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Face & Body

Creating homemade beauty and hygiene products sounds intimidating at first, but you’ll soon fall in love with the endless combinations that you can whip up with just a few basic ingredients.
When switching to a healthier, less toxic lifestyle, many don’t consider the toxins that can lurk in store-bought cosmetics. By making your own natural skincare and haircare products, you maintain control of the ingredients and can customize them to your needs and wants. 
In this category, you’ll find cleansers, soaps & gels, deodorants, hair care, skincare, baby & toddler care, and more!

Various tubes and a tin of tallow lip balm

Easy Homemade Tallow Lip Balm

March 7, 2023 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Protect your lips with this glide-on tallow lip balm made with only two inexpensive ingredients. This frugal recipe is quick and easy and is super …

Read moreEasy Homemade Tallow Lip Balm
Solid perfume in tins surrounded by lights.

DIY Easy Solid Perfume

December 30, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A unique alternative to store-bought scents, homemade solid perfume is easy to make with minimal ingredients. By making your own, you can customize …

Read moreDIY Easy Solid Perfume
3 tubes of a homemade lip balm (2 clear and one red) with a closeup of one on its side

DIY Homemade Healing Lip Balm

December 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soft and soothing, this easy, homemade lip balm can be whipped up in just a few minutes and will help support the healing of chapped lips and skin. …

Read moreDIY Homemade Healing Lip Balm
homemade dandelion infused lotion bars surrounded by dandelion petals

Dandelion Lotion Bars (& Homemade Dandelion Oil)

October 1, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with an infused dandelion oil to soothe irritated skin, these homemade lotion bars are a convenient, non-messy way to moisturize your skin. Over …

Read moreDandelion Lotion Bars (& Homemade Dandelion Oil)
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Easy Lotion Bars

September 29, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make and environmentally friendly, lotion bars are the ideal no-mess solution for nourishing your skin with zero-waste naturally. Why make …

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Overhead view of an emulsified body butter in a jar.

Emulsified Body Butter

September 25, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Nourish and protect your skin with this thick and creamy emulsified body butter that is rich with natural oils and butters with added water to help …

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A jar filled with a creamy, smooth, DIY whipped body butter.

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

September 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Nourish your skin with a whipped body butter that’s simple to make. If you want to make your own natural products, but aren’t quite ready …

Read moreWhipped Body Butter Recipe
A bottle of a homemade lice spray with a nit comb and a wooden comb

Homemade Lice Prevention Spray (and Natural Remedies)

September 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Help keep lice away with this easy homemade lice prevention spray made with essential oils. Also, learn how we rid ourselves of lice naturally. While …

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homemade cucumber extract in a bottle near a cucumber and some cucumber slices.

Homemade Cucumber Extract

August 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Anti-inflammatory and nourishing to the skin, cucumber extract is a useful ingredient for homemade cosmetics. It’s simple to make and provides …

Read moreHomemade Cucumber Extract
Aloe being strained from homemade aloe oil going into a bottle with a funnel and strainer

Why and How to Make Aloe Oil

July 31, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With numerous benefits for skin and hair, aloe oil is perfect for use in many homemade cosmetics. Learn why and how to make it and how to use it. What …

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A bottle of homemade after sun lotion in front of an aloe leaf and a lavender flower

Homemade After Sun Lotion

July 24, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soothe irritated skin and replenish its moisture after a day in the sun using this homemade after sun lotion that nourishes skin with aloe and other …

Read moreHomemade After Sun Lotion
3 different bottles of a homemade body shimmer oil

DIY Body Shimmer Oil

July 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Give your skin a luminous glow with an easy, DIY body shimmer oil that will also nourish your skin. Depending on the color chosen, you can also give …

Read moreDIY Body Shimmer Oil
A bottle of homemade sea salt spray on a ledge by the beach.

DIY Sea Salt Spray (For Beach Waves Year Round)

July 17, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Get those tousled, beachy waves, or the texture that you get in your hair after a day at the beach, without the damage, using this DIY sea salt spray. …

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Natural Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin

June 16, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soothing, yet effective, this natural homemade deodorant stick works without baking soda nor coconut oil and uses zinc to help combat odors for those …

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A bottle of homemade liquid Castile soap in a soap dispenser next to a washcloth.

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with only olive oil, this pure liquid Castile soap is easy to make and mild. It’s perfect for face and body, and for cleaning around the …

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a bottle of clear liquid soap made with coconut oil

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

May 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

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Two menstrual cups, one green Sckoon and one pink generic placed on square wooden platters with a floral bag behind them.

Menstrual Cup: Everything You Wanted to know…

May 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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What is the menstrual cup (aka. period cup)? How do you use it? Why would you want to? Find out about this sustainable women’s product. One of …

Read moreMenstrual Cup: Everything You Wanted to know…
A dab of homemade moisturizer on a fingertip in front of an airless pump bottle

Homemade Moisturizer for Oily, Acne Prone Skin

April 30, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own facial moisturizer isn’t difficult, and it can save you a lot of money. Learn to make a homemade moisturizer for …

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Homemade hair gel squirted from a silicone tube onto a small wooden plate.

Easy Homemade Hair Gel (With or Without Aloe Vera)

April 29, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Define your curls and waves naturally with this easy homemade hair gel that can be made with or without aloe vera. It’s the perfect simple hair …

Read moreEasy Homemade Hair Gel (With or Without Aloe Vera)
Overhead view of a jar full of homemade hair gel made out of flaxseed next to a spoonful of flaxseeds

Nourishing DIY Flaxseed Hair Gel

April 24, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Style and nourish your hair with this homemade flaxseed hair gel. It’s perfect for defining curls and waves, but also helps style hair when …

Read moreNourishing DIY Flaxseed Hair Gel
Two bottles of a homemade conditioner next to a wooden comb and a washcloth.

Easy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair

April 23, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Take control of the ingredients that go into your hair products by making them at home. This easy, DIY hair conditioner uses natural ingredients to …

Read moreEasy DIY Hair Conditioner for Natural Hair
a homemade lotion being squirted onto a wooden spoon

How to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it

April 17, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make an easy, basic homemade lotion that is the foundation for many different types of cosmetics. It can be customized to suit different …

Read moreHow to Make a Simple, Homemade Lotion and How to Customize it
Several jars of lotion being made- showing different states of being emulsified. Behind them is an immersion blender. In front of them in a finished lotion and a bowl of emulsifying wax.

Beginner’s Guide to Emulsifiers

April 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of the most important ingredients in cosmetic formulation, emulsifiers allow you to combine water-based and oil-based ingredients, forming a …

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comparing a red pH strip to the pH chart

The Importance of pH in Cosmetics

March 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Knowing the pH is important when formulating cosmetics. Why, though, is it important? How should you test it? And how do you adjust it when needed? …

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