The beauty aisle has its perks, but there is nothing better than saving some cash while pampering yourself. While we consider spending money on skincare beauty products is an investment, you could get the same or better results with ingredients you have in your refrigerator. No joke. The best part is that you will be skipping out on a lot of toxins found in packaged beauty products. Yes, our skin is glowing just thinking about the results and all that money we will be saving.
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Here are ten of the best beauty ingredients hiding in your refrigerator.
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Tabasco sauce
It gives an extra kick to our favorite meals, but can also be used as a secret weapon for flawless skin. Most tabasco sauces contain hyaluronic acids, which helps promote cell turnover and firms skin. Who knew? Mix a couple of drops into your night cream and avoid rubbing directly to your face. Consult with a doctor first if you have sensitive skin.
Milk
High in calcium and vitamins, milk is a great way to hydrate your skin and achieve glowing skin naturally. Combining two parts milk with one part brown sugar and adding a drop of vanilla extract is a great natural beauty remedy to exfoliate and moisturize the skin.
Papaya
This fruit serves as a skin brightener without all of the toxins found in department store creams. It contains a powerful enzyme known as papain and vitamins A and C. Papaya can be used in a variety of facial masks to help tone and rejuvenate the skin.
Almonds
Facial scrubs using crushed almonds can help remove dead skin cells while improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Stay away from this natural beauty remedy if you’re allergic to nuts. A body scrub made out of almonds, a splash of honey, lemon juice and water will do just the trick.
Lemon
This fruit is packed with vitamin C, which helps increase collagen levels on your skin. There are countless of skin masks and exfoliators using lemon, but one of our favorite also promotes brightening your skin. Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with one tablespoon tomato juice, and one tablespoon cucumber juice. Mix together and leave on face for about 15 minutes and then rinse.
Eggs
They are great for omelettes, but egg whites are also a great ingredient to help promote healthier looking skin. They help tighten skin and also heals acne. If your skin is oily, try mixing one rip banana, one egg white and a dash of apple cider vinegar. Mix and rub on face for about 15 to 20 minutes and then wash off.
Yogurt
Plain yogurt and honey are two star ingredients for an amazing facial mask. The lactic acid in yogurt makes it perfect to use for refining pores and boosting collagen naturally. There are different remedies that help with dry or oily skin and even acne prone skin.
Rosemary
The herb is a perfect ingredient to infuse in natural body washes and scrubs. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, rosemary helps protect your face from showing signs of aging and also helps cure acne. Blend together a cucumber, rosemary extract and an egg white for a facial mask that soothes skin with acne.
Guava
The tropical fruit helps reduce redness and dark spots caused by aging. It also detoxs and tones the skin thanks to its powerful enzymes. Mix the pulp with one ripe banana and mix until it forms a paste. Apply to face and rinse after about 15 minutes.
Mayonnaise
The creamy condiment is often used for hair treatments, but it’s great for facials too. The best part is that you can use the ingredient on its own. Simply rub on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash off. This is a great facial treatment to try in the winter when your face is drier than normal.
