When we think of food, we imagine the flavour and texture of the various ingredients as well as the way that each ingredient changes the flavour of a particular dish. What many people don’t realise is that many food items can also be used as beauty products.
Apple cider vinegar is excellent for helping get rid of acne. It’s good for exfoliating and softening the skin. It will also help get rid of red spots. If you need to get rid of stress, simply add some to your bath water and enjoy a soak.
Coconut oil offers many health benefits and it can also be used as a moisturiser. It can help with problems like acne, to treat callouses on your feet and it can also be used as a natural alternative to shaving cream. You can even use it to remove eye make up.
Baking soda is a natural deodorant and it can also be used as a face wash, toothpaste, and shampoo! It’s excellent for its antibacterial properties an helps get rid of those bad odours. Lemons are not just for lemonade! You can use them as part of a lemon and sugar scrub. You can also use it to help get rid of blackheads. Lemon juice has great antibacterial properties.
Greek yogurt makes a great mask and you can use it as a conditioner for your hair too. Make sure that you use Greek yogurt for best results. Eggs can also be used on your hair. Mix it with avocado, banana, and olive oil to make a wonderful hair mask.
If you want to cleanse your pores, mix some honey with coconut oil. Rub into your clean, dry skin in circular motions. Rinse off and enjoy beautifully clean skin!