Homemade Beauty Products
Organic Facial Scrub
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp ground almonds
1 tsp ground walnuts
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients and apply mixture liberally to moistened face.
2. Allow to dry for 10 minutes.
3. Remove with warm washcloth.
4. Rinse face with splash of cool water. This scrub will help exfoliate and revitalize skin.
recipe compliments of She Knows
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius"
Homemade Beauty Resources
- Soap Making Supplies
- Soap Bases, Fixed Oils, Butters, Natural Colors, Molds, Fragrance and Essential Oils.
- Cheap Body Scrub Jars
- Jars with lids starting at only 19 cents each.
- Fizzy Bath Salt Recipes
- Combine the soothing effects of epsom salts and baking soda with the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils.
- Coffee Soap
- Coffee grounds provide exfoliation, removing dead skin cells, toning the skin and improving circulation.
- 13 Wonderful Ways to Use Epsom Salts
- Good for relaxing muscles and drawing toxins from the body.
Homemade Bath Salts & Soaks
Before mixing the recipes, make sure that any herbs or oatmeal added are first ground finely (use a food processor if possible).
Mix the ingredients well, store in airtight plastic containers or sterilized jars (such as mason jars or pretty jam jars). Shake the jar well before using. Add anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup to your bath and enjoy!
Cinnamon Soak
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup baking soda
3 TBS cornstarch
2 TBS cream of tartar
1 1/2 TBS cinnamon
Oatmeal & Cinnamon Milk Soak
1 1/2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup baking soda
3/4 cup oatmeal (finely grind it first)
3 TBS cornstarch
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp cinnamon
Herbal Salts
1 1/2 cups Epsom salts
3/4 cup baking soda
3/4 cup dried herbs (finely ground)
recipes courtesy of tipnut
Epsom salts-made of the mineral magnesium sulfate-are also a sedative for the nervous system.
Epsom Salt Soak
Relaxing and sedative bath:
Soak in warm water and 2 cups of epsom salt.Foot soak:
Soothe aches, remove odors and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry.courtesy of care2
Cheap Beauty Supplies
You can purchase a 4 lb. pound of Epsom Salts for only $3.28 at Wal Mart.
Epsom Salt Facial
Face cleaner:
To clean your face at night, mix a half-teaspoon of epsom salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water.Homemade skin mask:
Apply the mask to damp skin. For normal to oily skin, mix 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of non-fat dry milk, the juice of 1 lemon, and a half-teaspoon of epsom salt. For normal to dry skin, mix 1/4 cup of grated carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayonnaise and a half-teaspoon of epsom salt.Skin exfoliator:
Massage handfuls of epsom salt over your wet skin, starting with your feet and continuing up towards the face. Have a bath to rinse.courtesy of care2
Epsom Salts For Your Hair
Remove excess oil from hair:
Epsom salt soaks up excess oil from hair. Add 9 tablespoons of epsom salt to 1/2 cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when it is dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse.Remove hairspray:
Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup epsom salt. Combine, cover and let set for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal.Hair volumizer:
Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and epsom salt. Warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse.courtesy of care2
Green Beauty Guides
Organic cosmetics and beauty products
Natural Beauty Recipe Book: How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics and Beauty Products
This beautiful book shows you how to make your own handcrafted, organic makeup, soap, and perfume using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Lush, Origins, the Body Shop, Kiehl's, and Neal's Yard are all packed with customers eager to find the next organic facial mask, rejuvenating skin cream, deodorant, or body lotion. With this book, you can personalize your beauty regimen without standing in line and without spending tons of money. The Natural Beauty Recipe Book features a range of recipes for quick-and-easy daily products you can make at home: face cleansers, eye cleansers, toners, moisturizing creams and gels, cold cream cleanser, hand cream, body lotion, lip balm, face masks, rejuvenating treatments, liquid shampoos, hair bars, conditioners, rinses, hair nourishing treatments, deodorants, mouthwashes, aftershaves, eye baths, soaps and scents.
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 11/09/2009) 
The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
Julie shows you how to make your own beauty products that feed your skin, save your bank account, and are healthy for your body and the environment, such as:
cleansing creams and oils
toners
facials
under eye circle remedies
anti-aging serums
lip balms
scrubs
exfoliators
clay and cleansing masks
moisturizers
acne treatments
makeup remover
teeth whiteners
shampoos, conditioners
fragrances
sun protection
bug repellants
baby products
and much more!
