Face cream

Apple and Pear Anti-Wrinkle Facial Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tsp. apple juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. lime juice
• 3 tbsp. buttermilk
• 2 tbsp. rosemary leaves
• 4 grapes (seedless)
• 1/2 pear
• 3 egg whites

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients into a blender; blend until smooth
• Using a soft tissue or cotton ball, gently apply to areas where wrinkles are present
• Let the mixture dry
• Rinse with warm water

*If stored in the fridge in an airtight container, this mixture can last up to 5 days.

Facial Cream with Ginger

Moisturize your face with this soothing ginger facial cream!

Ingredients:

• 2 inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 tsp. light sesame oil
• 2 tsp. apricot kernel oil
• 2 tsp. vitamin E oil
• 1/2 cup cocoa butter

Directions:

• Grate the ginger piece and squeeze over a small bowl to get all the juices out
• Discard the pulp
• Add the remaining ingredients to the ginger juice in the bowl
• Heat in the microwave on the lowest setting in 15 second intervals until all the cocoa butter has melted
• (Stir between heating intervals)
• Transfer the mixture to a jar or container for storage and store in a cool place

Nourishing Facial Night Cream Recipe

Wake up with soft and nourished skin with this soothing facial night cream!

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. lanolin
• 1 tbsp. sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp. almond oil
• 1 tsp. lavender oil

Directions:

• In a double broiler, melt the lanolin
• Add the sunflower oil and the almond oil to the melted lanolin
• Mix well
• Remove from heat and let mixture cool
• Stir/beat the mixture and it will thicken; then stir in lavender oil
• Transfer the mixture into a jar or container for storage
• Let cool completely before using

D.I.Y. Lavender Face Cream

Cleanse and moisturize with this soothing lavender facial cream!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. aloe vera gel
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp. white beeswax
• 2 tbsp. anhydrous lanolin
• 2 tbsp. rosewater
• 3 drops lavender essential oil

Directions:

• Combine the beeswax and lanolin in a double boiler (or in the microwave) and melt
• Combine the olive oil and the aloe vera gel in a separate container; whisk together
• Add the oil and aloe mixture to the melted mixture; stir in the essential oils and rosewater
• Stir until mixture starts to thicken
• Transfer the mixture to a container for storage

D.I.Y. Eucalyptus Moisturizing Facial Cream

Cleanse and moisturize with this hydrating facial cream!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. aloe vera gel
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp. white beeswax
• 2 tbsp. andydrous lanolin
• 2 tbsp. rosewater
• 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:

• Combine the beeswax and lanolin in a double boiler (or in the microwave) and melt
• Combine the olive oil and the aloe vera gel in a separate container; whisk together
• Add the oil and aloe mixture to the melted mixture; stir in the essential oils and rosewater
• Stir until mixture starts to thicken
• Transfer the mixture to a container for storage

Soothing Moisture Facial Cream Recipe

 

Hydrate your face with this easy to make soothing facial cream!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. aloe vera pulp (scraped from leaf)
• 1 tsp. honey

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; whip together with a fork until it becomes smooth
• Gently apply to a clean face by massaging into skin for a few minutes

*You can use this cream two days in a row if stored in the fridge between uses.  However, any left over after the second use should be tossed.

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Home made facial scrubs

Mandarin Orange and Almond Facial Scrub

Treat your skin to this delicious facial scrub!

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp. almond meal
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. mandarin juice

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to face (avoid the eye area)
• Gently massage mixture into skin for a couple of minutes
• Rinse with water

Honey Lemon Face Wash

Wash your face free of impurities and dirt with this facial wash that smells delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. vitamin E oil
• 10 drops essential oil (whichever you prefer)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; blend with a hand blender until smooth
• Pour into a bottle or pump dispenser
• Put a few drops in your hand, add a little water and lather together
• Apply to face (avoid the eye area) and wash
• Rinse with water

Pineapple Facial Scrub

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Scrub your face and exfoliate skin with this tropical pineapple face scrub!

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup cold olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Directions:

• Place the pineapple in a blender; blend slightly
• Add the olive oil to the pineapple in the blender; blend to nearly smooth
• Add the parsley to the blender; blend (but don’t blend until it is a runny liquidy texture)
• Apply to clean skin (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water
• Follow up with your favorite moisturizer

Lime and Honey Facial Scrub Recipe

An invigorating facial scrub cleanser for oily and combination skin types!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup unsalted nuts (any type will do)
• 1 tbsp. grape seed oil
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 cup milk
• Juice from 1/2 lime

Directions:

• Combine the oats and nuts; grind together using a food processor until they are fine/powdery
• Add the remaining ingredients; mix well
• (the mixture should be of a thin consistency, if not, add more milk)
• Apply to face and neck; massage into skin
• Rinse with water

 *Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week

Milk Facial Scrub

Cleanse, nourish and brighten your face with this milky facial scrub!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. powdered milk
• 1 tsp. honey
• 3 drops lemon juice

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to a clean face and gently massage into skin
• Rinse with water

Sunflower Face Scrub

A summery facial scrub that will leave skin glowing!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. raw shelled sunflower seeds
• Couple teaspoons distilled water

Directions:

• Grind the seeds in a food processor until they resemble course sugar
• Mix 1 tablespoon of the seeds with a few tablespoons of water (enough to create a paste)
• Massage the mixture onto a clean face
• Rinse with warm water
• Follow up with your favorite moisturizer

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DIY Exfoliation for Acne and Brightening of Skin

DIY Exfoliation for Acne and Brightening of Skin !!! 



