Thanks to you, I now use bamboo toothbrushes, baking soda for toothpaste, rosehip oil for my skin, and a cut potato as deodorant. Now THAT is an influencer! 💕
I can vouch for the rosehip oil. Been using it ever since I discovered it about 3 years ago. Oh my gosh!!!! Try it just one time- and you’ll immediately see a difference in your complexion. Before the rosehip oil I was using straight olive oil. It is also great but I love the rosehip oil best because I love the smell.
me too, no problem whatsoever with it clogging my pores, and I make a toner to remove it with water and a few drops of essential oil. Plus a home made remover cloth, no more cotton wool pads! Plus then no moisturiser required as there is a perfect amount of residue left on :)
Deo-tip: mixture of calming oils like almond, olive jojoba. Massage your armpit and boobarea with it and then smear a mix of bicarbonate and arrowroot in the armpit. Absolutely no smell.
Best alternative to toothbursh n toothpaste is neem twig also known as daatun in India. You just have to chew a clean neem twig n throw it away. Extremely healthy for teeth n gum health.
payal gautam is really love to get my hands on some neem twigs. You are very lucky to live in a country with so many natural resources and knowledge of how to apply! X
Yes Lot of such things.... We surely don't need Europeans to teach us about our natural resources.... Good u pointed it out... Neem leaves... Bay leaves ..curry leaves.... Mango leaves... All v natural.. Healthy...
@@TM15HAKRN this is rude she is sharing ways to reduce waste and help people live better. We definitely need more people like her positive and inspiring than people like you.
I'm already doing most of this. Rosehip oil coconut oil shea butter is really all you need. I must try that Evening Primrose oil you suggested. May I highly recomment the African Black soap called Dudu Osun as the best soap ever and the only natural soap to lather up and be kind enough to use on a newborn. You can get it online Amazon, Ebay and in some Asian supermarkets. Sometimes you must ask and they will get it. I've been using it for years. The potatoe idea sounds great. I've been vegan over three years and since I only eat wholefoods I find I don't need deodorant as the sweat doesn't have a bad smell. Your ideas are great and so down to earth. I wish more people could hear all about how easy it is to live without products and the planet would be in much better condition. Well done!
So glad I came across this video a few month ago while looking for a simple/natural/low waste face moisturizer for my very sensitive, very dry and oily skin. Rosehip oil is so far THE BEST face moisturizer I've ever had! I didn't even new it exists before, apparently it's not that common in Germany. Thank you :)
I use an alum stone as deodorant. I've had the same stone for years lol. I cycle 15 miles to work and never arrive sweatier than I would with a normal deo, (probably even less so), so I can confirm that certainly works very well.
All these are Indian homemade DIYs that many households use, I am surprised how do you know this? Also, we use 'ararot powder' in so many food items. It's so great to know that you are using it for your minimalistic lifestyle. It's really inspiring. My my father also used to brush his teeth with a Neem twig (it's a medicinal plant). Just a suggestion, if you would like to try someday, it's really bitter though, you have to spit it out after crushing the twig with your teeth for a few minutes, that's the technique. Your videos are so relaxing. Keep it up. Love, from India.
Hello my friend... yes India has all the good advice... I have been there many times and learnt gradually... I love your way of simple living... Blessings from Ireland x
Thanks Niamh. This video inspired me to use potato as a deodorant. Best natural deodorant so far. Scraping the surface of the potato slice get more juice out and I think it makes it more effective. Also it washes off easily with a homemade soapworth handwash. I have my soapworth plants isolated in the front garden !!
Love this! I'm trying to get into more minimalistic ways and have been rethinking s lot of my wasteful patterns. Your voice is also very nice to listen to! Subscribed 🌟
Are you refridgerating the potato after cutting it? I love your ideas and have been simplifying and making healthier choices for my life too. I have been making the switch to using glass for storing things as well. Reusing your glass, store bought pickle and peanut butter jars, etc. is a great start.
an nice job! yes I fridge the potato and then slice off the stale bit daily and use the wet part... I use this when at home... it works good but not for big sweaters..
Thank you. Great ideas to try. Also research miswak stick (instead of any tooth paste or tooth brush). Too many benefits to mention here and totally natural to keep your gums, teeth (and brain) healthy.
I make my own toothpowder with charcoal, bentonite clay. So much more fun. I make Coconut oil..but it does clog your pores, that's why you'll break out. I'm going to try Rosehip oil. So much more satisfying to make your own. Thank you!
