You can treat yourself at home with things you have around the house or can easily afford. It’s easy to do and will empower you to take control of your looks and your life.
These benefit your skin by bringing impurities to the surface.
Fill a bowl with boiling water and lean your head over the steam. Place a towel over your head so that the steam stays trapped to go into your face, not the air.
Use a mint laxative to help clean and condition skin. Add a couple of tea bags for a toning effect. Cut up some oranges and add them to the boiling water for replenishing skin. To treat dry skin add jojoba oil (about a teaspoon).
Freshen your complexion with grape juice or red wine. Just dot it on with a cotton ball. Let it sit a minute, then rinse.
MAKE YOUR OWN
Add a few drops of your favorite perfume to regular talcum powder. Shake or stir and store in a sealed container.
MAKE YOUR OWN
Add appliques and doilies to an inexpensive bag to create a one-of-a-kind statement of your style.
DO IT YOURSELF DANDRUFF TREATMENT
Boil four heaping tablespoons of dried thyme in two cups of water for ten minutes. Strain and allow to cool. Pour mixture over freshly washed, damp hair. Massage into scalp. Do not rinse.
Make Your Own Lip Gloss
This lip gloss is naturally sweet and will give your lips just enough color and shine. Wear it alone or over your favorite lipstick.
1 tablespoon almond oil 8 fresh cranberries 112 teaspoon honey
Mix together all ingredients and microwave until the mixture just begins to boil (about a minute). Remove and gently mash.
Let sit for five minutes and strain through a sieve.
When cool, spoon into a clean container.
Apply to lips and refrigerate leftover gloss.
MAKE YOUR OWN
These foaming bath salts will save you a ton of money and make the perfect gift.
/2 cup liquid soap One tablespoon vegetable oil Food coloring 6 cups rock salt crystals 2 teaspoons almond extract Mix together soap, oil, and food color. Pour mixture over rock salt in a large bowl. Stir until crystals are evenly coated. Spread on a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper and allow to dry. Add almond extract and store in small bags.
SUNBURN SCALP SOOTHER
Ease the pain of a sunburned scalp with green tea. Make a cup and let it cool. Wash your hair with tepid water, and then massage the tea into your scalp. Not only will it ease your sunburn, but it gives hair a healthy shine.
Make your own facial toner by making a tea with two mint tea bags and one cup of water. Refrigerate overnight. Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and use to remove oils and surface debris.
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