Kale is primarily a food. However, if you have kale scraps (hard stems or very wilted leaves) that are no longer edible, you can use them to create your cosmetics instead of throwing them away to the trash.

Kale is too valuable to throw away. It is a very nutritious vegetable and a true superfood. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, proteins and phytochemicals and can therefore strengthen the immune system.

Scientific studies show that the consumption of kale has a fundamentally positive effect on health. Kale-based cosmetics can also do something really good for your skin. We will show you how you can make a mask, a toner and a peel with the leftover kale you have in the kitchen and in a completely natural way without adding artificial additives.

With kale and other products you use to make your cosmetics, It is important that you opt for organic ingredients so as not to expose yourself to chemical-synthetic pesticides. Above all, the honey for the mask should be high-quality natural honey, as much as possible.

Kale (or other kale) face mask

Face masks help hydrate your skin, but conventional industrial products contain petroleum-derived ingredients that are often questionable. You can easily make a hydrating facial mask with natural ingredients, such as kale, that you have left over from a recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chopped kale
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Elaboration:

1. Chop the kale and then place it in a bowl.
2. Mix honey, coconut milk and lemon juice separately by hand.
3. Add the kale and mix with the remaining ingredients.
4. Apply the prepared face mask to your face (avoid the eye area) and leave it on for about 10 minutes.
5. After that time, you can remove the mask with warm water.

Facial toner with kale or kale discards

a tonic It should completely remove makeup residue from the face and moisturize. As a result, the skin can also absorb natural creams better. Here’s how you can make a natural tonic from leftover kale:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of green tea
• 1/4 cup mint
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1/2 cup kale

Elaboration:

1. Prepare a cup of green tea.
2. Wash the mint, spinach and kale and remove the leaves from the stems.
3. Place the green tea and a cup of the mixed leaves in a food processor until everything is well blended.
4. Fill a bottle with the resulting liquid.
5. Now you can apply the toner on your face with cotton pad.

The toner can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Make a peeling with kale

A peeling It helps remove dead skin particles and refine the complexion. Sugar as a base is suitable thanks to its granular structure. To make a natural and simple peel with leftover kale you need:

Yoingredients:

• 5 tablespoons of sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup kale

Elaboration:

1. Mix the sugar and olive oil until you get a thick paste.
2. Put the kale in a food processor until it becomes a smooth dough.
3. Mix the kale dough with the sugar paste and olive oil.
4. After cleansing your face, you can apply the peel to damp skin and rub gently. (Avoid applying in the eye contour area)
5. Let the scrub sit for a bit, then remove it with warm water.

• You can vary the amount of sugar and olive oil to your liking until your kale peeling has the consistency you want.