I like a little DIY skincare every now and then. DIY skincare ingredients are very helpful when trying to maintain healthy skin, when you can't make it to your professional treatment, when you don't want to pay for products that have more filler ingredients then performance ingredients. I believe in going straight to the source when you can.
I don't want people to be in a state of mind to believe these are going to cure your skin of any problems you may have, but it can sooth or improve it. Reason is because you may have been using the wrong things before, had allergic reactions to other ingredients in the products, or just not getting the right dosage of the helpful ingredients.
One helpful ingredient is Manuka Honey. It is known in New Zealand as the "Wonder Honey" of the Tea Tree. Does it have to be Manuka Honey? No. It does have to be Organic or Raw Honey. Anything that isn't Raw or Organic has been processed and stripped of the benefits your looking for. Manuka is the one I like the best due to it's potency. In general Honey is a great humectant for dry skin, a great antibacterial, and great for inflammation. I even use it on breakouts as a spot treatment.
Make a Mask = this is great for all skin types, dry, and acne can really benefit. Add a 1/4 juice of a lemon for brightening the skin
1tsp of Manuka Honey - antibacterial, humectant
2 tbsp Plain Organic Greek Yogurt - probiotics, enzymes, softness
allow to sit for 15-20min
This is a good base and there are so many things you can add and variations. Target what you are trying to treat. Already have a mask you enjoy, just add a 1/2 tsp of honey to it. I add things to my products to enhance them when I need that extra boost.
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