Much as I love indulging in new products - tearing them open and trying them for the first time is always a buzz - I also like making my own skincare at home. It’s so cheap that it makes me feel less guilty about splashing out on an expensive treat once in a while. I use extra virgin olive oil as a face cleanser and I swear it works just as well as Liz Earle or Eve Lom – I’ll admit the smell isn’t as delicious but if I’m making a £48 saving, I can live without the scent! I also use bicarbonate of soda as a gentle but brilliant facial scrub and honey as a radiance boosting face mask (although I’m always tempted to lick it off). I love reading about new home skincare remedies, which is why I was interested to find a thread which not only lists tonnes of fabulous home skincare recipes but also recipes to ‘copy’ designer skincare formulas such as Dr Hauschka:

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5981

Some of the posts are old but still useful. I’m definitely going to try the Homemade Decleor Ylang Ylang Aromessence Oil for my pesky hormonal acne.
Has anyone tried making homemade versions of skincare formulas? If so I’d be interested to hear about it!