Our best beauty feature is what we are given naturally. Anything that
we add should enhance those features rather than detract from them or
cover them up. You may think that celebrities look great because they
use expensive products. However, fashion magazines and television shows
often reveal their true beauty secrets. You’d be surprised to know that
their best secrets are often the ones they paid the least for. When
looking for affordable beauty solutions, it may be as simples as looking
around your house.
Dry Hand Tips: Dry skin plagues most of us, especially in the winter
time. Sometimes it seems like you just can’t hydrate them enough. If you
are suffering from dry skin, regularly use a hydrating lotion on your
hands. In addition, you should also apply lotion and wear plastic gloves
when washing dishes. The warmth of the water allows the lotion to absorb
better, leaving your hands soft and supple. You can also apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to hands and wear gloves to bed. Hands will be
soft and refreshed in the morning. This also works well for dry feet.
Bath Tips: In ancient civilizations, they added milk to their bath water
to soften their skin. You can try this trick, too. Add some powdered
milk to your bath and see if your skin feels any different. Ready to
throw out that bouquet of roses you got last week? Why not toss some of
the petals in your bath water for softer, great smelling skin. To
exfoliate your skin, prepare a mixture of grapefruit and salt. This will
remove dead skin cells and clean the pores – plus, it smells wonderful
and leaves you feeling invigorated.
Face Care: Many beauty products today, even those that claim to be
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. For a facial exfoliant, try
raw sugar. Mix in your palm with a small amount of water than apply to
your face and gently rub it in until it dissolves. Rinse thoroughly to
remove any stickiness. A thin layer of petroleum jelly at bedtime can
leave your skin looking fresh and youthful in the morning
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 refrigerator can be a life saver as
it reduces the swelling of puffy eyes in the morning. Or, after you’ve
enjoyed a cup of tea, save the tea bags in the refrigerator. They can be
used later to decrease eye puffiness. Instead of expensive makeup
removers, opt for olive oil and a cotton ball.
Hair Care: Chemicals can build up in the hair leaving it dry and flat.
Thermal styling, hair sprays, and everyday activity can also have a
negative effect on healthy, shiny hair. 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 tresses.
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. When you get out of bed in the morning, before you do
anything else, try to drink at least one glass of water. It is like an
internal shower for your body. Water removes impurities and gives you a
natural glow to your skin. Since our body and muscles are made up of 70%
water, being well hydrated promotes good overall body function and
health.
Taking care of your body naturally reduces the need for more expensive
and invasive beauty treatments in the future. Beginning a simple daily
regimen using everyday household items will keep you looking beautiful
for a fraction of the cost. You’ll look like a fortune without spending
one. Before long, friends and family will be asking you for your beauty
secrets.
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