How To Make Your Own Natural Cosmetics

"Natural cosmetics have limited shelf lives. They can turn rancid and get moldy without the proper care and attention. This is the downside to DIY cosmetics. Store bought skin care can last for years without any outward sign of decay but don’t expect your natural handmade products to behave in the same way.

For the sake of convenience and economics, it is great to have something that will last and last, but really, decay is a natural part of life. Accept it, don’t fear it. Bacterial growth of the kind we can see, is just natures way of saying “hey there, throw me away, my time is up”. To my mind, anything that won’t go off, is not natural. Your creations should be made in small batches and used frequently with most of them being kept in the fridge to increase longevity. To avoid spoilage from microbes, all containers must be thoroughly sanitized. Avoid dipping your fingers into finished products, use a tiny spatula, popsicle stick, toothpick or cotton wool bud instead. The basic guidelines are simply: treat your natural cosmetics with the same common sense that you treat your natural food."

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