Turmeric — a traditional remedy for lightening skin and dark marks
Turmeric inhibits melanin production, helping suntanned skin return to its original shade faster. You can apply turmeric on your skin or ingest it (or both for best results).
Milk of magnesia for oily skin and blackheads
Milk of Magnesia is magnesium hydroxide, an alkaline. It neutralizes excess acid on skin that causes blemishes. It also disinfects and absorbs oil.
Baking soda helps control acne and oily skin
Baking soda is cheap and effective against acne. If you have oily skin, it also makes a good cleanser and facial scrub.
Honey moisturises and inhibits bacteria on skin
A natural antioxidant, honey’s high sugar content and acidity deprives bacteria of nitrogen. The hydrogen peroxide in honey also hampers bacterial growth.
Vinegar helps remove old skin cells and freshens skin
The acid content in vinegar effectively works to peel off old skin cells, revealing fresher-looking skin.
Use an aspirin paste on ingrown hair bumps. It also works on acne
Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is the main active ingredient in store-bought razor bump and ingrown hair products. To save money, just use aspirin.
Olive oil gets rid of head lice
One way to get rid of head lice is to slather the hair and scalp in oil to suffocate them.