Day 52: Homemade Makeover - If It's Good Enough To Clean The Kettle, It's Good Enough To Clean My Face.

When I was in the midst of my pre-teenage years, the importance of skin quality (preferably minus acne) was at its peak. Having attended deportment classes where the teachings ranged from make-up application to looking after your hair, I learnt about skin care. 
I remember my sister teasing me one day as I laid down with my naturally made skin scrub that I'd been shown how to make. Ingredients included: oats, banana, yoghurt and honey. Having watched me mix these ingredients together and then smear it over my face, my sister had asked what the hell I was doing. "It's going to give me amazing skin" I quipped. "It looks like breakfast" she replied.

Two new friends who thought
their talents would never be combined

Well, on day 52 my favourite daily facial scrub ran out. A desperate decision was made: I  would revisit my homemade facial scrub skills. Having no bananas (because they are extortionate!) I went with a method my MIL (mother-in-law) had told me about. Initially when she shared this concoction I politely declined as I loved my daily scrub and there was no point introducing a (very strange) substitute. But my challenge requires no new cosmetics other than my critically defined items of foundation and mascara. MIL's ingredients are a simple face wash (TICK!) and bi-carbonate soda (eerrr... TICK!).

Looks dodgy doesn't it.

Bi-carb soda is usually reserved for cake making but is also an incredible enviro friendly cleaning agent. For shiny results try it on the inside and outside of your kettle today! Knowing this, I gave it a crack.

Results? Not bad. The mixture felt creamy on my skin and fresh after removing with a warm-water-wet face towel. Give it a go... if you are feeling desperate.