Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your very own skincare concoction at home? And then thought “gosh…no, that would be so cumbersome and may be difficult”. 

Well, in this article I will reveal 4 simple homemade concoctions to all the basic skincare you’ll need, that you can easily make from easy to get ingredients.

Have you ever thought about it? What would make the best skin care? How do you make sure it is healthy for you? What do people mean by Best Skin Care Products? Best for us? Or Best for the manufacturer’s wallets?

Of course, there are many very good and excellent skincare products on the shelves to suit everyone’s type of skin and ailments.

And of course, were we to conduct a healthy, non-stressful, pollution-free, stress-free, chemical-free lifestyle, we would possibly not need all these skincare products.

So how about making your very own skincare? That way you’d be sure to know EXACTLY what has gone into your concoction – right?

Mostly, I believe, were we to eat well, meaning plenty of fruit and vegetables, and some carbohydrates & proteins,  drink plenty/enough water, avoid chemicals such as cigarettes and artificial food additives, we would need only a fraction of the skincare treatments we use as we age.

Now, you are probably thinking….”Ha!!….with all this I may as well live on a desert island!”, and you may be right.

Avoiding our cultural way of living is just but impossible. The only thing left for us to do is to maneuver through life, trying to make heads and tails of things.

So you may buy some organically grown food, drink plenty of water, and drink one glass of red wine each day.

But then you are exposed to people smoking around you, pollution from the streets, radiation from your cell phones and computer screens, and yes possibly in one of your “healthy” snacks you’ll find some food preservative or additive which simply throws all or your “health” endeavors away!

Disappointing isn’t it?

So, getting a head start on all this may be that looking at making your very own concoction for your skincare would be the best.

As I mentioned before, knowing what you have put in it makes it all the more satisfying.

And the point of the matter is that the“Best Skin Care Products”, which can be also healthy skincare products, could very well be found in your home.

So here are some homemade skincare ideas – or as I like to call it “concoctions” that you may add to your “health” routine if you have one.

And if it’s all new to you, then welcome to the world of “Homemade…” that is a vast field.

Home Made Skin Care

Leaving all the philosophy aside, what I really would like to talk to you about today is Home Made Skin Care!

This is a thriving industry and many a great solution has been found back at the “home base” of Home Made Skin Care.

You may call it “Natural Skin Care” or “Healthy Skin Care” or “Organic Skin Care” – whatever the name, the basis is the same.

Making your very own skincare products at home from everyday condiments can be easy but also cumbersome if you are a busy person on the run all the time.

You can make facial peels, scrubs, & masks. You can have your very own homemade skincare cream.

Your homemade toners, and even eye care creams and treatments – remember those famous pictures of cucumber slices on some young model’s eyes?

Home Made Masks

Some of my favorite concoctions for a revitalizing homemade mask is the following:

Oatmeal Revitalizing Mask

• 1/2 cup hot—not boiling—water,
• 1/3 cup oatmeal.  After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes
• mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt,
• 2 tablespoons honey,
• 1 small egg white.

How you do it: 

Combine Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Then rinse with warm water. (Be sure to place a metal or plastic strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with the granules.)

If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up that will leave you feeling and looking refreshed, give yourself this oatmeal facial.

Nourishing Plain Yogurt & Orange Mask

You don’t have to go to a spa to give your face a quick refresh!

Mix the following:

• 1 teaspoon plain yogurt
• juice from 1/4 slice of orange,
• Some of the orange pulp,
• 1 teaspoon aloe

How you do it: 

Slather some of the mixtures on your face & leave on your face for at least five minutes before rinsing it off.

This will leave your skin feeling refreshed while cleansing & tightening the pores.

Nourishing Avocado Mask

Avocado is a well-known all-around nourishing fruit, and as a mask, it can do wonders for your skin.

This fruit (yes, it is a fruit) is known for its moisturizing qualities being filled with fatty acids which do wonders for your skin, it also has  Vitamin E, Potassium, Lecithin, and B-carotene.

Mix the following:

• 1/4 ripe avocado and mash it up in a bowl until it turns lump free.
• 1 teaspoon of plain organic yogurt mixed into the pulp
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey.

How you do it: 

Stir all the ingredients well until you get a paste of even uniformity.

Apply the mask on your skin leave for 10-15 minutes or until it dries out.

Rinse out with warm water.

Antioxidant Mask to Brighten Aging Skin

Papaya is rich, antioxidant-filled fruit, and its enzymes help to slough away old, dry skin cells for a glowing, healthy complexion.

Its magic is its Vitamin A!

Mix the following:

•  1/2 a ripe papaya peeled, seeded, and sliced
•  1/2 teaspoon honey
•  1/4 teaspoon lemon or lime juice

How you do it: 

Blend down the papaya in a food processor or blender until just puréed evenly, and then mix in the other ingredients by hand.

Spread over your face, avoiding your eyes, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Wipe or rinse your face clean with a warm damp cloth or wash it off in the shower.

Home Made Facial Scrubs

Coconut Oil & Sugar Scrub

For a refreshing and facial scrub, you don’t need much and it is really easy to keep it simple.

Just so that you know what your concoction is good for, coconut oil is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizing.

It has nourishing fatty acids and is high in lauric acid – which is great for your skin. And yes, Vitamin E is so ever-present!

Mix the following:

•  ½ tbsp., coconut oil
•  1 tsp., sugar
•  small bowl, and stir to combine.

How you do it: 

Rub the sugar face scrub onto clean moist face and/ or neck skin,  for  60 seconds, using gentle circular motions.  Rinse dry with warm water

**For a finer facial scrub, you can exchange the sugar to fine table salt, but then make sure you only rub the face-scrub for 30 seconds or so, otherwise it will cause dryness to your skin.

