3 eco-friendly beauty product recipes in honor of Earth Day
By Carla Snuggs

Today, April 22, is Earth Day  so we want to honor the Earth by adding eco-friendly measures to our beauty routine. Last week we showed you a few ways to make your beauty routine a bit more environmentally friendly. Read here >> for easy ways to make your beauty routine a bit greener. One simple eco-friendly tip is to use home remedies and treatments with all natural ingredients.

Ashley Baboota, Hospitality and Tourism expert, provides 3 easy DIY beauty recipes: DIY makeup remover wipes, a body scrub, and a face mask. 

DIY Makeup Remover Wipes*

1) Cut a roll of paper towel in half and stick one half in a reusable container with a lid

2) Combine two cups water and two tablespoons (1 if you have oily skin) of olive oil to make the solution

3) Pour the solution over the paper towels

Lasts about a week or two

Natural Exfoliator

1) Add 1 cup sugar and a few quirts of lemon in a bowl and stir to combine

2) Scrub around body to exfoliate the skin. The lemon helps to destroy dirt and bacteria

Natural Face Mask 

1) Combine 2 teaspoons cosmetic, facial, spa quality clay with either a few drops of hot water or apple cider vinegar (which is an antibacterial) to make a paste

2) Apply mask to face and neck, avoiding eyes, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes, then wash with cold water

Thanks Ashley Baboota! And there you have it, 3 easy, breezy beauty products you can make yourself. The Earth will thank you!

Images courtesy of Prettyplainjanes.com,  Aboltofblue.net, Besskincare.com

What are you favorite DIY beauty recipes? Leave your comments below!