Nature provides us with a wealth of ingredients that nourish not only our bodies internally but also our skin and hair.
With a few products you probably already have in your kitchen, you can create effective, economical, healthy, easy, and delightful beauty recipes. If you want to enhance their benefits, you can add essential oils and herbal remedies.
Here we share 9 easy recipes of our favorites
1. Hydrating oatmeal and honey face mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ground oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- (Optional) 2 drops of lavender or another essential oil depending on your skin type.
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a homogeneous paste is formed.
2. Apply to clean face, avoiding the eye area.
3. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Benefits: Hydrates, soothes, and gently exfoliates the skin.
2. Coffee and coconut oil body scrub
Ingredients:
- ½ cup used coffee grounds
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted if solid)
- (Optional) 5 drops of orange or mandarin essential oil.
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2. Use the mixture in the shower, massaging gently onto damp skin.
3. Rinse with warm water and enjoy softer skin.
Benefits: Stimulates circulation, removes dead cells, and leaves skin soft.
3. Green tea and chamomile facial toner
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green tea infusion
- 1 cup chamomile infusion
- (Optional) 3 drops of tea tree or sandalwood essential oil.
Preparation:
1. Prepare the infusions and let them cool.
2. Mix both in a spray bottle.
3. Apply to clean face in the mornings or evenings as a refreshing toner.
Benefits: Reduces inflammation, balances pH, and provides antioxidants to the skin.
4. Banana and olive oil hair mask
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- (Optional) 3 drops of rosemary essential oil and 2 drops of sage essential oil.
Preparation:
1. Mash the banana until no lumps remain and mix with the olive oil.
2. Apply to dry or damp hair, from roots to ends.
3. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for 20-30 minutes.
4. Wash with your usual shampoo.
Benefits: Nourishes, hydrates, and strengthens hair.
5. Homemade coconut and beeswax lip balm
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon grated beeswax
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- (Optional) 2 drops of peppermint or spearmint essential oil
Preparation:
1. Melt the beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and add the almond oil and essential oil.
3. Pour the mixture into a small container and let it cool until solid.
Benefits: Hydrates and protects lips.
6. Hydrating body oil with reducing properties
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sweet almond oil or wheat germ oil
- 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops cypress essential oil
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a dark bottle with an airtight lid.
2. Shake well before each use.
3. Apply after bathing, massaging in circular, upward motions on desired areas.
Benefits: Deeply moisturizes the skin while stimulating circulation and helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
7. Relaxing bath with sea salt and herbs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender or chamomile flowers
- 5 drops of eucalyptus, mandarin or sweet orange essential oil.
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add the mixture to a tub filled with hot water.
3. Soak for 20-30 minutes to relax your body and mind.
Benefits: Relieves tension, detoxifies the skin, and calms the senses.
8. Firming aloe vera and coffee gel for cellulite
Ingredients:
- ½ cup natural aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 5 drops of cypress or geranium essential oil
Preparation:
1. Mix the aloe vera gel with the ground coffee until it forms a paste.
2. Add the essential oil drops and mix again.
3. Apply to areas with cellulite and massage in circles for 5-10 minutes.
4. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Benefits: Stimulates circulation, tones the skin, and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
9. Firming rosemary and almond oil for sagging skin
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sweet almond oil
- 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops of lime essential oil
- 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a dark jar with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Massage the oil into sagging areas with upward circular motions for 10 minutes.
3. Use daily for best results.
Benefits: Improves skin elasticity, stimulates circulation, and firms treated areas.
General tips for using all natural cosmetic recipes:
- Be sure to perform an allergy test before applying any mixture. Some ingredients may irritate certain skin types.
- Use fresh, quality ingredients.
- Essential oils must be of the highest quality and used in the recommended dosages.Try these recipes and enjoy a more natural and personalized beauty routine without leaving your kitchen!
