5 Skincare Hacks Straight From The Kitchen

The best things in life are really free and it holds true even when it comes to your beauty regime. Healthy, radiant skin is something that we all want. Without a healthy skin care routine, you risk dry, dull skin or even worse.- premature aging, wrinkles and loss in skin elasticity. But taking care of your skin can be big investment like for lasers and serums. So, we are always down for skin care tips that don’t take a huge bite out of your paycheck.

Which is what led us here. So, if you want to look your age or (younger) and keep your skin looking youthful and radiant, there are many things you can do for your skin care routine, your diet, and even your sleeping habits. For that matter , we have also asked top skin care experts to give us their best advice. And the part we love the most ? Not one thing below costs a single penny.

# Sweet and salty makes it beautiful

Combine salt, sugar, honey and coconut oil into a thick paste. This scrub can be used for both the face and the body. Use it once or twice a week to exfoliate your skin. It will prevent clogged pores and acne. The oilier your skin is, the more hard elements (salt and sugar) you can use.

# Baking soda scrub

Surprisingly, baking soda can be good not only in the kitchen but in front of the mirror as well. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda and one part water. Rinse your face with water and your normal soap then gently rub the paste onto your face. Rinse it with water once you’ve covered your whole face. This can also work as a face cleanser for sensitive skin.

# Go exotic: Marula Oil

Marula oil comes from the marula tree which is a tree that is native to South Africa. Its oil is full of fatty acids. So it’s recommended for soothing dry, dehydrated skin. The oil absorbs quickly and will leave your skin healthy-looking, not greasy or shiny.

# Vitamin A

Vitamin A boosts skin health. Choosing night creams that contain vitamin A, otherwise called retinol. But you can enrich your cream with the vitamin yourself. Add a couple drops of rosehip or carrot oil to your night cream. This will help you avoid stretch marks, acne, and wrinkles. Also, these 2 oils are helpful against scarring, especially when used on acne scars. But be careful with the oils if you’re pregnant and don’t use products with vitamin A during the daytime. They can affect the skin’s natural sun protection.

# Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is great at fighting skin bacteria. It helps to relieve irritation, reduce acne, and calm inflammation. Choose an anti-acne gel containing the oil to treat your skin and soon you’ll see the redness disappear and your skin will look much healthier.