"HOW TO" RECIPES
Want to Make Your Own Cosmetics? It’s easier than you think! by Jan Benham MFHT, IFPA
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odour of the human body. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources, many being synthetic.
In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions."
Definition from Wikipedia, 2012
My own journey into making cosmetics began back in 1982, as an Aromatherapist and Holistic Health Practitioner; I wanted to be able to mix essential oils not just into carrier oils but also unscented creams and lotions that were free from petroleum by-products and parabens.
They were just not available at that time, so began a life long research that resulted in two books: ``The Creamy Craft of Cosmetic Making``, 1996 and ``The Baby Boomers Beauty Bible``, 2004. At around the same time back in 1995, I also started teaching courses on how to make cosmetics at the Institute of Aromatherapy in Toronto, Canada.
The courses have grown to such an extent that the original cosmetic making courses have developed into a comprehensive cosmetic making diploma course which includes the making of cold pressed soap, makeup (foundation, lipsticks, eye shadows etc) and a full range of skin, hair and body care products.
So why make your own Cosmetics?
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odour of the human body. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources, many being synthetic.
In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions."
Definition from Wikipedia, 2012
My own journey into making cosmetics began back in 1982, as an Aromatherapist and Holistic Health Practitioner; I wanted to be able to mix essential oils not just into carrier oils but also unscented creams and lotions that were free from petroleum by-products and parabens.
They were just not available at that time, so began a life long research that resulted in two books: ``The Creamy Craft of Cosmetic Making``, 1996 and ``The Baby Boomers Beauty Bible``, 2004. At around the same time back in 1995, I also started teaching courses on how to make cosmetics at the Institute of Aromatherapy in Toronto, Canada.
The courses have grown to such an extent that the original cosmetic making courses have developed into a comprehensive cosmetic making diploma course which includes the making of cold pressed soap, makeup (foundation, lipsticks, eye shadows etc) and a full range of skin, hair and body care products.
So why make your own Cosmetics?
- There are so many people around with allergies, perhaps you are one of those people? With making your own cosmetics you will know exactly what is in them.
- By using only pure essential oils, natural colourants such as, infused carrot root oil, micas and oxides, herbal extracts and pure natural vegetable oils, such as jojoba and coconut. You can create cosmetics that are safe, environmentally friendly and pure.
- You do not need to test your products on animals therefore; by making your own cosmetics you do not support the testing on animals that many pharmaceutical companies do.
- Furthermore, you will also realize huge monetary savings by not purchasing expensive department store brands. The average woman in the UK spends £500 a year buying makeup, 25% of those women spend in the £1000’s. This makes the business of supplying customers with natural alternatives a sure success.
Imagine a healthy and youthful complexion for yourself, family and friends.
Imagine launching a new business selling online, at craft fairs and markets.
Imagine expanding your existing practice, selling your own range of natural products made from scratch.
Imagine launching a new business selling online, at craft fairs and markets.
Imagine expanding your existing practice, selling your own range of natural products made from scratch.
NATURAL HEALTH CARE RECIPES
SKIN CARE RECIPES
Seaweed in Cosmetics
Nourishing Lotion Bar Recipe
How to Make Makeup Recipes:
Pressed Eye shadows
Lipsticks
1. How to Make 100% Natural Lipsticks
2. How to make lipstick, lip pencil & lip balm using our pre-blended lipstick and pencil bases
Cosmetic Pencils - Eyes and Lips
How do I achieve a bright, Matte Lipstick
Essential Oils in Makeup
Liquid Lipstick with Silicone
Body Care Recipes:
"No See Um" Bug Spray
Natural Deodorant - 2 Recipes: Spray and Solid
Nourishing Lotion Bar Recipe
How to Make Makeup Recipes:
Pressed Eye shadows
Lipsticks
1. How to Make 100% Natural Lipsticks
2. How to make lipstick, lip pencil & lip balm using our pre-blended lipstick and pencil bases
Cosmetic Pencils - Eyes and Lips
How do I achieve a bright, Matte Lipstick
Essential Oils in Makeup
Liquid Lipstick with Silicone
Body Care Recipes:
"No See Um" Bug Spray
Natural Deodorant - 2 Recipes: Spray and Solid