You could spend hundreds of yuan on high end skin care products, or you could invest in a few ingredients at home and make your own. Spend wisely and reap the benefits of glowing skin!
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Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil has been a poorly kept secret for generations throughout the tropics. Long, luscious locks, and seemingly ageless skin is a gift that the coconut bestows on us all.
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Too much sun exposure? Soak in a milk and oatmeal bath and feel the ouchies disappear.
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After making your regular morning elixir, don't dump the grounds in the trash. Dry them out on the counter overnight, and then combine with coconut oil and your favorite essential oil for a pick-me-up exfoliator.
Coarse salt can be mixed with light oils and massaged into damp skin to naturally exfoliate and leave skin squeaky clean.
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Who hasn't learned to keep an aloe vera plant in the kitchen for oil splatter burns or general carelessness? This gel saves you the hassle of cutting open the leaves to dab it on any burnt or chapped skin.
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The dynamic duo. Dab a drop of tea tree oil on a mosquito bite, and open up your pores with a steam facial of hot water and tea tree. Lavender oil can be used to alleviate headaches, ease digestion pains and provide relief from acne.
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Use this light and fragrant water as a toner or cleanser and spritz it on your face throughout the day to keep hydrated and smell like the beautiful rose that you are.
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Dilute it with distilled water and dab it on acne or rinse your hair with it to remove dandruff and excess buildup left from styling products and shampoos.
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An excellent emollient and lightly fragrant (think of marzipan), this base oil works well with most skin types, especially T-zone combination skin. Try mixing it with fine sugar for a refreshing facial scrub.
Guest blogger Mila Tan has made many homemade natural scrubs and masks for personal use, and sometimes dumps too much on her friends because she can’t think of anything else to give during the Christmas rush.
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