3 Incredibly Easy Natural Treatments to Add to Your Beauty Regime
Your guide to making facemasks, body scrubs, and moisturizers at home
These three beauty treatments use natural ingredients to deliver a healthy outer glow in minimal time. Plus, you’ll find most of the easy-to-access ingredients in your kitchen!
The Benefits of Natural Beauty Treatments
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It absorbs everything you put on it, so choosing to use natural products for your beauty treatments provides maximum benefits with minimal harm.
Natural beauty treatments deliver nutrition to your skin minus synthetic chemicals. As well as being kind to your skin, synthetic-free beauty treatments aid your body’s natural detoxification process by placing less load on your liver.
Not to mention they’re economical, time-friendly, and fun to make.
Avocado and Honey Face Mask
Rich in essential fatty acids, avocados are nature’s moisturizer on the inside and the outside. At the same time, Manuka honey is packed full of anti-oxidants and antibacterial power. This face mask delivers maximum moisture and anti-oxidant goodness to your skin.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1–2 teaspoons of good quality raw Manuka honey
Directions
After cleansing and washing your face to remove any makeup, mix the honey and the avocado thoroughly in a bowl then apply to your face straight away to minimize oxidation.
From there, relax for fifteen minutes or so. Draw a bath (add in magnesium-rich Epsom salts with your favorite essential oil for extra relaxation), make a cup of herbal tea, or curl up with a good book.
Remove the mask with a face wash and warm water.
Coconut Oil and Coffee Body Scrub
Coconut oil is antibacterial, moisturizing, and an excellent source of Vitamin E. Combine with the exfoliating action of ground coffee for a natural body scrub that, thanks to the caffeine, helps to tighten skin.
Plus, cinnamon or grapefruit oil provides extra support for the lymphatic system to aid in cellulite reduction. And raw sugar and sea salt will give you an extra exfoliating kick for smooth summer feet.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup good quality organic Coconut Oil
- 1 cup ground organic coffee
(Optional)
- A teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 10 or so drops of grapefruit essential oil
- A tablespoon of raw sugar or sea salt
Directions
If necessary, melt the coconut oil and allow it to cool but not solidify, then mix the coconut oil and ground coffee together in a bowl. After adding in any optional ingredients, store in an airtight container, mason jar, or freeze into cubes for longevity.
Use 1–2 times per week to exfoliate your body and leave your skin exceptionally smooth.
Pro Tip: Coconut oil can be used to replace shaving cream and eye-makeup remover. Simply use instead of shaving cream in the bath or shower (be careful not to slip!). To remove eye makeup, apply some coconut oil to cotton wool and wipe gently across your eyes. It even works on waterproof mascara.
Homemade Moisturiser
Base creams are great for making your own moisturizers. They’re usually fragrance-free, or if made from natural kinds of butter, they have a slightly nutty smell. Aromatherapy oils help to lift, calm, energize, balance, and soothe both body and mind. Plus, they smell divine!
Ingredients
- 50g Base Cream
- 10–20 drops of your chosen essential oil
Directions
To make a face moisturizer, mix 10 drops of your chosen essential oil with your base cream.
For a yummy body moisturizer, use 20 drops of essential oil with your base cream.
You can also use a combination of appropriate oils to make up the 10 or 20 drops in each moisturizer.
Store your homemade moisturizer in an airtight container or mason jar. Label with ingredients and date, then use as often as desired.
These 3 easy beauty treatments are kind to your skin and will leave you with a healthy glow that is 100% natural.
Enjoy!