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Perfect skin we’re all on the never-ending quest for it.

If you’re looking to invest in your skin care game this year, we have you covered.

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Use laxatives for oily skin

Milk of magnesia has an obvious effect on your body when ingested.

However, it can also serve a purpose when applied topically.

This laxative draws moisture into the body, according toMedical News Today.

Woman moisturizing face

However, it’s recommended that you use this trick sparingly.

As dermatologist Joshua Zeichner toldToday, “True makeup primers are engineered to do their job.

A 2013reviewpublished in the Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products showed thathoneyis antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Honey on a table

The antibacterial properties within honey help rid your pores of dirt, delivering smooth and bouncy skin.

Honey must be raw or unfiltered so that deliver the desired natural glow to your skin.

According toHealthline, consuming dairy may negatively impact your skin.

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However, using it topically can have the opposite effect.

Milk contains lactic acid, as well as vitamins and biotin (viaIPSY).

Forget cucumbers try potatoes

Potatoes aren’t just used in your air fryer anymore.

Potato slices on eyes

Believe it or not, raw potatoes and potato juice have a ton of skin care benefits.

Apart from potentially treating discoloration, potatoes may have acne-fighting benefits as well.

This may help ease inflamed acne and mitigate the pain that comes along with it.

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Enter: placenta products.

Admittedly, research on this trend is limited.

Now,relax we’re not telling you to go outside and stick a snail on your face.

Watermelon cut in half

Instead, why not try one of the manybrandsthat have begun to incorporate this ingredient into their products?

Snail mucin’s hyaluronic acid components help to lock in moisture at the skin’s barrier.

Snail mucin is also said to contain anti-inflammatory properties that soothe skin irritation.

Snail sitting on container

Moisturize with cooking oil

Oil really just makes everything better … including your skin.

Some people also swear by using cooking oil in place of makeup remover (viaVice).

And the best part?

Pouring olive oil

It’s already sitting in your pantry.

This gives it the ability to halt the growth of bacteria.

Firm your skin with bee venom

We save the bees, and they save us right back.

Bees on a flower

Melittin is often present in everything fromeye creamstolip plumpers.

Bee venom is also thought to increase collagen production, according toMarie Claire.

And we’re willing to bet you have some taking up space in your fridge as we speak.

Woman washing face

This means egg whites are useful in eliminating blackheads, clogged pores, and dead skin.

Collagen is responsible for giving skin a more youthful, plump, and healthy glow.

For centuries, Korean skin care experts have been touting the benefits offace slappingor “slapping therapy.”

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