Natural skincare, haircare tips for a radiant glow
For many of us, achieving that glowing, clear skin and shiny hair is a continuous and sometimes exhausting quest.
With our hectic schedules and this pandemic, it can be challenging for some of us to maintain a constant self-care routine.
But don't fret because there is always hope and just about anyone can have great skin and hair with just a little patience.
In this article, we reveal three D.I.Y. natural beauty remedies from Pinoy MD to keep your skin radiant and hair shiny all day, every day.
1. Avocado mask
Avocado mask ingredients / Source: EatingWell.com
Ingredients: avocado, all-purpose cream, honey
Instructions: Mix all three ingredients and put on your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
We've all heard that avocados are delicious but did you know that this mighty fruit has some benefits for the skin too?
Avocado contains vitamins A and E so it's rich in antioxidants to help repair the skin. Its high-fat content makes it good for moisturizing, hydrating, and nourishing the skin--perfect for people who have dry, aging, and dehydrated skin.
If you want more D.I.Y. face masks to try, you can learn tips from this article.
2. Coffee and sugar lip scrub
Coffee lip scrub ingredients / Source: Pinterest.com
Ingredients: Coffee grounds, sugar, and lotion or coconut oil
Instructions: Mix ingredients and scrub on lips in less than 5 minutes
While it's easy for us to notice dry skin on our bodies, we often forget that our lips are skin, too.
Fortunately, taking care of our lips with a homemade lip scrub is easy as 1-2-3 with these ingredients. It has a lot of benefits, too.
For one, coffee grounds and sugar make excellent exfoliants because it's gentle enough to remove dead skin cells sitting on top of the skin. When mixed with coconut oil or lotion, it achieves the right consistency to become a moisturizer.
According to dermatologist Grace Beltran, “Kaya nagiging exfoliant siya kasi nakikiskis 'yung balat. They are made of grains na malalaki para makatulong maalis 'yung uppermost layer.
“Kaya 'pag ni-rub gently sa face ng isang tao na medyo nag-e-age na, then you're removing the stratum corneum (epidermis), instant fix na magmukhang bata tingnan.”
A coffee scrub isn't all that you can do. Want to try a milk bath? Maybe this article can help you out.
3. Coconut conditioner
Coconut conditioner ingredients / Source: HelloGlow.com
Ingredients: Mayonnaise, coconut milk, virgin coconut oil
Instructions: Mix all three ingredients and put on hair for 15 minutes. Rinse afterwards.
Coconut oil is believed to be an extremely versatile health and beauty product.
Aside from cooking, coconut oil can also help improve the condition of your hair by providing moisture to your locks by reducing breakage and protecting them from protein loss and damage.
Other benefits include lice prevention, sun protection, dandruff treatment, and hair loss.
Achieving clear skin and healthy hair is not just about using the best natural skincare products.
With healthy diet, exercise, and proper amount of sleep, it's possible to wake up to the glowing skin and shiny hair that you've always wanted.
Like all great things, a gorgeous complexion and commercial-ready hair don't happen overnight.