Cheap Summer Beauty Treats

Must Have’s for summer and they’re all under $10!

I’m kookoo for coconut! This shower gel is going to take me to the islands for as little as $9 and if you lucky, you’ll snag one of these at Marshalls or TJMaxx for half the price. Paraben-free and oh so yummy!

Saw this shell candle in a magazine and felt the sand right under my feet. Bath and Body works had me sold when I walked in yesterday and found it half off. I’ll take it. At $8.50 that adds a nice shore breeze to our bathroom.

Alba coconut lip balm. Soothe those sun baked lips and protect them without petrolatum, phthalates, parabens, or mineral oil. Alba uses 100% vegetarian ingredients and NO animal testing. The organic coconut oil smells delicious. For $3.50, this lip balm will keep your lips sun protected and smooch ready.

Those legs get quite a shaving over the summer and to keep them happy, try 100% shea butter. I’ll be honest, pure shea butter takes some getting used to. It has a nutty scent and is quite thick, but oh is it rich. Scoop a bit out then rub your hands together to soften it. Smooth it on freshly shaven legs to soothe the burn. You’ll love the healthy glow it leaves. I let the Shea butter absorb in for a few minutes before putting on pants-can be a bit sticky. This isn’t just for shaven legs so don’t be shy guys-you can use it too.

Pure shea butter can range anywhere from $5-$25 for the same size jar and everyone will tell you why theirs is better. We’ve tried several and are just fine with our $5 jar. Tips to keep in mind: shea butter should smell nutty but not rancid (I know…that one should be obvious). We buy ours from a small “mom and pop” shop and felt comfortable after talking to the owners and getting familiar with their import practices. If you feel you must go with a bigger company, go for it but know the bigger price tag comes with it.

Please note: If you are allergic to tree nuts, you should consult your physician or allergist before using shea butter as it comes from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree.

Last but not least, good old fashion Epsom Salt. Perfect in the bath or shower for sloughing off dry skin and keeping those feet sandal ready. Epsom salt is cheap and easy to find at any super store. It also looks quite spa like in a glass jar by the tub.

There you have it. These cheap treats will keep you soft and glowing all summer long.