5 DIY Recipes for Glowing skin

The festive season is here and all you gorgeous ladies are prepping up to look your best! We put together 5 simple and natural DIY homemade recipes that are guaranteed to give you that festive glow within a fraction of the price you would pay at an expensive beauty salon next door.

So get ready to shine like a million stars!

CITRUS MASK

You need

1 egg white
1 tsp freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp sour cream (not fat-free)

Method

1. BEAT the egg white in a glass bowl until it is fluffy.
2. MIX the sour cream with the grapefruit and lemon juice together.
3. ADD the mixture to the egg white then apply it to a clean face.
4. LEAVE it for 15 minutes, then rinse off and dry your face.

Why it works: Lemon and grapefruit are rich in citric acid, AHA, that is a natural exfoliator and also powerful antioxidants. They both promote a smoother, brighter looking skin. This mask is ideal for oily skin.

CINNAMON CLEANSER

You need

½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp powder milk
1 Tbsp freshly brewed chamomile tea
¼ tsp organic honey

Method: MIX the ingredients in a glass bowl to make a soft paste. Gently massage the paste onto wet skin. Leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse and dry your face.

Why it works: The combination of milk—lactic acid—that exfoliates; chamomile for soothing; and cinnamon, which stimulates the skin.

TOMATO EXFOLIATOR

You need

1 lg organic tomato
2 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp honey

Method: SMOOSH the tomato in a glass bowl, then mix in the brown sugar and honey. Gently massage the mixture on your face and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse and dry your face.

Why it works: Lycopene in tomato is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals; brown sugar is a great exfoliator.

STRAWBERRY FACE PACK

 

You need

5-6 ripe strawberries
1 Tbsp of olive oil
2 Tbsps of honey

Method: MASH ripe strawberries completely to get a smooth paste. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply to clean face and wash once it dries.

Why it works: Strawberries contain salicyclic acid that helps slough away dead skin cells and makes the skin soft and smooth. It also helps to lighten dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.

AVOCADO FACE MASK

 

You need

1 ripe Avocado
1 tsp of yoghurt
Few drops of lemon juice

Method: Mix mashed ripe avocado with a teaspoon of yoghurt and few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture all over face and wash with cold water after twenty minutes. This face mask can be stored in air tight jar if made in quantity.

Why it works: Rich in potassium, avocado face mask nourishes the skin and helps maintain its glow and health.

Glowing skin was never this easy!!

Try out these simple homemade masks and sparkle like a diamond this festive season!