Hydrating and Nourishing D.I.Y. Egg White Facial Mask

All of the vitamins and healthy fats in this 3 ingredient face mask are just what you need to combat dry skin.  Your skin will be left looking and feeling soft, smooth and healthy.

 

What you need:

• 1 egg white
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp. greek yogurt (plain)

What you do:

• Mash the avocado in a bowl until you get a creamy and lump-free paste-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until you have a creamy paste
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse the mixture off with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted from (original recipe at): HealthMunsta

Picture from: WallStreetInsanity

Healthy Smoothie for Glowing Skin

Give your skin a healthy and natural glow with this green smoothie that is packed with lots of minerals and vitamins!

 

What you need:

• 1 c. kale
• 1 c. spinach
• 1 pear
• 1 orange
• 1 banana
• 1 c. seedless grapes
• 1 c. ice
• 1 c. coconut water
• 1 tsp. chia seeds

What you do:

• Remove the core and seeds from the pear and peel and pit the orange; add them to your blender
• Add the remaining ingredients to your blender and blend all until smooth
• Enjoy your smoothie immediately

 

Recipe adapted from (original recipe from): Womenio

Picture from: OrganicAuthority

Hydrating and Acne Fighting Mango Smoothie

This smoothie has many beneficial ingredients in it that will do wonders for your body, both inside and out.  It also has a sweet and tropical flavor to it (thanks to the mango) that makes drinking it enjoyable as well as beneficial.  This smoothie works to improve the health of your skin as well as to prevent acne breakouts and is suitable for any and all skin types.

Don’t let the fish oil ingredient turn you away, the other ingredients mask any flavor of it and fish oil provides your body with A LOT of benefits.  Fish oil can improve the look and health of your skin and aids in reducing redness or blotchy patches on your skin.  The benefits don’t stop there either.   Fish oil can strengthen hair and leave it looking healthier and shinier and also aids in reducing dandruff and dry scalps.  (I can speak from experience that fish oil really does do wonders for your hair.  I started taking fish oil gummy vitamins a couple of months ago and noticed my hair growing faster and looking much shinier and healthier.)  So, if it can provide you with better skin and hair, why not add a splash of it into your smoothie?

What you need:

• 4 ice cubes
• 1/2 c. yogurt (plain only)
• 1/2 c. mango (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp. fish oil
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 1 mint leaf

What you do:

• If your using a fresh mango, cut the mango into chunks and place in a blender
• Add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
• Transfer to a glass and enjoy immediately

Comments:

• Depending on whether or not you use fresh or frozen mango, you may need to add a couple extra ice cubes to your blender for a cooler smoother
• You can always add more mint leaves to the mixture if you want a mintier taste (I tend to like to add a couple more and always enjoy the taste of fresh mint)

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe found at): Womenio

Picture from:  BestRecipes

D.I.Y. Strawberry, Cream and Honey Facial Mask for Extra Dry Skin

For those who are suffering with extremely dry and/or flaky skin (thank you, Winter) this recipe is a must try!  The three simple ingredients in this recipe are all great at nourishing and hydrating skin on their own and the combination of the three is sure to combat dry and flaky skin. (And on that note, this recipe, the ingredients and that picture really make me crave strawberry shortcake right now…..)

What you need:

• 6 ripe strawberries
• 1 1/2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. heavy cream

What you do:

• Cut the green tops off of the strawberries and cut the strawberries in half.  Place the berries in a bowl and mash them using a fork until you have a pulp-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until a creamy paste forms
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with cool water and follow up with a moisturizer

Comments:

• This mask can be a little drippy so make sure you wear an old shirt and put a towel down where you’re applying the mask

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe at): SheSaidBeauty

Picture from: MyRecipes

Hydrating and Nourishing D.I.Y. Egg Yolk Facial Mask

Soothe, hydrate and nourish skin with this easy to make recipe that will leave your skin feeling and looking soft and smooth!

What you need:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp. greek yogurt (plain)

What you do:

• In a bowl, add the avocado and gently mash with a fork until a smooth paste forms
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed avocado and mix well until a creamy paste forms
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15 minutes or until it has dried
• Rinse the mask with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: HealthMunsta

Picture from: ITalkToFood

D.I.Y. Raspberry, Honey & Oats Healing Facial Mask

This delicious facial mask will do wonders for your skin with just 3 simple ingredients!  The raspberries (which are bursting with Vitamin C) work to fight signs of aging (wrinkles and fine lines) as well as maintaining skins natural glow.  The honey (which is packed with antioxidants) works to moisturize skin while fighting off germs that can lead to acne.  Lastly (but not least), the oats do the job of soaking up any impurities that may have been clogging up your pores.

So, if you have 15 to 20 minutes and these 3 ingredients you have time to treat your face to this healing facial mask!

What you need:

• 14 ripe red raspberries
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1/4 c. rolled oats

What you do:

• Place the raspberries in a bowl and mash them with a fork until they form a liquid pulp-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed raspberries and mix until all ingredients are blended and you have a paste like consistency (if your mixture is too runny/wet add more oats and if your mixture is too dry add more honey)
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 10 minutes
• Rinse the mixture off with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted (and original recipe) from: DIYFashion 

Picture from: OhSheGlows

D.I.Y. Cleansing and Moisturizing Strawberries & Cream Facial Mask

This facial mask is easy to make and uses only a couple simple ingredients yet it does a lot of good for your skin!  The cream in this recipe will leave your skin feeling moisturized and hydrated.  The strawberries help to fight acne as well as to lighten and fade acne scars and blemishes.  The honey has anti-septic properties and acts as a mild astringent.  It also aids in cleansing the skin of dirt and oil.

