I find making my own beauty products simple to do, convenient, and cost-effective. My products work just as well, if not better, than commercial brands because they are pure and undiluted. I also like being able to control the ingredients. Simply open up your cupboards and you'll probably have the makings for several products in your home right now. Light cooking oils such as olive and sunflower are perfect for massage and bath oils.
Honey is a deep conditioning treatment for dry, damaged hair.
My favorite facial mask is made from mashed avocados. The following recipes are ones that I used during and after my two pregnancies. They do not require any special tools other than basic kitchen equipment. If you feel like you won't have time to do this with a new baby to take care of, spend some time during your pregnancy preparing a few of these products to have on hand after the baby is born. Or if you're a mom already, make them as a gift for a friend.