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Things I've done using ideas from or inspired by Pinterest.
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Homemade deodorant  2T beeswax(melted) 3T coconut oil(melted) 2T arrowroot powder 2T baking soda Essential oils of your choice   Mix all ingredients well and pour into clean, dry deodorant container to cool. Pop, Coconut Oil, Cleaning, Essential Oils, Homemade Deodorant, Deodorant Containers, Deodorant, Oils, Baking Soda
Homemade deodorant 2T beeswax(melted) 3T coconut oil(melted) 2T arrowroot powder 2T baking soda Essential oils of your choice Mix all ingredients well and pour into clean, dry deodorant container to cool.
Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner  Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and distilled water in a clean, empty bottle.  Shake before each use and apply with cotton ball to freshly cleansed face.  Follow with moisturizer.  I am using this on my sensitive, acne-prone skin so will update description after some time has passed and I see how it works!:)  Vinegar smell fades after it dries.;) Paris, Moisturiser, Emollient, Fragrance Free Products, The Balm, Bottle, Empty Bottles, Moisturizer, Health And Beauty
Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and distilled water in a clean, empty bottle. Shake before each use and apply with cotton ball to freshly cleansed face. Follow with moisturizer. I am using this on my sensitive, acne-prone skin so will update description after some time has passed and I see how it works!:) Vinegar smell fades after it dries.;)
Mildly Exfoliating Oatmeal & Baking Soda Facial Cleanser  Combine 2 parts finely ground oatmeal(I used a coffee grinder) with 1 part baking soda in a dry container.  Mix well.  When ready to cleanse your face, take approx 1 tsp of powder mix and add water to make a paste.  Apply to face and massage for approx 30 seconds.  Rinse and pat dry.  Follow with toner and moisturizer. Diy, Pasta, Cleanser, Baking Soda Bath, Baking Soda Facial, Baking Soda Face, Baking Soda Toothpaste, Baking Soda Cleaning, Baking Soda Uses
Mildly Exfoliating Oatmeal & Baking Soda Facial Cleanser Combine 2 parts finely ground oatmeal(I used a coffee grinder) with 1 part baking soda in a dry container. Mix well. When ready to cleanse your face, take approx 1 tsp of powder mix and add water to make a paste. Apply to face and massage for approx 30 seconds. Rinse and pat dry. Follow with toner and moisturizer.
DIY Spa Gift - (friends, family, teacher, etc)  I put homemade lotion and bath salts(I haven't made those myself yet, so these are store-bought) in pint-sized jars with scrapbook paper cut out and placed between the lid and ring to make it pretty.  Tied them off with ribbon and a little tag telling what they are.  Included a homemade lip balm as well.  Could add chocolate/coffee or something fun when put in the basket.:) Bath Salts Diy, Diy Spa Gifts, Bath Salts Homemade, Homemade Bath Products, Bath Salts, Jar Gifts, Homemade Lotion, Homemade Spa
DIY Spa Gift - (friends, family, teacher, etc) I put homemade lotion and bath salts(I haven't made those myself yet, so these are store-bought) in pint-sized jars with scrapbook paper cut out and placed between the lid and ring to make it pretty. Tied them off with ribbon and a little tag telling what they are. Included a homemade lip balm as well. Could add chocolate/coffee or something fun when put in the basket.:)
Grampa's Healing Balm  1/2c Shea butter 1T beeswax 1/4c coconut oil 2T avacado oil 2T sweet almond oil 6T aloe gel 1T grapeseed oil 1tsp honey 1/2-1tsp glycerin 1/2tsp vit e oil  Several drops melaleuca essential oil  Melt the shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler.  Blend all ingredients while melted butter is still warm and pour into clean dry container. Perfume, Healing Balm, Melaleuca Essential Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Diy Lotion, Diy Essential Oils
Grampa's Healing Balm 1/2c Shea butter 1T beeswax 1/4c coconut oil 2T avacado oil 2T sweet almond oil 6T aloe gel 1T grapeseed oil 1tsp honey 1/2-1tsp glycerin 1/2tsp vit e oil Several drops melaleuca essential oil Melt the shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler. Blend all ingredients while melted butter is still warm and pour into clean dry container.
