It’s amazing how many of us will pick up a shampoo or moisturiser and be impressed by its claim to contain honey, orange or coconut, without thinking how easily we could use that ingredient ourselves. Our kitchens are absolutely packed with foods we pay a premium for. However, when you know how to use them on their own and combined, the results are even better. What makes this even better is if you have the perfect style and design of kitchen to store all these healthy benefits. If your looking to upgrade you could go to companies like Kitchens Doncaster and check out sites including https://www.christies-interiors.co.uk/kitchens.
Porridge Oats
Great for breakfast and great for your skin too, oats contain a wealth of amino acids, which support cell rejuvenation and can smooth skin complaints such as acne and psoriasis. You can make a really effective beauty mask by mixing oats and olive oil with a little honey. Simply apply and leave on for 20 minutes before washing off with warm water.
Lemons
When life gives you lemons, it’s time to take advantage of all the citric acid they contain. Vitamin C, or citric acid, is an ingredient that smooths and polishes rough skin and can be used as a skin lightener (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/uses-for-lemons). Dab lemon juice on age spots to soften their appearance, and use squeezed-out lemon halves to remove the rough skin on your elbows and knees.
Honey
Honey is an essential beauty ingredient that has been used since ancient Egyptian times. It is still found in products like the Avene Sensitive Skin Gift Set. Honey is full of natural enzymes and can be used in your bath like bath oil to give you naturally supple and silky skin.
Baking Soda
Baking soda fizzes and hisses whenever it mixes with water, which might be slightly off-putting until you realise that all those helpful gases, including oxygen, could be used to your skin’s benefit. Just mix three tablespoons of baking soda to one tablespoon of water and apply on your face in a circular motion for a seriously clean and fresh feel.
Mix It Up!
But the really great thing about all these ingredients is that they can be used together as well. Honey and porridge masks combine the power of both foods, while lemon and baking soda can be used as a strong microdermabrasion product. Just remember that, as with any new product, always carry out a skin sensitivity test first.
