Spring Cleaning

Well ladies (and gents), day light savings has officially arrived and you know what that means...one less hour of that precious beauty sleep we all crave. But have no fear, the G2 Organics team is here to help! With every new spring comes a whole new you, and what better way to start off this spring than with some uplifting spa treatments to get you relaxed, energized, and ready to take on the sun...and maybe that closest full of clothes you haven't cleaned out in five years.
We've compiled a few of our favorite at home spa treatments (we love DIY!!) that will be sure to lift your spirits and rejuvenate your chakras, not to mention for almost no cost at all and they're totally organic!

Apple Cucumber Brightening Facial

The cucumber refreshes and tones, while the egg white tightens and the fruit juices add enzymes and exfoliate and brighten.

You’ll Need

• 1/2 cucumber, peeled
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 thick slice of apple
• Several mint leaves
• 1 drop lime essential oil

Now Do This

1. Combine all ingredients except oil in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Add the essential oil last and mix well. Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes.
3. Apply a layer to your clean face and neck area and leave it on for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse well with warm water. For more instructions check out this site!

 

Apple Pear Anti-Wrinkle Cream

 

You’ll Need

• 1 teaspoon apple juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
• 3 seedless grapes
• 1/4 pear
• 2 egg whites

Now Do This

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2. Using a cotton ball, dab mixture on areas around the eyes and wherever wrinkles have developed.
3. Let dry, then rinse with warm water.
4. Use no more than 3 times a week.
5. Follow with a moisturizer.

 

Don't like these two facials? There are so much more on the DIY Spa website! But don't forget to give your aching hands and feet a little TLC too! Here is a perfect remedy to shake the last bits of winter out of your system and get fully prepared for that glowing Spring-time skin.

 

DIY Winter Hand Therapy Mask

 

You’ll Need

• 3 tablespoon rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons rose water
• 2 teaspoons almond oil

Now Do This

1. Crush or pulse oats finely and mix all ingredients in a mortar with a pestle.
2. Heat mixture very gently — just to the warm stage, in your microwave (the oil should NOT be hot).
3. Carefully apply your warm mask to your winter sore hands or feet (best to do this on separate occasions).
4. Wrap in cling film or a clean towel.
5. Allow to remain on your hands or feet until cool, and then rinse.