How To Make Homemade Hairspray.

Are you looking for a natural and wallet-friendly hair spray to keep your ‘do in place? Hairsprays often contain obnoxious fragrances that can trigger allergies. In addition to the holding agent, you’re spewing aerosol propellants around your room and chemicals you may not fully understand. Wouldn’t it be great to use hairspray that is all-natural and you can spritz on with confidence? Then, give this simple, two-ingredient recipe a try

Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 20 minutes or less

What You Need to Make Homemade Hairspray

1 lemon2 cups waterA potStovetop or hot plateA strainerAn empty, clean spray bottle

Here’s How to Make Homemade Hairspray

Slice the lemon into wedges.Place the lemon wedges in a pot, and cover with two cups water.Heat the lemons and water to a boil and keep it boiling until only half of the liquid remains.Allow the boiled lemon water to cool.Strain the lemon water and place in a clean spray bottle.Label the spray bottle with its contents, “Homemade Lemon Hairspray,” the date you prepared it and the date it should be discarded (one week from preparation date).If the finished spray feels sticky to the touch, dilute it with a bit of water.You can store your hair spray in the refrigerator for up to one week.To extend the shelf life of your homemade hairspray, add a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol to the spray bottle when you fill it with the strained lemon water. With this addition, the hair spray can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks

If the hairspray becomes cloudy, shows mold growth or smells musty, discard it.

Tips and Modifications for Homemade Hairspray

If you have dry hair, try an orange instead of a lemon.You can customize the scent of your hair spray by adding a couple drops of your favorite essential oil.

Advantages of Homemade Hairspray

You know the ingredients. You won’t be exposing yourself and your hair to chemicals you don’t understand, unnecessary aerosol propellants

You won’t be disposing of aerosol cans, you will be reusing a spray bottle.It’s very cheap, especially if you grown your own lemons or other citrus.You won’t be exposing yourself and others to artificial, cheap scents and perfumes. These can trigger allergies in you, people around you, and your pets.

Disadvantages of Homemade Hairspray

This formula will probably work differently on your hair that what you’ve become used to with your current hairspray. You’ll probably need to experiment with it to get the hairstyle you prefer. You may want to use some hair gel or other product in addition to the homemade hairspray to get the same effects.You’ll have to make new hairspray each week to two weeks. This is probably more often than you need to restock cans of hairspray, and it takes some time and effort.

How To Make Spray Starch

Spray starch is a traditional aid for ironing. With spray starch, you can enjoy crisp collars and pleats. Quilters find it is one of their best tricks for piecing different fabrics and weaves, making and applying appliques. For many sewing projects, a bit of spray starch can make the job easier. Besides, starching clothes makes them last longer because dirt and perspiration stick to the starch and not to the fabric.

Here’s how to make your own spray starch with items you already have in your pantry and save substantially.

What You’ll Need

Four everyday items are all you need to make spray starch you feel comfortable using—1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch, more or less depending on the stiffness desired, 2 cups cold water, optional 1 to 2 drops essential oil for fragrance, and 1 clean spray bottle.

Preparation

Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl and stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. (The mixture will be milky in color.) Add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil for fragrance if desired and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a clean spray bottle and use.

Label the bottle “Spray Starch” and you might want to add, “Shake well before each use” to remind you of that important step.

Your homemade spray starch should last for a couple of months but it can eventually degrade. Toss it if you see any mold or if the solution becomes discolored.

Preparation Alternative

Some people prefer to heat the water to dissolve the cornstarch first. Do this by heating 2 cups water in a pan on the stove until boiling. Add the 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch, boil for 1 minute to dissolve. Cool the starch mixture before transferring it to the spray bottle.

Tips For Using Homemade Spray Starch

For best results, shake before each use. The starch will settle, and it needs to be remixed with each use.A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.If you get starch build-up on your iron, wet a cloth with white vinegarand iron it. This will refresh your iron.

Why Making Your Own Spray Starch Is a Good Idea

You can buy spray starch in aerosol cans. These, of course, contain propellants that are often flammable alcohols. They also contain other additives that keep the starch in solution and keep it from degrading. This may include formaldehyde and other chemicals you are probably better off avoiding. Often a fragrance is added, which can be an allergy trigger. If you get a headache or sniffles when using scented products, this could be a culprit.

