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Kitchen cupboard clearout facial

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April 03, 2025

There's nothing in! How many times have we all said that. But you'd be surprised at the number of kitchen cupboard staples - think milk, eggs and sugar - that can be used as skincare when used correctly, meaning you can recreate spa treatments at home without stepping a foot outside.

Kitchen cupboard clearout facial

"Sugar or salt can make an ideal ingredient for exfoliating body scrubs, egg whites can be a great base for face masks and coconut oil can be used for massages," says Tracey Archer, natural beauty expert and spa manager at Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord's Castle All-Inclusive Resort (wyndhamgrandbarbados.com).

WHAT HAVE YOU GOT IN?

Tracey talks us through the top ingredients to rummage for...

Sugar: This can act as an exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells when gently rubbed against the skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth.

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