Lemon juice can fade dark marks
The juice from lemons and limes is highly acidic. When applied on the skin, this exfoliates, boosts cell turnover, and helps fade pigmentation and freckles over time.
Papaya exfoliates skin
The enzymes in papaya (papain) are a natural beta hydroxy acid. This makes the fruit a great exfoliant, removing dead skin gently and safely.
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.
Gently lighten your hair color with 3% hydrogen peroxide
The bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide in first-aid kits also works as a gentle hair bleach. It works gently for a change in hair color that’s natural and subtle.
MSM — a natural sulfur for good health
MSM (or methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural sulfur found in fruits and vegetables. However, most people are deficient in MSM as the sulfur in food is lost when cooked or dried.
Make an egg white face mask if you have oily skin
Egg white masks work great for oily skin and do a good job of toning open pores.
Get a natural skin peel from fresh pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains bromelain — a natural beta hydroxy acid (BHA). BHAs stimulate cell turnover, which helps fade dark marks.
Copper peptides — what are they and how do they work?
While copper peptides are used in wrinkle creams, some may experience side effects from overuse. These side effects include skin looseness, sagging or wrinkly skin. So if you’re using copper peptides, avoid using it too…
Use baking soda as a scrub if you have oily skin
Baking soda makes a great cheap exfoliating scrub. It also has a strong drying effect so it’s especially good for oily skin.
Sunlight is best when applying make-up
Have you ever noticed how your make-up looked good at home, but less so once you leave the house? This is because the lighting we have at home will affect how make-up looks and how…
Baking soda clears build-up in hair
To remove build-up from hair products, add baking soda when rinsing your hair.
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?
To relax deeply, try a sea salt bath
Have you ever swam in the ocean and found that your sleep that night was deeper and more restful than usual? This is because seawater contains minerals that soothes the nerves and calms our minds.
An easy way to clean greasy combs and hairbrushes
If you want to thoroughly clean the greasy gunk out of your combs and hairbrushes, here are some ways to do the job right.
Combat dandruff by rinsing your hair with mouthwash
Many mouthwashes contain hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic. This kills the fungi that causes dandruff and hair fall.
Turmeric and other remedies for painful boils
If you’ve ever had a boil, then you know how painful it can be. Luckily, turmeric is an effective cure for boils, and it works well when all other methods fail.
Mayonnaise for soft shiny hair
To try this for yourself, use only real mayonnaise, not a salad dressing substitute like Miracle Whip.
Use a banana peel to remove warts
Warts may be a sign of potassium deficiency. Enter the banana peel, which is high in potassium.
Coconut oil thickens and strengthens damaged hair
If you have dry and damaged hair, using coconut oil will make it thicker, shinier and more lustrous.
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.
Coke can get out gum stuck in hair
Other brands of cola could work just as well. It may work to remove gum because of the carbonic acid (what makes cola fizzy), phosphoric acid, or a combination of the two.
Calamine lotion is a fast-acting acne fix because it contains zinc oxide
Calamine lotion can be used for acne and its more severe form, cystic acne. This is because it contains zinc oxide, which soothes irritated and inflamed skin. It’s also effective because zinc oxide is a…
Putting on make-up? Don’t forget the ice
This tip is so good you may want to throw away those expensive alcohol-filled toners.
Try garlic for strong hard nails
If you have weak nails that break easily, try using fresh garlic. It works so well that some commercial nail hardeners contain garlic extract. Save your money by piercing a garlic clove with your nails,…
Whole milk hydrates dry skin
Whole milk contains natural fatty acids that moisturizes and softens skin.
Apple cider vinegar can fade age spots
The high acid content in apple cider vinegar makes it an excellent exfoliator.
Melasma and hormone imbalances
To clear melasma, first pinpoint the cause. Once you figure this out, you can tackle the issue at its root.
Drink lemon juice to detox and prevent acne
Lemon water gently flushes toxins out, which helps control acne. The vitamin C in lemon juice also helps collagen synthesis in the skin’s epidermis.
Results can be seen in a few months.
Bananas — a gentle and natural skin moisturiser
The antioxidant vitamin A and skin-softening potassium in bananas can gently moisturize dry skin.
Aloe vera heals burns and other wounds
Aloe vera is an excellent topical treatment for wounds and burns. The mucilage in aloe, which contains mucopolysaccharides, is largely responsible for its healing action on burns and wounds.