woensdag 2 januari 2013

Where to get what part 1: Asian food store

Like I told in my last post, I'm going to try to write a new blog post every week. I will try to post a lot of new recipes, both easy and maybe a little harder. But if you want to make something you need supplies first. I will write a couple of posts about where you can find different items. If something is available around the corner or at your local mall it won't be such a big step to start making your own things.

Asian food stores is kind of a general term really, depending on where you live there might be other stores focused on food and specialties from other countries (African, middle-eastern, eastern-European). Going there for the first time you'll be overwhelmed by all the unknown products, and you might get a few funny looks because you might not be what they consider an every day costumer. It's pretty much like a dude in a bra store. Don't get discouraged, don't feel uncomfortable. Take a look around, and if you're looking for something specific don't be afraid to ask. A genuine interest in their products and culture should be greeted with kindness and good costumer service.


So most Asian food markets will have a couple of products you can use for beauty purposes

Our shopping list:
Baking soda: One of the greatest products ever in my opinion. It's can be used in natural toothpastes, as a shampoo or scalp cleanser, in facial cleansers, deodorants. It's also great for some natural cleaning supplies, or to deodorize old jars and cans.
Coconut oil: can be used in different kinds of body butters, hair masks and in cream deodorants.
Almonds: great for natural scrubs (also very delicious)
Oils:  Sesame seed and almond oil are great for hair masks and oil blends.
Teas: Jasmin or green tea will make great facial toners.

Some food stores also sell rose water. This isn't the same quality as your health store or home made rose water. The rose water with rose extract is the only thing you should buy if you want to try it. I sometimes use it instead of water in green clay masks.

This is stuff I have found in most Asian food stores. African food stores might also sell shea butter, great for hair masks, body butters and some TLC for dry skin.


1 opmerking:

  1. Tsk! I love how you write, you make everything sound so easy and practical. :3 My problem is with starting new things, things I'm not used to. It's easy to just go to a store and buy something ready-made, but homemade products sound fun to make and sound healthier too because you know what you make them out of. I guess we'll need to be housemates someday so we can make these things together and get myself used to these practical little habits. <3

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