For those of you who're new to our toxin-free beauty tribe, I bet you still feel pretty overwhelmed every time when you read the cosmetic labels and how those 20-character long chemical terms and combinations of alphabets & numbers make no sense at all. Trust me ladies, I know how you feel because I've been there! That's why I've started researching about creating my own DIY natural skincare recipes - when you make the products from scratch by hand and you source the most eco and purest ingredients from reliable suppliers, you can be pretty sure of the safety of the products that you feed your skin with.
At first, I started reading random posts about food that's good for our skin and thought they must be great for using in natural skincare recipes too, right? Uh-oh - I have to confess that I did make some terrible mistakes! One of the recipes that was going around that I caught up with was the egg white mask. The myth was that being so rich in protein it can give you an instant face-lift with tightened pores - sounds so promising, doesn't it? Well, the fact? Animal protein is contaminated with bacteria, E. Coli and possibly Salmonella - pop those on to your skin and the end result isn't anything pretty! WHOOPS.
So, the lesson here is that not everything natural is good. You still need to research from credible sources, or like what I've done here, to hit up the qualified beauty experts who give tested and verified advice.
But here's your problem solved, my fellow beauty junkies. Meet Lidija who studied Naturopathy at the Endeavour College of Natural Health in Australia and is deeply passionate about natural medicine. We asked this beauty guru to share 3 of her most effective and easy-to-make natural skincare recipes and here we have them. Warning: these recipes look seriously drool-worthy that you'll need to keep your pets away from the kitchen while whipping them up...
1. LAVENDER & HONEY COFFEE SCRUB
Great for: Stimulating blood flow all over the body with an anti-bacterial/anti-inflammatory effect.
You'll need:
2 tsp coffee grounds A sprig of lavender flowers Few drops tea tree oil 1 tsp raw honey 1 tsp fresh olive oilCombine ingredients & gently scrub away impurities. Wash off when done. Skin will feel revitalised & moisturised.
2. NATURAL OIL CLEANSER
Great for: Removing impurities & leaving the skin feeling supple and full of moisture.
You'll need:
Equal parts coconut oil, avocado oil, almond oilCombine oils & massage into skin, then wipe away excess oil with cotton wipe. Impurities will come away too.
3. GREEN TEA & AVACADO SOOTHING MASK
Great for: A calming, antioxidant face mask for inflamed, acne prone skin.
You'll need:
1 tbsp green tea powder 1/4 smashed avocado 1tbsp oatmeal 1 tbsp chamomile tea infusionCombine and apply to face. Leave on for 20 minutes, then wipe away. Say hello to fresh and supple skin!
So tell me Dear Reader, do you have any of your fave DIY natural skincare recipes to share? Where's your go-to place for researching for natural ingredients that are safe to use and give you naturally glowing skin? Share your green beauty wisdom in the comments below! And if you love these recipes, be sure to follow Lidija over at biorhythmnaturopathy.com.au.
Until next time! Stay beautiful inside and out.