DIY Face Masks!

Hi everyone!

One of the most fun parts of DIY beauty is being able to get creative with the things you have around you. I love finding unexpected ways to do everything from all using everyday products! Here are a couple interesting ones that are definitely worth checking out:

Naznin Azees shared a brightening antioxidant facial made with pomegranate seeds and honey. Yum! Get the full recipe HERE.

This coconut oil, banana and honey mask sounds so creamy and moisturizing! Debor says you just mix ½ a banana, a teaspoon of honey and one or two spoonfuls of coconut oil together and apply it to your face for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water and finish with moisturizer. She says you will see the difference!

Hera recommends a lemon and sugar facemask to exfoliate and reduce dark spots. Just mix 1 tablespoon of lemon with 1 teaspoon of sugar and dip a cotton ball in to exfoliate your face. According to her, you can leave this on for about 15 minutes and then rinse off to see the results!

This aspirin-based mask shared by EXON, but she adds a couple extra ingredients: turmeric, flour and lemon. Click HERE to get her instructions.

Have you tried any of these masks?

If you’ve used any of the ingredients mentioned in one of these masks, share your experiences below!

<3 Mindy

Photo sources: WEHEARTIT, RADIANT REFLECTIONS, NPR

NATURAL BEAUTY: CUSTOMIZE YOUR FRAGRANCE

Hi everyone,

Perfume is one of the most convenient beauty products out there. It's easy to use, pre-mixed, packaged, and instantly ready whenever you need it. But if you're curious about how scents are made and have a little extra time on your hands, you may want to check out essential oils. You can usually find a variety of them at grocery stores and beauty supply shops.

Essential oils can be used as perfume for a simple, pure scent, and, depending on whether or not you believe in the benefits of aromatherapy, the oils can also be used to stabilize your mood and to promote relaxation. You can even mix and match different oils to create different scents – it's like creating your own perfumes at home!

Lavender – Calming, relaxing, soothing, and balancing. I love to put this on right before bed!

Rose – Uplifting, romantic

Eucalyptus – Purifying, invigorating

Peppermint – Refreshing, cooling, vitalizing

Lemon – Uplifting, cheering, refreshing

Jasmine – Calming, relaxing, sensual, romantic
*Full disclosure that this oil is pricier than most. The flowers must be hand-picked just before dawn, when the essence is at its peak, and then large amounts are needed to produce even a small amount of oil.

Rosemary – Clarifying, invigorating

What's your favorite essential oil? I looovvee a lot about rosy thing and rose fragrance! Do you combine them to make your own scents? Post your faves in the comments section! :D

<3 Mindy