5 Beauty hacks straight out from your pantry
mis à jour le 6 October 2015 à 23:52
From soothing puffy eyes to toners, we've got some quick beauty hacks that are inexpensive and are simply lying around in your homes.
More often than not, a whole slew of beauty solutions are lying around idly in your house, waiting to be utilised in more ways than one. So instead of splurging copious amounts of money on fancy beauty products, here are just some quick beauty hacks that are easy and light on your wallet.
Apple Cider Vinegar
If you do not yet own a bottle of apple cider vinegar in your homes then it’s almost mandatory that you rush out to the store now before reading on.
As a purifying agent that also acts as an astringent, you can use apple cider vinegar as a toner for your skin and even to fight blemishes if you’re prone to acne. Not convinced? Well, Scarlett Johansson swears by this natural ingredient to keep her skin clear, that is all.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil works best as a highly nourishing and moisturizing product. Hence, we suggest using it all over your body as a natural body lotion after a shower. Thanks to the fatty acids, your skin will feel instantly smoother after you have slathered it on.
Also, since makeup removers typically contain oils, you could soak a cotton swab with coconut oil and remove any eye makeup and at the same time condition your lashes further.
Cold green tea bags
If you’re not a fan of the natural puffy eye look that is commonplace in Japan now then this beauty hack is for you. Take a cold caffeine-based product such as green tea bags and place it as a cold compress under (or over) your eyes for 5 minutes. Anti-irritants will help sooth tired eyes and reduce puffiness, keeping you looking refreshed for work.
Body wash and raw brown sugar
Run out of body scrub and in dire need of an exfoliation? Simply take your favourite body wash and mix it with raw brown sugar for a good scrub. If the sugar particles are too coarse and hence too harsh for your skin, then mix in a little coconut oil or honey to reduce the abrasion.
Now you know brown sugar is not just great for baking!
Lemon juice
It’s hard to avoid wearing bright, vibrant nail colours in the summer time but the unfortunate consequence is dealing with unsightly yellowed nails.
There's a beauty hack for yellowed nails though and that is to indulge in a lemon juice bath. Fill a bowl with lemon juice and allow your stained nails to soak for 10 minutes. After which gently buff your nails with a toothbrush and watch the stains slowly fade into oblivion. You may need to repeat the process 2 times a day, depending on how long the stains have been there.
Now the next time you're in need of a quick beauty fix, you'll know what to do and where to look!
Tarandip Kaur
