Author: Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.
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Green Goddess Face Mask for Clear Glowing Skin

Clear breakouts + Reveal a Goddess Glow

If you’re looking for a natural face mask to help clear breakouts, brighten, and tighten your skin, you’ve found your remedy! This green goddess face mask is your ticket to a natural goddess GLOW. Packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and green goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp of Moringa Powder – Moringa is a superfood green that is excellent for the over all well being. It also provides amazing benefits for the skin as well! Moringa is packed with vitamin C which is an essential vitamin for collagen production. Moringa can help increase firmness of skin, tighten, and reveal a youthful texture.
  • 1 tsp of Fine Green Tea or Matcha Powder– Green tea or matcha (A higher quality green tea) is packed with antioxidants which protect the skin from free radicals and damage caused by the environment. Green tea also help detoxify the body and skin to remove any toxins which can also help clear acne.
  • 1/2 tsp of Spirulina Powder– Spirulina is an algae packed with 18/22 amino acids and full of micro elements that support skin regeneration! It also can also provide anti-aging effects.
  • 1 tsp of Raw Honey or Manuka Honey– Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • 1/2 tsp of Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil – Rose Hip Oil is a Light anti-aging oil full of antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A which treats fine lines, wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity! Rose hip oil is also amazing for lightening scar and hyperpigmentation.
  • 1 tsp of Organic Rose Water (Make your own: DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher) Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY skin products due to HYDRATE and balance our skins PH! Roses are also the highest vibrating flower which makes their energy PURE LOVE. The vibrant and healing rose water helps soothe any acne, rashes, or skin irritations as well as provide soft and supple skin. On top of that rose water natural enhances the tone, vibrancy, elasticity, and tightness of skin
Green Tea or Matcha Powder
Spirulina Powder
Moringa Powder
Mortar & Pestle
Grind everything into a fine powder
Raw Honey or Manuka
Rose Hip Oil
Rose Water
Tea Tree Oil

Preparing Your Face Mask

  1. Add your Green Tea or Matcha Powder to a mortar and pestle. ( WARNING If using green tea leaves, be sure to use the mortar and pestle to grind up the leaves into a finer powder before continuing! This will prevent you from creating micro tears on the skin.)
  2. Next, add the Spirulina and Moringa Powder.
  3. Continuing using the mortar and pestle to thoroughly grind all the dry ingredients into a fine powder.
  4. Then add your honey, rose water, tea tree oil, and rose hip oil into the dry ingredients.
  5. Continue using the mortar and pestle to mix wet and dry ingredients into a nice textured mask. (Shouldn’t be to runny or too thick!)
  6. Now that your mask is ready, begin your green goddess ritual by thoroughly cleansing and gently drying the skin.
  7. Then, go ahead and spread that green goddess goodness onto the skin! (A medium thick layer. Not too thin and not to thick!)
  8. Leave the mask on for approximately 30 minutes.
  9. While waiting BOOST the Goddess benefits of the mask by drinking a cup of green tea or green juice!
  10. Finish up by washing the mask off with warm water first then end with cold water! ( You can also use the mask as an exfoliator!)
  11. Follow with our DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher and a moisturizer for a GLORIOUS GODDESS GLOW!



When to Use the Green Goddess Face Mask

Use the Green Goddess Face Mask on clean and dry skin once a week for 30 minutes for the best results!

Although this face mask is packed with many key ingredients for treating acne and bringing a youthful glow to the skin, ultimately clear skin comes from within! Adding this mask into your regular self care routine + EATING your greens and cutting pack on processed foods, sugar, dairy, and gluten is what truly reveals goddess skin!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try another face mask recipe! Check out our Turmeric & Honey Mask for Brightening Skin!

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How to Make Your Own Queen Yoni Steam

Give Your Womb the Royal Treatment She Deserves

Yoni care is just as important as skin and hair care! It’s important we create time and space to show love and appreciate to our womb space. As women, we carry a magical energy within us; we carry the cosmic energy that creates life itself. Honoring this gift placed within us is apart of our sacred self care routine.

Throughout history, the presence and power of the divine feminine been severely suppressed. Not only suppressed but overused and abused. Take a look at how we treat the ultimate manifestation of divine feminine energy; Mother Earth. We have raped her of her magical energy by polluting her waters and stripping her land all to make a profit and benefit ourselves. The same has occurred with us women, over centuries we’ve been raped and sexually assaulted which has polluted our womb waters (Sacral chakra) all while being stripped of our nurturing gifts and abilities.


