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Hello everyone!  If, like me, you hate the chemical-laden, store-bought deodorants,  y ou can make your own natural deodorant from scratch � in both  solid  and spray form.  Since I�ve already posted a  DIY solid deodorant recipe , I want to share my favourite spray deodorant formula, too.  This one is way easier and quicker to make.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 60 ml (2 fl oz) witch hazel (astringent) 12 drops of essential oil - Choose an oil with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties such as, sweet orange, tea tree, lemongrass, lavender, etc. Method: Pour your ingredients into a spray bottle and screw the top back on.  Shake well before use.  It's super simple to make and it  really does work ! Have you ever tried using a DIY deodorant?  Do you prefer a solid or a spray formula? Have a great day!

Hello everyone! A few years ago I posted a DIY recipe for solid perfume .  In that recipe I used beeswax (back then I was not a vegan), so today I decided to give you a vegan   alternative . Ingredients: 2 tsp  candelilla wax or soy wax  2 tsp sweet almond oil 40-50 drops of your favourite essential oil(s) Note - floral scents are uplifting and romantic, vanilla is warm and sweet, and wood scents can be grounding and calming.   Method: Melt wax and carrier oil in microwave.  Or if you want to double boil, follow the method in this post:   DIY: Solid perfume Add essential oil(s).   While your perfume mix is still liquid, pour it into the tins.  Wait until the mix cools and hardens, before moving the tins or closing the lids. Solid perfumes are easy to package, carry, and re-apply ; also handmade perfumes make wonderful gifts. What other kinds of DIY beauty recipes would you like to see on Cosette's Beauty Pantry ?  

Hello everyone! As many of you may already know, I struggled with acne for years.  I have spent a lot of time looking for ways to clear up my acne.   What eventually helped me clear my skin was a clean, vegan diet and using natural, homemade skincare products .   However, I'm still dealing with  acne scars on my face.   Before I became vegan, I used honey and yogurt (like my  DIY: Greek yoghurt, oatmeal and honey facial mask   and my   DIY: Micro-dermabrasion paste )  to help fade acne scars and both ingredients work really well, but now I'm only using   plant-based ingredients .   Today I want to share the  all-natural , vegan facial serum I'm currently using.  If you have any form of hyperpigmentation   on your skin,   you are going to love this DIY ! Ingredients: 1 tbs sweet almond oil  2 drops of lemon essential oil 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil  Sweet almond oil  is a wonderf...

Hello everyone! I haven't written a favourites post   in a while, almost 6   months   to be exact, oops!  This was my last favourites post:  End of summer favourites , back in September 2016.  But I have been trying out and loving some new things recently so  today I want to share my current   beauty essentials .  I'm a bsolutely obsessed with the four beauty products I mention below,  these are all great products that also happen to be very affordable!  Check them out...   Denman Scalp Massage Brush I use this brush in the shower to massage my scalp with the soft plastic pins while shampooing and to detangle my hair while conditioning.  I also use it to distribute my leave-in products evenly.  I even use this scalp massager when I colour my hair to make sure I remove any hair dye from my scalp.   Cien All-In-One BB Cream  (light) This product aims to correct imperfections, even ...

Hello everyone! I haven't done a tag post in a while, so today I'm doing the  Ride or Die Make-up Tag .   This tag was created by Jaclyn Hill on YouTube.   Her rules are simple: "List your ride or die cosmetic products from each category (foundation, blush , mascara, lip products, etc.).  If you could only take ONE from each category to a desert island, which would you choose?" Here's a list of my ride or die cosmetics:  PRIMER NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm   You can read my first "beauty secret" post to find out why this product works so well as a make-up primer.  FOUNDATION Max Factor Lasting Performance Foundation in 101 This is my all time favourite foundation.  Shade 101 is my perfect match!  CONCEALER The Body Shop Concealer All-In-One in 01 FACE POWDER The Body Shop Loose Face Powder in 01 I actually have 2 favourite powders, I also love  Catrice Prime And Fine Mattifying Powder but I have to choose onl...

Hello everyone! Just last Monday I posted my nails of the day and here I am again today, less than a week later, with another NOTD . Today I'm wearing Orchid   Love   Gel Effect Nail Polish by Cien and Silver Crackle  by W7.   Here are my freshly painted nails: Left hand Right hand I'm loving this manicure; what do you think?    Don�t forget to comment � it would really make me happy!   Talk to you soon!

Hello everyone! Remember my " beauty secret " post?  In this post I'm about to share another "secret"; aka the type of thing that people do not understand when you tell them or think you are crazy, but somehow I feel compelled to tell you, my readers, anyway! That's a mouthful! So, my secret is... Here goes nothing... I use neat (undiluted)  organic apple cider vinegar   on my face as a sort of   all-natural chemical peel ! Here's exactly   how I use it : I cleanse, rinse and towel dry my face and then I apply the undiluted ACV with a cotton ball.   This step is crucial : I only leave the  organic apple cider vinegar   on for about   2 minutes , then I rinse it off with plenty of cool water.   Do NOT   leave it on for more than a couple of minutes or it will burn your skin!  However, it is completely safe to use for one or two minutes two to three times a week .  Why I use it : ACV works better than any other exfoliant I...