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Homemade Bath and Beauty Gifts

How to Make Your Own Bath and Beauty Products

By , About.com Guide

Check out this collection of homemade bath and beauty recipes that are great for gift giving. Making bath and beauty products is not only easy, but also fun. You just might be able to find everything you need laying around your house right now. Once you make your gift, you can also make a homemade card or gift tag; then, you can use these creative gift wrapping ideas for the perfect finishing touch.

If you make any of these bath and beauty projects, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. You can also get your projects published. You can be one of the first to know when new projects are posted if you take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about crafts with others in the Family Crafts Forum.

Bath Salt Recipe

Bath Salt Recipe
These directions will teach you how to make your own colorful bath salts that make wonderful gifts for everyone you know.

Body Glitter Recipe

Body Glitter Recipe
Learn how you cam mix up a simple batch of body glitter. How much fun!?!?!

Face Paint Recipe

Face Paint Recipe
Before you spend a lot of money on pre-made face paint, try mixing up a batch of this face paint.

Homemade Bubbling Bath Recipe

Home-Made Bubbling Bath Recipe
Learn how you can create your own bubble bath that makes a fun gift or you can enjoy it yourself.

Aches and Itches Bath Salts

These bath salts are made with baking soda, dry milk, epsom salt, and sea salt.

Bath Powder Recipe

Follow these instructions and discover how you can create your own scented bath powder.

Cocoa Lip Gloss

Make your own nummy, chocolate flavored lip gloss using this recipe.

Dry Skin Lotion

Learn how to make up a batch of lotion made with honey, vegetable oil, and lemon juice.

Energizing Bath Salts

Learn how to make your own bath salts made with eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint oils.

Grapefruit Mask

Follow these instructions and learn how to make your own face mask using grapefruit, an egg white, and sour cream!

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