Hello!

DIY beauty products, soaps, cleaning product suggestions anyone? I am a single mother and full-time uni student and recently started making some of my own products to cut costs. I make shower gel that can also be used as hand soap, my own washing powder and have been using coconut oil for a great hair treatment. I also make eye make-up remover too.

I have been on-line and there are a lot of great things to make – but some have a lot of expensive ingredients. So I would love any ideas from anyone for easy and cheap DIY items.

Many Thanks.


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