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/09/2009)
Do It Yourself Facials
Facial For Dry Skin
Honey Facial
Ingredients:1 T honey
1 egg yolk
1 tsp olive oil
Directions:
Beat egg yolk, add the oil, and blend well. Add the honey with a hot spoon and blend. Spread honey over skin, leave for 15 minutes. Rinse.
Facial For Normal Skin
Chocolate Facial Mask
This decadent mask is actually an excellent moisturizer -- it leaves your skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.
Ingredients
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3 tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. cottage cheese
ΒΌ cup honey
3 tsp. oatmeal
Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face. Relax for ten 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
recipe courtesy of Spa Index
Facial For Oily Skin
1 avocado1 tsp. apple-cider vinegar
1 egg
3 tsp. olive oil
Slice the avocado in half lengthwise, slicing through to the pit. Hold one half of the avocado in each hand and gently twist the halves apart. Remove the pit with the spoon and discard or set aside. Scoop the fruit from the avocado and place it in the medium-sized bowl.
Separate the egg, pouring the egg white into the small bowl. Set aside or discard the egg yolk. Using the whisk, beat the egg white until frothy.
Mash the avocado in the medium bowl with the spoon. Once the fruit is thoroughly mashed, add the apple-cider vinegar, egg white and olive oil. Mix all of the ingredients with the spoon until well blended.
Place the headband on your hair to move it away from your face, or wrap your hair in a towel. Use your hands to apply the avocado mask to your face, throat and neck. Apply a thick layer.
Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes. Use a washcloth and clean, warm water to rinse away the mask and reveal your soft, glowing skin!
Terry Robes For Women
Light Blue Cotton Terry Short Bath Robe for Women
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
Pink Cotton Terry Short Bath Robe for Women
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Mint Green Cotton Terry Short Bath Robe for Women
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Hello Kitty - Red/White Striped Hooded French Terry Robe for women - Medium
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Foods That Help Reduce Wrinkles
Homemade facials that treat wrinkles, skin blemishes and pimples
- Cucumber: Apply cucumber juice or grated cucumber or cucumber juice mixed with juices of carrot, lettuce or alfalfa over the face for skin eruptions.- Egg White: Blend the egg white and honey well and then apply on the face. This makes your skin smooth and helps to reduce wrinkles.
- Banana: Mash the bananas along with milk and then apply on your face. Wash it off after 20 minutes. This makes the skin smooth and supple.
- Potatoes: Apply grated potatoes as poultice to treat skin blemishes, wrinkles, boils, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
- Almond Oil: Almond oil is good for dryness of the skin and for removing scars of old pimples. Ground the outer cover of 3 - 5 almonds in with water and apply over the face daily.
- Honey: Apply 1 teaspoon honey mixed with water for all skin blemishes. This will turn your skin glowing. Apply honey mixed with milk, yogurt, and ground sesame seeds in equal proportions for fair complexion and lovely skin.
- Papaya: Apply and drink the juice of raw papaya including the skin and seed for treatment of swelling pimples, acne, or any abnormal growth of the skin. It also removes whiteheads, boils, and sports. Rub raw or ripe papaya on your face to get a smooth and glowing skin.
Facial Steamers and Saunas
Affordable beauty treatments right in your own home!
Conair MDF2R Facial Sauna With Timer
Open your pores before your homemade facial with this portable sauna by Conair.
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
Steam Facial By Kaz
Relax and get ready for a soothing steam facial to make your skin glow.
Amazon Price: $40.15 (as of 11/09/2009)
Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes
Brown Sugar Scrub
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of almond oil
1/4 cup of liquid Ivory hand soap
1/4 tsp of vanilla
Lemon Sugar Scrub
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 TBS lemon zest (grated)
Coffee & Brown Sugar Scrub
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3 TBS fresh coffee grounds
5 tsp almond oil
5 tsp jojoba oil
2 tsp honey
1 tsp vitamin E
1 tsp vanilla
Tea Sugar Scrub
2 cups white sugar
1 cup honey
2 TBS tea
5 drops vanilla
Yogurt Sugar Scrub
3 TBS baby oil
1 TBS yogurt
1 TBS white sugar
Directions:
Mix ingredients and use as a body scrub/exfoliator.
Soap & Glory
Soap & Glory -- The Next Best Thing To Homemade
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
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Soap & Glory Spa Big Butter Body Butter - 10.0 oz.
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Soap & Glory Spa Sugar Crush Body Scrub - 15.2 oz.
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life Body Scrub
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Scrub - 10.1 oz.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/09/2009)
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