DIY Holiday Skin Treatments
8:34 AMJust because the weather outside is
frightful, it doesn’t mean your skin has to be! Cold weather, limited
sunlight and long days spent indoors can wreak havoc on your holiday
glow. Check out these DIY holiday skin treatments using commonly used
ingredients during the season. Try these on your own or package them for
a unique holiday gift!
Honey and Brown Sugar Body Scrub
With all of the baking necessary this time of year, the ingredients
for this scrub may already be in your cupboard. Brown sugar exfoliates
the skin while honey moisturizes. This scrub is perfect to get rid of
dead, dry skin and bring a holiday glow to hands, feet and everything in
between. Slather this scrub on wet skin every few days. Rub into skin
in a circular motion and rinse.
Ingredients:
3 T. brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 t. honey
Mix brown sugar and water together until they form a paste. Whisk in
honey. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to seven
days.
Apple Juice Toner
Visits to the apple orchard are popular this time of year. On your
next trip, pick up a couple of extra apples to use for this juicy facial
toner. The acid in apple juice cuts grease and helps clean pores. Use
this toner day and night for a luxurious, natural clean. After washing
your face, pour a small amount on a cotton pad. Swipe over face avoiding
the eye area.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup apple juice
4 T. witch hazel
Mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean bottle. Store at room temperature for up to ten days.
Coffee and Cocoa Face Mask
Curl up in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and treat
your skin to this coffee and cocoa mask. The caffeine in these
ingredients decreases puffiness around the eyes and brings a noticeable
glow to the skin. When the mask is ready to use, apply to dry, clean
skin. Let the mask set for 15 minutes. Press a wet washcloth to your
face to loosen the mask, then rinse with warm water.
Ingredients:
4 T. finely ground coffee
4 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
8 T. almond milk, coconut milk or plain yogurt
Mix coffee and cocoa powder. Add milk or yogurt to form a smooth
paste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to seven
days.
*Recipes from: Skin Care Recipes and Remedies, Women’s Health Mag, About.com Beauty
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