Tired of paying a small fortune to feel good? Here’s how to look great naturally – for less
If you’d like to save money or time, and you want to reduce waste and wrestle back some shelf space from all those beauty products, take advantage of these new tips from our top experts...
DIY cleanser
For a natural cleanser, use ripe papaya. ‘It has rejuvenating enzymes that exfoliate and cleanse the skin,’ says beauty expert Rosie Khandwala (sugarcoatedhairremoval.com). ‘It also removes dead skin cells to get rid of clogged pores, prevents acne and gives your skin a glow. Mash the papaya flesh into a paste , apply it on your face, then rinse off with warm water.’
Tone with tea
Chamomile is known for calming the mind, but did you know it calms irritated skin too. Simply steep a tea bag in 200ml hot water, allow to cool, then mix the tea with 1tbsp of witch hazel. Dab onto your skin with cotton wool to tone and refresh your skin.
Pukka Three Chamomile Tea Sachets (£3, Tesco).
For shiny locks
Hard water can cause hair to become dull and lifeless, says Kieran Tudor from wearecentred.com. He recommends a monthly apple cider vinegar rinse. ‘This helps remove mineral and product build-up from hard water for shiny, healthy hair,’ says Kieran. ‘Mix three cups of water and 1tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Work through wet hair, wait five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Follow with shampoo and conditioner.’
Smell lovely for longer
Dab a little Vaseline on the areas where you apply perfume, and your scent will stick fast and last all day.
Tackle uneven skin tone
To reduce pigmentation, try this face mask suggested by Dr MediSpa. Mix 1tbsp chickpea flour, ½tsp turmeric, ½tsp honey and 1tsp yogurt to make a spreadable paste. Chill for 45 minutes, then apply. Leave for an hour and remove with warm water. Beware, turmeric stains so use an old flannel!
Soothing spuds
Sore eyes? Beauty expert Sonia Bainbridge (rawbeautylab.com) says treat your eyes… with slices of potato. She explains, ‘Vitamins A and C, along with naturally occurring enzymes, deliver anti-inflammatory effects, and they contain a skin-lightening enzyme called catecholase that brightens skin over time.’
SOS face refresh
Skin expert Abi Oleck (abi-o.com) says try this DIY cold therapy to stimulate blood flow and reduce superficial lines and wrinkles. ‘Put two spoons in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Apply a hydrating serum and place spoons on your face. Massage in an upwards direction to enjoy the cooling effects.’
DIY heel care
Painful, cracked heels? Make a foot mask from household ingredients,