So, as the divine feminine energy makes her return it’s important we are on her side. We can honor and support the awakening of the divine feminine by taking care of our oceans and land and also pouring into our own feminine elements of water (Emotions) and earth (Body) within.

Ingredients

Total Servings: 3 Yoni Steams
Serving Size: 1 Cup

  • Organic Rose Petals
  • Organic Lavender Buds
  • Organic Yarrow Flowers
  • Organic Calendula Flowers
  • Organic Hibiscus Flowers
  • Organic Red Raspberry Leaf
  • Organic Rosemary
  • Organic Rosemary
  • Organic Mugwort
  • Organic Sage
  • Rose Quartz Crystal


Benefits of Yoni Steaming

  • Helps tighten and tone vaginal walls
  • Increases fertility
  • Assist with vaginal dryness ( WAP Activator)
  • Can help balance the Ph
  • Can help eliminate and control odor
  • Boost libido
  • Helps sooth and heal vaginal tearing
  • Helps sooth and heal hemorrhoids
  • Helps regulate moon cycle (Period)
  • Can help decrease heavy bleeding and shorten moon cycle
  • Can help cleanse past soul ties
  • Can assist with removing energy from an ex
  • Can help cleanse emotional blockages in the womb
  • Can help cleanse and release sexual trauma
  • Can help release stagnant energy in the womb
  • Assist with awakening the divine feminine energy
  • Stimulates healthy sexual energy
  • Promotes and increases creativity (the sacral chakra holds all crea

Preparing your Yoni Steam

  1. Add all your dry herbs and Rose quarts (or crystal of choice) into a small/medium glass or wooden bowl (Stay away from plastic or stainless steel bowls as they will pollute your steam by infusing their own chemicals into the water).
  2. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all the herbs together.
  3. Open your windows and light a sage stick to cleanse the herbs of any outside energy.
  4. Light a Palo Santos or Incense to bring positive vibes. While the smoke is flowing, pray over the herbs and crystal, then set your intentions for the steam. What do you want to let go of or receive from this steam? Ask the divine mother for assistance and speak your intentions allowed.
  5. After you have prepared the herbs and locked in your own energy, measure out 1 cup for your steam, them add the extra to a sealable bag to save for later.
  6. Next you’ll want to boil your pure spring water in a pot or tea kettle and pour the water over herb into the bowl.
  7. Them, use a wooden or glass spoon to mix the steam and WAIT 5 min for the water to cool down a bit. (Be sure to wait for the steam to cool down before continuing to ensure you don’t burn yourself! The yoni is sensitive and should be treated with care!)
  8. Now that your steam is ready you can begin the ritual!

Yoni Steaming Methods

  • Toilet Method – this method is done by placing your bowl over the seat of a CLEAN AND DISINFECTED toilet seat. Then, sitting on top of the bowl and covering your legs with blankets to help trap the steam.
  • Stool Method– this method is done by using a yoni steaming stool (available on Amazon) or creating your own by simple cutting a large hole in a stool, placing the bowl underneath the stool, and covering the legs with blankets to help trap the steam.
  • Bed Method – this method is done by simply placing blankets and pillows on the bed or floor, then, SECURELY placing the bowl on top, and sitting over the bowl on your knees or in fetal position. Cover your legs with blankets to trap the steam.

There are many ways to use a yoni steam; pick the best option that works for you!

Cleansing the herbs with sage
Placing positive energy + setting intentions
Package up the extra herbs
Boil pure spring water
Pour boiling water over herbs
Let sit form5 minutes to cool down before beginning your steam

Yoni Steam Spell/Mantra

Every word we speak is a spell! It is a powerful practice to write down our intentions and speak them allowed during the ritual. Saying this Yoni mantra/spell is a way of calling on our higher self and Mother creator to increase the power of the herbs and lock in our intentions; giving magical results!

With this steam I release all old energy that may be blocking me from fully awakening my divine femininity. May I now honor my womb space, acknowledge its magic, and give gratitude for this gift in me.

Nala

When to Yoni Steam

A regular Yoni steaming schedule is what’s going to give the best results! Steaming can be done after a shower once a week or before and after your moon cycle.



