In the previous post we covered honey and its beauty benefits. Keeping in the same vein, here are some other ideas for making the most of some items you may already have in your kitchen!
AVOCADO
In addition to being a delicious and healthy fat addition to your morning smoothie, you can use the empty peel for a quick moisture mask on your face. Take the scooped out peel and gently press or rub the inside of the peel on your face. Then eat, pick out your clothes, etc. When you're ready, wash it off and finish getting ready.
COCONUT OIL
Before heading to the gym in the morning (or beach/pool is a good time to do this as well), slather the ends of your hair with coconut oil. The heat from your head as you exercise will help the oil penetrate your hair and it's an easy way to give your hair a moisture mask on a busy schedule. You can also use it to shave your legs as a swap for shaving cream. (Note, you can substitute any oil for the above tricks - olive, grapeseed, sesame, etc.). There are also copious articles out there about the benefits of "oil pulling" - essentially swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes. If you have the time and the patience, it's supposed to whiten teeth and have other general health benefits.
TURMERIC/CINNAMON
Both are great to mix with honey or yogurt (or both!) as a mask. Each are reputed to help prevent acne breakouts, brighten and tone skin and fight signs of aging.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
So many household uses with this one! But in terms of beauty, it makes a great toner. Dab a cotton ball and apply to t-zone or other oily parts of face. Can also be applied to keratosis pilaris to help breakup the sebum clogs that create the "chicken skin" phenomenon. Apple cider vinegar is also fantastic as a hair rinse. If you're a big pool goer, this will help remove chlorine build up in your hair. Shampoo first, then pour one part water, one part apple cider vinegar over your hair. Rinse, then condition. Will make it soft and shiny! You can also mix apple cider vinegar, aloe and avocado oil in a spray bottle and use to sooth sunburn.
AVOCADO
In addition to being a delicious and healthy fat addition to your morning smoothie, you can use the empty peel for a quick moisture mask on your face. Take the scooped out peel and gently press or rub the inside of the peel on your face. Then eat, pick out your clothes, etc. When you're ready, wash it off and finish getting ready.
COCONUT OIL
Before heading to the gym in the morning (or beach/pool is a good time to do this as well), slather the ends of your hair with coconut oil. The heat from your head as you exercise will help the oil penetrate your hair and it's an easy way to give your hair a moisture mask on a busy schedule. You can also use it to shave your legs as a swap for shaving cream. (Note, you can substitute any oil for the above tricks - olive, grapeseed, sesame, etc.). There are also copious articles out there about the benefits of "oil pulling" - essentially swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes. If you have the time and the patience, it's supposed to whiten teeth and have other general health benefits.
TURMERIC/CINNAMON
Both are great to mix with honey or yogurt (or both!) as a mask. Each are reputed to help prevent acne breakouts, brighten and tone skin and fight signs of aging.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
So many household uses with this one! But in terms of beauty, it makes a great toner. Dab a cotton ball and apply to t-zone or other oily parts of face. Can also be applied to keratosis pilaris to help breakup the sebum clogs that create the "chicken skin" phenomenon. Apple cider vinegar is also fantastic as a hair rinse. If you're a big pool goer, this will help remove chlorine build up in your hair. Shampoo first, then pour one part water, one part apple cider vinegar over your hair. Rinse, then condition. Will make it soft and shiny! You can also mix apple cider vinegar, aloe and avocado oil in a spray bottle and use to sooth sunburn.
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