DIY Cosmetics That Actually Work
There are lots of DIY cosmetic recipes out there that are total flops. But these 12 (and one bonus) are total keepers ....
1 Deodorant
Use equal parts coconut oil, baking soda and arrowroot powder. Melt coconut oil in microwave or double boiler just until thin and remove from heat. Mix in dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Store in a container and use pea-size amount for under arms.
Note: be cautious about using this immediately after shaving; it burns.
2 Perfume
100% pure essential oil of choice (make sure it's not a skin irritant before using). Rub a single drop on wrists and temples.
3 Toothpaste
Baking soda! Scoop a pea-sized and place onto toothbrush and brush away.
4 Mouthwash
Mix 2 cups warm water with 10-12 drops peppermint essential oil plus (optional) 1 tablespoon baking soda. Use like normal mouthwash.
5 Shampoo
Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with 1 cup warm water. Shake until dissolved, then pour onto scalp and massage all over. Rinse and follow with conditioner recipe below.
6 Conditioner
Mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 1 cup warm water. Shake until mixed, then pout onto roots, avoiding the scalp, and rub in. Rinse well (you will not smell like vinegar after rinsing).
7 Foundation
Start with several tablespoons arrowroot powder, and slowly add cocoa powder, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon oat a time, mixing well, until desired shade is reached. Test on wrist and face often, because a little cocoa goes a long way.
8 Body wash
Same as shampoo
9 Face wash
Same as shampoo (can also use regular baking soda not mixed in water as an exfoliator).
10 Face wash II
Wet face and hands. Massage 1-2 teaspoons honey all over face using gentle, circular motions for several minutes (it will be soft, not sticky). Rinse and enjoy soft skin.
11 Face wash III
Heat a wet washcloth in the microwave for 1 minute. While face and hands are completely dry, massage about 1 tablespoon coconut oil all over face. Once washcloth is cool enough to be handled, lean head back and lay cloth over entire face for about 1 minute. Relax. This is the good part.
12 Lotion
Use coconut oil just like regular lotion.
13 Baby wipes (bonus)
Mix together 2 cups warm water with 1 tablespoon shampoo (not the DIY kind), 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 baking soda and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Pour mixture over a roll of paper towels cut in half width-wise. Allow to soak for 5 minutes, then remove cardboard middle. Pull wipes from the center for pop-up effect. Keep in air-tight container to keep wipes from drying out.
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