There’s no better time than now to give your skin a break and kick all of those products that contain harsh chemicals to the curb. From a simple makeup remover made with almond oil and aloe to a papaya and lime body scrub, these recipes inspired by skin care maven, Adina Grigore, are a great start to going au naturel with your beauty routine.
“Think of this exfoliant as an at-home chemical peel (minus the chemicals). Sugar is a great allover exfoliant, and the vitamin C in lime makes your skin firmer and more youthful. Papaya is high in vitamin A, which brightens the skin.”
What you need:
¼ cup papaya chunks
¼ cup coarse sugar
Juice from ½ lime
It’s easiest to whip this recipe up in a blender, but you can mash the papaya with a fork in a small bowl, then mix in the sugar and the lime juice until you form a paste. Before you shower, rub the paste on your entire body in circular motions to stimulate blood flow. Leave on for a few minutes then rinse clean.
“Of course, you can use simple kitchen oils to remove your makeup, but these feel heavy–here, the aloe in this remover dilutes the oil. Sweet almond oil is gentle and kills bacteria as it’s wiping away your makeup. The best part is you don’t need to wash it off after.”
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera leaf, juice or gel (For fresh aloe, just cut it open and use a knife to scrape out the inside)
Combine ingredients in a small jar and seal it shut when storing for daily use. The remover will settle and separate, so shake well every time you use it. Store in a cool dark place and use within two to three weeks.
“Store-bought deodorants can contain aluminum and other harmful ingredients. Taking the DIY route is not only good for you but it can be more cost-effective.”
3 tablespoons pure witch hazel
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
Large pinch baking soda (no more than ¼ teaspoon)
8 drops of your favorite deodorizing essential oil (like lavender, tea tree, cedar, lemon, or lemongrass)
Add all ingredients to a small spray bottle and shake for 1 minute until the baking soda has dissolved and the essential oil is well mixed. Let stand overnight, then in the morning give it another shake and spritz. This recipe lasts a couple of months; shake well each time you use it.
Source: 4 Natural Skincare Recipes To Try Now | The Zoe Report
We bet the berries make this scrub smell SO good!
XX, Britta & Carli from http://twinspiration.co/
You are so right!
Amazing post!
Aloha beautiful,
I just read your post and loved it. Such great tips. Thanks for that!! I love your natural approach and I am always on the hunt for healthy alternatives. I just started a #healthyalternatives series on my blog starting with a whole blog post on the best store bought all natural deodorant, my healthy hair care routine using rosemary essential oil and coconut oil and other great things.
I love that we are interested in the same type of things and write about similar topics.
Check it out and follow me if you are interested:-)
http://claudiamariefit.com/2016/04/06/healthyalternatives-an-all-natural-deodorant-that-works/
I just recently started my blog where I will write about my 60lbs weight loss journey (and hopefully motivate and inspire you to become the healthiest and strongest you :-)) beauty, fitness, different places around the world and different types of cuisines.
I would love to hear from you on my blog and for you to be part of my journey:-)
Have a lovely day!
Aloha from Hawaii
Thank you so much for stopping by! We have so much in common! I can’t wait to check out your blog 🙂
That is amazing! Thank you so much!
xx