Carla Oates – founder and “chef” behind The Beauty Chef – shares simple yet luxurious self-care solutions made with nourishing, natural ingredients.
Queen Bee Oil Cleanser
FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
This mix of honey and almond oil makes an excellent facial cleanser.
INGREDIENTS
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sweet almond oil
METHOD
- Mix the honey into the sweet almond oil (you may need to warm the honey first). Make fresh as needed.
Honey & Lavender Toner
FOR ALL SKIN TYPES, ESPECIALLY OILY & CONGESTED
This is a lovely healing and bracing toner.
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ teaspoon honey
- 4 tablespoons witch hazel water
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
METHOD
- Dissolve the honey in the witch hazel water.
- Add the essential oil to the apple cider vinegar, then add to the honey water.
Store in the fridge for up to three months.
Shake well before each use.
Coconut & Cocoa Body Scrub
FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
INGREDIENTS
- 460 g (2 cups) coconut or raw sugar
- 125 ml (. cup) sweet almond oil
- 125 ml (. cup) coconut oil (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
METHOD
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly and put into an airtight jar. This will keep for up to 6 months.
Plumping Lip Scrub
A delicious lip scrub to help slough off flaky skin. Peppermint oil is stimulating and will help bring blood flow to your lips for a smoother, plumper pout.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons finely ground sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons almond oil
- 2 drops peppermint oil
METHOD
- Combine all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Gently massage ½-1 teaspoon of the scrub to your lips.
- Wipe off with a warm cloth.
Looking for more self-care inspiration? Pick up a copy of Feeding Your Skin by Carla Oates, published by Hardie Grant Books.
You can find out more about The Beauty Chef on Instagram @thebeautychef or online at www.thebeautychef.com
