Home-made Shampoo and Conditioner

It's hard to find a cheap SLS free (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) shampoo and this one is very easy to do and great for your hair!

What you will need:

1. Baking Soda
2. Apple Cider vinegar or white vinegar (which ever one you have to hand)
3. water
4. Old shampoo and conditioner bottles which have been cleaned out
5. Funnel

How to make your shampoo:

1. Use your funnel to pour 8 oz. of hot water into your bottle 
2. Add 1 Tbsp. ofbaking soda 
3. replace lid and shake until the baking soda is well dissolved

How to make your conditioner:

1. Once again use your funnel to pour 8 oz. of hot water into your second bottle
2. Add 1 Tbsp. of your vinegar
3. replace lid and shake well

How to use

1. Simply wet hair down
2. Rub in baking soda mix into your scalp 
3. rinse
4. then repeat with the vinegar mix

Tips:

1. it will take your hair some time to get used to the new regime so don't give up!
2. If your hair seems a little oily, only at the vinegar rinse to the tips of your hair
3. If you find a white residue in your hair then your using too much baking soda and should therefore cut down on the amount you use

Warning:

If you dye your hair then the baking soda rinse isn't for you as it will strip the colour from your hair. But if you use veggie dyes then by all means use the vinegar rinse as this will cut down on any transfer issues you may have.

Chemical Free Mascara/Liquid Eye liner

Easy home-made chemical free mascara/liquid eye liner.  A better alternative to the more expensive chemical commercial waterproof brands.

What's you'll need:

1. Activated charcoal capsules (easily found in health food shops)
2. Organic aloe vera gel (without the added nasties)
3. A small container with an airtight lid, a clean mascara wand and a liquid eye liner brush
4. Something to mix the mixture with (such as a spoon or a stick)

Tips

1. Use more or less charcoal for a lighter or darker look
2. It is best to allow the mixture to sit for twenty-four hours before using 
3. Let the mascara dry before putting the next coat on

Home made make-up brush cleanser

Make-up brushes are a breading ground and therefore need regular cleaning at least every two to four weeks.  

First things first you will need:

1. Jug
2. Bottled water
3. 50ml alcohol Isopropyl 
4. Half a tablespoon of dish-washing soap
5. Half a tablespoon of mild shampoo 
6. One tablespoon of leave-in conditioner 
7. Mix all together
8. Pour mixture into a spray bottle 

To use:

1. Spray onto the bristles of each make-up brush until they are dampened throughout with the cleanser.
2. Rub gently until leathered a little
3. Run under lukewarm water until they run clear
4. You may need to repeat depending on how dirty your brushes are
5. Dry the brushes across a clean towel, then lay flat on the towel to finish drying.