5 Budget-Friendly DIY Beauty Hacks

So Christmas has come and gone once again, leaving you with a few extra kgs and a scarily depleted bank account. (No? Just me?) Well, while luxe beauty treatments are all well and good, we’re here to tell you you can achieve the same results for a fraction of the price, just by taking a closer look at your pantry. To help you save the pennies and look after the pounds, we’ve done some trawling (and a bit of taste testing – hello brown sugar) to round up a handful of the best DIY beauty treatments. No chemistry degree required.

Brown Sugar & Coconut Oil Body Scrub

Ingredients: Brown sugar, coconut oil

The low down: This genius body scrub is easy-as-pie to whip up at home, makes the perfect gift, and not only softens, smooths and hydrates your bod, it smells like heaven.

Pro-tip: Beat it, don’t eat it.

For the full recipe, click here perrysplate

Source: Perry's Plate

Hydrating Hair Mask

Ingredients: Eggs, coconut oil, olive oil

The low down: The protein in raw eggs is said to rebuild the hair and repair split ends. Olive oil is a natural conditioner for healthy, soft tresses, and coconut oil increases shine, and is packed full of vitamins purported to help you reach Rapunzel-like lengths.

Pro-tip: cover with cling wrap or a plastic shower cap, then wrap in a warm towel to help the mask penetrate your hair.

For the full recipe, click here bellafitnessblog

Source: Bella Fitness

Whipped Body Butter

Ingredients: Coconut oil (surprise surprise), Shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil

The low down: Chemical-free, packaging-free and cheap as chips, this body butter is full of skin-nurturing goodness.

Pro-tip: Customise the butter with your favourite essential oil.

For the full recipe, watch the video here Trash is for Tossers

Source: Trash is for Tossers

Pore Clarifying Face Mask

Ingredients: Baking soda, lemon juice

The low down: This super simple DIY mask contains just TWO ingredients, and promises to smooth the skin and even out your skin tone, naturally.

Pro-tip: As with any new treatment, take it easy until you know how your skin will react. Start with a few minutes each time, before building up to the recommended 20 mins.

For the full recipe, click here Beets 'n Bones

Source: Beets ‘n Bones

Peppermint Mocha Lip Scrub (and Balm)

Ingredients: Coconut oil (are you convinced yet?), coffee grounds, cocoa powder, brown sugar, peppermint essential oil

The low down: This all-natural lip scrub smells like peppermint choc chip (!) and gently softens and smooths your smackers. The lip balm is also free from beeswax.

Pro-tip: This scrub and balm duo makes the cutest gift for a foodie friend.

For the full recipe, click here The Happy Housewife

Source: The Happy Housewife