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You don’t have to be rich to look fabulous. You just have to be a little creative. But watch out! Some of these quick-fix beauty remedies sound good enough to eat!
Olive Oil for Nails: Works great for strengthening your nails. Dip a clean nail polish brush into olive oil and lightly coat each nail. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wash it off. Also, because your nails and hair follicles are made up of the same proteins, you can use a similar treatment to strengthen weak hair.
Toothpaste: You use it for brushing your teeth twice a day, everyday. But did you know you can use it to remove water marks on stained wood when the kids don’t use coasters? It also works great for reducing the redness of blemishes. Why spend money on designer creams when you already have one sitting on your bathroom counter? After washing your face, gently dab a bit of white toothpaste on your zit. For best results, let it sit overnight. Then wash off the dried paste with your regular face wash and blot dry with a soft towel.
Facial Mask — Honey: The best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply it to your face to open the pores. Then smear honey on your face and leave it for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week.
Facial Mask Recipe — Lemon and Egg: Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Leave this mask on your face overnight, or for a quick pick-me-up, leave it on just 15 minutes. Splash warm water on your face to rinse. It helps to removes blotches because the lemon works as a bleaching agent.
Banana Wrinkle Fighter Recipe: Banana is wonderful as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash 1/4 banana until it is very creamy. Spread it all over face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. Follow with a dash of cold. Gently pat dry.
Hair Conditioner Recipe — Egg: Mix together oil, 1 egg yolk and 1 cup water: Beat an egg yolk until it’s frothy. Then add 1 teaspoon baby oil and beat again. Finally add 1 cup of water. Massage into the scalp and throughout your hair. Rinse well.
