My boyfriend jokes that I have a food fetish because I've been trying out every homemade food based remedies for dry winter skin. I guess it is funny to see me putting yogurt or honey or whatever on my face to see how it works:) After trying a ton of food I've found 2 items that have had the best results hands down.
Btw, this is information is not just for the ladies. If you're brave guys you can try this too!
BANANAS
Massage a Tablespoon of Banana onto your face and leave it on until it dries completely (about 20 min).
I don't sleep that great all the time and you can tell in the morning. Instead of loading on the makeup, I use this and look like I've had a great night's sleep. I've never seen any product I've tried (and that's a lot of products) have this good of results. My boyfriend even noticed the major difference.
Bananas are also know to help prevent and reduce appearance of wrinkles. And you can use the rest in a shake or something:)
Cost: Around $0.50 per Banana
COCONUT OIL
Rub onto your face & body each night (and morning if you are very dry).
A little goes a very long way. Yes you will look greasy for a little bit but it goes away in about 20-30 minutes as it soaks into your skin. You can also use this in your hair before your shower as a deep conditioner or after (very, very little) for that bed head look.
A little goes a very long way. Yes you will look greasy for a little bit but it goes away in about 20-30 minutes as it soaks into your skin. You can also use this in your hair before your shower as a deep conditioner or after (very, very little) for that bed head look.
Once the oil soaks in it'll leave your skin glowing and healthy. It also decreases wrinkles caused by dry skin.
Cost: $8-20 at your local health food store
If you try this at home please tell me what you think! I'm always trying new homemade recipes and will give you my reviews as they come. I try to stay away from any products with inedible ingredients as much as possible, and especially stay away from sulfates & parabens. It makes sense that if you can't eat it, why would it be good for your biggest organ...your skin?
I look forward to hearing your reviews too! Enjoy the snow if you're in the east coast blizzard right now!
For more info on the other benefits of Bananas & Coconut Oil check out these links below:
Bananas for Beauty
Medicinal Use of Bananas
Coconut Oil Benefits
For more info on the other benefits of Bananas & Coconut Oil check out these links below:
Bananas for Beauty
Medicinal Use of Bananas
Coconut Oil Benefits
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Cool stuff, I will have to try the banana on my face!!
ReplyDeleteYou can find coconut oil at a really good price (around $2) in an ethnic grocery store, just need to check the ingredients to make sure no additives. In the city the local hispanic section usually has some cool items that I like. - Kare