However, there are some rules and tips to know before you start making your homemade cosmetics. Origin of raw materials or properties of ingredients are essential points to be mastered before preparing your own recipes. Face cream, clay mask or shampoo, homemade beauty products will soon hold no secrets for you.
Be well equipped for the realization of homemade beauty products
You don’t need a lot of equipment to make your homemade cosmetics. Some tools are still essential. Also, the more you choose quality ingredientswith controlled origins, the more your DIY beauty products will demonstrate their effectiveness.
Acquire the essential equipment for the preparation of DIY cosmetics
To get off to a good start in developing your first beauty products, you need some essential utensils.
- Stainless steel bowls, which will be used exclusively for the preparation of your homemade cosmetics.
- A thermometer to measure the temperature of your skincare recipes.
- A set including a syringe, a spoon and a measuring cup to collect your active ingredients.
- Strips of pH paper, to adapt the pH of your homemade products.
- A small stainless steel whisk, to mix your preparations well.
This kit provides the basics for making homemade beauty products. If you embark on this activity on a regular and diligent basis, you will undoubtedly have sharp cosmetics to develop. You can then acquire hygiene equipmenta mixer dedicated to DIY, molds for solid soaps and cosmetics, etc.
Choose quality cosmetic ingredients for your skin
The quality of the ingredients chosen determines the effectiveness of your beauty products. In specialist shops, the same ingredient is available in a wide range of origins and prices. Find out how choose the right ingredient for your homemade recipes.
Butters and vegetable oils: flagship active ingredients in DIY cosmetics
Coconut oil, shea butter or even sweet almond oil must be chosen with care. Select these ingredients, preferably from organic farming. Extraction by first cold pressing ensures that the active ingredients and their properties are preserved.
Choose neutral bases to easily succeed in your homemade recipes
The neutral bases are preparations that allow the manufacture of all kinds of beauty products. They are composed of aloe vera, shea butter or vegetable oils. Some bases also contain surfactants for the preparation of washing gel or shampoo. Simply add active ingredients and fragrances according to your tastes. Choose neutral bases made with natural and organic ingredients to avoid any controversial ingredients.
Find tips and recipes for making your own beauty products
When you start making homemade cosmetics, it is not easy to find natural recipes that are easy to make and safe for your skin. The best way to make quality beauty products is tolearn from enthusiasts. Find out how to make various cosmetics such as a face or body cream, or hair care.
Follow DIY cosmetics courses and workshops in France
The manufacturing workshops home beauty products are on the rise. In all major cities in France, DIY cosmetics courses are regularly organized. They take the form:
- training courses lasting several days to learn how to make different cosmetics;
- courses of a few hours, for the preparation of a tailor-made natural treatment (cream, shampoo, mask, etc.);
- themed workshops (hair care, organic cosmetics and even homemade make-up).
Resellers of natural ingredients and creators of organic cosmetics offer this type of workshop on their premises. Check with your favorite store to find the home beauty products course ideal.
Consult books on the manufacture of beauty products
Are you looking for easy tips to enable you to start production quickly of your beauty products? Go to a bookstore where you will find many books on the subject of DIY cosmetics. Some books focus on the properties of ingredients, while others focus on homemade beauty product recipes. Discover in particular My green DIY and well-being recipes by Julien Kaibeck or even The practical guide to homemade cosmetics from MyCosmetik.
Respect the essential steps for the safe use of homemade cosmetics
Natural and homemade beauty products are susceptible to bacteria and mold. To avoid contaminating them, you must follow a few simple but essential hygiene rules. You must also be vigilant with regard to the raw materials used and the methods of conservation.
Follow basic hygiene rules for optimal DIY manufacturing
Wash your hands thoroughly and tie your hair back. Get a hygiene kit including disposable gloves and charlotte in a DIY cosmetics shop. Utensils dedicated to homemade beauty products should only be used for this purpose. Do not use your kitchen equipment to make your creams and skincare products. It is advisable to keep your cosmetics in disinfected or, better, sterilized containers.
Know the properties, advantages and defects of cosmetic ingredients
Even a natural and organic ingredient can pose a risk to the skin. You must therefore inform you perfectly on the raw materials contained in your recipes before use.
Essential oils: powerful active ingredients
Essential oils are prohibited for pregnant women and children under six. Due to their high concentration of active ingredients, a few drops of essential oils are enough in the complete composition of a DIY cosmetic. Use a measuring teaspoon or a syringe to precisely adjust the quantities of essential oils.
Butters and vegetable oils: ingredients with many properties
Vegetable oils should be chosen according to your skin type. Oily skin will prefer jojoba oil, which regulates sebum, or black cumin oil, purifying for skin prone to imperfections. Dry skin will love the nourishing action of coconut oil or avocado oil. Shea butter is used to nourish the dry skin of the face, the body, but also the hair.
Store home-made skincare and beauty products
Without preservatives, your homemade beauty products keep up to three days in the refrigerator. Natural preservatives can still extend their lifespan. Grape seed extract or wheat germ oil are suitable preservatives for home cosmetics. In any case, always protect your beauty products from heat and light. By following these few tips, you will produce healthy products, which will last longer.
Right now, calmly start manufacturing of DIY cosmetics. Lip balm, clay mask, solid soaps? the do it yourself is a multi-faceted activity that you just might find yourself passionate about. Making homemade beauty products is very rewarding. Go for it, you won’t regret it!
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