Over the last year I have had a lot of fun making different products.  Surprisingly, it is not that hard.  Most of the recipes I have tried involve some mixing and melting.  If you have all the ingredients on hand, it is really quite simple. 

I’m sure there are many more complicated recipes than the ones I have tried, so far I have not run into much trouble at all.  If you have any desire to make your own body products, please don’t be intimidated, give it a try. 

A few weeks ago I put together some homemade deodorant (pictured above).  It works quite well.  And I LOVE knowing what is in it.    Click here for the recipe.

I also tried some Green Tea lotion.  This one was a little more time consuming.  It turned out great!  I really liked it.  Unfortunately, I should have stored it in the refrigerator.  Because it does not have preservatives, it doesn’t keep very well.  Oh well, live and learn! Click here for the recipe.

Homemade lip balm is also quite simple and fairly quick. Click here to see the recipe we used.  Your friends will be so impressed when you give them a tube of homemade lip balm!  (I buy the lip balm containers from Mountain Rose Herbs - look under bulk ingredients).

Another easy one is non-petroleum jelly. Click here to see step-by-step instructions.

The fun about most of these recipes is that the kids have been able to help.  I am excited for them to learn how to make these things.  It is good for them to know that they can do it if they want to.

What products have you made (or would like to make) at home?

~Stacy
P.S.  I buy most of my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs.  Their prices are reasonable and service is great.  I highly recommend them!