Garlic
This one shocked me, too. I’m accustomed to using garlic internally for flavoring in my Italian dishes and also for its antibiotic properties during illness. What I didn’t know was that if you mix a little minced garlic with warm olive oil and soak your nails for a few minutes it will make then rock hard! I know this to be fact because I tried it. Now as with most things, moderation is key. I was so overjoyed to finally have naturally strong nails that I began soaking for far too long and made my nails sore so use this remedy with caution.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
I saved the very best for last. People who know me know that I consider this one “my precious”. If I had to spend my last dollar for one product to do it all, it would be spent on extra virgin coconut oil. This is truly one stop shopping. I use EVCO as a moisturizer when my hair is dry. I use it as a lotion all over when I’m just stepping out of the bath. It has antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and anti-inflammatory. This means that stubborn athlete’s foot patch that just won’t go away will be taken care of while you’re moisturizing your skin to keep it soft and hydrated. I’ve also used it for diaper rash, hemorrhoids, and to make my own vaginal suppositories for yeast infections.
In addition to these external uses, I use it internally when I have sinus infections or viruses. I just take a tablespoon of the oil and chase it with 6 to 8 oz. of orange juice. I also use it in place of butter. It’s a lot healthier, has tons of health benefits, and makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich!
So there you have it. These products cover all of your beauty needs from head to toe for a fraction of the price. So as you run out of the drug store products that are laden with chemicals why not gradually begin to incorporate some products from your kitchen to replace them? Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.