From tea-tree oil to salicylic acid, every face wash, moisturiser and serum claims to clear up your blemishes and leave you with a glossy, glowing complexion.
But for those of us constantly struggling against those pesky pimples, we know that seldom is this actually the case.
Now, the latest research from skin experts says what we should actually be putting on our faces is, well, urine.
Martha Christy, author of Your Own Perfect Medicine, says that massaging urine into the face can be massively beneficial - due to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Not only does Martha suggest massaging the liquid into your face, she also says gargling with it, or putting some in your ears can be good for you.
But Martha is not alone.
In the 18th century women in France would take urine baths to boost their beauty, and even Madonna has said she has previously peed on her feet to prevent athlete’s fot.
‘Urine is like an antiseptic, it’s all got to do with the enzymes in your body.’
Can’t face the idea of rubbing urine on your skin? Why not try a urea cream - which helps break down dry skin and pus, and is recommended for everything from eczema to acne and psoriasis.
Here are three we can recommend:
On a tight schedule? Here are some morning beauty tips that will help save you time
Quick morning beauty tips for busy mums
1 of 6Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes £6 The Body Shop
Whilst your waking the kids up, grab one of these moisturising facewipes to help wake your skin up and plump it with nutrients... Double tasking never looked so easy.
2 of 6Aussie Miracle Dry Shampoo Aussome Volume £2.29
Not enough time to wash your hair (let alone brush it!) spray some of this gorgeous smelling dry shampoo into the roots and massage for a few seconds. Add some hairspray and scoop into a high ponytail or a trendy 'messy bun' and nobody will be any the wiser!
3 of 6Simple Kind to Skin+ Illuminating Radiance Cream £7.99
Not enough time to apply a full face of makeup? Dab some of this radience cream under your eyes and on your cheeks to make your skin look polished and fresh- even if the kids have had you up since the crack of dawn...
4 of 6Nivea Lip Fruity Shine Strawberry £1.66
Once your skin has been seen too (as you pack lunches and straighten up school uniforms!) quickly add a dab of lipbalm before leaving the house...
5 of 6Sheer Lip In Chuck £8 Topshop
If you want to add a bit of glamour to the school run, be inspired by celebrity mums such as Gwen Stefani and add a slick of lipstick to a makeup free face- the pop of colour will make it seem like you've spent all morning fixing your makeup!
6 of 6□Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blush £7.99 □
Rather than use a powder blush use a touch of cream blush on the apple of your cheeks. All you need is the time it takes for the kids to grab their school bags and you're good to go!(Try and avoid bronzer if you're in a rush- you'll have no time to fix any orange/bronzing disasters!)