Make your Own Natural Skin Care Products
Natural skin treatments are quickly becoming a popular part of the spa experience. As a matter of fact, some of the most extravagant products are being used as ingredients for these handmade products, which implies an elevated cost for most spa treatments.
Nevertheless, you can attain their benefits without spending a fortune, by simply taking the time to make them at home. Just about anything you find in your refrigerator or pantry can be used to help give your skin a smooth, moisturized and rejuvenated appearance.
Let’s look at some of the most popular skin treatments you can make at home: body scrubs and face masks.
Natural Body Scrubs
A scrub can relieve stress while it removes impurities from your skin. In fact, if you want to relax even more, ask your partner to apply the scrub.
Sea Salt Scrub (not recommended for people with dry or sensitive skin):
Combine the following ingredients in a mixing bowl: 1 cup of fine sea salt, one-half cup of grapeseed or almond oil, 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil and 10 drops of juniper essential oil. Spread the paste over your damp skin and massage gently. Make sure you concentrate on your heels and elbows. This scrub can also help treat your scalp.
Don’t use the scrub more than twice a month.
Bran and Almond Scrub:
Mix one-half cup of very finely ground almonds and one-half cup of coarse wheat bran. Add 1 cup of hot green tea and form a smooth paste. Allow the mixture to cool and add 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
Use this facial scrub no more than once a week.
Seed Scrub
You can make this scrub by using either one cup of finely ground flaxseed or sunflower seeds. Add one half cup of heavy cream or milk and stir thoroughly. This scrub is great for winter because it helps restore moisture to the skin. It can even be used as a daily treatment for sensitive skin.
Make your own Facial Masks
It is important to pay particular attention to your face as the skin there is more sensitive than other areas. This is one of the reasons natural skin care is a good idea for facial skin care.
Yogurt Mask:
To make a yogurt mask all you need to do is mix together 1 teaspoon of natural yogurt with 1 tsp of runny honey. Apply the mixture to your face and let it set for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Lemon Face Mask (good for oily skin):
If you want to make a lemon mask you’ll need to mix the following ingredients together: four tablespoons of clay, two teaspoons each of lemon pulp, honey, and water. Apply the paste to your face and let it set for 15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes has passed, use a moist washcloth to remove the mask.
Spas advertise bio skin care as a great way of treating skin naturally, however all they’re really doing is trying to sell you a high-end treatment that basically consists of all natural skin care. You can either fall for their promises or do one of two things: make your own natural skin care products or purchase a cream that will save you the trouble of making your own mix, but still offer the a safe and effective treatment. Where can you find one? Try using a natural product such as BIOSKINCARE.
- Valerie DeVette
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