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Little DIY Luxuries 🤎
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items Discover simple homemade beauty and personal-care recipes you can make yourself, from coconut oil deodorant and DIY toothpaste to perfume rollers and hair conditioner. A curated collection of ingredients, tools and supplies for creating your own litt...
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01 — DIY Deodorant
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02 — DIY Toothpaste
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03 — DIY Perfume Roller
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04 — DIY Hair Conditioner
01 — DIY Deodorant
Everything you need to make a simple homemade coconut oil deodorant, from the basic ingredients to optional essential oils, amber storage jars and labels. A small DIY personal-care project for creating your own everyday deodorant at home. 🤎
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The main base for this homemade deodorant recipe. Choose a white coconut oil for this DIY; if yours is solid, work it with a fork until it becomes soft and paste-like before mixing.
Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, 54 fl oz – Unrefined, Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, USDA Organic & Non-GMO, Natural Cooking Oil, Hair Oil & Skin Oil
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Arrowroot powder is combined with the coconut oil to create the main texture of the deodorant. You’ll need ⅓ cup for the recipe.
Jiva Organics Organic Arrowroot Flour (Powder) 2 Pound Bag - Raw, Non-GMO, Gluten Free
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A small amount of baking soda is added to the deodorant mixture. The recipe uses ½ teaspoon, so this larger bag will give you plenty for multiple batches.
Pure Original Ingredients, Baking Soda, 2 Lb | For baking, cleaning, and deodorizing around the home
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An optional way to add fragrance to your homemade deodorant. Essential oils should be properly diluted before topical use — don't apply them directly to the skin undiluted. Choose a skin-appropriate oil and use only a small amount in the recipe.
PURA D'OR Organic Sweet16 Essential Oils Aromatherapy Box Set, 10mL x16 | Diffuser Blends, Gift-Ready Wood Case, USDA Certified, 100% Pure, Massage, DIY Beauty, Home Fragrance, Relaxation Routine
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A simple option for storing the finished deodorant. The amber glass jars give the DIY a beautiful, clean look and work especially well if you prefer applying the deodorant from a small jar rather than using a stick container.
8 oz Glass Jars with Lids, 3 Pack Small Amber Glass Jars with Black Lids | Leakproof, BPA-Free, Empty Glass Containers with Blank Labels for Sample, Cream, Lotion, Honey, Powder
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A fun finishing touch for labeling your homemade deodorant jar. Add the name of the recipe or your own little DIY label to make the finished product feel more personal and organized. 🤎
200 Chalkboard Labels for Food Containers, Reusable Black Stickers with Chalk Marker, Removable Pantry Chalk Board Jar Labels Stickers for Glass Jars, Storage Food Mason Jars, Kitchen Organization
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An optional addition to the homemade deodorant recipe. Vitamin E can be added in a small amount if you want to experiment with the feel of the finished mixture. Choose a product intended for topical/cosmetic use.
PURA D'OR ORGANIC Vitamin E Oil 70,000 IU Blend for Skin & Face, 4oz | Ultra-Nourishing Hydration, USDA Certified, Jojoba, Argan, Almond, Avocado, Body Massage, Cuticles, Nails, Fast-Absorbing
02 — DIY Toothpaste
The simple ingredients and supplies for making our homemade coconut oil toothpaste, including coconut oil, baking soda, xylitol and optional peppermint oil. Finish the DIY with a small amber glass jar for easy storage. 🤎
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The main base for this homemade toothpaste recipe. You'll need 4 tablespoons of coconut oil for one batch. If the coconut oil is firm, let it soften enough to mix easily.
Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, 54 fl oz – Unrefined, Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, USDA Organic & Non-GMO, Natural Cooking Oil, Hair Oil & Skin Oil
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Baking soda is one of the three main ingredients in this simple recipe. You'll need 2 teaspoons for one batch.
Pure Original Ingredients, Baking Soda, 2 Lb | For baking, cleaning, and deodorizing around the home
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Xylitol adds sweetness to the homemade toothpaste without using regular sugar. The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons.
NOW Foods, Organic Xylitol, No Added Ingredients, 1 lb
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An optional addition if you want your homemade toothpaste to have a fresh minty flavor. Only use peppermint oil according to the product's directions for appropriate oral use; essential oils should not automatically be assumed safe to ingest or use u...
Viva Doria 100% Pure Peppermint Oil, Food Grade, Made in USA, 1 Fl Oz | Premium Essential Oil • Undiluted & Steam Distilled • Fresh, Cool & Refreshing Aroma
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A practical little container for storing the finished toothpaste. The airtight amber jars also fit beautifully with the warm, natural aesthetic of the Little DIY Luxuries collection. 🤎
2oz Airtight Glass Jars with Lids, 3 Pack Amber Empty Small Cosmetic jars | Small Cosmetic Containers with Inner Liners, Leak-Proof Travel Jars for Lotions, Scrubs, and Candle Making, Labels & Spatulas
03 — DIY Perfume Roller
Everything you need to make a simple homemade perfume roller — from amber roll-on bottles and jojoba or sweet almond oil to essential oils for creating your own fragrance blends. Mix and match your favourite scents to make a little everyday luxury th...
