Some of my favorite beauty essentials are straight from my kitchen. Before I gave them a try, I imagined it took hours to make these homemade concoctions and a boho-chic hippie gene that I desperately wanted but was lacking. It turns out neither was the case. My kitchen concoctions double as money savers and skin soothers, not to mention healthier hair. Sure, my husband is still a little baffled when he finds a lemon in our shower, but he has also commented on my glowing skin. ~Brandee
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
What It Does: Relieves itchy scalp and makes hair shine.
How I Use It: I keep a small spray bottle in the shower and spritz ACV all over my hair after I shampoo.
*Don’t worry about the smell, it fades within minutes after you condition.
COFFEE & BROWN SUGAR BODY SCRUB
What It Does: Exfoliates skin.
How I Use It: I mix the morning’s used coffee grounds, brown sugar and olive oil into a mason jar. The small grains gently slough off dead skin.
*This concoction leaves a yummy lingering fragrance.
LEMONS
What It Does: Fades hyperpigmentation and softens rough spots on elbows.
How I Use It: I gently run over any dark spots, new scars or rough areas for about a minute.
*Toss after one use.
BAKING SODA
What It Does: Gently polishes skin.
How I Use It: I add a few drops of face oil (I like Argan) to a quarter sized amount of baking soda until it makes a paste.
*Gently rub over face and neck in a circular motion avoiding your eyes.
OLIVE OIL
What It Does: Softens hands and cuticles.
How I Use It: Anytime I use olive oil while cooking, I simply slather a dime sized amount like lotion, then rinse and keep cooking!
*This one is easy and can be done several times without much effort.
COCONUT OIL
What It Does: Deeply moisturizes skin and hydrates ends of hair.
How I Use It: I use this as my all over lotion to moisturize my face, body and especially feet. For a hair mask, I work it into the ends of my hair, toss up in a bun and let it do the work overnight.
* A little goes a long way and leaves a subtle summertime scent.
Brandee’s Chic Tip: I started out using lemons and then little by little incorporated all of these tricks into my beauty routine over the years. Pick one and give it a try, then if you like it, try another. Don’t overwhelm yourself with all 7 at once! Tell me in a comment below, which one are you going to try?
