Recession-Proof Beauty

We've read the headlines and have watched the news. The US economy is experiencing an economic downturn which is having a global effect on the world. So whether you are a small town girl or a big city hipster you are in some way or another feeling the squeeze in your wallets. You're cutting your spending, from leisure activities, to clothing, from dinning out to transportation. We here at the Luxe Essentials Blog don't believe that tight wallets should result in forgoing beauty regiments. In fact, this a great time and opportunity to explore natural and organic recipes at home. So instead of spending a week's paycheck at the spa, create your own spa at home. It's inexpensive, effective and better for you. Look around you kitchen, there's plenty of ingredients that you can use to create hand made products. Where do I start, you ask? No worries, I'm here to shed some light. If you have a pretty decently stocked kitchen, then you can probably find at least 6 different ingredients that you can use such as oatmeal, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, avocado or bananas just to name a few. Oatmeal and brown sugar makes great scrubs, olive oil, bananas, and avocados makes great hair and face masks, and lemon juice lightens the skin naturally. You can also look back at my previous posts filled with recipes that you can try as well. Remember, be creative! Here's an example of what you can create!

HYDRATING HONEY MASK

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon honey
1 small avocado
1/2 cup of olive oil

Blend together in a blender until it becomes a paste like consistency and apply to the face and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash the face thoroughly. Smooth skin will result.

F.Y.I

Milk is skin-softening, moisturizing

Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture

Avocado is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, folate, vitamin B6,
vitamin C, copper and potassium and have been used in treating a
ton of skin ailments

Olive Oil is high in oleic acid and is a good skin cell regenerator