Refresh Your Entire Beauty Routine With This 30-Day Detox Challenge

Dying to make room for new products? Start by getting rid of your old stuff. To keep things safe and effective, experts suggest tossing anything you've had opened for more than year. Yes, that includes a lipstick you wear on special occasions and your crusty mascara.

Unfortunately, the FDA doesn't have very much authority over the ingredients that go into personal care products. But you can get informed and check your stash for toxic ingredients, starting with this list of eight to avoid.

What's the point of washing your face twice a day if you're going to use filthy makeup brushes? You can make your own easy cleaning solution with olive oil and antibacterial soap. Then, include washing your brushes as part of your regular makeup routine.

While the leftover foundation you see after cleaning your blender are harmless stains, you can get an even better clean with this gentle double-cleansing technique.

Be honest: your eyelash curler is not a pretty sight. Use cotton and makeup remover to clean it, and don't forget to change the rubber pads from time to time.

Harsh doesn't equal clean. Replace your strong stuff with micellar water to remove makeup.

You'll have a better chance of avoiding an allergic breakout or potentially toxic chemicals if you look for fragrance-free products. Do a spot-check with your existing stuff by putting it on your hand three nights in a row to see if it makes you break out.

Just because a product says it's noncomedogenic or oil free doesn't mean it won't clog pores. Instead, check for these four culprits: alcohol, petroleum ingredients, silicones, and sulfates.

Now is a great time to secure a good sunscreen. Make sure your tube from last year hasn't expired, and when buying new SPF, look for safer options, like mineral-based products with a higher percent of zinc oxide.

Look for moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, which has a great ability to hydrate and thus reduce fine lines and wrinkles. If someone like Kerry Washington swears by it, you know it must be good.

Minimize bed head and wrinkles by changing your cotton pillowcase for something silky. If you're going to spend eight hours with your face smashed up against something, it better be soft!

There are various natural ways to treat stubborn chapped lips. Try brushing them with a new toothbrush to exfoliate them, drinking more water, and eating more leafy greens.

Cow milk may trigger acne. And did you know canned soup can make your skin retain water and appear bloated and dry? Make these seven food swaps and soon you'll notice a brighter complexion.

Omega-3 fatty acid will improve your skin's natural hydration and suppleness and promote healthy oil production. Look for them in wild-caught salmon, spinach, walnuts, or flax seeds, which you can add to your morning smoothie.

Mayonnaise can help solve brittle hair or an itchy scalp. Take advantage of its moisturizing properties with this 15-minute at-home mask.

Too many gel manicures have your nails feeling brittle? With this natural at-home treatment, you'll just need an orange, garlic, and some olive oil to get your nails back in shape.

Mixing honey with coffee grounds and coconut oil will help tighten your skin (thanks to the caffeine) and moisturize (thanks to the honey and coconut oil).

Your armpits collect sweat and bacteria — but actions like skin brushing or moisturizing overnight with coconut oil will declog those pores and smooth dry skin. Give the full armpit detox a try.

Consider swapping your chemical-laden antiperspirant for a natural deodorant that uses essential oils to curb bacteria. Look for less-harmful minerals like zinc ricinoleate and sodium bicarbonate, which will keep the underarm area dry without stopping sweat altogether. Here are 10 aluminum-free options.

Korean beauty products often hold the key to brighter, smoother undereyes. Try this Panda's Dream eye patch ($3) soaked in bamboo extract (which soothes and brightens skin) and vitamin B3 serum (which reduces redness and prevents skin cells from getting darker).

Rejuvenate your tired, stressed skin with the help of essential oils. Try peppermint or eucalyptus oil and see how the steam along with the oils will open up pores and loosen toxins.

Organic acai, kale, and green tea are all superfoods that also come in skincare products. To get a vitamin boost for your skin, check out these superfood serums, peels, and creams.

Grab a mask that will bubble and foam once applied to your skin. Dr. Brandt's Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Mask ($70) is a good one to try, and so is Miss Spa's Recover and Refine Oxygenating Bubble Mask ($4). Models swear by these facials to refresh their skin during Fashion Week.

Matcha contains chlorophyll, which is both an antioxidant and detoxifier. According to experts, it can rid skin of impurities and ward off free radicals. Plus, it has antiaging qualities. All good reasons to give these matcha DIY face masks a try.

The Asian spice turmeric can reduce inflammation, minimize acne, and bring down a rosacea flare-up. You can also rely on it for antiaging benefits. Check out these DIY turmeric treatments to get started.

Eating fresh, organic food from the farmers market makes you feel good, right? Apply the same approach to farm-to-bottle skincare products. More brands are creating goods like a rosemary and citrus makeup remover, a rose water toner, and an essential-oil spot treatment.

Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that will zap away zits. This at-home treatment simply calls for some nutmeg and milk.

The fatty acids in avocados can keep your skin hydrated without irritation, making an avocado face mask a great option for people with sensitive skin. Here are five facialist-approved avocado formulas you can try at home.

Products, the weather, and even stress can all trigger eczema. This natural DIY cream will help you deal with any inflamed and red skin.

Hydrating from within is a key way to improve your skin. Here's one nutritionist-approved secret: drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, try 75 fluid ounces — just about nine and a half cups of water.