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22 Beauty Treatments for Your Next DIY Spa Day

From recipes you make yourself to the best ready-made kits, these at-home treatments will seriously upgrade your girls' night in
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Face Masks You Can Whip Up Right in Your Kitchen


Oil-Reducing Cucumber Face Mask

• 1/2 cucumber • 2 tablespoons ground oatmeal • 2 teaspoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon honey

Cut the cucumber into cubes and combine with the rest of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Apply to a clean, dry face and let it sit for 15 minutes. When you rinse, scrub in circular motions to reap the exfoliating benefits of the oatmeal.

Soothing Pumpkin Face Mask

• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree • 1 egg • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon milk

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and apply to the face with a mask brush -- a clean paintbrush also works. Leave on for 20 minutes or until mask starts to crack. Wash off with warm water. Chock-full of skin savers like vitamin A (for smoothing wrinkles) and vitamin C (for lightening dark spots), the pumpkin will leave your skin glowy and refreshed.

Recipes via @Pinterest

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Homemade Hair Masks


Moisturizing Hair Mask

• 2 teaspoons olive oil • 1 large egg, room temperature • 2 teaspoons coconut oil • 1 teaspoon honey

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing until ingredients are well incorporated. Massage mixture into dry hair. For more intense hydration, put on a shower cap and let the mask sit for 30 minutes. Follow with shampoo and conditioner.

Recipe via @Pinterest

Scalp-Clarifying Clay Hair Mask

• 1/2 cup bentonite clay (find it for cheap on Amazon) • 1 tablespoon coconut oil • 1 tablespoon castor oil • 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil • 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 3 tablespoons water

Start by adding clay to a clean bowl. Mix in the oils, followed by the apple cider vinegar and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. (This will cause a foamy reaction.) Finally, add the water and blend the ingredients to a yogurt-like consistency. Apply to hair and let sit for 30 minutes before washing and conditioning.

Recipe via @Pinterest

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Customizable Bath Treats


Simple Homemade Bath Salts

• 2 cups Epsom salt • 10 to 15 drops essential oils • Food coloring (optional)

Place Epsom salt in a bowl and add essential oils and food coloring until you reach your desired scent and color. Store in an airtight container with a silica gel pack (if you have one) to keep out moisture and prolong the shelf life. Add a couple scoops to your bath and relax.

Recipe via @Pinterest

DIY Bath Bomb

• 1 cup citric acid • 1 cup baking soda • 1/2 cup cornstarch • 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil • 8 to10 drops essential oil • Silicone molds or cupcake liners • Food coloring (optional)

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Slowly add in food coloring. In a separate bowl, mix essential oils and slowly incorporate into the dry mixture. Knead the mixture with your hands until it reaches the consistency of wet sand. Scoop the mixture into the molds or cupcake liners and allow to sit for 24 hours before adding to bath.

Recipe via @Pinterest

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For the Gals Who Like a Little Guidance
These customizable, semi-homemade kits are right up your alley. With these spa day products, you get the same beautifying effects as an at-home recipe -- but these little DIY "cheats" make it that much easier.

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Semi-Homemade Face Masks
DIY face masks are great, but they aren't for everyone. For those of us who like the idea of whipping up a fresh, single-use face mask without touching a measuring cup, here are some fun options.

If your face is in need of moisture and plumping, try Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask, $46. The mask comes with a hyaluronic acid gel and an activating powder that you mix up right before applying to your face. The gorgeous, turquoise-hued mask firms within 15 minutes and peels off to reveal a smooth, hydrated complexion.

If you suffer from acne or oily skin, try Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal DIY Powder-to-Clay Mask, $15.99. This dry powder mask is completely customizable -- you can add ingredients like yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar or water to the detoxifying activated charcoal formula.

BY HANNAH SAVIN | FEB 28, 2017 | SHARES
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