GRAPEFRUIT SUGAR SCRUB

INGREDIENTS

1. 1C Sugar
2. ¼C Oil (Coconut, Apricot, Olive, etc)
3. 14 Drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil
4. 10 Drops of Tangerine Essential Oil
5. 5 Drops of Stress Away Essential Oil
6. 1 Drop of Red Food Coloring
7. 2tsp Grapefruit Juice

DIRECTIONS

Add Essential Oils to the ¼ C of Coconut oil and mix. Then add fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and food coloring to the mixture. Finally, add the cup of sugar and mix well. Store in airtight container and use a scoop when you wash your hands.

The Stress Away essential oil is a mix of: Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea and Lavendar. It is a nice combination of scents and blends really well with the grapefruit and tangerine essential oils.

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HOMEMADE MASCARA

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 tsp coconut oil
2. 4 tsp aloe vera gel
3. 1/2 - 1 tsp grated bees wax
4. 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (for black) or cocoa powder (for brown)
5. A clean mascara container

DIRECTIONS

1. Put coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and grated bees wax in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until beeswax is completely melted.

2. Open 1 – 2 capsules of activated charcoal (depending on desired color, about 1/4 – 1/2 tsp) and pour into oil mixture. Stir until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.

HOMEMADE FOUNDATION

Ingredients:
For the base:
Arrowroot Powder

Add one or a combination of:
Cocoa Powder
Ground Cinnamon
Nutmeg

Jojoba, Olive, or Almond Oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Start with a base of arrowroot powder (1 tsp. for dark skin – 1 Tbs. for light skin)
2. Slowly add in one or combination of the cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg until you reach your desired tone.
3. If you want more of a “compact” foundation, add some jojoba/olive/almond oil to the mixture and press down into a compact. (Start with 5 drops and keep adding until it reaches your desired texture).

Use a brush to apply this homemade foundation. Make sure to tap off excess before swiping face.

STRAWBERRY HAIR MASK

INGREDIENTS

8 Strawberries
2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS

Blend well to form a cream
Apply generously to wet hair
Leave mask on for 15 minutes
Shampoo as normal
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HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY

INSTRUCTION

1. Coconut oil
2. Almond oil
3. Hair conditioner of your choice
4. 250 ml water
5. A small spray bottle

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour 200 ml of water into spray bottle, leaving a space of 2-3 inches.
2. Add 2-3 drops of coconut oil and 4-5 drops of almond oil.
3. Pour 2 drops of your conditioner.
4. Add the rest of 50 ml water to it and shake well.

MAKEUP REMOVER PADS

INGREDIENTS
Mason Jar or Round Container
Large Round Cotton Pads
1 1/2 cup Water
2 tbsp Tear-Free Baby Shampoo
1/4 tsp Baby Oil 

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowel mix together the Water, Shampoo and Oil.
2. Add enough of your solution to cover the bottom of your mason jar or container.
3. Add in approximately 10 Pads (allow to soak up the solution).
4. Continue to add about 10 pads at a time pouring solution over each set to allow coverage.

MOISTURIZING PH BALANCE SHAMPOO

Ingredients
1 can full fat coconut oil (about 13.5 oz) - ph 6.1-7.0
2 Tbsp liquid raw honey - ph 3.9
1 tsp jojoba oil - ph 4.21
1 tsp astor oil - ph 4.65
2 Tbsp apple cidar vinegar - ph 3.1
1 tsp essential oils of choice 

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. This will separate some, so shake well before each use.
To use, massage a small amount on the scalp and use your fingers or a comb to spread through the hair. Leave on for a few minutes before rinsing off.
If your hair is naturally very oily, you can follow this up with an apple cider vinegar rinse made with 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup purified water.

NATURAL CURLES

1. Get your hair a little damp.
2. Put the elastic band around your forehead.
3. Get a section of hair and twist it away from your face.

4. Loop the twist around and through the headband. Add hair to your next twist and repeat looping it around the haeadband until you are out of hair.

5. Go to sleep!
6. In the morning, take out the headband and run your fingers through twisty curls, they will relax after a few minutes.

HOMEMADE BLUSH

INGREDIENTS
1. Arrowroot powder or organic corn starch
2. Beet root powder

Depending on how bright pink you want your blush will depend on how much beet root powder you use. I use about 2 parts beet root powder to 1 part cornstarch. If you want to add more depth or make it darker add a little cocoa powder!

