Beauty Natural Recipes

Merima, I have to share these beauty natural recipes with you. And I am not talking about Sprouts, Whole Foods, Origins or any other "natural" beauty product one may buy for hefty price, but a beauty care from the refrigerator and kitchen cabinet. As I am making my house cleaning solution strictly from natural ingredients, I wanted to do the same with my beauty products too. I am tired paying hundreds of dollars for facial creams, cleansers, and other products that do not hydrate and provide nutrients as was advertized. So here are few recipes I came across on internet and plan to incorporate in my normal routine. (Already tried coconut oil moisturizer and baking soda teeth whitening and it does wonders).

Facial Cleanser (from Carine Fabius blog)
1st Option:
1 tomato
2 tbsp milk (regular, coconut)
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Keep in refrigerator for approximately eight days.

2nd Option:
1-2 tbsp plain, organic yogurt , combine with 1 ½ tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, OR 1 tbsp baking soda or sugar for a scrub


3rd Option:
Squeeze a ¼ lemon into your palm, add some salt, mix together and rub gently over your face. Tons of minerals!

Facial Moisturizer:
Organic coconut oil -- "It is a known wrinkle fighter and smells great." I apply it at night and in the morning my skin feels great. You must try. This is an inexpensive great way to get skin hydrated with all mineral in an extremely inexpensive solution (A mayonnaise-size jar is $6.99 at Whole Foods).

Teeth Whitening:
I noticed that my teeth are no longer white (too much wine and coffee). However, I did not want to apply the expensive kits that damage my teeth. So I poured some baking soda in the little dish, dipped the wet toothbrush tips into the soda, then covered baking soda with toothpaste and brushed the teeth as usual. My teeth were whiter instantly.