If the salt granules are very small, then the scrub can be suitable for the face, as long as it is used gently.

Larger grains can create small cuts in the skin and worsen the skin condition over time.

However, scrubs like this are best used only on the body, not the delicate facial skin.

Simple Sugar Face Scrub

To get a refreshing exfoliating and pore tightening skin treatment I recommend this scrub.

Again no more than once a week – as it would be too harsh for the gentle skin of your face.

The essential oil of Lemon is rich with Vitamin C and citric acid which help brighten and lighten your face.

Over time Vitamin C is a great antioxidant and helps in neutralizing free radicals which causes us to wrinkle.

It also boosts collagen production, and that is why it is so widely used in Anti Aging serums

Lavender has a calming effect on the skin and the soul.  It reduces inflammation and can help keep eczema at bay.

It has also been known to help treat psoriasis as it cleanses the skin and lessens redness and irritation.

Melaleuca oil – or better known as Tea Tree oil is a popular choice to treat acne because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

It calms redness, swelling, and inflammation and has been known to reduce acne scars.

Mix the following:

• 1 tsp organic cane sugar (or granulated sugar)
• 1 – 2 drops of water
• 1 – 2 drops orange, lemon, lavender or melaleuca essential oil (optional)

How you do it: 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Using the tips of your fingers, gently rub the scrub into a clean face.

Take care to avoid the eyes.

Remove by rinsing with cool water, and pat dry with a clean towel.

Blueberry and Honey Scrub

I bet you never thought of putting Blueberries on your face but they are a great source of antioxidants being rich with  Vitamin C.

No face scrub post would be complete without its mention!

the color of Blueberries is the result of a compound called “anthocyanins”  which are powerful antioxidants that shield the skin against harmful free radicals that can damage the collagen in your skin.

You WANT this on your skin and IN your body too – it is just too good to miss out on this one!

Mix the following:

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp honey (raw and local is best)
• 1 – 2 tbsp sugar

How you do it:

Combine all ingredients in a small food processor, and blend until smooth.

Add a generous layer to clean face, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse clean with warm water.

This scrub is ideal for dry to normal skins and is a great anti-aging tool.

To gain the best benefits fro this scrub use at least once a week, twice would be the optimal quantity.

Lemon & Sugar Face Scrub

Made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, and honey, this recipe provides a simple exfoliating scrubs that moisturize and brighten the skin.

Lemon has been well known for its brightening/whitening effects. This scrub gets your skin cleaned, refreshed and brightened all in one!

Olive oil is filled with antioxidants, Vitamins A, D, E, and K. It has an antibacterial property to it and of course moisturizes.

Meanwhile, honey is a great all-natural ingredient that is full of antioxidants and has anti-bacterial properties too.

It is great for acne treatments and prevention and clears the skin by opening up and unclogging pores.

Mix the following:

• 1/2 fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp organic honey

How you do it:

Add lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl (I like to use Tupperware as it is easy storage) and mix well together.

Add the honey and whisk quickly until the ingredients bind together into a medium-to-thick consistency.

You can add or lessen the quantity of the oil and honey that you use depending on how thick you want the scrub to be.

(usually, use one half of a freshly cut lemon for every 1/2 cup of granulated sugar). Combine the sugar and mix.

If you feel that there isn’t enough sugar to get the scrubbing done, add a bit more.

The lemon and sugar scrub is great for the face, use with gentle circular motions.

This scrub is ideal for people who suffer from breakouts and acne as all of the ingredients are highly beneficial to acne-prone skin.

Lemon tightens pores and evens out the skin tone, sugar removes dead skin cells and cleans pores, olive oil heals acne scaring, and honey prevents future breakouts.

To use, follow the same instructions then apply to clean face in gentle, circular motions. Be cautious of using on open wounds, as lemon tends to sting. Leave on for 7-10 minutes and rinse with cool water.

There are numerous ways to make a lemon & sugar scrub, but I find this one to be the easiest and most effective.

Note to All Scrubs & Masks

*Make a new batch every 2-3 weeks, to ensure that ingredients work as effectively as possible.

Homemade Facial Toners

Facial toners are simple and straightforward.

You can make your own as per your skin condition requires and they don’t need much fuss about them.

You apply the toner gently on the face with a cotton pad twice a day, in the morning and at night before your face moisturizer.

• For normal to dry skin, mix 1/3 part vinegar to 2/3 part filtered water. Add a few drops (I add 5-10 drops per 2 oz. of toner mixture) of Lavender or Frankincense oils.
• For oily and acne-prone skin, mix 1/2 part vinegar and 1/2 part filtered water. Add a few drops (I add 5-10 drops per 2 oz. of toner mixture) of Lavender or Frankincense oils.
• Store in a glass bottle at room temperature.

Ingredients

• Filtered water
• Raw apple cider vinegar
• Lavender essential oil (optional – where to buy)
• Frankincense essential oil (optional – where to buy)

Concoctional Conclusion

Making your very own concoction may not be the most convenient thing to do with our busy lives, but the rewards in the long-term are well worth it.

Knowing what you are putting on your skin and having “fresh batches” each time, will reward you.

Whatever you may choose to do, whether to make your own or buy organic cosmetics online, taking care of your skin regularly is essential in these days of pollution and electronic radiation!

Take care of your skin, it will reward you back with long years of beauty!

I hope you enjoyed this post and if you have any questions about any homemade skincare or want to leave your review, leave a comment below.

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