Do-It-Yourself Solutions
February 23rd, 2008 at 06:51pm Under DIY+ Eco-Solutions
At one point on my life’s journey I wore the (bubbly) hat of a handcrafted soap-maker, creating skin-friendly, natural alternatives to the world of commercial bath products. I’ve always liked the idea of do-it-yourself products made from commonly available ingredients … it still makes me cringe to see containers of bath salts or body scrubs selling for outrageous prices, knowing they contain about 50ยข worth of ingredients (most of which can be found in your kitchen cupboard). No matter how fancy the label or high-end the brand, they are not worth $50. Trust me on this one.
So from time to time be sure to check back to find practical, inexpensive (and eco-friendly) do-it-yourself solutions and recipes for seasonal health woes, skincare issues, cleaning products, and organic gardening.
For example, here’s a link to an easy recipe from WikiHow for a simple make-your-own bath salts.
One caveat: No matter how pretty those chunky bath salts might be in the jar, they do not dissolve readily in the bath water and will feel like little shards of broken glass when you step on them. Ask me how I know. Whether making your own or buying them handcrafted, always look for the ones made with fine-grained salts.
Yours in health …
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