Talk about convenient.
By Savvvy Team
December 2, 2021
Most of the time we are too busy running around trying to look for the best skin care products when many of these items used in these products are not too far from us. Take some time to go through your kitchen cabinets and see which of these you can enjoy making a DIY mask.
This post will provide you with a list of items you can find in your kitchen, and, if you do not already have them then you can easily find these produce and products at your local grocery store without breaking the bank.
1. Aloe Vera
Not only does aloe vera sooth sunburn but this powerful cactus-like plant produce a gel that is packed with vitamins.
Aloe vera has many benefits and aids with inflammatory which can help swellness and soreness. It reduces the healing time of scarring and helps repair sun damage to the skin by supporting the production of collagen.
Aloe vera will keep your skin moisturized, hydrated, and feeling suppled.
2. Yogurt
Yogurt is rich and packed with B vitamins, which helps moisturize, hydrate, and heal the skin. It also helps with the sign of aging.
When used as a face mask it is proven to increase moisture and may help fight fine lines and wrinkles. This will also help you turn up the brightness to your face by providing a gentle exfoliation.
Yogurt also contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, that dissolves dead skin cells. In turn this will assist with brighting your face by providing a gentle exfoliation.
3. Coffee Ground
Coffee grounds makes for a great exfoliator and contain caffeine and antioxidants which helps with blood circulation.
When the grounds are applied to the skin they help prevent with aging and reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles and puffiness.
Get yourself good grounds that do not dissolve in water!
4. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a moisturizer booster that is also a protective barrier to your skin layer. Wash your face, dry it, and apply it to in the morning and night.
Adding this to your skin care routine helps with anti-aging and natural acne skin treatment.
5. Cucumber
Not only is this one a delicious snack, but it has anti-inflammatory properties and loaded with Vitamin C, folic acid, and antioxidants that is a well-known superfood for your skin.
This will provide your skin a base for hydration, irritation, premature aging, and reduces swelling and puffiness.
Try making your own cucumber mask with a simple DIY or try buying one online and adding this to your list.
6. Avocados
If you are looking to control your acne then look no further.
This fruit is packed with source of vitamins and antimicrobial and antinflammaoty agents.
Avocados help with moistening your skin, anti-aging, treatments for scars and darks spots, hair health and can use to heal your cracked heels.
7. Turmeric
This powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial herb has been used for centuries!
What is amazing about this ingredient from what the experts say is that it has the power to multi-task with providing benefits from acne, hormonal imbalance, aids in wound healing, and brightens your skin.
8. Oats
Oatmeal has amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that help to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells.
Oats can also be used as a natural cleanser and exfoliator to your skin to remove dirt and oil. Oatmeal has also been able to help dark circles and lighten dark spots due to skin discoloration.
9. Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is a natural exfoliatiant that helps removes dead cells.
It helps hydrate the skin and promotes healthy skin cleansing and circulation. If you are prone to acne you can use a brown sugar DIY facial to prevent acne and pimples.
Use with other ingredients from this list you will be sure to have your skin glowing in no time.
10. Matcha
This beauty powder is sure to combat stress and prevents premature aging.
It also helps protect your skin against sun damage and pollutants. If you suffer from redness then add this to your DIY mask as it anti-inflammatory properties will help reduce the chronic conditions of rosacea and acne.
11. Honey
This one is probably one of the best ingredients to use when doing your own DIY face mask.
This magic potion has been used for centuries, and it's benefits range from reversing aging to adding a natural glow to your skin, reducing redness and inflammation, help reducing wrinkles, lightening scars, acting as a pore cleanser and so much more.
So do not forget to pick this up next time you go grocery shopping if this staple is not already in your kitchen.
12. Potatoes
Potatoes are great for hyperpigmention and works for those puffy eyes and dark circles.
This also helps with reducing fine lines and wrinkles, helps soothe inflamed skin cells as well as protect your skin from the natural environments damages.
This agent will help remove dirt and other grime particles from the skin surface! Potatoes has many benefits for your skin and especially those puffy dark circles under your eyes.
13. Green Tea
With its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, a green tea face mask can help benefit your skin in a variety of ways.
Not only can it protect your skin from premature aging, UV damage, redness, and irritation, but it also has the ability to fight off bacteria that can lead to acne breakouts
14. Lemon
Lemons are great for adding a kick to any recipes but did you know it can also provide a kick with removing blackhead and healing acne.
It's also lightens blemishes and scars left behind. You will have brighter and vibrant skin with this item on your list.
15. Water
Water is most important thing on this list.
Our bodies are made up of over 60% of water and this is why keeping your skin moisturize and body hydrated is critically important and the reason why water is the top ingredient in most of your skin care products.
Water reduces wrinkles and helps your skin repairs itself. There are correlations with those who drink little amounts of water and signs of aging. Stay hydrated!
Which one of these products is on your grocery list?
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Miguelina Arias is a writer in Philadelphia. Follow her on Instagram @bymiguelina
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