Top 15 Beauty Hacks Using Stuff From Your Kitchen

This is a fun one. None of these are professional skin care product replacements, but some pack a punch. Read on for our top 15 beauty hacks using ingredients we bet you have in your kitchen. Some of these are even fun in a pinch!

1. Honey Face Mask: Apply a thin layer of honey to your face for moisturizing and soothing benefits.
2. Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub: Mix equal parts sugar and olive oil to create a natural exfoliating scrub for smoother skin.
3. Cucumber Eye Pads: Place sliced cucumbers on your closed eyes to reduce puffiness and refresh tired eyes.
4. Baking Soda Teeth Whitening: Create a paste using baking soda and water, then brush your teeth gently for a natural whitening effect.
5. Coconut Oil Makeup Remover: Use coconut oil to remove makeup while moisturizing the skin gently.
6. Green Tea Ice Cubes: Freeze brewed green tea into ice cubes and rub them on your face to reduce inflammation and tighten pores.
7. Lemon Juice Hair Highlights: Apply freshly squeezed lemon juice to your hair and sit in the sun for natural, sun-kissed highlights.
8. Aloe Vera Sunburn Soother: Apply fresh aloe vera gel to sunburned skin to soothe and moisturize.
9. Oatmeal Face Scrub: Mix ground oatmeal with honey and water to create a gentle exfoliating scrub for sensitive skin.
10. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine brown sugar and coconut oil to make a lip scrub for smooth and soft lips.
11. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner: Dilute apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a toner to balance the skin's pH and control oiliness.
12. Coffee Grounds Cellulite Treatment: Mix used coffee grounds with coconut oil and massage onto areas prone to cellulite to improve the appearance of dimpled skin.
13. Yogurt Hair Mask: Apply plain yogurt to your hair as a deep conditioning treatment to add shine and moisture.
14. Witch Hazel Face Mist: Mix witch hazel with water in a spray bottle and use it as a refreshing face mist to soothe and tone the skin.
15. Olive Oil Cuticle Treatment: Massage olive oil onto your cuticles to soften and nourish them for healthier-looking nails.

The next time you are in the mood for a DIY beauty night and don't have your favorite products available, print out our list and try some of our DIY beauty hacks. The recipes are gentle but work. It's important to realize these are no substitutes for professional skin care products, but they will definitely make for a fun evening with the girls or just a night in pampering yourself. You may never look at these household products the same again.