When it comes to wanting to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and just wanting, beautiful and glowing skin, many people spend a ton of money at the spa or salon to help them get better looking skin. However, there are cheaper, easier, and sometimes better ways to achieve a more youthful look on your skin. Check out some of these homemade recipes you can use to make your skin look better.
Anti-aging Moisturizer
This homemade anti-aging moisturizer is made from avocados. It not only keeps moisture in but acts as a filler for wrinkles which will give your skin the smooth complexion you have always wanted. For this anti-aging homemade moisturizer, you will need three tablespoons of cream, ¼ avocado, and a tablespoon of honey. Put all ingredients into your blender and mix them until they are pureed into a smooth cream. Then apply to your skin, leaving on for an hour and rinsing off well with warm water.
Spot Treatment for Acne
Everyone ends up with a blemish or two every once in a while that they want to get rid of right away. You can do this by using yeast and lemon. The yeast will fight the bacteria while the lemon will dry the blemish. You will need a pack of Brewers Yeast, a squeeze of lemon juice, and water. Take all three and mix together into a paste. Apply the paste to the blemish, leaving it on for 10 minutes and covering with a band-aid.
Facial Scrub with Sugar and Almond
You should exfoliate regularly to get rid of dead skin cells which will make it look brighter and smoother. You will need three tablespoons of cream, a cup of white sugar, two tablespoons of olive oil, ½ cup of ground up almonds, and ½ cup of brown sugar. Mix these ingredients together well and apply to your dry face using a circular motion. Rinse your face completely with warm water and then rinse with cold water. Pat dry your face. You can store the rest in a jar and put it in the refrigerator for use later.
Coconut Hair Conditioner
Although this isn’t for skin, you will still love it! Everyone wants smooth and shiny hair. With this coconut hair conditioner recipe, they can keep their hair hydrated for smoother and shinier hair. You will need one tablespoon of coconut oil, a ½ cup of mayonnaise, and one teaspoon of coconut extract. After mixing these ingredients together, apply to your head, and cover it with any type of plastic wrap. Leave it on for a half hour before rinsing completely out.
Using these recipes will allow for you to cut down on buying a ton of beauty equipment and allow you to save money at the same time.
