Homemade Cosmetics
Lately I’ve been thinking about that old saying, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” After reading so much about chemicals in shampoo, soap and make-up, I’d had enough. But I have good news for all you gals out there who like to take matters into your own hands: you can make your own safe, chemical free hand scrub!
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has several recipes for you to experiment with! Here’s one that’s easy to make (although it’ll be tough not scarfing down all the strawberries!):
Strawberry Hand and Foot Exfoliate
Ingredients:
8-10 strawberries
2 tablespoons apricot oil (you may substitute olive oil)
1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher salt or sea salt
Instructions:
Mix together all ingredients, massage into hands and feet, rinse and pat dry. Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid, which aids in exfoliation.
Care to share any recipes of your own?
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Tags: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, exfoliate, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, strawberries
May 29th, 2009 at 11:30 am
More DIY personal care products coming soon— we are collaborating with Frieda, a super cool local artist is willing to share her natural body wash making expertise.