11 amazing beauty recipes

Nature is the greatest source of beauty there is. Find out how to make at home your own beauty treatments, using only natural ingredients that will cost you pennies. Here are 11 amazing beauty recipes that actually work!

1 Ginger Scrub

This scrub will boost circulation and make skin glow!

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 teaspoons lemon juice

Combine ingredients and rub all over body before showering. Rub off with a coarse washcloth, loofah, or vegetable brush, using circular motions.

2 Grapefruit Foot Scrub

You’ll love how the grapefruit’s citric acid and antioxidants help turn over new skin cells while oftening hardened skin.

Juice of 1 Grapefruit
1 cup sugar
1 cup sea salt

Mix ingredients together in a bowl and massage into feet. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

3 Chamomile & Milk Bath Relaxer

Chamomile has the ability to calm and soothe. Milk is a softener and an exfoliant. At the end of the day treat yourself to this relaxing bath that will leave you rested, and with soft smooth skin.

Steep 5 chamomile tea bags in 1 cup boiling water and brew for at least 20 minutes. Add tea to 2 quarts hot milk. Pour into running bath water and swirl. Soak until the water cools.

4 Rosemary Hair Treatment

Rosemary benefits hair by removing product build up. The aroma of rosemary will energize your spirits and your scalp.

a cup dried rosemary
a cup olive oil

Sprinkle the rosemary into the olive oil and microwave mixture until warm but not hot. Massage into hair and scalp. Wrap hair in warm towel. You can heat the towel in the dryer. Leave mixture in for at least twenty minutes. Shampoo out thoroughly.

5 Seaweed Face Mask

This is a face mask that will draw bloat from the face while firming.

1/2 cup dried or powdered seaweed (available at health food stores)
1 tablespoon warm water

Stir together in a small bowl until a thick paste forms and spread over face with a pastry brush. Allow it to dry, then rinse thoroughly with cool water. Follow up with a moisturizer.

6 Cucumber Lemon Whitener

Use this treatment to lighten dark, rough areas of the body.

juice of one lemon
a teaspoon of turmeric (available in the baking aisle)

Mix both together until you create a soft paste. Apply with an old clean toothbrush to darkened elbows, under arms, and neck. Rub in steadily in a circular motion. Allow to set and penetrate for about ten minutes. Rinse with warm water. Pat thoroughly dry.

7 Orange Yogurt Mask

Use this refreshing mask to thoroughly cleanse while nourishing skin.

1 teaspoon plain yogurt
juice of half of a small orange

Combine ingredients and smooth all over face and neck with fingertips. Leave on to set for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with tepid water. Allow skin to air dry.

8 Blueberry Toner

This wonderfully refreshing face toner is offered at a top spa for $85.00!

3 teaspoons blueberries
1/4 cup plain yogurt

Microwave blueberries in a safe container for 10 seconds. Add yogurt, and whip with a fork until the mixture is frothy. Apply mixture to face and neck. Allow to penetrate at least 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

8 Ultimate Pore Cleanser

This is an at home version of the popular “strips” that are being sold to remove blackheads and clogged pores.

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 teaspoons milk

Mix above together in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 to 7 seconds. Test to feel that the mixture is warm but not hot. Apply to nose and chin area with a small pastry brush. Allow it to dry. It should take about 10 minutes, and you should be left with a stiff film. Gently peel off. This cleanser takes practice; Make sure to apply enough of the paste to create a solid film.

9 Hair Mask

This easy to make hair treatment will give your hair incredible shine and bounce while sealing split ends. It will save you lots of money, and is a cinch to make. You’ll love this recipe!

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk

Combine above ingredients and heat in microwave until warm (about 10 seconds) Massage into hair, concentrating on ends. Wrap hair in a towel or shower cap. Leave on for about 30 minutes. Rinse out thoroughly with warm water. then shampoo & condition.

Foot Fetish

Here is a relaxing foot treatment that will leave your hard working tootsies soft, invigorated, and smelling great!

1 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup milk

Heat above ingredients in the microwave until just warm to the touch. Soak feet until the liquid becomes cool. Finish by brushing feet vigorously with a vegetable brush. Rinse and pat feet dry.

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