I MAKE MY HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

"A collection of resourcefulness and voluntary simplicityThe pleasure of doing it yourself This book offers to make your own products to maintain the house and take care of your personal hygiene. It invites the reader to rediscover the pleasure of homemade products, with natural, inexpensive products that respect the environment and health. It is aimed at all those who, for the sake of ecology, economy, health, wish to change their personal habits. Simple, ecological and economical recipes: calendula makeup remover, clay facial mask, recycled soap bar, old-fashioned soapy water, powdered toothpaste (with white clay), ... The author presents 40 product recipes: general (floor cleaners, disinfectants, air fresheners ...) and specific (dishes, laundry, shampoo, toothpaste ...). For each product, the author gives - the list of ingredients, - "homemade" recipe ideas, - a financial comparison with commercial products, - the alternatives and good reflexes to adopt... Tips, variations as well as zooms on certain components enrich the information. Tip Funny soap for children I collect a foot of tights (washed), in which I hide my leftover soap. I tie the tights and thus obtain a "washing sock", which I can decorate by adding cinnamon powder, fennel powder, etc... Stop over-consumption This book also counteracts the advertising messages that encourage people to consume more every day. With it, place vinegar, lemon, Marseille soap, essential oil, black soap... in the cupboards. No more need for a panoply of different products: a single product can be used for several purposes. "