DIY Kits

EVERY MONTH Tubb Starr spotlights a special and unique ingredient used in our products. These ingredients are featured in our blog series, STARR INGREDIENTS.

As a part of this series, we include several DIY recipes that incorporate the highlighted ingredient as a bonus portion to the blog post.

Below we have each of our STARR INGREDIENTS listed by the month in which they were featured, along with the pre-packaged kits you can purchase through our online store.

Each kit includes all of the ingredients needed to make each of our recipes, as well as any containers, lids and labels needed for you to store your creation. Please note that some of our water-based recipes will include a preservative pre-mixed into the kit’s ingredients to maximize freshness.

2018
STARR INGREDIENT MONTH DIY KITS AVAILABLE
MANUKA HONEY August
SEA KELP September
GOTU KOLA October pending
COFFEE November pending
KUKUI NUT OIL December pending

2019
STARR INGREDIENT MONTH DIY KITS AVAILABLE
CHAMPAGNE January pending
MONOI OIL February pending
SEA SALTS March pending
ROSE April pending
VITAMIN E May pending
ALOE VERA June pending
KOKUM BUTTER July pending
MACADAMIA NUT OIL August pending
AVOCADO September pending
CHOCOLATE October pending
HEMP SEED OIL November pending
COCOA BUTTER December pending

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DIY KITS ALPHABETICALLY
Calming & Hydrating Face Mask Kit
Detox Bath Bomb Kit
Detox & Slim Sea Kelp Body Wrap Kit
Manuka Honey & Aloe Soothing & Hydrating Face Mask Kit
Manuka Honey & Avocado Oil Hair Mask Kit
Manuka Honey & Oat Bath Bomb Kit
Manuka Honey Sugar Scrub Kit
Regenerative Face Serum Kit

CALMING & HYDRATING FACE MASK KIT

CALMING & HYDRATING FACE MASK RECIPE
©2018 Time: 20 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 4 oz.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Tablespoon Bentonite Clay
1 Tablespoon White Kaolin Clay
1 Tablespoon Rose Clay
1 Tablespoon Sea Kelp, powdered
1 teaspoon • Corn Flour, organic
1 Tablespoon Pure Aloe Vera, liquid
2 Tablespoons Distilled Water
1 teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil
1 drop Lavender Essential Oil
1 drop Chamomile Essential Oil
1 drop Geranium Essential Oil
• The corn flour is added to this mask recipe to revive the skin and can be discluded, if you wish.
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon * Rhoussel Clay
1 teaspoon * Slippery Elm, powder
* These ingredients are optional.
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* If you want to make this Calming & Hydrating Face Mask, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the face mask:
2 Glass Bowls Silicone/Stainless Steel Spoon
Gloves (optional) 4 oz. Container with Lid
DIRECTIONS:
It is recommended that you wear gloves to make this recipe.
1. Start by mixing the aloe & water together in a glass bowl.
2. Next, in a separate larger bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together (the clays, kelp powder & corn flour), including any additional ingredients you are choosing to add. Blend well together using a spoon.
3. Now slowly pour the aloe & water liquid into the dry ingredients, continuously stirring as you pour, stopping only when the mixture becomes the consistency of wet sand (not too wet but not too dry).
4. Then, one by one, carefully add the essential oils to the bowl, counting 1 drop for each. Give the mixture a good stir until well incorporated.
5. Finally, scoop the blended face mask mixture into your container and cover with a lid until you are ready to use. It is recommended that you use it within one week if stored in the refrigerator. Another option is to pre-mix the wet & dry ingredients separately & mix together only when ready to use in the desired amount. Make sure to label all mixtures.
6. TO USE ON THE FACE: Taking a large glob out of the container with clean hands, smooth onto the entirety of your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Let the mask sit on your face for 10 to 20 minutes, or until it has dried. Then rinse with warm water & follow with the DIY Regenerative Face Serum.
PLEASE NOTE that it is highly recommended that you perform a SKIN PATCH TEST BEFORE FULL USE of this recipe on any part of your body.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make face masks at home or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

