Who doesn’t like nursing at home? While spa treatments may be excellent and anticipated for special occasions, treating yourself to beauty treatments at home is more convenient, affordable, and customizable. Especially now, when many people still work from home, the desire to pamper yourself in the comfort of your own space can be especially appealing, as it’s possible to juggle work and family obligations while being kind to yourself.
Treating yourself to some pampering services has many documented benefits. Some health benefits of self-care include controlling blood pressure, relieving muscle tension, optimizing mood, clarifying effects, and reducing stress. While many lifestyle habits can affect these health indicators, such as food choices, exercise, and weight management, a simple fix done in your home is a simple and convenient way to optimize your health. Here are five items in your home that can be used for simple beauty products and restorations.
Turmeric powder
You may be highly familiar with turmeric in foods, which gives curries their yellow coloring, or you may have noticed fresh turmeric next to ginger in the grocery store. Although turmeric has been used in remedies and foods worldwide for many years, its popularity has recently increased as its health benefits, and uses have become more widely known. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which is responsible for many of the health properties associated with spice. Antioxidant and inflammation-reducing properties are two primary health attributes of turmeric, which is why you’ll often see turmeric in dietary supplements. While turmeric can add flavor, color, and health benefits to foods, you can get a higher concentrated form of this health-promoting spice in the form of dietary supplements, such as capsules.
When it comes to using turmeric to help create home beauty products, it seems it can help brighten the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. There could be several reasons for darker eyes, such as insufficient fluid intake and lack of sleep, and there could even be a genetic factor. While it’s important to address lifestyle factors contributing to discoloration, such as dehydration and lack of sleep, a turmeric-based eye patch can do the trick in the interim. Mix one tablespoon of turmeric powder, the kind you use in cooking, with one tablespoon of buttermilk to make a paste. Make the turmeric paste, gently apply it under your eyes and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe away the paste with a warm, damp towel. One caveat: Turmeric stains, so be careful where the paste touches the surface, and use a cloth that is not afraid of staining.
Coconut oil
Hair masks are a great way to moisturize strands, smooth hair, and reduce frizziness, and they may even help soothe dry scalp and dandruff. There are a variety of ingredients that can be beneficial in hair masks; However, the joint base is often oil. Many oils, such as olives and avocados, are thought to help optimize hair quality and texture, but one is believed to reign supreme: coconut oil.
Coconut oil is an excellent base for hair masks, and experts in the hair care field have found that it can help hair be healthier, thicker, and longer. In addition, professionals say coconut oil helps soothe the hair’s cuticle, helping to nourish the scalp and smooth out split ends. There are several ways to use coconut oil to optimize hair health. You can apply liquid coconut oil to your hair and leave it on for 30 minutes overnight to increase its healing power. In addition, you can combine coconut oil (about two tablespoons) with honey and eggs to make a mask for moisture. For both types of hair masks, be sure to massage gently from the bottom to the tip. When you are ready to wash the show, be aware that it may take a few shampoos to obliterate the oil, but rest assured that the moisture will remain the same!
Essential oil
Don’t you love the smell of spa treatments? Spas are usually filled with emollient flowers and eucalyptus trees and are known for their calming scent. As part of a family spa day, you can create the same relaxing experience with essential oils. One of the best ways I’ve found is to apply essential oil to a wet towel or small washcloth, which can be used in a few different ways. Fill a bowl with ice water, add your chosen essential oil, dip the cloth in, and squeeze out any excess water. Roll tightly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to enjoy your spa towels, remove them from the fridge as needed and gently apply them to your face for a few minutes, or use them to wipe your hands. If it’s more appealing on a cold winter day, you can also microwave the towel for one minute.
There are so many essential oils to suit your tastes! You can use the herb to help you relax before bed as part of your nightly routine. If you want to liven up your morning, you can use mint or orchid, and if you wish to create a scent that mimics your favorite spa treatment, try mixing eucalyptus, lemon, and emollient flowers on your towel.
sugar
Homemade sugar scrubs smell great and are a great way to exfoliate your skin. The goal of exfoliating the skin is to get rid of the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing new cells to form on the surface. This can help lift dullness, make your skin look brighter and more vibrant, and help moisturize the skin because lotions and products can better penetrate new skin cells after removing dead skin cells.
To make an exfoliating scrub at home, you only need two ingredients: brown sugar and coconut oil (in solid form). Whisk together the brown sugar and solid coconut oil in a two-to-one ratio until the mixture begins to take on a creamy texture. During this mixing process, the fragrance of your choice can also be added. Peppermint or lemon essential oil is an important addition to a body scrub, or add vanilla extract to the mix for a warmer scent. Coconut oil scrubs work exceptionally well when they cure, so if it starts to liquefy, just put it in the fridge and let it set. To enjoy your scrub, apply it to your skin, massage until the sugar grit dissipates, and then rinse off. It’s that simple!
honey
Yes, honey is delicious and flavorful when added to oatmeal and tea, but it also has some unique properties that make it a beautiful ingredient for homemade facial masks. Honey is beneficial when applied to the skin because it has antibacterial properties and acts as an antioxidant. In addition, honey is a natural exfoliator that helps remove dead skin cells and reveal new ones underneath.
For those who need an extra boost of exfoliation, combining honey with oatmeal may be just what you need. Mix one or two tablespoons of honey with one tablespoon of grated oatmeal and gently apply it to your face. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, wipe it off with a warm washcloth, and wash your face with a regular cleanser. Oatmeal contains inflammation-reducing properties and a compound called saponin that allows it to absorb excess oil. You can take this mask a step further by adding cinnamon. The spice has bacteria-fighting properties and acts as an antioxidant, helping to nourish the skin further.
Many simple ingredients can be incorporated into a home self-care routine, many of which are likely already on hand and will serve multiple purposes in daily life. While these ideas are simple and great, consult your doctor if you have any health problems, as these homemade beauty products are not meant to replace fixes prescribed by your doctor. Every day is a good day to be kind to yourself and take care of your physical and mental health. Use these simple and convenient ideas as a step in taking care of yourself; It’s as simple as a 15-minute face mask.