Natural Skin Care products

We all know that nature is our best friend. A lot of skin care products can be found in cosmetic stores. Why spend money on expensive skin care products, when you can make it at home. Here you can find some of natural skin care products which you can make at home.

Coffee Scrub


-3 T Coffee grounds (organic-caffeinated)
-1 T Salt (optional)

To Make: Brew a fresh pot of coffee. Enjoy a cup, if you like. Put grounds (and salt) in a small bowl. Use grounds within 20 minutes of brewing before oxidation occurs.
To Use: Scrub mixture over entire body while in the shower. Rinse. Tone. Moisturize.



Refreshing Orange Scrub


-1/2 of an Orange
-4 T Cornmeal

To Make: Squeeze orange juice and pulp into a bowl and add the cornmeal. Mix into a paste.
To Use: Apply onto freshly washed face and body. Scrub gently for 2-3 minutes. Rinse, tone, moisturize.



Lavender-Honey Milk Bath

-3 T dried Lavender flowers*
-1 1/2 cups whole mild, cream, or combination
-1/3 cup Honey

Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths. (*Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores.)


Yogurt Body Mask

-1/4 Cup Yogurt
-3 T Honey -3 T Puréed Pumpkin OR
-3 T Puréed Carrots

To Make: Use canned (nothing added), or slightly cooked pumpkin or carrots. Drain, and purée in a blender. Pour into a bowl with the yogurt and honey.
To Use: Draw a warm bath. Lather your face and body with the yogurt mask. Sink into a warm bath and soak for 10-20 minutes. Rinse in the shower, tone, and apply a light moisturizer.