Eco-friendly brands come in spray bottles and are made with cornstarch, as is done here. However, you don’t have control over the scent and you can make your own for pennies. By using this recipe, you have full control of the amount of starch and whether you include a scent or not. You also won’t be disposing of the cans or bottles

How to make powdered Onion.

Are you tired of forking over big bucks for a little jar of onion powder? Then you'll definitely want to learn how to make it at home. It's extremely simple and you can save a lot of money while keeping this staple in your spice rack.

Ingredients

There is no great secret to onion powder and all you need is a few fresh onions. It's the perfect way to use up onions that are just starting to get past their prime as well.

In an hour or so, you can have enough onion powder to last for quite a long time and it can also be used to make onion salt. 

One or two onions are often enough for the average family's use for a few months or more. You can always add more onions and make a larger batch if you like. If you find you have too much, give jars away to family and friends.

Preparation

Begin by peeling your onions and chopping them finely. Spread the onion pieces out on a tray and heat in a 150 F oven or in a food dehydrator until dry. The onions are done when you can easily crumble the chopped pieces in your hand.

Allow the dried onions to cool before grinding into powder. Grind them up with a coffee grinder, spice mill, food processor, or mortar and pestle until it reaches your desired consistency. 

Storage and Shelf Life

Store your finished onion powder in an air-tight container in a cool, dry spot. You can also freeze any excess.

As with any dried spice or herb, it's best to shake the container at least once a day for the first week. This will distribute any leftover moisture evenly and prevent mold from growing.

Be sure to label the jar so you don't mistake it for other spices like garlic powder. An inexpensive option is a piece of masking or painter's tape on a recycled spice jar.

These tapes won't leave a sticky residue and are easy to remove, but they will adhere well until you wash the jar again.

Onion powder has a surprisingly long shelf life. A commercially dried powder can last as long as three or four years. However, your homemade version may not meet such exacting standards. Depending on how well it's dried, expect your onion powder to stay flavorful for up to a year in a well-sealed container. Since this is so easy and cheap to make, you might even consider making a batch as often as twice a year.

About Coffee Grinders

Coffee grinders make quick work when it's time to grind any spice. You'll get the finest onion powder from one and can always grind less if you prefer it a little more coarse.

It is best to designate separate grinders for your spices and your coffee. Things like onions and garlicare very pungent and the smell can be very difficult to remove from the grinder. Unless you enjoy onion-flavored coffee, this is not the ideal situation.

The good news is that coffee grinders tend to be pretty inexpensive. You can pick up a simple one just for your spices and keep your good one with all the bells and whistles for coffee.

HOW TO PRODUCE GERMICIDE.

Germicide serves as an important cleansing substance that helps to destroy bacteria and germs which causes infection and illness to man and even animals. Germicide such as Izal is a very important disinfectant product in our homes, hospitals, Eateries, schools, Restaurants and hotels; use for cleaning of floor, toilet, bathroom, kitchen counter or slabs and tiles. Izal is very easy to make and doesn't cost much; it doesn't consume much time neither does it consume energy. Once you put down your head to learn and know it perfectly,you can generate a reasonable income from it especially in an area where there is lack of job opportunities you can stand out as an employer creating jobs for others to benefit from and you can start your own medium enterprise by learning how to make germicides like Izal and dettol. For this business to be legal and official, you can register with NAFDAC or your country's Food And Drug Agency and also upgrade your medium business by branding your bottles or containers with your business name or logo.

Chemicals Needed For The Production of Izal

The chemicals for making dettol, Izal or any disinfectant can be gotten from any Chemical stores across the country. They are cheap and can be used for making your desired dettol or Izal or any disinfectant.

*Texapol 1 cup
*Phenol 1 cup
*Lysol 1 cup
*Pine oil 1/2
*Izal Concentrate 1 cup
* white binder 1 cup
*Carbolic acid 1cup
*Izal Booster 1 cup
* Water should be 3 litres

Note: your measurement should be dependent on the quantity of Izal you want to make for instance,the measurement above is just for 5 litres of Izal however,you can increase the measurement if you want a larger quantity of Izal. 

