Skin vs weather
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min read
So if you're like me, your skin is completely hating you right now! My elbows have never been so red or itchy!
Luckily, my best friend is coconut oil!
After much research and experimentation on my part, I have concluded that coconut oil is a God send! If there is one this I love, it's adding coconut oil to every beauty remedy I come across. Get ready for my favorite coconut oil based DIYs!
🚫Sunless tanner☀
Leftover coffee grounds
3-4 tablespoons coconut oil
Massage onto skin, leave then rinse thoroughly after several minutes.
Citrus salt body scrub :
(Makes 2 servings)
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup oil of your choice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Combine ingredients in dry bowl. Pour and store in air tight container, leaving it in cool dry place.
Before use, clean body completely, then just before exiting bath/shower apply scrub. Rinse thoroughly and pat body dry.
Still love all things DIY? How about this nifty deodorant free of aluminum, PG and parabens!
Youll need:
3/4 cup baking soda
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
30 drops essential oil(s)
3/4 cup corn starch
2 tablespoons bees wax
Combine ingredients (- essential oils) in sauce pan, heat on medium-low heat. Stir and add your essential oil. Pour in container to let cool and harden.
⭐Best to leave in cool dry place.⭐
DIY astringent:
3 parts water
1 part apple cider vinegar
1 part green tea
Your choice of essential oil(s)
Be sure to keep in cool, dry place in a bottle of your choice.
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