Our best
beauty feature is what we are given naturally. Anything that we add
should
enhance and not cover up our features. When looking for affordable
beauty
solutions, the best beauty treatments may be items that are lying
around your
home right now.
Dry
Hand
Tips: Dry skin plagues most of us, especially in the winter time. If
you are
suffering from dry skin, use a hydrating lotion on your hands. You
should also
apply lotion and wear plastic gloves when washing dishes. The warmth of
the
water will help the lotion to absorb better, leaving your hands soft
and
supple.
Bath Tips: In
ancient civilizations, they used milk in
their bath water to soften their skin. You can try this trick, too. Use
powdered milk in your bath and see if your skin feels any different. To
exfoliate your skin, use a mixture of grapefruit and salt. This will
remove
dead skin cells and clean the pores – plus, it smells wonderful.
Face
Care: Beauty
products today, even those that say they are all-natural, contain
preservatives. The skin on your face is far too delicate for the harsh
additives in many of these products. Instead, wet your face with warm
water and
apply honey. As a facial exfoliant, try raw sugar. Gently rub it in
until it
dissolves and then rinse. Keep a
bottle of witch hazel under your bathroom sink. It is a natural toner
for the
skin and costs less than the name brands you find in stores. A sliced cucumber from the
fridge will reduce
the swelling of puffy eyes in the morning. Instead of expensive makeup
removers, use olive oil and a cotton ball.
Hair
Care: Chemicals
can build up in the hair from thermal styling, hair sprays, and
everyday
activity. Mayonnaise has long been touted as a natural hair and scalp
conditioner. Or try
using pure natural
olive oil on your hair for shine and to de-frizz your mane.
The
Best Things
in Life are Free: The best beauty tip is drinking plenty of water.
Drinking
eight to ten glasses of water every day flushes out your system. It is
like an
internal shower for your body. Water removes impurities and gives a
natural
glow to your skin.
Taking
care
of your body naturally reduces the need for more expensive beauty
treatments.
Beginning a simple daily regimen using everyday items will keep you
looking
beautiful for pennies on the dollar.
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