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6 Products To Try For Diy Beauty Rituals

What do you think when you hear the words cinnamon, egg and coffee? I know you are thinking of breakfast but these also happen to be some of the best ingredients for skin and hair care. Which is why I am going to talk about six common ingredients from the kitchen which will do wonders for your beauty routine. And also, save you some bucks.

Cinnamon

If you love cinnamon buns, you are going to love this scrub recipe. Using cinnamon as a skin scrub can get rid of flaky skin, blackheads, whiteheads and acne.

FACE SCRUB:

1 teaspoon oatmeal or flour

½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

Warm water

Mix the ingredients with warm water to form a thick paste. Apply this scrub gently with your fingertips in a circular motion, working from the center toward the outside of your face and neck.

CAUTION: Cinnamon causes a tingling sensation when applied to the skin. So first time users should apply a small amount to get accustomed to the feeling. Avoid using near the eye area and on areas of active acne. The skin will look a little red after using this, but it will minimize after 10-15 minutes. If it’s still too red or pink, just splash cold water.

Egg

Egg is not only an excellent source of protein, it can also be used in face and hair masks.

For skincare it can:

DZ Tighten and shrink large pores

DZ Reduce excessive oiliness

DZ Fight off and prevent acne and acne scars

FACE MASK:

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Beat the egg whites and yogurt until well mixed. Apply to face. Wait 3-5 minutes. This easy mask will make your skin smooth and moisturized in no time.

Coffee

Ah coffee. The magic elixir that helps us keep going in the morning. I have found it:

DZ reduces acne outbreaks

DZ brightens skin

DZ reduces redness

DZ exfoliates dead skin

DZ moisturizes

DZ minimizes pores

DZ helps to reduce undereye circles

On hair it will:

DZ Bring shine to dull hair

DZ Remove excess scalp oiliness

HAIR MASK:

2 eggs

1 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons milk

2 drops lavender essential oil

Mix all ingredients well. You can adjust the consistency and amount of this mask according to your hair length. Apply mask to dry hair and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash off with shampoo.

FACE MASK:

Coffee powder

Milk (you can substitute powdered milk mixed with honey or water)

If your skin is very dry, you can add 1-2 drops of Olive Oil.

Mix coffee powder and milk until it forms a thick paste. Smear the paste on your face and neck, leaving the eye and lip area bare. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Slowly massage the face with warm water to gently exfoliate. Wipe the mask off with a washcloth and then splash cold water on your face.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great moisturizer for hair which can:

DZ restore shine

DZ combat dandruff

DZ prevent dullness

You can use olive oil on its own to massage into your scalp and hair or you can use this mask to get rid of dry, frizzy hair.

HAIR MASK:

1 ripe banana

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

Peel and mash the banana in a bowl. Add olive oil and honey. Massage mixture throughout hair and scalp. Wrap with a shower cap or a plastic grocery bag. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Potato

You may be thinking, “Really? Potato?” I also couldn’t believe it can actually do anything for skin before trying the mask.

Potato can help in:

DZ removal of dark circles

DZ treatment of dark spots

DZ treatment of mild sunburns

FACE MASK:

1 potato

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Blend potato into fine paste with the help of blender/food processor. Mix in lemon juice and apply paste to face. Rinse it off after 10-15 minutes. This mask works as a natural facial bleach and lightens dark areas of skin.

CAUTION: Be sure to use sunscreen if you use this mask.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a yellow-orange root which is used in South Asian cooking. It gives a beautiful color and a distinct flavor to food. But we are going to focus on its skin-related properties today.

DZ It has anti-oxidant as well as anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory components.

DZ It is said that turmeric can provide glow and luster to the skin and it may also revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.

DZ It may help with acne breakouts and scarring.

FACE MASK:

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon of turmeric

1 teaspoon of milk or Greek yogurt

Combine ingredients and apply to face. Keep this mask on for 10-15 minutes then wash off with warm water.

CAUTION: When applied to the skin, turmeric can temporarily stain the skin or leave a yellow residue. This is normal. But if you are allergic, direct skin contact can cause irritation, redness and swelling. Test turmeric on your forearm, applying a dimesized amount and waiting 24 to 48 hours to see if you react before using on your face. Do not use turmeric on your skin if you are allergic to the spice in food.

Itruly believe beauty can be either expensive or very much affordable, whichever route you want to go. You don’t have to spend $100 if a $10 beauty hack is working equally well. If something is effective for you, keep on doing it!

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