Make your own cosmetics

HonEB · 10-18-2006, 07:26 PM

makeup, hair care, body cleansers and lotions, treatments...
make your own antiaging cream, skin lightening cream, shampoo, conditioner, lipstick, blush...

i notice that there are people where spending at least 100 bucks for products that will only last maybe 1-2 months at the most. why do that unless you are filthy stinkin' rich or want to be cheritable to multimillion dollar cosmetic companies that over charge you cause they know you are stupid enough to pay. maybe stupid is too harsh but i sure feel stupid spending 300 bucks in one year on skin lightening product for my hyperpigmentation when i could make my own (HQ free) for far less.

here are some sites i found over the years that sell natural and synthetic cosmetic ingredients

.
Skin Actives Scientific
Premium ingredients at less than premium prices... Lotioncrafter
https://shop.gardenofwisdom.com/splashPage.hg
Somerset Cosmetic Company: Your Source for Homemade Cosmetics: How to Make Handcrafted Personal Care Products, Toiletries and Cosmetics. We sell Cosmetic Ingredients, Books, Containers, Tools
Soap Making, Skin Care, Aromatherapy and Herbal Information Library - FNWL
Essential Oils Online - Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Products

if you can bake a cake from scratch then you can make your own cosmetics. you will need a few supplies, practice and a bit of proper mixing knowlege but there are alot of forums that can help. some of the sites i gave above have their own forums and a little research will go a long way. im looking to expand this list so if you know any good sites that sells cosmetic ingredients can you please name them.

bad cat · 10-19-2006, 02:30 AM

This sounds great

Thanks so much for sharing.

necole · 10-19-2006, 03:39 PM

thanks i have been on make your own cosmetics before great site.

HonEB · 10-19-2006, 07:14 PM

no problem. i hope they help.
i used to use murad products. but they are so expensive but they worked great. but then i realized that i would buy the same actives and make my own products for much less. the only problem is with mixing. there is a proper method to mixing everything but when you first start out it can be a bit confusing. but there are alot of posted recipes on the sites i listed above so it helps alot. also the are directions on how to properly mix certain ingredients.

goodlooking · 10-23-2006, 08:13 PM

thanks for the great info.

ip87 · 11-02-2006, 02:46 PM

wow....that's a great tips. It sure save $ when you make your own cosmestic.

evanonsense · 11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

wow! this info is of great help to anyone who wants to save $$$ ;-p

goodlooking · 11-03-2006, 08:53 PM

I'm actually going to try to make my own stuff. Thinking of getting started with body care products. I'll keep the board posted on my success or failure.

HonEB · 11-07-2006, 01:15 AM

wow goodlooking. please post your recipe when if everything works out. thanks. im glad everyone is the sites ive shared.

HonEB · 11-30-2006, 12:07 AM

i just added 1 new site. look above.The Chemistry Store.com - Serving The Hobbyist, Student, School and Industry. i got it from another forum called brighter skin. enjoy.

vtoodler · 12-01-2006, 06:56 PM

this looks cool. By the way, HonEB, we don't see ya around much--good to have you back.

10-18-2006, 07:26 PM	#1
HonEB SCT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 22	Make your own cosmetics makeup, hair care, body cleansers and lotions, treatments... make your own antiaging cream, skin lightening cream, shampoo, conditioner, lipstick, blush... i notice that there are people where spending at least 100 bucks for products that will only last maybe 1-2 months at the most. why do that unless you are filthy stinkin' rich or want to be cheritable to multimillion dollar cosmetic companies that over charge you cause they know you are stupid enough to pay. maybe stupid is too harsh but i sure feel stupid spending 300 bucks in one year on skin lightening product for my hyperpigmentation when i could make my own (HQ free) for far less. here are some sites i found over the years that sell natural and synthetic cosmetic ingredients . Skin Actives Scientific Premium ingredients at less than premium prices... Lotioncrafter https://shop.gardenofwisdom.com/splashPage.hg Somerset Cosmetic Company: Your Source for Homemade Cosmetics: How to Make Handcrafted Personal Care Products, Toiletries and Cosmetics. We sell Cosmetic Ingredients, Books, Containers, Tools Soap Making, Skin Care, Aromatherapy and Herbal Information Library - FNWL Essential Oils Online - Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Products if you can bake a cake from scratch then you can make your own cosmetics. you will need a few supplies, practice and a bit of proper mixing knowlege but there are alot of forums that can help. some of the sites i gave above have their own forums and a little research will go a long way. im looking to expand this list so if you know any good sites that sells cosmetic ingredients can you please name them. Last edited by HonEB; 10-18-2006 at 09:13 PM.

10-19-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
bad cat SCT Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 272 Rep Power: 25	Re: Make your own cosmetics This sounds great Thanks so much for sharing.

10-19-2006, 03:39 PM	#3
necole SCT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 14	Re: Make your own cosmetics thanks i have been on make your own cosmetics before great site.

10-19-2006, 07:14 PM	#4
HonEB SCT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 22	Re: Make your own cosmetics no problem. i hope they help. i used to use murad products. but they are so expensive but they worked great. but then i realized that i would buy the same actives and make my own products for much less. the only problem is with mixing. there is a proper method to mixing everything but when you first start out it can be a bit confusing. but there are alot of posted recipes on the sites i listed above so it helps alot. also the are directions on how to properly mix certain ingredients. Last edited by HonEB; 10-19-2006 at 10:03 PM.

10-23-2006, 08:13 PM	#5
goodlooking SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 16	Re: Make your own cosmetics thanks for the great info.

11-02-2006, 02:46 PM	#6
ip87 SCT Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 14	Re: Make your own cosmetics wow....that's a great tips. It sure save $ when you make your own cosmestic.

11-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#7
evanonsense SCT Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: Make your own cosmetics wow! this info is of great help to anyone who wants to save $$$ ;-p

11-03-2006, 08:53 PM	#8
goodlooking SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 16	Re: Make your own cosmetics I'm actually going to try to make my own stuff. Thinking of getting started with body care products. I'll keep the board posted on my success or failure.

11-07-2006, 01:15 AM	#9
HonEB SCT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 22	Re: Make your own cosmetics wow goodlooking. please post your recipe when if everything works out. thanks. im glad everyone is the sites ive shared. Last edited by HonEB; 11-07-2006 at 01:18 AM.

11-30-2006, 12:07 AM	#10
HonEB SCT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 22	Re: Make your own cosmetics i just added 1 new site. look above.The Chemistry Store.com - Serving The Hobbyist, Student, School and Industry. i got it from another forum called brighter skin. enjoy. Last edited by HonEB; 11-30-2006 at 12:09 AM.

12-01-2006, 06:56 PM	#11
vtoodler SCT Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 889 Rep Power: 32	Re: Make your own cosmetics this looks cool. By the way, HonEB, we don't see ya around much--good to have you back.

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