Cocoa butter lip balm  3 tsp cocoa butter 3 tsp coconut oil 2 tsp beeswax 1 tsp Shea butter 1/4 tsp vit e 1/2tsp honey  Essential oil   Melt beeswax and cocoa/shea butters in double boiler.  Add all other ingredients and melt.  Stir thoroughly and then pour into containers to harden. Fruit, Lip Balm, Cocoa, Honey, Cocoa Butter, Melt
Cocoa butter lip balm 3 tsp cocoa butter 3 tsp coconut oil 2 tsp beeswax 1 tsp Shea butter 1/4 tsp vit e 1/2tsp honey Essential oil Melt beeswax and cocoa/shea butters in double boiler. Add all other ingredients and melt. Stir thoroughly and then pour into containers to harden.
Aloe Shea lotion  2T Shea butter melted 2 T grated beeswax melted 2T avacado oil 2 1/3T almond oil 1tsp honey 1tsp glycerin 1/4tsp or so vitamin e oil Essential oil   Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl while beeswax and Shea butter are still in liquid form and mix with hand mixer.  Put in clean dry containers and enjoy. Hand Mixer, Lotion Recipe, Vitamin E Oil, Cream Lotion, Diy Bath Products, Glycerin, Vitamin E
Aloe Shea lotion 2T Shea butter melted 2 T grated beeswax melted 2T avacado oil 2 1/3T almond oil 1tsp honey 1tsp glycerin 1/4tsp or so vitamin e oil Essential oil Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl while beeswax and Shea butter are still in liquid form and mix with hand mixer. Put in clean dry containers and enjoy.
Chamomile Conditioning Rinse  3/4 c hot distilled water infused with chamomile tea(steep for 30 min) 1 1/2 T Castile soap 3/4 T glycerin 1/3 tsp honey 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tap apple cider vinegar Essential oil of your choice   Mix well and put in empty shampoo or pump bottle.  Apply to wet hair an let sit for 5-10 min.  Rinse and shampoo hair as usual.  Makes hair soft and full of body.:) Olive Oil, Cider Vinegar, Castile Soap, Conditioner, Homemade Beauty, Soap Making, Distilled Water, Chamomile Tea
Chamomile Conditioning Rinse 3/4 c hot distilled water infused with chamomile tea(steep for 30 min) 1 1/2 T Castile soap 3/4 T glycerin 1/3 tsp honey 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tap apple cider vinegar Essential oil of your choice Mix well and put in empty shampoo or pump bottle. Apply to wet hair an let sit for 5-10 min. Rinse and shampoo hair as usual. Makes hair soft and full of body.:)
Shea body butter  1 c Shea butter 1/2c coconut oil 1/4c avacado oil 1/4c sweet almond oil Few drops vitamin e oil Few drops essential oil  Melt Shea butter & coconut oil in double boiler.  Let cool for a few min, add other oils and stir.  Place in freezer for a few min so the mixture starts to solidify, then whip with hand mixer.  Place in clean, dry container and enjoy.:) Body Butter, Scrubs, Desserts, Mixers, Shea Body Butter
Shea body butter 1 c Shea butter 1/2c coconut oil 1/4c avacado oil 1/4c sweet almond oil Few drops vitamin e oil Few drops essential oil Melt Shea butter & coconut oil in double boiler. Let cool for a few min, add other oils and stir. Place in freezer for a few min so the mixture starts to solidify, then whip with hand mixer. Place in clean, dry container and enjoy.:)
Sunscreen SPF 20  1/2c Shea butter 1c coconut oil 1/4c sweet almond oil 6T zinc Few drops vitamin e oil  Melt Shea butter & coconut oil in double boiler.  Let cool for a few min, add other oils and stir.  Place in freezer for a few min so the mixture starts to solidify, then whip with hand mixer.  Place in clean, dry container and enjoy.  **Be careful not to inhale the zinc powder!** Sunscreen, Sunscreen Spf, Spf Sunscreen
