4 DIY Buttermilk Beauty Secrets for Self Care Sunday

It's Sunday and that means it's time for some self care.

Quarantine life is rough for those of us who miss rolling around on the mats. What’s not to miss about hair pulling, gi burns, cauliflower ear stinky dude sweat?  Everything. But we’re tough and we can deal with our “new normal.” 

These past few weeks, I have gone back to being more a bit more girly in my routine — doing things to help my hair skin and nails while they are all getting a much-needed break. My favorite so far has been a tip from my cousin, incorporating buttermilk into my beauty regimen. I’m impressed!  I have been using buttermilk to brighten my skin and reverse some of that aging that I swear the first couple years of getting smashed as a white belt has caused. I have been *trying* to do the quickie at least a couple times a week along with morning and night use of Save My Face daily anti-aging face serum.

 

Worried about those loose strands getting caught up in the goo? Worry no more.  Our Happy Hair Headbands are great for more than keeping those wild locks out of your face on the mats. They’re great for containing your mane when washing your face or slathering the good stuff all over your face and neck. I'm wearing the Red Rose Happy Hair Headband in the photo. 


1. Turmeric and Buttermilk Face Mask

Things you’ll need:

  • 3 tsp buttermilk
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • Small bowl
  • Pestle or small spoon

Directions:

  • Mix ingredients in a small bowl and make a fine paste.
  • Apply this paste on your clean face with your fingers and let it dry.
  • Put the extra on the backs of your hands,
  • Wash your face after 20 minutes with your favorite cleanser and pat dry.
  • Continue with your normal skincare routine.

When: 

Once a week

This is good for:

An overall radiant glow, reducing skin inflammation and redness.

 

2. Buttermilk and Honey Face Mask

Things you’ll need:

  • 1 tsp buttermilk
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon

Directions:

  • Mix both ingredients well in the palm of your hand or in a small bowl.
  • Apply it evenly on your clean face.
  • Massage the mixture gently into your skin for a few minutes.
  • Leave it on for 20 minutes.
  • Wash your face with water and continue on with your “usuals.”

When: 

Twice a week

This is good for:

A soft facial glow and ridding your skin of impurities resulting in pimples, acne etc.

 

3. The Quickie

Things you’ll need:

  • 2 tsp buttermilk
  • Cotton ball 

Directions:

  • Soak a cotton ball in buttermilk.
  • Rub it all over your clean face.
  • Let it rest on your skin for 5 minutes.
  • Rinse with cool water and continue your beauty regimen.

When: 

Every other day

This is good for: 

A daily radiance boost.

 

 4. Cleopatra Beauty Bath

Things you’ll need:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Bathtub

Directions:

  • Draw a bath to a temperature of your liking.
  • Pour buttermilk in the water and swirl it around until mixed.
  • Soak in the bath for at least 10 minutes.

When: 

Once a week

This is good for: 

An overall radiant glow and soft skin.

 

During these stay-at-home days, pull yourself away from the tube and spend a few minutes on your skin. When you get back into the world, you’ll be ready to put your best face forward.

 

Give these a whirl and let me know what you think — and what you are doing for yourself.  Pop a note to me at hello@grapplehappy.com

Back to News