When you buy toiletries off the shelf, you can never be completely sure that they contain pure ingredients. That’s why it’s time to think about easy DIY toiletries you can make at home.
Toiletries are extremely important, and nothing feels as good as using good quality products. Not only do they leave your body and hair feeling smooth and silky, but they also ensure that you look healthy at all times.
So, if you are tired of store-bought products that probably have too many chemicals, here are 5 easy DIY toiletries you can make at home.
1. DIY Natural Deodorant (For Sensitive Skin)
You will need the following.
- 5 drops of organic tea tree oil
- 3 organic green tea bags
- 2 drops of geranium oil
- 1 drop of eucalyptus oil
Procedure
Simply steep the green tea bags in 1 cup of water for around 10 minutes and then leave the bag in the cup until it is lukewarm. Cover this in order to keep in the steam.
Next, blend all the ingredients together and store in the fridge. You can use this on your skin and it can last at least 1 month.
2. Shampoo
Wow, how great would it be to make your own shampoo? This is a must-have product in almost all homes. Here is our recipe.
You will need the following.
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups of water
- Cornstarch – this is optional for thickening
Procedure
Mix the baking soda with the water, varying the amount of water used for how thick you want your dry shampoo to be. If you want it even thicker, then add some cornstarch to the desired thickness.
You can also include any essential oils you want to get a variety of delicious smells.
3. Hair Rinse
You will need the following.
- 1 Organic Lemon
- 1 Organic Cucumber
Making this hair rinse is so easy. Simply peel the cucumber and lemon, and put them in a blender. Mix this to the desired consistency. It is simply great for hair and it’s that easy.
4. Deep Conditioner
You will need the following.
- ½ of a mashed ripe avocado
- ½ tsp olive oil.
- 3 drops of lavender or rosemary essential oils.
Mix all of the ingredients together. You must then use the mixture right away. Leave the mixture in the hair for around 10 minutes.
5. Oil Hair-Conditioning Treatment
You will need the following.
- 2-4 tablespoons of jojoba, olive, or coconut oil
- Essential oils of choice (optional)
Procedure
Warm the base oil and mix in any other essential oils. You can use a glass jar set in a pot of hot water to do this.
Dampen hair. For longer or thicker hair, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the oil mixture. For hair that is short or fine, use only 1/4 teaspoon of the mixture. You can also choose what’s best for your hair by using as much as you feel is right.
Heat will facilitate the conditioning processes so if you can, sit in the sun. Leave on for 1 to 2 hours and then shampoo out and rinse.
Shaving Cream
You will need the following.
- Shea Butter – 4 tbsp
- Coconut Oil – use sustainable coconut oil – 3 tbsp
- Sweet almond oil – 2 tbsp
- Pure essential oil – lavender is the best – around 10 – 12 drops
Procedure
Set up a glass bowl over a pot of simmering hot water. Turn down to the lowest heat, add shea butter and coconut oil, and let them melt. Once melted remove from heat. Add almond oil and essential oils and stir.
Place in the fridge to solidify. When the mixture has hardened, mix with a handheld mixer until it is the texture of frosting. Leave to settle for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Why Make DIY Toiletries?
The beauty of choosing to make DIY projects as opposed to simply purchasing a product is that you get to use what you think is healthiest for you. And most importantly, you get to choose the quality of your ingredients.
Always ensure that you test a little bit on your skin or hair before diving deep into your creations – as you should do with all toiletries. After making your new products, you can even print out labels and personalize your bottles.
Conclusion
With these DIY toiletry recipes you can feel happy about the fact that you’re cleanest, most pure things on the most valuable property you have – yourself.
