Cosette's Beauty Pantry

Hello everyone! If you like autumn and pumpkin spice, then you will love this  DIY pumpkin spice lip scrub . This homemade lip scrub is both vegan and budget-friendly.  Lip scrubs help remove dead skin cells and dry, flaky skin from your lips . They also give your lips a nice, smooth, and hydrated feel. Read this:  How to prevent chapped lips caused by wearing face masks. So, if you want to know how to get soft lips, just follow this DIY recipe. This lip scrub is extremely easy to prepare and only requires four (4) ingredients. It will only take you a few minutes to make! Here are the straightforward ingredients for making this homemade lip scrub. You will not only enjoy making it, but you will love the extra soft lips it will give you. Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil  1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice  1 tbsp brown sugar  Method: Place all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Mix ingredients together. Place into a jar. How to use: Apply a small amount to your lips. Rub your

  Hello everyone! Many of us regularly use face and body scrubs to remove dead skin cells. However, we may be neglecting a part of our body that needs exfoliation just as much. The scalp is no different than the skin on the rest of our body. Our scalp can benefit from a little extra TLC as well! Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp!  Daily use of hair products can cause build-up. In addition to typical dead skin cells accumulating on the scalp. This can result in clogged hair follicles, dull, greasy hair, and slower hair growth. To return the scalp to a healthy state, you need to free hair follicles from what’s building up at the roots. A  scalp scrub  might be the best solution.  If you’re looking for  natural DIY scalp scrubs , here are  four (4) easy DIY vegan recipes  that can cure and prevent dry, flaky scalp, improve scalp health and overall hair health.  Ingredients: DIY vegan scalp scrub #1 2 tablespoons of baking soda 1 tablespoon of vegan shampoo a few drops of lavender

Hello everyone! Like I always say; to get gorgeous glowing skin, you can either spend a fortune on exfoliating scrubs, or you can use simple ingredients to make your own.   Here's another simple DIY body scrub recipe that you can easily make at home. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups raw sugar  4 tbsp vanilla extract  ¾ cup white granulated sugar  ¼ cup almond oil Method: Simply mix the two sugars together in a bowl and then add the almond oil and vanilla extract and you're done! Its simple ingredients and delicate fragrance make this DIY body scrub perfect for people with sensitive skin.  Related posts: DIY: Coconut and lime body scrub DIY: Yummy facial scrub/mask DIY: Simple hand/body scrub DIY: Orange zest body scrub DIY: Peppermint foot scrub DIY: Pumpkin cinnamon body scrub DIY: Anti-cellulite scrub

Hello everyone! If you have been visiting Cosette's Beauty Pantry , you might be aware of my fascination with sugar scrubs .  I will link other sugar scrub recipes at the bottom of this post, if you like, you can check them out! Some of my earlier recipes are not vegan and I cannot use them any longer.  So today, I want to share a vegan-friendly coconut and lime body scrub recipe.  The sweet scent of coconut combined with refreshing lime is reminiscent of a tropical island getaway . To make this coconut and lime body scrub, you will need the following items. Ingredients (to make one cup of scrub) : 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) 1 cup white sugar 1 tbsp shredded coconut 6-8 drops of lime essential oil Method: Melt coconut oil. Mix in with the sugar, until fully incorporated. Add the coconut and the lime essential oil. Mix together. If you could create your favourite sugar scrub scent, what would it be? Related posts: DIY: Yummy faci

Hello everyone! Today I'm back with another DIY beauty recipe .  There is nothing easier, or cheaper, then making your own DIY scrubs.  I’ve tried quite a few and this orange zest one is my new favourite! Here's the recipe ... Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cane sugar 1/4 cup sweet almond oil 1/8 cup sea salt 3 drops orange essential oil Orange zest Almond oil is light in texture, and can easily penetrate deep into the skin, softening and removing the dirt and debris accumulated in the skin pores.  This prevents blackheads and acne.  The Vitamin A content in the oil may even help reduce acne flare-ups. Orange   essential   oil  is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which makes it an ideal ingredient in your   skin routine.  However, this   oil  isn't just for acne-prone   skin .  It's been shown to increase the ability to absorb vitamin C, collagen production, and blood flow, all of which are essential for anti- ageing . Method: M

Hello everyone! Cracked heels , also known as  heel fissures , are a common foot problem, particularly during the warmer months when people like to wear sandals and flip flops.  Some of the causes of  cracked heels  are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. There are several ways to  heal cracked heels at home ( read this );  using a good foot scrub is one of them.  So today I want to share a simple,  3-ingredient recipe  for an  all-natural foot scrub .  Check it out! Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup sugar 12-15 drops peppermint essential oil Method: Place the coconut oil in a medium sized bowl.  Coconut oil melts at about 24  ° C (76  ° F) - To melt the oil, simply immerse the bottom of the bowl in hot water for a couple of minutes. Add in the sugar and essential oil and stir until evenly combined. Store into an air-tight jar. Use  two to three times every wee