Apple Cider Vinegar has high contents of malic and lactic acid, which means, it’s AMAZING at clearing your skin, fighting acne evening the tone (since it will naturally exfoliate), fighting wrinkles and balancing your skins PH levels–all of that from one of your mom’s favorite kitchen ingredients!

Simply take 1 cup distilled water, with 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar and mix together. Apply on face using a cotton pad every night before bed. For oily skin, try using in the morning as well, but only if your face is very, VERY oily!

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Almond Oil for Face: Benefits and How to Use the Oil

Almond oil is used widely in many types of cosmetic products for facial skin, hair, and full-body skin. It contains plenty of vitamins primarily needed for human skin and hair to grow healthily and maintain the optimum condition. Some of the best benefits of almond oil for face are listed below.

1. Scrub

Almond oil is an excellent carrier for salt and sugar, so you can use it as the carrier oil for your facial scrub. In general, the salt or sugar works by removing dirt and rough or dead skin cells from the face. Almond oil works by immediately moisturize the scrubbed skin. A mix of almond oil with sugar is also effective to soften the lips.

Apply this treatment once a week for best results. Please remember that such solution is not recommended for people with sensitive skin or acne problems. Wash your face thoroughly by using warm water after applying this facial scrub.

2. Facial massage

The best time to use almond oil for facial massage is before bed. It ensures that the oil will stay long enough so that it can perform its functions well. Almond oil massage helps to reduce dark circles under eye, remove dead skin cells, improves the texture of your facial skin. Another benefit of taking almond oil facial massage before bed is that the solution is actually very relaxing.

Almond oil also reduces sunburn effects on face, prevents aging, and gets rid of wrinkles. You can almost say that this oil is an all-in-one natural substance for your facial treatments.

3. Get rid of dark circles under eyes

There are of course plenty of cosmetic products commercially available that you can use for removing dark circles under eyes. Nonetheless, if you are looking for more natural solutions, almond oil is always a good choice. You can simply apply the oil in the dark areas before bed, so you can let it work while you are asleep. For optimum results, you need to perform this treatment everyday for several weeks. This treatment will not only get rid of dark circles under eye, but it also helps to reduce dark eyelids and crow’s feet.

4. Cleanser

People with acne problems or sensitive skin are not suggested to use almond oil for facial scrub, but they can use the oil as facial cleanser. The good thing is that you don’t need to mix it with other solution. Apply almond oil directly to your facial skin and leave it for several minutes.

Almond oil facial cleanser removes dirt as effectively as the facial scrub. Basically, the cleanser will open pores, which will help to force dead skin cells and dirt to come out to the surface. As you wash your face, the dirt will also go away.

5. Facial moisturizer

The most common benefit of almond oil for face is that it can be used as daily moisturizer. It does not only soften rough or dry skin, but almond oil also creates protective layer on the face. Wet your hands with warm water, and then massage the oil to all areas of your face. This will help the oil to penetrate more easily into the skin. You can even apply makeup after the oil is absorbed.

Almond oil is a natural substance, so it is generally healthier since there is no chemical ingredient exposed to your facial skin. Apply this moisturizer daily for smoother and softer skin.

How to Use Almond Oil on Your Face

Almond oil does offer various benefits for facial skin beauty and health. Nonetheless, it has to be applied in specific ways based on the intended purpose. It is as well possible that everybody experience different results depending on skin conditions and other underlying problems. Below you will find some different methods on using almond oil on face.

a) For treating dark circles

For this purpose, you need to mix almond oil with milk powder in equal proportion. Keep mixing those two substances until they become a paste with thick consistency. Apply the paste to dark circles under your eyes, and then leave it for approximately 10 minutes. Please be very careful in applying, so it does not make direct contact with eyes.

After 10 minutes, simply wash your face thoroughly. Another good method is by mixing 2 teaspoons of almond oil with 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply the mixture to the dark circles, and leave it overnight. Rinse the paste off in the morning.

b) As Facial Mask

To create a facial mask, mix 1 tbsp of almond oil with 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tbsp of lemon juice. If mixed well, those three different substances will form a paste. Simply use your finger to apply the paste to all areas of your face. You can apply this facial mask in the morning, and then leave it for 30 minutes before washing it off with warm water.

c) As Facial Cleanser

Another good benefit of almond oil for face is that you can use it as facial cleanser without adding any additive. Please make sure that your face is clean and dry before applying the oil. Pour some drops of almond oil (1/2 tsp) into your palm then gently rub the oil onto all areas of your face. Let the oil stay on your face for 2 minutes for best results.

For through cleaning, wet a cloth with warm water then wring it. Cover your face with this cloth for 3 minutes to open the pores on your facial skin. After three minutes, wet the cloth once again with warm water, and use it to wipe the oil away from your face.

d) As Facial Scrub

You can mix almond oil with sugar or salt to create a facial scrub. Use your hands to gently rub this mixture onto your facial skin. It can remove dirt and dead skin cells easily. People with sensitive skin or acne problems should not use such mixture for facial scrub. Rubbing too hard may cause skin irritation. Use warm water to rinse the mixture thoroughly.

e) As Facial Moisturizer

It is very easy to use almond oil as facial moisturizer. Simply take some drops of almond oil and apply it to your face. Please make sure that you only apply the oil on dry skin.

Conclusion

Almond oil contains essential vitamins for skin health and beauty including A, E, and D. For this reason, many cosmetic products also use this oil as the primary ingredient. To gain the most beneficial effects of almond oil for face, it is probably necessary to mix it with other substances such as honey or other vegetable oils.

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