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Reduce Stress with Natural Homemade Beauty Recipes

Work, home, the economy -- it's all too much! Get stress relief with these soothing skin care tips

March 6, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 43 COMMENTS

Let's face it: these are pretty stressful times. And since most of us don't have the budget for a beauty salon treatment, a spa massage or facial, we need to make do with home remedies. That's why we asked spa owners, beauty authors and brands for relaxing recipes. All of these are quick, easy and you can make them with stuff that's already in your kitchen (so they're cheap too!). Take a moment to indulge, you deserve it!

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I LOVE these DIY alternatives. Epsom salts (just about pure Magnesium) really work to soothe aches and pains. Baking soda softens skin and relieves rashes, as does oatmeal.

by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10:18PM Report as inappropriate

I love homemade beauty products! Ill be sure to try most of them

by lacole505 Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

I would be hard for me to get past the thought that I'm wasting good food. Honey mask? I'll be eating out of the jar before it even reaches my hair.

by Helmi Friday, January 18, 2013 at 03:42AM Report as inappropriate

these ideas really do work, ive tried them before

by aishak55 Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate

Sounds awesome.

by amber.flute Monday, January 14, 2013 at 02:26PM Report as inappropriate

Foot soaks are nice

by EricaF123 Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 07:18AM Report as inappropriate

nice ideas

by MissPaillette Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 06:03AM Report as inappropriate

Very good ideas, but I';d probably visit the spa before doing these.

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

I love home made beauty treatments

by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:57PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome article! I bookmarked it! I cannot wait to try most of these recipes!

by brumzoo Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:51AM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying a few of these!

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:12PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:48AM Report as inappropriate

Great recipes, I never thought of a foot bath with tea bags before!

by MissXu Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

I love at home beauty recipes. Some of these look like they're worth trying.

by TBjunkie Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:09PM Report as inappropriate

I love this article! Definitely going to bookmark this one:D

by awan0912 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:15PM Report as inappropriate

Lots of helpful stuff in the article but wish they would mention how the homemade hair products effect color treated hair. WE strive to be all natural but highlights are my weakness though I moving more toward natural products for that too. What can I say I live in Boulder CO. Will any of these things strip my color?

by Trey Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:39PM Report as inappropriate

Good ideas!

by LancomeLover223 Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 02:39PM Report as inappropriate

Good article.

by OSUgirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:48AM Report as inappropriate

Where is the yogurt, it is amazing for a facial mask some of these i haven't seen but i know yogurt really works.

by skincareharvest Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 04:07PM Report as inappropriate

sounds cool. (:

by yckitsmary Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate

This is my fav advice on the site! I have been using honey as a weekly masque, and I am ready to try these new recipes. Thank you!

by alictasia Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 05:41PM Report as inappropriate

these look like fuN!

by Bon_Bon Friday, February 18, 2011 at 08:17PM Report as inappropriate

I wanna try these

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:46AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try these!

by MidnightCowgirl Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 08:36AM Report as inappropriate

Crazy oldie hi-lights recipe: fresh lemon juice, salt (kosher or sea), and a hair dryer. I read that in a hairbook 30yr ago.

by valkyrie911 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 02:42PM Report as inappropriate

everything sounds yummy......

by Bettej Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 07:57PM Report as inappropriate

smelling sugar and lavender candles helps me

by kenya Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 01:01PM Report as inappropriate

I love DIY beauty treatments. I'll have to try some of these at home after a long a day at work and school. Thanks!

by Shelleybean Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 08:54PM Report as inappropriate

do you wet hair before you put the honey in?

by usa123here Friday, February 5, 2010 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

heres a great facial moisturizer. mix olive oil and a little honey and warm slightly. smooth onto face and sit in a warm room for 10-15 minutes. then wash off with a mild soap. works great!!!

by turningstar Friday, February 5, 2010 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

Olive Oil!! My stylist recommended it to me, and I can't believe the results. Also, in the summer when laying around the pool or beach, he told me don't be afraid to spray some tanning oil in your hair. ;)

by lanielane Friday, February 5, 2010 at 07:19AM Report as inappropriate

I have a very very big problem on my frizzy and dry hair. I used different brand of serum and oil to my hair..but AMAZINGLY, you got to believe me ( i am not an endorser) but OLIVE OIL did wonder to my hair...plus...BONUS...after cleansing my face and have a shower..i apply olive oil to my face and my entire body....WOW! i am truly satisfied...value for money, going back to basic and a gorgeous me on my late forties!

by swisschard Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 06:45PM Report as inappropriate

A good way to use up granulated honey...

by Micheleintahoe Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 05:23PM Report as inappropriate

cute stuff

by HopelessChic Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 03:15PM Report as inappropriate

Just too good and quick to do at home after office hrs

by mehek2007 Monday, April 20, 2009 at 07:59AM Report as inappropriate

this egg white recipe sounds unfeasible. when egg whites get heated it makes a stringy mess. also, once again... sugar naked female parts=potential yeast trouble.

by poodlescoo Friday, March 27, 2009 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate

Great article!!!!

by Yodakim Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

if one is too use rose petals in any fashion for face or body do not use store bought they are heavily sprayed with toxic herbacides and peaticiades that can leach into your bathwater and skin ...yikes! instead use roses petals from your own rosebush or from an organic dealer or perhaps have a chat with your local farmers market and see if the chemically treat their blooms... a little common sense goes a long way

by mrs_scalf Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 11:00AM Report as inappropriate

simple choices that don't require a big mess... everyone can use some relaxation.

by PaigeGina Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate

Very simple but very useful one.

by HairRemoval Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10:37AM Report as inappropriate

care should be taken when using Rosemary when pregnant. Rosemary has a stimulating effect on the uterus. When using any essential oils, care should be taken as they are very potent.

by SkinCareTherapy Friday, March 6, 2009 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

This article is a bit irresponsible. just because something is natural does not mean it isn't harmful (poison ivy comes to mind.) chamomile, for instance should NEVER be used by anyone who has hayfever, as chamomile is a close relative and can initiate an allergic response. secondly, sugar should not be used in a bath, as it should not come in contact with the genitals in those individuals who suffer from recurrent yeast infections, cystitis, and BV.

by poodlescoo Friday, March 6, 2009 at 02:47PM Report as inappropriate

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