DIY Skincare

Homemade natural skin care

Clarifying oatmeal mask This mask regulates the skin’s pH with apple cider vinegar while removing excess oil and buildup with ground oats.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. ground oats

• 1/4 tsp. apple cider

• 1/4 tbsp. lemon juice

• 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine the ground oats and apple cider into a smooth paste.

2. Add the lemon juice and brown sugar, stirring until even.

3. Apply to freshly cleansed skin for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Rub in circular motions.

5. Rinse off with warm water.

Tea leaves face toner This toner isn’t only natural but also helps fight acne.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. peppermint tea leaves

• 4 tsp. white tea leaves

• 1/2 cup boiled distilled water

• 2 drops of lavender oil

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a French press.

• Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.

• Pour into a glass container to cool.

• Combine mixture with aloe vera until it fills a 4-oz. spray bottle.

• Spritz on your face after cleansing, and store in the refrigerator.

Sugar face scrub This homemade exfoliant nourishes skin while also sloughing off dead skin cells.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 3 tbsp. honey

• 2 tbsp. oil of your choice

Directions

• Combine honey and brown sugar in a small bowl, and stir until it forms a thick paste.

• Add the oil and mix well.

• Spread the paste over clean skin.

• Leave on for 5–10 minutes.

• Rinse with warm water.