DETOX BATH BOMB KIT

DETOX BATH BOMB RECIPE
©2018 Time: 30 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 2-4 bombs
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Baking Soda
1/4 cup Citric Acid
1/4 cup ° Sea Kelp, powdered
3 Tablespoons Dead Sea Salt, fine
3 Tablespoons Dead Sea Salt, coarse
1/4 cup Epsom Salt
4 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Spearmint Essential Oil
10 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil
4 fl. oz. • 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
° The amount of powdered sea kelp can be adjusted according to preference (2 TBS for less or 1/2 cup for more).
• Witch Hazel can be substituted for the Isopropyl Alcohol.
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* If you want to make this Detox Bath Bomb, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the bath bombs:
Fork 2 Glass Bowls 2-4 Molds Spray Bottle
Baking Sheet lined with Wax Paper Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
It is recommended that you wear thin gloves to make this recipe since it contains citric acid. If you do not wear gloves, you may want to remove any jewelery and nail polish.
1. Start by using a fork to mix together 1 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup citric acid.
2. Next, add the sea kelp powder, fine and coarse sea salts, Epsom salt and arrowroot powder to the soda & acid, using the fork to mix together. The mixture will become a natural green color.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix the grapeseed oil with 15-18 drops of the essential oil(s) or fragrance of your choice, stirring these oils together.
4. Then carefully add the oils to the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Using the fork, mix oils into the dry mixture until well incorporated (no clumps).
5. Finally, taking a small sprayer bottle filled with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol or Witch Hazel, spray the mix 2 to 3 times. Then mix together with your hands.
6. Continue to spritz the mixture 1 to 3 sprays at a time until, after mixing together, it is just moist enough to hold shape when pressed together with your hands.
7. Finally, firmly press the mixture into the bath bomb molds of your choice. If using the round bomb molds, overfill each half only slightly and press together.
8. Once you have filled your molds with all of the mixture, you can place them on a lined baking sheet and either a) let them harden overnight or b) put them in the freezer for an hour or two.
9. After letting them sit and harden, carefully remove from the molds. They are now ready to use in a warm bath.
10. TO ENJOY IN A BATH: Fill a bathtub with warm water and drop one bomb into the water. Wait for the fizzing to stop before CAREFULLY stepping into the bath. Soak in the tub for at least 20 minutes to allow the body to absorb all the goodness of your bath bomb. RELAX & ENJOY!
PLEASE NOTE that it is recommended that you rinse your bathtub after using any bath bomb as there may be some residue or oils that may cause the bottom of the tub to become slippery.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make bath bombs or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

DETOX & SLIM SEA KELP BODY WRAP KIT

DETOX & SLIM SEA KELP BODY WRAP RECIPE
©2018 Time: 45 mins. Level: Hard Yields: 8 fl. oz.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Sea Kelp, powdered
1/4 cup Bentonite Clay
2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil
3 teaspoons Jojoba Oil
6 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
4 drops Ginger Essential Oil
1/2 cup • Green Tea, brewed
• 1/2 cup distilled water can be substituted for the green tea.
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1-2 teaspoons * Cayenne Pepper, powder
3 Tablespoons * Dead Sea Salt, fine
1/4 cup * Goat’s Milk, powdered
* These ingredients are optional.
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* If you want to make this Detox & Slim Sea Kelp Body Wrap, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the body wrap:
2 Glass Bowls Silicone/Stainless Steel Spoons
Several Old Towels/Sheets (optional) Cellophane Wrap
Heating Pad (optional) Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
It is recommended that you wear gloves to make this recipe.
1. Start by mixing the almond and jojoba oils together in a small bowl.
2. Next, carefully add the essential oils one at a time to the almond & jojoba oil mixture in the order in which they are listed. Using a spoon, mix all the oils together.
3. Now, in a separate larger bowl, add the dry ingredients (kelp powder & clay) & mix well together.
4. If adding any additional ingredients, measurr these into the large bowl with the kelp & clay, & mix together well. (The cayenne powder is to heat up the mixture, but should only be added a little st a time and after doing a skin patch test.)
5. Carefully pour the oils into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Using a spoon, mix after all oils are added & until well incorporated (no clumps).
6. Finally, slowly add the freshly brewed green tea that has cooled slightly. (If substituting with water, warm the water in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.) Continuously mix as you add the liquid, stopping once you reach a mud-like consistency. ALL THE LIQUID MAY NOT BE USED, OR YOU MAY NEED TO ADD MORE.
7. After your mixture has reached a muddy consistency that can be easily spread onto the body, stop adding the liquid & give it one final stir. Set aside.
8. Finally, ONLY AFTER FIRST PERFORMING A SKIN PATCH TEST, you can either slather the mixture on your body and covering with cellophane, or you can dip your old sheets or towels into the mixture and wrap around the body. (It is recommended that you exfoliate & use a dry brush before applying the wrap, which will help you achieve the best possible result.)

