Tis the seasons so let’s jump into the holidays with something made from your very own hands. Nothing says I love you more than a homemade gift.So, let’s make some skin care gifts with a twist. It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s affordable. The best part about it is you get to make each gift personable by choosing the ingredient that your family or friend loves the most. Explore your creative side and find some mason jars or other types of bottles to put your product in and seal it with a handwritten note. Stop by your local crafts store or try Amazon to have your products delivered straight to your door. Whatever you do, just be sure to enjoy your creations. Turn up your music or your favorite show and have a go at it.
A face mask is a perfect product to make. It has so many benefits that all skin types can take advantage of. It cleanses, peels, brightens and moisturizes the skin simultaneously. Best of all, you can apply your mask and relax for about 15-20 minutes. Make it a ritual a few nights a week.
For a more specific focus check out the chart below and a few key ingredients to help achieve the desired results:
Tighten and Tone Egg, Lemon Essential Oil
Draw impurities out of the skin Flax Seeds
Clear up blemishes Lemon Juice, Papaya, Grapeseed Oil
Hydrate Oatmeal, Honey, Cocoa Butter, Cucumbers
Nourish Vitamin E, Banana, Roses
Calm and Soothe Avocado, Yogurt, Chamomile
Choose a solid ingredient as your base, then add your liquid and start blending. You can add as many products as you like, your creativity is the only limit. Remember this is your creation. These products are safe for all skin types. Only use a small amount of oils if the person has oily skin. I can’t wait to get started creating my face mask for my family.
My daughter has dry skin, so I made this hydrating mask for her.
1 c. of oatmeal
1/3 c. honey
4 tbsps. grapeseed oil
Place oatmeal in a medium-sized mason jar. In a separate bowl, mix the honey and grapeseed oil. Stir it until you achieve a smooth texture and package it in a squeeze bottle. Add this decorative label with the instructions: “Follow normal cooking directions for the oatmeal, Allow to cools and add the honey mixture. Resulting in a thick consistency. Apply, leave on your face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.”
Try this nourishing mask I created for my sister.
Two avocados
2 tbsps Vitamin E
Two drops of lemon essential oil.
Blend all ingredients until smooth.Add another avocado to thicken the consistency. If it’s too thick, add more oil or water in small increments. Refrigerate it for to 4-5 days. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with cool water. Seal with a love note and instructions, placed in a cute jazzy gift bag.
When making these perfect presents, keep in mind the use of fresh products, so don’t make too much at a time because they only have a refrigerator shelf life of 4-5 days.
