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Beauty secrets from your kitchen are a lot more efficient, beneficial and natural, than many creams and lotions that you see on the shelves of countless beauty shops.
What's more, DIY beauty treatments aren't just as effective as the store bought branded kind, they will also save you truckloads.
And the best part; they are all found right inside your kitchen pantry. Read on for all the secrets.
Brown sugar acts a great gentle exfoliator to get rid of any dead skin cells, and allow your skin to regenerate healthy skin cell function. Olive oil can also be used as a natural moisturiser, so when the two are used together expect clear, smooth and hydrated skin.
1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, mix together and apply on clean skin
Did you know that you can safely and efficiently remove your makeup using coconut oil or olive oil? Well, both of these oils are incredibly beneficial for your beauty, whether you cook with them or you apply them on your skin. Coconut oil is also safe to use even on most sensitive eyes and will nourish, soften and hydrate your face while it cleans.
A little bit of liquid coconut oil, cotton pad
The thought of slathering avocado onto your face might seem strange to a lot of people, but this classic DIY mask is already a crowd favourite amongst A-listers like Victoria Beckham, Kiera Knightly and Chloe Grace Moetz. Avocado is packed with skin enriched minerals like potassium, iron, copper, and unsaturated fats that will nourish your skin and leave it hydrated and glowing.
1 Avocado, simply mash it up and apply all over your face. You can add ingredients like coconut oil, olive oil for an extra hit of hydration.
Soaking your nails in lemon juice or milk for 5-10 minutes will give you stronger, whiter nails. Also, remember to always put on gloves while washing your dishes, this way you will protect your nails and your hands from harsh and harmful chemicals.
lemon juice, olive oil (or coconut oil)
If a pesky pimple pops up, reach for the baking soda and lemon juice, as the two combined can kill off blemish and reduce redness overnight. Thanks to the acid in lemon juice, the pimple gets drawn out. The baking soda acts as a natural bleacher for the redness, and provides a gentle exfoliant to remove inflammation and zap any nasty bacteria.
i-carb soda and lemon juice, mix into a paste and apply on the pimple.
Dark circles under your eyes? Place a slice of cucumber over each eye (keep your eyes closed) while lying down, keep it on for 10-15 minutes, then splash your face with cold water. Cucumber slices are very efficient in reducing eye puffiness and refreshing the skin around your eyes; cucumber also has anti-inflamatory properties.
You can apply thin slices of row potato on your closed eyes for the same purpose using the same principle, it will also help diminish under eyes bags, reduce under eye darkness and refresh your skin. If you do this regularly, you will notice how your under eye circles will diminish.
Cucumber or Potato
Coconut oil is the god of superfoods, and is a vital ingredient to have not only in your kitchen cupboard but also the bathroom. The natural oil works brilliantly as a hair treatment to bring hydration back to your strands and also helps battle frizz.
Coconut Oil -with a tablespoon of oil through your strands and leave it in for 10-15 minutes
