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Beauty x Borders - France - Gadget to create your own cosmetics

Tech-savvy gadgets have transformed our kitchens with brands such as Kitchenaid, Nespresso, Vitamix and Cuisinart becoming household names. The food and beauty-focused French believe there is room for one more so Rowenta launched a DIY device to make your own cosmetics chez vous.

Priced at under €200, this Naturalis package features:

- device with 3 settings (cooling, warming, cleaning), along with mixing and emulsifying tools,

- recipe guide,

- accessories: 2 x 100ml pots, 2 x 50ml pots, 2 x 15ml pots, 2 dosage spoons, 1 spatula and 1 glass,

- starter set: emulsifying lotion, gelling agent and preservative.

The website features recipes to whip up lotions and potions for the face, body, hands, feet and hair with natural ingredients (note: the ingredients like apricot oil, aloe vera and coconut oil must be sourced and bought from another source). Currently available in France.