6 Easy DIY Skin Care Tips!

Skin is the largest organ in the body. So it’s important to take care of it and it will surely take care of you!

Here are a few easy skin care tips to keep your complexion smooth and stress free!

1. WATER WATER WATER!

The most important thing to remember about skincare is that it starts from taking care of your internal needs!

Meaning make sure you’re drinking enough water. Drinking at least 2 liters of filtered water daily will help your skin improve. You flush out any toxins in your body from anything that you eat and drink which in turn will help clear up your dry skin, blackheads, and acne!

Even if you can’t drink 2 liters of water a day, at least drink 1-2 bottles of water daily. A little is always better than nothing!

2. YOUR DIET

Eating foods filled with sugar is believed to lead to breakouts, even sometimes headaches and mood swings! Try cutting back on eating sweets if you want your skin to clear up!

Try using Stevia or natural honey if you need to sweeten a beverage or food item.

Also try eating leafy greens daily to help keep a clear complexion!

3. TEA TREE OIL

Tea tree oil is an anti inflammatory which relieves irritated skin and is a great remedy for acne.

To use, dilute 1-2 drops of tea tree oil with 20-40 drops of witch hazel. Apply to affected area once or twice a day with a cotton swab.

4. SLEEP SILKY

Sleeping with a silk or satin pillow case can help your skin stay healthy and smooth. It also helps reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles.

An added bonus is that a silk pillowcase will also benefit your hair by reducing frizziness!

5. FACE MASK

Try applying a DIY face mask catered to your skin problems. A lot of the ingredients required for these masks can be found right in our kitchen! So check out the link and give it a try!

DIY Face Masks

6. PAY ATTENTION

Do your best to listen to your skin.

For instance, if you are getting pimples in one spot on your face, try backtracking to see if you are adding something new to your diet that is causing this breakout. It could also be related to stress or a new skin product that you may be using for example.

Try paying attention to your daily habits to see what might be causing your skin dilemma. Remember if you take care of your skin, it will take care of you!

Hope these tips were helpful! If you have any other recommendations for maintaining clear skin, feel free to list in the comments below! 😊

3 Easy DIY Christmas Gift Body Scrubs!

Winter is here and our skin is prone to getting dried out from this cold weather!

This would be a perfect gift for a loved one or you could use on yourself as well!

If you decide to gift these scrubs, I’d recommend buying small mason jars and decorating with a nice ribboned bow!

8 oz Mason Jars

Here are the recipes below!

Ingredients Needed With Benefits Listed

-sea salt : exfoliant, stress reducer, detoxifier, increases circulation

-honey : antibacterial properties, slows down aging, antioxidant

-sugar : natural humectant, exfoliant

-coffee grounds : antioxidant,exfoliant, contains caffeine which’s tightens skin and reduces cellulite, reduces swelling and inflammation

-shea butter : promotes tissue cell regeneration and softening of skin, reduces wrinkles,

-olive oil : antioxidant, has antibacterial properties, and vitamin E

-coconut oil : antimicrobial and has healing properties

-tea tree oil : antibacterial, heals inflammation, removes odor

-peppermint essential oil : helps with odor, helps muscles relax

-lavender essential oil : provides deeps sense of relaxation, helps relieve aches and pains

1. Homemade Body Scrub

1/2 cup coarse sugar

1/4 cup sea salt

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons coconut oil (if allergic, substitute for olive oil)

5-10 drops peppermint essential oil

1/8 cup shea butter

Directions: place sea salt and sugar into a bowl and blend well with a spoon. Add coconut oil, honey, and Shea butter and blend well. Add drops of peppermint oil to mixture and blend one last time. Transfer mixture to small glass jar with a lid and label it. Store in the fridge to help preserve it.

To use: after you’ve cleansed your body, use fingers or washcloth to massage body scrub onto body for about 10-15 seconds. Rinse off scrub and pat dry to leave your skin feeling smooth and soft!

2. Homemade Foot Scrub

1 cup sea salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon coconut oil

5 drops tea tree oil

5 drops peppermint essential oil

8 drops lavender essential oil

Directions: place sea salt in bowl and add olive oil and coconut oil. Blend mixture with a fork. Add the essential oils and blend with other ingredients.

To use: place small amount in your hand with a spoon. Do this treatment in the shower or tub to avoid a mess! Leave Scrub on for 10-15 minutes and just relax! Once done, rinse with warm water then pat dry and follow with a moisturizer. Store mixture in refrigerator after use.

3. Homemade Lip Scrub

1/4 cup coffee grounds

1 cup honey

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon coconut oil (if allergic do not add)

Directions: place coffee grounds into a bowl and blend with honey and olive oil and blend well with a fork.

To use: apply small amount with a soft toothbrush or washcloth to the lips. Gently massage in circular lotion, for about 20 seconds. Rinse and apply lip balm. Store in refrigerator to preserve mixture.

Try out these easy do-it-yourself body scrubs for smoother skin or turn into a gift for a loved one! 😊

Source: draxe.com