fbpx

They say beauty is not skin deep, but who wouldn’t want to look fantastic on the inside as well as on the outside?  For ages, people have been spending tons of money on high-end synthetic products that have been lauded to maintain beauty by moisturising the skin, enhancing complexion, reducing wrinkles and lines etc., but what if you could do all this naturally, for much less money and with better results?

Is Beautiful Skin Really Possible With Natural Skin Care Recipes?

Yes, it is. These days, a lot of people are trying to replace synthetic or processed products with organic ones, believing it to be much healthier. Make-up and skin care are not any different. A great deal of attention is now surrounding the idea of caring for the skin naturally using natural organic ingredients.

Everyone wants that healthy, glowy and radiant skin, and in the past, only a few people achieve it naturally. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be done using expensive products, nor do you have to seek out over-priced specialists or consultants.

You can do it at home using natural ingredients with natural skin care recipes that have been proven to work.

3 Steps Toward A Natural Beauty Regime

It is simple to maintain a skin care regimen that is totally natural. If you follow these steps below, you would be way ahead of the rest:

#1. Simplify your routine

You need not have an extensive beauty regimen and include a huge assortment of products added to your skin care all at once. In fact, all you really need is a cleanser, toner and

In fact, all you really need is a cleanser, toner and moisturiser with sunscreen

#2. Read the labels to make sure they are really natural

Although some products claim to be natural, they really aren’t.

You ought to check the labels yourself to see what ingredients are included in the product. Some products may have toxic chemicals even though their labels say all-natural or 100% natural. Avoid off-the-shelf products that have fragrance, as it is often synthetic.

# 3 Make your own natural skin care products

This is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using something that is all-natural because you are the one who put together and mixed the ingredients!

You may actually be surprised by the simplicity of this process.

9 DIY Skin Care Recipes That You Can Do At Home

Here are some natural skin care recipes that have been tested and proven effective for all types and tones of skin. Some of these recipes have exact proportions while others are estimates. You can always manipulate proportions to get the consistency, scent or concentration that you prefer.

You may even substitute ingredients that have a similar effect, especially if you have an allergy to an ingredient used. At the end of the day, these recipes are guidelines and you can fine-tune them to a ratio that works even better for your skin type.

1. Natural face wash

  • Olive oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Almond oil or castor oil.

Directions: Blend, then rub a little oil on your face and massage it into your skin for a few minutes. Once you’re done, use a warm wash cloth to wipe your face until it is no longer greasy.

2. Natural facial mask

  • Honey
  • Plain yogurt

Directions: Combine honey and yoghurt in equal proportions to make a paste that you can apply to your face. Leave the mask on for a few minutes and then wash off properly.

3. Natural body scrub

  • Sugar
  • Oil

Directions: Combine equal amounts of sugar (white or brown) and almond or olive oil. Rub the mixture on your skin and massage for several minutes. After you are done, wash off your skin with warm water.

4. Natural face moisturiser

  • 3 tbsp fresh cream
  • 1/4 avocado
  • 1 tbsp honey

Directions: Combine all three ingredients to make a cream. Apply the cream to your skin and rinse off with warm water after an hour.

5. Acne spot treatment

  • Brewer’s yeast
  • Lemon juice
  • Water

Directions: Combine all ingredients to make a paste then apply it to the blemish. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash it off with warm water.

6. Natural toner

  • 3 tbsp dried basil leaves
  • 1 cup boiling water

Directions: Crush the leaves and put them in the boiling water. Strain the mixture once it has cooled and use it as a spray for your skin.

7. Stretch mark cream

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp cocoa butter
  • 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 0.5 oz beeswax

Directions: Heat the beeswax, cocoa butter and coconut oil stirring occasionally until they are blended properly. When this mixture cools, add the remaining ingredients and mix them with a mixer until the mixture is fluffy. Put the mixture in an airtight container for storage.

8. Natural deodorant

  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp shea butter
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 3 tbsp baking soda
  • 10 drops of essential oils (optional, for scent).

Directions: Melt the shea butter and coconut oil and add the remaining ingredients. Once the mixture is cooled, you can pour it into your desired container. (Do not cool the mixture until it becomes completely solid unless it is in the container that you will use to store. It should still be runny enough so it can be poured.).

9. Natural skin lotion (not greasy).

  • 3/4 cup liquid oil
  • 3 tbsp beeswax
  • 3/4 cup warm filtered water
  • 5-10 drops of essential oils (optional, for scent).

Directions: Melt the beeswax and oil and then add it drop by drop to the water with the essential oils. Keep stirring until the blending is done. The mixture should be creamy but not greasy.

Now that you have a wide variety of natural skin care recipes, go ahead and enjoy making them and tweaking the recipes according to your needs to a healthier and more radiant skin.