What I will be making next... a body spray!!!

CLICK HERE to see the recipe I will be using. Not sure which essential oil I will add yet, any suggestions?

If you have problems viewing the link, the basic ingredients/instructions are:
1/4 Cup high quality vodka or pure grain alcohol
10 drops essential oil of your choice
1 1/4 cups distilled water
1/2 cup witch hazel extract

I found lots of different recipes for this, surprisingly most of them contain vodka, I wonder what role that plays? The links to those are below

RECIPE 2
RECIPE 3

I think this is going to make quite a bit of spray, so I would like to find an essential oil that smells "manly" enough that my Husband could use it... hmmm....

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Final Review on Homemade Bronzer

 CLICK HERE to read parts, price, and my first thoughts on making the bronzer.

Those are the brushes I use. They have several different sets available depending on what you need and are very affordable.

My Final Thoughts:
Cons- Takes some trial and error to get the right color. Not "compact" meaning it is a very loose powder which can make application a little more tedious.

Pros- Again, easy to make, chemical free, and most importantly, it works! I love the bronze color/shimmer that it gives. It takes some getting used to, learning how to apply it properly and how much of each spice to use (i.e. if you want a darker color you may want to add more cocoa or nutmeg).

Overall- I am going to continue using it because it really works. I think it is going to be an ongoing experiment for a little while until I get it "perfect." I am considering re-making it, but attempting to make it more compact (by actually smashing it down in a compact and letting it set). Not sure if it will work, but I think that with the essential oil binding it, it may... Also, I really do like the color I get with it. It is very subtle and very natural. There is no "orangey" look that you get from some store-bought bronzers. I also like that it is highly adjustable. If I want a daytime look I can just sprinkle some cornstarch in the lid and mix it with the rest for a lighter glow. Finally, I love that it is completely made up of spices. Besides being inexpensive, I can wear it morning til night without worrying about my skin and what's going into my pores. 


*I am also experimenting with adding different creams to see if I can make kinda of a liquid foundation/moisturizer... will update!*


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First thoughts on making an Oil Facial Cleanser

CLICK HERE for information on why I chose to make this, and where I got the "recipe" from.

Parts and Price
Organic Castor Oil: $3.99
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $7.99
Total: $12 (approx. prices vary dramatically depending on size and brand)
*Keep in mind, you can use your oils of choice including:  jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and flaxseed oil (better for oily skin) or almond oil and evening primrose oil (better for dry skin).*


The Process: Easy enough! Just mix the oils together!


Complaints: If you don't have any oils at your house already, can be an investment.


Compliments: Easy to make and ingredients were easy to find.


Performance: We shall see!
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