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<channel><title><![CDATA[Rural Housewife - Health & Beauty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty]]></link><description><![CDATA[Health & Beauty]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:30:21 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Homemade Probiotic Deodorant]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-probiotic-deodorant]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-probiotic-deodorant#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 15:43:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[homemade probiotic deodorant]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-probiotic-deodorant</guid><description><![CDATA[ Why Probiotic?"Emerging thoughts include the idea that probiotics can actually help&nbsp;improve the balance of bacteria on your skin, very similar to the way they are known to improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system.&nbsp;This will&nbsp;provide&nbsp;relief for those who suffer with&nbsp;eczema, psoriasis, various rashes of the skin, skin allergies, acne, unsightly discolorations, and interestingly enough it is also proving to be a powerful antidote against aging (a.k.a. wrinkl [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='float:left;z-index:10;position:relative;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.ruralhousewife.com/uploads/9/1/7/6/9176205/1743970.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;display:block;'><strong>Why Probiotic?</strong><br />"Emerging thoughts include the idea that probiotics can actually help&nbsp;<strong style="">improve the balance of bacteria on your skin</strong>, very similar to the way they are known to improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system.&nbsp;This will&nbsp;provide&nbsp;relief for those who suffer with&nbsp;eczema, psoriasis, various rashes of the skin, skin allergies, acne, unsightly discolorations, and interestingly enough it is also proving to be a powerful antidote against aging (a.k.a. wrinkles)!" - Andrea at Frugally Sustainable<br /><br />All you need are these simple ingredients...cocoa butter,&nbsp;coconut oil,&nbsp;shea butter,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90401500/100-natural-local-beeswax?ref=sr_gallery_1&amp;sref=&amp;ga_search_query=100%25+Natural+Local+Beeswax&amp;ga_view_&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_search_&amp;ga_facet=handmade" style="" title="">beeswax</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MP01RK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ruralhousewife-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B000MP01RK" target="_blank">arrowroot powder</a>,&nbsp;baking soda,&nbsp;vitamin E oil,&nbsp;essential oil of your choice,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019RVJTE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=ruralhousewife-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0019RVJTE" target="_blank" title="">powdered probiotics</a>.<br /><br />Full recipe and instructions - <a href="http://frugallysustainable.com/2011/11/homemade-probiotic-deodorant-that/" target="_blank" title="">HERE</a></div> <hr style='clear:both;visibility:hidden;width:100%;'></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homemade Chapstick]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-chapstick]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-chapstick#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:07:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[homemade chapstick]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/homemade-chapstick</guid><description><![CDATA[ What do Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, and Vitamin E have in common? They are all the wonderful and all-natural ingredients in this Homemade Chapstick. No more, wondering what you are putting on your lips (that sinks into your skin). Now you can keep you lips - kissably soft with this recipe.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='float:left;z-index:10;position:relative;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.ruralhousewife.com/uploads/9/1/7/6/9176205/6843870.jpg?300" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;display:block;'>What do Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, and Vitamin E have in common? They are all the wonderful and all-natural ingredients in this Homemade Chapstick. No more, wondering what you are putting on your lips (that sinks into your skin). Now you can keep you lips - kissably soft with this <a style="font-weight: bold;" title="" target="_blank" href="http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/how-to-make-homemade-chapstick/">recipe</a>.<br /></div> <hr style='clear:both;visibility:hidden;width:100%;'></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Natural Moisturizing Kitchen Hand Scrub]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/first-post]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/first-post#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:24:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[All-Natural Moisturizing Kitchen Hand Scrub]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ruralhousewife.com/health--beauty/first-post</guid><description><![CDATA[ There are several things I love about this scrub...It smells SO Lemony Fresh &amp; CleanIt scrubs while keeping my hands baby softIt is made from ingredients that I already have in my kitchenI can pronounce all of the ingredientsIt makes a great giftAnd last but not least, I get to use my pretty mason jarsSo, have I convinced you to make your own yet? If so, go here. If not, re-read the list - and smell a lemon.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='float:left;z-index:10;position:relative;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.ruralhousewife.com/uploads/9/1/7/6/9176205/3576104.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div class="paragraph" style='text-align:left;display:block;'>There are several things I love about this scrub...<br /><ul><li><span>It smells SO Lemony Fresh &amp; Clean</span></li><li><span>It scrubs while keeping my hands baby soft</span></li><li><span>It is made from ingredients that I already have in my kitchen</span></li><li><span>I can pronounce all of the ingredients</span></li><li><span>It makes a great gift</span></li><li><span>And last but not least, I get to use my pretty mason jars</span></li></ul>So, have I convinced you to make your own yet? If so, <a style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2009/03/all-natural-moisturizing-kitchen-hand-scrub.html">go here</a>. If not, re-read the list - and smell a lemon.<br /></div> <hr style='clear:both;visibility:hidden;width:100%;'></hr>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>