Here's a simple and easy recipe to make your own herbal hair conditioner. I use this every week. I whole-heartedly believe in all natural and organic materials in all areas of your life, including your beauty products. Please share some of your own great recipes!

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I'm Anjie Cho, and this is how to make herbal homemade conditioner in your own kitchen.

Most hair conditioners that you find in stores use harmful and or synthetic chemicals that will not only, over time, dry your hair out, but may also be toxic. Though these chemicals preserve the shelf life of the product, they do absolutely nothing to preserve the health of your hair. This herbal homemade hair conditioner can be made in your own kitchen with just a few simple items.

Note, this hair conditioner is very similar to a hot oil treatment, and it's really great for dry hair but also for oily hair too. You'll need some good quality oils, such as jojoba oil, olive oil or coconut oil. I prefer to use raw extra virgin oils if possible.

You gently warm the oil so it's warm to the touch, and then you can add some herbs or essential oils of your choice. Basil is really great for oily hair and promotes hair growth. Chamomile, like the tea, is great for fine normal hair, and it also gives golden highlights. You can use a teabag and just take it out when you're done. Clary sage oil is great for dandruff treatment. Lavender is also great for dandruff and itchiness. Peppermint is good for dry hair and promotes hair growth so again you can use a teabag or you can just use the peppermint and strain it. Finally, tea tree oil is great for oily and dry scalp.

To make this homemade hair conditioner, or to use it, you can use up to half or 2 teaspoons if you have long hair like me, and apply it to dry or damp hair. Massage it first into your scalp then down to the ends. Leave it in for an hour or two, shampoo and rinse.

This hair conditioner will heal and nourish all types of hair. It will condition dry and brittle hair as well balance oily hair.

by Anjie Cho

How to Make Home Products More Sustainable

This video gives some easy Do It Yourself solutions to keep your home cleaning products eco-friendly, non-toxic and sustainable. Please share with us some of your favorite non-toxic cleaning recipes!

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Hi, I'm Anjie Cho, and I would like to share with you some tips on how to make home products more sustainable. I will be specifically talking about home cleaning products, an easy place to start to make the green shift in your home. I will also create a do-it-yourself recipe for an effective, non-toxic all purpose cleaning solution.

Unfortunately many of the conventional cleaning products found in stores are made up of toxic chemicals. Not only do we breathe in the toxins but they get absorbed directly into our bloodstream through our skin. One of the easiest ways to make your home products more sustainable is to make some simple substitutions.

Instead of paper towels use reusable towels, microfiber towels are excellent and don't leave any lint. They are great for windows. Baking soda is another great one. It can deodorize, neutralize acids, it has an abrasive scrubbing action so it can shine and polish. It's very good for cutting the grease on stoves or on pots and pans, especially when using in conjunction with steel wool. Steel wool and baking soda together are great so you can toss the chemical abrasive powder. White vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits, grease and remove traces of soap, mildew or wax buildup. It also polishes metals and deodorizes. It can be used for glass, stone, mirror, etc. I encourage you to substitute sustainable solutions in your home.

So I'll leave you with my favorite recipes for an all-purpose cleaner. You need white vinegar, water and your favorite essential oil. Eucalyptus or tea tree oil are both very good because they are naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial or for a bright clean scent try orange or lemon essential oils. Citrus oils are very brightening and they smell so good, very clean. You take one part vinegar to three parts water, put in the essential oil and mix them in an empty spray bottle. Shake it up and you are ready to go. This all purpose solution is great for wiping down counters, windows, glass, bathroom surfaces, floors, etc.

I am Anjie Cho, green interior architect with Anjie Cho Architect and founder of Holistic Spaces and this has been how to make home products more sustainable.

by Anjie Cho