VIP EXCLUSIVE: SUSTAINABLE DIY RECIPES FOR SKIN & HAIR
Welcome to your VIP-exclusive DIY guide! Here you'll find two simple, sustainable recipes that you can create yourself with ingredients you may already have at home.
1. Moisturizing Oatmeal Face Mask
This soothing and moisturizing face mask is perfect for giving your skin an extra boost!
You need:
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2 tbsp oatmeal 🌾
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1 tbsp honey 🍯
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1 tbsp yogurt (natural) 🍚
Do this:
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Blend the oatmeal into a fine powder in a blender or mortar.
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Mix together with honey and yogurt until you get a creamy consistency.
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Apply to cleansed skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
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Rinse off with lukewarm water and finish with a moisturizer.
Effect: Oatmeal soothes and exfoliates, honey moisturizes and yogurt gives the skin a gentle acid peel.
2. Shine-Inducing Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
Get shinier and healthier hair with this natural rinse!
You need:
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎
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3 cups water 💦
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3 drops essential oil (optional, e.g. lavender or rosemary) 🌸 🌿
Do this:
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Mix all ingredients together in a bottle or jar.
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After shampooing, pour the mixture over your hair (avoid the eyes!).
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Massage in and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing with cool water.
Effect: Apple cider vinegar balances the pH of the scalp and closes the hair shafts for extra shine!
3. Hair mask for shine and strength
You need :
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1 ripe banana 🍌
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1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil 🫒🥥
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1 tbsp honey 🍯
Do this:
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Mash the banana thoroughly until it becomes a smooth paste.
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Mix in the oil and honey and stir well.
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Apply to dry hair, leave on for 20-30 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo.
Why this is sustainable:
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Uses natural, biodegradable ingredients.
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Can be made with overripe bananas instead of throwing them away.
4. Exfoliating body scrub
Ingredients:
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1 cup coffee grounds ☕
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2 tbsp coconut oil 🥥
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1 tbsp sugar or sea salt 🧂
Do this:
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
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Massage onto damp skin in circular motions and rinse off.
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Enjoy super soft skin!
Why this is sustainable:
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Reuse coffee grounds instead of throwing them away.
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Uses natural ingredients without microplastics.
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