DIY Beauty

There are so many fun beauty treatments that can be done at home with natural pantry items that I thought I would share some with you during this time when it is not possible to go to the salon or the esthetician! 
Avocado Hair and Skin Masque:  mash 1 ripe avocado and mix in 1 Tbsp. honey and 1 Tbsp. liquid coconut oil.  Apply to dampened hair (only use on ends if scalp tends to be oily) and face.  Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash off and shampoo/condition as usual. 
Sugar Scrub:  mix 1 cup granulated sugar (white or brown), 1/2 cup coconut or olive oil and any desired essential oils.  Store in a container with a lid and keep in the shower.  Use 1 Tbsp. or more as needed to scrub skin, then rinse.  This will exfoliate and moisturize at the same time. 
Honey Masque for Sensitive Skin/Inflammation:  mix 1 Tbsp. honey with 1 tsp. matcha green tea (or the powder from a green tea bag) and 1 tsp. sweet almond or jojoba oil.  Apply to clean skin and leave on for 20 minutes.  Wash off with cool water and apply your normal moisturizer. 
Honey Masque for Acne-Prone Skin:  mix 1 Tbsp. honey with 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tsp. baking soda.  Apply to clean skin and leave on for 20 minutes.  Rinse off with cool water and apply your normal moisturizer. 

Any of the masques could be used once per week and would be a great addition to the Two Week Cleanse that I discussed last week.  Happy Beautifying!