Loved this video - very thorough, unlike most I've seen. The potato is an interesting idea but I washed to ask if pastor flour/starch couldn't be used - just ordered under the arms. I think I prefer something thicker to do the job - I was using coconut oil mixed with essential oils but even summer hit it was to runny so I address some beeswax in and found that I lovd that much better. I'm thinking of making silence more solid for convenience and was going to add arrowroot to the mixture - but potatoe starch would likely accomplish the same arms is that has properties that make it ideal for deodorant so much the better! I'm so curious though I'm going to try it on its own first. About the toothpaste though - toothpaste isn't just for cleaning or teeth but should also remineralize them and neutralize bacteria. I'm struggling with the toothpaste thing myself because though I do really appreciate what the bicarb does - I struggle with the saltiness. The recipe I'm using also contains calcium carbonate for remineralizing so I cut back on the bicarb but Deb so it turned my stomach for many weeks in the beginning. Concerning arrowroot, I can appreciate that it would thicken the coconut oil nicely and taste a whole lot better, but aside from a bit of abrasion, what else does it do? Tfs.
Mony's cell Hi There, thanks for watching and for your thorough comment. Arrowroot powder is actually a powerful anti inflammatory which is great for teeth. It is also the easiest starch to digest and gluten free and is completely plant based. In relation to the potato starch. You could try it and let me know how you get on. I have not tried it. I like your idea of putting wax into the coconut deodorant to help it solidify. I hope I answered what you were looking for. Let me know if I can help in any other way. ❤️
Love it all. Thank you. I am going to try these. I am on a mission to not buy plastic and reduce the chemicals I am absorbing in my skin.Plus all of these are cruelty free 😍👍
Thank you so much for the gentle alternatives! I went back to regular tooth paste because the baking soda was so harsh. I will have to try some arrow root and give it a go again. I subscribed and can't wait to watch more of your videos!
Where do you purchase your rose hip oil? I’m having a difficult time looking for a reliable product. I live in the U.S.A btw. If anyone has any recommendations I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you! Love you channel. You are an inspiration!
I use organic soaps to wash my body and hair, and some apple cider vinegar to condition the hair. I use coconut oil and olive oil to moisturize my skin, and coffee powder to esfoliate my skin. As a deodorant, I use magnesia milk, and sometimes lime. I don't know if potato will work for me because I live in a very hot place, but I'm gonna give it a try.
Hi,thanks for the great video ever. I would love to try too. May I know the measurements for each ingredient that we should mix for the toothpaste. Thank you and have a blessed day! Love from Singapore!!!!
This was a great video. Thank you so much for sharing your content and your knowledge in a very environmentally free and accesible manner. I will definitely start making my own toothpaste based on what you've recommended!
I use bamboo toothbrushes. I love them. I will be making toothpaste soon. I recently made deodorant and love it. I use bar soap for my body AND also I have bar shampoo.
Ah hi there! Yep it actually works! No smell or anything. Just make sure the potato freshly cut so it has this wet film when cut. Let me know how it works for you. X
Hi Niamh, thank you for sharing your ideas in the videos, I find them inspiring and cute. (Quite simply I just like them. :) ). I was wondering, if you could share your face routine - how do you take care of your face in the evening and in the morning?
Tatiana Balušíková thank you for your lovely compliment. I'm delighted to hear you like the videos. I don't do a huge amount morning and evening. Water mostly! But I'll see if I can do a face routine. Thanks for comment x
Coconut oil I love for my body. But the potatoe for deodorant, no. I've used lemon or tea tree essential oil as a natural deodorant at night. Grapeseed oil is a good oil cleanser that won't break you out. I use it all the time.
AoifeS94 Hi Aoife, a good privately owned health store should be able to order in bulk for you. I get mine from a health store in Gorey. I also go to the cash and carry in Sallynoggin. I hope that helps! Delighted you made contact and thanks for watching and commenting.
+AoifeS94 haven't got a clue sorry! I know that the nut shop off south great George's street let's you bring your own jars and fill up with nuts! Nuts always come in plastic so this is great! I'll have a look into it. If you find of anywhere let me know too. I'll get back to you if I find a place in the city center. X
AoifeS94 hi Aoife, I found some great resources for bulk buying and zero waste/low waste shopping in Dublin. Look up comingtozero, bare.necessities.ireland and bringyourowncontainers All of these are on Instagram. One of them delivers to your home. Also the food co op in Newmarket in Dublin now has a bulk buy section where you can bring your own jars. I hope this helps you! 👍😀
Do you still use the rose hip/evening primrose oils for your face? Just wondering if you’d made any changes over the time since you made this video? Look forward to your videos!
