Organic cosmetics, natural cosmetics and grandma’s recipes: you don’t have to spend a fortune on beauty products to look your best! Here are some simple beauty tips for face, body and hair care. Simple, organic and cheap, we love it!
There are several advantages to making your own cosmetics at home. First of all, it’s economical, because you only need one or two products that are already in your kitchen cabinets. It’s much more affordable than the little jars you find at the drugstore. Plus, you know exactly what you’re spreading on your skin. Many cosmetics are full of products that are harmful to your skin and your health. Economical, ecological and organic, these are the beauty habits that speak to us.
Honey Mask
Known since ancient times for its moisturizing and healing properties, honey is very beneficial for the skin. Very rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants, its natural antibiotics fight against allergies, bacteria and infections. In addition, it allows to fight effectively against the problems of acnes. Combined with ground cinnamon, it is one of the best natural ways to get rid of pimples!
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
This recipe deeply cleanses the skin, removes pimples, tightens pores, eliminates acne scars and gives a perfectly even glow! A great homemade mask that you must try!
Olive Oil Makeup Remover
Removing makeup is a daily ritual that you don’t break. This very gentle makeup remover removes makeup very effectively, even on waterproof mascara. It’s eco-friendly – ecological products instead of polluting synthetic products – a skin care and a preparation for day care.
Brown sugar scrub
There are several recipes for making a sugar scrub. The most effective is to mix :
- six tablespoons of brown sugar
- six tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
The mixture is applied to the face or body by gently massaging the skin and then rinsing with warm water. Olive oil gives a wonderful complexion to the skin, in addition to making it smooth and silky. Its detoxifying and rejuvenating properties are attractive benefits.
Cocoa bronzing powder
No need to rush to Sephora to buy a bronzing powder, here’s how to make it at home, with a few ingredients from your kitchen… Cocoa powder will do the trick perfectly! For an optimal quality, you can add :
- Cinnamon powder
- Potato starch
- A few drops of lavender essential oil
Quantities vary depending on your skin tone. Since you are the designer, you have the opportunity to find the perfect shade for your pretty face.
Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Using coconut oil is a great way to make your hair soft, shiny and healthy. Throw away your conditioners and hair creams, you don’t need them anymore! A jar of unrefined coconut oil is a perfect multi-functional moisturizer. For a little extra: add castor oil to the base of your hair. This product, which you can buy at a drugstore or any health food store, helps hair grow faster. The results are impressive.
Baking soda shampoo
Manufacturers are looking for products that smell good and lather up a lot, and we don’t realize that we are using extremely harsh products. Baking soda will get rid of any shampoo or conditioner residue, and your hair will have a natural shine after just a few treatments.
First, mix:
- 1 part baking soda
- 3 parts water.
You can double or triple the recipe depending on the length of your hair. Then, Apply the mixture to your hair, leave on for 2-3 minutes, then rinse. Use baking soda in place of your regular shampoo and your hair will be forever grateful.
Conditioner with vinegar
Hair has a slightly acidic pH, very close to that of an apple cider vinegar conditioner. However, many hair products we use, such as most shampoos, bleaches, dyes and perms, are highly alkaline. When we rinse our hair with apple cider vinegar, we help rebalance the natural pH of the hair, removing some of the build-up (excess alkalinity) resulting from the use of these products.
Chamomile Highlights
Try to boil a cup of water and add dried chamomile flowers or 2 or 3 tea bags. Let it cool and then pour the liquid over your hair. Let it dry in the sun for about thirty minutes, or until your hair is dry. Wash your hair, which should already be a little lighter. Repeat once a week, on your whole head or just on certain strands, and you’ll be surprised how much lighter it gets.
