DIY Dark Circles Remover

 

What You Will Need:

- 1 Small handful of fresh parsley

- 2 Tablespoons of plain yogurt

Parsley has natural cooling and hydrating properties which is exactly what we want to help treat dark under eye circles. Using this mixture once a week will result in brighter under eyes overtime. All you need to do is place both ingredients into a food processor until there is a smooth paste formed. Apply generously to you under eyes area and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, rinse off using lukewarm water. Apply a moisturizing eye cream to keep the delicate area extra hydrated. This is a crucial step for fading dark circles and fighting eye wrinkles in the long run.

 

DIY Cellulite and Stretch Marks Treatment

What You Will Need:

- 2 Tablespoons used coffee grounds (decaf won't work as well)
- 4 Teaspoons olive oil

Combine the oil and coffee grounds in a bowl and apply to your desired area. Using upward strokes, massage and exfoliate the mixture on your skin for 2-4 minutes, then rinse of using lukewarm water (the brown-ish tint will fade soon after). Make sure the exfoliated area is completely dry, then apply a good moisturizer. Moisturized skin will help fade stretch marks sooner.

Exfoliate the effected area once daily. A visible difference should take about 2-3 weeks.

DIY Homemade Bronzer

What You Will Need:

- Ground Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cocoa Powder
- Cornstarch

This DIY bronzer is a great way to add dimension to your face if you prefer to take the natural route or if you don't want to spend money unnecessarily on a bronzer.  There are no measurements to this bronzer because it all depends on your preference and skin color. Simply mix all ingredients, according to your preference, and apply with a bronzer brush. Test and try out different ratios of the ingredients on your skin until you are satisfied with the result.

DIY Edible Face Mask

 What You Will Need:


-2-3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt 
-1 teaspoon Buttermilk
-1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
-1 teaspoon Honey 
-1 Cocoa Powder
-1/2 of a Banana, mashed


If you have dry or damaged skin, reduce or eliminate lemon juice and instead add an equivalent amount of honey. If you have particularly oily skin, use a little more lemon juice and a little less honey. If you have combination skin, use equal amounts of both. -2-3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt -1 teaspoon Buttermilk -1 teaspoon Honey -1 Cocoa Powder -1/2 of a Banana, mashed

Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor. The mask should be thick enough to not run down your face. Test the mask on a small portion of the skin to test for allergic reactions.

Apply a layer of the mask to your face and allow it to sit for 20-30 minutes. Wash off mask with warm water, followed by a splash of cold water to close your pores. You can follow up with your favorite moisturizer afterwards.

This recipe makes enough product for 3-5 face masks.

DIY Easy Lip Plumper

If you like the look of full, plump lips but don't want to break the bank, this simple DIY lip plumper is just the thing you need! All you will need is a couple of simple ingredients you might find in your home:

- Peppermint oil
- Vaseline (Petroleum jelly) or any lip gloss of your choice

Mix 1 teaspoon of the Vaseline with 1-2 drops of peppermint oil (be careful not to use too much oil or it will burn your lips) and apply on bare lips or on top of lipstick. If you are using a lip gloss, add 1-2 drops of the oil inside the tube and apply to lips for beautiful plump lips.