The only evening primrose oil I've seen in shops is the one in the food supplements section, almost like a medicine- is that different to the oil you mention in the video?
Hello! :) Thank you very much for your tips! I just wanted to clarify. By coconut powder do you mean coconut milk powder which is used for baking? I didn't find any other.
Hi, first of all I love your videos, I'm picking up so much new info! With the facial routine, so do you use oil to cleanse and remove make up, and then apply the other oil on top to moisturise? If so do you not find this is too oily/breaks you out? Am keen to find some kind of low-waste, natural facial routine. Also, I'm testing out the potato deo today! I made the coconut & bicarb soda recipe the other day and was amazed at how effective it was, bit sadly I now have sore pits, so I'll keep that for the more sweaty days I think!
violettiger21 in relation to the baking soda in deodorant you can swap for arrowroot powder as this is less irritating but still works. In relation to oil make up remover, I take it off and then leave my skin as I find it is nicely moisturised. Also your skin gets moisture during the night so an early night can do your facial skin the world of good. X
Haha not at all! If I buy about 10 potatoes for €1.50 per week for cooking and I use one a week for my deodorant. It works out at approx €7 a year. Thanks for watching the video. Let me know how you get on with potato. Ps: you only need a tiny slice per armpit. It's the liquid on the potato that does the job. X
Isla_USA .... yeah I know. I've never tried them on my hair. I just use a natural shampoo once a week. Do you use soap nuts on your hair? If so how did you get on? X
Aldara fernandez Hithere! I have a a video on what I do for traveling. I think it's called Zero waste travel tips. I keep it really simple when away and use baby jam jars. I have only a few make up items that I have had for years before I was conscious of my waste. I know the lunabeautyzw brand is zero waste and elatecosmetics are another for make up. I hope this answers your question. X
Hellos!!! I like wht u do, nd appreciate tht u r sharing d same with us. Please help us with the recipes or may be u can make a video while making all dis product at home. I m in my late 30's nd want to start with my skin nd hair routine with herbal products. Plz suggest some nd it wud b kind if u cud actually make a video nd share with us. So tht evn I cn try at home with low cost nd all natural ingredients 🙂 Love, Sonal!🙏
I have no issues with tooth decay.... many people choose to not use fluoride in their toothpaste... I just read research on the side effects of fluoride and decided to stop using...
gosh... camomile is great for that.... but I would recommend going to a health professional... we go to a naturopath or herbalist or homeopath or Ayurvedic..
I make my own deodorant with coconut oil, bicarbonate of soda and essential oils. Problem with the coconut oil is, I live in Scotland and the oil is always rock hard, lol. I never heard of using a potato, wow. Gonna try that soon :) you come up with great ideas, I like your channel a lot (new subscriber here hence also vegan, minimalist, keeping it simple and clean, diy girl as I make all my cleaners at home)
Lovely to meet a soul sister into the same things! Its the same here in Ireland we the coconut always being hard. The potato works. Lime slice can work too...
Genevieve Lawson it works! My friend was the one who turned me onto it. She was told by her friend and so it goes... there is a component in a potato that absorbs odour. I'm sure there hasn't been any scientific studies 😁
I tried the potato this morning and it doesn't seem to have worked. Do you have to constantly reapply it? Also, do you keep the other part in the fridge?
Fairyland Cottage yes I made sure it was wet because it is the juice that does the job. It's in a jar in my fridge too. I just reapplied. I hope it works because I love this idea!
Hey there, I'm actually doing a holiday products for next weeks video and it has a sunscreen. I get mine from an English company called Shade... They are zero waste and natural...
Another alternative to the tooth paste is white clay or kaolin! Here, in Europe it is main ingredient in so called tooth powder. Also deodorant alternative is natural mineral crystal deodorant, it's comes without packaging in it's natural form in little straw baskets like a little clear tumble stones. Not the plastic tubes packed ones, those are man-made and questionable.
Ah very interesting... I'll look up white clay... also I have heard about the questionable man made crystal deo.... you are lucky to have the real thing!
I use one from Sand Cloud.... it is natural and in tin packaging... if you live in America then it is a good option... I have a promo code FAIRYLAND30 if you need to use ...
that little spoon for your toothpaste made me so happy omg
artinspirational hehe it was was grannies salt spoon!
I nearly cried, it was so adorable!
