Top DIY skincare hacks Brits swear by - as Katie Piper shares secret to healthy skin
Brits admit they use these 20 bizarre skincare hacks - which predominantly use natural ingredients you can find your cupboard at home. They include placing teabags on puffy eyes, using egg yolk to treat rough skin and even applying baking soda as an exfoliant.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed a series of interesting DIY cosmetics, such as using avocado as a face scrub, hand treatments made out of strawberries and applying green tea as a rinse for skin. Others use lemon juice to brighten skin, indulge in oatmeal baths and apply yoghurt as a facemask, all with the aim of achieving healthier skin.
As many as 15% revealed they use these hacks at least once a week, and 7% admitted they are happy to try 'anything' which will improve their appearance.
The research was commissioned by laundry detergent brand Surcare, which has appointed Katie Piper OBE as their brand and wellness consultant, to encourage people to not overlook the impact clothes can have when touching your skin.
She said: "When you think about how often our skin is in contact with clothing, bedding and towels, it becomes clear that skincare doesn't start in the bathroom, it starts with what touches your skin every day.
"When we wash our clothes, traces of the detergent can remain in the fibres, and those fabrics stay in close contact with our skin for much of the day. In many ways, fabric acts as our second skin, so how we care for it really matters.
"Small, thoughtful choices - like using dermatologically approved laundry products - can help support your skin without adding complexity or risk."
The study found three in 10 use DIY hacks as they have natural ingredients, 19% to avoid harsh chemicals and 21% because they are cheaper than store-bought products.
It comes as the average participant admitted to spending £146 a year on skincare products. This increases to £205 for Millennials - the highest of any generation - compared to just £80 for Boomers.
Mainly, they are used to prevent skin issues (49%), however 33% use them for a sense of self-care and wellbeing, while nearly one in 20 (four%) turn to them because influencers and celebrities do.
In total, 56% of those polled have experienced a skin issue or condition, such as eczema, dermatitis, acne or sensitive skin.
Using skincare products such as creams or serums (48%) is the most common method to try and help with these issues, followed by drinking more water (45%) or getting prescription medication from a doctor (36%).
While 26% use supplements, 24% have tried changing their diet - and 30% have switched laundry detergent to improve skin health.
Yet more than half (52%) don't consider what laundry detergent they use as part of their skincare routine to avoid irritation, and only 75% are confident their detergent is suitable for the health of skin.
Despite this, participants on average spend just under 16 hours in contact with fabrics a day, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
Katie Piper, speaking in partnership with Surcare, added: "From toothpaste on spots to apply honey as a face mask, people often experiment with different beauty trends in the hope of better skin, but I've learned that true care is usually found in simple, everyday choices that support your wellbeing over time."
"For me, that includes thinking beyond traditional skincare - I've always believed in simple, preventative care, and sometimes it's not about adding more products, but trying to remove irritation.
"Choosing laundry formulations that are kind to skin, without fragrances, dyes or enzymes, is just as important as the skincare you apply directly."
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