Budget Friendly Skin Care in a Uncertain Economy

Job losses, store closings, market down, these are just a few of the headlines that we hear everyday on the news. It is no secret that people are spending less. They are spending less because they have less to spend and/or they are hanging on to the money they have. Does that mean we have to give up our obsession with purchasing our precious skin care products? If your budget is tight or you feel you just can not part with your hard earned money to purchase skin care products, there is an alternative. Why not consider making your own skin care products specifically to your skin type. The costs are minimal the benefits of all natural skin care products with essential oils and herbs are so beneficial to the skin.

Here are a few inexpensive and fun recipes.

Simple Body Scrub Recipe
1 cup sea salt (could also use Epsom salts)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup almond oil or olive oil
Mix all ingredients together and gently rub over damp skin. Rinse. Not recommended to use on your face.

A little Sweet - a little Spciy Brown Sugar Scrub

1 cup Dark or Light Brown Sugar
1 cup Pure Cane Sugar
3/4 cup almond oil
2 tsp. cinnamon, powdered
2 tsp.ginger, powdered
2 tsp. nutmeg, powdered
1 16 oz. glass container with lid
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and blend thoroughly. Break up all lumps. Spoon into glass container with lid. Usage: 1 to 2 teaspoons of scrub and massage in circular motion onto your skin. Leave on 3 to 4 minutes before rinsing off.


Mositurizing Mask for Hydration
2 Tbls plain yougurt
1 Tbls oatmeal, cooked and cooled
1 Tbl Honey
Mix all ingredients together, let sit to cool. Apply to face for 15 minutes. Yogurt gentaly exfoliates and cleanses while oatmeal and honey have moisturizer and hydrating properties.

Anti-Aging Toner
1/2 cup pure spring water or distilled water
2 teaspoons green tea leaves (or 1 green tea bag)
Bring water to a boil. Place the tea leaves or tea bag in a glass or bowl. Pour the boiling water over the leaves or bag and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain the green tea into a bottle, and let it cool. Apply to skin with cotton balls. Do not rinse. Apply moisturizer. Green tea provides antioxidants and protects against free radicals.

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As with any new skin care product a patch test is recommended.