OMFG YESS DHSHS
The ordinary makes a super tiny metal spoon...I have one and I love it for scooping skincare, toothpaste, etc. :)
Thanks to you, I now use bamboo toothbrushes, baking soda for toothpaste, rosehip oil for my skin, and a cut potato as deodorant. Now THAT is an influencer! 💕
Deodorant! *holds up a potato* I laughed, but I'm also totally going to try it! Thank you for all the great ideas!
Me too!
I use Vitamin E oil as a face moisturizer. I love it!
Aww that little spoon is so cute😘
I can vouch for the rosehip oil. Been using it ever since I discovered it about 3 years ago. Oh my gosh!!!! Try it just one time- and you’ll immediately see a difference in your complexion. Before the rosehip oil I was using straight olive oil. It is also great but I love the rosehip oil best because I love the smell.
I remove my make up (even waterproof) with coconutoil. Works great! 🤗
Lisette Luijer yeah coconut oil great too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
It will clog your pores cause it is a comodogenic oil.
me too
me too, no problem whatsoever with it clogging my pores, and I make a toner to remove it with water and a few drops of essential oil. Plus a home made remover cloth, no more cotton wool pads! Plus then no moisturiser required as there is a perfect amount of residue left on :)
I can't believe you can use a potato as deodorant 😁 Seems crazy but pretty cool! Great video 😊
I know!! It not for everyone but it really works 😂 thanks for watching video 😀
Limes also work!
I'm going to give it a go, thank you. Do you have any links on it? i'm just curious.
Lemon can also be as deodorant
Deo-tip: mixture of calming oils like almond, olive jojoba. Massage your armpit and boobarea with it and then smear a mix of bicarbonate and arrowroot in the armpit. Absolutely no smell.
Zero waste in watching your videos...Niamh...xx
the potato deodorant~ genius! I'm so trying it!!
Best alternative to toothbursh n toothpaste is neem twig also known as daatun in India. You just have to chew a clean neem twig n throw it away. Extremely healthy for teeth n gum health.
payal gautam is really love to get my hands on some neem twigs. You are very lucky to live in a country with so many natural resources and knowledge of how to apply! X
Yes
Lot of such things....
We surely don't need Europeans to teach us about our natural resources....
Good u pointed it out...
Neem leaves... Bay leaves ..curry leaves.... Mango leaves... All v natural.. Healthy...
@@TM15HAKRN this is rude she is sharing ways to reduce waste and help people live better. We definitely need more people like her positive and inspiring than people like you.
I'm already doing most of this. Rosehip oil coconut oil shea butter is really all you need. I must try that Evening Primrose oil you suggested. May I highly recomment the African Black soap called Dudu Osun as the best soap ever and the only natural soap to lather up and be kind enough to use on a newborn. You can get it online Amazon, Ebay and in some Asian supermarkets. Sometimes you must ask and they will get it. I've been using it for years. The potatoe idea sounds great. I've been vegan over three years and since I only eat wholefoods I find I don't need deodorant as the sweat doesn't have a bad smell. Your ideas are great and so down to earth. I wish more people could hear all about how easy it is to live without products and the planet would be in much better condition. Well done!
Great ideas but I can barely hear you. Please increase the volume in your next videos
Thanks so much for letting me know! Let me know if the volume is too low on other videos. 😊
Great vid. This vid volume is lower than others that I saw but it's not much of a problem because I used headphones :)
TheStefif I thought it was just me. :)
So glad I came across this video a few month ago while looking for a simple/natural/low waste face moisturizer for my very sensitive, very dry and oily skin. Rosehip oil is so far THE BEST face moisturizer I've ever had! I didn't even new it exists before, apparently it's not that common in Germany. Thank you :)
Katie Mei isn't it the bomb! I haven't found anything better! It's not common in Ireland either. I'm trying to spread the word! :-)
@@FairylandCottage ❤️
I use an alum stone as deodorant. I've had the same stone for years lol. I cycle 15 miles to work and never arrive sweatier than I would with a normal deo, (probably even less so), so I can confirm that certainly works very well.
yeah great idea ! I use to use and I always found that I smelled!
All these are Indian homemade DIYs that many households use, I am surprised how do you know this? Also, we use 'ararot powder' in so many food items. It's so great to know that you are using it for your minimalistic lifestyle. It's really inspiring. My my father also used to brush his teeth with a Neem twig (it's a medicinal plant). Just a suggestion, if you would like to try someday, it's really bitter though, you have to spit it out after crushing the twig with your teeth for a few minutes, that's the technique.
Your videos are so relaxing. Keep it up. Love, from India.
