With the current coronavirus pandemic placing a number of restrictions on our usual hair and skincare routines, it makes sense that many of us are becoming curious about DIY beauty. Whether it's the desire to simply get creative while in quarantine, or to have some tools to turn to in case our favourite products run out, it never hurts to have some expert-approved home-made beauty tricks in our arsenals. And when it comes to body lotions in particular, making your own at home is much easier than you'd think. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DIY BODY LOTION AT HOME FOR DRY SKIN Almond Butter Body Cream "This is a great skin-conditioning body treatment cream—and especially great for stretch marks!" explains Hayward. "With its combination of cocoa butter, high amounts of fatty acids to nourish skin and improve elasticity, alongside the skin-smoothing and protecting vitamin E and deeply nourishing and soothing sweet almond oil, the skin can maintain valuable moisture to look and...

Nigerians love to eat plantain chips. It`s one of the yummiest snacks in the world! Some Nigerians do not only eat them but also sell. It can add thousands of Naira to your monthly income. Plantain chips can provide you a fortune if you invest enough efforts in your business. This article provides you a complete guide how to make plantain chips for sale. 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Plantain Chips Business It requires almost no capital. When you start any business, it usually requires months or more to gather enough capital to begin. When you make plantain chips for sale, you can sell them while keeping your full-time job. Your monthly salary would be enough to buy ingredients and sell chips in small quantities. It requires no special equipment. Your kitchen can be your working ground. Many other kinds of business require some tools to make the products. In the case of plantain chips, you probably only need your kitchen tools. You can start f...

The bigger your family is, the more laundry you probably have to do. And the cost of laundry detergent for all those loads of whites, darks, delicates, sheets, and towels can really add up. That's why many people turn to homemade laundry detergent. It requires just a few ingredients that are much less expensive to purchase separately, rather than buying a premixed solution. Plus, DIY laundry detergent is quick and easy to put together, and it cleans just as efficiently as the store brands. Follow these simple steps to make your own powdered laundry detergent. This detergent is safe for both standard and high-efficiency washing machines, as it's a low-sudsing formula. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Box grater Measuring cup Rubber gloves Materials Borax Washing soda (sodium carbonate) Pure bar soa...

The first time I heard the phrase “homemade deodorant” I’m pretty sure I laughed. And rolled my eyes. And had all sorts of “she’s crazy!!!” thoughts going through my head. I mean, seriously – homemade deo? How weird can you get? Deodorant is one of life’s essential products that should only come from the most trusted chemist.Funny how things change. Deodorant…a troubled start… The first time I made my own homemade deodorant I’m pretty sure I laughed then, too. But it was more of a “wow, I’m the crazy one now and it’s AWESOME” laugh. But truthfully, my first experience with homemade deodorant was painful. Like, really painful. I have super sensitive skin and the stuff just burned. For hours. I was told that some people have this problem and to give it time for my skin to adjust. So like a ninny (ha! who says “ninny”? Apparently I do.) I kept torturing my sad little arm pits with the homema...

DIY Laundry Soap Recipe Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe Traditional laundry supplies are loaded with toxic ingredients like sulfates, fragrances, phenols and more. Some of them even contain chemicals irritants like petroleum distillates which can be linked with major diseases like cancer or lungs related disease Homemade laundry soap recipes will not only help you save money but also get rid your home of toxic chemical cleaners. They are great for laundry sensitive skin. Homemade detergents smell like natural and not of artificial scents that are added to commercial detergents for fragrance. Here is a list of some great homemade laundry soap recipes that will prevent you from any allergy from soap: Recipe 1: Homemade Laundry Soap recipe Ingredients: Washing Soda, Borax Powder, Bar Soap, Baking Soda Grate the bar soap and ground it into a smooth mixture Now mix 2 parts was...