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The perfect little containers for your homemade perfume blends. Amber glass roll-on bottles are compact, reusable and easy to keep in your handbag, on your vanity or in your travel essentials.
PrettyCare 4 Pack Amber Glass Oil Roller Bottles for Essential Oils 10ml, Roll On Bottles with Stainless Steel Roller Ball Leak-Proof Perfume Travel Refillable Bottle Empty, Beauty & Personal Care
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One of the carrier oil options for this DIY perfume roller. Fill the roll-on bottle with jojoba oil, then add your favourite essential oils to create your own fragrance blend.
Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil, 100% Pure Cold Pressed for Face & Hair, 8oz | Natural Moisturizing Carrier for Skin & Nails, Softening, Hexane & Fragrance Free, Non-GMO Unrefined, Fast Absorbing
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A second carrier oil option for the perfume roller. Sweet almond oil creates a simple base for experimenting with different essential oil combinations.
Seven Minerals, Pure Cold Pressed Sweet Almond Oil - Big 32 fl oz Bottle - Unrefined &100% Natural - For Skin & Hair, with No Added Ingredients - Perfect Carrier Oil for Essential Oils
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A fun way to experiment with different scent combinations. Choose individual oils you enjoy and mix and match them to create your own personalized fragrance. Always follow the specific essential oil's recommended topical dilution and usage instructio...
MAYJAM Tea Tree 20 Pcs Pure Essential Oil Gift Set, for Diffuser, Humidifiers, Skin Care, Massage, Fragrance Oil Scent for DIY Candle and Soap Making, Gift for Friend (5ML)
04 — DIY Hair Conditioner
The ingredients and supplies for making our homemade hair conditioner with coconut oil, BTMS-50, glycerine, jojoba oil and aloe vera gel. Optional Vitamin E and vanilla essential oil can be added for a personalized finishing touch. 🤎
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The coconut oil base for this homemade conditioner recipe. You'll need ¼ cup for one batch. Melt it gently together with the BTMS-50 in a heat-safe container using a water bath.
Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, 54 fl oz – Unrefined, Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, USDA Organic & Non-GMO, Natural Cooking Oil, Hair Oil & Skin Oil
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The conditioning emulsifier used in this recipe. You'll need 50 g for one batch. Melt it together with the coconut oil in a gentle water bath until fully incorporated.
6 oz BTMS 50 Conditioning Emulsifier for Making Leave-in Conditioner | Premium BTMS 50 Conditioning Emulsifier Granules, Higher Activity Than BTMS 25,Suitable for Making Lotions, Shampoos and More
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Add â…› cup of glycerine after melting the coconut oil and BTMS-50. Mix it well with the jojoba oil before adding the aloe vera gel.
100% Organic Glycerin - For Skin & Hair - Food Grade - USDA Certified - Not From Palm Oil - Perfect Skin and Hair Moisturizer - 4 Fl Oz
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A lightweight oil included in the homemade conditioner recipe. You'll need â…› cup, added together with the glycerine after the coconut oil and BTMS-50 have melted.
Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil, 100% Pure Cold Pressed for Face & Hair, 8oz | Natural Moisturizing Carrier for Skin & Nails, Softening, Hexane & Fragrance Free, Non-GMO Unrefined, Fast Absorbing
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The main water-based ingredient in this conditioner recipe. You'll need 1 cup of aloe vera gel. Add it after the oils and glycerine have been mixed, then stir thoroughly.
Aloderma 99% Pure Aloe Vera Gel - 10.6oz Pump
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An optional addition to the recipe. Add a small amount once the mixture has cooled sufficiently, following the directions for your particular Vitamin E product.
PURA D'OR 70,000 IU Organic Vitamin E Oil Botanical Blend, 4 fl oz | Ultra-Nourishing Hydration, USDA Certified, Jojoba, Argan, Almond, Avocado, Body Massage, Cuticles, Nails, Fast-Absorbing
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An optional addition to the recipe. Add a small amount once the mixture has cooled sufficiently, following the directions for your particular Vitamin E product.
MAYJAM Vanilla Essential Oil for Diffuser Aromatherapy DIY Soap, 1.01fl.oz | Vanilla Oil for Skin, Long Lasting Scents Essential Oils for Candle Making, Ideal for Home Office Yoga Use
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A practical option for storing the finished conditioner. The amber glass also fits beautifully with the warm, natural aesthetic of the Little DIY Luxuries collection. 🤎
8 oz Glass Jars with Lids, 3 Pack Small Amber Glass Jars with Black Lids | Leakproof, BPA-Free, Empty Glass Containers with Blank Labels for Sample, Cream, Lotion, Honey, Powder