Hello my friend... yes India has all the good advice... I have been there many times and learnt gradually... I love your way of simple living... Blessings from Ireland x
Thanks Niamh. This video inspired me to use potato as a deodorant. Best natural deodorant so far. Scraping the surface of the potato slice get more juice out and I think it makes it more effective. Also it washes off easily with a homemade soapworth handwash. I have my soapworth plants isolated in the front garden !!
Margaret Quinn ah nice! I don’t have any soapworth plant here. But I’ll definitely look them up :-)
You're so smart and resourceful and informative, I'm so glad I found your channel!
You are living my dream life!
Thanks for posting all these amazing videos! I’m subscribing!
Ariana Alexis ah I'm delighted you are enjoying the videos!! Thanks for telling me. Any requests just ask on here or insta. X
Me too!
Love this! I'm trying to get into more minimalistic ways and have been rethinking s lot of my wasteful patterns. Your voice is also very nice to listen to! Subscribed 🌟
Thanks Brooke, really kind of you to say. It's so great to simplify your life! Makes life easier and less stressful. Glad to have you on board 😀
You were so genuine in this review.. I liked it!
I appreciate that observation. Thank you. 🍀
Great! My bathroom is becoming zero plastic, but deodorant and specially toothpaste are still not sorted out. Although baking soda works for me.
Um... Hello there, Amy Adams! Very beautiful!
Are you refridgerating the potato after cutting it? I love your ideas and have been simplifying and making healthier choices for my life too. I have been making the switch to using glass for storing things as well. Reusing your glass, store bought pickle and peanut butter jars, etc. is a great start.
an nice job! yes I fridge the potato and then slice off the stale bit daily and use the wet part... I use this when at home... it works good but not for big sweaters..
Thank you. Great ideas to try.
Also research miswak stick (instead of any tooth paste or tooth brush). Too many benefits to mention here and totally natural to keep your gums, teeth (and brain) healthy.
I make my own toothpowder with charcoal, bentonite clay. So much more fun. I make Coconut oil..but it does clog your pores, that's why you'll break out. I'm going to try Rosehip oil.
So much more satisfying to make your own.
Thank you!
great toothpowder recipe...
Love your Irish accent.
Loved this video - very thorough, unlike most I've seen. The potato is an interesting idea but I washed to ask if pastor flour/starch couldn't be used - just ordered under the arms. I think I prefer something thicker to do the job - I was using coconut oil mixed with essential oils but even summer hit it was to runny so I address some beeswax in and found that I lovd that much better. I'm thinking of making silence more solid for convenience and was going to add arrowroot to the mixture - but potatoe starch would likely accomplish the same arms is that has properties that make it ideal for deodorant so much the better! I'm so curious though I'm going to try it on its own first. About the toothpaste though - toothpaste isn't just for cleaning or teeth but should also remineralize them and neutralize bacteria. I'm struggling with the toothpaste thing myself because though I do really appreciate what the bicarb does - I struggle with the saltiness. The recipe I'm using also contains calcium carbonate for remineralizing so I cut back on the bicarb but Deb so it turned my stomach for many weeks in the beginning. Concerning arrowroot, I can appreciate that it would thicken the coconut oil nicely and taste a whole lot better, but aside from a bit of abrasion, what else does it do? Tfs.
Mony's cell Hi There, thanks for watching and for your thorough comment. Arrowroot powder is actually a powerful anti inflammatory which is great for teeth. It is also the easiest starch to digest and gluten free and is completely plant based.
In relation to the potato starch. You could try it and let me know how you get on. I have not tried it. I like your idea of putting wax into the coconut deodorant to help it solidify. I hope I answered what you were looking for. Let me know if I can help in any other way. ❤️
I love the evening primrose oil works so good
Actually just started doing zero waste.. and this channel has the best tip ever❤
バザートジヤミリト brilliant!!! Good luck on your zero waste journey x
Love it all. Thank you. I am going to try these. I am on a mission to not buy plastic and reduce the chemicals I am absorbing in my skin.Plus all of these are cruelty free 😍👍
yeah keep it simple... so may harsh chemicals out there!
For years My Father used Soot from the fire to brush his teeth with.. He's 70 in May and still has all his teeth
Cathy D. Charcoal is a great teeth whitener too 😊
Thank you so much for the gentle alternatives! I went back to regular tooth paste because the baking soda was so harsh. I will have to try some arrow root and give it a go again. I subscribed and can't wait to watch more of your videos!
3ye3ye3lack3ird yeah baking soda is just too harsh. let me know how you get on with arrowroot. X
Try coconut activated charcoal, and you will thank me later!
