free beauty tips

free beauty tips

Hair products, lotions, potions, cosmetics can really put a dent in your wallet. We all want to look our best, but are there ways to invest in our appearance without going broke? If you’re looking for some free beauty tips, keep reading—you’ll be surprised at some of the things you probably already have in your kitchen that can really boost your beauty quotient.

Salon-quality shampoos and conditioners are expensive, and usually for good reason. They contain high-quality ingredients and many are made from organic or natural plant sources. Cheaper brands are certainly an option, but some can dry out hair or remove color faster. Do you know that you can make your own shampoo at home? You should invest in some liquid castile soap, but other than that, you probably have the rest of the ingredients in your kitchen. A good basic recipe is: ¼ cup Castile soap (unscented or choose your favorite scent), ¼ cup distilled water, and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Store in a plastic bottle and shake before use. If you want to add essential oils, put a few drops before use. Your hair will feel wonderfully light and soft.

An excellent home conditioning treatment is also easily prepared at home. Scoop out a ripe avocado and add a small jar of real mayonnaise and mix (use your hands!) until combined. Apply it to your hair from roots to ends and cover your head with a shower cap. Putting a warm, wet towel over the shower cap intensifies the conditioning. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Doing this once a week will nourish and strengthen your hair.

Applying honey or plain yogurt directly to the skin is an excellent antibacterial face mask. Gently rinse with warm water and you won’t believe how soft and smooth your skin feels!

Speaking of water, here’s the easiest free beauty tip of all: drink more! We all know we should, but it’s easy to forget our 8 to 10 glasses a day. I know it’s been said lately that we don’t really need that much, but I really notice a difference when I’m drinking a lot of water. I feel so much better, probably because I don’t reach for another cup of coffee when I have a glass of water in front of me all the time. Now that I no longer have bottled water, I keep my stainless steel bottle with me at all times. I refill it wherever I go and just having it there helps me remember to drink. I found that it reduces my desire to snack as it really fills me up. My skin feels and looks better, and it helps a lot with puffiness too. Your body doesn’t retain water if it gets a lot of water, ironically. When you feel bloated, drain a few glasses. You will notice the difference.

I hope these free beauty tips help you save a little money without skimping on quality treatments for your hair and skin! Enjoy organic and natural products that you can easily make yourself and can control what goes in and out of your body.

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