Beauty recipes

Happy Friday!
Isn't this the perfect weekend to have your own spa day at home for little to no cost? 
The benefits of making your own beauty products and treatments are many. The first benefit I see is that homemade beauty products are chemical free, and the second benefit is that these products and treatments don't break my bank! 
It can be difficult to speak about the chemicals and additives in our foods and beauty products without becoming political, so I won't delve into this subject too deeply. However, I do encourage you to read as much as you can about this important topic.
Instead, I want to give you the opportunity to create your own chemical-free skincare recipes. 
Many websites offer DIY recipes for cosmetics and beauty products. I chose a few easy recipes for you to try and listed them below.  Always exercise caution if you think you might be allergic to ingredients like nuts, avocados and other common food ingredients.

Body scrub:
Mix in a bowl the following ingredients:
3 spoons of olive oil or sweet almond oil or coconut oil 2 spoons of fine sugar-organic is better
1 spoon of fine salt 
3 drops of essential lavender oil, lemon oil, or eucalyptus oil 
In the shower or bathtub, gently massage the mixture into your dry skin. It will scrub away the top layer of dead skin cells, leaving your skin super soft. Once your body is scrubbed well, rinse thoroughly. Just one word of caution: Rinse the shower carefully as the oil can make it very slippery!

Facial avocado mask:

This homemade avocado-based facial mask recipe will hydrate and calm dry or sensitive skin, while gently exfoliating, too.

Blend 1 ripe avocado together with 2 tablespoons of raw, organic honey and ¼-cup uncooked oatmeal flakes. Apply a medium layer of the mixture to your face and let sit for 10-15 minutes. The avocado and honey both will work to moisturize dry skin, while the oatmeal balances and calms reactive, red and sensitive skin.
Hair mask:

Combine one egg yolk together with one teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil in a small bowl, and add one drop of cypress essential oil or lemon oil to the mixture. You can also add 1/2 of a ripened avocado. Apply the mixture to your hair for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Add 1/4 cup of white or apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 cups of water to your final rinse.

Mango face mask:

Honey retains moisture so your skin feels hydrated and fresh all day. It also absorbs impurities from the pores in the skin, making it a very effective chemical-free remedy to clear skin blemishes like acne and pimples.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons finely chopped mango pulp1-2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons almond oil
Place all ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
Apply mixture to your freshly cleaned face and neck. Leave the face mask on for 15-20 minutes, and rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Good for all skin types.

Lavender linen spray:

Combine the following in a dark glass spray bottle:
2 oz cheap vodka (can be replaced with 50 degrees alcohol as the alcohol serves as a preserver)
4 oz water
10-15 drops lavender essential oils.

My personal touch is that I add 8 drops of pure vanilla extract. Shake well before you spray on the pillows.

Enjoy, stay healthy and feel wonderful!

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www.makeyourcosmetics.com
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