BEAUTY
DIY Natural
Skin Remedies
By RASHIDA A. MARSHALL
Allow yourself to indulge in these simple and sweet at-home
spa treatments. These quick, natural DIY-remedies only
require a few home ingredients and can easily be modified
to suit your preferences.
Almond Honey Mask
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp almond oil
Mix both ingredients together and dab around eyes to treat
dark circles and puffiness. Keep it on overnight and rinse in
the morning.
Avocado and Honey Mask
1 rip avocado
1 tsp honey
Mash up avocado, mix with honey, and apply to clean skin.
Allow the mask to work for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off
mixture with lukewarm water and pat face dry with a soft towel.
Sweet Basil Exfoliation Scrub
1 cup sea salt
½ cup almond oil
3-5 drops of essential sweet basil oil
Mix the salt with both oils and use a face and/or
body scrub. Be careful as to not slip when using
it as a body scrub.
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