DIY HAIR MASK
When it comes to natural hair care, I have found that some of the
most basic and inexpensive solutions are actually the best. This simple
two ingredient hair mask featuring coconut oil and honey, is my favorite
way to deep condition and bring some joy back to dry, damaged, unhappy
hair.Coconut oil acts as a wonderfully nourishing conditioner when applied to the hair and scalp.
Coconut oil actually heals your hair. Unlike other popular cosmetic oils such as sunflower and mineral oil, the chemical structure of coconut oil enables the fatty acids to actually penetrate the hair shaft and rejuvenate the hair from the inside out. Filled with medium-chain triglycerides, coconut oil physically replenishes and adds volume to the hair, rather than simply adding a synthetic coating as many store-bought products do.
The duo of coconut oil and honey actually lock in moisture. Honey is classified as a natural humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and retains water molecules. The added coconut oil helps to seal in this action. Thus, when used as a mask, the two condition deeply and leave the hair looking shinier and feeling softer.
The coconut oil and honey are free of fragrance, pH balanced, and filled with natural enzymes and minerals.
Here is a quick tutorial:
Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of organic honey.
Step 2: Microwave 15-20 seconds until coconut oil is softened. (Coconut oil is solid at room temperature.)
Step 3: Mix well.
Step 4: Apply to wet hair. (In the picture my hair is wet and I am about to apply my hair mask.)
Step 5: Put a shower cap on or use a grocery bag. (Sorry for the typo in the picture.)
Step 6: After 30 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Step 7: Shampoo and condition as normal.
Apply the hair mask once a week and your hair will be softer, shinier, and look healthier over time.
PLEASE NOTE: Coconut oil can make tubs and floors very slippery! It will drip, even with a plastic bag or shower cap on, so be careful.
DIY CINNAMON AND HONEY FACE MASK
You may already know just how wonderful raw honey can be for the skin (and the body.) Honey has antibacterial properties and aids in all kinds of healing. In raw form, honey also contains skin softening enzymes. It acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, which can reduce swelling and redness in skin. It is also great for soothing acne scars and preventing infection. When you add a bit of cinnamon to the mix…things get much more exciting (and beneficial!)
Cinnamon is a wonder spice. It boosts healthy circulation, which plumps and clears the skin. It also helps clear the skin and boosts healthy detoxification by bringing in more oxygen. When used internally, cinnamon aids healthy digestion. All of these benefits are part of the healthy skin equation.
Because most of us already have them items in our kitchen, this mask can be made anytime for glowing skin results! This mask is super easy to make and you can feel the skin calming properties as soon as you put it on! Your face will feel tighter and your pores will look smaller just after doing it once.
Step 1: Combine both ingredients in small bowl.
Step 2: Apply to damp, clean skin for at least 20 minutes.
(Today I will be leaving it on for 30 minutes because I am doing both treatments at the same time.)
Step 3: Rinse thoroughly with warm water and follow with appropriate moisture or treatment product.
TIP: you can also add in 1 teaspoon of nutmeg for more clearing benefits.
CAUTION: While this mask is extremely beneficial and gentle, it does contain stimulating spices. Therefore, it should not be used more than once weekly and should not be used on extremely sensitive or broken skin.
It is normal for your face to be red after a face mask, my end picture from both treatments is after I got out of the shower and did my normal hair and makeup routine.
Let me know how both of these recipes work for you!
xoxo Kelly
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