Use Petroleum Jelly to Keep Your Skin Soft and SmoothI remember hearing this frugal beauty trick from both the late Eartha Kitt and Doris Day. Petroleum Jelly: use it at night as night lotion on your face. It does rub off on the pillow some. I also use it to take off makeup, too.
Baking Soda for Facial ScrubBaking soda makes a fantastic facial scrub! Just mix around a teaspoon of baking soda with a little dab of mild liquid soap, and a drop or two of water. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Baking Powder For Glowing SkinOne should use baking powder on their face for a glow. After that, there is no need to do a facial, this will automatically give you a facial look.
Using Cocoa Butter as a Makeup RemoverI use a simple routine for washing my face that has saved me a fortune in costly creams or soaps. I buy an inexpensive large cocoa butter lotion from the chain store to remove all of my makeup.
Homemade Conditioning Rinse For ShineMany kitchen products can be used to make homemade shampoo, conditioner, and rinse. Hair rinses are usually used to add extra shine, bounce, color, or moisture to tired tresses.
Homemade Avocado Deep Conditioning TreatmentHere's a homemade hair conditioner with step by step instructions.
Dry Hair Conditioning TreatmentThis is an easy way 2 give your dry brittled hair it's moisture back. I've used it myself and got the recipe from a hair stylist, it works really good if you have split ends or you just want t your hair's moisture back.
Use Aloe Vera To Make Eyebrow GelHere is a great idea I found while searching (and searching...) on the net for a way to make my own eyebrow gel. The stuff out now is so expensive! Just mix a tiny bit of aloe vera gel (from the dollar store, of course :) with a dark eyeshadow that suits your brows.
Add Body Oil To Unscented LotionI am so excited to share this tip! Every year I request a certain body lotion from Bath and Body Works. This year, I received the set for Christmas that included the body oil.
Milk and Honey Facial MaskMix it together and rub it on your face. Lay on the floor (with a towel under you) for ten minutes. Rinse off.
Add Coffee Grounds For Abrasive SoapUsed coffee grounds make for a GREAT exfoliant! I keep a jar on my stove and fill it up regularly with used grounds. It's wonderful on the hands and can also be used as an abrasive cleaner combined with dish soap for those "sticky" pans!
Grammaw's Lye SoapMy sister got this at a church circle meeting during the 70's. It's called Grammaw's Lye Soap. I call it the best complexion bar ever.
Luxury Salt Glow (Scrub)This is the easiest scrub recipe around and probably the best. I've made lots of different scrubs and tested many recipes but always come back to the basic one because it works best. Makes incredible gifts!
Facial Scrub/Mask From Things On HandMy friend and I were messing around; pretty much sticking everything we had ever heard was good for facial masks in a blender and whipping it up. we actually came up with a really nice one! it feels really good.
Facial Mask and ScrubPut all the ingredients in the bowl (I really don't use measurements, just kind of guess). Do not put the lemon peel in, only put a tiny bit of vegetable oil in, if too much is added it will ruin the consistency.
Lemon and Yeast Facial RecipeI have a great skin care tip that you can make at home, and it seems to work well for all skin types. Mix a little active dry yeast and a little fresh lemon juice to make a paste. Spread it on your face and neck, let dry for about 15 minutes and rinse off.
Wake Up Your FaceFor a quick, cheap facial scrub: Take your cooled down coffee grounds and scrub your face gently with them. The grounds will slough off dead skin cells, and the caffeine will "wake up" your skin.
Homemade Foot SoftenerWould you like softer feet? I found out a way to do so. I sell Avon and I got a sample of some stuff to soften feet, but it felt like petroleum jelly with some nice mint in it. So I figured the way to really save money was to make my own feet softener.
Homemade Sugar ExfoliatorSugar is a very good Exfoliator. Try this Sugar Exfoliator to get that amazing glow on your skin.
How To Get Sparkling Eyes?Combine 2-3 tsp. cucumber juice with 5-6 drops of Rosewater. Dip a cotton ball in this mixture and place on your eyes for 10 minutes to get rejuvenated and sparkling eyes.
Moisturizing Exfoliating MaskWinter is around the corner, now your skin will start getting drier and rougher. You have to take proper care of your skin to prevent it from losing its moisture, Specially people with dry skin, be extra cautious. Try this moisturizing and exfoliating mask for softer and smoother skin.
Avocado And Mayonnaise Conditioner For HairAvocado and Mayonnaise Mask is a very good conditioner. This deep conditioner works wonders on dry and damaged hair.
Natural Make-Up RemoverYou can make your own Make-Up Remover. Its really simple and easy to make. Mix equal amount of Olive Oil, Castor Oil and Canola Oil and use a cotton ball to remove your Facial and Eye Make-Up.
Homemade Detangling SprayMy two little girls both have tender scalps, and one has long hair that tangles easily. The other one has curly red hair with a mind of it's own! I have had to buy commercial detangling spray to keep them from hollering while having their hair brushed in the mornings.
Egg Whites as A Facial MaskMy mom used egg whites as a facial mask, she always had a beautiful complexion (you never would have known she was 77). I used it when I was a teenager, I always had pretty clear skin myself.
Scented Bath VinegarFill the jar half full of chopped herbs or flowers. Heat the cider vinegar and the water to just below the boiling point. Pour this mixture over the chopped scent in the jar. Cover the jar and allow the mixture to sit for at least twelve hours.
