Some foods we all eat can also help our skin glow from the inside-out can also be used externally, as cleansers, moisturizers, and skin masks. These vitamins, minerals, and oils that nourish your body also nourish your skin. Below you’ll find recipes for a variety of skincare products that you can make at home with a few simple ingredients. Make them for yourself or even give them as gifts by reusing pretty class jars or bottles. Your friends and relatives will love the personal touch, and you’ll be recycling and saving money too! Here are some recipes to get you started.
Note: If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test before using any of these products. Apply a few drops to the inside of your wrist, and wait 12 hours to see if any irritation develops.
There are lots of simple plant oils that you can use to moisturize your skin, all of which can be stored in your bathroom.
Requirements
1. Cocoa butter-1 cup
2. Beeswax, finely chopped or grated- 4 Tbsp.
3. Filtered water-4 tsp.
4. Grape seed oil-6 Tbsps.
5. Coconut oil-4 tbsp.
6. Wheat germ oil- 2 tbsps.
How to make-
Combine water and beeswax in a saucepan and heat until melted. Add cocoa butter and stir until smooth. Allow to cool somewhat, then add oils. Pour into a glass jar, and allow cooling completely.
Lavender essential oil gives this body washes a fragrant scent, while grape seed oil helps keep skin healthy.
Requirements-
1. Unscented castile soap- 1/2 cup liquid,
2. Grape seed oil-1 tsp.
3. Lavender essential oil-4 drops
How to make-
Pour ingredients into a container, swirl to mix, and store in the shower for up to one month
This face wash will clean your skin without drying it out.
Requirements-
1. Full-fat, plain yogurt- 2 cup
2. Grape seed oil-4 Tbsp.
3. Freshly Squeezed lemon juice-2Tbsp
How to make-
Whip all ingredients until smooth. Pour mixture in a tightly-sealed glass jar and store in the refrigerator. This facial wash will keep for a few weeks.
Note: If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test before using any of these products. Apply a few drops to the inside of your wrist, and wait 12 hours to see if any irritation develops.
First Homemade Nature’s Moisturizer
There are lots of simple plant oils that you can use to moisturize your skin, all of which can be stored in your bathroom.
Requirements
1. Cocoa butter-1 cup
2. Beeswax, finely chopped or grated- 4 Tbsp.
3. Filtered water-4 tsp.
4. Grape seed oil-6 Tbsps.
5. Coconut oil-4 tbsp.
6. Wheat germ oil- 2 tbsps.
How to make-
Combine water and beeswax in a saucepan and heat until melted. Add cocoa butter and stir until smooth. Allow to cool somewhat, then add oils. Pour into a glass jar, and allow cooling completely.
Second Homemade Soothing Lavender Body Wash
Lavender essential oil gives this body washes a fragrant scent, while grape seed oil helps keep skin healthy.
Requirements-
1. Unscented castile soap- 1/2 cup liquid,
2. Grape seed oil-1 tsp.
3. Lavender essential oil-4 drops
How to make-
Pour ingredients into a container, swirl to mix, and store in the shower for up to one month
Third Homemade Grape seed Face Wash for Dry Skin
This face wash will clean your skin without drying it out.
Requirements-
1. Full-fat, plain yogurt- 2 cup
2. Grape seed oil-4 Tbsp.
3. Freshly Squeezed lemon juice-2Tbsp
How to make-
Whip all ingredients until smooth. Pour mixture in a tightly-sealed glass jar and store in the refrigerator. This facial wash will keep for a few weeks.
