It’s not always easy making your own home products. But once you have done it a few times it gets simpler.

It took a few times for me to get things right and I learned from other recipes posted on the internet.

I searched for “homemade,” “homemade skin care,”"homemade cleaning products,” and got quite a few responses that I investigated.

I also purchased a few books. The Green Guide produced by National Geographic is my absolute favorite. Not too many recipes but great on the information for going green.

So I know in my last post I talked about making an underarm deodorant that was as basic and natural as you could get.  I had some wonderful and interesting responses from visitors who shared what they’re using and I’ll have to look into some of them – thank you for your comments!

In this post I want to give you some tips that I have formulated in my home mini “lab” so if you wish to start exploring in making your own homemade products this info may be helpful to you in getting you started.

First, start saving a small collection of small cosmetic, or condiment glass (is best) jars.  I make small batches of product. Depending on what I am making, a skin cream for example,  ingredients may go bad over time because there are no preservatives in it and will have a shorter “shelf” life.

Second, some ingredients I buy in bulk which saves money such as baking soda and corn starch, large containers of vinegar, and so on.

Deodorant:

1.7 oz glass jar with top, washed in hot water, air dried

small round cotton pads (used for makeup removal) for light dusting

3 TBSP baking soda

3 TBSP corn starch

Shake thoroughly and store in a cool, dry place. Use daily.

Make more as you need it.

Skin Care.

I have very sensitive skin and I bought all kinds of skin lotions and creams for good, healthy, nice looking skin. It got to the point where I couldn’t wear any product that had fragrance in it. There were other ingredients in many of these skin care products that burned my skin and I stopped using them all. I started using Enfuselle which is very good, but I also wanted to see what I could find naturally. Now I use a mix of… are you ready?

Olive oil! I smell like a salad for a few seconds and then you’d never know I had it on – the scent goes away..  I moisturize every night and morning with it. I also use it on my body after a shower or bath. Fabulous!  It’s also good for men too – I mean, skin is skin right?

Products containing mineral oil are not a good choice for skin care – especially on babies. Mineral oil is a “petro-product” meaning it’s a by product of crude oil and nonrenewable. Plus they really do nothing for your kin. Plant based oils – olive, apricot, almond, etc. are far better, and healthier to use on your skin.

Making home made products to save money or enhance your health certainly are worth it …

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But there are challenges too.  Hang in there it’s all worth it in the long run.

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