Thursday 1 March 2018

DIY Essential Skincare for Beginners- Pri.

Nice tips Aish! I will definitely try. 😊

Beauty products are booming right now. There are millions of products in the market. However Organic and Natural they claim to be, they always have way too many ingredients in them; half of which, we do not even know to pronounce correctly. There is no way to be sure that the products are a hundred percent trustworthy! You never know what goes into them, during the manufacturing. This very thought makes me paranoid!



When you make your own products with known, simple and fresh ingredients, you will be amazed at the results you get for the very little effort you put in! It is basically; Dump, Heat and Mix. That's how easy the procedure is!

I have been using homemade DIY skincare recipes for a while now, I always get the best results every time. Also, there is a sense of peace when you know what goes into your skin. These recipes are good for any member of the family, from little ones to adults. I am sharing the basic DIY Essential Skincare recipes for beginners. I promise, these products will give you a Spa-experience every time you use them!

Clay Cleansing Mask

 Clay Mask


Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Indian Clay (Multani Mitti)
2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil
1 Tablespoon Rose Water
Filtered water- as needed
Essential oil 5 drops (optional)

Procedure:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and use filtered water to make a paste.
2. Once the desired consistency is achieved, store it in a dry container.
3. It stores well in refrigerator for a few weeks, if the mask dries-up add water before application.
4. Apply the mask and leave it to dry for about 20 minutes, wash off with warm water.
5. Apply toner and moisturizer to complete the facial routine.

Double Boiler Method


Facial Toner

Ingredients:
Toner 1: Rose Water (By itself)
Or
Toner 2: Apple Cider Vinegar and Water in (1:4) ratio.

Procedure:
Apply using your fingers or using a cotton pad. Gently pat on skin including under eye area. After a couple of minutes, apply face moisturizer.


Face moisturizer

 Face Moisturizer

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Coconut oil
1 Tablespoon Jojoba oil or Grape Seed oil or Avocado oil
Half teaspoon of Vitamin E oil
1 teaspoon Bees Wax pellets
Green tea (Optional)
5 drops of essential oil ( I use Lavender oil)

Procedure:
1. Melt the oils and bees wax in a bowl using the double boiler method.
2. Once the ingredients melt, remove from heat. Add the essential oils and green tea decoction.
3. Allow the mixture to cool a bit and use a hand mixer to blend and whip the mixture. After about five to ten minutes you will see the consistency/ color change; similar to whipped cream with soft peaks. Allow it to cool completely.
4. Store in a clean, dry container. You can reuse recycled cosmetic containers. You can store in the refrigerator for longer life.
5. Use it as a regular moisturizer day and night.


Body Moisturizer

 Body Butter/ Moisturizer

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon of Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter
1 Tablespoons of Aloe gel or fresh gel of a leaf
1 and a half tablespoons of Bees Wax pellets
5 to 10 drops of essential oil optional (I use a mix of Lavender, Tea tree and Peppermint)

Procedure:
1. Melt the oils, butter and bees wax in a bowl using the double boiler method.
2. Once the ingredients melt, remove from heat. Add the essential oils and aloe Vera gel.
3. Allow the mixture to cool a bit and use a hand mixer to blend and whip the mixture. After about five to ten minutes you will see the consistency/ color change; similar to whipped cream with soft peaks. Allow it to cool completely.
4. Store in a clean, dry container. You can reuse recycled cosmetic containers. You can store in the refrigerator for longer life.


Ultra Smooth Lip Balm

 Lip Balm

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Half teaspoon of vitamin E oil
1/2 teaspoon of Bees Wax pellets
A couple of drops of essential oil (optional)

Procedure:
1. Melt the oils and bees wax in a bowl using the double boiler method.
2. Once the ingredients melt, remove from heat and add the essential oils.
3. Allow the mixture to cool a bit and store in a clean, dry container. You can reuse recycled cosmetic containers.
4. The mixture will harden in a few minutes and you can use the balm right away.

Hope you like the DIY recipes. Do let us know if you try any of these. Happy Spa-time!


Read our other DIY recipes:
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10 Amazing Natural Winter Therapies-Aish

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