DIY Beach Waves Spray
To use, spray on damp hair and scrunch with a towel to dry for loose beach waves. Spray on dry hair and on roots for volume and texture without the waves.
How easy it that? This is one of the simplest, natural hair care recipes to make at home, and it literally costs a fraction of the store bought versions. It adds great texture and volume to hair without the chemicals. by making it yourself, you can also customize to your hair type to get the texture you want. Here's an alternative recipe with a few extra ingredients. DIY Beach Spray Ingredients: • 1 cup of hot water (not boiling)- Can also use strong Chamomile Tea as the base if you want to lighten hair or black tea as the base if you want to darken hair, but you will need to keep in the fridge. • 2 tablespoons Epsom salts (or more for extra texture) • 1/2 tsp Himalayan or sea salt (optional but adds stiffness) • 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel • 1/2 tsp sweet almond oil or jojoba oil • Optional: a few drops of essential oil (lavender and citrus are great options) • Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vodka or alcohol- if you want to lighten hair (the lemon juice lightens and the alcohol preserves) Put the hot water (or tea) in the spray bottle and add the Epsom salts, sea salt (optional), aloe vera, oil, essential oils (optional) and lemon juice/vodka (if using). Put the cap on the bottle and shake for 1-2 minutes or until Epsom salts and sea salt are dissolved. Store in the fridge if using lemon juice or tea base, or at room temperature if you aren’t. Will last 3-4 months or longer. As stated above, to use, spray on damp hair and scrunch with a towel to dry for loose beach waves. Spray on dry hair and on roots for volume and texture without the waves. Let us know how it works for you, and we'd love for you to post before/after pictures!
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Above is a video I came across on the Beauty Food Tips site for an easy wine mask. Here are the instructions:
Directions: Always start by cleaning your face using a cotton pad with your usual cleansing milk. Mix all the ingredients together well until completely blended. The consistency will be a little jelly-like (the smell and appearance is really yummy, remember you DON’T have to eat it . Apply a thick layer to your face with your clean makeup brush, avoiding the lips and the eye area. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Finish with a moisturizer. It’s a luxurious mask for your skin with luxurious results! The antioxidant properties of wine help in getting the toxins out of the skin and giving an instant wrinkle-free effect. Honey hydrates and tones the skin. Yoghurt, which is rich in zinc, helps clearing the skin and improves the overall skin texture, besides adding a healthy glow to your skin. Least but not last, the cocoa powder is amazing for our skin: fit helps firm and renew skin cells. And not only: Cocoa is a mood enhancer and it helps stabilize your mood by initiating serotonin release. The lavender essential oil enhances the relaxation, making you feel rejuvenating and at peace. A true homemade vinotherapy at the cheapest cost possible therefore what are you waiting for to show your skin some love? Remember to always make an allergic test on a small angle of your face before applying the mask. Enjoy! Do you have a favorite homemade mask? If so, please share!  This easy to make gel is suitable for all skin types.
Aloe vera gel benefits: Aloe is known for its penetrating ability to reach deeper layers of the dermis when applied topically to the skin. It has strong antiseptic properties to assist healing the skin. It rejuvenates skin by promoting cell growth. The neurologically calming effects of aloe vera soothe skin irritations, while its detoxifying properties help purify. Cucumber benefits: The mild lightening properties of cucumber can reduce the appearance of dark circles under eyes, while the ascorbic acid in cucumber can decrease puffiness. Cucumber contains antioxidants, which fight free radicals that harm cells causing damage and premature aging, as well as silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strengthening of our connective tissues. These properties can rejuvenate skin, leaving it feeling smooth and soft. The cooling effects of cucumber are a natural, gentle way to heal the skin. Aloe Vera Cucumber Gel Ingredients 1 part aloe vera gel 1 part cucumber, peel removed, roughly chopped (remove seeds) 1 part distilled water Method 1. Place ingredients into electric blender. 2. Whiz until well-mixed and smooth. 3. Smooth over face at bedtime and leave overnight. 4. Rinse off with warm water in the morning. 5. Keep in fridge for up to 7 days. This gel also works as a quick, pick-me-up by applying for 10-15 minutes, then rinsing face. |
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