Some of the best all natural beauty treatments available, are already in your own home and kitchen cupboards. You do not really need to buy a lot of expensive beauty products to look your best. Use these homemade beauty tips and look fabulous knowing you are using all natural skin care.
Aloe Vera Plants
Aloe Vera is one of my favorite all natural beauty treatments because of it's amazing benefits both inside your body and out. I am talking of the natural variety straight from the plant itself. Many older people have these plants indoors and in their gardens and they have no idea of the benefits they could get from them. They are also extremely quick and easy to grow.
When you cut the top off the leaf you have access to your own supply on natural Aloe Vera gel. Simply squeeze the gel from the plant and smooth onto clean skin. It can be used to moisturize, cool sunburn, alleviate itching eczema, heal cuts and so much more because of it's natural healing properties and over seventy nutrients. The gel can also be mixed with other ingredients to make healthy smoothies etc.
Watch this video just below on how to use an Aloe Vera plant for skin care.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cider vinegar is an item nearly everyone has in their kitchen, and it can be used to improve the appearance of both your skin and hair. Vinegar is antibacterial because it is high in potassium. It is also natural natural alpha hydroxy acid, which helps to gently exfoliate the skin. Make sure you have only the natural unfiltered apple cider vinegar.
To rinse your hair after shampooing, mix one part vinegar to two parts water and use as a final rinse to leave your hair with more body and luster as well as reduce hair loss.
You can use the same organic vinegar mix (one part vinegar to two parts water) on cotton wool balls to naturally remove dirt, oil and gently exfoliate the skin. Then rinse your face in fresh clean water and pat dry.
Some people use vinegar as a gentle face peel by using it neat and leaving it on your face for 10 - 20 minutes. Although I have not done this yet, (on my to do list) I would proceed with caution especially if you have sensitive skin. I would recommend using the cider vinegar watered down first, then leave for 10 mins and gradually leave on longer each time and then strengthen the solution. If you do have any redness or reaction just cool your face down with plenty of cold water.
Honey is a Natural Humectant
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You do not need to buy expensive face mask products because you probably have one of the best natural beauty treatments in your refrigerator. Honey is a natural humectant (retains water) and able to keep moisture in your skin without drying it out. Honey is also great for acne prone skin because it reduces oil in the skin which can cause acne, and is anti inflammatory so it reduces the redness which results from acne.
Honey is great for all skin types and reduces wrinkles, dark spots and is a natural skin lightener. There is no chemical version of this wonderful substance the bees make naturally, and no facial mask works better to make your skin soft and supple. Just smooth onto your skin and leave for 5 - 30 minutes. It is the tastiest face pack ever!!
Sleep and Melatonin
Your bedroom provides a health product and that's your bed! Your body heals itself while you sleep, and that includes your skin. Seven to eight hours of sleep is said to be of most benefit. Between 10pm - 2am your body naturally produces melatonin (This hormone helps regulate our aging clocks) so try to get some early nights a few times a week and most definitely before midnight. Make sure you remove all your makeup before you go to bed as well so your skin can breath and be fresh for the morning, after getting plenty of good quality melatonin sleep. Also change your pillowcases and bed linen on a regular basis.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is another product you may have in your kitchen. Some people use it for cooking because of the health benefits, but it is also great for your skin and hair. Polynesian women have always had beautiful shiny hair and healthy skin, probably because they used coconut oil on both. Coconut oil is relatively cheap, has a pleasant scent and lasts a long time because you only need a little.
For hair, use it as a deep conditioning treatment after you have washed your hair. Make sure you rinse thoroughly as you don't want to be left with greasy looking hair. Once you have used it a few times you will know how much to use.
Coconut oil is not oil as such because it comes in solid format, so for your skin it is easy use as a body cream. I also use it as a very effective hand moisturizer.
I do prefer to use organic coconut oil and even though it is more expensive, again it lasts such a long time.
Olive Oil
Use a mixture of olive oil and sea salt, or sugar, to exfoliate in the shower. There are many expensive scrubs sold for use in the shower and they really do not work any better than these three products you have in your own kitchen. Your skin will feel lush after using this and not a chemical in sight.
Watch the video below for a few more natural beauty treatments that you could consider using from your kitchen cupboard, it also includes details using sugar and oil as a body scrub.
I hope you have enjoyed this post Natural Beauty Treatments In the Kitchen Cupboard as the treatments are all very simple and effective, and I am sure you will be very pleased with the results and happy to save a little money besides.
