The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy than by gifting homemade cosmetic products? While professional ingredients have their advantages, creating personalized presents from easily accessible components found in your local store is not only fun but also adds a touch of sincerity to your gifts.

Scrub-Souflé for the Body with Natural Whipped Soap

One delightful gift idea is a Scrub-Soullflé for the body. This homemade variation of self-emulsifying scrubs combines the richness of solid soap, nourishing oils, and a gentle exfoliant. Here’s a simple recipe for 150g of this delightful cream-scrub:

Ingredients:

• 50g of solid natural soap with palm or coconut oil (look for ingredients like “cocoate” or “palmitate” for their thickening properties).
• 100g of water (opt for warm boiled water for the homemade version; distilled water can extend the shelf life).
• 35g of coconut oil.
• 5g of glycerin.
• 2-3 Tbsp of ground nutshell or other exfoliant
• 30-40 drops of essential oils (optional for a personalized touch).

The process involves creating a dense base that blends the soap and oils, incorporating water, glycerin, and optional essential oils. Be sure to watch the accompanying video for a step-by-step guide.

Tips and Considerations:

• try shea butter or mango butter instead of coconut butter
• experiment with different essential oil combinations to tailor the scent

Personal Touch and Shelf Life

Creating gifts from local store components adds a personal touch to your presents. While these products may not have the extended shelf life of professional cosmetics, think of them as the equivalent of fresh, homemade baked goods—best enjoyed promptly:) The thought and effort put into crafting these gifts make them truly special.

This holiday season, go beyond store-bought gifts and venture into the world of DIY cosmetic presents. The Cream-Scrub for the body with natural soap is just one example of the wonderful creations you can make with simple, local ingredients. Embrace the impermanence of these gifts as part of their charm, and relish in the joy they bring to your loved ones. For more recipes and ideas check this post – “5 beautiful cosmetic gifts you can craft at home“.

Happy crafting and happy gifting!