Tired of buying cosmetic products that are too expensive? Here are natural and healthy home beauty remedies that can be made at home with products already in your pantry.

OATMEAL

As seen on the Better Show, Rachel Hayes, an editorial director for dailymakeover.com, shared that oatmeal is an amazing remedy for dry skin. Oatmeal is very soothing and provides anti-irritants which are great for inflamed, dry, itchy skin and even eczema.

Create this remedy listed below:

1. Buy any kind of plain oatmeal — instant or slow cooking.

2. Put it in a food processor and set it in the highest level until it has dust-like texture.

3. Place the oatmeal in your bath or small container full of water.

4. Coat the product on to the skin till it feels dry.

5. Wash the residue with lukewarm water then pat dry.

VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Aside from cooking, virgin olive oil is a perfect natural oil and is moisturizing and versatile.

You can use it as a body lotion, a makeup remover, apply it on your cuticles for shiny, healthy, strong nails which will help extend the life of your manicure, and the roots of your hair to prevent split ends.

MILK

It’s high in calcium and healthy for strong growing bones, but milk helps to soften up any rough spots in the body.

Hayes shared that a milk bath is great for rough skin due to its lactic acid. This acid in milk will break down and soften up any tough skin on the body.

Soak the selected skin in a container full of milk for 10 to 15 minutes, remember to exfoliate, then rinse off the milk with lukewarm water and pat dry when finished.

 

LEMONS

They’re high in antioxidants and potent with great vitamins, but are also wonderful for those stubborn acne scars.

YouTube fashion guru, KL who goes by SecretLifeOfaBioNerd, explained that lemon contains lots of vitamin C which helps build collagen for younger looking skin and will repair any skin damages.

Lemons contain alpha hydroxy acid, which helps exfoliate the skin. This will give the skin a cleaner, smoother, brighter complexion.

Create this remedy listed below:

1. Cut a lemon wedge in half.

2. Apply the half lemon in circular motion around the facial area.

3. Remember to avoid the eye area.

4. Wash residue off after 15 minutes, then pat the face dry with a clean towel.

TOMATOES

These fruits are high in antioxidants and contain nutrients that benefit the skin naturally.                                                                                                                                                                                                   Deepa Suresh, YouTube beauty guru from Star Natural Beauties, explained that tomatoes are rich in vitamin C which helps treat acne, removes black heads, prevents dark marks, wrinkles and excess oil secretion on the skin.

 

Create this remedy listed below:

1. Simply mash a tomato of your choice in a small container.

2. Take a generous amount and apply in a circular motion around the face.

3. Wait 15 minutes until the skin area feels tight and dry.

4. Finish off by washing of the residue with lukewarm water and patting the skin dry for a fresh and clean feel.

BANANAS

Not only are bananas are high in potassium, they’re great for younger looking skin.

As seen on TLC’s Gypsy Sisters, Nettie Stanley shared her secrets for getting smooth skin with kitchen ingredients such as bananas.

Stanley explained that bananas are really good for the skin because it builds collagen back up.

Create skin that is soft, shining and refreshed by following these directions below:

1. Apply a generous amount of banana on your face in a circular motion.

2. Wait for it to dry for 15 minutes until the face feels tight and dry.

3. Wash the residue with lukewarm water then finish by pat-drying the skin area.

AVOCADO

Avocados are well-known for being nature’s fattiest and healthiest oil, but they also provide an excellent source of antioxidants that create healthier and more beautiful looking skin.

Dr. Janine Bowring, a naturopathic doctor from the VitaLife Show, explained that this fruit helps moisturize the skin. It contains natural antioxidants like vitamins A, D and E which can minimize pore sizes. It is a natural bacterial benefit, builds collagen, create elastin, detoxifies the skin and prevents wrinkles.

Create this remedy listed below:

1. Cut a ripe avocado in half.

2. Throw away the seed and scoop out the avocado in a small container.

3. Mash the food product, then apply an even amount all over the facial area until satisfied with the coverage, then wait for 30 minutes.

4. Rinse off avocado with lukewarm water and finish the process by patting the face dry with a clean towel.