{"id":19808,"date":"2013-05-28T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2013-05-28T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/?p=19808"},"modified":"2013-05-07T20:01:01","modified_gmt":"2013-05-08T00:01:01","slug":"save-money-by-making-your-body-care-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/save-money-by-making-your-body-care-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Money with Homemade Body Care Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Lavender-Hand-Cream\"<\/a><\/p>\n

by contributing writer\u00a0Dawn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Over the years, I have become more and more sensitive to products that contain chemicals. Immediately upon entering a room with candles, air fresheners, or laundry detergent, my head begins to hurt, my eyes burn, and my throat gets dry and scratchy.<\/p>\n

As I sought out ways to combat my allergies, I found that organic products were expensive. I soon realized I would not be able to afford the products I desperately needed that would not make me ill. It turns out that making body care products are a huge savings even if you don’t have allergies and sensitivities!<\/p>\n

With the rise of Pinterest, there are no shortage of recipes for body care replacements. I have an entire board devoted to homemade bath and beauty care recipes<\/a>! Quick and easy replacements for everyday items use only a few basic ingredients. Many things I make are created with items I already have in my kitchen!<\/p>\n

Body Wash<\/h3>\n

Making body wash are is a simple way to cut costs on body care products. With a few simple ingredients and a short amount of time, body wash can be created for personal use or gifts!<\/p>\n

Lotions and Body Butter<\/h3>\n

The very first homemade lotion I used was simply extra virgin coconut oil. I use it after showering while I am getting dressed. A little goes a long way. Allow to soak in before you dress to prevent soiling your clothing. For your hands, try this lavender hand cream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sugar Scrub<\/h3>\n

A sugar scrub is merely sugar, a carrier oil and essential oils. \u00a0Try this sugar scrub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shave Oil<\/h3>\n

Use straight coconut oil to shave with. After showering, towel off, only gently patting the legs dry. Then slather on coconut oil and shave regularly. Put on a little more coconut oil once finished and allow to soak in before dressing.<\/p>\n

Body Sprays<\/h3>\n

Body sprays are super easy, too. Mixing witch hazel with distilled water, and your favorite essential oils you can have whatever scent you desire!<\/p>\n

\"baking-soda\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Deodorant<\/h3>\n

Simple deodorants can be made from a mixture of coconut oil and baking soda or arrowroot powder. Essential oils are a nice touch for those used to scented products.<\/p>\n

Shampoo\/Conditioner<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ten years before \u201cno poo\u201d became a hot topic on blogs, the book Curly Girl<\/i> by Lorraine Massey, had many of us with spiral locks throwing away the shampoo. Recently with the rage of going \u201c’poo free,\u201d I have tried baking soda in place of shampoo and the results are amazing! I only do it about once a week.<\/p>\n

Hot Oil Treatments
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My favorite hot oil treatment is equal parts extra virgin olive oil and extra virgin coconut oil with about ten drops of lavender essential oil.<\/p>\n

Air Fresheners<\/h3>\n

Air fresheners aren’t a body product, but they are needed in the bathroom! A cup of distilled water and essential oils in a spray bottle are all you need to keep your bathroom smelling fresh. Scenting a small bowl of baking soda with essential oils is another good option.<\/p>\n

Facial Cleansers and Toner
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The oil cleansing method is not only great for your skin, but it is super frugal too! My oldest son is prone to teenage hormonal acne. By using the oil-cleansing method twice a day, we keep it under control. We dab on a little raw apple cider vinegar as toner and follow with extra virgin coconut oil to complete his routine.<\/p>\n

More frugal posts from Dawn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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