Making money out of a hobby

A couple of years ago, there was this crazy DIY fad that swept through my country Nigeria. From washing liquid soap to DIY black African soap mixes to learning how to make snacks cakes, smoothies, lifestyle changes through different variants of Keto diets to online courses in bead making , make up and fashion designing.

 To so many it was just a fad, a phase that would pass away as usual. But to some like me, it has become a side business to make ends meet. I have turned all the stuff learnt over the last two years into a source of making money and for the next few weeks, I'll be sharing with us recipes, videos and tips.

Today, Ill start with my all time favourite. How to make cold Pressed Carrot oil

• HOW TO MAKE COLD PRESSED CARROT OIL AT HOME
  
  Carrots aren’t just for the kitchen any more! Not only are they good for the body inside out — but carrots are actually very helpful in building soft, supple skin and aiding in hair growth and strengthening applied externally.
  Instead of using all those commercially prepared shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc. — which all contain preservatives and chemicals — it’s better to use a natural oil, likewise reducing your risk for unwanted allergic reactions.
  Carrot oil is very easy to make at home and it is extremely beneficial for the hair and skin.
  
  The benefits of carrot oil include — but are not limited to:
  • healing damaged skin
  • warding off the dreaded signs of aging
  • stimulating hair growth
  • creating luxuriously, soft-to-the-touch hair
  • improving blood circulation
  • protecting hair and skin from the damaging effects of weather, pollution, dust, sunlight, chemicals, treatments, and the like
  • strengthening hair…preventing breakage
  
  How to Make Carrot Oil
  You need:
  Hand grater
  Oven tray
  Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  Empty bottle
  measuring cups.
  -2 organically or home grown carrots
  -Almond oil or you can use olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, or sesame oil, to cover
  I used Almond oil because Almond oil too lightens the skin.
  
  1. Wash and peel the skin of the carrots.
  2. Grate carrots with the use of a hand grater.

3. Place the grated carrots in an oven tray and put it in the oven to dry or put it in the sun.

4. When it is dry put the dry carrot in a jar.

5. Add your oil, I used almond oil and cover it with the lid.

6. Put it in the cupboard for a week for the carrot to infuse the oil.
7. Shake the jar occasionally and after a week bring it out and filter the oil. Put the oil in the bottle for use.
And your carrot oil is ready and you have your carrot oil for a good reasons, enjoy your natural oil for a glowing skin.

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