5 Summer Beauty Hacks You Need to Know

Summer is almost upon us, which means it's time to get ready for underarm sweat stains, cracked and dry heels, flyaway hair and many other seasonal style conundrums. Here are some crafty, unexpected and totally effective beauty hacks to help you stay put-together this summer. 

Cucumber +  Tomato Toner

Benefit: Small and tightened pores.

Procedure: Mix cucumber juice and tomato pulp. Apply as a toner using cotton balls. Leave for 10 minutes then wash with warm water.

Aside from treating large and open pores, tomatoes help prevent signs of aging and act as a natural sunscreen that prevents sunburn. With this formula, you can enjoy your time under the sun without worrying about your skin.

Lime + Coconut Body Scrub

Benefit: Smooth and moisturised skin.

Procedure: Mix coconut oil, shredded coconut, plain white sugar and lime juice. Use as a body scrub before rinsing and showering.

Being a natural and gentle, coconut helps remove dead cells and prevents flakiness. And as well as helping to moisturise and hydrate skin, it leaves it smelling great.

Honey + Banana + Lemon Face Mask

Benefit: Extraordinary summer glow.

Procedure: Peel off a banana and mash it. Combine it with honey and lemon juice then apply to face for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Bananas are filled with vitamins and minerals, which help nourish, smoothen and brighten the skin. By mixing some with honey, you help absorb and retain moisture, making your skin hydrated. The added lemon juice gives an extra brightening and lightening property.

Keep Your Blonde Bright With Olive Oil

Benefit: Soft and shiny hair.

Procedure: Massage olive oil into hair. Wrap hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it for about an hour. Rinse then shampoo.

Olive oil can help repair the damage caused by those summer activities, leaving us with healthy hair that’s soft and shiny.

Smooth Your Feet With A Potato

Benefit: Smoother and softer feet.

Procedure: Just grab a potato! Cut it in half, and coat it in coarse sea salt. Scrub it on the bottom and sides of your feet an instant exfoliator. 

Instead of hitting the nail salon for weekly pedis, potato has anti-oxidant properties that can help treat dry skin while soothing and softening the skin on your feet. This concoction will make you feel relaxed and ready for another day of summer adventure.