Beauty DIY: Homemade Masks and Remedies

October 27, 2007

A little DIY beauty can be so fun! Here is a list of widely available ingredients that I use regularly for my very own homemade masks and treatments.


Eggs
When drying out, egg whites have a temporary tightening effect that can help tone and and shrink pores. Simply beat up an egg white, apply onto the face for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Egg yolks, on the other hand, are very high in vitamin A and makes a great moisturizing mask when mixed with honey.

Baking soda
Baking soda is great as an exfoliator. Mix with a few drops of water to form a paste or into your cream or gel facial cleanser. Then, massage onto the face gently in a circular motion to smooth rough skin and rinse with warm water. Baking soda can also be used as a teeth whitener. Sprinkle a little on your toothbrush before the toothpaste goes on and brush away.

Honey
Known for its moisturizing and healing properties, honey has always been used by models and pros for all kinds of treatments. Mix with oatmeal for a quick mask that moisturizes and exfoliates.

Potato
Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is a skin lightener and is great for fading undereye circles. Simply place a slice of raw potato or a cheesecloth filled with grated potatoes over the whole eye area for 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to let the potato juice come into contact with your eyes.

Lemon juice
The acids in lemon juice is great for lightening skin and fading scars. To lighten discolored elbows, soak your elbows in a bowl of lemon juice for 5 to 10 minutes. Lemon juice can also be used to lighten hair under the sun. Simply spray onto your hair before you hit the door.

Aspirin
The drug itself is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) which can help reduce oil, dry up blemishes and exfoliate the skin. All you have to do is crush up a few uncoated aspirins, mix with water to form a paste, apply onto skin for 15 minutes and rinse off. You can also use aspirin to create a treatment for ingrowns. Click here for more details.

Beer
Believe it or not but beer can be used to help add body and shine to your hair. Just pour it in your hair after you shampoo, let it soak for a while then rinse out with cold water.

11 Comments

  • Reply Anonymous October 31, 2007 at 3:01 pm

    Asprin && honey work really good = )
    a good mask is to sprinkle some non coated aspirin pills so that they get kinda gritty .. add a dab of honey && rub it into your face && let it stay for about 10 minutes .. then rinse.
    aspirin alone is great to exfoliate.
    as for the others .. i `ll deffinately be sure to try them.
    thanks for the great tips <3

  • Reply Anonymous October 31, 2007 at 4:03 pm

    heyys. thanks for the tip last time on onnegyaru stuff u noe about the lighting for heir lemon juice thing i have black hair and if i use that will it get brown or grey? lols thankyous

  • Reply Anonymous November 1, 2007 at 2:23 am

    hi, i know this is not relevant. but could u give asian women with single eye lids, tips & illstrations on how to line our eyes with eyeliner & eye shadow. thanks. 🙂 God bless.

  • Reply Anonymous November 1, 2007 at 8:57 pm

    thanks!

  • Reply Anonymous November 1, 2007 at 9:40 pm

    hey, add crushed aspirin to your shampoo. This helps to remove dandruff !

  • Reply Anonymous November 2, 2007 at 5:56 am

    hey, great tips =] I was just wondering if you tried anything from http://www.thefaceshop.com or heard anything about them?

    -sarah

  • Reply Sqooshie November 16, 2007 at 3:42 pm

    Beeer?! thats crazy! Wouldn’t it leave an odor after you rinse it out though??

  • Reply Anonymous January 1, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    i luv your blog!!! i tried some of your make up tips, and they really work!!! re remedies- i have oily skin, and i “treat” myself once a week with the mask from flavorless milk of magnesia. I apply a thin layer to the skin and rinse in 10 min. The skin looks amazing!!!

  • Reply Anonymous June 22, 2008 at 8:18 am

    you are amazing!
    how do you know this stuff?!!!
    your blog is like a never ending thing lol i love it <3

  • Reply makeupjunkie August 6, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    tnx the bi carbonate soda worked my skins glowing

  • Reply cammy August 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    as im writing this comment…
    my face is actually covered with egg white, lemon juice and honey…
    🙂
    its reallllyyy gooood!

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