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Frugal Beauty Recipes

Make your own beauty products for that "put together" look without the "put together" price.
Make Hand Sanitizer
A simple three-ingredient recipe for homemade hand sanitizer.
Make Your Own Aftershave
An aftershave recipe that's just as good (or better) than store-bought.
Make Your Own Leave-In Conditioner
Make your own leave-in conditioner, and blast those tangles and frizzies away.
Make Your Own Hair Gel
A hair gel recipe that's good for your hair and your wallet.
Make Your Own Hair Spray
Freeze that 'do in place with your own homemade hair spray.
Natural Toothpaste Recipe
Mix up your own ultra-cheap toothpaste in minutes.
Homemade Mouthwash Recipe
Use a pantry staple to make your own mouthwash.
Frugal Teeth Whitener
Want whiter teeth without the hefty price tag? Here's the answer.
Homemade Deodorant
Store-bought deodorants have nothing on this homemade deodorant.
Homemade Dandruff Shampoo
End your battle with dandruff once and for all with this frugal fix.
How to Make Chamomile Shampoo
Make your own shampoo from dried chamomile flowers.
Homemade Face Mask Recipes
Enjoy a facial at home, and skip the salon sticker shock.
Lavender, Vanilla and Honey Face Scrub
Whip up a quick sugar scrub with lavender from your garden.
How to Make Herbal Hair Rinse
Treat your hair to an herbal rinse customized to your unique needs.
Herbal Body Powder
Use the herbs from your garden to create your own herbal body powder blend.
Body Sugaring Recipe
Remove hair cheaply with sugaring.
Cocoa Lip Gloss Recipe
About's guide to Family Crafts, Sherri Osborn, shares a simple and frugal recipe for cocoa lip gloss.
Homemade Perfume Recipes
Create your own fragrances and save.
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