15 quick, cheap and easy beauty secrets

15 quick, cheap and easy beauty secrets

Laura // 16 October 2012

Sure, there are some great beauty products out there, but let’s face it: This is an economical crisis. Luckily there are plenty of beauty tweaks that hardly cost anything at all! Here are some cool tips that are cheap and easy, but will certainly make a difference!

Glossy

Create your own tinted lip gloss. Simply mix any of your favorite lipsticks with a dab of Vaseline.

Healthy glow

Do you need a quick glow to your skin and all over healthier look? Bend over at the waist, as far as you can possibly go, and hold to the count of thirty.

Bye, cellulite

For cellulite, scrub the skin with a bristle brush or loofah. Brush in slow sweeps, always toward the heart. There are gloves and mitts available to do this, but they’re not necessary. Try to do this at least five minutes every day.

Crisco

Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among beautiful women. Use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective moisturizer. Hospitals even use it to treat psoriasis and eczema.

Dark circles

Raw potato slices contain potassium to take away dark circles under the eye.

Pigmentation

To lighten age spots and sun-damaged skin, mix the juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 ounces of plain yogurt. Gently massage into each spot. Use at least once a week.

Conditioner

The best leave-in conditioner for your hair is nothing other than laundry room fabric softener. It’s very strong, so be sure to dilute it. Suggestions: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup fabric softener.

Fresh breath

Parsley is rich in chlorophyll. It is a major ingredient in leading breath fresheners, such as Clorets and Certs. Don’t spend lots of money for internal breath fresheners, eat parsley!

Lush lips

A little bit of red or orange in the center of the lips makes them look fuller.

Do the dye

When coloring hair – Color hair that has not been washed for 1 day. The natural hair oils will assist in making the hair color application more successful. The color will cling better to hair that is not dry.

Puffy eyes

To alleviate puffy, swollen eyes place bags of frozen peas under the eyes. It also works with cucumber slices, teaspoons or wet tea bags.

Dry shampoo

Degrease oily hair with witch hazel when you don’t have time to shampoo. Apply to roots with a cotton ball.

Manicure

Mix one cup of warm water and the juice of one-half lemon. Soak your fingertips for five minutes. Rinse and pat dry, pushing back cuticles. Rub lemon peel against your nails, back and forth vigorously. Finish by buffing with a soft cloth.

Nailpolish

Your nail polish will always be smooth and easy to apply it you store it in the refrigerator. Frosted nail polish will not separate. However, if it has hardened or is gummy, place the bottle in a pan of boiling water. The polish will be like new.

Long-lasting perfume

Oily skin holds perfume scents longer than dry skin. So, before applying perfume, rub a very thin layer of Vaseline or petroleum jelly on your skin and you will smell delicious for hours.

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Late night snack: Zucchini and feta balls