How to Make a Natural Product for Facials

Revive dry skin with natural facials you can whip up at home.

There's no need to buy pricey products when you can create inexpensive facials to pamper your skin at home. Whether you want to whip up a skin smoothing mask to tone and tighten your face or a yummy scented beauty product to soften dry skin, look to your own pantry for natural ingredients. You can give your face a pretty glow with natural products for facials that will leave your complexion glowing.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. cornmeal
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 drop of lavender essential oil
• Small bowls
• ½ cup of whole milk
• ¼ cup of cocoa powder
• ¼ cup of finely ground coffee
• 4 face towels

Instructions

Lavender Facial

1. Mix one tablespoon each of olive oil and cornmeal with one drop lavender oil in a small bowl. Combine the ingredients thoroughly.

2. Exfoliate your face with a washcloth dipped into warm water. Lift dead skin from the cheeks and forehead by rubbing the towel gently on your face using a circular motion.

3. Massage one tablespoon of the paste gently into your freshly dampened skin. Place a warm washcloth over your face and relax for five minutes.

4. Remove the paste with a splash of warm water and a small towel.

Coffee Facial Mask

1. Combine one half cup whole milk and one fourth cup each of coffee and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Mix until the ingredients form a thick paste.

2. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to prepare your skin for the mask. Using your fingertips, spread two tablespoons of the mask on your face and neck.

3. Leave the mask on your skin for 15 minutes, while you enjoy the chocolate and coffee scents.

4. Splash off the mask with warm water and pat dry with your face towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the facial mask away from sensitive areas like the mouth and eyes.

• The lavender scrub is gentle enough to use as an exfoliant for dry and chapped lips. Dip a toothbrush into the paste and spread on lips to exfoliate dry skin.

References

• "Ecobeauty"; Lauren Cox, Janice Cox; 2009
• Ecologist: How to Make your Own Skincare Products