While many of the skincare products on the market smell great and can indeed do wonderful things, they can be quite pricey, and are also filled with some pretty questionable ingredients. On the other hand, so many natural ingredients have benefits for the body – inside and out – so why not see if your passion for cooking can extend to the bathroom cabinet?
These natural skincare recipes in no way replace medical advice, of course, but they can provide a basis for some natural, inexpensive experimentation – and maybe a little taste test here and there!
1. HONEY AND AVOCADO HAIR TREATMENT
With the huge range of hair products on the market, it’s almost impossible to decide on the best solution for dry or lackluster hair. And once you find the right treatment, how are you meant to use it, anyway? Rinse and repeat? Leave on for five minutes? What’s the deal? Look no further than this simple, revitalizing hair treatment to get your hair looking and feeling silky as can be.
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium avocado
2 tbsp honey
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mash the avocado and mix with honey
2. Massage into hair and leave for 20-30 minutes
3. Relax! Check out these DIY tips for inspiration
4. Wash and dry shiny hair as usual
2. OATMEAL AND ONION MASK
Okay, you might not want to eat this one. But your skin will thank you for whipping up a batch, and cleansing it free of impurities. This natural skincare recipe is especially good for acne-prone skin, but it’s appropriate for all complexions.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup plain oatmeal
1 large yellow or white onion
1/2 teaspoon of honey
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pour water over oatmeal and let steep for five minutes
2. Puree the onion in a food processor
3. Add onion puree and honey to oatmeal paste while it’s all still warm, and stir
4. Spread on face and leave for 10 minutes
5. Chill time! Pump some inspirational music and enjoy
6. Wash face and enjoy your shiny skin
3. WALNUT SKIN REFINER
Harnessing the health powers of whole walnuts, this natural exfoliant is strong enough to buff away dead skin, dirt and oil from the face, but gentle enough for everyday use. Make it with your breakfast to save time in the mornings.
INGREDIENTS:
2 whole walnuts
2 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tsp 100% almond oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Crush the nuts
2. Mix all three ingredients together
3. Gently smooth onto skin and then rinse with water
