There are many natural skincare treasures lurking in our kitchens, and you don’t have to pay a fortune to create your own DIY natural skincare regime. Today, let me take you on a journey to find out what salon quality ingredients are in your kitchen and how you can turn them into a great addition to your daily skincare routine.
**Soothing Oatmeal Facial Mask
Oats are not only great for a nutritious breakfast, but also for soothing inflammation and redness in the skin. Simply mix oatmeal powder and honey in the ratio of 1:1, add an appropriate amount of water to make a paste, apply to the face, and wash off with lukewarm water after 15 minutes to restore delicate and soft skin.
2. Lemon Brightening Lotion
Vitamin C in lemon is a natural whitening agent. You can dilute fresh lemon juice with an equal amount of water and gently wipe your face with a cotton pad to help lighten dark spots and freckles. Note that lemon water should be kept out of direct sunlight after use and not more than 2 times a week to avoid irritating the skin.
3. Honey Moisturising Facial Mask
Honey has excellent moisturising and anti-bacterial effects. Apply honey directly to a clean face and rinse off after 20 minutes to allow your skin to draw in plenty of moisture and stay moisturised.
4. Cucumber Anti-Puffy Eye Mask
Cucumber sliced and refrigerated, used as an eye mask can not only eliminate eye puffiness, but also hydrate and calm the skin around the eyes. What’s not to love about enjoying a relaxing spa experience at home?
**5. Tomato Antioxidant Mask
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is a great antioxidant. Mash fresh tomatoes and add a little honey to increase the moisturising effect. Apply to the face for 15 minutes and then rinse off to help with anti-ageing and pore size.
6. Coffee grounds exfoliating cream
Don’t be in a hurry to throw away your leftover coffee grounds, they can be a natural exfoliator. Mix olive oil and coffee grounds and gently massage into the skin to remove dead skin and improve blood circulation.
7. Yoghurt Calming Mask
The lactic acid content in yoghurt can help keep your skin balanced and calm and soothe it. Apply yoghurt directly to your face to leave your skin well nourished, and you’ll find your skin softer and more refined when you wash it off.
8. Apple cider vinegar balancing water
Apple cider vinegar adjusted to the right pH dilution for your skin can be used to balance skin oil and minimise pores. To use, dilute apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:3 ratio and use as a toner to help improve the overall texture of your skin.
9. Potato slices to eliminate dark circles
Potatoes are rich in vitamin C and starch, which can help lighten dark circles. Slicing fresh potatoes into thin slices and applying them to the eyes and leaving them on for 10 minutes works wonders for relieving eye fatigue and improving dark circles.
10. Moisturising treatment with coconut oil
Coconut oil is a natural hair and skin care holy grail that can be used to moisturise or condition your hair. Rub it on your skin to lock in moisture and use it on your hair to reduce protein loss and repair damaged hair.
Skin care doesn’t have to rely on expensive products, as evidenced by these ingredients in your kitchen. However, before using any new skincare product, even a natural DIY product, it is advisable to do a small area test on the inside of your wrist to make sure it won’t cause an allergic reaction. Remember, beauty is something that needs to be cultivated with patience and care, and by taking care of your skin, you can naturally reap the benefits of health and beauty.
