Do you want to spice up your daughter's next birthday? Have a spa party with these fun homemade recipes that the girls can make and wear!
Give each girl a "goodie bag" filled with a sponge cloth, tiny brush, cleansing pads, hair band, and other accessories that will make their day at the spa a day to remember.
Basic Perfume
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh chopped flower blossoms
Directions: In a bowl place a cheesecloth where the edges are hanging over the bowl. Fill with 1 cup of flower blossoms of your choice. Pour water over the flowers until they are completely covered. Cover and let sit overnight. The next day using the edges of cheesecloth pull it out of the bowl and gently squeeze the scented water into a small pot. Simmer the water until about 1 teaspoon is left. Cool and place into a small bottle. Making perfume this way has a shelf life of about 1 month. Some suggestions for flowers: Orange Blossoms or Honeysuckle.
Soothing Summer Body Spray
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon witch hazel
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon cucumber extract
- 1 cup water
Directions: For a refreshing cool feeling, make an after shower spray by combining all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle.
Fairy Dust Glitter Gel
Ingredients:
- Aloe Gel--1/4 cup
- Glycerin--1 tsp
- Fine Glitter--1/4 tsp
- Essential Oil--5 drops
Directions: Mix aloe and glycerin in a small bowl. Stir in glitter and essential oil. It is ready to use immediately.
Homemade Scented Hair Gel
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons flax seed
- 2 drops scented oil -- your choice of scent
Directions: Combine water and seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Allow to set for a half an hour. Strain through fine colander. When completely cooled, add scented oil. Transfer to a wide-mouthed jar with lid. Use as you would any hair gel product.
Banana Mask
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 medium banana
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup water
Directions: Mash all ingredients together with a fork. Smooth onto face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off.
Chocolate Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoon cocoa butter
- 5 chocolate chips
- 1 capsule Vitamin E
Directions: Melt and blend ingredients with a spoon until smooth. Put into a container and refrigerate until solid.
Violet Days Bubble Bath
Ingredients:
- 1 quart water
- 1 bar castille soap (grated)
- 2 ounces coconut oil
- 2 ounce glycerin
- 4 drops violet fragrant oil
Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Store in a container. Pour in running water.
Simple Bath Powder
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon essential oil
Directions: Place cornstarch and rice flour into blender. Add essential oil and mix well. Pour into a clean container.
*Disclaimer: People with allergies or sensitivities to cosmetics should use caution when making and using these products. Please read the ingredients before making them.
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