Latinas love DIY beauty! No seriously, most of us grew up using natural remedies that still combat major beauty problems today. From applying mayonnaise to shine and strengthen our mane to using rose water to target inflammation, we are the ultimate DIY-beauty queens. Whether you’re looking to restock on your favorite leave-in conditioner or feel like your teenage acne is making a comeback, head over to the pantry first. We promise you’ll be amazed by the magical, fruitful ingredients. From combating frizzy textures and reducing dandruff to fighting breakout and boosting hydration, we’ve asked Latina pros for their best DIY hair and skin mask recipes to tackle every beauty concern.
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We exfoliate our lips, face and bodies — why leave out our scalp? Healthy, long, shiny hair starts with a clean and well-maintained scalp. Founder of Botanika Beauty , Ada Rojas understands the importance of having a balanced and flake-free crown. Thankfully, the Dominican entrepreneur gave us an easy multipurpose mask recipe for reducing dandruff and repairing your hair. Spoiler alert: You’ll be glad you bought those extra lemons and switched to brown sugar post-reading this DIY ingredient list.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- Aloe vera stem
- Castor Oil
-1 lemon juice
- 2 TBSP brown sugar
Directions:
- Crack the 2 large eggs into a blender, add the stem of aloe vera, add 2 Tbsps. of Castor Oil. (If you have Botanika Beauty’s Revitalizer Mask, $12, you can also add 2 Tbsps. of Castor Oil.
- Apply to hair from mid-shaft to ends. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse off and use a fiber towel to limit the frizz and not damage the strands.
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Not a fan of that red wine bottle your tia gifted you over the holidays? Before tossing it, why not use the wine for the ultimate spa-inspired beauty treatments for your face? “It improves blood circulation, has anti-stress and anti-inflammatory properties,” says Stephaine Flor’s the creator of Around the World Beauty . If you follow her travels, you know how insightful her global skincare gems are. Take a page out of her beauty book and enjoy the benefits of using wine in a different way.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of red wine
- 2 Tbsp. of honey
-1 Tbsp. of Greek yogurt
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl and apply the mask.
- Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
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According to celebrity hairstylist and 5 Salon & Spa owner Ona Diaz-Santin, this old-school method provides deep moisture and reduces breakage. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this recipe guarantees to bring back instant hydration post-application. Praised by the Latinx community as the hair saint, anything this beauty boss recommends has taken our locks to the next level.
Ingredients:
- ½ Cup of whole milk
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tbsp. of honey
- 3 Tbsp. of avocado oil
- 5 drops of Gotu Kola extract
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients into a bowl and apply on gently shampooed hair. Work from the ends up, the hair shaft and scalp.
-Leave on for 30 minutes with a plastic cap. Shampoo for a second time and style as usual.
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Breakouts happen. And as of late, stress-levels have welcomed unwanted bumps on different parts of our faces. Whether its hormonal, cysts or adult acne, now more than ever DIY concoctions can help calm inflammation, fight bacteria and unclog pores. Hence why, Los Angeles-based founder of Gracious Om , Andrea Barrera is helping us maintain a flawless canva with her go-to vegan approach. According to Andrea, this recipe is perfect for those who have oily skin and struggle with pimples and stubborn blackheads (pretty much, everyone).
Ingredients:
-1 Tbsp. Agave néctar
- 1/4 tsp. Matcha
- 2 tsp Kaolin clay
- 1ML your favorite CBD tincture
½ tsp hydrosol or rose water
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, leaving the hydrosol or rose water for the end. The CBD- expert highly recommends using a non-metal spoon or bowl, as Kaolin clay absorbs all the heavy metals and toxins. We want it to absorb them from your skin and not your metal bowl or utensils.
- Once you have the ingredients in a bowl, you can begin adding your hydrosol or rose water until it turns into a nice paste. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 10-15 mins, before rinsing off with warm water.
- Since this mask has a clay base, as it dries it’ll feel a little tight on your skin and your skin may be red shortly after for 10-20 minutes. This is perfectly normal and should go away, revealing a bouncy, healthy complexion.
