Kombucha as a DIY Beauty Ingredient
Many people know kombucha primarily as a fermented tea drink. Fermented ingredients and bacterial cellulose are also used as unusual ingredients in DIY beauty routines and individual cosmetic products. In this post, we'll show you various creative ways to use kombucha and SCOBY.
Face Mask – DIY Skincare with Kombucha
The combination of SCOBY, kombucha, and coconut oil creates an unusual DIY mask that leaves skin feeling pleasantly nourished. Especially during colder days, you should give your skin extra care.
What you need for 2 applications:
- 100 g Scoby
- 15 ml Original Kombucha
- 15 ml coconut oil
Here's how to do it:
First, chop the Scoby and half of the kombucha in a blender. Then, slowly add the coconut oil and mix everything into a creamy paste. Before applying the face mask, we recommend thoroughly cleansing your face with water. Now, the mask can be applied evenly to your face. After letting it sit for about 10 to 20 minutes, you can carefully rinse off the mask and then pat your face dry.
Caution! Make sure the mask doesn't get into your eyes, as it could sting.
DIY Body Care with Kombucha
Who hasn't experienced it? Too long in the sun and your skin is super dry and stressed! With this lotion, you can nourish your skin and easily treat yourself to a little DIY skincare routine on cold days. Kombucha and jojoba oil create a light DIY care mixture for dry and stressed skin.
What you need for 1 bottle of lotion:
- 50 ml jojoba oil
- 2 tablespoons Original Kombucha
Here's how to do it:
It's best to get a small glass bottle that holds 100 ml and mix the jojoba oil with the kombucha by shaking vigorously. Afterwards, you can pamper your skin with the resulting mixture and massage in the lotion.
Tip:
In addition to jojoba oil, you can also mix Greek yogurt or organic low-fat quark with kombucha and pureed scoby. Add a little cold-pressed olive oil and your DIY care mixture is ready!
Kombucha – Foot Bath
Easily care for your tired feet with kombucha. All you need is a bathtub or a small bowl, and you're ready to go!
What you need:
- 250 ml very sour kombucha or alternatively 150 ml kombucha vinegar
- 1 cup Epsom salt or alternatively other mineral salt
- Eucalyptus oil or another natural essential oil of your choice
Here's how to do it:
Simply add both ingredients to a tub of warm water and soak your feet for 10 minutes. Afterwards, your skin will feel super soft.
Kombucha – Hair Rinse
What you need:
- 100 ml natural unpasteurized kombucha
- 100 ml water
Here's how to do it:
Super easy! Pour the kombucha and water into a bowl. Mix it all together and then wash your hair as usual with the mixture. Massage thoroughly and then let the rinse sit for 6 minutes. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly.
Have fun with your pampering program ;)
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