Let me get you started!
You will need to have a few basic ingredients that can be used in many different recipes to create your own diy skin care and beauty products. It can seem overwhelming at first, but I’m here to take you step by step through the process!
I’ve been making my own soap and skin care products for several years. I’ve made mistakes and learned where to find the best resources and ingredients.
Start small and figure out if you really enjoy creating your own products or not. Don’t be tempted to buy more ingredients to “save” money on shipping only to discover that you don’t really like how a recipe turned out.
I prefer to use a scale to weigh my ingredients. You can find a scale at a soap making store, Amazon, or a hardware store. It’s also really useful for baking as many bakers weigh ingredients in lieu of using measuring cups.
Here’s a good basic list of ingredients. Some you may already have in your pantry. You do not have to buy all of these ingredients to begin. I always check to see what ingredients that I have on hand first, and if I am missing an ingredient, which one will be most cost effective and can be used in various recipes.
STAPLE INGREDIENTS
- Essential Oils (lavender, frankincense, copaiba, geranium, carrot seed, just to name a few favorites in skincare, there are many amazing essential oils to use in skincare, however do not feel that you have to use them if you are just starting out as they can be expensive)
- Shea butter (or cocoa butter)
- Vitamin E oil
- Coconut oil (solid and fractionated)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Jojoba oil
- Sweet almond oil
- Witch hazel
- Apple cider vinegar
- Liquid castille soap
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Raw honey
- Aloe vera gel
- Baking soda
- Epsom salt (or Himalayan salt)
- Beeswax pastilles
- Activated charcoal
- Bentonite clay
- Glass and ceramic bowls, measuring cups etc.
You can find all my favorite spots to shop for ingredients on my Resources page.
Costco also has some great pricing on Coconut oil, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar etc…
You may also find these at your local health food store, health food section or on Amazon.
