The 5 Best Homemade Skin Care Recipes

1. Banana and Oatmeal Face Mask



What It Does: Evens and brightens skin tone, soothes dry skin, exfoliates and moisturizes 
What You Need: 1 banana, 1 cup oatmeal, ¼ cup whole milk 
What to Do: Use a spoon to mash the banana into a thick paste. Place in a bowl and mix in the oatmeal and milk. Once thick, apply to your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

2. Sugar Lip Scrub 


What It Does: Exfoliates, moisturizes, prevents chapping
What You Need: ¼ teaspoon olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon brown sugar
What to Do: Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Apply by massaging the scrub onto lips with your index and middle finger. Rinse off excess grains with a damp washcloth.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner 


What It Does: Reduces redness, treats acne
What You Need: Apple cider vinegar
What to Do: Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to one cup of water to dilute. Apply to face with a cotton ball. If you have extra oily skin, La Bella Figura’s Victoria Fantauzzi suggests infusing with thyme sprigs; if your skin is dry and sensitive, use rose petals and lavender.

4. Milk Bath 


What It Does: Exfoliates and moisturizes
What You Need: Two cups whole milk
What to Do: Add two cups of milk while bathwater is running. Soak in tub for at least 20 minutes; scrub skin lightly with a loofah or washcloth for maximum exfoliation. Rinse thoroughly.

5. Baking Soda Hair Mask 


What It Does: Removes residue and product build-up, clarifies, adds shine and volume
What You Need: One tablespoon baking soda
What to Do: Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to one cup of water. Stir into a paste. Apply to damp hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Shampoo out and follow with a conditioner.

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