Lets face it, we all want flawless and radiant skin. While I am a die hard makeup lover, I never want to feel like makeup is a necessary part of my beauty routine, but simply an option. A fabulous option! It is possible to achieve naturally glowing and blemish free skin at home. Here are some of my secret homemade recipes for healthy skin that you'll want to show off.
COFFEE SCRUB: Get a few coffee beans and grind/greater them. Apply olive oil to your skin. Add the coffee to your skin and gently rub your skin in circular motions. Once the coffee is distributed evenly allow it to sit for 5- 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. This scrub promotes blood flow, removes dead skin and will help to fight wrinkling, dark circles, large pores and blemishes.
OATMEAL & HONEY MASK : Pour 4 tbl sp of honey into a container then add 1/4 cup of uncooked oats. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients together until you get a sticky and lumpy consistency. Wet your face with water and apply the mixture by patting it unto your face. Leave the mask on until your skin doesn't feel as sticky and it has dried out on your face (approximately 30 mins). Rinse with warm water. Honey contains vitamin e and has anti-oxidizing and moisturizing properties which will fight acne and scars and will give your skin a natural glow.
CITRIC SPOT TREATMENT: Squeeze an orange and a lemon or lime into a container. Add 2 tbl sp of olive oil and mix. Using a q-tip apply the mixture to the scar or dark area and leave on for 3 hours. Tingling is common however if the tingling is unbearable or uncomfortable add a drop of olive oil to the area. For best results enjoy a day in the sun while the treatment is on your skin.
OLIVE OIL OVERNIGHT MIRACLE: This is the simplest yet my favorite recipe for amazing skin and it only requires 1 ingredient. Get some extra virgin olive oil and apply it to a clean face. Then go to sleep and rinse in the morning. And that's it when you wake up you will see and feel the difference in your skin. I recommend putting a towel on your pillow in case you toss and turn like I do. This nighttime mask is detoxing and nourishing to the skin and will fight acne and help to decrease the appearance of dark circles, spots and wrinkles. It is good for all skin types especially those with oily skin.
AS COOL AS A CUCUMBER: No matter what treatment you're doing it's always great to add sliced chilled cucumbers to your eyelids. This forces you to kick up your feet, keep your eyes closed and just relax. Beauty-rest works like a charm it's not just a myth.
You don't have to spend on high-end skincare lines. Indulge your skin with fresh, unprocessed, nourishing ingredients.You were born a natural beauty.
Happy spa day
