2. How am I?
I am a girl who loves trying out the latest beauty trends
while pinching pennies. My passion is learning how to
stay healthy and radiant while on a budget.
I love animals so I am advocate for the cruelty-free
community. I refuse to buy products that have been
tested on innocent animals or are derived from any
animals.
DIY Beauty™ is a business that promotes all my
3. Why choose homemade beauty essentials?
Outer beauty is a fine reflection of inner
health and a healthy, well-nourished body
will shine with great skin, silky hair and
bright eyes. It seems ironic then, that
most “beauty” products contain
chemicals that are so dangerous to the
skin.
Switching from beauty products with
harmful chemicals to all-natural. Order
these products one or twice a year at
most and you can have smooth, healthy
skin all year!
4. CRUELTY FREE
The term “cruelty-free product” is a product that has not been
tested on animals by the manufacturer. It’s important to buy
cruelty-free products to support companies that are animal-friendly
and to boycott companies that still test on animals.
Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified ‘cruelty free’
under the internationally-recognized Humane Cosmetics or Humane
Household Products Standards.
Make a commitment to eliminate animal testing by pledging to only
purchase products approved by the Leaping Bunny Program, which
provides the best assurance that no new animal testing is used in
any phase of product development by the company, its laboratories,
or suppliers. The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’
(CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program administers a cruelty-free standard
and the internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo for
companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household
products.
5. Rose Water Toner
Rosewater is a natural,
mild astringent, and can
help remove excess oil
from your skin, as well as
help soothe and tone it. It
is all-natural and free from
alcohol, preservatives or
artificial ingredients.
Rosewater makes a gentle
and all-natural face toner
for almost all skin types,
and it’s easy and
inexpensive for about $5.
6. Coffee Body
Scrub
For those of you who are just as obsessed with coffee, this recipe is
quick, simple and will leave your skin soft and energized.
It’s nourishing and exfoliates dry skin leaving whole body silky smooth
and it smells really good. Coffee also temporarily reduces the
appearance of cellulite. Caffeine tightens the skin by drawing out excess
liquid resulting in a firmer complexion.
Coffee scrub contains coconut oil, which has recently become a beauty
staple. Coconut oil has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Also, coconut oil is a fatty acid. Fatty acids reinforce the skin’s natural
fats and oils called lipids, and locks in moisture for balanced hydration.
Coconut oil can even be used for hair conditioner and teeth whitener! It’s
cheaper, healthier and quicker than running out to get a jar. You can’t go
wrong.
WARNING: use in moderation. Too much caffeine can draw out too
much liquid and dehydrate your skin.
7. Brightening Face
Mask
o Not only are carrots good for your eyes, they are also great for your
skin! Carrots are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Beta-
carotene is a product that comes from plants that the body eventually
converts into Vitamin A. Beta-carotenes are also high in anti-
oxidants and acts as an immune booster when taken internally. When
applied topically these vitamins and minerals help to fight against sun
damage which is the number one cause of wrinkles.
o This face mask with carrots, honey, and olive oil will leave your skin
protects the skin from sun damage. In addition, it keeps your skin
soft, smooth, and glowing.
8. Castor Oil and Chamomile Growth Treatment
Every once in a while everyone faces hair problems. Be it thinning of hair,
dry scalp, hair loss, split ends or any other hair problem. But now you can
bid farewell to all these problems with the help of castor oil. Yes, castor oil
can do wonders for your hair. Read on to know the amazing hair care
benefits of castor oil.
Castor oil is filled with some excellent vital nutrients such as vitamin E,
minerals and proteins, which are required for healthy hair. Since castor
oil is filled with essential nutrients like vitamin E, amino acids, and
omega-6 fatty acids, it can help you to put a stop to split ends and
breakage as well.
Ricinoleic acid that is present in castor oil helps to protect your hair and
stimulates circulation of nutrient rich blood to your scalp. When you use
this oil regularly on your scalp, it boosts blood circulation to the follicles,
leading to hair growth. It even supplies omega-6 essential fatty acids
that is needed to grow healthy hair.
Chamomile is also found to be highly effectual in preventing and
eliminating dandruff. In addition, it also soothes irritated scalp. It has an
abundance of amazing healing, antioxidant, cleansing and moisturizing
properties and is considered a full-fledged skincare treatment.
