One of my favorite grocery items to buy in bulk is the kitchen paper towels and it’s because we use them a lot in our household. Most people thought that paper towels are only used for cleaning up spills and other mess in the kitchen drying out our hands after washing them draining fried food of excess oils However, you will be surprised...

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Image Credit: By Tangopaso [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Plant Family: Myrtaceae Plant Part Used: Leaves Extraction Method: steam distillation Scent: Medicinal, camphor-like aroma Color: Clear to pale yellow Viscosity: Thin Shelf Life: 2 years Max Dermal Use Level: 15% Notes (Perfume): Top (to Middle) Phototoxic: No Safe for Kids: Yes Safe for Pregnancy: Yes Safe for Breastfeeding: Yes Safe for Ingestion: No Chemical Families: monoterpenols, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes Primary Chemical Constituents: Terpinene-4-ol, y-Terpinene, a-Terpinene, Terpinolene, 1,8-Cineole,...

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Previously, I created a cooling aloe vera body spray which helps me survive the scorching summer season in the Philippines. This time I decided to create a soothing aloe vera gel which can be used as a light face and body moisturizer. My inspiration for this DIY is the famous Korean product Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel.  First of all, I want...

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