Add yoni steaming into your self care routine and step into your full feminine power!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to give your skin royal treatment too? Check out our DIY Body Butter for Glowing Skin!

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How to Make Your Own Body Butter For Soft Glowing Skin

Hello Soft and Glowing Skin

Goodbye Toxic Chemicals

Your easy GO-TO body butter recipe! Whip up a batch of this DIY Body Butter and get the soft smooth skin you truly desire! Made with 100 % Raw and Organic ingredients for nourishing the skin the NATURAL way. Consistent use of this butter can help treat eczema, dry skin, fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and give your skin and overall GLOW!

Ingredients

Serving size: This recipes makes approximately 5 16 oz. Body butters

Choose 1 type of shea butter for the base

  • 1 lb (16 oz. ) Raw Organic Ivory Shea Butter (Made from packed with collagen, antioxidants, and fatty acids for extreme moisture, youthful, and glowing skin.)
  • 1 lb (16 oz.) Raw Organic Yellow Shea Butter (packed with collagen, antioxidants, and fatty acids for extreme moisture, youthful, and glowing skin.)

Choose 2 more types of butter to add in

  • 1/2 lb (8 Oz.) Raw Organic Mango Butter (Made from the mango seed. Has no smell. Adds a extra boosts of moisture and lighter and creamier texture)
  • 1/2 lb (8 Oz.) Raw Organic Cocoa Butter (Made from Cocoa Beans. Very thick and creamy. Smells like chocolate! Adds treatment of skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation, and helps lighten scarring )
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz.) Raw Organic Kokum Butter (Made from the Kokum Tree Seed. Perfect for acne prone skin as it helps sooth inflammation and does not clog pores)

Choose ONLY 3 types of oil to add

  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (Light Hydrating oil for moisturizing skin without clogging pores)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (light oil that protects skin from free radicals and treats sun damage)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Almond Oil (Light non greasy moisturizer for evening skin tone)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Avocado Oil (Light anti-inflammatory and moisturizing oil perfect for treating acne, eczema, and psoriasis)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Oil (Light anti-aging oil that treats fine lines, wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil (Heavy and deeply moisturizing oil for dry cracked skin)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil (light oil with Anti-aging skin tightening properties)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Argan Oil (Light yet deeply moisturizing oil for treating stretch marks, healing atopic dermatitis, and providing a dewy glow)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil (Light moisturizing oil that also helps heal sunburns)
  • 2 cups Organic Cold-Pressed Apricot Oil (Light non greasy oil for firming the skin, reducing fine lines, and wrinkles)

Choose any Essential Oil for added benefits and scent!
Here’s a list a beautiful oil blends to try!

  • 30 drops of Lavender, 15 drops of Vanilla, and 15 drops of Patchouli (Calming, grounding, and relaxing)
  • Rose & Vanilla (Warm and sensual)
  • Citronella, Lemongrass, and Eucalyptus (Light, unisex scent, also a bug repellant)
  • Orange & Vanilla (light and fruity! Orange Creamcicle vibes!)

Optional Add Ins | Pick One (If choosing to add this ingredient you must use a natural preservative to prevent molding)

  • Raw Organic Honey (Natural humectant which draws moisture to the skin.)
  • Organic Manuka Honey (Miracle honey! Filled with medicinal and anti bacterial properties for treating acne + other skin conditions)

Natural Preservative (Optional | Pick one)

  • 2 drops of Willow Bark Extract (2 % of total body butter amount)
  • 2 drops of Coconut Fruit Extract (2 % of total body butter amount)

Instructions

  1. Start off creating a double broiler simply by filling a large stove pot with about 4 cups of water.
  2. Place a large GLASS bowl on top of the pot and turn the heat on medium-high.
  3. Allow the water in the pot to boil and the steam begin heating up the glass bowl. (Creating a double broiler ensures that all the vitamins and minerals stay in tack and are not damaged by direct heat)
  4. Add your Shea Butter and 2 chosen additional butters into the bowl and allow them to melt. (Breaking the chucks apart with a wooden spoon helps them melt faster)
  5. Once the butters are completely melted, stir the mixture, remove the glass bowl from the pot and pour into a new bowl. (This will be the bowl used for mixing the body butter)
  6. Allow the melted butter to cool down to room temperature, then place the bowl in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes or until the butter starts to thicken up. (Refer to photos)
  7. Place the bowl under an electric mixture and began mixing on high.
  8. While the mixer is on pour your 3 chosen oils in one cup at a time.
  9. Next, add your honey if you chose this additional ingredient. (Then add your preservative if using honey)
  10. Add your essential oils.
  11. Mix until the body butter begins to thicken up. (Refer to photos)
  12. Pour the mixture into your 16 oz. Body butter jars then let the sit and settle.
  13. Use a quarter size amount to moisturizer the whole body. (a little goes a long way!)
  14. For optimum moisture use on damp skin straight out the shower!
  15. Store your other jars in a cool dry place.

Double broiler
Solid butter before melting
Partially melted
Melted butters
Butter mixture after partially solidifying in the freezer
Beginning thin mixture
Halfway thickened
Fully thickened

This recipe is perfect for stocking up on skin nourishing body butter all summer or winter long!

Share with the family, friends, or keep them for yourself!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for another natural skin care recipe? Try our DIY Rose Water Toner.

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DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher

An easy and NATURAL recipe for soothing the skin and revealing a GLOW!

This DIY Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher is perfect ALL skin types! Whether you are suffering from dry, oily, combination, acne prone, or dull skin this NATURAL skin remedy is for you. This toner can be used before a natural moisturizer and/or all throughout the day to bring essential vitamins and minerals for healthy GLOWING skin!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup of Dried Organic Rose Petals & Buds  – Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY skin products due to HYDRATE and balance our skins PH! Roses are also the highest vibrating flower which makes their energy PURE LOVE. Rose water is simply extracting the vitamins and minerals from the flower into the water for natures perfect skin elixir! The vibrant and healing rose water helps soothe any acne, rashes, or skin irritations as well as provide soft and supple skin. On top of that rose water natural enhances the tone, vibrancy, elasticity, and tightness of skin making it the perfect toner for youthful and glowing skin! Be sure to use ORGANIC rose petals! We don’t want to spray on any pesticides onto the skin!
  • 1 Cup of Alkaline Spring water – Spring water is best used due to it being free from many chemicals and harder minerals making it more gentle on the skin.
  • 5-10 Drops of Frankincense Essential Oil– Frankincense is very high vibrational and healing for all over the body! This miracle oil is something you’ll want to keep around for healthy skin. The most prominent benefit of frankincense oil on the skin is the anti-aging effects! Applying Frankincense consistently improves skin tone, elasticity, and texture of the skin. It also works toward lightening scars and stimulating collagen production which means clear, youthful, and plump skin! Frankincense is also an astringent which means it manages the sebum and oil production of the skin which can reduce future breakouts!
  • 1 4 oz. Glass Amber Spray Bottle – Amber Glass bottles are perfect for DIY NATURAL skin care as the components of the glass filter out blue and ultravoilet light and extend the shelf life. This makes it the perfect bottle to use for more NATURAL ingredients and essential oils + GLASS is environmentally safe and ECO friendly!

Instructions

  1. Place 1/3 cup of dried Organic Rose petals into a glass bowl large enough to hold over 1 cup of water.
  2. Bring alkaline spring water to a rolling boil then pour the hot water into the glass bowl with the rose petals.
  3. Let the roses sit and steep in the water for about 10-15 minutes or when the color begins leaving the roses and infusing into the water.
  4. Pour the rose water mixture through a strainer and into a measuring cup (or any cup with a spout) to remove the excess roses.
  5. Let the mixture cool off then pour into the amber glass bottle.
  6. Add 5 – 10 drops of the Frankincense Essential Oil.
  7. Close your spray bottle, shake, and USE!
  8. Use as a toner after washing the face with a natural cleanser, then follow up with a natural serum and/or moisturizer!
  9. Spray on face + body anytime throughout the day for a skin refresher!
  10. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!

This Rose Water is a staple in my skin care routine! It makes my skin super soft and keeps it glowing!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try another DIY recipe with roses? Check out our DIY Vanilla Rose Flaxseed Gel!

