The Top 8 Proven Beauty Tricks of All Time

November 5th, 2011 - By Kschlicher

"At home beauty tips"

These days most women are cutting out expensive beauty creams and treatments due to the slow economy aka the dreaded budget.  However, many at-home versions of your pricey cellulite creams, hair products and eye serums are just as effective, and a fraction of the price.

In some cases the natural recipes are more effective than the chemical concoction sold in department stores.  Take a look at these 8 products that have beauty benefits and can be found right in your kitchen!

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  • treacle34

    I will try boiling my clumpy nail polish tip and see if it works, because adding clear nail polish or even acetone makes it clumpier.

  • Sue

    I use some of tthese products often because I try to avoid shampoos, body washes, face washes, etc… because of all of the toxins in them. I have come up with the conclusion (I don’t know if it is true or not) that the toxins in processed soaps and other washes causes the metabolism to slow down and that the toxins slow down the brain’s normal activity…again I don’t know if it’s true or not, just my own theorum.

    I shower with baking soda, as well as wash my hair and face with it. I also use lemon juice, milk, honey and egg (both white and yellow) for a mask to wear for about five minutes to increase elasticity in the skin (I actually found this through Google). I also use a teabag (after used in hot water without sugar) to reduce puffiness in my eyes and I do use a processed conditioner but apply egg yellows and mayonnaise which makes my hair really soft and shiny.

    Since replacing the normal processed products I usually use, I have become more active, I feel as if I think a lot clearer and my digestive system functions a lot better (I won’t go into details). I really feel great and healthy (along with a properly proportioned diet and exercise routine). I’ve been feeling great since I started using natural products and the showering with baking soda thing…no, I do not stink, my B.O has actually decreased and I do not need to use extra lotion or perfumes.

    …I just felt the need to share. If there is anyone that actually has knowledge on whether or not processed soaps and washes does cause harm to the body or if I’m doing more damage to my body with my routine, feel free to hit “reply” because I’m curious to know if I”m doing the right thing for my body :) !

    • Kristiercs

      Uhh I have to ask…how do you wash your…”lady parts” with baking soda?? Umm…the first thing that comes to my mind is…ouch :o

    • Kschlicher

      Hi Sue- Very interesting stuff!  I found this website http://www.purezing.com/living/toxins/living_toxins_dangerousingredients.html  that lists all toxins/chemicals that are harmful to our bodies.  You’re right… many of these chemicals are present in bath products.  Take a look at your favorite products and try to steer clear of the toxins listed on the site to be extra careful. 

      I have never heard about toxins in soap actually slowing the metabolism or altering our brain activity….. I’d assume if that that was true, there would be more widespread literature about the harm.  At least I’d hope so!  Hope this all helps!

  • http://special222420485.positivestrongeryou.com/ Tristin Brooke

    Due to the economic recession I too have had to apply and learn more about more natural home remedies as oppose to buying product after product.  I appreciate the ongoing home rememdies posted on this blog. Thanks a bunch!

  • theosisgal

    don’t forget about natural honey for soft & smooth skin. I use it on my face followed by lemon juice for toner, and shea butter as a moisturizer:)

  • Champions

    Used peroxide and baking soda this morning. I like to mix coffee grinds with body wash. The coffee has natural oils in it. In winter it actually makes the skin look soft. It’s messy to rinse out of the tub though. I opt for a salt/sugar scrub in that case. Lemons are great on rusty knees and ‘bows and stinky feet.

  • L-Boogie

    Another tip that is useful is putting toothpaste on a pimple.  It dries it out quickly.  Also, an alternative hair gel is aloe vera gel.  Works wonders on one’s hair.  Provides hold and definition without chemicals.

    • L-Boogie

      In addition to the tips mentioned in the article and above, shea butter mixed with olive oil makes a wonderful “lotion”.  I do not like putting too many chemicals on my body so I try to ensure that I stay “ash-free” during the winter. This can also go into one’s hair and use as a lip balm.   Also, it has a natural sun protectant.  Apple cider rinse for one’s hair.  Takes away build up and cleanses.  Raw sugar mixed with your body wash removes dead skin.  I have tons more; however, I can go on for days.  But a great website to check out is: http://www.mybeautyrecipes.com/.

  • Sugar/Spice

    I also use lemon juice for my blemishes & they go away the next day

  • Mariana

    The vaseline eye make-up tip saved my butt on a photoshoot not too long ago. My model was fair skinned so the fall out from dark makeup made her look a little beat up( like she had been hit i the eye). A few dabs of vaseline on a paper towel cleared that right up lol.