Make your own beauty products at home using the items you harbour in your refrigerator, cupboards, counters, et cetera! 1) Facial Cleansers - Gentle Oatmeal (for those with sensitive skin)
- 1/2 cup of oatmeal
- 2 tbsp (tablespoons) of plain vanilla yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix Oatmeal and Yogurt in a small bowl until the two substances form a paste-like texture. Apply to face, smoothing it in circular motions avoiding your delicate eye area, then let sit for about 8-10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and a splash of cool water to close your pores.
Coconut Cleanser (for the Tahitan lover)
- 3 tsp (teaspoons) coconut oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp glycerin
- 2 tsp water
INSTRUCTIONS: Bring ingredients to a melting point in a pot or saucepan. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk the liquid for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a jar when cooled. Apply to face in circular motions, rinse with lukewarm water then a shot of cool water to close opened pores. 2) Facial Scrub - Invigorating Green Tea Scrub
- 1 green tea, tea bag or 1/2 cup of loose green tea leaves
- boiling hot water
- small bowl
INSTRUCTIONS: Bring water to a boil using a teapot, kettle or pot. Pour boiled water into a coffee mug then place the tea bag or loose leaves in the hot water. Let stand for about 3 minutes.
For tea bag users - remove tea bag from the hot liquid and set it into a small bowl. Let cool for 1 - 2 minutes so that the bag is only warm (not scolding hot). You can drink the green tea left in the mug if desired to reduce waste of the product. (Do not add any milk to the tea so that you will get the full benefits and antioxidants) Next, open up the tea bag with a pair of clean scissors or just with your clean fingertips. Empty the leaves into the small bowl. Using circular motions, apply the "scrub" to your face gently but with slight pressure. Be sure to avoid your sensitive eye area. Let sit on skin for about 3 - 5 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm then cool water to close pores.
For loose leaf users - with a small holed strainer, empty the liquid through the strainer and into another mug or bowl. Shake the leaves into the small bowl and apply the same way as listed above. Rinse the same way as well. **TIP - if you don't feel like drinking the tea, use the warm liquid as a facial toner. Using a cotton ball or organic cotton pad, soak in the liquid then apply in dabbing motions to cleaned skin. Your skin should feel tight and fresh as well as clean.
3) Facial Toners - Honey Puree
- 1 tsp honey
- peeled, de-cored apple
INSTRUCTIONS: puree the honey and apple together until the texture is smooth. Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm & cool water.
Olive your Honey!
- small amount of honey
- small amount of olive oil (equal to portion of honey)
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply the mixture to face and leave on skin for about 20 minutes. Wash the face with warm water then cool. 4) Rinse-off Moisturizers - Herbal Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 drops vitamin E oil
- 2 tbsp mashed strawberries
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix all of the ingredients well then pour into a jar and stick it into your refrigerator for whenever you need a moisturizer! Smooth over dry areas whenever needed, then rinse well with warm then cool water.
Yogurt-honey Lotion
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 3 tbsp natural vanilla yogurt
- 1 egg white whipped
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix and beat ingredients in a small to medium sized bowl. Apply all over face then rinse with warm then cool water.
Banana Haven
- 1 banana (peeled) - 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS: Mash up and mix the banana in a bowl then add the honey and sour cream. Stir well. Apply to face for about 8 minutes. Rinse well with warm then cool water.
5) Leave-on Moisturizers - Almond Moisturizer (for those with normal skin)
- a few drops sweet almond oil
- 3 drops distilled water
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix both ingredients together then pour onto your palm. Smooth over face regularly to obtain moisture. ** TIP: Keep larger portions in a sealed container in the refrigerator for every day use.
Aloe Vera Moisturizer - Aloe Vera juice
- distilled water
INSTRUCTIONS: Take equal portions of both ingredients. Mix together then heat to form a creamy consistency. Smooth a small amount into your palm (once cooled). Smooth over entire face avoiding the delicate eye area. Chill in fridge in a closed jar for next uses.
Protein Moisturizer
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup of milk
INSTRUCTIONS: Mix both the egg yolk and milk together to form a creamy texture. Keep in a small jar in the fridge for every day use.
Happy Cleansing!
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