7 Resourceful Beauty Hacks That Will Save You A Fortune

In recent years, the global beauty and personal care industry has been valued at a staggering figure of $500 billion. Part of what that statistic tells us is just how much people around the world are willing to spend on beauty products!

It seems like everyone has a “miracle” or “must-have” product they want to sell you these days. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype, or to feel like there’s no way to avoid spending a fortune if you want quality beauty products.

But in today’s post, I hope to change that mindset by offering up a collection of inexpensive, DIY beauty hacks! May these hacks remind you that no matter what’s going on in the beauty industry, there are still plenty of affordable hacks you can use to look and feel your best. :-)

7 Affordable DIY Beauty Hacks

1. Tape Away Wrinkles

Sleeping with you face pressed into your pillows and blankets can contribute to wrinkles in a big way. But as strange as it might seem, you can use tape to guard against wrinkles while you sleep!

Just apply a piece of clear medical tape over wrinkles to keep them smooth overnight. If used regularly, this tip can actually help prevent wrinkles from deepening over time.

2. Coffee Supply Manicure

No time for a manicure? If you have a few coffee- and tea-making supplies handy, you can give yourself a quick DIY treatment that will leave your hands and nails soft and clean!

Mix a bit of sugar with lemon juice and honey, then use the mixture as a scrub to clean and soften your hands. Rinse your hands clean, then use a wooden coffee stirrer to push back your cuticles. Done!

3. Tea For Puffy Eyes

Have a couple of green tea bags handy? Use them to treat puffy eyes in a flash! Start by wetting a couple of green tea bags with water, then place them in fridge to chill for a while.

Take the chilled tea bags out of the fridge and place them over your eyes. Rest that way for 10-15 minutes to reduce puffiness significantly.

4. Cinnamon For Plump Lips

Beauty blogger Michelle Phan swears by cinnamon as a lip-plumping agent. For fuller lips, rub some moistened cinnamon over your lips before applying your lip color.

5. Lemon For Cracked Heels

My heels have always been prone to dryness and cracking, and I’ve tried all sorts of beauty hacks and remedies to try and soften them up. And surprisingly enough, there’s a trick involving half a lemon that works extremely well! Simply juice half a lemon, and apply the lemon peel to your heal. Secure with a sock, and relax for 15-20 minutes. Your heels will be soft and hydrated in no time!

6. Sea Salt Hair Detox

If your hair is looking a bit limp or dull, it could be due to hair product buildup. One of the easiest fixes for buildup is to add a small handful of sea salt to your regular shampoo! The salt will help dissolve and scrub away residue from your hair products, leaving your hair clean and super soft.

7. Coffee Facial Mask

Here’s a creative way to make use of coffee grounds. Coffee, thanks to its astringent effects and nourishing antioxidants, can make a great toning facial treatment! Just mix a handful of coffee grounds with enough milk to form a paste.

Apply the coffee “mask” to your skin, then relax for about 20 minutes or so. Rinse clean with warm water, and admire your toned and brightened skin!