7 DIY Hair and Skin Recipes
Rescue your dry, dull or lifeless hair and skin with the pure and potent properties of nature. These seven all-natural DIY recipes made with fresh, organic and raw ingredients offer a variety of benefits for your skin and hair. Try these recipes to revive, rejuvenate and moisturize with ingredients found in your kitchen cabinet or your local market.
Moisturizing Face Mask
Restore moisture to dry skin with this moisturizing face mask recipe.
Recipe:
2 tbsp. avocado
2 tsp. honey
1 tbsp. coconut milk
Combine ingredients into a thick paste. Apply to skin and leave on for 5- 10 minutes. Rinse.
Banana Hair Mask
This recipe with revive dull and tired looking hair.
Recipe:
1 organic banana
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. yogurt
Blend ingredients thoroughly so there are no clumps. Apply to the hair and let set for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Oatmeal Face Mask
Oatmeal is an anti-inflammatory and a great treatment for those suffering from acne because it absorbs oils on the surface of the skin. Honey is a humectant, meaning it helps your skin retain moisture.
Recipe:
1/2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. coconut milk
1/2 tsp. oatmeal
Combine all ingredients. If it’s too thick, you can add more coconut milk as needed. Apply in the shower, and leave on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off.
No-Poo Cleanser
This No-Poo recipe works on all hair types.
Recipe:
1 tbsp. Henna or Amla powder
2 tbsp. yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vegetable oil
Combine ingredients and apply to dry hair. Cover with a plastic shower cap and keep it on for 20 minutes. Rinse with water.
Skin Brightening Cleanser
Brighten your complexion with this lightening cleanser recipe.
Recipe:
1 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Combine ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Apply to the skin with a cotton ball and let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
This rinse can create shine, luster, and vibrancy to hair
Recipe:
1/4 cup beer
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Pour mixture over hair and scalp, then rinse off.
Hydrating Hair Mask
This hydrating mask will restore moisture and shine to dry dull hair.
Recipe:
1 avocado
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. yogurt
1 tbsp. soy, almond, or coconut milk
Combine ingredients and apply to your hair from roots to ends. For a deep conditioning put a shower cap or plastic bag over your head and keep it on for 5 minutes or for several hours. Wash with shampoo.
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