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DIY Face Mask for Clearing Breakouts + Brightening Skin

A Natural & Easy Remedy for Clearing Glowing Skin All Year Around

Looking for a completely natural remedy for breakouts, scarring, dull, or dry skin? This is the perfect DIY face mask! The simple yet extremely nourishing ingredients make it super easy to make at home. Anytime I suffer from a random breakout or find my skin needing some brightening, this is a GO TO!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp of Raw Organic Honey/Manuka Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • Approx. 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is GOLD for the skin as it keeps the skin hydrated, helps with the regenerations of new skin cells, and improves the firmness and elasticity of skin! Plus its a natural skin healing plant! Using aloe vera helps with the inflammation and redness caused by any breakouts, skin irritations, rashes, or cuts! This super plant also helps treat sunburn.
  • 1 Tsp Golden Turmeric Powder – Turmeric is a ancient health & skincare remedy thats been used for centuries! This superfood is a natural skin brightener; helping to fade dark spots and scarring on the face. It brings out a healthy brilliance in skin tone that gives the face a more noticeable GLOW! Turmeric is also an anti-inflammatory, making it a good remedy for acne as well!

Instructions

  1. Wash the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible on both ends and each side. Retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside the leaf.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until smooth. (If you don’t have a blender or prefer to be tech free smash all the ingredients together with a Mortar & Pestle or fork & Bowl)
  5. Apply the mask to CLEAN & DRY skin and let the mask sit for 20 minutes. Sit outside in the sun, read a book, or catch up on some chores!
  6. Throughly rinse the mask off with cool water and pat face dry. Follow up with your normal skincare routine! I suggest using a rosewater toner and Shea Butter for more skin nourishment!
  7. Place the extra face mask in a sealed container in the fridge for up 3 more days! Feel free to use the mask all 3 days, share with your besties, or put your man on some skin care game!
  8. Use consistently for best results.

This mask is leaves the skin fresh, vibrant, and GLOWING! Add this to your weekly skincare routine for health skin the NATURAL way!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for a body mask to pair with face mask for an ALL OVER GLOW? Try this DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie!

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Easy Avocado Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair

Made with easy to find ingredient straight from Mother Nature.

Looking for a simple and easy yet nourishing DIY hair conditioner? This is the perfect recipe for my kings and queens who want all things natural! Skip the access toxic chemicals found in over the counter conditioners and even SAVE YOUR COINS with this Easy Avocado Hair Conditioner. All ingredients are simple, easy to find, and probably already in our kitchen! Hello soft, shiny, and moisturized hair; NATURALLY!

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe Avocado – Avocados are packed with vitamins A, C, D, E, and B6 to nourish the hair strands and add shine! They are also a fatty fruits which is perfect for moisturizing all hair types. This smooth and creamy ingredient softens the hair and tames frizz too!
  • 1/2 cup of Raw Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment. Long lasting moisturization paired with its ability to add shine makes honey a perfect addition to this hair conditioner!
  • 1 cup of Solid Extra Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil (1/2 cup if liquid) – Coconut Oil carries benefits of conditioning, nourishing, and sealing moisture into the hair as well as treating dry scalp, removing dandruff, increasing shine, providing softness, and promoting hair growth!
  • 1/2 cup of Spring Water – Spring water is best used due to it being free from many chemicals and harder minerals making it more gentle on the hair.

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender (I use a blender with individual cups).
  2. Blend until a smooth and creamy texture is reached.
  3. Transfer to a glass container (or whatever container is easier for you to apply to your hair from.)
  4. Wash hair as usual.
  5. Apply the conditioner to WET & CLEAN hair (For thin/straight hair Reverse steps and shampoo after conditioning.)
  6. Be sure to cover the hair from root to ends.
  7. Twist up the hair and apply a plastic shower cap + a towel to lock in the moisture.
  8. Leave on for at least 10 minutes while finishing your shower routine.
  9. Detangle before or after thoroughly rinsing out the conditioner.
  10. Go about your normal hair routine and style as usual!
  11. Store extra conditioner in the fridge with a lid for up to a week!

This Easy DIY Avocado Hair Conditioner leaves the crown simply moisturized and soft!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for another avocado hair recipe? Check out our Avocado & Banana Deep Conditioner!

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DIY Honey Hibiscus Hot Oil Treatment

A combination of ingredients straight from Mother Nature for a luxurious experience.

Does your hair need a revival of shine, bounce, and that silky smooth feel without all the extra chemicals, dyes, and who know what? This Hot Oil Treatment is perfect for you! Made from ingredients found in the kitchen and outside; this is Mother Nature’s way of spoiling you with the luxurious and effective treatment your crown needs.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of Raw Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment. Long lasting moisturization paired with its ability to add shine makes honey a perfect addition to this hot oil treatment!
  • 1/2 cup of Extra Virgin Olive  – Olive oil brings the benefits of conditioning and nourishing the hair as well as sealing the hair strands to lock in all this MOISTURE and LOVE. It also deeply penetrates the hair making it very effective for softening the hair, strengthening the hair shaft, and providing nourishment to the scalp for hair growth!
  • 1/2 cup of Extra Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil – Coconut Oil carries similar benefits of conditioning, nourishing, and sealing moisture into the hair as well as treating dry scalp, removing dandruff, increasing shine, providing softness, and promoting hair growth!
  • 1 Fresh Hibiscus Flower – Hibiscus is a great floral herb for the hair as it provides many nourishing properties that give the hair a silky soft texture, increase volume, add shine, treats frizz, and revives dull and dry hair back to life!

Instructions

  1. Create a double broiler by boiling 2 cups of water in a small pot then getting a large enough GLASS bowl to place on top of the pot.
  2. Allow the water to boil and the glass the heat up.
  3. Add both oils and honey into the glass bowl and allow it all to melt down while occasionally stirring the mixture. (During this step, be sure to check the temperature of the mixture with a finger so it does not get too hot)
  4. Once everything has melted and the mixture is nice and warm, remove the glass bowl and pour the mixture into a blender.
  5. Then, add your rinsed Hibiscus flower and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
  6. One the mixture is warm and smooth, pour the mixture into a oil applicator bottle. BE SURE TO SHAKE THE MIXTURE WHEN NEEDED!
  7. Begin applying the warm oil on dirty dry hair, making sure to get the roots, ends, and to completely saturate the hair.
  8. Twist up the hair, apply a clear plastic cap, and a scarf to lock in the warmth and moisture!
  9. Go about your day as usual; completing errands, cleaning, or working.
  10. You can leave this Hot Oil Treatment in for at least 30 minutes, a few hours, or even over night.
  11. Then, thoroughly shampoo, condition, detangle, moisturize, and style the hair as usual!
  12. Hello luxurious, bouncy, shiny, and revived hair!

Try this Honey Hibiscus Hot Oil Treatment whenever your hair needs some love OR do this treatment once a week before every wash for HAIR GROWTH!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Need a natural hair gel to style the crown? Try this Vanilla Rose Flax Seed Hair Gel!

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DIY Vanilla Rose Flax Seed Hair Gel

A quick and easy herbal infused hair gel for the natural hair kings and queens

Leaves the crown of curls softly defined and the edges laid!

Whether your’e going for a soft, fluffy, and defined Wash & Go, a smooth slick back pony, or nicely swooped and laid edges, this DIY Flax Seed Gel is the perfect natural hair hack! It’s super quick and simple plus it’s made from natures pure ingredients; making it that much more fitting for the NATURALS!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cups of Spring water – Spring water is best used due to it being free from many chemicals and harder minerals making it more gentle on the hair.
  • 1/4 Cup of Whole Golden Flax Seeds – Flax Seeds are extremely beneficial for the hair as it increases the elasticity, prevents split ends, strengthens the hair strands, helps sooth dandruff and dry scalp, increases hair growth, adds shine, and helps define each curl/wave/coil!
  • 1/4 Cup of Organic Rose Petals – Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY hair products due to HYDRATE and balance the hairs PH!
  • 1/4 Cup of Organic Rose Hips – Rose hips provide essential fatty acids, antioxidants, Vitamins, and an anti inflammatory effect, making it beneficial for a healthy scalp and increased hair growth!
  • 10 Drops of Rose Essential Oil – Rose Essential oil is packed with many nourishing vitamins similar to the rose petals providing an extra boost! Plus it creates a beautiful aroma for lovely smelling hair!
  • 6-8 Drops of Vanilla Essential Oil – Vanilla Essential oil is also packed with many vitamins but mainly used for the scent in this recipe!

Instructions

  1. In a small pot bring 1 1/2 cups of Spring Water to a simmer.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of Rose Petals and Rose Hips to the water and let the herbs infuse in the water while stirring for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of Flax Seeds to the mixtures and stir.
  4. Let the mixture simmer for another 5-10 minutes occasionally stirring.
  5. Use a fork to check the texture of the mixture. Once it has a runny texture and is no longer pure liquid, remove the pot from the stove.
  6. While the gel is still hot pour the mixture through a strainer into a separate bowl. (This step can also be done by waiting till the gel has cooled down and pouring the mixture into a cheesecloth or pair of tights and squeezing the gel out into a bowl)
  7. Wait till the gel has cooled down then proceed with adding the essential oils. (Feel free to use different essential oil for a different scent!)

