DIY Beauty Hacks that Actually Work

We’ve all thought about trying a quick beauty fix. Maybe you spotted one online, or remember an old tip from someone older. But the truth is, not every idea works. Some might leave your skin glowing, while others… Well, let’s just say not everything in your fridge belongs in your skincare routine. Let’s take a look at the ones that have been tested, trusted and approved by a lot of people:

Honey and Oats for Glowing Skin

If you are looking to reveal your skin’s natural glow with a mask, you can count on honey and oats. The honey helps to hydrate and calm, while the oats will naturally polish your skin.

How you make it:

Mix one scoop of honey with one scoop of groundnut, gently rub the mixture onto your face, sit and relax for about 15 minutes, and rinse with warm water to reveal a fresher and brighter skin.

Pin by Deborah K. 

Green Tea Ice Cubes for Puffy Eyes

For a quick fix for your puffy eyes, the antioxidant in green tea would work perfectly well calming the swelling and puffiness, with the chill from the ice giving a tightening, refreshing wake up call.

How to make it 

Put a green tea bag in hot water for a few minutes to make a strong brew, once it’s cool pour the tea into an ice cube tray and freeze it solid.To use it, wrap a frozen tea cup in a thin cloth and make a light press under your eye for a cooling treat.

Coffee Grounds Scrub for Smooth Skin

There’s something delightful about the scrub, the leftover grounds work to smooth and revive your skin’s natural glow, while the coconut oil gives a hint of deep moisture.

How to make it 

Blend the leftover coffee grounds and coconut oil in your palm drop The Scrub on your body in slow gentle circles while your skin is still dam, focusing on any rough areas then rinse well to reveal a smoother you.

Pin by Marta Guerri

Coconut Oil Makeup Remover

Removing makeup can sometimes be difficult without drying out your skin, but coconut oil makes it easy. It effortlessly dissolves every last bit of makeup without any harm to the skin leaving it soft and tender.

How to use:

Take a little coconut oil and rub it on your dry skin in a soft circle. Use a soft cloth soaked in warm water to gently wipe away the makeup and the oil. Spend  some time gently wiping it away leaving your face perfectly clean and fresh.

Aloe Vera for Irritated Skin

Aloe Vera is very popular for irritated skin, razor burn, sunburn and cooling the skin immediately, offering instant comfort for everything.

How to use 

If you have an aloe plant around you, go directly to the source plug a small piece of a leaf gently smooth the gel from the aloe Vera plant on your skin, then gently press it on the affected areas you will feel the cooling sensation begin don’t rush it just let it absorb on it own releasing a calm and comfortable felling.

Pin by GloMN

Lip Exfoliation for a Smooth Pout

Get rid of dry lips with your simple scrub, a little sugar works gently wiping any roughness while the honey or olive oil leaves your lips in soothing moisture for a perfect soft pout.

How to make:

Mix one tablespoon of sugar with a few drops of honey or olive oil, gently rub the mixture onto your lips in circles for about 30 seconds, and then wipe it all out to immediately feel the smoothness.

Oatmeal Face Mask for Sensitive Skin

When your skin feels reactive or irritated that’s where oats come in. It actually works to calm irritation and give out a burst of moisture.

How to make it:

Combine some ground oats with a drop of water or you choose a spoonful of yogurt to form a paste, simply apply a thin layer to your face and let it stay for 10 minutes then rinse with cool water for immediate calm and soft skin truly cared for.

Pin by kel’s

Turmeric and Yogurt for Brightening

Turmeric is known for its calming properties and yogurt works as a gentle brightening exfoliate. With a little bit turmeric and natural lactic acid yogurt helps to maintain a better skin.

How to make it:

Stir ½ teaspoon of turmeric and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt together, smooth the mixture over your clean face to give it about 10-15 minutes  to work and rinse well with warm water gently to unveil your brighter skin.

Taking care of yourself isn’t necessarily expensive, with a few simple things like honey, oats, and olive oil, you can take care of your skin, hair, and nails without  leaving your house. The key is picking hacks that are safe. Give one a go, and you might just have discovered some underrated ways to take care of yourself without expensive skincare routines. 

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