Hello everyone! This is a recipe for a simple DIY scrub with few  ingredients .   This scrub will remove dead skin cells and leave you with soft, touchable skin.   Scrubbing off the top layer of dry skin is the quickest way to soften the skin and take years off your hands.  Use on hands and feet, or whole body. Ingredients: White/Brown sugar or Salt Olive oil Water Method: Mix half a cup of sugar or salt, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of water in a bowl until fully blended. Apply mixture to your skin and rub in a circular motion. Rinse with water until you can no longer feel the grains of sugar/salt. Towel dry and apply a moisturising lotion. Tips: If you use sugar, you can even use it after shaving as the sugar  doesn't  sting like salt does . Use on elbows and knees as well to reveal smoother skin . Have an awesome weekend! XOXO Euphrasie85 Similar post: DIY: Yummy facial scrub/mask Photo from

Hello everyone!  This past week I was on vacation and  didn't  have time to blog but now I’m back with more home remedies. Most of us love wearing sandals, but we cringe at the idea of exposing dry heels.  Read on to learn a few simple  home remedies   to cure dry and cracked heels… Before going to bed rub olive oil or sesame oil into your dry, cracked heels .  After applying the oil wear a pair of socks.   Leave the socks on overnight, as it helps the heels absorb all the moisture.   This is one of the best remedy for cracked heels. Massage your feet with coconut oil every night.  Rinse off in the morning. Make a mixture of lemon juice and papaya ; apply it on the cracked heels.  Wash off after 20 minutes. Do not throw away the ripe banana !   Simply mash one ripe banana and apply it thoroughly on the dry and cracked heels.  Leave the mash on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off.   Daily cleansing and moisturising is

Oh baby it’s cold outside! Cold weather can be very harsh on the skin, especially on our lips.   Chapped lips are unattractive and sometimes can be painful. Here are some tips on how to prevent and/or treat chapped lips: 1.  Drink plenty of water.  Your lips dry out because you are dehydrated.  Drink decaffeinated herbal teas if you feel that water is too cold to drink. 2.  Remove dead skin.  These are methods I use to exfoliate my lips: Toothbrush method : Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to exfoliate - be gentle!  You can apply lip balm before rubbing with the toothbrush.  Do not do this every day. Sugar method : Exfoliate your lips with the  DIY: Yummy facial scrub . Wash-cloth  method : Get a  washcloth  and run it under some warm water.  Make sure it is not too hot, and then squeeze it out to remove excess water.  Rub the washcloth  over your lips.  Don't rub them too hard.  3.  Sleep with the lip balm on your lips overnight.  I ke

Ingrown hair is a condition where the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin.  Ingrown hair can affect any part of the body, not just areas that are depilated or epilated in any way.  Usually, they are minor irritations that can be painful and can become infected if left untreated. Tips to help you get rid of ingrown hair:   Exfoliate the area.  This will help to remove any dead skin cells, dirt and oils that might be trapping the ingrown hair.  I suggest using an all-natural sugar scrub ! Apply a small amount of acne medication ; ingrown hair is very similar to a blemish. Apply a warm compress for a few minutes to soften the skin and bring the hair to the surface. Use a sterile needle or tweezers to gently tease the hair out of the skin.  The warm compress should have brought the hair to the surface.  If it hasn't,  do not try to remove the hair.   Use a blackhead/ comedone extractor .  The comedone extractor is very simple to use.  Just press the too

Hello everyone! This is a recipe for an inexpensive, easy and 100% natural scrub/mask .  This scrub/mask can be used on all skin types and it’s extremely beneficial for those who suffer from acne, acne scars or dry skin. Ingredients: 1)  Sugar - 6 tablespoons The main ingredient for this recipe is sugar.  Sugar works as a natural exfoliate helping to break up scar tissue.  It unclogges and reduces the appearance of larger pores.  Sugar is also very moisturising. 2)  Apple cider vinegar (ACV) – 1 tablespoon ACV gently dissolves dead skin cells.   It exfoliates the skin breaking up scar tissue (helping even indented acne scars) and it’s also a great skin detoxifier.   It also contains vitamins A, E, C, B2, B6 and P which repair skin cells for softer skin. 3)  Honey – 1 tablespoon Honey is a natural anti-inflammatory and helps the skin retain moisture.  It reduces redness and stimulates skin cell renewal.  It also has anti-ageing benefits and