Homemade Pampering Recipes

My Relief Scoiety recently did a night of pampering. We learned some fun makeup techniques and also how to cut our husband's hair. We ate yummy fondue and learned how to make some homemade recipes for pampering. Below are the recipes.

Hair “Thickening” Mask

This two-ingredient conditioner offers a protein boost for your hair that in turn will make it feel thicker and more luxuriant.

½ ripe avocado

¼ cup coconut milk,

or as needed

1.  In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a spoon. Mix the coconut milk to form a thick gel-like substance.

2. Apply the entire recipe to clean hair and comb through. Leave the conditioner on the hair for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Hydrating Simple Sugar Scrub

Here is another yummy body scrub that costs less than a dollar for three to four uses. For dry skin, this cannot be duplicated without spending at least 10 times as much.

1 cup brown sugar, white sugar, or a mix

½ c olive, grapeseed, or other oil

2 drops vanilla or almond extract (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until you achieve a paste like blend. Add extract if desired and stir until incorporated.

2. Transfer to a clean, airtight glass container to slow breakdown of the oil.

3. In the shower, massage this mixture gently over damp skin. It will exfoliate and moisturize at the same time. Do not use on broken, irritated, or scarred skin. Avoid the eyes.

4. Store mixture in the refrigerator for 6 months to a year. 

Bright & Shine Hair Mask

This treatment will leave your hair feeling cleansed and enriched.

2 Tbs olive oil

1 Tbs lemon juice

½ tsp apple cider vinegar

1 egg

1.  In the container of a blender, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and egg and whirl until blended. Alternatively, whisk vigorously until combined.

2. Use the entire batch to condition hair after a regular shampoo. Leave the conditioner on the hair for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse clean.

Almond Exfoliating Body Scrub

Scented, gritty body scrubs are always a popular treat. Here’s a recipe you can make at home for about 50 cents.

¼ cup coarse sea salt

¼ cup baby oil

½ tsp almond extract, vanilla extract, or lightly scented perfume oil

1. In a small bowl, stir the salt and baby oil together until the oil is thoroughly incorporated into the salt. Add the extract and stir until it, too, is incorporated.

2. Use in the shower, after you are thoroughly wet. Apply with your hands, a washcloth, or a body puff scrubber. Massage in and rinse off.