Sweets – Really Helpful in Creating Our Own Cosmetics

You may wonder why I am so obsessed with all these natural ingredients, homemade recipes for beauty and so on. Well, let me tell you where it started. Last year I was very short on money at a certain time, and, due to my passion and job I wanted to stay up-to-date when talking about makeup, cosmetic products, body lotions, creams, body butters and all the other beauty products that come to mind. So, I started reading a lot about the power of the natural ingredients.

Sweets, ok, maybe not the best recommendation when it comes to diet, but, here they are, helping us create delicious cosmetic products. Easy to make and even more easy to use.

Chocolate Lip Gloss

• 1 1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
• 1/2 tsp coconut oil
• 1/8 tsp vitamin E oil
• 1/4 tsp grated chocolate or 3 small chocolate chips

In a double boiler or microwave heat the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E oil until melted.

Stir in the chocolate chips and keep stirring until melted and well blended. Pour into small container and allow to cool before using.

Cinnamon Soap

• Unscented glycerin soap
• 10 drops cinnamon oil
• 1 drop red food coloring (optional)

In a heavy saucepan, melt the glycerin soap over low heat until liquefied.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cinnamon oil and food coloring until well mixed. Pour the soap into a mold and let set for 3 hours or until hardened. Makes one 4-ounce bar.

Cooling Summer Body Spray

• 1 tbs. witch hazel
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1 tsp. cucumber extract
• 1 cup water

For a refreshing cool feeling, make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle and spray onto skin.

Honey Hand Cleanser

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon liquid soap
• 1/4 cup almond or walnut oil

Combine the ingredients and mix until smooth. You can create about 1/3 cup.

Tangerine Bath Salts

• Chamomile– 2 drops
• Lavender–7 drops
• Tangerine–9 drops
• Sea Salt–3 tbsp
• Baking Soda– 2 tbsp
• Borax–1 tbsp

Add sea salt, baking soda, borax and oils to jar. Gently shake to mix, mix well. Add to tub of running water.