Multipurpose DIY Beauty Products
Some of us like to use beauty products for the feeling of beauty and pampering. Others like to use beauty products to serve some sort of function. Many like a blend of both functionality and comfort.
Everyone likes to know that what they put on or in their body is helpful, or at the very least, not harmful. Whether you fall into the category of beauty and pampering or functionality and purpose, here are some beauty products you can make that do both.
Bug Repellent Lotion
Fragrant, floral lotions can add a dose of aromatherapy to your beauty routine. However, the aromas can also attract pests in the summertime. You can stop mosquitos and hornets from thinking you are the fragrant floral goddess by swapping out your usual moisturizing regimen with a bug repellent lotion.
Mix peppermint or lemongrass oil with coconut oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, or a natural, unscented base lotion. Apply topically or use a spray bottle to spritz it on yourself before going outdoors. The lotion or oil saturates your skin to maintain your healthy summer glow, while the strong herbal smell keeps pests at bay. You can also throw in a touch of cocoa powder as a natural bronzer. If the pests are a constant problem despite your efforts, visit pestcontrolreviews.com to make them disappear for good.
Create Your Own Shampoo
When your hair gives you grief, either by being too oily or too dry, it can be challenging to correct the problem. Salon grade and specialty shampoos, while helpful, are often expensive and unrealistic for a limited budget. Retail brands often make a lot of promises, but fail to deliver results while being pumped with unhealthy fillers.
There are numerous variations to DIY shampoos, including ones that you can make in advance and blends that must be put together at the time of use. If you have a dry scalp, you may use a blend of oils. If you have oily hair, you might use a clay base with a blend of essential oils and herbs. Using DIY shampoo can save you money in the long run while addressing your specific needs.
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are often considered a beauty product, as their sole intention is relaxation and restoration. However, you can bring your bombs to the next level by incorporating products that are beneficial to your health.
For example, not only is Epsom salt a great exfoliator, but it also soothes aching muscles. Lavender essential oil can have a therapeutic effect that reduces stress and blood pressure. Olive oil nourishes the skin, making it smooth and healthy. All this while laying back in the tub with a glass of wine and a good book.
Make-Up
You may be thinking, “how can makeup have a function other than to make you look good?” Most commercial makeup products sit on your skin all day and clog your pores and this can lead to excessive oil production and acne. Creating your own makeup allows you to make a product that breathes and adds natural vitamins and minerals to your skin.
Using cocoa powder, zinc oxide, charcoal, aloe vera, and arrowroot powder, you can create anything from foundation to mascara. Different powdered herbs can make eyeshadow, while beeswax and natural dyes create moisturizing lipsticks. You just need to be careful that you aren’t using something near your eyes that could cause irritation. In a pinch, your DIY face powder can become dry shampoo.
Fortunately, there are numerous companies that make reliable, natural beauty products if you have neither the time nor desire to DIY. However, trying it on your own offers endless customization options and cost savings.
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