Homemade Beauty Products from the Kitchen

For those who desire to maintain their beauty in a cost-effective and natural way, creating homemade beauty products is a great way to go. All you need to do is go straight to your kitchen and use items that you may already have. By creating homemade products you get to control what's going on your face, and you can rest assured that the products are safe, healthy and great for you, because they are free of artificial dyes, fragrances, and preservatives that can cause irritation. What's not to love about creating your own homemade beauty recipes? Here are a few to try.

Lemon Facial Toner

½ cup of fresh lemon juice, grated zest of one lemon, 1 cup of distilled water and 2/3 cup of witch hazel. Combine all of these ingredients to make your toner. You can put it in a pretty bottle. Make sure to shake it well before each use. It lasts for about a month in the refrigerator. When using it all you need to do is use a cotton ball to smooth the toner over your face, and it's a great way to even out your skin tone.

Strawberry Exfoliant

8 strawberries, lightly mashed, 3 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and use immediately. Strawberries contain salicylic acid, which helps to exfoliate rough, dead skin.

Avocado and Honey Face Pack

1 ripe avocado, 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt, 1 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of clear honey. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mash into a paste using a fork. Allow it to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, and then use it immediately. This face pack is great for dry skin. The avocado has a lot of fatty acids, which gives the skin a lot of moisture. The honey helps the skin to retain moisture.

Milk

Use whole milk or powdered milk to help combat redness and irritation. It's great for those who have eczema. Just apply a milk soaked compress to affected areas. Milk is also great for skin exfoliation.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great moisturizer for cuticles, skin, and hair. It smoothes skin, and adds shine to hair. Simply smooth olive oil onto the rough spots of skin that you have, or put about 2 tablespoons of oil in your bathwater to smooth and moisturize your skin. When giving yourself a manicure, soak your fingers for about 30 minutes to eliminate ragged nails. You can also massage a few drops into your cuticles to eliminate roughness.

Beauty does not have to be expensive. By using these tips you can develop a skin care regime that makes you radiantly beautiful, without breaking the bank.