  • If using cellophane, make sure it is wrapped snugly on the targeted areas but not too tight to restrict breathing.
  • If using the sheets or towels, you may want to use more liquid in your mixture so that it is absorbed into the fabric.
9. Once you have the wrap applied to your body, you should sit or lie in a warm room on old towels/blankets that the mix can drip on. This is where you can apply a heating pad on top of the wrap, if you wish.
10. After letting the body wrap take effect for 40 minutes, you can slowly start to unwrap. Wash off in a warm shower, making sure that all of the mix is rinsed off. (You can follow by rubbing a body oil onto your problem areas that contains similar essential oils that help detox.) Now check the mirror and let us know if you see any changes!
PLEASE NOTE that It is recommended that you rinse your bathtub after washing off the body wrap as there may be some residue or oils leftover that may cause the bottom of the tub to become slippery.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make a body wrap or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

MANUKA HONEY & ALOE SOOTHING & HYDRATING FACE MASK KIT

MANUKA HONEY & ALOE SOOTHING & HYDRATING FACE MASK RECIPE
©2018 Time: 10 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 4 oz.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel, pure
1 Tablespoon Manuka Honey
1 teaspoon Apricot Kernel Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
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* If you want to make this Manuka Honey & Aloe Soothing & Hydrating Face Mask, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the face mask:
2 Glass Bowls Silicone/Stainless Steel Spoon
Gloves (optional) Container with Lid (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by heating the manuka honey in a heat-resistant container until it is thin enough to pour.
2. While the honey is still warm, pour it into a large bowl & add the aloe vera gel. Mix together.
3. In a separate bowl, add the apricot oil & 2 drops of lavender essential oil. Mix together.
4. Finally, pour the apricot & lavender oil mixture into the bowl holding the aloe & honey. Using a mixing utensil, blend together until well incorporated.
5. Finally, scoop the blended face mask mixture into a container (if not using immediately) and cover with a lid until you are ready to use. It is recommended that you use it within three months if stored in the refrigerator & using fresh aloe gel with a preservative. Otherwise, if using an aloe gel that does not contain a preservative, use within one week. Make sure to label the gel mask before storing.
6. TO USE ON THE FACE: Taking a large glob out of the container with clean hands, smooth onto the entirety of your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Let the mask sit on your face for 10 to 20 minutes, or until it has dried. Then rinse with warm water & follow with a hydrolat, moisturizing cream or serum. This mask should be used no more than once every 7 days.
PLEASE NOTE that it is highly recommended that you perform a SKIN PATCH TEST BEFORE FULL USE of this recipe on any part of your body.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make face masks at home or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

MANUKA HONEY & AVOCADO OIL KIT

MANUKA HONEY & AVOCADO OIL HAIR MASK RECIPE
©2018 Time: 20 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 8 oz.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup Avocado Oil
1/4 cup Manuka Honey
3 Tablespoons Shea Butter
1 Tablespoon Argan Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Geranium Essential Oil
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* If you want to make this Manuka Honey & Avocado Oil Hair Mask Recipe, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the hair mask:
Heat Resistant Bowl Container
Silicone/Stainless Steel Mixing Utensil Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by measuring & pouring the avocado oil, manuka honey, argan oil & shea butter into a heat-resistant container.
2. Place the container in the microwave & heat on high in short bursts of 10-15 seconds until the butter is just melted. (Do not exceed 15 seconds at a time when heating so as to avoid burning the mixture.
3. Next, carefully add 2 drops of the lavender oil & 3 drops of the geranium to the bowl.
4. Using a silicone or stainless steel mixing utensil, mix the oils, butter & honey together until well incorporated.
5. If using immediately, take into shower & go to Step 7. If storing for use at a later date, cover the hot mixture or pour into a separate container, making sure to label your mixture properly!
6. The hot oil treatment can be stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for at least 3 months or longer, depending on the freshness of the oils used.
7. TO USE IN HAIR: First, start by heating the oil treatment in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds at a time until warm (if it is not already). Then, taking the oil into the shower, shampoo your hair & rinse. (Skip the conditioner!) Divide hair into sections & apply the hot oil onto each section, working from the roots down. Finish application by running a comb through oiled strands to ensure it is evenly spread. Let oil treatment sit in hair for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Style hair as usual & enjoy your soft, silky, shiny strands!
PLEASE NOTE that it is recommended that you rinse your bathtub after using any product containing oils as there may be some residue leftover that can cause the bottom of the shower/tub to become slippery.
ALSO, it is highly recommended that you perform a SKIN PATCH TEST BEFORE FULL USE of this recipe on any part of your body.
FINALLY, if you want further advice as to how to make hair masks or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

MANUKA HONEY & OAT BATH BOMB KIT

MANUKA HONEY & OAT BATH BOMB RECIPE
©2018 Time: 45 mins. Level: Mdm Yields: 4-6 bombs
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Baking Soda
1 cup Citric Acid
1/4 cup Epsom Salt
1/2 cup Corn Starch
1/2 cup Rolled Oats, finely ground
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Butter, pure
1 teaspoon Grapeseed Oil
1 Tablespoon Manuka Honey
2 teaspoons • Orange Essential Oil
4 oz. ° Witch Hazel
• Pure cocoa butter has a naturally yummy scent so you may opt to leave out the orange oil.
° 91% Isopropyl alcohol can be substituted for the Witch Hazel.
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* If you want to make this Manuka Honey & Oat Bath Bomb Recipe, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the bath bomb:
Fork Spray Bottle 4-6 Molds 2 Heat Resistant Bowls
Baking Sheet lined with Wax Paper Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
It is recommended that you wear thin gloves to make this recipe since it contains citric acid. If you do not wear gloves, you may want to remove any jewelery and nail polish.
1. Start by using a fork to mix together the baking soda, citric acid, epsom salt, corn starch & rolled oats.
2. Next, add the cocoa butter, grapeseed oil & manuka honey to a microwaveable bowl.and heat on high in the microwave in bursts of 10-15 seconds until just melted. (Do not exceed 15 seconds at a time when heating so as to avoid burning the mixture.
3. Place the butter, oil & honey mixture in the microwave & heat on high in bursts of 10-15 seconds until just melted. (Do not exceed 15 seconds at a time when heating so as to avoid burning the mixture.)
4. Then carefully add the heated mixture to the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Using the fork, mix the wet & dry ingredients together.
5. If adding scent, carefully pour 2 teaspoons of orange essential oil into the bowl & mix together until well incorporated (no clumps)
6. Finally, taking a small sprayer bottle filled with Witch Hazel or 91% Isopropyl alcohol, spray the mix 2 to 3 times. Then mix together with your hands.
7. Continue to spritz the mixture 1 to 3 sprays at a time until, after mixing together, it is just moist enough to hold shape when pressed together with your hands.
8. Finally, firmly press the mixture into the bath bomb molds of your choice. If using the round bomb molds, overfill each half only slightly and press together.
9. Once you have filled your molds with all of the mixture, you can place them on a lined baking sheet and either a) let them harden overnight or b) put them in the freezer for an hour or two.
10. After letting them sit and harden, carefully remove from the molds. They are now ready to use in a warm bath.
11. TO ENJOY IN A BATH: Fill a bathtub with warm water and drop one bomb into the water. Wait for the fizzing to stop before CAREFULLY stepping into the bath. Soak in the tub for at least 20 minutes to allow the body to absorb all the goodness of your bath bomb. RELAX & ENJOY!
PLEASE NOTE that it is recommended that you rinse your bathtub after using any bath bomb as there may be some residue or oils that may cause the bottom of the tub to become slippery.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make bath bombs or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

