With so many beauty products and so much information, it’s hard to sort out what works and what is hype. However, there are many simple old-fashioned tricks that people have been using forever and many of them are completely natural. The following are easy, inexpensive ways to feel a little better look a little better, without having to spend a fortune or change your whole routine.
1. Rosewater As Toner
If your skin is looking blotchy or uneven, a rosewater toner will help to even out your skin tone. Apply rosewater using a cotton pad after cleansing and before moisturizing once daily to see results.
2. DIY Hair Mask
For hair that’s moisturized, shiny, and frizz-free, you can make a DIY hydrating hair mask. Click here for DIY hair masks that contain natural ingredients like honey, olive oil, egg, and avocado.
3. Baking Soda For Dark Circles
If you have dark circles under your eyes, mix together a few tablespoons of baking soda with some warm water. Soak a cotton pad into the solution, then hold the pad underneath your eyes. After a few minutes, rinse, then moisturize. Your circles will begin to fade if you repeat this daily.
4. Honey To Reduce The Appearance Of Pimples
If you wake up one morning with a big, red pimple, don’t panic. Just apply a drop of honey to the pimple, then rinse off after about 10 minutes. The honey will help to soothe the area and make it look less noticeable.
5. Reduce A Puffy Face
If you’ve noticed that your face is looking puffy and slightly swollen, sleep with an extra pillow at night. The extra elevation will help encourage blood flow away from your face, so you’ll wake up looking fresher and more awake.
6. Green Tea Bags To Reduce Puffy Eyes
If you find yourself waking up and looking like you haven’t slept for a week, consider giving green tea bags a try. Simply steep two green tea bags as you would normally, then let them cool down until they aren’t hot. Once cooled, pop them under your eyes for a while. The caffeine and antioxidants help with puffiness and the green tea bags can help tone down dark circles as well. This doesn’t mean they are some miracle cure, but they will help!
7. Instant Lip Lift
If you need to or have the desire to do a quick fix when your lips look kind of flat or blah, use any lip oil you can find (coconut oil is adequate) and rub it on your lips. Use a soft toothbrush and scrub your lips for about a minute or two. This makes them look plumper again without having to overline them or use any specialized plumper. It’s simple and surprisingly effective!
8. Baking Soda To Treat Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs are no fun. If you have a red, sore, or otherwise irritating ingrown hair, you can try making a concentrated baking soda and water solution. Using a cotton pad, dab the solution onto the area and leave it there for 10 or 15 minutes before rinsing off. If you do this once a day, it can help reduce some of the inflammation and itchiness. Plus, baking soda will gently exfoliate the skin, which may eventually help release the hair.
9. Olive Oil For Healthy Nails
If you have nails that are dry or breaking all the time, applying olive oil may help. Simply pour a bit of olive oil into a small bowl, soak your fingertips for about 10 minutes, then rinse. You can do this a few times a week, and in a week or two, your nails may feel stronger and more hydrated. Easy, inexpensive, and slightly relaxing.
