Kitchen extras that willmake YOU gorgeous!

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Harness the beautifying benefits of leftover ingredients from a recipe, or from produce that’s on its last legs, by using them in these spa-inspired DIY treatments that pamper from head to toe

Even if it’s lost its crunch, the veggie is packed with anti-inflammatory properties that calm the redness and itch-iness that come with inflamed skin. For even speedier results, mix with skin-soothing and moisturizing aloe. n TRY IT! Puree 2 stalks of celery in a blender. Strain, then mix the liquid with 1⁄4 cup of aloe vera gel. Rub onto irritated skin and let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for two weeks.

Nix rashy skin with celery

Thicken hair with bananasOverripe bananas aren’t just good for banana bread; used topically, their amino acids have been shown to increase the diameter of individual hairs and boost blood flow to follicles to encourage healthy growth. “And the fruit’s vitamins and minerals strengthen strands at the root to thwart shedding,” says dermatologist Debra Jaliman, M.D. Use them with olive oil (it hydrates) and honey (a humectant that enhances shine) for instantly full, lustrous locks. n TRY IT! Mix half of a mashed banana with 1 Tbs. of olive oil and 1 Tbs. of honey. Apply to damp hair from roots to ends. Let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse.

A bruised apple may look ugly, but it’ll leave you looking gorgeous, thanks to its vitamin C and malic acid, which brighten skin and boost cell turnover to reveal even-toned skin. Add exfoliating sugar and lightening lemon juice to boost the benefits. n TRY IT! Puree 1 apple in a blender; strain. Mix the liquid with 2 Tbs. of sugar and 1 Tbs. of lemon juice. Rub onto damp skin. Let sit 5 minutes; rinse.

Leftover pumpkin puree? Its zinc regulates oil production and its alpha hydroxy acids

unclog pores. Add to skin-healing coconut water to

reduce breakouts fast. n TRY IT! Mix 1 Tbs. of

pumpkin puree and 1 Tbs. of coconut water. Rub onto

skin and rinse after 2 minutes.

Banish bacne with pumpkin

Firm crepiness with egg whitesIf you only used the yolks to make that chocolate pie, don’t fret! Egg whites are packed with proteins that have a tightening effect on skin, while their amino acids pro-mote collagen and elas-tin production to help lax areas look more taut, says Dr. Jaliman. Pair with yogurt (its lactic acid gently exfo-liates) for smoother skin in a flash. n TRY IT! Mix 1 egg white with 1 Tbs. of plain yogurt. Apply to saggy skin spots like the chest and neck. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Diminish discoloration with apples

Used tea bags de-puff eyes Placed over the eyes, the astringent tannic acid left over in tea bags flushes trapped fluids and toxins to instantly reduce inflammation.

Before you throw it away...Brewed coffee grounds soften skin When mas-saged onto rough heels or parched patches, the fine coffee grounds slough away the dead, dry layer for smoother skin in seconds.

Juiced citrus brightens nails Wedges of freshly squeezed oranges, lemons and limes contain citric acid, which can be rubbed onto nails to reduce discoloration.

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