My Natural Skin Care Routine & Beauty Tips
Dauily Skin Care Routine In the mornings, I simply wash my face with hot water (in the shower, usually). Afterwards, I wipe my face with a DIY natural toner (see below), and then once it dries up, I apply my homemade facial oil serum. If I go out in the sun, I’ll apply some SPF (I use Korres yoghurt sunscreen). When I’m not lazy, I will do coconut oil pulling before I brush my teeth. You can read more about coconut oil pulling here, it has helped to keep my teeth white and reduce build up. I don’t wear much make up, so it’s usually Lavera BB cream (kind of like a thicker version of a tinted moisturiser), some powder, a little mascara and lip balm (usually paw paw ointment or some coconut oil). In the evenings, I use a Sukin Sensitive Skin Cleansing Gel , followed by my DIY toner, DIY facial oil serum and eye cream (see below). We use Welleda shower gel. I cycle through different shampoos and conditioners, so I am not loyal to one specific brand, but I do try to stick to natural brands. Read Also: Organic Skin Care Product
My natural body moisturises I have two go-to options. Quick and easy: rub the skin with coconut oil. Done! More luxurious option: citrus whipped body butter. I use the recipe from the Wellness Mama’s ebook Natural Beauty Guide (it’s awesome!), and modify it slightly with my preferred essential oils and argan oil. Citrus whipped body butter
½ cup shea butter ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup light oil like almond, olive or jojoba 1 teaspoon argan oil 10 drops lemon oil 10 drops grapefruit or orange oil In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except essential oils. Bring to medium heat and stir constantly until everything is melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Move to fridge and let cool another 1 hour or until starting to harden but still somewhat soft. Use a hand mixer to whip for 510 minutes until fluffy. Return to fridge for 10-15 minutes to set. Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. If your home stays above 75 degrees, it may soften and need to be kept at the fridge, but it will stay whipped at a temperature lower than that. I use this almost daily.