Making our own natural skincare products is a fun and creative hobby that we can enjoy from the comfort of our own homes.
The beautiful thing about this hobby is that once you understand the basics and know where to get accurate and reliable information – plus a few good recipes – you can make some amazing products for a fraction of the price of shop-bought brands.
Plus, when it comes to occupying, entertaining and educating our children, learning to make a few simple products is an absolute winner!
Kids tend to love making biscuits, pancakes and cakes and they also usually love arts and crafts. There’s so much fun to be had at home with children, and the memories this creates is something to be savored – for our kids and ourselves!
How about making some simple skincare products?
If you are looking for some new activities to try, here are seven simple, DIY cosmetic recipes that you can make with your children.
If you do try these products out, please make sure to properly supervise your children and ensure you follow the recommended safety precautions.
If you’d like more recipes to make with your kids, take a look at our Natural Bath Products short class, which contains 25 wonderful recipes, or our Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products, which contains over 120 recipes!
1) Simple cocoa butter lip balm
This is such a soothing and nourishing lip balm, yet very quick, easy and inexpensive to make! Check out the recipe here: Make your own lip balm.
2) Lip gloss
Create a professional quality natural lip gloss at home! Discover the formula and how to make it: DIY Natural Lip Gloss Recipe.
3) Rose and Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles
Similar to bath bombs with the addition of nourishing cocoa butter. Easy and fun to make: Rose and Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles.
4) Foaming Orange, Frankincense and Sandalwood Mineral Bath Soak
This luxurious mineral bath soak is unique in that it will foam when sprinkled into the bath water, creating beautiful bubbles. It’s easy to make and creates a gorgeous and impressive product. You could change the essential oils for something more suitable for children, for example 1% orange and 1% lavender.
Find the details here: Foaming Orange, Frankincense and Sandalwood Mineral Bath Soak.
5) Shower scrub bars
These are solid bars full of wonderful shea butter and cocoa butter that moisturise and exfoliate all at once. Take one in the shower and emerge with glowing silky soft skin! Read more: How to make shower scrub bars.
6) Super simple whipped shea body butter
Only three ingredients are needed for this fun, whipped body butter: Simple shea body butter recipe.
7) Detoxifying clay face mask
This is a fun project for teenagers. Let them choose the most suitable clays and essential oils for their skin type: How to make a Detoxifying Clay Face Mask.
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