impoverished communities across the globe.  With that goal in mind, they have teamed up with charity: water since they personally know how important water can be.  Their first project will provide a water system for a school in Cambodia so that its students and faculty can finally have access to clean water.

So brush your locks guilt-free and help children in need with the eco-conscious Wet Brush Earth.

Availability: TheWetBrush.com

RITUALS Cosmetics Bath + Body Products

 

Step into an environment of ultimate relaxation with the Wu Wei calming cream bath. Enriched with soothing White Lotus and Green Tea, skin is left nourished and silky soft, ready to take on the day ahead.

For a more intense wash, try Sakura Scrub, featuring a luxurious combination of organic sugar and softening oils. This very indulgent product is formulated with Cherry Blossom and Rice Milk to revitalize for glowing skin.

Availability: www.rituals.com

How do you try to be more earth-friendly? What’s your favorite eco-friendly products?