Natural Skin Care Products Made At Home

Spas are a great place to relax and get pampered. Recently, many spas have included natural skin treatments as part of their offers. Just about any type of natural product is being used to treat the skin, and spas usually charge unwarranted prices for the experience.



However, you can acquire the benefits of using natural products without having to drain-out your bank account. How, by making your own homemade brew of natural skin care products. It's actually quite simple. All you need to do is open the refrigerator door and you'll find everything you need to help give your skin a smooth, moisturized, and rejuvenated appearance.



Body and face skin treatments are considered to be the most popular procedures you can try. Here are a few recipes for homemade treatments.



Natural Products: Homemade Body Scrubs



A scrub can relieve stress while it removes impurities from your skin. In fact, if you want to relax even more, ask your partner to apply the scrub.



Anti-toxin Scrub



Making a natural body scrub is simple. All you need to do is mash together some fresh strawberries and rice flour until you get a grainy texture. Once the mixture is ready you should apply it to your face and body in circular motions. Keep in mind that although strawberries are excellent for natural skin treatments, they do have seeds that can irritate sensitive skin.



Rinse after 5 to 10 minutes. Follow this scrub with your favorite moisturizer.



Turmeric Body Scrub



Mix the following ingredients together and apply to your skin.



2 tablespoons of Citrus blend



1 Tbsp of Apricot kernels finely ground



1 tablespoon of powdered Glycerin soap



1 Tbsp of Aloe Vera gel



1 tablespoon of Almond Oil



Remember, rinse thoroughly and apply a moisturizer immediately afterwards.



Seed Scrub



You can use either one cup of finely ground flaxseed or sunflower seeds. Add a half cup of heavy cream or milk and stir. It can be used daily even if you have sensitive skin. This scrub is particularly good for the winter months as it helps restore moisture to the skin.



Make your Own Facial Masks



Natural skin care for the face can help you avoid chemical products that can lead to irritation. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin or are trying to treat delicate areas on your face.



Grated Cucumber Tonic



Grated cucumber can be used as a tonic or place slices of cucumber on your eyes to reduce puffiness. You can even mix it with milk or lime juice to make a gentle whitener.



Orange Scar Treatment



An orange tonic can also be used as an effective, natural scar treatment. Blanch and grind a couple of almonds to form a paste. Add 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoons of carrot juice and 1 tablespoon of orange juice.



After having the mixture ready, apply it to the face and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water.