Homemade Beauty Products: All-Natural Indulgences
“Natural” is the buzzword in the beauty biz these days. Cosmetic
labels brandish the products' natural ingredients in bold face type, but
the list of ingredients often tells a different story.
Take control of your own beauty regimen with these natural indulgences.
Preparing your own beauty treatments and pampering packages is an
affordable alternative to your favorite store-bought brands. And, since
many of these recipes contain only ingredients found in most kitchen
cupboards, they’re perfect for those times when you have an unexpected
fifteen minutes to yourself.
Just remember, these homemade treatments don’t contain the preservatives
their store-bought counterparts do, so, in many cases, you’ll want to
make them fresh before each use.
The following sites will keep you in pampered bliss for weeks:
The National Honey Board
As a natural humectant, honey is a main ingredient in a variety of home
beauty treatments. This site features a number of indulgent homemade
beauty preparations, from cleansing scrubs and hair conditioners to
facial masks and moisturizing lotions.
Pioneer Thinking
This site, devoted to natural living, features a vast collection of
home beauty preparations. Pamper yourself with a peach facial.
Meanwhile, cruise the site for home beauty recipes related to skin and
hair care as well as information on aromatherapy and more bath time
pleasures. The ingredients in these preparations can be found at your
nearest grocery store.
Kitchen Cosmetics
Browse skin and hair care, as well as recipes for make-up and nail
care, even homemade deodorants. Don’t miss the lip gloss recipes under
the make-up section. Many of this site’s preparations require essential
oils and herbs that you may not have in your cupboard, but they aren’t
hard to find. Try
MotherNature.com for these more exotic ingredients.
BeautyCare.com
A database of more than 100 natural beauty recipes covering
everything from cosmetics to hair removal. Pregnant mommies, don’t miss
the “belly balm.” If you haven’t found the all-natural beauty product
you’ve been searching for, chances are you’ll find it here.
More resources:
Recipes for Natural Beauty: 100 Homemade Treatments for Natural Beauty
Read more about this book.
Natural Beauty for All Seasons : More Than 250 Simple Recipes and
Gift-Giving Ideas for Year-Round Beauty
Read more about this book.Nature’s Beauty Kit: Cosmetic Recipes You
Can Make at Home
Read more about this book.