Wash & Go

  1. WASH, CONDITION, and DETANGLE hair as usual.
  2. OPTIONAL Moisturize wet hair with a butter or cream (This gel can be used on its own depending on your hair porosity and texture).
  3. Rake the gel all throughout wet/damp hair, making sure to the include the ends!
  4. Let the hair air dry and/or diffuse hair until dry.
  5. Once dry use a light carrier oil such as: Almond, Olive, Coconut, or Argan Oil to break the gel cast. Carefully rubbing a small amount of oil between the hands and using prayer hands to smooth out the curls from root to ends.

This gel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and used to redefine curls, tame fly aways, lay edges, and even slick the hair back into that end of the week ponytail or bun!

This DIY Vanilla Rose Flax Seed Gel is perfect for the kings and queens who want a healthy, nourished, shiny, and defined crown THE NATURAL WAY!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want more DIY natural hair nourishment? Try this Strawberries & Cream Hair & Skin Smoothie!

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DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie

Made with ingredients straight from the kitchen for natural nourishment all over.

A delicious creamy smoothie; but, for the hair and skin!

Summer is approaching, which means we want to let out natural hair down and show off our healthy glowing skin! This hair and body smoothie is perfect for treating winter dryness and reviving our natural glow! The best part is, just like a regualr smoothie this can be made with ingredients already in your kitchen. When making DIY treatments, the ingredients and measurements can be altered to treat YOUR HAIR & SKIN the way you like it!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is a miracle plant for the hair and skin! It soothes razor burn, bug bites, eczema, sunburn, dry skin, acne, dry skin, dry scalp, dry hair, split ends and much more! It’s the superstar of this smoothie for sure!
  • 1/2 cup of Coconut Cream ( I use Native Forest Brand) – Coconut cream acts as a natural moisturizer and conditioner.
  • 1/4 cup of Raw Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment. Long lasting moisturization paired with its ability to add shine makes honey a perfect addition to this smoothie!
  • 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive or Coconut Oil – a good oil brings the benefits of conditioning and nourishing the hair & skin as well as sealing the hair strands & skin to lock in all this MOISTURE and LOVE.
  • 1/2 cup of Fresh Strawberries (about 4 small strawberries) – Strawberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which makes them good for boosting hair growth and glowing skin.

Instructions

  1. Wash & cut the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera on both ends and both sides.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible to retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until you get a smoothie consistency.
  5. Hop in the shower, wash, & shampoo as usual.
  6. Apply the smoothie to CLEAN hair making sure to cover the hair from root to ends.
  7. Twist hair into two or more twist and cover hair with a plastic shower cap to trap the steam.
  8. Allow the smoothie to sit in your hair for around 10 minutes.
  9. While waiting proceed with shaving, a body scrub, dancing, singing or whatever you wish.
  10. About a minute before rinsing your hair, apply the smoothie onto the body and smooth into the skin.
  11. Rinse your hair and body very thoroughly making sure to get all of the smoothie out.
  12. Detangle hair whilst washing out the smoothie allowing the water and gravity to assist.
  13. OPTIONAL: If you have thin, fine, or straight hair you may need to do an extra shampoo to remove access moisture or simply reverse the steps by apply the smoothie first, then shampoo, and conditioner after. For my thick, long, curly, & kinky headed kings and queens a thorough rinse will suffice.
  14. Proceed with your regular hair and skin routine!

For my thick, long, and 3C/4A curly crown I proceeded to dry my hair with a microfiber cloth, massage my scalp with some castor oil, and apply a small amount of castor oil to my ends as well. I then moisturized my body and let my hair air dry for the remainder of the day!

This Smoothie made my hair and skin extremely soft and nourished. It left my wash and go hair so fluffy and bouncy yet deeply moisturized with a nice shine!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of the book Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try a thicker creamier hair mask? Check out our DIY Avocado Deep Conditioner!

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Plant Based Basil Pesto Pasta:TWO Ways!

Both of these creamy and filling pastas are a healthy and hearty meal made from 100% PLANTS!

