{"product_id":"2940014101271","title":"500 Bath and Beauty Recipes","description":"Why take chances with your beauty care when you can easily and quickly make your own products and know that you are not getting a product with harsh chemicals and unknown ingredients?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can save money and at the same time know exactly what your bath and beauty products contain by making your own with the simple recipes contained in 500 Bath and Beauty Recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e28.) Chocolate Lip Gloss\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 tsp grated cocoa butter\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 tsp coconut oil\u003cbr\u003e1\/8 tsp vitamin E oil\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 tsp grated chocolate or 3 small chocolate chips\u003cbr\u003eIn a double boiler or microwave heat the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E\u003cbr\u003eoil until melted. Stir in the chocolate chips and keep stirring until melted and well\u003cbr\u003eblended Pour into small container and allow to cool before using\u003cbr\u003e29.) Beeswax Lip Balm\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons beeswax\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon coconut oil\u003cbr\u003eMelt the ingredients over a double boiler. Pour into a container while still hot\u003cbr\u003esince it will harden as it cools. Makes about 1\/4 cup.\u003cbr\u003e30.) Cocoa Butter Minty Lip Balm\u003cbr\u003e1-1\/2 parts cocoa butter\u003cbr\u003e1-1\/2 parts grated beeswax\u003cbr\u003e3 parts edible vegetable oil of your choice (almond, apricot kernel,\u003cbr\u003eavocado, extra virgin olive, hemp seed, jojoba, kukui nut, macadamia nut,\u003cbr\u003ecastor all work well... but keep in mind if you plan on selling lip balm or\u003cbr\u003egiving as a gift, that some people are allergic to nut oils)\u003cbr\u003eSpearmint and\/or peppermint flavoring oil.\u003cbr\u003eMelt the cocoa butter and beeswax slowly and carefully in a microwave, or\u003cbr\u003eover a double boiler on the stove until melted. Add oil and stir well. Add\u003cbr\u003espearmint or peppermint flavoring oils, or both, a few drops at a time, to\u003cbr\u003etaste. Gently reheat if needed. Cool slightly before pouring into\u003cbr\u003econtainers. To test consistency, place a drop on a spoon and set in the\u003cbr\u003erefrigerator to cool for a few minutes. Test on your lips. For a softer\u003cbr\u003elip balm, add more oil. For a harder lip balm, add more beeswax.\u003cbr\u003eAll Natural Leg Wax Recipe (Sugaring)\u003cbr\u003eMost of us have seen the infomercials and seen the different leg\u003cbr\u003esugaring products at the drugstore. It's so simple to make yourself\u003cbr\u003eand so inexpensive that you'll always make your own!\u003cbr\u003eSugar Leg Wax\u003cbr\u003e2 C sugar\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 C lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 C water\u003cbr\u003e2 tbsp vegetable glycerine\u003cbr\u003ewaxing cloth strips (buy at the drugstore) OR use strips of linen cut\u003cbr\u003eto the size of these strips\u003cbr\u003ewooden popsicle sticks (to stir the wax and to apply)\u003cbr\u003eCombine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir frequently while heating\u003cbr\u003eto 250 degrees F or softball stage. Pour into jars and cover with\u003cbr\u003elids. If you use plastic jars, you'll be able to microwave this\u003cbr\u003emixture instead of heating it on the stove. That's it!! You just made\u003cbr\u003eyour own leg wax\/sugar that you'd pay $20 for in the stores!\u003cbr\u003eTo use the Sugar Wax:\u003cbr\u003eHeat in the microwave for ten seconds on high. Using a wooden stir\u003cbr\u003estick, stir VERY well. It should be warm but not HOT. Please be very\u003cbr\u003ecareful when heating up this wax - it's very easy to burn yourself.\u003cbr\u003eIf the wax isn't warm enough, place it back in the microwave for five\u003cbr\u003eseconds, and stir again. Remember, this is hot sugar syrup- if it\u003cbr\u003egets too hot you'll be badly burned.\u003cbr\u003eLightly powder the area to be treated. Spread a thin layer of the wax\u003cbr\u003eon in the same direction as the hair grows. Apply the waxing cloth\u003cbr\u003estrip over the applied wax, and rub down well to get the wax to stick\u003cbr\u003eto the cloth. Pull your skin taut, and in one quick motion pull the\u003cbr\u003efabric off of your skin AGAINST the direction of hair growth.\u003cbr\u003eContinue with the other areas of your leg or wherever you're waxing.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you're done waxing a complete area, rub in lotion, aloe vera gel\u003cbr\u003e(fresh is best) or oil to soothe your legs.\u003cbr\u003eYou can use the homemade waxing strips again if you soak it in soapy\u003cbr\u003ewater to dissolve the sugar off the fabric and then toss it in with\u003cbr\u003eyour wash as normal...","brand":"99 \u0026cent; store, save a lot more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079943340272,"sku":"2940014101271","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014101271_p0.jpg?v=1763609943","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014101271","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}