By Linda St.Cyr
Skin care recipes are simple to make at home and by doing so can save you money. DIY skin care recipes are also better for your skin because they are made with natural ingredients with no additives, preservatives or harsh chemicals. Homemade skin care recipes can also be tailored specifically to your liking without you having to worry about waste.
Do-It-Yourself Skin Care---Facials
Making a facial mask at home with an easy do-it-yourself recipe keeps the skin on your face healthy, vibrant and glowing. Bananas are the perfect ingredient in homemade facials because they are naturally acidic, which helps remove dead skin cells. Make a simple facial mask by mashing 1/4 of an overly ripe banana and mixing it with 1/2 cup of plain yogurt. Smooth the mixture over the face and leave it on for 15 minutes, then wash it off. This recipe is a great base to which you can add other ingredients like oatmeal, honey or herbs to make it just right for your skin.
Do-It-Yourself Skin Care---Makeup Remover
Makeup can be difficult to remove and cosmetic stores take advantage of this by mixing chemical concoctions to sell at high prices. All the while a natural, fairly priced makeup remover is sitting in your cupboard. Olive oil removes makeup quickly and gently and also moisturizes your face while taking the makeup off. Use a soft tissue, soft paper towel or a small wad of cotton balls and drip 2 to 3 drops of olive oil onto it. Apply directly to the areas where you want makeup removed. You can even use it to remove eye makeup, taking care not to get any in the open eye. If this happens rinse the eye with lukewarm water.
Do-It-Yourself Skin Care---Facial Cleanser for Any Skin Type
Whether your skin is normal, dry or even acne prone you can use this simple do-it-yourself skin care recipe as a facial cleanser to clean, moisturize and exfoliate the skin. This recipe can also be used on those who have sensitive skin because it is not harsh and is made from natural ingredients. Take 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 2 squeezes of a steeped chamomile tea bag and mix together. Massage this over the whole facial area and rinse with warm water as you would with a regular soap.
Do-It-Yourself Skin Care---Skin Softening Bath
A skin softening bath can be luxurious and pampering while doing its intended job of softening the skin. There are several easy ways to care for your skin and make it softer by simply adding a few ingredients to your bath. Pour a small capful of baby oil into hot running water to get softer skin while also moisturizing it in the bath. If baby oil is not on your list of favorite items add 1 cup of powdered milk to hot running bath water. This milk bath softens the skin but also helps the body relax. Essential oils are another great way to soften skin in a bath but they can also help you relax, relieve stress and have a calming effect on the body. Mix 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, 1 cup buttermilk and 3 tablespoons of epsom salt into your warm or hot bath water. Soak in this mixture for 15 to 20 minutes to enjoy the ultimate skin care recipe that removes toxins from the body, smells great and keeps your skin feeling soft and pampered.
Do-It-Yourself Skin Care Recipes by enhancemineralcosmetics.com