If desired, you may also add a 10 to 15 drops of an essential oil to give your body wash a nice scent, such as lavender, peppermint, chamomile, or orange.

Add 1/2 tsp (2. 5 mL) of vanilla extract to give your body scrub a pleasant scent. [3] X Research source

The best herbs for making lotions at home are chamomile and calendula. They can help with dry skin and promote anti-aging. [5] X Research source You can use essential oils like rosemary and tea tree oil which have anti-inflammatory qualities. [6] X Research source Cedarwood essential oil reduces irritation, ylang-ylang is an effective cleanser, and pomegranate seed oil has anti-aging properties. [7] X Research source Try adding a few drops of peppermint, lavender, lemon, or clary sage essential oil to give the oil a nice scent.

Combine 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of yogurt, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of honey for a moisturizing mask. Whisk egg whites with orange juice and turmeric for a pore minimizing mask. Mix honey with cinnamon and lemon for a calming face mask. Stir raw oats into honey and mashed banana for a redness-reducing mask.

Mix in 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil for a moisturizing shampoo. Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to create a scented shampoo.

Keep in mind that this mixture won’t keep at room temperature. Put it in an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you want something you can spritz into your hair to help detangle it, make a leave-in conditioner.

You can store the hairspray at room temperature for about 6 months, but shake it before each use as the gelatin may separate from the water.

Store the hair gel in an air-tight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Transfer the lip balm to small containers or lip balm pots while it is still warm and let it cool. The lip balm will become solid when it is cool. Apply to your lips as needed.

Make sure that the pigments you use to make eyeshadow are safe to use for eye makeup!

Charcoal will make your mascara black, while cocoa powder will make it brown.