In this fact-paced lifestyle, there is barely any time left to take care of ourselves. There are so many things one has to complete each day, so many tasks to check off, places to visit, projects to complete and people to meet. We always are on a lookout for anything that makes the task at hand, easier.

So, here are a few tips and tricks to save you time and money!

• Green Tea: Apart from improving brain function and improving fat burning, green tea is widely known to help reduce dark circles under the eyes and eliminate redness and swelling. It helps to reduce inflammation and cuts the risk of cancer. There are so many skin and beautty products that contain the essence of green tea, this only shows how beneficial it is to improve the overall skin health. Green tea helps to prevent psoriasis, skin inflammation, oiliness in skin and even slows down aging.
• Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is one of my most used natural beauty products. It also has numerous beauty benefits and best of all - it has a long shelf-life. Coconut oil can be used as a makeup-remover, and also to moisturize the body as it is rich in fatty acids, making it an effective moisturizer. It makes your skin soft and radiant. Since coconut oil is in a semisolid state at room temperature, it can also be used as a balm for the lips, this is an excellent remedy for chapped lips. The downside may be that it may clog pores.
• Cold Water : Yes, something as simple as cold water can help enhance your beauty and up your skin game to the next level. Regularly washing your face with cold water helps to slow down the  process of aging and helps to avoid wrinkles on your face. Cold water helps to tighten and protect the pores that gets opened up when the skin is exposed to the sun's harmful rays and thus helps to prevent the skin from sun damage. It also helps to improve circulation and wakes you up. Cold water closes your pores and reduces puffiness and also soothes your eyes. Cold water also acts as a great skin toner.
• Oatmeal : Oatmeal helps to reduce skin-irritation and inflammation. It is also used for getting rid of acne as it soothes the skin. Oatmeal helps to reduce clogged pores and also exfoliates the skin. Oatmeal also aides acne treatment. For an oatmeal bath, sprinkle your bath water with some baking soda and uncooked oatmeal. Soak in the bath water for about 15 minutes or so and then pat yourself dry and apply some moisturizer while your skin is damp. Use colloidal oatmeal products as they are gentle and don't cause allergies or irritation.
• Shea Butter : This natural ingredient is very widely used in skin and beauty products. It is loaded with fatty acids and hence is used to soften the skin. It also helps to prevent skin-inflammation and itching. It does not cause skin allergy often which makes it suitable even for sensitive skin types. Shea butter can be used to condition, soothe and tone your skin. Apart from moisturizing the skin, it can also act as an excellent moisturizer for the hair. It is also said that shea butter, which is a seed oil is much better than coconut oil, which is a fruit oil and may cause clogging of pores.
• Tea Tree Oil : Tea Tree Oil is mild and does not cause excessive dryness of skin. It prevents acne, treats cuts, scars, improves the overall hair health and prevents skin disorders. It is greatly known for its anti-septic properties. It helps attain glowing skin and prevents acne as it contains anti-microbial properties. Tea tree oil helps prevent hair fall and dandruff as well. Always look for 100% tea tree oil while buying and store it in a cool,dry place.
• Aloe Vera : Due to its soothing and cooling properties, aloe vera is an excellent remedy for sunburns. It also helps to moisturize the skin and prevents skin aging. It also helps to reduce acne and lightens blemishes and scars. Due to all these wonderful benefits, it is extensively used in many beauty products.