There are so many beauty products available in stores these days. And, you have a new product with new features introduced almost every day. However, if you really think about it, the ingredients are pretty much the same. Most of your hair, body and skin products contain ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate, propylene glycol, parabens and phthalates. There are several other complex ingredients that you will find in these products. These chemicals can have several adverse effects with regular use. These effects include cancer, organ disfiguration, allergies, sterility and even hormone imbalance. But, if not these products, what should you use for your skin and body care? 

It is quite simple. Why not make your own beauty products at home with ingredients that you are familiar with and also ingredients that you like? Making natural products or using naturally available ingredients improves the health of your skin and also keeps it younger for longer. When the products you use are toxin free and organic, you will see an overall benefit in terms of health. Also, the varieties of products that you can make at home are so many that you will never be bored of them. 

In addition to all this, making beauty products at home is a lot of fun. You can customize the products and even experiment with new ingredients without the fear of any side effects. There are various ingredients like oils, fruits, herbs, spices and even dairy products that you can use in these products. You should be able to find most of these ingredients in your kitchen or in your garden. So, the natural result of this is that the products are cost effective. You will be able to find the answers to most remedies without bombarding your skin with harmful chemicals. 

Making products at home is also a great hobby. If you want, you can also convert this into a lucrative business once you have found some foolproof recipes. Some of these soaps or lotions also make great gift.