Instruments you need

Nothing makes me crazier than mixing a balm or salve only to realize at the end that I don’t have the right container to store it in. And even though I hoard glass jars, there’s really only so much jam one family can eat. We’ve talked about the Ingredients you need. But what about the tools? After making my initial set of DIY Recipes , I realized that I could have made my life so, so much easier if I had bought a dedicated set of DIY tools early on. Don’t get intimidated, you don’t need a lot of stuff—and most things are inexpensive. The saying about having the right tool at the right time is pretty darn true. Because, from experience, trying to cook dinner in the same pan where you just infused oil or melted beeswax is not recommended.

Measuring cups They will help with measurement also you wont be needing your kitchen scoops for things like mica or silicon micro spheres etc.

Measuring spoons Don't use plastic once, they get deformed easily with heat and stuff use steel or ceramic.

Mixing bowls These are my favorite bowls on the planet. They fit perfectly on top of a saucepan for a make-shift double boiler. Again, go with glass because you don’t want to mix up clay in a bowl, and glass just makes life easier. Also make sure they are microwave safe. You Can also use Pyrex Jars

Sauce Pan or Double Boiler I highly recommend having a dedicated sauce pan for melting. Because when you’re melting ingredients in a bowl on top of the saucepan, somehow wax or butter always ends up in the water. And it leaves a yucky film that’s a pain to clean. But if you’re going to buy a saucepan, you might as well splurge and get a double boiler. I Use a Sauce Pan as i use microwave safe Bowls

Immersion blender I love my immersion blender. It makes whipping coconut oil or other body butter so easy. And you can get a really smooth consistency for a banana or avocado mask so you don’t have to pick pieces out of your hair forever.Plus it is impossible to blend most beauty recipes in a regular blender—there’s usually not enough liquid to make things blend properly and it’s a nightmare to clean. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS ONE ENOUGH.

Coffee grinder I never would have thought to buy a coffee grinder for beauty recipes, but it’s invaluable. I have one from long ago fancy coffee drinking days that now gets used on the regular to grind almonds, rice, oatmeal, and dried herbs. If not able to purchase a grinder opt for a separate mixer grinder Jar for cosmetics.

Funnel Speaking of losing precious liquids, a funnel will save so many tears. There’s nothing worse than trying to pour a concoction into a storage bottle and spilling half of it on the counter. Try to get silicon funnels as they are long lasting and easy to clean then the plastic once.

Silicon Spatula Get a nice set of at least 3-5 spatulas as they come in very handy when you are making different batches in a same day or pouring different ingredients.

Weighing Scales Off course we will need it as this how me are going to measure all the stuff out. MAke sure you purchase on with 0.00gms to 500gms. and your machine should have a ZERO or TARE button.