Vicks VapoRub repels mosquitoes
Many commercial insect repellents can make us unappealing to mosquitoes, but if you don’t have any around, try using Vicks VapoRub.
Baking soda can relieve the itch from insect bites
The itch we get from insect bites comes from the sting or venom, which is acidic. As baking soda is alkaline, it quickly neutralises the acid and relieves the itch.
Go male with nose pore strips
Nose pore strips marketed for women are usually smaller and more expensive than those for men, even though there’s no difference in how they work. Why pay more for the pink packaging?
Use a banana peel to remove warts
Warts may be a sign of potassium deficiency. Enter the banana peel, which is high in potassium.
An onion can help to fade bruises faster
Using a raw onion for bruises is an old remedy. Onions are great for bruises because they have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
Use scotch tape to easily remove splinters
Before using tweezers to get a splinter out, try a bit of scotch tape first.