Nothing beats an afternoon spent being pampered in a spa, but if your budget or busy schedule means you only dream of white fluffy towels and sweet smelling beauty concoctions, you can always turn to your kitchen for help.

Believe it or not, your kitchen holds a variety of beauty secrets in it's cupboards and pantries: soothing herbal teas, exfoliating salts, and skin-toning vegetables can help you turn the worst of your problem areas around without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. Here are 5 easy recipes for dry skin, puffy eyes, yellowing nails, and tired muscles that will cost you pennies, but pay off big in beauty and relaxation.