Lux Revitalize: DIY Beauty Products
Lemon Rosemary Bath Salt - After a long, busy day, there's nothing better than a relaxing hot bath! It soothes, restores and calms the mind. And when you enrich the experience with lemon and rosemary it's even better! Lemon is one of those natural cure-alls. Besides promoting blemish-free skin, its scent is cleansing, uplifting and a perfect marriage when combined with rosemary. Sighhh....
Here's what you'll need:
2 cups epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
2-3 tbsp fresh rosemary; finely chopped
6-8 drops lemon essential oil
2-3 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
Concoction:
In a bowl combine epsom salt and baking soda. Add in half of the essential oil drops, mix, then add in the remaining drops. Mix in the chopped rosemary and lemon zest if you decide to use it until fully combined. Store in an airtight container.
Mojito Foot Soak - We love Epsom salt! It's so amazing for your tired and achy limbs. When infused with lime zest and other natural ingredients, your sleepy feet will make a major comeback! And what's even better is giving this creation as a gift. Yes, please!
Concoction:
Combine 2 cups of Epsom salts with 1/2 cup baking soda and zest of one lime in a large bowl. Add3-4 drops of lime essential oil and 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir with wooden spoon to mix thoroughly. (optional, you could add just a drop of green food coloring if you’d like). Pour the mixture into a jar or bag, and use within a few weeks. Make sure to store in a cool dark place, like refrigerator if using lime zest. If you’d like it to keep longer, subtract the zest.
Chocolate Face Mask - Well this is sure a treat for the taste buds and the pores.
Chocolate is a great mood booster. Its scent and properties elevate levels of serotonin – a natural antidepressant. Chocolate produces endorphin's in the brain that create feelings of happiness. The result reduces stress. Cocoa powder is an amazing and powerful antioxidant. It protects and frees the skin from free radicals, that cause significant damage to skin layers. Oatmeal is gentle on the skin, yet highly powerful. Not only is it a gentile exfoliate for removing dead skin, it can also provide soothing relief from sunburn and other irritations. Honey is a great anti-bacterial agent. It deeply cleanses your skin, and opens up clogged pores. Cream adds moisture to your skin. Hydrates your skin and softens delaying the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Here's what you'll need:
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup oatmeal
2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
Concoction:
Grind oats in blender or food processor to form a powder. Stir together oatmeal powder, cocoa powder honey and milk. Apply to a clean face, leave on for 20 minutes, then wipe with a warm towel. Place any remaining mask in a storage container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
