DIY Non-Toxic Beauty Recipies

Makeup Remover

Bottles from Daiso

• 1 tbs Olive Oil
• 1 tbs Favorite Facial Soap 
• 1/4 cup Warm Water

Measure out 1/4 a cup of warm water in a mixing glass. Add a tablespoon of your favorite facial soap, and mix thoroughly. Add the olive oil and again mix thoroughly. 

Pour in to the container of your choice, I prefer a small bottle with a pump. Daiso sells a great one which works well and is very cute. I also use one for my facial toner (pictured right). 

Just squirt a few pumps on to a clean paper towel or cotton puff and wipe away your makeup! All natural, non-toxic, and very low cost.

Oatmeal Face Mask 

• 1/4 cup Oatmeal
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 tbs Rose Water

There are two ways to make this face mask: on the stove top or in the microwave.

To make in the microwave, mix the rosewater and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and cook for about 2 minutes. Allow to cool, and coat face evenly. Let sit for about 15 minutes before washing off.

To make on the stove top, mix the rosewater and milk and bring to a light boil in a small pot. Add the oats and cook until soft on a low temperature, to avoid burning the milk. Allow to cool, and coat face evenly. Let sit for about 15 minutes before washing off.

While a little messy, it leaves your skin feeling wonderfully fresh. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly. 

Rose Water

Rose Water Facial Toner 

For this toner you can make your own rose water or rose oil, or buy it from a store. The one I use (pictured left) was a gift from a friend. I use it straight and it works wonderfully. I put about a tablespoon in my hand and lightly coat my face and neck before applying lotion.  

If you're interested in making your own rose water or rose oil, there's a wonderful tutorial here. Otherwise you should be able to find some at your local health food store.