Production process for making Izal disinfectant 

 Step 1. Dissolve texapol with Phenol in a bowlStep
2. Add pine oil and stir it properlyStep
3. add Lysol and stir alsoStep
4. add the Booster and keep stirringStep 5. add 2 liters of water to itstep
6. dilute the carbolic acid and the white binder with a little water and add it to the other content and stir.Step
7. add the concentrate and stir very wellStep
8. Finally pour the remaining water into the mixture and stir properly.

How to produce original petroleum Jelly (VASELINE )

Vaseline is the Trade name given to a smoothing ointment made from 100% pure petroleum jelly which was invented by a young chemist called Robert Chesebrough in U.S in 1859 when he travelled to Titusville (a small town in Pennsyvania) where the oil workers were using an unrefined form of petroleum jelly called rod wax. For this reason, he began to study the substance( rod wax) through various processes of refinement and purification( distillation process) until he was able to get a lighter and a more transparent gel which is the vaseline we use today also known as "Wonder Jelly".

Vaseline is a blend of mineral oils and waxes which works by creating a sealing barrier between cells in dry or damaged skins and thereby locks in moisture and speeds up natural recovery and healing the skin from within,the main ingredient in vaseline production is peroleum jelly.

Vaseline is often used everyday in our homes. As long as human population continues to grow so also the need for vaseline will grow, this makes vaseline a high lucrative business both in Nigeria and in other countries of the world. The business is not gender specific, it can be done by both male and female gender, whereas both gender can apply on their skin .

Even though many creams in the stores have been an alternative for vaseline, still vaseline is still in high demand all over the world because:

1.It doesn't cause skin reaction

2. It is used to prevent inflammation caused by heat generated from prolonged used of diapers

3. It is used in the laboratory to prevent air from entering specimen hence,it is used for sealing cover slip

4. It is used to keep the body warm during cold season

5. It is used as a lubricant

6. It is a water repellant

7. It is used to prevent cracked heels, lips,and skin

8. It is used as polish to polish surfaces such as shoes and bags

9. It is used to prevent rusting of metal surfaces

10. It is used to prevent split ends in hair.

start carrying vaseline along with you in your purse when moving out because you might need it to soften your hand when you enter the resturant. if you are a mom, you might need it when changing your baby's diaper and you might need it during hash weather to protect your lips from drying out. 

The process of vaseline production is very simple provided the raw material( ingredients) are readily available; in the production of vaseline, water is NOT needed, paraffin oil serves as water.

Ingredients  and thier functions in vaseline production 

1.  Paraffin oil 6 table spoons- This is the oil that helps to reduce thickness of vaseline since water is not needed in the production. it has a healing and a nourishing ability

2. petroleum jelly 1 and 1/2 cup- This is a nourishing agent that helps to thicken and hold the vaseline together

3.  Paraffin wax 2 teaspoons- This helps to holds the mixture together

4.  Lanolin 1 table spoon- This ingredients gives the the vaseline an elastic feel, making it appear thick

5. Fragrance ( as desired)- It gives a nice flavour or scent to your vaseline

6. Vitamine E (1 table spoon)- It serves as an anti-oxidant for nourishing dry and crack skin

you can choose to add colour or not to your vaseline . the colour ranges from blue, green, yellow, brown to neutral.

Production Process of vaseline

- Drop a clean pot on a heat ( stove),add the paraffin oil,paraffin wax,petroleum jelly and lanolin and allow them dissolve and mixed properly

- Add Vitamin E and allow it to dissolve

- Drop the pot from heat and wait for it to cool down a bit

- Then add the the Fragrance and scoop into already used vaseline container and allow it to settle in side the container while cooling gently.

  You can get vaseline container from any big market that specializes on plastics business to enable you customize your product for sale, most times, the shops that sell chemical or scientific laboratory items usually sale the containers too. you can enquire from them. now that you have known how to make vaseline, learn how to make your own moisturizing body cream, perfume and hair cream. remember you can be your own boss controlling what  comes into your your skin and hair.

