The Most Festive DIY Skincare Recipes for Holiday Relaxation
We're hitting mid-December, which means winter break is rapidly approaching! While you'll spend the next few weeks lounging on the couch and enjoying doing absolutely nothing, you might want to use the time to do some skincare.
Instead of grabbing your products during the last-minute Christmas shopping rush, you can make everything you need for perfect skin from the comfort of your kitchen. Below, discover five must-try DIY recipes for creating the best holiday skincare.
DIY Chocolate Mask by Simplistically Living
The next time you're cuddling up with a mug of hot cocoa, consider pairing it with skincare. With the help of Simplistically Living, you can use your love of chocolate to create a hydrating face mask. Oh, and did we mention it's edible? A snack and a beauty product, all in one.
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Peppermint Lip Scrub by The Taylor House
Are you facing super chapped lips this winter? December hasn't been kind to us either, and it calls for a high-quality lip scrub. Instead of running to your nearest makeup store, make it at home. The Taylor House breaks it down in super simple terms, offering a festive twist with peppermint extract.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie DIY Lip Balm by Jenni Raincloud
If you're not into minty scents or searching for something more gentle than a manual exfoliant, you can keep your lips plump and hydrated this winter with this balm by Jenni Raincloud. This DIY product uses grapeseed oil and beeswax to provide an emollient effect. Meanwhile, sugar cookie tea bags and vanilla extract give it that hypnotic scent.
Homemade Peppermint Lotion by Living Well Mom
Make your body smell like a winter paradise with this homemade lotion from Living Well Mom. A DIY body butter sounds intimidating but is much easier than expected. Coconut oil and shea butter nourish skin alongside vitamin E and beeswax, while peppermint essential oil adds a Christmassy flair.
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DIY Gingerbread Mask by Katja Kokko
We never would've predicted gingerbread would benefit our faces, but it works! Thanks to Katja Kokko, you can make a luxurious clay max with matcha tea powder, vitamin C powder and, of course, cinnamon and clove. Who knew beauty could feel and taste good?
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