5 Beauty Treatments to Keep You Busy on a Snow Day
By Shannon Farrell
While the blizzard in the Northeast may keep us from leaving home, there is one silver lining: we can enjoy “me” time without any guilt. And what better way to enjoy this forced isolation than with a Netflix binge and pampering beauty treatments? While your pantry is filled with all of the essentials—ramen, hot cocoa mix and canned soup—it also has the necessary ingredients for beauty DIYs. Try these simple examples below:
DIY Exfoliator: Winter is a tricky time of year when it comes to exfoliation. Our dull complexions obviously need the TLC, but because they’re more susceptible to dryness, the exfoliation must not strip the skin of moisture. Enter this simple DIY. First, prepare a packet of plain oatmeal with little water to form a thick paste. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply to the face as a scrub and rinse with warm water.
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Replenishing Hair Mask: Add moisture back to hair with this simple DIY. Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Coat the hair with the blend, focusing on the midshaft down to prevent oil buildup at the scalp. Wrap the hair into a bun and cover with a shower cap or towel. Rinse thoroughly in 15 to 30 minutes (or roughly, one episode of Friends).
Hydrating Face Mask: If you do dare to go outside, calm skin after windburn with this simple recipe that also moisturizes. Blend 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Rub onto the face, letting it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse.
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Negative Space Nail Art: A bare nail coupled with geometric designs is an enduring trend. All you need is scotch tape and some free time to play up your own designs. Create a simple look with one piece placed diagonally along the nail or layer tape over one another for triangular shapes. Paint over the entire surface and then remove the tape.
Soothing Foot Bath: Prepare your feet for days of wearing snow boots with this simple scrub by celeb manicurist Skyy Hadley. Mix 2 cups of whole milk with 1 cup of hot water with a drop or two of lavender or vanilla essential oil. Let the feet oak for 5 to 10 minutes. The milk smoothes out calluses while the oil calms the skin.
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