Cross Beauty Products Off Your Shopping List And Try Homemade Beauty Recipes
Oh, how you love your beauty products! But the problem is that they are often expensive and contain harsh chemicals that you can’t even pronounce. For a more natural and budget-friendly experience, try these beauty products that you can make at home! You will not be disappointed with these homemade beauty recipes.
1. Exfoliating Facial Scrub
Exfoliating once or twice a week is a great way to keep your skin looking vibrant and fresh. Make your own using coffee grounds, oil, and sugar! This is one of the most helpful homemade beauty recipes!
Recipe:
Combine 3 Tbs. of coffee grounds (new works best but used will suffice) and 1 Tbs. of brown sugar (adding more or less to get the consistency you desire). Mix in 1Tbs. of a natural oil of your choice, such as olive, coconut, or grape seed.
Directions:
Apply to face with gentle, circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm water to reveal your radiant complexion!
(Recipe via StyleCaster)
2. Toner
Anyone who has a daily skin regimen should be using a toner! Toners offer a variety of benefits including unclogging and minimizing pores, hydration, and getting rid of any impurities left behind by cleansers. All you need to make your own is pureed fennel, lemons, fresh thyme, and water! This is one of the most cleansing homemade beauty recipes!
Recipe:
Combine 2 puréed fennel bulbs, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, and about 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add juice from 1/2 of a lemon, letting it steep for 15 minutes. Straight the liquid into a jar and allow it to cool. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Directions:
Apply to clean skin with a cotton ball (do not rinse). Continue to moisturize as usual.
(Recipe via Hello Glow)
3. Cuticle Cream
Unkempt cuticles can lead to some pretty rugged nails. Keeping them moisturized can make all the difference and even prevent those uncomfortable hang nails. Combine coconut oil and lavender essential oil to make your own supply! This is one of the most hydrating homemade beauty recipes!
Recipe:
Melt 2 Tbs. of coconut oil. Add 2 drops of lavender essential oil and mix well. Store in a small jar at room temperature.
Directions:
Massage a small amount into cuticle area as needed.
(Recipe via SheKnows)
4. Curl Cream
If you have curls or waves, you know how hard it can be to tame your mane. Combine aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and shea butter to get those curls under control!
Recipe:
Combine 2Tbs. each or aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and Shea butter in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Directions:
Apply to damp hair, starting from the middle and working it down towards the bottom, focusing on the ends. To encourage curls, twirl sections of hair around your fingers as you work in the cream. Allow your hair to air dry or use a blow dryer with a diffuser. Style as normal! Use after every shower for best results.
(Recipe via StyleTips101)
5. Eye Makeup Remover
Although they work like a charm, makeup removers on the market can really dry out your skin, especially sensitive areas such as your eyes. Avoid the damage and remove your eye makeup with a natural concoction of water, vitamin E oil, alcohol-free witch hazel, and extra virgin olive oil!
Recipe:
Combine 2 Tbs. each of vitamin E oil and extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tbs. of witch hazel, and 1/2 cup of purified water in an 8-ounce bottle. Secure with a lid and store at room temperature.
Directions:
Shake thoroughly. Apply to a cotton ball and carefully wipe away eye makeup from the inside corners to the outside corners in a gentle, upwards motion.
(Recipe via Making Nice In The Midwest)
6. Acne Spot Treatment
Breakouts attack when you least expect it. You can fight back with this homemade remedy! All you need to get started is some thyme essential oil, baking soda, and grape seed oil.
Recipe:
Mix together 2 drops of thyme essential oil with 1 tsp. of grape seed oil. Stir the oils into. 2 tsp. of baking soda, making sure it is thoroughly incorporated. Store in a sterile, airtight container for up to one month. Dispose sooner if it comes in contact with any moisture.
Directions:
Using a clean spoon or spatula, place a small amount of the treatment into the palm of your hand. Run some water over one of your fingers on the other hand and add a drop of water to the treatment in your hand and mix together. Apply to a clean face, only to the affected area, in small circles. Let sit for up to 3 minutes and rinse well with warm water. Moisturize as usual. Repeat once a day until the breakout has cleared up. Discontinue use if your skin becomes too dry.
(Recipe via BlahBlahMagazine)
7. Lip Plumper
If you desire fuller lips, you will be happy to know that you can create your own plumper for any time you please! Just gather some raw cocoa butter, olive oil, and cinnamon essential oil and get mixing. This is one of the most sought after homemade beauty recipes.
Recipe:
Place cocoa butter into a small mixing bowl. Melt it if it will make it easier to work with and add the olive oil. Mix in 5-8 drops of cinnamon essential oil. Remember, lip plumper works by slightly “irritating” the skin. The cinnamon acts as the irritant, which means the more you add, the more potent it will become! Pour into a small container with lid to store.
Directions: Apply to lips with your fingertip. You can remove after a minute or two with warm water or wear it as a lip balm if you choose.
(Recipe via My Awesome Beauty)
8. Dry Shampoo Spray
When you’re always on the go, sometimes having the chance to actually wash your hair is not in the schedule. Thank goodness for dry shampoo spray! You will always have some on hand by making your own with organic corn starch, witch hazel, water, and essential oils. This is one of the most convenient homemade beauty recipes to have.
Recipe:
Slowly add 1/4 of a cup of cornstarch to 1cup of warm water, stirring constantly to avoid clumps. Add 1/4 of a cup of witch hazel and a few drops of essential oil to the mixture. The essential oil is optional for fragrance, so choose whichever scent you most prefer! Pour into a spray bottle for easy application.
Directions:
Shake well before each use! Spray onto oily parts of the hair and allow it to dry. Style as usual.
(Recipe via Natural Living Ideas)
Which of these homemade beauty recipes are you going to try? Let us know in the comments.
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