we've talked about tooth powders and pastes before, but i wanted to get back into DIYing my oral care routine. why? because i really want to try more herbal-based tooth powders, and i couldn't find one that fit everything i wanted and didn't want. please note i am not a dentist or in any way [...]
Category: oral care
advice on starting your “green” life: reboot
the landscape has changed so much over the last 5 years, and you can buy pretty much any "green" beauty product you want nearly anywhere. when i started this blog in 2012, that definitely was not case; hence why i DIY'ed everything. now, the "green" beauty world is FULL of options. it’s really easy to [...]
my current beauty routine
wow... it's been 3 years since i shared my beauty routine with you. i don't know about you, but i love seeing what other people use to take care of themselves. do you? let's dive in - as always, nothing linked is an affiliate or benefits me in any way. please share your current routines [...]
travel: carry-on friendly green beauty items
hey crunchies! maybe by the time you're reading this, my journey to rome will have begun. i'll be there for a week! what a dream. if you've been or live there, please PLEASE leave me some suggestions below! in the spirit of travel, i thought i'd share my tips with you for carry-on friendly items. [...]
remineralizing mouthwash
good morning, crunchies! after the post on the research behind oil pulling, we learned that oil pulling is just as effective as using a mouthwash. if you personally don't like all the swishing, making your own mouthwash is a great alternative! but what's IN your mouthwash is also very important! here's a mouthwash recipe that's remineralizing, [...]
oil pulling: the RESEARCH behind it
we've all seen these glorious posts and rave reviews about oil pulling, yes? you know those really huge claims that pretty much say this one act 20 minutes a day cures all sorts of things? like halitosis, allergies, hormone imbalances, acne, psoriasis, etc... my question has always been "where is the RESEARCH?" you can show me [...]
natural toothpastes you can buy
2021 edit: i no longer subscribe to or support the "all-natural" label. more here. i've posted on the dangers of fluoride and why i won't let it near my teeth ever again. i've also gone over my tooth powder that i make and currently use, and another homemade toothpaste. but what if you don't want [...]