Directions:

Start with 1 tbs arrowroot powder or corn starch and add in 2 tbs beet root powder. Mix in a small bowl making sure to break apart any clumps. Adjust color to your liking! Done!

To use: 

Dip your blush brush in the powder, tapping off any extra. Apply to your cheek bones!

HOMEMADE EYELINER

INGREDIENTS

1.4 capsule activated charcoal

2. A few drops of distilled water

3. Empty eyeshadow tin

Directions:
In a small container place 4 capsule of activated charcoal. Add a 2 drops of water and stir, continue to add water a drop or two at a time and stir until the charcoal starts to clump. Slowly add the mixture to an empty and clean eyeshadow tin and press down with your fingers until smooth.

To use:

Take a small brush like this one, dampen brush with water, wipe across pressed charcoal or dip into the loose charcoal, and use as you would normal eyeliner pencil!

For color variation:

try cocoa powder for brown. For gray just use less activated charcoal.

HEALTHY FACE MOISTERIZER

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup aloe vera gel

2. 3/4 ounce beewax

3. 1/4 cup almond oil

4. 1/4 cup coconut oil

5. 10 drops your favourite essential oil

6. Chocolate/soap melter or double boiler

7. Blender

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Start by melting the beeswax and coconut oil in the almond oil.

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2. Pour the melted oils into your blender and WALK AWAY. It is super-duper essential that that stuff get COOL before you start to blend. There is no getting around this. If you don’t let it cool it separates later. Gross. Trust me.

3. Mix the essential oil into your cup of Aloe Vera Gel.

4. Fire up the blender. Slowly pour the aloe vera gel into the blender as it whips. It’ll transform from a thick oil to a light and fluffy white lotion texture.

5. That’s it! You’ve made your own DIY facial moisturizer! Store some in a small container for your vanity, and put extra in the fridge. Keep in mind that lotion has a shelf life. Don’t use anything that looks/smells/feels wrong.

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HAIR GROWTH MASK

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon of cinnamon

Warm the Olive oil and mix with the cinnamon, then add honey. If you like this article feel free to share or comment.

6 HOMEMADE RECIPE FOR FLAWLESS SUMMER SKIN

1. Baking Soda and Mineral water
a.One table spoon of Baking Soda
b.Some water
Mix them together.Then massage gently on the skin and wash away with cold water.

2. Honey, Cinnamon And Coconut Flakes
a. One table spoon of honey
b. Half teaspoon cinnamon
c. Coconut flakes
Mix them together.Then massage gently on the skin for 2-3 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

3. Grated Cucumber And Baking Soda
a. Grind 1/3 cucumber
b. One teaspoon of baking soda.
Gently apply the mixture on your face with circular motions. If you want you can leave some of it on your face and lay down for 5 minutes, for even greater effect. Rinse with cold water. As a finish you can put two slices of cucumber on your eyes for 5 more minutes.

4. Oatmeal And Milk
a. 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
b. 50 ml milk (preferably warm) or yogurt
Mix them together.Then leave it for 1 hour, so the oats can “soak” well and release all of its beneficial substances in the mixture. Apply with circular motion and leave some of the mixture on your face for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

5. Coffee, Brown Sugar and Olive Oil
a. 3 tablespoons of coffee
b. 3 tablespoons of olive oil
c. 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.
Mix and massage on the skin with circular motions for at least 10 minutes on your legs, ties, belly – any part of your body you want. Wash with warm water. Put your shorts on and go out!

6. Sea salt and Olive Oil
a.3-4 tablespoons of sea salt
b. the same amount of olive oil.
Massage onto your skin with circular motions for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water.

BLACKHEAD TREATMENT

Treat your skin with a face mask once or twice a week to get rid of the nasty blackheads or whiteheads as well as prevent.

Cinnamon Mask:

Mix a tbsp of honey and a pinch of cinnamon. Cinnamon is one of the best home remedies to get rid of blackheads.

Lemon Mask:
Mix lemon juice and honey. The citric acid in lemon exfoliates as well clear the skin.

Honey Mask:
Use warm honey, Honey when used regularly prevents acne and blackheads.

Tomato Mask:
Apply tomato juice, tomato helps to clear of any clogged pores.

Yogurt Mask:
Mix yogurt with lemon juice. The lactic acid in yogurt exfoliates, lightens and brightens the skin making it clean and clear.

Egg Mask:
Egg whites and lemon. Egg whites helps to shrink pores and reduce excess oils from the skin. Use any one of the above mentioned homemade face masks for about 10-15 minutes and rinse off.