Why Coffee, Salt, Sugar And Honey Should Be In Your Beauty Cabinet

Women spend a lot of time, energy and money on hair and skin care products. Did you know we can get some of those expensive beauty ingredients much cheaper in our very own kitchen? More and more women now learn how to concoct their own beauty regimen without relying too much on expensive beauty products. Sounds interesting, isn’t it? Yes. I am going to share some of the tricks and tips which can turn you into a flawless beauty right from your kitchen. These products hiding in your kitchen are natural and without any side effects: Ingredient #1: Honey - Skin And Hair Conditioner Honey acts as both skin and hair conditioner. You can keep it in squeezable bottles in your shower. The humectants properties of honey help in drawing moisture in the hairs. And it’s a sticky mess but rinses out quickly. Ingredient #2: Lemon Juice - Nail Whitener Lemon juice acts as a nail whitener. Soaking hands in a bowl of lukewarm water with few drop of lemon juice helps in cleaning the nails. The lemon acts as an astringent and will strip away stains. Once your hands are dry, you'll only need to put on a couple of coats of a clear topcoat. Ingredient #3: Avocado - Skin Mask Avocado is a nourishing skin mask. Avocado products can be easily seen on any grocery store. Simply mashing an avocado and applying it directly on the face will give same nutrients and benefits plus enzymes. Also, there would be no harsh chemicals. You can also mix it with some olive oil or water for easy spreading. Ingredient #4: Tomato Juice - Cures Dandruff Applying tomato juice on the scalp cures dandruff. Tomato juice helps in maintaining the PH. It soothes dry and itchy scalp. Ingredient #5: Olive Oil - Eye Make-Up Remover Olive Oil is a natural eye make-up remover. Keep a small jar in your medicine cabinet. Dab a little onto a damp cotton ball and watch your eye makeup melt right off. It also moisturizes the delicate skin around your eyes and nourishes your lashes. And it doesn’t sting. Ingredient #6: Eggs - Hair Mask Eggs can be used as a good hair mask. Eggs are highly rich in protein and makes an excellent mask for damaged hair. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to an egg and whip up and spread it onto the damp hair, wrap it with a warm towel for 15 minutes and rinse it with shampoo. You will definitely get a beautiful and healthy hair. Ingredient #7: Coffee - Cellulite Reducer Did you all know that models are using their morning coffee grounds to massage their cellulite areas? Yes, the main ingredient used in a costly cellulite cream is caffeine, so it makes a lot of sense. Try sitting on the edge of your bathtub, and rub the coffee grounds into those pesky areas and replace your other cellulite cream. You will see the difference after using it. Ingredient #8: Salt and Sugar - Hand and Foot Exfoliator Salt and sugar are too strong for the delicate skin on your face, but make an excellent scrub for hardworking hands and feet. Mix a little with some olive oil or honey and keep a jar handy for a quick treatment. Ingredient #9: Cucumber Or Potato - Face Mask and Eye Cream Make a smooth pulp or paste of crushed cucumbers, and gently pat them all over your face and neck. This cucumber facial is absolutely fabulous for oily skin and also for clogged pores. To remove the dark circles under your eyes, you can apply cucumber or potato juice on the eyes with cotton balls. Or just take potato round and apply it on eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Then wipe out the residue and apply an eye cream. You can also apply cucumber or potato juice or mixture of lemon and tomato juice on the eyes with cotton balls. Application of used cold tea bag will soothe the eyes and cure dark circles of the eyes. Ingredient #10: Vinegar - Shiny Hair Rinse 1 tablespoon in a cup of water will give you a great hair rinse that removes product buildup and makes your hair shaft smother, resulting in shinier hair. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a pleasant scent. From your kitchen, you can enhance your beauty inside out, skin to nails. These are some of the products which are not only effective but also cost saving and make the skin more balanced and nourished. Is there any important top beauty products I forgot to mention? Leave a comment below and let others get to know about it.

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