Fall is upon us.
The leaves are turning from their summery greens to beautiful hues of red and gold before floating gracefully to the ground where they can be raked into piles by the neighborhood kids, their laughter carried by the wind to the women baking delectable pastries and pies, the smells of which drift for miles to fill the air and create that magical smell that encompasses the nation during this season
All of this wondrous beauty, and you can't notice any of it because it seems like every square inch of your skin is dry and cracking. Of course, many people love the excuse to spend big bucks at Bed Bath and Beyond; but for those of us who don't crave the idea of lathering up with harmful ingredients, or perhaps those just on a tighter budget, there are many easier, healthier, homemade products to satisfy your body's needs.
1. Dry skin:
The dropping temperatures take a serious toll on your skin, the cold air and biting wind can dry out your skin from your head to your toes, causing serious discomfort.
Instead of spending big bucks on orange-tinted fall lotions that may-or-may-not work, give these a try instead: Homemade All Natural Pumpkin Spice Lotion or Nourishing Hand & Body Cream
Take preventative measures with these homemade Sugar Scrub Bars to pair with thismoisturizing Cocoa Butter Bar to use in the shower, or this Pumpkin Spice Bath Bomb to soak in the bath after a long day at work.
2. Calloused, Rough Hands
If your hands get extremely dry, try out this remedy from Complicated Mama- you'd be surprised how effective it is.
3. Wind-dried Face
Also, if you're like me, you're face doesn't take too kindly to the harsh climate and will get as dry and cracked as your hands- not the pretty fall look you were going, and it hurts even worse than it looks.
Facial moisturizers can be extremely pricey, but you can make these homemade dupes that will soften your face without putting a strain on your wallet.
Well and Good's DIY Fall Moisturizers
Say Not Sweet Anne's DIY Healthy Moisturizer (I use a small saucepan on low heat instead of a double boiler, and it works just the same!)
The best way to get rid of an already-dry face is to use a homemade face mask first: whip up one of these masks, set it on for 15-20 minutes, rinse off and then apply one of your fav DIY moisturizers. (Many of these masks also work to clear up any blemishes, as well as work to prevent any future breakouts. It's a win-win-win!)
Pumpkin-Honey Facial Mask here
Oatmeal and Honey Facial Mask here
DIY Skin Soothing Mask here
4. Chapped Lip Remedy
Your skin isn't the only thing that suffers because of the colder temps, chapped lips are extremely common despite how preventative they can be.
Check out this DIY Lip Scrub and Mask from DIY Natural and pair with one of these Easy DIY Lip Balms (I suggest the Spiced Chai, Pumpkin Spice or Honey Cinnamon for fall) and say bye-bye to sore, dry lips.
Extra Fun for the Festive Folks!
I will be coming out with more fun fall DIYS soon, but for those of you who can't wait, here are a few of my favs that you should definitely try in the meantime:
This fun mask is a DIY 2-in-1! It works as a hair and face mask. Check it out here.
Nothing better to get you in the fall mood like a pumpkin themed face mask! Check out a few of my favs!
Wellness Mama's pumpkin spice exfoliating face mask here.
Alyssa and Carla's Fall Face Mask here.
Bargains with Brittanie designed a fantastic Pumpkin Yogurt mask! Check it out here.
And finally, these magical products can bring the festivities of fall into the bath or shower with you, keeping you in fun-time, fall spirit 24/7.
My fav bath bombs:
Fizzing Fall Scented Pumpkin bath bombs from this site.
Lovely Greens created a beautiful and relaxing bath bomb that is great year round. Check it out here.
Another festive DIY Halloween Pumpkin Bath bomb bomb recipe can be found here.
And this wonderous site created a dupe of Lush bath bombs, catered to the Halloween theme.
Bath salts are a simple, relaxing alternative to bath bombs for those who like to soak in the tub but don't have a terrible amount of time on their hands. Here is a great fall bath salt recipe from Simply Designing.
And for those who seriously don't have time to lounge in a bath at all, shower jellies are for you. This recipe shows a general idea for how to make shower jellies, but you can use fall scented soaps to match your jack-o-lantern nails.
Enjoy!
