Why spend a fortune on fancy creams when simple things from your pantry can do the trick? Everyday kitchen items can work wonders for your skin.
According to Medical News Today, finely crushed oats act as a gentle scrub, helping to clear away grime and lifeless skin. It keeps the skin soft and calm and is a natural fix for dryness, itchiness.
Harvard Health states that honey draws in and holds moisture, keeping the skin soft and hydrated, which makes it a wonderful choice for daily beauty care.
Mayo Clinic suggests, clear gel from the aloe plant be applied to ease sunburn, calm psoriasis, and even help with acne removal. It carries germ-fighting and soothing qualities that may be useful in reducing acne spots, states WebMD.
Surprised? Harvard Health points out that mushrooms, created into a paste with yoghurt, may play a role in softening fine lines and even helping to slow the signs of ageing.
The NIH notes that extracts from rice -- rice water, rice powder -- can help slow ageing, soothe irritation, brighten the skin, shield against sun damage, and keep it well hydrated. Apply on daily basis.
The nutrients in dairy, the cream too, can make the skin feel supple, while its mild acids gently polish the surface, revealing a fresh and smooth new look, states Healthline.
This oil, taken from Moroccan tree nuts, is a popular choice for both hair and skin. It soothes irritation and helps regulate the skin’s natural oils, states Cleveland Clinic.