For an occasional nourishing and strengthening hair treatment, make a natural hair mask. This certainly isn’t one for everyday use, but it makes hair shiny and smooth and even works on really curly hair:
Mix one banana and one avocado and puree until smooth, (this is also a great way to use over ripe bananas and avocados). Comb through clean, damp hair and put a shower cap on. Leave on for at least 15 minutes and rinse out well in the shower.
Sugar Body Scrub
Sugar is a great way to tighten and smooth skin naturally, without being too abrasive and harsh on the skin.
Mix equal parts of white or brown sugar with olive or almond oil, and add an essential oil of your choice, (optional). To exfoliate skin, rub the mixture onto skin and massage in for a couple of minutes. Rinse off with warm water and voila!
Natural Microdermabrasion
Baking soda is a very effective, natural and gentle abrasive that removes dead skin cells and makes the skin glow.
Wet your face with warm water. Pour some baking soda into hands and massage into your face for at least 3 minutes. This is likely to sting a little – it is called abrasion! – then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Enjoy economical DIY skincare in the comfort of your home!
5 Nourishing All-Natural DIY Skincare Tips
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For an occasional nourishing and strengthening hair treatment, make a natural hair mask. This certainly isn’t one for everyday use, but it makes hair shiny and smooth and even works on really curly hair:
Mix one banana and one avocado and puree until smooth, (this is also a great way to use over ripe bananas and avocados). Comb through clean, damp hair and put a shower cap on. Leave on for at least 15 minutes and rinse out well in the shower.
Sugar Body Scrub
Sugar is a great way to tighten and smooth skin naturally, without being too abrasive and harsh on the skin.
Mix equal parts of white or brown sugar with olive or almond oil, and add an essential oil of your choice, (optional). To exfoliate skin, rub the mixture onto skin and massage in for a couple of minutes. Rinse off with warm water and voila!
Natural Microdermabrasion
Baking soda is a very effective, natural and gentle abrasive that removes dead skin cells and makes the skin glow.
Wet your face with warm water. Pour some baking soda into hands and massage into your face for at least 3 minutes. This is likely to sting a little – it is called abrasion! – then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Enjoy economical DIY skincare in the comfort of your home!
