By Sheila Arkee
I love grapefruit. I love DIY beauty treatments. So, when the fine people at Florida Grapefruit offered to share some recipes with Painted Ladies readers, there was no way for me to say no!
Miriam Behar is a beauty consultant who developed these recipes for at-home beauty treatments that will have you feeling refreshed in no time. I’m definitely trying the grapefruit-yogurt mask!
Grapefruit Aromatherapy Bath. Pamper yourself after a stressful day with a warm bath and the soothing scent of grapefruit. Scoop out the pulp of a Florida grapefruit until you are left with the empty peel. Chop the peel into small pieces and sprinkle into your bathtub as the water runs. The fresh, invigorating aroma of the grapefruit oil, released by the steam and warm water, will help to establish a calm, spa-like atmosphere in your own bathroom.
Grapefruit Herbal Toner. A natural, homemade toner is one of the easiest and most effective ways to wake up and rejuvenate your complexion. To invigorate your skin, juice a Florida grapefruit and select one or several herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, mint or marjoram) to infuse the citric acid. Combine all your selected ingredients into a squeeze bottle and let set for several hours to allow the ingredients and essence to infuse. Saturate a cotton ball with the mixture and swab the surface of the skin to refresh your complexion. (Note: Avoid sensitive skin and eyes.)
As an easier alternative, simply squeeze the juice from the grapefruit, saturate a cotton ball and swab the surface of the skin. Quick, easy and effective with no mixing involved!
Grapefruit-Yogurt Clarifying Mask. An all-natural clarifying mask works great for most skin types. Try grating the rind (outer skin) of one grapefruit and mix with 3/4 cup yogurt in a glass bowl. Apply to your face with clean fingers or a soft mask brush, taking care to avoid the eyes. Leave the mask on your face for 10 minutes, then rinse and follow up with a moisturizer.
Avoid sun exposure directly after using this mask. Natural citrus oils may make your skin temporarily sensitive to the sun.
We also have FIVE gift bags for five lucky readers!
The bags are filled with a water bottle, a resistance band, and the most adorable ruby red nail polish EVER. Seriously, they need to market this polish because it’s just such a beautiful color and perfect for Spring!
To enter, just leave a comment below! You have until Saturday, March 26th at 12 noon, PST to enter, and a winner will be announced on Sunday, March 27th.
Contest is now closed!
What are some of your favorite DIY beauty treatments?
Interesting beauty tips. I love fresh grapefruit (and salty dogs, too)!
I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!
Great tips! Love the colors!!
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Cute! Love the colors of the prizes and love grapefruit!
These tips are great, I didn’t know there were so many uses for grapefruit besides eating and drinking them!
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Love it! The red nail polish would look great poolside too
ive always known that grapefruit works as a food to keep you thin pleasant surprise to find it has soi many more benefits
Thanks for the giveaway! Please enter me.
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can’t wait to try a Grapefruit-Yogurt Clarifying Mask.think i’ll do it tonight
Pink grapefruit is awesome, the gifts are too!
Great tips! Thanks!
The facewash I’m using has grapefruit in it.
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The toner sounds fab! I am so going to try it
i love grapefruit too. I think making your own beauty products is awesome!
great giveaway,thanks!
I love thsat pink water bottle i hope to win
I’d love to try the Grapefruit-Yogurt Clarifying Mask
One of my favorite DIY beauty treatments, is to paint my nails.
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i love grapefruit has many uses.
I love grapefruit! Thanks for the chance.
I like to use olive oil to condition my hair.
what a great giveaway I love the smell of grapefruit I hope I win
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Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite DIY beauty treatment is an at-home mani-pedi.
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I apply honey to my face, wash off with warm milk and wash face as normal.
Make sure to moisturize your feet and use a Ped Egg if you’re going to be wearing sandals, nobody wants to see a disgusting looking foot lol!
i love florida grapefruit and pink is my favorite color
Florida grapefruit is the best!!
I very much love aromatherapy. The right scents absolutely change my entire mood. Thanks for this opportunity to win.
I really love the smell of Grapefruit.
The bag is too cute and I would love to try the nail polish.
I found a found a great DIY Berry Skin Scrub. Blend three medium strawberries with a tablespoon of honey. It is great for your complexion. The grapefruit sounds great too. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like using lemons to smooth my heels & elbows.
Love Grapefruit, Love red nail Polish
i love to use coconut oil in my hair once a month its an awesome conditioner
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I’ve applied a avocado mask to my hair using some avocado and olive oils. I’d love to try some of these grapefruit treatments. We’re a huge fan of grapefruit in my home. We buy atleast 1 bag a week of Florida Grapefruit.
Beautiful colors. Lovely! I like the tips!
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Everyone knows the old cucumber slices on the eyelids trick, but it still feels good.
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Now following GFC.
Wonderful tips and wonderful contest, thanks for the chance!
Swell prize would like it for Vicki!
The tips were helpful, as I have been having a big problem with dry skin, I love the red and pink colors too.
Diane Baum
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A homemade oatmeal mask really helps with dry skin.
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Great site .. love all the tips && I love grapefruit!!