7 Natural Beauty Treatments You Can Make at Home
Natural beauty products are increasingly popular, but women don’t have to spend tons of money on store-bought creams, lotions or anything else.
Continue reading for 7 natural beauty treatments you can make in the comfort of your own home, with ingredients you may already have around the house.
1. Hot Oil Treatment
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup boiling water
To make this hot oil treatment for your hair, combine ingredients in a large glass jar (make sure it has a lid!) Vigorously shake the jar until the oil has emulsified and gently massage into hair. Wrap a warm towel around your hair and leave treatment in for about 30 minutes. Shampoo as usual.
2. Face Mask
1 medium banana
Oatmeal
For an exfoliating face mask that can’t be beat, mash a ripe banana and combine with oatmeal. The banana will help soften and soothe your skin while the oatmeal will slough away dead skin cells for a naturally glowing complexion. Gently massage the mask over your face and throat and rinse with lukewarm water.
3. Foot Scrub
Strawberries
2 tablespoons olive oil
Naturally exfoliating, this strawberry foot scrub will help slough away dull, dry skin and leave your feet pedicure-ready. Gently mash the strawberries and olive oil together until it forms a paste. Smooth the mixture all over your feet, leave on for a few moments, and rinse with warm water. Voila! Beautiful feet — naturally!
4. Body Scrub
2 Tbsp. ground oats
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. aloe vera
1 tsp. lemon juice
This naturally exfoliating body scrub is simple to make and will make your skin positively glow. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until you have a paste. Massage over damp skin and rinse with warm water.
5. Skin Toner
Witch Hazel (3 cups)
Dried rose petals (A handful)
Rosemary (about 5 sprigs)
This natural toner helps clarify and cleanse skin of every trace of impurities. Combine all ingredients together and strain. Apply mixture to cleansed face for a radiant complexion.
6. Body Lotion
1 cup chamomile, dried
4 tbsp. honey
1 cup milk
Steep the dried chamomile in milk for about 3 hours. Strain, but make sure to keep the liquid. Combine liquid mixture with honey and blend thoroughly. Use as a body lotion to soften and smooth skin, and refrigerate any unused portion. This natural lotion will keep for about a week in the fridge.
7. Lip Gloss
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. petroleum jelly
Forget store-bought lip gloss; this natural version will leave lips smooth, soft and glossy without harsh chemicals or artificial ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing well and heat in the microwave for about two minutes. Blend well, and store in an air-tight container. Cool completely before use.
These natural beauty treatments you can make at home offer amazing skin-enhancing benefits without the use of harsh preservatives, chemicals and artificial ingredients. For glowing skin, beautiful hair and luscious lips, you should definitely try these treatments yourself.
