You may be surprised by how many everyday natural items can be used for health and beauty purposes. Many items in your kitchen can be used as supplements for healthier skin, odor control, and hygiene.

Take a look at these six simple ingredients that could change your daily beauty routine.

1. Extra virgin olive oil

This substance is a jack of all trades; it comes in handy for so many beauty and household uses. You can apply olive oil to dry skin as a moisturizer, restore the gleam to your hair by massaging it into your scalp before a shower, and remove makeup with it.

If your cuticles are dry, dab some olive oil onto your fingernails to restore their shine. The slick and hydrating contents in olive oil make it safe for you to use in bath products and facial wash. You can mix it with a variety of fragrance oils to create a relaxing aromatherapy experience. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 6, 2013 @ 7:20 pm