These days it can be hard to afford all the new, fancy beauty products that decorate the shelves, especially the good ones that contain natural ingredients and claim to do wonders. But why spend money on something that you can whip up at home? I mean let’s face it, you don’t even really know what’s in those products, plus you get rid of all the chemicals and extra gunk that’s not really needed. This is one of my absolute favorite face masks; the avocado carrot cream mask. This is the perfect mask for rebuilding skin collagen, improve tone and texture of skin and minimi...

This is one of my absolute favorite moisturizers because not only is it fun, cheap, and easy to make, but it targets severe problem area such as rough knees, elbows, feet, or any other dry area. The ingredients used in this concoction are all natural and can be found at your local grocery or drug store. So here’s what you do! Ingredients: 1/4 or 1/4 mashed avocado an egg yolk a teaspoon of honey a teaspoon of rice bran 10 drop of evening primrose tincture Mix all the ingredients together and apply to rough or dry skin such as hands, feet, elbows, etc. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rins...

There’s nothing funner for me than getting a bunch of my girlfriends together and whipping up fast and easy homemade beauty recipes. We do everything from crazy face masks, to nail polishes, to moisturizers, etc. And, since my last “make your own lipgloss” post seemed to generate so much buzz, I though I’d give you guys another yummy lipgloss recipe, and this time it’s delicious cranberry! Here’s how to! Step 1: Take 1 tablespoon almond oil, 10 fresh cranberries, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional – for more shine). Step 2: Mix ...

So a lot of people seemed to love the ‘How to Make Your Own Lip Gloss‘ post so I decided to share another favorite homemade lip gloss recipe with you which is just a little different than the other one and probably a little easier too. So here is how to make  fruity lip gloss in the comfort of your own home. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Tbls solid shortening 1 Tbls fruit-flavored powdered drink mix 35 mm film container Mix the shortening and the drink mix in a microwave safe bowl until it forms a smooth paste. Place the container in the microwave for about 30 seconds (u...

Hair treatments can get pretty steep in price, so I always try to find cheap and easy alternatives that I can do in my own home. Whether it be a hair treatment, a face mask, or a really good exfoliator, I can always find at-home recipes that cost me close to nothing! So here is one of my all time favorite homemade hot oil hair treatments. Here’s What You’ll Need: 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves 1/2 cup olive oil Here’s How to: Combine oil and rosemary in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until warm all the way through. Remove from heat and strain, to remo...

Exfoliating is a very important part of skin care as it gets rid of the dead skin cells that can build up and leave your skin feeling dry and rough. But instead of wasting your money on expensive exfoliating products, why not whip something up at home? This is one of my favorite exfoliating recipes as not only does it work, but it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth – oh, and it’s cheap too! So what do you need? Just some Kraft Miracle Whip! Women all over the world have been using miracle whip as a way to exfoliate, and let me tell you, it does wonders! So here’s what you d...

Getting a professional facial can get expensive, especially in this economy, but you don’t always have to rely on other people to make you look beautiful; you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home! Maintain your skin’s health by doing this at-home facial once a week that’s great for oily, dry, and/or combination skin. Step 1: Cleanse Before beginning your facial, make sure you cleane your face thoroughly. Choose a cleanser that matches your skin type and make sure you remove all makeup as well. Getting the dirt out is very important when it comes to keeping heal...

Bananas have fruit acids that help remove dead skin cells, so a banana oatmeal mask is the perfect way to go when you want to brighten up your complexion. This is actually one of my favorite recipes, so enjoy! What You’ll Need: 1 medium to large banana; soft and peeled 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oatmeal (according to the banana’s size) How to: Start by mashing the oatmeal into the soft peeled banana, going a little bit at a time. Apply to your face evenly and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water or a warm washcloth. You’ll immediately notice that your skin will ...