Natural Beauty

Pampering yourself at home is good for the soul and nourishing for the bank balance at the same time.

Inspired by a mind blowing Elemis face and body treatment yet limited by a practical beauty budget, I thought I would do a little research into some of the latest D.I.Y spa recipes to tide me over until my next salon visit.

There is a veritable plethora of natural and nourishing beauty products on the market these daysthat not only save you the fuss of making such concoctions yourself but deliver genuine beauty benefits.

In saying that though you don’t always have to buy to try.

If you don’t mind a bit of mess in the kitchen, roll your sleeves up this weekend and give these pore tightening, dermis dazzling remedies a go. They not only work wonders but taste good to boot!

Control shine and excess oil by massaging your face several times a week with buttermilk after cleansing. There are active cultures in buttermilk that contain gentle acids that help clean away dirt whilst tightening pores.

Another fantastic recipe for oil prone skin is to mix one teaspoon of honey with the white of one egg and stir well. Add just enough flour to make a paste and apply to your face avoiding the eye and mouth area. Let the mask dry for approximately ten minutes then wash off with warm water.

Winter months see skin subjected to cold winds and indoor heating resulting in a dry, dehydrated dermis. Remedy winter worn skin by simply mashing up the pulp of one avocado, apply to skin and leave for fifteen minutes.

Fancy getting really tricky with this vitamin packed wonder kid? Mix together one ripe avocado, one tablespoon plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Apply to face and leave for fifteen minutes. No licking!

Another great way to get your skin glowing, stimulate circulation and help the body rid excess toxins in time for summer is to a add a body brush to your beauty regime.

Using a soft, natural fibre body brush has an amazing affect on overall skin health and appearance. Gentle strokes towards the heart region, avoiding delicate areas such as neck and face, will have you reaping the benefits come swimsuit season.

If all this skin deep, maintenance madness doesn’t inspire you just yet, remember: Summer bodies are made in Winter!