With most of us spending more time at home than ever before due to the pandemic, it’s no surprise that people’s interest in DIY beauty treatments is soaring. I had the pleasure of sharing some of my favorite at-home beauty treatments on the Wendy Williams Show today. All of the treatments are 100% natural, effective, gentle, and best of all–made from ingredients you probably already have stocked in your pantry. Get mixing and enjoy some DIY self-care!

Yogurt and Cocoa Mask

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

Mix all ingredients and apply thin layer to skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash off.

Why it Works:

Yogurt is rich in probiotics, contains lactic acid (this is great for cell renewal),  and has soothing skin proteins. Cocoa contains Flavanols which calm irritation. Honey is a miracle ingredient that tightens the skin.

Oatmeal Hand Soak

Ingredients:

3 cups milk

2 cups water

4 cups oats

2 tbsp honey

Add milk, water, and oats to a pot and cook until the oats soften. Put cooked contents in a bowl, add honey and stir. Soak hands for 15-20 minutes.

Why it works:
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant that also works to restore the skin’s natural moisture levels. This superfood can also help to calm itchy, dry, or irritated skin.  Honey is a natural antioxidant that boasts antiaging benefits.

Cinnamon Lip Scrub

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder

1/2 tablespoon raw honey

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix. Apply to your lips using a circular motion. This will gently slough off dead skin cells and dry skin. Rinse off with lukewarm water and apply lip balm after.

Why it Works:

Not only is cinnamon a natural exfoliator (goodbye chapped lips!), but this delicious spice increases circualtion and temporarily plumps up your lips.