If there’s anything people who purchase make-up can tell you, it’s that it is a costly hobby. In Australia, women spend up to $3,600 each on beauty products per year[i] – that’s $300 a month! – and with that alarming figure, you might already be wondering how you can start saving some of that money. Luckily, there’s a trend that has taken the world by storm over lockdown, and that is D.I.Y. beauty products. Since people couldn’t go and buy their favourite products, they’ve had to come up with their own alternatives. And, boy, did they! Now, the internet is brimming with D.I.Y. beauty ideas as social media influencers and beauty magazines help fuel this trend, and we’ve gathered together a few of the best recipes to help you save money – and finally use up some of those things at the back of the cupboard!
Since you are aware and completely in control of the ingredients used in D.I.Y. products, the majority of them are entirely safe. The natural ingredients that many of the recipe’s use are all proven to have health benefits on the skin and are completely safe to use. That being said, this doesn’t automatically mean that all homemade cosmetics are perfect. Several ingredients should be avoided or used only in small doses because they can cause adverse reactions. These include:
Some of these ingredients, such as water, honey and bicarbonate of soda, are okay in minimal doses. Before you follow any recipe, make sure you’ve read the steps, ingredients, and the amounts it calls for. On the whole, homemade beauty products are safe as long as you avoid irritants and anything you know you are allergic to. If you have any side effects while using a homemade creation or after doing so (tingling, itching, acne, flare-ups, etc.), stop using immediately. If symptoms persist, it is best to see a doctor just to be on the safe side.
It might come as a surprise, but the vast majority of items in your cupboards can become an ingredient in a simple cosmetic product. And so easily too! Many of these simple recipes have only one or two steps and provide natural alternatives to beauty products that could set you back quite a few dollars. Don’t be afraid to experiment with them either – many other ingredients have various benefits, and your favourite scents will undoubtedly fit in perfectly.
Adaptable and ideal for all skin types (honest!), this face scrub is a God-send for all your skin problems.
This one-step moisturizer can save you so much on expensive creams and smells lovely! Avocado oil added to the mix will combat the effects of those with dry skin and leave the skin feeling soft and supple.
This simple recipe hardens in the fridge and becomes a solid ‘stone’ that you can use like a regular roll-on deodorant.
Oatmeal is a fantastic skin reliever and works wonders on acne and irritated skin. However, too much honey can cause bacteria, so use this mask at maximum once or twice a week, and stop immediately if you get any side effects.
Another easy one-step hack, this scrub will exfoliate and moisturize that rough skin on the lips in less than two minutes.
This simple guide creates enough scrub for one treatment of both feet and will leave them feeling soft and hydrated – not to mention smelling lovely and fresh!
A beautiful recipe with completely natural ingredients, this mask will bring the bounce back to your hair in less than an hour. Of course, you may require more of these ingredients to cover all of your hair if it’s long or curly. But, if you make too much, you can store the mixture in an airtight container for up to two weeks, so it’s no worry.
Now you know – you can make your own cosmetics from almost anything you can find in the kitchen! So take some time out of your busy life, whip up one of these reinvigorating face scrubs (and the hair mask while you’re at it!) and give you and your skin some much-needed T.L.C. without any of the money worries.
While you’re here, why not check out our range of online beauty courses for a full, comprehensive education on various beauty subjects? We have all you need to update your specialist knowledge in the beauty industry, from nail technology and manicure courses to facial and massage classes.
[i] https://www.beautypackaging.com/contents/view_infographics/2021-06-14/how-much-money-does-australia-spend-on-beauty/#:~:text=The%20figures%20are%20still%20shocking,out%20to%20%24300%20a%20month.
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