Broke Ass Beauty

Author: BrokeAssBeauty

  • SPF Mineral Finishing Powder

    SPF Mineral Finishing Powder

    Made with only three ingredients, this finishing powder is great for setting makeup or using alone as a gentle sunblock for sensitive skin. The Mediterranean red clay has healing properties from oceanic negative ions, which is nourishing to the skin and naturally balances the complexion.

    Look 20 Years Younger

    It also has natural light reflection, which erases the appearance of wrinkles. Even better, the translucent finish is perfect for any skin color. It is also very affordable compared to mineral makeup brands, which will cost you around $50 a piece or more!

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons Mediterranean red clay
    • 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch powder
    • 1/2 tablespoon titanium dioxide powder
    • 4 oz metal tin
    • Kitchen scale
    • marble mortar and pestle

    Directions:

    In a mortar and pestle, add Mediterranean red clay, arrowroot or cornstarch powder, and titanium dioxide powder until fine and smooth with no clumps. After washing your face and moisturizing, apply generously to the face with a soft makeup brush.

  • Sleepy Lavender Lotion

    Sleepy Lavender Lotion

    Wonderful and soothing for winding down before bed, this lavender lotion is great any time of day. The almond oil gives it an extra boost of moisturizing action, which makes it excellent for dry areas like feet, hands, elbows, and knees.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 oz unscented lotion
    • 70 drops lavender essential oil
    • 30 drops almond oil
    • 4 oz tin container

    Directions:

    Add 4 oz unscented lotion and mix in almond oil and lavender essential oil. Whip until blended smooth.

    Pro tip: If you love lavender, check out my lavender facial toner recipe.

  • Lavender Facial Mist & Room Spray

    Lavender Facial Mist & Room Spray

    With a heavenly fresh scent, you’ll want to use this refreshing lavender spray on everything. Give your complexion a daily boost as an invigorating toner, use it as a pleasant-smelling insect repellent, or spray it in your home to freshen up your environment.

    Ingredients:

    • 20-30 drops lavender essential oil
    • filtered water
    • 4 oz tin spray bottle

    Directions:

    Fill your spray bottle with filtered water, then add essential oils. Shake well and refill as needed.

  • 4-in-1 Face Moisturizer

    4-in-1 Face Moisturizer

    There are way too many products for moisturizing the face – day creams, night creams, serums. Then there are eye creams, which are the most expensive and come in the smallest containers. But a bathroom sink cluttered with various face creams isn’t the solution for good skin. Not only does it waste single-use plastic but also money. A teensy weensy eye cream can cost $60 or more!

    Beat Acne with Propolis Extract

    Made with propolis, a resin from honeybees, this moisturizer has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It prevents and heals acne and eczema, and the almond oil and Vitamin C will give your complexion a youthful glow. An eye cream, a day cream, a night cream, and a face serum, it’s the only moisturizer you’ll ever need.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz unscented moisturizer
    • 5 drops propolis extract
    • 3 -5 drops sweet orange essential oil
    • 30 drops almond oil
    • 2 oz tin container
    • kitchen scale

    Directions:

    In a special bowl designated for cosmetic recipes, add 2 oz of unscented moisturizer. Add propolis, essential oils, and almond oil. Mix thoroughly until blended.

    Pro tip: This lotion works best after washing your face because the pores will be open for better absorption. Use day and night on the face. Dab gently with your fingertips around the eye area.

  • Arnica & Mint Pain Relief Lotion

    Arnica & Mint Pain Relief Lotion

    A gentle, natural medicine made from flower extracts, Arnica provides effective and inexpensive pain relief for bruises and sore, achy muscles. The mint essential oil also gives this lotion a cooling effect, especially after a shower when the pores are open. An added benefit, the almond oil ramps up the absorption and moisturizing power.

    Ingredients:

    • 0.8 ounce arnica extract powder
    • 72 drops of mint essential oil
    • 30 drops of almond oil
    • 4 ounces unscented body lotion
    • kitchen scale
    • 4 oz tin lotion container

    Directions:

    In a designated bowl and mixing spoon, add unscented lotion. Weigh the arnica powder and mix until smooth and blended. Add oils until thoroughly combined.