Absolutely love the info. Thank you. 💚
Where do you purchase your rose hip oil? I’m having a difficult time looking for a reliable product. I live in the U.S.A btw. If anyone has any recommendations I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you! Love you channel. You are an inspiration!
Great video...one thing though, I always have to turn the volume up full to hear you as it’s too quiet otherwise.
The other Alys thanks! I'm dreadful at talking so low! Thanks for informing me x
Any links for buying evening primrose and rosehip oils ?or do you make your own from rosehip ? I’m inspired to try
Dear Fairyland Cottage, Do you make your own lip balm? If so, can you share how you make it? Thanks for all the great advice. I love it!
Beautiful, simple make up. Thank you for these tips
I use organic soaps to wash my body and hair, and some apple cider vinegar to condition the hair. I use coconut oil and olive oil to moisturize my skin, and coffee powder to esfoliate my skin. As a deodorant, I use magnesia milk, and sometimes lime. I don't know if potato will work for me because I live in a very hot place, but I'm gonna give it a try.
Ingrid Caroline Macedo wow you are completely set up. I've never heard of magnesia milk as deodorant. Very interesting.
@@FairylandCottage it's very efficient. But there's still the problem that comes with a plastic bottle. Is it the same in your country?
I know milk of magnesium comes in plastic. It use to come in glass though. I must look out for it. Thank you kindly for the tip. x
oh thank you for this video! I didn't want to use baking soda for my teeth so I will definitely try your recipe for toothpaste :))
Thanks for watching. Let me know how you get on with arrowroot powder. Much better for your teeth and gums than baking soda...:-)
Hi,thanks for the great video ever. I would love to try too. May I know the measurements for each ingredient that we should mix for the toothpaste. Thank you and have a blessed day! Love from Singapore!!!!
This gave me many helpful hints. Many thanks.
I loveee argan oil as a face moisturiser
Ah very nice! Thanks for commenting and watching 😀
I swear by argan oil for everything all over goodness x
This was a great video. Thank you so much for sharing your content and your knowledge in a very environmentally free and accesible manner. I will definitely start making my own toothpaste based on what you've recommended!
Sol Martinez Guevara thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Once you start living with more simple products you'll never go back! 😀
The best deodorant pierre d'alun (alum stone?) In powder form. In tunisia they sell it in pots tho but the quantity and has less chemicals.
Alum is potassium aluminium sulfate, and probably is not much safer than the aluminum used in most commercial antiperspirants.
Thank you for sharing! What type of coconut oil is best for using on your skin?
I just use the virgin organic coconut oil I get in the supermarket in glass bottles.
@@FairylandCottage Great, thank you!
Après trois ans, recommandez vous toujours les pommes de terre comme déodorant ? Merci
I use bamboo toothbrushes. I love them. I will be making toothpaste soon. I recently made deodorant and love it. I use bar soap for my body AND also I have bar shampoo.
keeping it super simple! great to hear Naomi
Can you make rosehip oil or do you have to purchase it?
I have been looking for a deodorant for years, and I am so desperate that I will try your potato idea!! thank you
Charlie PB yep give it a go and also lime juice works and coconut oil and the some cedarwood oil is great too.
This is so nice , but what you use for face cleanser 😊
how cool! i didn't know potatoe can be used as deo. i remember using lemon and baking soda which gave me a rash so I'm gonna try this
Ah hi there! Yep it actually works! No smell or anything. Just make sure the potato freshly cut so it has this wet film when cut. Let me know how it works for you. X
You can make deodorant with coconut oil and arrowroot powder with your favourite essentials oils.
Hi Niamh,
thank you for sharing your ideas in the videos, I find them inspiring and cute. (Quite simply I just like them. :) ). I was wondering, if you could share your face routine - how do you take care of your face in the evening and in the morning?
Tatiana Balušíková thank you for your lovely compliment. I'm delighted to hear you like the videos. I don't do a huge amount morning and evening. Water mostly! But I'll see if I can do a face routine. Thanks for comment x
Thank you :)
Coconut oil I love for my body. But the potatoe for deodorant, no. I've used lemon or tea tree essential oil as a natural deodorant at night. Grapeseed oil is a good oil cleanser that won't break you out. I use it all the time.
Wow never heard of potato deodorant before!
Hi. I'm from Ireland too. Great to here someone from here talking about zero waste. Where do you buy your bulk items?
