On a budget? Products you can buy in supermarkets might be cheaper but they are also often packed with chemicals and hormones disruptors, which is not good for your health on the long run. It’s always best to choose pure, high-quality products and buy fewer of them, than it is to load up on cheap cosmetics.
The issue is, cosmetics and skin care products can be very expensive, especially if you like to buy high quality items. By embracing our money-saving beauty tips, you can save money by reducing the overall number of products you use, nurture your health and get a glowing skin.
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Coconut Oil Can Replace 4 Products
Coconut oil has many uses and is a great natural beauty product to save money. We usually use a jar in 4 to 6 months using the product daily.
– You can use it to moisturise dry skin (it’s great to deep-moisturise your legs after shaving or waxing).
– Add it to your homemade face mask for a glowing skin.
– It’s a great makeup remover (just use a small amount on a cotton pad and gently remove your make up).
– Deep-condition your hair. It’s the only thing we use as a hair mask and it’s honestly amazing. Apply generously on your ends before bed and leave it all night. Wash your hair in the morning and enjoy how smooth it is.
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Coffee Grinds Make The Best Scrub
To create a free body scrub, mix in leftover coffee grinds with coconut oil or olive oil and use in the shower for a free pamper session.
If you’re not a coffee drinker, buying coffee grinds will still cost you less than buying a scrub which usually cost around £12. You could also use sugar but coffee is particularly efficient at reducing stretch marks, cellulite and at making your skin amazingly smooth.
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Don’t Bin Your Mascara Brush
Expensive mascaras usually cost more due to the brush design, not the actual mascara. Once you’ve finished your high-end mascara, wash the brush and reuse it with a cheaper brand’s formula.
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Make The Most Of Your Cream Tubes
Who haven’t spent 2 long minutes trying to squeeze some product out of your nearly-empty tube? Cut the top of your tubes with scissors and scoop the product into a plastic pot instead. This avoids wasting any of your cream or make-up sticking to the sides of the tube.
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Get More Out Of Your Foundation Or Bronzer
The trick is to buy a slightly darker tint than you’d normally wear for your foundation or self-tanner and then mix it with a moisturiser to extend its life. It’ll give you a nice glow and you won’t run out as fast.
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Choose Bar Soaps Over Liquid Soap
Bar Soaps are a lot cheaper than liquid soap. They also last a lot longer, 4 to 6 months vs a couple, which means it creates less waste and it’s great for the environment. Bar soaps smell amazing and will diffuse their scent in your bathroom.
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Use Baby Powder As Dry Shampoo
Dry Shampoo is great to wash your hair less often, as it will absorb the oil on your scalp. You’ll use less of your shampoo which is great, but there is more.
Most of the dry shampoos you can buy use talc or baby powder combined with a fragrance so you can use regular or unscented baby powder for the same effect. Sprinkle a light dusting of powder on your hair and comb it in through to your roots. Keep combing until you can’t see the powder anymore.
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Get Rid Of Black Heads At Home
Mix the juice of half a lemon with a tea spoon of honey. Spread the mixture on the black heads prone areas (nose, chin and forehead).
Leave it on your face for 5 minutes, then wash it with cold water. Some people will be able to see an instant improvement but others will need to wait a few weeks to see results, depending on your skin type.
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Make Your Own Face Mask
Good quality face masks cost a fortune and you usually go through the pot in a couple of months if your have a demanding skin. The good news is you can make your own face mask with simple, natural ingredients found in your kitchen and adapt it to your skin needs (hydrate, remove excess oil, tighten pores). Additionally, your mask won’t contain any added chemicals and it’s better for your skin. Click here to see how to make your own face mask.