Try these simple DIY at-home recipes for natural and homemade skin care products.
How to Make Your Own Cleanser
Eggs are a simple and beneficial ingredient to use in skin care because of their protein and Vitamin E. They have many more uses than just omelets—one being homemade facials. This facial cleanser is easy and suitable for all skin types.
Egg Facial Cleanser Ingredients
- One egg and a bowl
Egg Facial Cleanser Directions
- Beat one egg in a bowl, using fingers.
- Smooth the egg onto your face and let dry. When you feel your skin tighten and the egg dries, rinse off with water.
- Cover the remaining egg with saran wrap or a lid so you can use the same egg again.
If the smell ever changes or is bad, do not use it!
How to Make Other Facials
Dry Skin Cleanser Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream
Dry Skin Cleanser Directions
- Apply to skin with cotton balls (avoid eye area).
- Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse.
Oily Skin Cleanser Ingredients
- Honey
- Oatmeal
- Lemon Juice
Oily Skin Cleanser Directions
- Make a paste of honey, oatmeal and lemon juice.
- Apply to your face for 10 minutes and rinse.
Normal Skin Cleanser Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely ground almonds
- Witch hazel (enough to moisten)
Normal Skin Cleanser Directions
- Make a paste of 1/3 cup of the almonds and witch hazel.
- Apply to face avoiding eye area.
- Leave on for 15 minutes, wipe with tissue and rinse.
How to Make Your Own Skin Toner
You’ve cleansed your face, right? So why do you need step two? Toners remove any remaining dirt from your face. They increase blood circulation and shrink pores, which is important in preventing blemishes. Toning also refreshes your skin — you’ll be able to feel a difference instantly!
Simple Skin Toner Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2/3-cup witch hazel (can be found in drugstores)
Directions for Simple Skin Toner
- Combine all ingredients and pour into a clean container.
- Shake well before applying with a clean cotton ball.
How to Make Your Own Rose Petal Toner
Rose Petal Toner Ingredients
- 3½ cups of witch hazel
- ½ cup dried rose petals
- 5 sprigs of rosemary
Rose Petal Toner Directions
- Blend everything together well.
- Strain and either splash onto face after cleansing or apply with cotton balls.
How to Make Your Own Moisturizing Face Mask
Maybe you’re not worried about wrinkles yet, but proper hydration of your skin now can result in fewer wrinkles later. Your skin must be properly hydrated to maintain softness and elasticity. As you grow older, skin loses its ability to retain water, resulting in dryness and wrinkling. Honey is an important ingredient in many skin and hair care products because it is a humectant, which means it retains water. It is also perfect for sensitive skin because it is an anti-irritant.
Honey Moisturizing Mask
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps milk
Directions
- Mix ingredients.
- Smooth over face and throat.
- Wait 10 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
No Honey Moisturizing Mask
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
- Combine beaten yolk and lemon juice.
- Add in oils while stirring with a wire whisk. If mixture is too thick, add more lemon juice.
Gather your friends and create your own day spa. With these homemade skin care recipes, it’s easy and fun.
Important note: Do not use any ingredients that you are allergic to. If the mixtures ever change appearance or scent, discard and mix up a new batch.
Christina Majaski - Christina Majaski is a mother, legal assistant and freelance writer. She has written articles, quizzes and stories for print ...
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