You’re getting herbs, vegetables, healthy fats, and essential proteins all in one delicious dish. Leaving your savory taste buds beyond satisfied! These meals are made special with love and creativity for a tasty approach to holistic health.

This Basil Pesto Pasta BOTH WAYS is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It simple enough to whip up after a long day or to keep you satisfied all day after lunch! These meals even serve as a great post-workout meal with all the protein packed into every bite!

I make this dish when I’m craving a filling pasta! It pairs perfectly with homemade garlic bread (plant based of course), a simple salad, and someone to share it with!

Pasta # 1

Servings: 4-5

Cooktime: 20 Min

Ingredients:

1 Box of Gluten Free (Optional) Angel Hair Pasta – I use Banza https://www.eatbanza.com/products/angel-hair

Sauce

Apprx 2 Handfuls of Fresh Basil

Apprx 1 handful of Fresh Spinach

1/2 an Avocado

2 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp of Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 Cup of Hemp Seeds

1/2 Cup of Pine Nuts ( Can Substitute with Walnuts or Pecans)

1/3 Cup of Avocado/Olive Oil

Himalayan Pink Sea Salt to Taste

Black Pepper to Taste

Vegetable Topping

2 Yellow Squash Cut Vertically into Spears

1 Handful of Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes Cut in Halves

(Optional) Fresh Basil for Topping

Apprx 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp of Adobo Seasoning (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Dried Basil (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Black Pepper (season to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your box of angel hair pasta

2. Boil pasta for approximately 5-7 min till cooked aldente ( follow box instructions DON’T COOK FOR TOO LONG )

3. While your pasta is boiling add all your sauce ingredients into a blender (personal size works best) or food processor

4. Add water to thin out the sauce if needed

5. Blend until sauce is smooth and creamy

6. Turn the stove top heat down to low remove the pot and drain your pasta completely

7. Add your sauce to the pot and mix in on low heat till sauce is hot

8. Cover and remove pot from heat

9. In a medium pan on high heat add 1/4 cup water and (optional) 1/2 tsp of oil or plant based butter

10. Add your squash spears and mix in your seasonings

11. Place lid on the pan and let the veggies steam for 3 minutes

12. Add your cherry tomatoes and place the lid back on

13. Cook veggies till desired texture is reached

14. Plate your pasta, add your veggies on top, and top it off with fresh basil leaves!

Pasta #2

Servings: 4-5

Cooktime: 20 Min

Ingredients:

1 Box of Gluten Free (Optional) Rigatoni or Penne Pasta – I use Banza https://www.eatbanza.com/products/angel-hair

Sauce

Same Ingredients as Listed Above

Vegetable Topping

4 Cups of Fresh Broccoli

Apprx 1 tsp Dried Basil (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Creole Seasoning (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp Black Pepper (season to taste)

Apprx 1 tsp of Adobo Seasoning (season to taste)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your box of penne pasta

2. Boil pasta for approximately 7-9 min till cooked aldente ( follow box instructions DON’T COOK FOR TOO LONG )

3. While your pasta is boiling add all your sauce ingredients into a blender (personal size works best) or food processor

4. Add water to thin out the sauce if needed

5. Blend until sauce is smooth and creamy

6. Turn the stove top heat down to low remove the pot and drain your pasta completely

7. Add your sauce to the pot and mix in on low heat till sauce is hot

8. Cover and remove pot from heat

9. In a medium to large pot on high heat add 1/2 cup water (or more) and (optional) 1/2 tsp of oil or plant based butter

10. Add broccoli and mix in seasoning

11. Place lid on the pot and let the veggies steam for approximately 5 minutes or until desired texture is reached

12. Plate your pasta, add your veggies on top, and top it off with an optional fresh arugula or onion sprouts

Enjoy!

Notes: Seasoning measurements vary depending on your own personal palette.

Comment below if you enjoyed this recipe!

Nala Asa Shakur

Tyler A. Norman who now goes by Nala Asa Shakur is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of Love Starts Here. She’s a multifaceted creator & healer serving through various forms of artistry. Her ways of expression range from being an author, philosopher, model, holistic health guide, creative director, to a Kitchen alchemist . Through her work and her movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with personal growth, self-love, holistic healing, and finding an inner glow.

Want more basil pesto recipes? Check out this 100% plant based quiche drizzled in fresh pesto!

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