By Eliza • 14 Comments
A good portion of my beauty routine takes place in the bathroom. That just makes sense, right? Well, it turns out that you can do all sorts of beautifying right in your kitchen. Awesome! Once you realize that there are plenty of ingredients in your kitchen for your most beautiful self, you are going to want to spend way more time in there. Here are some fantastic ways to get beautiful without having to head to the bathroom.
Honey is loaded down with antioxidants so it makes a great topical treatment for your facial skin. Simply spread a thin layer on your face and allow it to soak in for several minutes. Then rinse with warm water and check out the glow. The honey will pull toxins from your skin and infuse it with important antioxidants that keep you looking fresh and young.
Next time you’re whipping up a batch of muffins or a cake, grab a couple extra eggs. While you wait for your food to finish cooking, whip up a couple of egg whites and apply them to your face. This whites will firm and tone your face. Think about how lovely you’ll look while you enjoy a slice of homemade cake.
Shredded potatoes are the best way to make some hashbrowns. Topped with eggs, you have a yummy meal. That’s not the only way to use those potatoes though. Keep some out of the pan and pile them beneath your eyes. In just 15 minutes, the potatoes will help reduce puffiness and get rid of under eye circles. What more could you ask for?
Every girl wants plump looking lips, right? You can do that with some cinnamon. Simply mix a dash of it into your favorite lip gloss and slick it on. The cinnamon exfoliates your lips and makes them look healthy and young. A little bit goes a long way, so be sure you don’t use too much or you’ll be sorry.
Yogurt has a ton of health benefits, including protein and probiotics, but it also has skincare benefits too. So grab yourself a container of Greek yogurt, but leave a bit of it in the bottom of the container. Spread that stuff on your face and it will moisturize your skin, fight acne and even out skin discoloration too.
Yes, you get to drink some. But before you turn the pot on, take some grounds. While you wait for your caffeine fix, mix the coffee grounds with your face cleanser and use it to gently exfoliate your skin. You’ll get a fresh smelling skin smoothing treatment and when you’re finished, you can fill your travel mug and hit the road.
And not just for your iced tea. Lemons have skin brightening properties so you can use it to even skin tone and get rid of discoloration. You can also use lemon juice to create natural highlights in your hair. Lemon juice can also treat breakouts so it’s a great item to keep on hand in your kitchen.
What part of your beauty routine do you carry out in the kitchen? Any other ideas?