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Making Your Own Cosmetics

August 25th, 2010 pickpurchase

Beauty often comes with a price tag, and these days with many people looking for ways to save money, finding alternatives to your favorite cosmetic products is a must. One way to cut down on costs is to use homemade products that can achieve the same look as designer high end products. With a little creativity, you may be surprised to find you may even like some of these home remedies more!

More and more people are dyeing their hair themselves to save on the cost of a salon. While the home kits cost significantly less than salon treatments, they still have many dangerous chemicals and can really add up if you frequently use them. It is not surprising that many people would rather use something they make themselves where they can control the ingredients used. One popular home remedy for lightening hair is to apply lemon juice on your hair and expose it to sunlight to bring out natural highlights. You can also use tea and coffee if you are looking for ways to darken it. By making your own hair dye you don’t only have to not worry about harsh chemicals, but it can also save you hundreds of dollars per year.

Another way to save money is to make your own lip stick. All you need are a few good lip gloss recipes. A little vaseline and your favorite flavorings are all you need to get a great tasting product that costs literally pennies to make. You can reused old lip sticks by melting them together to also save money and reduce waste.

Another place to save is by making your own skin care products. Those with dark pigmentation spots can find many skin lightening recipes to help remove freckles or other blemishes. You can often make your own facial cleansers using products from the grocery store.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the results you want. With a little creativity, you can make your own personal cosmetic line that is inexpensive and safer.

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