With bathroom cupboards full of the creams and potions we rely on to make us feel presentable each day, sometimes we just need a little extra to help us out.
And it turns out, the secret to shiny hair and glowing skin might be found in another room of the house – the kitchen!
Here are a collection of easy beauty hacks you can find around the house to round out your daily routine.
Salt
Salt
If you are after that beachy look for your hair, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of melted coconut oil in 2 and a half cups of warm water. Pour into a spritzer when cool and away you go.
Green Tea
Green Tea
For an all natural toner, brew up a strong cup of green tea, let it cool and apply it to your face with a cotton ball.
beer
Beer
Pour a bottle of your favourite beer over your hair and massage in. After five minutes, rinse and your locks should be shiny and rid of the build up of day-to-day styling products.
Bicarb
Bicarbonate of Soda
Usually used in cooking, the pantry staple can make your skin glow if you combine it with a bit of water. Apply it to your face, and wash it off when it has dried.
Deo
Deodorant
Okay, this one isn’t from the pantry, but it’s still a goodie. While it might not seem it, the humble roll-on deodorant has more uses than just the one on the packet. Rolling clean deodorant over your feet can prevent them from blistering.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
For a fuller pout, apply a mixture of ground cinnamon and Vitamin E oil to your lips. It might sting a little, but it should plump things up.
coconut oil
Coconut oil
It’s a bit of a wonder product (it is great for hair and skin) and coconut oil can even remove mascara. Rub a small amount over your lashes and wipe the smudges off with a damp cotton ball. Voila.
baby powder
Baby powder
For fuller, longer lashes, use a cotton bud to carefully coat your lashes with baby powder after one coat of mascara. Follow with a second coat, and the mascara should stick to the powder, giving you a boosted look.
Egg whites
Egg whites
Whisk up a couple of egg whites and dab them under your eyes for 30 minutes. As the egg dries, it will help tighten the skin.
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
This one’s a bit odd, but it works! Mix a couple of drops of lemon juice with a tablespoon of tomato sauce and apply to your face for 15 minutes. Wash it off and your pores should be a little less noticeable.
