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Thinking of making the switch to homemade products? This list of beauty swaps is a great place to kick-start your journey into handmade products for your face and body!
WHY HOMEMADE BEAUTY PRODUCTS ARE IMPORTANT
Many times we think of our routine with something homemade. It serves many purposes. First of all, you’re aware of all the ingredients you’re using, and not only that, you can switch out the ingredients to suit your preferences and allergies. It also saves the time to browse through different ones in the market.
All the ideas in this guide are homemade and perfect for anyone looking for a swap that can also turn into a great, heartfelt gift. Pick any from this list that meets your needs.
1. LIP PRODUCTS
If you’re not already using an all-natural lip balm, this is the absolute easiest one to start with. Learn how to DIY your own at home with my homemade balm recipe.
2. BODY LOTION
Body lotion is another easy beauty swap. Since this stuff gets slathered all over and the goal is for it to absorb into your body makes an even better choice to make at home. Learn how to make your own lotion bars here.
3. HAIR CARE
Next up is hair care, and if you want a beauty swap for that, then you should definitely try my rice water for hair, which did wonders for me. You can also learn how to use aloe vera for hair here.
4. NAIL CARE
Nails are the most overlooked ones. With multiple nail extensions and nail paints going around, they do deserve some care. For them, here’s a herbal nail soak recipe and cuticle oil recipe that you’ll fall in love with.
5. BATH ESSENTIALS
When you settle in for a nice bubble bath, consider how long you soak. Now, think about the ingredients in the bubble bath, bath bomb, or whatever you add to your bath. A 30-minute bath means your skin is getting nice and soft and has plenty of time to absorb everything you’ve added to the bath, which makes the idea of your bath essentials even more important and fun.
DIY It
Calendula and Chamomile Herbal Bath Bombs
DIY Calendula Fizzing Bath Salts
Bath Melts Recipe with Lavender and Shea Butter
With just these easy swaps, you’ll see how much you’ll fall in love with each one of them. Start with one and gradually make your way up; try more of them. All the best!
Hair care is a particularly toxic category in conventional beauty. When you go clean with your hair products, beyond the benefits of dodging parabens, preservatives, and synthetic fragrance, you also get more of the natural oils, butters, and plant extracts that actually work to keep your hair healthy and shiny. (Many of the ingredients—like silicones and polymers—that conventional beauty brands commonly use to make hair look healthy do little to actually condition it.) We’re in love the pure, super luxurious line from Innersense—it leaves hair fantastically healthy and shiny.
I just recently tried Innersense and really like it as well!