COSMETICS STRAIGHT FROM THE KITCHEN - RECIPES FOR HOME MADE FACE MASKS AND SCRUBS

In our cosmetics, we are guided by the principles of Ayurveda. One of them is that we do not put anything on the body that you cannot eat. Orientana natural cosmetics are full of ingredients that you will find in your kitchen. These are pomegranate, cherry, turmeric, saffron, ginger, green tea, honey, cinnamon or papaya. Thanks to them, you can have a more beautiful complexion, strong nails or hair. Look into your fridge or kitchen cabinet and see how many cosmetic ingredients you have in it - superfoods for the skin! You are probably also familiar with moringa, which you drink in cocktails or teas. Due to its amazing antioxidant effect (it contains as many as 46 antioxidants!) it was chosen as the superfood of 2018!

Now it's time to do something for your skin from the ingredients you use to make desserts or salads. And you can really do a lot. In this post today, we'll present you with a few ideas for homemade face masks, scrubs or masks! Maybe you have some of your own favorite methods? After all, our kitchen hides so many wonders rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids. Let's use them!

THE WAY TO GET SMOOTH, SILKY SOFT HANDS

Are your hands rough and dry? Make an avocado mask. How? Mash half an avocado with a fork, add an egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of bran and 10 drops of evening primrose oil. Mix everything together. Rub the mixture into your hands (you can also rub it into your feet!).

PERFECT SKIN WITHOUT DISCOLORATIONS

Do you know what is an effective way to deal with acne discolorations and scars? Use a very simple ingredient that you sometimes add to tea. Yes, it's lemon juice! Soak a cotton pad in the juice and apply it to your skin for a few minutes (no more than 15 minutes!). Then wash your face. Do this in the evening after removing your makeup. You will notice a brighter face, but it is also a great way to tighten pores!

A FRESH, RESTED LOOK

Everyone probably knows the method with cucumber slices. We put the cooled slices on our eyes and relax lying down for 10-15 minutes. Then we wash our face with cold water. This is a great proven idea for dark circles under the eyes and puffiness!! It also has an astringent, smoothing, cleansing and refreshing effect on the skin.

THE WAY TO BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Do you know what the secret product is? A cheap one that is well-known to us – vinegar! A great way to have smooth and shiny hair! Okay, so we have vinegar, so what should we do with it now? Add half a glass of vinegar to water and rinse your hair with it after washing! What does vinegar do to our hair? It has an acidic pH, so it closes hair cuticles, prevents them from tangling and allows for thorough washing off of all cosmetics. It will also take care of the scalp, fight dandruff and prevent oiliness.

EFFECTIVE HOME MAKEUP REMOVAL

Did you know that oils are the best way to remove makeup? This is because fats dissolve best in oils, and makeup is nothing more than fats. You can use slightly warmed olive oil to cleanse your skin. Wet your skin, massage the oil in, and rinse it off with warm water. If your skin is dry, you don't have to wash the oil off thoroughly, just wipe your face with a cotton pad. Did you know that olive oil will also strengthen your eyebrows and eyelashes?

HAIR LIKE BEACH WAVES

To get them, all you need to do is get a can of coca-cola. Mix it with a little water and pour it into the atomizer. You can now spray dry strands. You don't have to buy a texturizing hair spray anymore!

SEXY SHINY LEGS

Mix half a glass of olive oil with half a glass of coarse sea salt and rub into damp skin of legs and buttocks in circular motions! Your legs will shine sensually after such a scrub and your skin will be firmer.

A REMEDY FOR SUNBURNED SKIN

If you sit in the sun for too long, try applying a mixture of a few spoons of natural yogurt with half a grated cucumber to your skin. Leave it on your skin as long as possible! A method with just kefir or buttermilk will also be good, which you probably know from your grandmothers or mothers.

CINNAMON PEELING - DRY SKIN

In a bowl, mix five teaspoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add olive oil to create a uniform paste. Apply the scrub to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently in circular motions and rinse with water. The scrub soothes dryness, and your skin becomes soft and moisturized!

COFFEE SCRUB WITH SALT

Mix a tablespoon of salt (fine or coarse) and two tablespoons of freshly ground coffee and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Add unscented shower gel to create a fairly thick consistency of the mixture. Now it's time to gently massage the entire body, especially the thighs, hips, feet and stomach. Rinse the body with alternating warm and cold water and then pat in a moisturizing or firming balm. The scrub removes dead skin, smoothes and makes the skin soft.

QUICK AND EASY HAIR MASK

You need a glass of flaxseed, which you pour boiling water over. It will create a pudding consistency, which you need to pass through a sieve or gauze. You will only need a liquid, without seeds, which you apply to clean, damp hair. We keep it for a few minutes, then rinse it off. The hair will be moisturized and nourished.

You can also make a mask with turmeric, the recipe for which can be found in our previous post Turmeric and its amazing properties .

Now choose your recipe and organize some relaxation time for yourself with cosmetics from your kitchen! I wonder which one you will choose?

Maybe you know some other interesting and effective recipes?