It is impossible to stand up to the onslaught of hundreds of skin care beauty products, they are laden with chemical concoctions that harm your skin more. Plus they are just too expensive. Shift the scenario to your kitchen where the cabinet is filled with natural ingredients that can do wonders for your skin and are easy and inexpensive to make. These DIY skin care recipes will give your skin an after shine and make it soft, supple and younger looking.
Here are some skincare DIY recipes:
- Oatmeal and Honey Cleanser
Grind a tablespoon each of oats and sunflower seeds in a blender. Combine the mixture with two tablespoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of warm honey. Gently scrub it onto your face, neck, or chest, and leave on for three minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
- Sugar exfoliating scrub
Mix one part olive or coconut oil with two parts sugar, adding a few drops of essential oil if you like. You can also add ground oats and honey for additional hydration and calming of the skin.
- Coconut oil for moisturizer
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. It is soothing and has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Egg white and yogurt for clean pores
Whip up a homemade clear-skin mask by blending an egg white and a tablespoon of yogurt with half an avocado. Leave the mixture on for ten minutes, then rinse off.
- Milk mask for irritated red skin
Mix together two tablespoons of powdered milk, ¼ cup of yogurt, and ½ teaspoon of honey. Leave the mixture on your face, neck, or chest for 15 minutes, then rinse off with room-temperature water. Milk and the yogurt gently exfoliate and moisturize the skin.
- Pumpkin face mask
Mix and mash 1 tablespoon cooked pumpkin, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Vitamin E together and apply to skin. Leave on skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and cleanser.
These DIY skincare recipes will refresh your skin and make it beautiful and glowing.
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