Did you make your own vaseline? was it that easy? Leave your comment below.

CREAM PRODUCTION.

"HOW TO MAKE  CUSTOMIZED FACE AND BODY CREAM."

 In my continued quest to live a healthier, less-chemical-soaked lifestyle, I’ve started detoxing my beauty routine. That means reading ingredients, looking for natural alternatives to find what really works!

If you read the ingredients list on a tube of body cream, you won’t recognize most of them.  It will be filled with unpronounceable ingredients and preservatives, and if you’re lucky, a few nourishing, natural oils, butters and waxes. And maybe some essential oils too.  

But it is possible to make your own homemade body cream – if you’re willing to learn the process.  To be honest, making your own beauty products is a lot like cooking.  You start with a recipe to learn the basics, then customize them as you get more confident.  – you can customize them exactly to your skin type and preferences (and use really high-quality ingredients, without paying retail prices!)

Just to be clear up-front – making your own face and body cream is not the best starter project. I’d suggest starting with honey as a face mask, making this cream deodorant, or even making this luxurious cleansing balm first.  Quick, easy, great results.  Making a cream is more like making a mayonnaise.  Easy enough when you know the process, but maybe not the best recipe for your first time in the kitchen!

 

HOW TO MAKE A NATURAL FACE AND BODY CREAM

I said that making face or body cream is a bit like making mayonnaise.  And it really is! 

Mayonnaise (and creams) are made of a blend of oils and water. 

But as you know, oil and water don’t mix!

So you need to blend them together in the right ratios, sometimes with an emulsifier to make sure they won’t separate – and amazingly during the blending, it turns into a thick, luscious cream!  

 The recipe below is more of a framework.  You can choose the oils and waters that you’d like to include in your own recipe.

If you’d like a specific recipe to make your own body cream, try my Stress Relief Body Cream – it smells fantastic!

Also, don’t forget the packaging. 

Sure, you could keep your body cream in a plastic food container – but really, what is the luxurious pampering experience in that?! I love collecting vintage jars, or pretty glass jars and pots, or even reusing nice packaging from store-bought beauty products. It sounds strange, but having nice packaging for your homemade beauty products really makes using them a lot more fun!

 

CHOOSING INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR HOMEMADE BODY CREAM

There are two types of ingredients in a homemade face and body cream: oils and waters.  You can mix and match within each type, to use the ingredients that fit your skin type.

WATER PART

Here are some options for the water part of your homemade face and body cream:

Filtered, distilled or mineral waterHydrosol (or ‘flower water’), such as rose water, orange flower water, lavender hydrosol etc.Herbal Infusion (aka. Herbal Tea!)Aloe Vera Gel (up to 1/3 of the water part maximum)

OIL PART

Here are some options for the oil part of your homemade face and body cream:

All-purpose unscented oils like Almond, Grapeseed or SunflowerOlive oil, although it may add a slightly olive scent to your creamButters such as cocoa butter or shea butterCoconut oilBeeswax (or vegan alternative) – you’ll need this in your cream to thicken it up

HOW TO MAKE DIY FACE AND BODY CREAM

 Face and Body Cream Recipe

Broley Empowered. 

Ingredients: 

Waters – 3/4 cup total (use a combination of the water options from above)

Oils 3/4 cup total, use a combination of

0.5 oz beeswax1/4 cup cocoa butterother oils options from above5 drops Essential Oils of your choice

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler (also called a bain marie), heat the oils until melted. Some oils, like cocoa butter and beeswax, are solid at room temperature. So you need to melt all the oils (solid & liquid) together, making sure you have 3/4 c. oil total at the end.

2. Pour the oils into a blender (or, into a heatproof container if using a stick-blender). Let the oils cool to room temperature.

3. Start the blender – then slowly pour the water in – at some point the blender noise will change and you’ll notice that you have cream! Keep blending to incorporate all of the water. You can also blend the cream by hand, but be ready for a workout!

4. Add the drops of essential oil, and stir to disperse throughout the cream.

5. Scoop the cream into sterilized jars. Label the jars (don’t forget to include the date!).

That’s it! Making face and body cream is just like cooking – but you end up with a super luxurious, fresh body product.