Taking care of your skin does not always have to be extremely expensive that it would cost you a leg and an arm. There are still natural skin care products that you can do at home using what you can usually find in your kitchen, pantry, or local grocery store. Many of these homemade products work mainly because of the ingredients you use and how you mix them up with other natural products.
Here are some of the best natural skin care recipes that you can do at home:
1. Lip Balm
What you need:
- 1 tsp beeswax
- single vitamin E capsule (opened)
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Directions:
- Let the beeswax melt on a gentle heat in a bain-marie, then mix in the avocado and coconut oils.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it sit for around 5 to 10 minutes without letting it turn solid.
- Mix in the vitamin E.
- Store the mixture in two airtight containers and put it in a dry area to cool for two hours or so. Then, store it with the lid closed so it will last as good skin care for your lips for as long as six months.
2. Body Scrub
What you need:
- Coffee grounds
- Granulated sugar
- Cold-pressed rosehip oil
- Preferred essential oil
Directions:
- Prepare two parts coffee grounds and sugar to one part cold-pressed rosehip oil, or coconut oil, whichever is more accessible.
- Add your favorite essential oil blend that you’ve prepared specifically for your skin. Peppermint might work if you want that cooling effect in your natural skin care products.
3. Cleanser
What you need:
- 1 tbsp almond oil
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp water
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
Directions:
- Make a paste by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- For application, prepare a warm, damp cloth and put it on your face for around 30 seconds to let your pores open. Pat your face dry with another towel.
- Apply the paste to your face with a gentle tap from your fingertips, excluding the eye area.
- Rinse your face with warm water.
- Use the paste right after making it, store the rest in an airtight can or tin, and put in the refrigerator for use up to three days.
4. Face Mask
What you need:
- egg white from 1 egg
Directions:
- Apply it to your face.
- Rinse after 5-10 minutes.
5. Chemical Peel
What you need:
- 2 tsp runny honey (organic)
- Green tea
- Natural yogurt
Directions:
- Combine some ground green tea with honey until you can form a smooth paste.
- For oily skin, add some natural yogurt to control your skin’s sebum production.
6. Papaya Face Mask
What you need:
- Ripe papaya
- Water
Directions:
- Form a smooth paste using ripe papaya and water.
- Put the mixture on your face to help your skin’s natural glow come out.
7. Besan Face Mask
What you need:
- Besan
- Milk
- Turmeric
Directions:
- Mix besan, milk, and turmeric for a natural hydrating face mask.
- Apply the mixture on your face.
- Rinse well.
These are only a few of the natural skin care products you can pull off as a DIY at home. Try some of them too and monitor the results.
