Beauty Bar: DIY Oat Honey Milk Bath

I have had such a busy couple of weeks so last night I decided to try this relaxing bath treatment I found on SudaBeauty. OMG what a treat! I will do this every time I have a long day from now on. Great way to have add some luxury to your busy life and have a spa day at home!

What you'll need:

• 1/2 cup of rolled oats
•  1/3 cup of dry milk
• 2 tbsp. of honey
• Cheesecloth
• String

 Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Pour into cheesecloth and wrap with ribbon. Tie ribbon around the faucet and allow water to run through the cheesecloth. Relax and enjoy!

Beauty Bar: How to get a SUPER Bright Smile at Home

A bright smile is the best accent to any great outfit! Check out this DIY celebrity secret for a brighter whiter smile in minutes!

All you need is:

• Strawberries
• Bowl
• Potato masher (fork will do)
• Baking soda
• Toothbrush
• Knife 
• Spoon

 

 STEP 1: Chop about 6 strawberries into small pieces.

 

 

STEP 2: In a bowl, mash strawberries until you get a juicy jam consistency.

 

STEP 3: Add a spoon full of baking soda and mix together until you get a paste consistency. It may begin to foam.

STEP 4: Next, add some of the paste on your toothbrush and brush for five minutes. After time has past spit out remaining paste. Do not swallow any of the paste. 

The paste doesn't taste that great but it works and it's completely natural! Repeat every day or every other day depending on tooth sensitivity. You will see amazing results after about two weeks!

DIY: Citrus Salt Body Scrub

As fall approaches it's time to start thinking about how to combat dry skin! I stumbled upon this great salt scrub by Paula Deen that is cheap and easy to make and leaves skin exfoliated and moisturized with a light citrus scent to remind you of summer. I tried this scrub and it left my skin so soft! Must try!!!

All you need is:
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
(can substitute light olive oil or vegetable oil; Which ever is in your pantry works. I used olive oil.)

Zest of a lemon
Zest of a lime
Zest of an orange

(Decided to add lime zest mid way thru)

 Step 1: Zest lemon, orange, and lime

Step 2: In a medium dry bowl, combine all ingredients making sure to not let any water touch them as it will dissolve the salt. 

Pour mixture into an airtight container and store in a cool dry place.

Swirl ingredients together with your fingertips to mix before use. Clean body completely and just before exiting shower, apply Citrus Salt Body Scrub to body in a firm circular scrubbing motion with hands or a soft washcloth. Rinse off the mixture and pat body dry with a clean towel.

Beauty Bar: Braids and Buns

The braided bun is perfect for days when nothing else seems to be working. The best part is that it isn't suppose to be perfect so you can throw it together quickly and walk out the door. Perfect for days when you're in a hurry and don't have time to straighten or curl your hair. Check out how you can get these cool looks.

 

 Step 1: Begin french braiding the front section of your hair. Remember this look is suppose to be somewhat messy so it is perfectly okay not to part your hair. Continue french braiding until you past your ear.

Step 2: Once you past your ear. Finish braiding hair section to the end and place small rubber band around the ends to keep from unraveling. 

Step 3: Gather all you hair and form a loose bun on the same side as the braid.

Remember there are several variations of this style so be creative and give it your own personal spin!

Beauty Bar:Baking Soda and Orange Juice Face Mask

I came across this great DYI facial on Beauty Bets courtesy of Melissa Colgan, the Style Editor at Mpls.St. Paul magazine. Melissa says that this combo gets rid of blackheads and is great for treating hormonal breakouts. This treatment only calls for two ingredients and cost roughly 50 cents to make. Take 20 minutes and treat yourself to clearer skin!

Use 1-2 times/week depending on skin’s sensitivity.

1. Mix 1 tsp. real orange juice with 1 T. baking soda.

2. Spread a thin layer on face and neck.

3. Leave on for 20 minutes.

4. Dampen finger tips and scrub mask in circular motions for extra exfoliation. Rinse.

5. Follow with a gentle toner and moisturizer.

FYI:

The mask will tingle and itch a little but try your best not to talk. Any facial movement will cause the mask to flake off. Also, your skin may be pink afterwards but should go back to normal shortly after the mask is removed.