Sugar For Facial ScrubInstead of paying for expensive facial dermabrasion scrubs, I use fine granulated sugar! Pour your usual amount of your favorite facial cleanser into the palm of your hand, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar, rub hands together, then wash/scrub your face gently.
Easy At Home PedicureIt is getting closer to sandal weather here in Texas and I will not spend the money for a pedicure, as it is $30.00 plus a tip. I hope these tips will inspire you to treat yourself to a little pampering, which will give you nice looking toes for those sandals.
Super Foot BathSoak and massage your feet in a glorious foot bath to relieve tired muscles and soften hard, dry skin.Place enough marbles into the tub to just cover the bottom.
Avocado Peel Face ScrubWhen peeling an avocado, leave a little fruit on the inside of the avocado skin and use it to scrub your face. The peel with help remove dead skin and avocado fruit makes a great moisturizer.
Minty Mouthwash RecipeTry this recipe for a natural mouthwash with no alcohol. It's very inexpensive, too!
Save Money by Making Your Own Hair ProductsEverybody's noticed the wide variety of hair styling products sold commercially in the stores. They range in price, and some are quite expensive. You can make your own hair products for a lot less, and they are better for your hair because they don't contain alcohol or other chemicals which can dry hair.
Lavender Deodorant RecipeHere's a recipe for Lavender Deodorant.
Apple Face MaskChop apple up in blender. Add in honey and sage, and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Pat the mixture onto face until the honey feels tacky. Leave on 30 minutes and rinse. (for normal skin)
Cornmeal ExfoliateIf you have sensitive skin, try this exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and brighten your complexion.
Lavender Soap and Other UsesWhen we think of lavender, we think of the pretty, light purple flowers that blow gently in the breeze, producing a lovely, heady scent. The lavender's scent has been used for many years in bouquets, sachets, and potpourri. Did you know that lavender has many other uses?
Oats and Yogurt Face MaskThe next time your face needs a pick-me-up, don't run to the store. Just walk to the kitchen. Oatmeal has two benefits: It absorbs oil and moisturizes skin at the same time! The milk products in the recipe help to smooth and soften skin.
Bubble Gum Hand CleanerMix all ingredient together pour into pump style or squeeze bottle
don't like to scent of bubble gum? Just use another scent of fragrance oil instead.
Oatmeal Face ScrubThis is a simple and cheap face scrub that helps get rid of blackheads. Make a paste with oatmeal and water and apply it liberally to your face. Let the paste dry completely and then rub it off with your fingers.
Homemade Dry ShampooThis is an effective dry shampoo for when you can't use water.
Strawberry Foot ExfoliantThis foot exfoliant can be used on your feet to help smooth rough calluses.
Tomato Juice Hair RinseMix. Comb through clean, wet hair. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Restores pH balance and makes hair shiny and more manageable.
All Purpose Chamomile ShampooCover flowers in boiling water and let them stand 15 minutes. Strain out leaves and keep water. Add soap and let it soften. Beat in glycerin, pour in bottle and store in a cool, dark place.
Citrus Hair SprayChop one lemon (or orange for dry hair). Place in pot with 2 cups water and boil until only half of the original amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
Strawberry Tooth-WhitenerMash fresh strawberries and use as you would any other toothpaste. Rub fresh sage leaves over teeth to clean and whiten them.
Cucumber Wrinkle CreamCube and blend cucumber (washed, but unpeeled) with rest of ingredients. Apply in mornings and evening.
Elmer's for a FacialA quick easy beauty tip. Paint Elmer's Glue on your face, after it dries peel it off and it removes dead skin.
Avocado Hair and Face Beauty TreatmentThe only thing that takes frizz and dryness out of my hair is a mashed up avocado mixed with 1 egg yolk. Slather it on damp hair, heat a towel that is damp in the microwave and put towel on hair about 30 minutes.
Give Hands a Spa Treatment While GardeningUse your gardening time to give your hands the spa treatment. Before you put on your gardening gloves, coat your hands with a thick coating of moisturizer.
Repairing Bar SoapHave some bar soap that has split? Wet the soap and put in a plastic baggie and microwave it for a few seconds, then gently press it into shape.
Skin Care Home RemediesNatural homemade recipes for your skin are simple to make and cost-effective. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you eat.
Egg Whites for WrinklesTo stretch those unwanted facial wrinkles, just spread egg whites on your face and forehead. Let it dry. In 5 minutes, scrape the inner covering of the eggshell and spread it on your most wrinkled area. Leave for 3 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water and soap and finally with cold water.
Homemade Hair RinseThis recipe for hair rinse will make your hair shine.
Cornstarch AntiperspirantThe last few weeks here have been extra humid. Even though we have central air conditioning in our home there are times that you must leave the house or do yard work. Perspiring is a problem, especially for those of us who may be going through menopause, are heavy, having radiation treatments...
Olive Oil and Sugar ScrubI have discovered the most amazing face & body scrub straight from my own kitchen! Take a 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and 1 Tbsp. of any extract (I've tried vanilla and mint - but not together!).
Homemade Facial Scrubs & MasksJust mix 2 parts oats with 2 parts honey and mix it together in a blender. Then massage it into your face and rinse well. It leaves your skin nice and clean feeling. It helps get rid of all the dead skin. About two tablespoons of honey and oats works well for one use.
Homemade Facial MaskHere are recipes for homemade facial masks posted by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own mask recipe or skincare tips below.
