Anyone have any good 'recipes' for homemade beauty treatments?

Answer 1

Here are some recipes for facial masks.

<<<<< Grapefruit Mask >>>>>

1 grapefruit
1 small pot plain yogurt

1) Peel the grapefruit, break the flesh into segments and remove the seeds and pith.
2) Blend enough yogurt with the fruit to make a paste. Leave the mixture for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3) Apply the pack to your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Gently remove with cool water, then pat dry with a clean towel.
This is a skin-toning facial treatment, naturally rich in AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), suitable for all skin types.

<<<<< Banana Face Pack >>>>>>

1 egg yolk
10 ml / 2 teaspoon almond oil
1 ripe banana

1) Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mash into a paste, using a fork.
3) apply the pack to your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Gently remove with cool water, then pat dry with a clean towel.
This is a rich and nourishing face pack for dry skin.

<<<< Avocado and Honey Face Pack >>>>>

1 ripe avocado
5 ml / 1 teaspoon clear honey
5 ml / 1 teaspoon lemon juice
5 ml / 1 teaspoon plain yogurt

1) Combine all the ingredients in a bowl ad mash into a paste, using a fork. Leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2) Apply the pack to your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Gently remove with cool water, then pat dry with a clean towel.
This is a nourishing and regenerating facial for rejuuvenating tired or mature skin.

Answer 2

This is the most amazing honey facial mask recipe!! It works incredibly well :P
http://bit.ly/1wyzfkK

Raw honey works incredibly well because not only is it natural, but it has anti-bacterial properties that works just as good and probably better than any lab-made cream in the market. I Highly recommend honey facial masks.



Anyone have any good 'recipes' for homemade beauty treatments?

Answer 3

Apple cider vinegar makes a great hair rinse, and can help with scalp problems too. For a great scalp and hair treatment mix olive oil with some herbs like rosemary, mint, cammomile, lavender and maybe even some nettles. Rub into scalp and hair and leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse it all out and shampoo your hair. Pour over some cider vinegar and leave it for a few minutes before rinsing for beautifully glossy and shiny hair and a revitalised scalp.

Be very careful not to get any vinegar in your eyes, and don't worry if there's a vinegar smell when your hair is still wet, it WILL go away once it's dry!

Answer 4

For a gentle sensitive skin exfoliator, mix 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup milk, two teaspoons baking soda, one tablespoon olive oil and five drops of tea-tree oil in a bowl, then apply to your skin.

It makes your skin feel fantastic and uses natural ingredients and is Cheap!


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Answer 5

Olive oil - a store cupboard standard and a boon to people with dry skin (I used it on my baby's dry legs when she was born), and those whose hair needs an overnight treat. Also great in case you run out of hand cream! Why do you think all those Mediterranean beauties have such gorgeous skin and hair?

Answer 6

To tighten and cleanse pores:Apply to nose, forehead, and chin any leftover bits of cooked oatmeal from the pot. Allow it to dry (it will feel tight on your skin, and then wash off thoroughly using a toner afterwards.

You can even do this whilst sitting at the table eating your oatmeal. By the time you've finished eating, your facial mask is ready to be washed off.

Answer 7

Pure Rose water is a great toner and very cheap.
Almond oil is a great moisturiser apply at night once or twice a week to rehydrate your skin.
Caster sugar mixed with olive oil to exfoliate hands and feet.

Answer 8

Its not a home made recipe but is natural, and if lived in Africa would be something homemade.

shea butter - make sure in Organic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/shea_butter...

You can increase your enjoyment of Autumn by preparing your skin and hair for it with Shea Butter products. Shea Butter solves many problems for all skin and hair types. And, our natural herbal colon cleanser and other herbal products help your body to cleanse, detox and heal.

http://www.healthlifeline.com/

Answer 9

Oats mixed with milk and honey is the perfect exfoliating body scrub!!

Basically, mix the oats with enough milk so they go slightly soggy, then add 2-3 tablespoons of honey. Then scrub away!

It actually tastes pretty good too!

Answer 10

Smear your face with Makuna honey, massage in using small circular movements and then relax for 15 mins. Remove with tepid water tone and moisturise as usual.