AoifeS94 Hi Aoife, a good privately owned health store should be able to order in bulk for you. I get mine from a health store in Gorey. I also go to the cash and carry in Sallynoggin. I hope that helps! Delighted you made contact and thanks for watching and commenting.
Do you know any good places in Dublin City?
+AoifeS94 haven't got a clue sorry! I know that the nut shop off south great George's street let's you bring your own jars and fill up with nuts! Nuts always come in plastic so this is great! I'll have a look into it. If you find of anywhere let me know too. I'll get back to you if I find a place in the city center. X
AoifeS94 hi Aoife, I found some great resources for bulk buying and zero waste/low waste shopping in Dublin. Look up comingtozero, bare.necessities.ireland and bringyourowncontainers All of these are on Instagram. One of them delivers to your home. Also the food co op in Newmarket in Dublin now has a bulk buy section where you can bring your own jars. I hope this helps you! 👍😀
Do you still use the rose hip/evening primrose oils for your face? Just wondering if you’d made any changes over the time since you made this video? Look forward to your videos!
no changes .... still happy with these but Im always open to finding something better x
Hi thank you for sharing all of your great videos! Very useful. 🙏💛🌅
Ah thanks Martha for watching x
The only evening primrose oil I've seen in shops is the one in the food supplements section, almost like a medicine- is that different to the oil you mention in the video?
violettiger21 sometimes they put it in capsules. Once it is pure evening primrose oil it should be ok.
Fairyland Cottage Thanks, can I ask where you purchase yours from? I'm quite eager to try this :)
Wow so glad to find your channel.Thanks for the informative post.Looking forward to see and hear more.Keep it up.
Ruth Wambugu yippee! I'm so glad you found the channel. Thanks for coming along! 😘
Hi! I just came across your channel.I just love the name of your channel.
Trisha Bhaumik thanks!! Delighted you found x
Hello! :) Thank you very much for your tips!
I just wanted to clarify. By coconut powder do you mean coconut milk powder which is used for baking? I didn't find any other.
Hi, first of all I love your videos, I'm picking up so much new info! With the facial routine, so do you use oil to cleanse and remove make up, and then apply the other oil on top to moisturise? If so do you not find this is too oily/breaks you out? Am keen to find some kind of low-waste, natural facial routine.
Also, I'm testing out the potato deo today! I made the coconut & bicarb soda recipe the other day and was amazed at how effective it was, bit sadly I now have sore pits, so I'll keep that for the more sweaty days I think!
violettiger21 in relation to the baking soda in deodorant you can swap for arrowroot powder as this is less irritating but still works.
In relation to oil make up remover, I take it off and then leave my skin as I find it is nicely moisturised. Also your skin gets moisture during the night so an early night can do your facial skin the world of good. X
Fairyland Cottage Ok thank you!
Thank you for sharing this with us! I was wondering Is the arrow root powder toothpaste good for people with sensitive teeth?
Yes! I have sensitive teeth and gums. Arrowroot powder was used traditionally for babies who were teething. It gentle and effective.
Can't wait to try potato deodorant! Do you find it gets expensive? Or how does it compare to other methods price-wise?
Haha not at all! If I buy about 10 potatoes for €1.50 per week for cooking and I use one a week for my deodorant. It works out at approx €7 a year. Thanks for watching the video. Let me know how you get on with potato. Ps: you only need a tiny slice per armpit. It's the liquid on the potato that does the job. X
Great video !! xx
Thanks! Love your channel x
How are you washing your hair these days? I saw the soapnuts for laundry video and wanted to say they’re great for hair too.
Isla_USA .... yeah I know. I've never tried them on my hair. I just use a natural shampoo once a week. Do you use soap nuts on your hair? If so how did you get on? X
Shampoo bars from Lush work very well
Hello! great tips. I would like to know how do you simplify your personal care when traveling, and what about make up? Thank you!!
Aldara fernandez Hithere! I have a a video on what I do for traveling. I think it's called Zero waste travel tips. I keep it really simple when away and use baby jam jars. I have only a few make up items that I have had for years before I was conscious of my waste. I know the lunabeautyzw brand is zero waste and elatecosmetics are another for make up. I hope this answers your question. X
Fairyland Cottage Perfect! Thank you for the info :)
Terrific video! Where can I find the bamboo toothbrush you use?
I just get at a local health shop. Sorry I don’t have a link.
Ok this is perfect BUT, that tiny spoon makes me almost irrationally happy 😂😂
It’s just too good isn’t it!😂 got it in an antique shop years ago for salt
Hellos!!! I like wht u do, nd appreciate tht u r sharing d same with us.
