Healthy Skin and Hair: Beauty Recipes

After the pants and long sleeves of winter, your skin may need a boost to look really beautiful in those capris, skirts, and flip-flops. Maybe your hair could use some extra shine and bounce too! Below you’ll find some easy recipes you can create using stuff you’ll find in your own kitchen – and that will work miracles for your skin and hair.

Honey and Cinnamon

Honey and cinnamon have been called nature’s cure-all, because of their superior healing powers and their ability to refresh and replenish skin. Simply mix equal parts to create a paste that can be used to exfoliate and brighten your skin. It’s great for lips, hands and faces and removes the dull, dead skin that can cover up your beautiful, younger-looking skin. It’s also wonderful for acne – just dab some on trouble spots and leave it over night.

Mayonnaise

Yep – mayonnaise. Apparently, this rich condiment is especially wonderful for your skin and hair. Apply it straight from the jar onto your face in a thin layer like a mask and allow it to sit for ten minutes. Be careful about putting it too close to your eyes, as the vinegar can be irritating. Rinse it off in warm water and then splash your face with cool water to close the pores. You’ll notice that your face feels cleaner and fresher.

You can also use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner – simply spread about half a cup through your hair, saturating each strand. Allow it to sit for about fifteen minutes and then rinse thoroughly before shampooing as usual.

Vinegar and Water

Mix equal parts of vinegar and water and use it as a hair rinse to remove the product build up that can leave your tresses flat and dull. You’ll notice shinier, fresher, lifted hair that is unbelievably clean and soft.

Strawberry Facial Scrub

Grind or blend 2 to 3 strawberries and mix in a teaspoon of honey, and a teaspoon of olive oil. Using your fingertips, rub the mixture on your face in small circles. After going over every inch of the face, rinse in warm water and then splash with cold water to close the pores.

Tea Bags

Tea bags are wonderful for dark circles under the eye. Simply run a teabag or two under hot water and allow it to sit for a moment. Squeeze out the excess and allow them to sit on your eyes for a few minutes. This also works for puffy eyes due to being tired or allergies. For an alternative treatment, pop the teabags in the fridge for a few minutes and let them cool off before applying them in the same way.

There you have it – spa quality skin and hair treatments that you can make at home! Chances are, you already have the ingredients in your cupboard and fridge. Do you have any special beauty routines or tricks? Let us know in the comments!