If you strip things back, you don’t need much to make effective, low-tox products at home.

These are the staples I keep on hand, and with them I can make surface sprays, deodorant, candles, hand wash, diffuser blends, and simple cleaning products:

• White vinegar
• Bicarbonate of soda
• Washing soda
• Castile soap
• Coconut oil
• Beeswax or soy wax
• Essential oils (lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree)
• Glass spray bottles and jars

That’s it.

From these few ingredients, you can cover most household needs. No complicated formulas. No endless shopping. Just simple, adaptable basics.

It’s not about rejecting modern life — it’s about reducing unnecessary complexity and bringing things back within your control.