Homemade Cosmetics Recipes
Aloe Vera Lip Gloss1 tsp. aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. petroleum jelly
Mix together in glass bowl and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on high in the microwave
will yield about 1/2 ounce.
Apricot Citrus Lip Balm1 t Beeswax (5 ml)
1 t Apricot kernel oil (5 ml)
1 t Calendula oil (5 ml)
Few drops essential oil of Lemon or orange
1. Melt the beeswax. Add the apricot and calendula oils, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from the heat while stirring and when partly cooled, add the
essential oils.
3. Store in a small glass pot or jar.
Fairy Dust Glitter Gel
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon glycerin
1/4 teaspoon fine polyester glitter (any color, available at most craft stores)
5 drops any fragrance oil (optional)
Mix aloe and the glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in the polyester glitter, optional
fragrance and optional color.
Honey Lime Lip Gloss
7-8 tsp. sweet almond oil
2 tsp. beeswax
Vitamin E capsule
1 tsp. honey
5 drops lime flavoring or essential oil
Small container with lid
Miscellaneous items: microwave- safe bowl, microwave, straight pin, wire
whisk, spoon
1 Melt the oil and beeswax in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
2 Remove the mixture from the microwave. Pierce the vitamin E capsule with
the straight pin and whisk the contents of the capsule, honey, and flavoring into
the mixture until it is set.
3 Spoon the finished lip gloss into the small container.
Nail Whitener1 denture tablet
1 cup warm water
Soak fingers (and even toes, if you want!) in mix for 10 minutes. Throw
mixture away after use
Undereye Circle LightenerTo lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth
and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye
cream.
Vanilla Lip Gloss1 1/2 Tablespoon Petroleum Jelly (or UN-petroleum jelly at health food stores)
1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
1 teaspoons sweet almond oil
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
double boiler or microwave
Heat this gently over a double boiler for a few minutes, until well combined and
warmed through. Or, put in a microwave-safe plastic or glass dish and heat on
low heat for a minute, stir, and heat for another 20 seconds and stir again. If
you're just doing a single recipe, this is all you'll need to heat the mixture before
bottling. If you're making large quantities, microwave for a little longer.
Spoon or pour the vanilla lip gloss mixture into tiny glass or plastic containers
and store in the fridge to harden slightly.
Foot Care Recipes
Beach Sand Foot Scrub
2 Tablespoons Canola or olive oil
2 Tablespoons beach sand
3-5 drops rosemary oil
Combine and mix into a paste using a fork. Massage scrub onto
feet, concentrating especially on problem areas. Rinse off with
warm water and pat dry.
Exfoliating Foot Mask
1/2 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. coarse salt
1/2 C. unscented body lotion
4 T. aloe vera gel
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Slide feet into mixture and
rub, beginning at toes, working up to heel and ankle. Do one foot at
a time, rinsing in a separate bowl of warm water.
Lemon Soak for Dry Feet1 large bowl warm water Juice of 1 lemon Add lemon juice to
warm water in bowl. Soak feet for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a pumice
stone to gently slough away dry skin.
Refreshing Peppermint Foot Gel
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1/2 tablespoon peppermint oil
Combine ingredients in a bowl or in a large cup. Mix with a whisk
or fork and massage mixture on feet until absorbed
