Fresh fruits are not only beneficial for our internal health, but they also positively impact our body's largest organ - the skin. I've been creating my own skincare products for years, and I'd like to share some of my favorites here. This is a fun at-home spa activity you can enjoy with your children. It allows them to experiment with natural foods, discover various textures, and even taste! Let's dive in and explore our DIY fresh fruit masks.
Banana Mash Mask
Bananas can nourish the skin, along with the help of honey to absorb and retain moisture, to deeply hydrate and enhance your natural glow. I like to add a touch of lemon juice that can help to exfoliate and improve vitamin C absorption.
What you will need:
Small bowl
Measuring spoon
Metal spoon for mashing and mixing
Beauty ingredients:
1 ripe banana (organic)
1 tablespoon honey (organic)
10 drops lemon juice (organic)
Instructions:
1. Cut a banana into small pieces, and place into a mixing bowl. Mash up the banana with a metal spoon.
2. Add honey and lemon juice to the mashed banana. Mix well.
3. Apply the mask to the entire face, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse well using a warm washcloth.
Avocado Coconut Hair Mask
Avocados are considered to be anti-fungal and antibacterial which means they are great for treating dandruff, dermatitis and eczema. They also strengthen and fortify your hair. Coconut milk is rich in protein and has been shown to promote hair growth and reduce the likelihood of hair turning grey. It is a great conditioner because it penetrates the hair, leaving it silky and soft.
What you will need:
Small bowl
Measuring spoon
Metal spoon for mashing and mixing
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 teaspoons olive oil
Directions:
1. Remove the skin and stone and mash the avocado until it is pulp.
2. In a microwave-proof bowl, mix the avocado pulp, coconut milk and olive oil and stir thoroughly.
3. Heat the mask in a microwave until it is slightly warm. .
4. Apply the mask to your hair from the roots to the ends, massaging it into your scalp.
5. Leave it on for at least thirty minutes, or if possible for a few hours, and then wash your hair thoroughly
Strawberry Body Scrub and Mask
Sugar scrubs are a great way to help polish your body, eliminating dead cells and letting your soft skin show through. Coconut oil will nourish and hydrate while strawberries act as a great exfoliator and remove the dead skin cells that pull your skin down. It also tightens the pores and prevents further blemishes from forming.
What you will need:
Medium bowl
Measuring spoon
Metal spoon & mixer
Ingredients:
1 cup cane sugar
1 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
3/4 cup coconut oil, room temperature
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients together. Use a hand mixer and mix until a scrub like consistency forms.
2. Step into the shower (with water off) and start with the left leg and scrub upward motions to the heart, moving to the left arm and repeat on the right side.
3. I like to leave it on for about 5 min - then rinse it in shower with warm water. Be careful as shower floor could be slippery.
Our Approach
I am a clinically trained psychotherapist, who learned along with education and practicum hours that one's health challenges can be at the root of their psychological obstacles. I view the body and mind from a holistic perspective and dive deep with my clients to root out the core imbalances that keep them from progressing in the healing of their body and mind.
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