Inexpensive DIY Beauty Products

Instead of buying EXPENSIVE beauty products at the drugstore, here is a list of DIY beauty products that are better for you (less harmful ingredients) and cheaper (WAY CHEAPER) products:

• Dandruff Shampoo

Crush two generic aspirins in your shampoo. Wash you hair as you normally do.

• Silky legs

Mix sea salt with olive oil (I put my Himalayan pink sea salt into a herb grinder to make it finer consistency.) and rub over legs. Rinse and followup with Organic Coconut Oil as a moisturizer.

• Glowing face

Use baking soda and water for a easy and face brightening scrub.

• Chapped lips

Mix coconut oil and sugar  and apply on lips. Massage in and wash off for softer lips.

• Whiter teeth

Apply activated charcoal on teeth. Brush for 5 mins. (set your timer) and rinse. Your teeth will be two shades lighter.

• Hair masks

Mix one avocado, coconut oil, and yogurt to hair. Cover with a plastic shower cap (I use disposable ones) and leave on when you take your shower. Rinse off at the end. Wow!  Works wonders for soft and shiny hair.

• DIY Shampoo (check out my blog on the no-poo shampoo here)

Mix a couple of tablespoons of baking soda with water and use as a shampoo. No suds but all the bad stuff (chems) is what causes the suds, and then follow up with a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in warm water as your rinse. Don’t worry about the smell, it leaves when your hair dries. Removes all the built-up products in your hair and leaves it super clean and shiny.

• Face mask

Mix one tablespoon of honey (I use local organic Florida honey.) with one egg yolk. I apply to my face and leave on for 10 mins. Wash and go.Great moisturizer.

• Toothpaste

Fluoride has been linked to thyroid disease so I have eliminated that ingredient from my toothpaste. I use this toothpaste and when I want to really whiten up my teeth I mix a dab of the toothpaste with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide just enough to make a think consistency about a dab will do ya…and brush my teeth. Great for the gums, too.

• Face toner

Witch Hazel is inexpensive and a wonderful toner to use on your skin. No need to pay over $20.00 for toner. Witch Hazel is easy going on your skin and great for dry, oily or combination skin.

• Mouth wash 

Use aloe vera juice as a natural mouth wash, moisturizer and face cleanser. A entire bottle costs around $5.75

• Eye makeup remover

Olive oil is a great makeup remover and it moisturizes as it cleans.

• Moisturizer

Shea butter is a white, fat extract from the nut of the African shea tree, and is used as a moisturizer. You can order shea butter here.

• DIY Lip gloss

Here is a healthy and preservative-free lip balm recipe.

Beeswax – You can buy online here CLICK HERE.
Coconut Oil (you can find at any grocery store)
Vitamin E Oil
Peppermint Oil (or any scented essential oil)
Lipstick or Crayons for color
Plastic pots (I purchased at Michael or you can order here. POTS)

Take 1 Tbsp of bees wax and 2 Tbsp of Coconut oil (can use shea butter instead) and put in a microwavable mixing cup. Microwave on low until just melted and stir together. Add 5 drops of Vitamin E oil, 1 small piece of red crayon or any color from an old lipstick (you can leave this part out if you just want clear.), 5 Drops of essential oil (I like peppermint but feel free to use any kind you like.) Pour into plastic pot. Put into refrigerator until hard. Now ready to use.

Here are two great books on DIY products.

Download the Free PDF 10 Amazing Health
Benefits of Coconut Oil.