Oatmeal, honey, coconut oil… There are a number of everyday items in your kitchen cupboard, right now, that you may have never realized could save your skin from the cold temperatures. Instead of doing a product haul on your next outing, let’s open those cabinets and peer in!

 The benefits of these DIY beauty hacks aren’t just savings in your wallet, but a more natural approach to your skincare routine that your body will thank you for. 

Let’s cleanse, exfoliate, tone, moisturize and set your skin for an envious glow no matter the season.

Cleanse:

This coconut oil, honey and baking soda mix is good for both sensitive and combination skin. The coconut oil moisturizes while removing makeup, honey clears out the bacteria and baking soda soothes the toxins away.

What You’ll Need

• 3 Tablespoon Organic Extra virgin Coconut oil
• 1 Teaspoon Raw Honey
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

Apply to skin and move fingers around in small circles. After you’ve let the mixture sit for a few minutes, wash with warm water.

Recipe: BeautyandtheFoodie.com

Exfoliate:

Oatmeal gently takes on surface dirt and removes it while nourishing the skin at the same time. It’s also great for healing dry, winter skin!

What You’ll Need:

·      1 tablespoon ground oatmeal

·      ¼ teaspoon salt

·      1 teaspoon water

Combine ingredients and let them sit on the skin for 5-10 minutes, next rinse with warm water for your clearest skin yet!

 Recipe: SheKnows.com

Tone:

Apple cider vinegar has been proven to even skin tone, remove dead skin, decrease the appearance of pores and aide in breakouts and scarring.

What You’ll Need:

·      2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

·      4 tablespoons water

Grab a bottle and create the amount you need (keep a 2:1 ratio), shake well, apply to cotton balls and you’re closer to evenly toned skin!

Recipe: ThankYourBody.com

 

Moisturize:

Those ‘Pours coconut oil over entire life’ memes aren’t just for fun and games. Coconut oil is a real lifesaver for the skin, hair, nails and more. Coconut oil has anti fungal properties and is super-moisturizing.

What You’ll Need:

·      ½ Cup coconut oil

·      1 teaspoon liquid Vitamin E oil (reduces scars!)

·      12 drops lavender essential oil (relaxes muscles, because cold weather can leave us a bit tensed)

Mix and apply!

Recipe: Naturalandhealthyliving.com

Cheers to a happy, healthy face all year long!