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Did you know that some foods have other purposes besides just tasting delicious? Recently, I’ve been totally obsessed with finding natural ways to improve my beauty routine. There are so many chemicals in todays products and it started to freak me out! When I started researching/experimenting, I knew there had to be a way to achieve the results I was looking for without having to use all the harsh chemicals.
After months of research and trials (yes, I am a human lab rat), I have found 5 amazing ways to use food (my favorite thing ever) in your beauty routine!
1) Egg White Face Mask: This is like a mini facelift! Just simple separate the egg white from the egg yolk and whisk the whites until frothy. Apply the whites to your face in an upward motion and allow to dry for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
Your skin will feel really tight for about an hour after you’ve rinsed the mask off, giving your face a beautiful glow and minimizing the look of fine lines. While this mask works best for people with oily skin (since it’s a bit drying), if you have dry skin, simply add pureed avocado to it for nourishing moisture!
2) Olive Oil Hair Treatment: In addition to your skin getting dry in the winter, your hair does too! One simple solution to nourish your locks is with an olive oil hair treatment. It’s easy and will improve the strength and elasticity of your hair.
First, rinse your hair with warm water and then take about 1/4 of a cup of olive oil and massage it through your scalp. Once you’re entire scalp has been massaged, rub the remaining oil in the ends of your hair. Place a plastic bag over your hair and let it sit for at least a half hour. Rinse out with shampoo as normal! You will find you will need to condition your hair less if you do this once a week.
3) Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub: I love a good exfoliator, but have you ever read the ingredient list on your favorite bottle? When I finally looked at what I was putting on my skin, I knew there had to be a more natural way.
To get a more natural scrub (that smells and works incredible might I add), fill a jar about two-thirds full with honey, add a big scoop of brown sugar and one halved vanilla bean. Keep this in the shower and use it as a body scrub in place of your exfoliator!
That’s it! Let me know what you think of these natural remedies. Since I’m still on the hunt for more ways to use food for beauty, I’d love to hear your suggestions too. 🙂
Love always,
Erica
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