Here are some fun DIY skin care recipes! Enjoy :)

Please be aware of any ingredient or food allergies you might have.

Food and Skin

 Coconut Oil is a great all in one healthy oil! Its an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and improves nutrient absorption as well! It can be used for cooking, as a lip balm, moisturizer, shaving cream, deep treatment conditioner, makeup remover,body scrub (mixed with sugar makes a great exfolliant),bug bites, athletes foot and canker sores. Its also been proven to boost metabolism and aid in digestion. It is also said to aid the memory with Alzheimer patients.

DIY Hand and Body Scrub

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups of brown or raw sugar

6-8 tablespoons of organic unrefined coconut oil

15-20 drops of vanilla essential oil (may be substituted with vanilla fragrance)

Directions:

If your coconut oil is solid at room temperature, briefly warm just enough to aid in the melting the process.  Then in a small bowl combine your coconut oil and brown sugar, blending well enough to eliminate any lumps.  Then add your vanilla essential oil to the mixture drop by drop, being sure to blend mix after each addition.  Once mixed, scrub should be placed in an airtight container and used within six months.  Apply your scrub to pre-moistened skin, being sure to massage it in using circular motions.

Kiwi Beauty Mask

2 kiwis, pureed + 3 tablespoons plain yogurt + 1 tablespoon orange juice + 1 tablespoon almond or olive oil

A homemade mask to brighten skin: Mix together pureed kiwis with yogurt, orange juice, and oil until well blended. Using your fingertips, apply to the entire face (avoiding the eyes). Leave on until dry, then rinse well.

The tiny seeds of the kiwi gently exfoliate the skin!

Oatmeal Mask

If you are looking to save a few bucks, an at-home facial mask is a great way to indulge in good skin care habits. For a good at home facial mask, look no further than your pantry. Oatmeal is one of the most nourishing products for your skin. It soothes irritated skin, exfoliates and is readily found in a number of commercial face mask products. A finely milled oatmeal is best, though most any brand will do. For a basic at home facial mask, take three teaspoons of oatmeal and add warm water to the mix gradually. Mix well until a smooth paste forms. You can also add honey or yogurt for added nourishment.

DIY Berry-Yogurt Mask

Step 1

In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons honey, and pulse until fully combined.

Step 2

Add 1/4 cup mixed berries, pureeing until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Step 3

Using your hands, apply mixture to a clean, dry face. Let mask sit 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse face thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.

Age Avengers
Blackberries deliver even more antioxidants than blueberries do.

Main Squeeze
The vitamin C and natural enzymes in fresh citrus help brighten the skin.

The Bee's Knees
A mild antiseptic, honey gently exfoliates, promotes tissue growth, and seals in moisture.

Lemon and Honey mask

What You’ll Need:
- 1 tbsp organic honey
- 1 fresh lemon

What To Do: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and remove any seeds. Mix in honey and apply to damp face. Massage into skin for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.

 Banana Mask for Oily Skin

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
• 2 tbsp honey
• An orange or a lemon

Preparation: