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How to: pore strips. 3 Multi-Use Beauty Ingredients That Won’t Break the Bank. I don’t know about all of you, but I am definitely not made of money.

3 Multi-Use Beauty Ingredients That Won’t Break the Bank

If I was, I would be buying every fabulous beauty product on the market! Fortunately, it’s easier than you think to get gorgeous on the cheap: Here are three DIY beauty ingredients that I believe can take the place of any expensive beauty product you own. The best part? All three are probably in your kitchen right now! 1. I feel like this is obvious, but for those of you who don’t know, olive oil is fantastic for you! Olive oil is part of the oil cleansing method. 2. Apple cider vinegar is definitely a powerhouse ingredient! It can be used as a rinse after shampooing your hair. 3. My favorite multi-use product is definitely oatmeal! Oatmeal is a great gentle exfoliator. Final Tips And there you have it – three natural beauty ingredients you can find in your own kitchen!

A few tips on choosing quality ingredients: If you want to try out olive oil, I recommend getting virgin olive oil, cold pressed. Thoughts? 11 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes for Summer. Photo: iStockPhoto.com Summer is officially in full swing and with it comes cute shorts, hot weather and hopefully some time spent at the nearest pool, beach or lake.

11 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes for Summer

However, all that summer fun can unfortunately give our skin and hair a beating. Beauty treatments from spas can help, but usually cost a lot of money, which isn’t ideal for most college students. That’s why I compiled a list of some do-it-yourself beauty treatments that can keep you looking your best all summer long. The best part? Face It’s important to stick with a strict skin routine- even during the summer. Body Have some milk in your fridge that’s about to expire? Hair For an easy and natural deep conditioner, blend 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and the whites from one egg. What do you think? Are you a fan of DIY beauty? Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try.

Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead.

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try

It’s clear that college students are stressed right now, and with that stress comes the need for relaxation. And what better way to unwind than by pampering yourself and indulging in some me-time? Of course, as college students, we can’t all afford to shell out for a trip to a high-end spa. So how do you get all the benefits of a spa treatment without the hefty cost? 1. Photo Credit Olive oil isn’t just for cooking — it’s great for your hair, too! To give your hair a conditioning treatment, massage about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your hair and scalp.

Next, take a warm, damp towel and wrap it around your head and treated hair (“turban” it). Finally, rinse out the olive oil with shampoo. 2. The secret? To create the mask, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of nutmeg. 3. Photo Credit. & 6 super-weird beauty tricks that work wonders The Beauty Gypsy.