MANUKA HONEY SUGAR SCRUB KIT

MANUKA HONEY SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE
©2018 Time: 10 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 4 oz.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Manuka Honey
1/3 cup Sweet Almond Oil
4 drops Mandarin Essential Oil
2 drops Rose Absolute
1 drops Jasmine Essential Oil
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* If you want to make this Manuka Honey Sugar Scrub, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the sugar scrub:
4-oz. Container with Lid Glass Bowl
Silicone/Stainless Steel Mixing Utensil Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Measure out the brown sugar, honey & oil, & pour them into a large bowl.
2. Using a silicone or stainless steel mixing utensil, stir the ingredients together for about 30 seconds. Make sure the mixture is blended together without any clumps.
3. Next, carefully add the essential oils to the mixture & stir again for about 15 seconds.
4. Finally, scoop the sugar scrub out of the bowl & into a container that can hold 4 oz. Cover with a lid & store in a cool, dry place. This sugar scrub should keep for at least 3 months or longer, depending on the freshness of the ingredients used.
5. TO USE ON FACE & BODY: Under a hot shower or while in a warm bath, let skin soak for 3 to 5 minutes before application. Then, on wet skin, apply the sugar scrub to your face and/or your entire body, working in circular motions. Let the scrub sit on the skin for up to 5 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
PLEASE NOTE that it is recommended that you rinse your shower or bathtub after using any product containing oil as there may be some residue that can cause the bottom of the shower/tub to become slippery.
ALSO, if you want further advice as to how to make sugar scrubs or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.

REGENERATIVE FACE SERUM KIT

REGENERATIVE FACE SERUM RECIPE
©2018 Time: 15 mins. Level: Easy Yields: 2 fl. oz.
INGREDIENTS:
3 teaspoons Sweet Almond Oil
2 teaspoons Argan Oil
1 teaspoon Avocado Oil
2 teaspoons Rosehip Seed Oil
2 teaspoons • Gotu Kola Oil
1 teaspoon Sea Kelp Extract
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• The Gotu Kola oil is optional and can be left out.
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* If you want to make this Regenerative Face Serum, we have all the ingredients you need prepackaged for you! Just order the kit here.
What you will need to make the face serum:
2 fl. oz. Glass Vial Glass Bowl
Funnel Gloves (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Measure almond, argan and avocado oils and add them, in the order in which they are listed, to a small glass bowl.
2. Next, add 2 teaspoons of rosehip seed oil to the bowl.
3. If adding the gotu kola oil, measure & add this oil into the bowl also.
4. Finally, add 10 drops of lavender essential oil to the bowl, counting the drops. You can use a stainless steel or silicone spoon to mix after all oils are added, if you wish.
5. Now you will carefully & slowly pour your oil mixture into the 2 fl. oz. glass vial (amber glass is best) using the funnel.
6. Cap the oil, label appropriately & store in a cool, dry spot. You can also refrigerate to maximize freshness. (Serum should last as long as the shortest shelf life of oils used.)
7. TO USE: Place 3-5 drops of oil into the palm of one hand. Using clean fingertips from the other hand, rub the oil in circular motions over the entirety of your freshly-cleansed, dry face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Can be used morning and night.
PLEASE NOTE that if you want further advice as to how to make a face serum or suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us at tstarr@tubbstarr.com.