What you need:

• 3 ripe strawberries
• 1 tbsp. cream
• 1 tsp. honey (raw is best)

What you do:

• Cut the green tops off of the strawberries and cut the strawberries in half and place in a small bowl.  Mash the strawberries with a fork until a pulp forms.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed strawberries and mix well until all ingredients are blended and a creamy-like consistency forms.
• Apply the mixture to a clean and dry face as well as to your neck
• Let the mixture sit until dry (while you sit back and relax in the meantime)
• Rinse the mixture with warm water and pat skin dry.  Dab cold water onto face to close pores and follow up with a moisturizer

Comments:

• This mixture can be a little drippy when you first apply it so you may want to lay a towel down on the counter where you are applying it.  You may also want to wear an old shirt when applying it as well.

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: HealthMunsta

Picture found at: Infusioneliquid

Exfoliating D.I.Y. Strawberry Sugar Body Scrub

Another day, another strawberry d.i.y. recipe (I told you guys I was on a strawberry kick lately.)  This recipe is for a full body sugar scrub that will leave your skin looking healthy and glowing with soft skin.  Strawberries have a lot of beneficial nutrients within them that can do wonders for your body.  Here’s a few examples:

• Vitamin C which acts as a protector to skin and also works to prevent acne and pimples from popping up
• Salicylic Acid which works to destroy free radicals and prevent premature aging as well as lightning and fading acne scars and blemishes
• Ellagic Acid which is an antioxidant that heals damaged skin and provides skin with a youthful glow
• Folate which works to regenerate cells as well as produce new ones

So, a couple of minutes to whip up this recipe and then treat your body and your skin to the benefits of strawberries!

What you need:

• 4 ripe strawberries
• 3 tbsp. oil (olive or coconut)
• 1/2 c. sugar

What you do:

• Cut the greens off the tops of the strawberries.  In a bowl, gently mash the strawberries with a fork until they form a pulp like paste
• Add the sugar to the mashed strawberries and mix well; then add the oil last
• Mix all ingredients until well blended and a paste like consistency forms (if your mixture is too runny/moist, add some more sugar.  If your mixture seems too gritty/dry add a little more oil)
• In the shower or tub, apply the mixture to your body and gently massage into skin for a few minutes.  Then rinse well with warm water.
• Follow up with your favorite lotion

Comments:

• Use caution in the shower or tub when using this scrub (or any).  The oils in this scrub can cause the floors to become very slippery and slick which can be dangerous.  It’s best to put a rubber bath mat or towel down and use caution as well.
• Be sure to thoroughly rinse all remains of the scrub out of your shower and tub when finished to avoid any stains/marks from the strawberries

 

Picture found at MyPantryShelf

D.I.Y. Exfoliating Strawberry Lip Scrub

OK, since I’ve posted a strawberry foot scrub and a strawberry smoothie recipe earlier today I figured why not post another strawberry recipe?  (Besides, I really like strawberries and seem to be on a strawberry kick lately.)  So, here’s a recipe for a super easy to make strawberry lip scrub recipe.  It’s quick and easy to make and does a great job at exfoliating your lips, ridding them of dryness and leaving them looking healthy and moisturized.

What you need:

• 1 small ripe strawberry
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. oil (olive, almond or coconut)

What you do:

• Cut the green top off of the strawberry and cut the strawberry in half and place in a small bowl.  Mash the strawberry using a fork until it is a pulp-like consistency.
• Add the sugar and then the oil to the mixture and mix until a gritty paste forms.  (If the mixture is too moist/runny, add some more sugar to it)
• Apply the mixture to your lips and gently massage for a few moments (pursing your lips together and rubbing works well too)
• Rinse mixture off with a washcloth and some warm water.  Follow up with a moisturizing lip balm/chapstick.

Comments:

• If you have extra mixture leftover, you can store it in a airtight jar but only for a day or two because the strawberry will spoil…this is a mixture better used immediately and made in small batches.

Skin Healing & Moisturizing Strawberry & Cucumber Smoothie Recipe

In the spirit of spring and beauty here’s a recipe for a delicious smoothie packed with antioxidants that will quench and moisturize your skin while fighting signs of aging and repairing skin damage.  All the ingredients in this smoothie pack a punch when it comes to beauty and health benefits.

Here are just a couple of examples of what some of these ingredients will provide you with:

• Coconut Water: helps to heal dry/itchy skin as well as age spots and wrinkles
• Cucumbers: Improves hair, skin and nails and gives skin a youthful and glowing complexion.  Excellent source of Vitamins A, C and K
• Strawberries: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory with lots of Vitamin C.  Improves complexion and fights signs of aging

So, sit back and relax (maybe while doing a relaxing d.i.y. beauty recipe) with this delicious smoothie while it moisturizes and heals your skin!

What you need:

• 2 c. coconut water
• 1 c. coconut milk
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 c. spinach
• 2 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp. chia seeds

What you do:

• Cut up the cucumber so that it is in smaller pieces that fit into a blender
• Add the cucumber and all other ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth
• Enjoy immediately

Comments:

• If your not using frozen strawberries, you may need to add a couple of ice cubes for a cooler smoothie

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: http://www.womenio.com/3031/15-specific-smoothies-for-naturally-beautiful-skin