DIY beauty: How to make your own cosmetics

We all know the struggle of running out of our favourite moisturiser, or lacking the funds to invest in a new exfoliator.

However, don't need to stress anymore, there are plenty of ways to keep your skin in top shape from the comfort of your home. 

Exfoliator

• 1 tablespoon of ground oats
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil or water

1. Combine the oats with the salt.
2. Add the olive oil/water to make a paste.
3. Rub onto the skin in circular motions.
4. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Rinse. 

Hand and body cream

• 1/4 cup of coconut oil
• 1/8 cup cocoa butter
• 1/8 cup shea butter
• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice
• 1 tablespoon of liquid oil
• 5-10 drops of essential oils 

1. Heat the shea butter, cocoa butter and cocunut oil over a low heat until melted.
2. Remove from the heat.
3. Add the aloe vera juice, liquid oil and essential oils.
4. Stir well.
5. Store in a container eg. jam jar. 

Facial toner

• 1/4 cup of apple juice
• 4 tablespoons of witch hazel
• An empty bottle

1. Combine 1/4 cup of (homemade or bought) apple juice with the witch hazel.
2. Pour into the clean bottle.
3. Using a cotton pad, apply to your face after washing it, avoiding the delicate eye area.