Worth the effort...

There are a few reasons to go through the hassle of making your own bath and body products.  If you're like me, it's really no hassle at all- in fact it's a ton of fun!  It's like art-meets-science class in the kitchen and you get a great reward in the end.

The first and foremost reason behind creating your own products (at least for me) is knowing each and every single thing that is in it.  You know if it's fresh, organic, locally harvested.  You know all the things it does not contain- possible allergens or irritants, or simply stuff that is straight up bad for you.  You can make educated decisions on what to use for preservatives (a definite must).

I love the creative science behind making things like lotions and creams.  Testing oils and other ingredients and making discoveries for myself as to what works for my body.  I feel like a kid in a candy store when I start to pick out fragrances or essential oils.  I love pulling up my sleeve at work and making people touch my super soft elbows (haha).  It makes me feel good that I can make something that I can't get in a store.  It's way better than anything I could get at the store!!

Tonight I'm planning on whipping up some eye/face cream using Kokum Butter and Jojoba and whatever other nice oils I have around that are safe for my tempermental skin.  I have slightly sensitive, slightly acne prone skin.  If I'm careful with the oils I choose I don't seem to have problems.  But as it is winter, and just out of plain old curiosity- I'd like to see what kind of eye cream I can come up with.  I made toner last night with AHA, which turned out great.  I'll post up recipes tomorrow and take some pictures this time!


I'm once again gonna suggest to anyone who hasn't - please go check out Point of Interest! I have suggested pretty much everywhere I could to go read her blog.  It's fascinating stuff, science and fun all mixed together.