5 Beauty Supplies Found in Your Kitchen

You may have noticed by reading the other articles that a lot of hair products I use are actually food related. For example: organic oils, fruits, honey, etc. Using the healthiest products on your hair and skin can tend to be expensive. One of the best ways to be cost effective is by using food items.
So here is a list of 10 hair and beauty supplies you can find in your kitchen or easily access in the grocery store:

Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is a great moisturizer for your hair and skin. It is among the few oils that can actually penetrate the hair shaft and the skin. This means moisture without the greasy feeling later.
Tip 1: If you have oily skin, try cleansing with olive oil. One of the most common misconceptions about oily skin is that they need to be exfoliated more often, when in fact, it's the opposite. If you moisturize your skin well, it won't overproduce its own oils. Thus, less breakouts!
Tip 2: Add some olive oil to your favorite conditioner to bump up the moisture content.


Coconut Oil

Extra Virgin coconut oil is one of my favorites. It's super light, can also be absorbed into the hair shaft  and is usually made in a solid form which is great for easy application to the hair and scalp. Coconut oil is also high in lauric acid which kills unwanted microbes on your scalp like dust mites. Over time, using this oil on your scalp can reduce the amount of hair that you shed and help to retain length.
Tip: One of the ways I control dandruff is by applying a little bit of coconut oil on my scalp once or twice a week after a cleansing.

Honey

Honey is one of my staple deep treatment ingredients. It is a natural humectant which means it pulls in moisture from the surroundings and retains the moisture as well. This is great news for your hair.
Tip 1: try adding some honey and oil to your favorite conditioner to make a kick ass deep treatment. Your hair will behave really well, be more manageable, and you'll see less frizz.
Tip 2: mix honey and oil meal together for a gentle scrub for your face. You'll be able to exfoliate and moisturize your skin at the same time.


Yogurt

Plain organic yogurt makes for a great protein treatment for your hair. This is especially good since protein treatments that are actually good can be some of the moist pricey hair products to buy.
Tip: Try mixing yogurt with honey and/or your favorite oil to make a great protein treatment for your hair. This mixture is also great for people with straighter or wavy hair as well.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Probably among the most surprising products is apple cider vinegar. It's actually a great gentle cleanser for your hair and scalp and removes dirt without stripping your hair. It also gives your hair a great shine. Although it is vinegar and may have a harsh smell, it does go away when you rinse it out.
Tip: Try diluting the apple cider vinegar and pouring it into a spray bottle. Spritz your scalp with the mixture and gently massage your scalp for about a minute. This can be a great alternative for shampoo washes.