DIY Almond and Mandarin Face Scrub

Gently exfoliate and nourish skin with this easy to make at home facial scrub!

What you need:

• 2 tsp. honey
• 4 tsp. almond meal
• 1 – 1 1/2 tsp. mandarin juice

What you do:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well
• Apply mixture to face and gently massage into skin for a few minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with water and pat skin dry

Soothing Lettuce Cleanser

Treat irritated skin to a soothing and gentle lettuce cleanser!

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 head lettuce
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp. benzoin

 

Directions:

• Place the water in a saucepan and add the lettuce
• Bring the water to a boil; once boiling reduce heat to a simmer
• Let simmer for 1 hour
• Remove from heat and let cool
• Once cool, carefully strain the mixture and add the benzoin; mix well
• Transfer the mixture to a container for storage
• Apply to skin and use as you would a cleanser
• Rinse with water

Gentle Herbal Facial Cleanser

Gently cleanse skin with this herbal facial cleanser!

 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup dried chamomile
• 1/3 cup dried rose petals
• 2/3 oat flour
• water

 

Directions:

• Combine dried chamomile and rose petals and grind until fine
• Combine oat flour with grinded mix; mix well
• Add a tablespoon of water to the mixture at a time; stirring after each tablespoon is added until a creamy paste forms
• Place the mixture in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes (this will create a creamier consistency)
• Remove from heat and let mixture cool
• Once cooled, apply the mixture to skin (avoid the eye area)
• Gently massage into skin
• Rinse with warm water

Thyme and Fennel Gentle Facial Cleanser

Cleanse skin with this gentle and effective facial cleanser!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tbsp. dried thyme
• 2 tsp. crushed fennel seeds
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Juice from 1/2 lemon

Directions:

• Combine the thyme and fennel seeds and place in boiling water
• Add lemon juice to the mixture and let steep for 15 minutes
• Strain the mixture
• Apply to face using a soft tissue or cotton ball
• Rinse with water

*If stored in an airtight container, this mixture can last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Pineapple and Melon Deep Cleansing Facial Mask

Pamper skin with this deliciously sweet pineapple and melon facial cleansing mask!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup pineapple
• 1/4 cup melon (not watermelon)
• 3 oz. water
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch (to thicken)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until a paste forms
• (if too runny, add more cornstarch)
• Apply to a clean face and gently massage into skin
• Let sit 10-15 minutes
• Rinse with water

Peachy Facial Cleansing Cream

Nourish and brighten dry skin with this peachy facial cleansing cream!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 ripe peach (peeled and pitted)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla jojoba oil
• 3 drops chamomile essential oil

Directions:

• Place the peach in a blender or food processor and puree
• Remove the pureed peach into a bowl and all the remaining ingredients except for the essential oil; mix well
• Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Apply to face and gently massage into skin
• Rinse with water

Chamomile Cleansing Milk (dry and sensitive)

Soothe dry and sensitive skin with this gentle facial cleansing milk!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. chamomile flowers (fresh or dried)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients into a double boiler; heat for 30 minutes (or just before it starts to boil)
• Remove from heat; let sit for 2 hours
• Strain the mixture to remove flower pieces
• Transfer mixture into a bottle or container for storage

*When kept in the fridge, this mixture can last up to 2 weeks

Buttermilk and Fennel Cleansing Milk for Oily Skin

Treat and manage oily skin with this cleansing milk recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp. crushed fennel seeds

Directions:

• Combine ingredients into a double boiler; heat for 30 minutes
• Remove from heat; let mixture steep for 2 hours
• Strain the mixture to remove seeds
• Transfer mixture to bottle or container for storage

*When left in the fridge, this mixture can last up to 2 weeks

Lime, Honey and Yogurt Facial Cleanser

Leave skin feeling soft and smooth with this yummy facial cleanser!

 

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 3 tbsp. lime juice

 

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to face and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with warm water

Soothing Honey Cucumber Cleansing Milk

Treat your skin to this soothing and calming cleansing milk!

Ingredients:

• 1 chamomile tea bag
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 small cucumber (peeled and seeded)
• 1 tbsp. whole milk

Directions:

• Boil a cup of water and add the tea bag; leave the tea bag in the water to steep and cool
• Peel, seed and mash the cucumber; strain out the pulp with a fork to retain the juice
• Combine and stir the honey and cucumber juice
• Add the milk to the honey and juice; stir well
• Apply to skin with a cotton pad or soft tissue
• Use the cooled chamomile tea water to gently wipe off the cleansing mixture