Beauty D.I.Ys

Face Scrubs 

Banana Scrub

You will need:

• 2 tsp mashed banana
• 2 tsp rolled oats
• 1 tsp milk
• 1 tsp honey

Blend ingredients together in a bowl and apply to face and body. This divine smelling facial scrub can also be used as a face mask.

Rose and Almond Face Scrub

You will need:

• 1 tsp rose water
• 1/2 tsp almond flour or finely ground almonds

Mix the ingredients together to form a paste. This recipe should give you soft skin and a bright complexion! 

Pumpkin Spice and Sugar Scrub

You will need:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup oil of choice (olive oil or coconut oil are the best choices)
• 2 tablespoons of raw honey
• 8-10 drops each of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger essential oils

Combine all ingredients in a glass container. Use this as a full body scrub for the best results.

To have the best results with your face scrub, follow these steps before applying:

• Remove makeup if necessary and rinse face with some warm water
• To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes before applying.
• After preparing scrub, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area. Use a facial loofah, sponge, or brush for better results.

DIY Bath Bombs

You will need:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 1 tsp. water
• 2 tsp. essential oil
• 3 tsp. oil (olive oil)
• Food colouring of your choice
• Bath bomb mould

1. To start off, place the baking soda, citric acid and Epsom salts in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk. Make sure that the ingredients are mixed evenly.
2. Then in another bowl mix the oils, water and food colouring together. You can find a range of different essential oils in places like ‘Perfect Potion’ or ‘In Essence’ to create the perfect smelling bath bomb.
3. Slowly, spoon the wet ingredients into the dry bowl and combine them to form a powder. Use your hand to remove of any clumps in the mixture if necessary.
4. Once all the ingredients are well mixed, spoon the powder into the bath bomb mould until it is packed tightly and wait for it to dry. Once the bath bomb is dry and has been removed from the mould it is a good idea to wait for a day or so for it to harden properly, to make sure you have the perfect fizzy bath bomb for your next bath. 

If you want more information on making baths bombs, I suggest that you watch this video By Carina Steward on making your own bath bombs at home: