Take a look at the list of ingredients on a typical body lotion or face cream bottle. It can be scary: synthetic fragrances and colors, chemical preservatives, stuff you have never even heard of. With homemade beauty products, you’ll know exactly what you are going to put on your skin.
Making your own natural beauty products saves money, is good for the environment, and guarantees that you are in charge of what goes through your skin into your body. Making your own cosmetics, massage oils, body oils or bath products is also a lot of fun. We have so much information on the Untrained Housewife on home beauty treatments: we have natural beauty recipes, ideas for natural hair care products, tips on how to make bath blends… or recipes for your own homemade massage oils. Check out the following articles and get creative:
Face Masks, Oils and Home Facials
- Basic Ingredients in Homemade Beauty Products
- Cleanse Your Skin with an Herbal Facial Steam
- Easy Homemade Face Mask Recipes
- Essential Oils for Different Skin Types
- Flower Waters for Health and Beauty
- Homemade Beauty Treatments with Honey
- Making Your Own Face Oils
DIY Body Oils and Massage Oils
- Aromatherapy Remedies for Cellulite
- Choosing Essential Oils for Homemade Body Oils
- Home Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil
- How To Choose Base Oils for Homemade Body Oils
- How To Make Your Own Massage Oils
Homemade Hair Products and Treatments
- A Natural Hair Treatment with Coconut Milk
- Deep Conditioning with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- Easy Natural Hair Treatments at Home
- How to Make a Homemade Hair Rinse
Homemade Bath Products and Body Scrubs
- DIY Aromatic Body Scrub
- DIY Bath Salts
- Energizing Aromatherapy Bath Blends
- How To Use Herbs in a Bath
- Nourishing Bath Blends for Winter
- Refreshing, De-Stressing and Energizing Foot Baths
- Three Simple Relaxing Aromatherapy Bath Blends
Remember that just because something is natural, it does not necessarily suit every skin type. Whenever trying out new skin care products, do a patch test on a small area of skin, especially if your skin is sensitive.
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