A THRIFTY beauty buff has shared how she tackled her oily skin and clogged pores without forking out a fortune on fancy skincare.
Natural beauty lover Candice took to TikTok to reveal how a popular cupboard essential drastically improved the complexion of her skin – and you can snap it up from Asda for less tan £2.
According to the brunette stunner, who claimed to haven’t washed her face in a whopping two years, she swears by honey – yes, you heard that right.
It is thought that honey has numerous benefits when applied directly to your face, including reducing bacteria, exfoliating, and speeding up the healing process, among others.
Experts have said that raw honey is packed with components beneficial for your skin, especially if you have acne or autoimmune skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, Healthline reported.
Raw honey is also a natural exfoliator, which means that applying it to your face removed dry, dull skin and reveals a new glow underneath.
Raving about the purse-friendly buy, Candice told her 101k followers that by ditching regular face wash for the more natural approach has ”healed” her skin.
”This what it used to look like – super oily, with a bunch of clogged pores,” she said, sharing a snap of her face before the at-home treatment.
She went on in the informative clip: ”Our skin produces its own natural oils called sebum, which is there to maintain a healthy skin moisture barrier and it’s also antibacterial.
”But when we’re washing our face in the morning and at night, and just using overall harsh generic skincare, we’re completely stripping our skin of its moisture.
”So to counteract that, it’s gonna produce even more sebum – and that’s what’s going to give us that oily look,” said Candice who noted that sebum isn’t the issue – it’s the overproduction of it.
Instead of sticking to regular high street skincare, the thrifty beauty buff swears by raw honey which she applies to her face a few times a week.
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Once done, she will rinse her face with water and complete the routine by applying beef tallow to moisturise – one of the latest beauty trends to take the internet by storm.
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The anti-inflammation properties can aid those who suffer from redness, irritation, and acne.
“As you age, the skin produces less of certain lipids, which can lead to volume loss, skin dullness, and laxity accentuating the signs of aging,” added Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Modern Dermatology.
“Topical lipids (or fats) can support the deeper skin structures as they hydrate the skin and improve skin barrier function.”
Beef tallow contains vitamins A, D, E, and K that help the anti-aging process antioxidants, like omega-3 fatty acids, which can fight free radicals.
Influencer Hannah Bronfman also gushed about the benefits of the dry skin remedy.
“My skin loves it and soaks it right up. It’s super moisturizing and seems a bit greasy, but my skin is literally glowing in the morning,” she told Glamour.
“I find myself using less active serums as well because the bovine is so nutrient-dense.”
Candice shared on her page: ”I really like it because it’s very gentle on my skin without irritating it.”
She went on in the caption: ”Your skin absorbs everything we put onto it so if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t rub it all over your skin!
”Also don’t forget that skincare comes from the INSIDE too!”
‘That is what we love to see’
Since being posted on the platform, the clip has racked up more than 140k views and close to 2,300 likes in less than 24 hours.
Over a dozen people flooded to comments, where one thrifty beauty fan said: ”This is what we love to see.”
Someone else was keen to give the natural approach a go too, writing: ”I want to try the honey!”
‘You have beautiful skin,” a third chimed in.