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You do not need complicated formulas to start making cosmetics at home. With a few basic oils, butters, waxes, clays and bath ingredients, you can create lip balm, lip gloss, bath truffles, scrub bars, whipped body butter and other simple products.

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, better known as Epsom salt, are both water-soluble magnesium salts, but they are used differently in DIY cosmetics. Magnesium chloride is particularly practical for mineral sprays, while Epsom salt is ideal for baths and bath salts.

A handmade gift feels especially personal. With a few basic ingredients, you can create melt-and-pour soap, scented candles, bath salts, scrubs, lip balms and other customised gifts.