Homespun beauty wisdom works (sometimes)
by Dinna Chan Vasquez
Our mothers told us to brush our hair 100 times every night so that it will be shiny and healthy. Too bad using a hairbrush is not recommended and 100 strokes every night will make you bald after one year. But there are actually tips from mothers and grandmothers that work, most of the time or sometimes, at least. Here are some of them…
q Put a warm tea bag on a pimple for 30 minutes to reduce swelling.
q If there’s an angry pimple at the tip of your nose, you can make it look better by applying a few drops of Visine to reduce the swelling.
q Mix equal parts of milk and honey, apply to skin and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. This is great of dry skin. You can use it on your body, too.
q To get rid of flaky skin on the lips, gently rub a soft toothbrush over your puckers and apply petroleum jelly or a medicated balm afterwards. Don’t overdo the rubbing though or you could end up with broken skin.
q Cocoa butter softens and eliminates scar tissue with regular use.
q Put mud on a bee sting to relieve the pain and burning sensation.
q Applying fresh lemon on your face leaves it feeling refreshed and helps to get rid of dirt and also lightens the skin if used regularly. Rub a sliced lemon over the face, leave to dry and rinse after 10 minutes. Do this daily. Lemon also helps lighten scars.
q To cure dandruff caused by scalp dryness, apply baby oil to scalp 30 minutes before you shampoo. Then shampoo, rinse and style as usual.
q Grated potatos can lighten under-eye circles. Potatos contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a skin lightener.
q To get rid of whiteheads, mix cornstarch with vinegar, make a paste and apply on the area for 15 to 30 minutes. Wash off with washcloth and warm water.
q Mix 1 tbsp. of baking powder and two drops of sage essential oil in a plastic bag, shake well and let dry. Dust feet regularly with the powder to get rid of odor.
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