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 Bath Treats eKit, 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!
2) Lip gloss
Just a few ingredients are all you need to make this fun, shimmery lip gloss.
3) Rose and Cocoa Butter Bath Truffles
These are easy to make and fun to use!
4) Foaming Orange, Frankincense and Sandalwood Mineral Bath Soak
You could change the essential oils for something more suitable for children, for example 1% orange and 1% lavender.
5) Shower scrub bars
These are simple to make and luxurious to use!
6) Super simple whipped shea body butter
Only three ingredients are needed for this fun, whipped body butter.
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.
FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES:
HOW TO FORMULATE NATURAL & ORGANIC CLEANSERS
There are many different types of facial cleanser that you can make (or buy) and each is formulated in a completely different way.
In this free video training series we’ll look at the different types of cleansing products in detail so you’ll know how to formulate them for yourself or to sell.
With this training you'll get:
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- The essential theory required to make a natural & organic cleansers
- A free formula for a natural Jelly Cleanser created in our Cosmetics Lab by our team of Cosmetic Scientist
- A free formula for a more simple cleansing balm created in our Cosmetics Lab by our team of Cosmetic Scientist
- A video demonstration showing you how to make a Jelly Cleanser using the free formula we give you! You get to see how it is all done in practice!
- A supplier list so you can buy the ingredients and make your cleansers