By Rebecca G.
We like to think that we have pretty much all your bases covered when it comes to beauty and self-care products for the whole family. However, where we can’t provide, we’ve come up with some fabulous and easy recipes for you to make at home. If you have been getting creative, be it with cooking, crafting or making, and love your beauty products too, we highly recommend you check out our homemade beauty recipes in this post for a fun activity to do with added beauty benefits!
HAIR
Tropical Bliss Hair Mask
A nourishing treat that is sure to inject some life and shine into your hair. After applying, close your eyes and bliss out to the tropical aroma!
Ingredients
1 mango or papaya (or half and half!)
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp JASON Coconut Oil (slightly warmed up – makes it easier to work with)
2 egg yolks
Method
Mash the mango or papaya with a fork till broken down and then add the remaining ingredients. Mix everything together until you reach a smooth consistency.
How to Use
Massage the mixture into the lengths of your hair, then don a shower cap or wrap your hair in a towel to improve the efficacy of the mask. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. When the time’s up, rinse out thoroughly. To ensure all traces of the hair mask are removed, we highly recommend using a clarifying shampoo such as JASON Tea Tree Normalizing Shampoo
Leave-In Conditioner for Dry, Damaged or Frizzy Hair
We love using this product when we are in sunnier climes as it helps keep hair under control all day and night. Simply prepare a bottle to take away with you!
Ingredients
50ml Olive Oil
10 drops JASON Vitamin E 5,000iu Oil
Optional - 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Method
To make, simply mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
How to Use
Simply spritz the scalp and the ends of your hair and brush through well to distribute before drying or styling. Helps nourish your scalp and condition your hair for smoother, softer locks. Not recommended for fine hair as may weigh hair down.
FACE
Brightening & Calming Face Mask
Suited to most skin types, this mask possesses anti-inflammatory and calming properties thanks to all the ingredients! The coconut oil helps stop the turmeric from staining your face,
Ingredients
1 tbsp JASON Aloe Vera Gel
1 tbsp JASON Coconut Oil
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Rosewater
Method
Mix the aloe vera gel and coconut oil in a bowl. Add the turmeric and mix again. Add rosewater to achieve the desired consistency (you don’t want too runny a face mask but don’t expect this to set either!)
How to Use
Apply to a cleansed face, neck and decollete, leave on for 5-10 minutes then rinse thoroughly. As you have the rosewater to hand, tone with this before applying your favourite face oil.
HANDS
Super Simple Scrub
With all the extra hand washing going on, our hands may need some extra TLC right now. This recipe shows that scrubs don’t have to be harsh, but can help nurture skin back to its original healthy self.
Ingredients
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tbsp JASON Coconut Oil
½ tbsp JASON Vitamin E 14,000iu Oil
Optional - essential oils
Method
Mix everything together until you have reached a thick, paste-like consistency.
How to Use
Gently massage into your hands, paying attention to any dry areas as well as your cuticles. Rinse away with lukewarm water. For an even deeper moisturising effect, you may turn the scrub into a mask by leaving it on and wearing spa gloves overnight. Follow up with an application of your favourite JASON Hand & Body Lotion.
Homemade Hand Sanitiser
Most natural and organic hand sanitisers make use of aloe vera gel firstly to suspend other ingredients in and secondly because it doesn’t dry out your skin. Try this recipe for a quick, easy and cheap alternative to shop-bought sanitiser.
Ingredients
100ml isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
10ml JASON Vitamin E 14,000iu Oil
A few drops of your favourite essential oil(s) (we like using a blend of citrus, tea tree and lavender for an uplifting scent that is also antibacterial)
Method
Mix everything together and store in a pump or spray bottle.
How to Use
Dispense onto hands and rub together whenever you need to sanitise your hands. Follow up with an application of your favourite JASON Hand & Body Lotion.
BODY
Vanilla Cinnamon Latte Body Scrub
Show your body some love with this delicious body scrub that smells good enough to eat!
Ingredients
100g organic coconut sugar
100g ground coffee
20 drops vanilla essential oil
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
Method
In a bain marie over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil till it is almost melted, then remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Add the coconut sugar, coffee grounds, vanilla and cinnamon essential oil. Stir by hand until all of the ingredients are well blended. Transfer to a glass jar and store in the fridge for optimum freshness.
How to Use
Scoop a small amount into the palm of your hand, add water and massage gently into the skin using small circular motions. Rinse thoroughly. Follow up with an application of your favourite JASON Hand & Body Lotion to achieve super soft and silky skin.
