Posted by Les Mauvaises Herbes
Whether for Christmas, a birthday, or just for fun, making small products to give as gifts can be really enjoyable! (But honestly, we'll admit we were thinking about Christmas when writing this article, hahaha! You'll understand why when you read our suggestions.)
So we've prepared our ideas for body care products (some very easy to make, others a bit more complex) that make beautiful gifts for your loved ones.
We promise, after this, people will always be pestering you for gifts! 😉
Would you like to give gifts on a budget? Visit our eco-friendly gift idea post!
Recette · Beginner
Nourishing body pains
Here is our very simple and popular nourishing bars recipe. As this product is solid, simply rub it on your skin after your bath or shower. The bar melts slightly on contact, allowing for easy and quick application. Beautiful nourished skin ahead!
Préparation10 min
Conservation12 months
Rendementvaries
Recette · Intermediate
Beetroot Foaming Exfoliating Butter
A superb body scrub recipe that you can use directly in the bathtub. Its key ingredients? Beetroot powder (moisturizing and rich in vitamins C and E, which help maintain skin elasticity) and mango butter (very emollient and softening). It makes you want to try it.
Préparation15 min
Conservation6-12 months
Rendement125 ml
Mini Solid Shampoos and Conditioners
Has your mother-in-law expressed a desire to change some of her consumption habits towards minimalism, but she doesn't know where to start? Why not offer her a homemade solid shampoo and/or conditioner? She'll discover their many benefits: fewer chemicals, fewer plastic bottles, more beautiful soft hair!
Recette
Lavender and Calendula Bath Salts
Lavender and calendula bath salt is an excellent way to naturally create a fragrant, relaxing, and nourishing bath. A simple, minimalist, and eco-friendly recipe, at your fingertips. That's our specialty, after all!
Préparation15 minutes
Conservation6 to 12 months
Rendementabout 560 ml
Recette · Beginner
Mango, castor, and hemp whipped butter for hair (and body)
Is your mane looking sad? You're not alone. When my hair is particularly dry, I like to turn to more nourishing treatments to give it a boost: hot oil treatments, clay masks, or whipped vegetable butter masks. I'm sharing a recipe for a hair nourishing butter that is creamy, super nourishing, and simple.
- Marie
Préparation20 min
Conservation12 months
Rendement120 ml
Recette · Intermediate
Blue pea bath bombs
Who hasn't enjoyed a relaxing moment in a nice bath? Okay, legend has it that some people don't like baths and are more of the "shower" type, but it's like those who don't like chocolate – you have to be wary of them! Haha!
To make a bath even more special, we've gotten into the habit of preparing bath bombs in advance and storing them in a jar so we always have some on hand for stressful days. It's like a chamomile infusion (or an aspirin), but for the body!
Préparation25 min
Conservation6-12 months
Rendement4 to 6 bombs
Recette · Beginner
Festive Body Scrub
We all know about dry skin in winter! To maximize hydration, it's important to exfoliate to free the epidermis from dead skin cells. There's nothing better than doing it with a homemade, festive exfoliating salt!
A simple and *fancy* recipe that makes a great gift.
- Audrey
Préparation5 min
Conservation6-12 months
Rendement250 ml
Recette · Intermediate
Nourishing Cocoa Butter Bath Bombs
Is the cold weather and heating tough on your skin? This bath bomb recipe will make your bath water nourishing and softening thanks to the oats, chamomile, and cocoa butter they contain. A real treat for your skin!
- Marie
Préparation20 min
Conservation6-12 months
Rendementabout 10 bombs
Recette · Advanced
Fir and geranium body cream
There are some recipes so incredible you want to eat them, like this one. What makes it so incredible is the balsam fir macerate it contains. It smells like cotton candy and sweets, no joke. Mixed with geranium and bergamot, it’s absolutely divine.
Préparation45 min
Conservation12 months
Rendement100 ml
