While a spa day full of beauty treatments sounds like a heavenly way to spend an afternoon, it may not be the most economically savvy option for achieving perfect skin and hair (such a drag, we know). Instead, whip up some easy all-natural beauty products, made from ingredients you likely already have on the shelf. From an avocado and coconut oil-based hair treatment to a sugar lip scrub that tastes as delicious as it smells, we’ve got you covered with products that actually work. Follow these simple and dorm-friendly recipes for a little weekend beauty bliss.
Face Scrub
The oatmeal in this face scrub exfoliates the skin, while the avocado and olive oil nourish and smooth.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
½ cup oatmeal
½ avocado
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Hair Mask
Combat dry winter damaged hair with a soothing protein hair mask, perfect for adding some life into your locks.
Tip: use the other half of the avocado from the face mask!
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
½ avocado
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ of lemon (juiced)
1 tsp coconut oil
Lip Scrub
Massage this scrumptious sugar scrub all over your lips then let the oils soak in as a yummy lip balm.
Gift Idea: double the recipe and pack into a mini mason jar wrapped with a bow for a friend.
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
¼ cup raw or brown sugar
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp honey
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