Another round of midterms, and my skin is angry with me, my bottle of dry shampoo is dangerously close to empty, and I can’t tell whether the mark on my hand is mascara from a previously wiped tear or pen ink. I sure could use a spa day. You can relate? Lucky for you, I scoured countless Pinterest boards to find a solution. Here are 3 DIY spa treatment recipes you can try during your next study break.
1. Honey and coconut oil face mask
What it does: Brightens your complexion and shrinks pores.
What you need:
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Combine honey, coconut oil, and lemon juice.
Mix it until it becomes a sticky, slightly thick texture.
Apply to your face.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off!
(For more detailed instructions, go here.)
2. Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub
What it does: Softens skin.
What you need:
1 cup sugar
½ cup coconut oil
½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
15 drops lavender essential oil
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together.
Scrub a small amount on your hands, feet, or body.
Leave on for a few minutes.
Rinse off!
(For more detailed instructions, go here.)
3. Avocado hair mask
What it does: Adds shine and moisture, reduces frizz, repairs damage to your hair.
What you need:
1 avocado
2 eggs
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Apply to your hair, starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off!
(For more detailed instructions, go here.)