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

Berry Beauty Smoothie for Beautiful Skin

This delicious smoothie is packed full of Vitamin C and other antioxidants…all which do wonders for beauty and body!

What you need:

• ¼ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup kale (or spinach)
• 1 cup coconut water (or water)

 What to do:

• Place all ingredients in a blender
• Process until smooth
• Enjoy immediately

Comments:

• If using fresh berries, you may want  to add a couple of ice cubes for a cooler smoothie
• For those of you who aren’t a big fan of “greens” you can substitute spinach in place of kale because it offers a blander/more subtle taste yet still offers a lot of great benefits
• The original recipe calls for water, I substitute water with coconut water because of the many health/beauty benefits it offers

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: http://www.youbeauty.com/nutrition/galleries/smoothie-recipes#11

DIY Delicious Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Scrub

Treat your skin to this delicious body scrub that will exfoliate skin and leave it glowing (and not to mention, smelling delicious!)

What You Need:

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 6 tbsp. coconut oil

What You Do:

• Combine all ingredients (oil last) in a bowl and mix well
• Use immediately or transfer mixture to an airtight container or jar for storage
• When ready to use, apply and gently massage into skin for a few moments and rinse well with water

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

Grapefruit Facial Mask

Leave your skin looking and feeling healthy and glowing after using this face mask!

 

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. grapefruit juice
• 2 tsp. carrot juice
• 3 tbsp. plain yogurt

 

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water