More and more people are making their own cosmetics. The reason: Those who make their own products know what's in them and can also express their creativity. The trend for "green," "ethical," or as I like to call it, "conscious beauty" is growing significantly. Finally, I love it! It's no wonder that homemade natural cosmetics, so-called do-it-yourself (DIY), are becoming increasingly popular.
That’s why it’s worth making your own natural cosmetics
There are many good reasons to enter the world of DIY natural cosmetics and get involved yourself:
- You know exactly what is contained in the products
- You can adapt the ingredients to your preferences, avoid allergies etc.
- There are no limits to your creativity
- You save packaging #lesswaste
- You save money
But despite all the freedom and creativity, there are some important points to consider when making DIY natural cosmetics to ensure your natural cosmetics are safe to use. I've compiled the most important information for you in these articles:
The 6 important basic rules for making natural cosmetics at home
Beware of online DIY – how to make safe DIY cosmetics
Shea butter: A raw material that should not be missing in any mixing kitchen
If you are planning to set up a small (or even larger) mixing kitchen for your cosmetics, unrefined shea butter One of the raw materials that shouldn't be missing from your inventory. Not only does it add consistency to recipes, it also has many benefits for skin health.
Especially people like you and me, with the desire for a holistic, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle, find themselves drawn to DIY natural cosmetics and everything that goes with it. Once you start exploring this exciting topic, it's hard to get away from it (for real!). Welcome to the "DIY Conscious Beauty Universe"!
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Your Sandra
Natural cosmetician & founder SHEA YEAH