Please help us with the recipes or may be u can make a video while making all dis product at home.
I m in my late 30's nd want to start with my skin nd hair routine with herbal products.
Plz suggest some nd it wud b kind if u cud actually make a video nd share with us. So tht evn I cn try at home with low cost nd all natural ingredients 🙂
Love, Sonal!🙏
What's the name of the powder for the tooth paste? I didn't get it :(
That little spoon!!! O my word!! It made me so happy!!🤗💖 I am a new sub and have been loving your videos and sharing with my girls!!💜😍
hehe isn't it beautiful! I got it from my grandmother!
Where do you get rose hip oil?
I need to ask about the toothpaste, it doesn't have any fluoride, would this cause any issues with tooth decay?
I have no issues with tooth decay.... many people choose to not use fluoride in their toothpaste... I just read research on the side effects of fluoride and decided to stop using...
Gorgeous.. If you please, please any thing natural for skin rash and bloated and swollen pimples , " for sensitive skin" for me and my kids.
gosh... camomile is great for that.... but I would recommend going to a health professional... we go to a naturopath or herbalist or homeopath or Ayurvedic..
I have to try the potato 😀
How'd it work for you!?
What do use as sun screen?
I use the natural and reef safe and sustainable one from Sand Cloud... use fairyland30 to get a discount when in the checkout...
I make my own deodorant with coconut oil, bicarbonate of soda and essential oils. Problem with the coconut oil is, I live in Scotland and the oil is always rock hard, lol. I never heard of using a potato, wow. Gonna try that soon :) you come up with great ideas, I like your channel a lot (new subscriber here hence also vegan, minimalist, keeping it simple and clean, diy girl as I make all my cleaners at home)
Lovely to meet a soul sister into the same things! Its the same here in Ireland we the coconut always being hard. The potato works. Lime slice can work too...
Do you use a loofah?
What could replace the arrow root ?
*Uh Are SO GOrgeOus* 🥰🥰🥰
The colors on your hand at 1:28 🌈
Christin Wirth good aul rainbow light from the crystal on the window. Isn't it just gorgeous! Hehe 🌈✨🦄
Wow, potato as a deodorant?! I’d love to see some more information! X
Genevieve Lawson it works! My friend was the one who turned me onto it. She was told by her friend and so it goes... there is a component in a potato that absorbs odour. I'm sure there hasn't been any scientific studies 😁
Where did you get the evening primrose oil in the bottle please
haha wasn't that a good find... a health store in Dublin... it is huge isn't it!
I tried the potato this morning and it doesn't seem to have worked. Do you have to constantly reapply it? Also, do you keep the other part in the fridge?
Sky M. Ah no! Was the potato wet? It's the wet part when you cut into the potato that works. I keep it in a little jar in the fridge...
Fairyland Cottage yes I made sure it was wet because it is the juice that does the job. It's in a jar in my fridge too. I just reapplied. I hope it works because I love this idea!
Sky M. O I really hope it works for you. Each day I cut a new slice and apply. Let me know....
You can use hand sanitizer as deodorant or lemon if potato didn't work
Potatoes as deodorant?! I may have to try it!
A Coates Life ... haha it actually works. Just leaves a neutral smell. Let me know if you try it. X
Thank you so much 😊 love it! 👍❤️
Thank you!
Almond oil is also very good for body face and hair
nice to know.. .x
Love this
Ma'am please suggest a sunscreen lotion too!!
Hey there, I'm actually doing a holiday products for next weeks video and it has a sunscreen. I get mine from an English company called Shade... They are zero waste and natural...
@@FairylandCottage yes sure. Thankyou
Best part is you can still eat the potato afterwords!
❤❤❤ Thanks.
Another alternative to the tooth paste is white clay or kaolin! Here, in Europe it is main ingredient in so called tooth powder. Also deodorant alternative is natural mineral crystal deodorant, it's comes without packaging in it's natural form in little straw baskets like a little clear tumble stones. Not the plastic tubes packed ones, those are man-made and questionable.
Ah very interesting... I'll look up white clay...
also I have heard about the questionable man made crystal deo.... you are lucky to have the real thing!
Do you create your own makeup? I haven't had much success.
I haven't had too much success either...
This was so helpful thank you
I love this video so much
Papillon Pippa delighted to hear that!! Thanks for watching x
What is your sunscreen cream?
I use one from Sand Cloud.... it is natural and in tin packaging... if you live in America then it is a good option... I have a promo code FAIRYLAND30 if you need to use ...