Sometimes achieving fabulous skin is as easy as opening your refrigerator or pantry and whipping up a quick concoction for your face or body. Many of your everyday grocery staples pack serious natural anti-aging power. Put a few together and you’ve made yourself a little DIY skincare magic.
The great thing about this whole process is that you know exactly what ingredients you are putting in, sans preservatives and harsh chemicals which can cause a not-so-fabulous allergic reaction.
Here are a few simple, effective and helpful Do It Yourself beauty recipes using ingredients that you may already have on hand or that are easily accessible. Study them, fall in love, and use them as a base for your own natural beauty concoction.
Honey + Plain Yogurt = De-Stress Face Mask
In a small bowl combine one part honey and two parts plain yogurt (Greek or Regular, the fattier the better!). Spread it all over your face and neck leaving it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and reveal a brighter, calmer you.
Pumpkin + Honey + Milk = Glowing Facial
Scrape out and discard pumpkin seeds and brain (the stringy stuff), cut off several pieces of the pulp and boil until tender. Puree in blender or food processor until smooth.
Mix 2 teaspoons of the pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon of honey and ½ teaspoon of milk in a bowl to make a paste. Apply to clean face and neck and let it dry for 15-20 minutes; rinse with warm water and reveal smooth glowing skin.
Brown Sugar + Milk Face & Body Scrub
Combine one part brown sugar and two parts milk in a bowl. In the shower, gently massage the mixture onto skin in tiny circles from head to toe. Rinse it off and continue with your normal bath.
Note – For an extra boost of moisture, add 1 egg yolk.
Oil + Honey + Brown Sugar Face & Body Scrub
In a bowl combine a ½ cup each of brown sugar and honey with 1 tablespoon of olive or coconut oil (your choice). Apply to face, neck and/or lips. Massage gently in small circular motions to remove dead skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Apply moisturizer to cleansed skin.
Note – you can also add 1 drop of your favorite essential oil to the mix to invigorate your senses.
Aim to indulge your skin often and you will surely notice a difference. Exfoliate two to three times per week to remove and avoid the buildup of dead skin cells.
Facials and Masks can be done one to two times per week; it’s a great way to relax and let it do all the work for you.