When it comes to beauty advice no one is better to look to for tips than Mona Kattan, which is exactly why we turned to her for a tutorial in DIY beauty…
Often dubbed the UAE’s answer to Kim Kardashian – she not only resembles the TV reality queen, but like the business mogul she is also a social media star (over one million Instagram followers ) and is an expert when it comes to make-up – Mona Kattan is considered one of the region’s most reliable beauty industry insiders.
As such it was no surprise then that Galeries Lafayette turned to the local celeb to host a seminar/demo about her favourite DIY beauty products. Didn’t go? Don’t worry, we got her to reveal her best DIY tips, tricks and recipes exclusively for Emirates Woman.
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“Nothing makes me happier than buying beauty products but I also really love doing my DIYs,” said Mona. “I’ve always been a hands-on crafty person so I love that I can make some amazing beauty solutions right at home! It’s my Saturday routine I like to do with my sisters!”
Check out Mona Kattan’s top three DIY beauty recipes below and her top three tips:
DIY Sugar Mint Lip Scrub
Ingredients:
1 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
1/2 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vaseline
Simply add all ingredients together and mix well. Then apply to lips and rub off all dry skin. The peppermint gives a cool plumping feeling as well.
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Beauty expert Mona has a strong resemblance to fellow beauty star Kim Kardashian
DIY Coffee-Sea Salt Body Scrub
Ingredients:
1 Cup Sea Salt
1 Cup Ground Coffee Beans
1 Cup Baby Oil
1 Teaspoon Tea Tree Oil
Simply add all ingredients together and stir well! The coffee helps circulation as well cellulite reduction and the tea tree oil fights off any bacteria on your skin.
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Mona Kattan is also co-founder of beauty salon The Dollhouse
DIY Avocado Coconut Hair Mask
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
1 Ripe Avocado
2 Tablespoons Almond Oil
2 Tablespoons Rose Water
Simply mix all ingredients together and apply to hair. Best recommended to keep in your hair for 2-3 hours. Your hair will love you for this!
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3 Beauty Tips I Live By
1. Always drink plenty of water, beauty starts with good health and hydration is everything.
2. Maintenance is always better than repairs. Make sure you have a great skin care and hair care routine and always stay groomed.
3. Never sleep without lip balm! This is a must. It’s so important to keep your lips moisturised, your lipstick will go on so much smoother. It also keeps your lips from wrinkling and keeps your lips young.
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