Sunscreen SPF 20 1/2c Shea butter 1c coconut oil 1/4c sweet almond oil 6T zinc Few drops vitamin e oil Melt Shea butter & coconut oil in double boiler. Let cool for a few min, add other oils and stir. Place in freezer for a few min so the mixture starts to solidify, then whip with hand mixer. Place in clean, dry container and enjoy. **Be careful not to inhale the zinc powder!**
Shea butter lip balm  3 T Shea butter 2 T coconut oil 2 T almond oil or avacado 2 T beeswax 1 tsp honey Few drops vitamin e oil Few drops essential oil  Melt Shea butter, beeswax & coconut oil in double boiler.  Add the remaining ingredients and stir.  Pour into empty lip balm containers while still in liquid form. Shea Butter Lip Balm, Lip Balm Containers, Diy Lip Balm
Shea butter lip balm 3 T Shea butter 2 T coconut oil 2 T almond oil or avacado 2 T beeswax 1 tsp honey Few drops vitamin e oil Few drops essential oil Melt Shea butter, beeswax & coconut oil in double boiler. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pour into empty lip balm containers while still in liquid form.
Repainted Wooden Dresser-garage sale find.  White with metallic charcoal top and knobs.  I highly recommend Rustoleum spray paint vs Krylon.  I used both but Rustoleum went on more even.;) Home Décor, Garages, Rustoleum Spray Paint, Wooden Dresser, Rustoleum, Charcoal Tops, Ombre Dresser, Knobs, Dresser
Repainted Wooden Dresser-garage sale find. White with metallic charcoal top and knobs. I highly recommend Rustoleum spray paint vs Krylon. I used both but Rustoleum went on more even.;)
Candy in a Mason Jar gift idea...use the lid to cut a circle out of scrap paper and place between lid and ring.  Tie on some ribbon, and it makes a cute, inexpensive gift for Teacher Appreciation or whatever else you choose!;) Gifts, Teacher Gifts, Teacher Appreciation, Mason Jars, Crafts, Inexpensive Gift, Crafty, Inexpensive
Candy in a Mason Jar gift idea...use the lid to cut a circle out of scrap paper and place between lid and ring. Tie on some ribbon, and it makes a cute, inexpensive gift for Teacher Appreciation or whatever else you choose!;)
Honey Lip Balm  2T grated beeswax, 4T coconut oil, few drops vitamin E oil, few drops essential oil, 1tsp honey.  Melt together in double boiler until clear & mix well.  Put melted liquid in lip balm containers and let harden.  Makes about 17 Chapstick sized balms. Lotion Bars, Lips, Lotion, Oil Recipes, Glass Of Milk
Honey Lip Balm 2T grated beeswax, 4T coconut oil, few drops vitamin E oil, few drops essential oil, 1tsp honey. Melt together in double boiler until clear & mix well. Put melted liquid in lip balm containers and let harden. Makes about 17 Chapstick sized balms.
Coconut oil/Grapeseed oil Body Butter-DIY  1c coconut oil, 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil, 3/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil, 3/4 teaspoon honey and a few drops of essential oil(optional...I used sweet orange)....put ingredients in a glass bowl and beat until fluffy...took less than 10 min...store in plastic or glass container with lid. Fitness, Shampoo, Homemade Body Butter, Diy Body Butter
Coconut oil/Grapeseed oil Body Butter-DIY 1c coconut oil, 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil, 3/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil, 3/4 teaspoon honey and a few drops of essential oil(optional...I used sweet orange)....put ingredients in a glass bowl and beat until fluffy...took less than 10 min...store in plastic or glass container with lid.