Let’s face it, buying all these beauty products can seriously add up. Face washes, face masks,
hair care, lip care, the list can go on and on. But we all want to look good, look healthy
and attractive. That’s just human nature. We want to look good and we strive for that.
Well, there is some good news. Turns out you don’t have to go to Sephora or any other
beauty store and spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on products. There are actually
different ways that you can get a gorgeous look and you can find it all at home. It’s
cheaper and might even be more effective.
Now, let’s check out these 10 useful body care tips!
1. Fresh face wash: Believe it or not, salt water does wonders for your skin. Simply dissolve
salt in water, making it pretty concentrated, and soak the towel in the solution. Apply
the towel to your face for about ten minutes. Your face will look so fresh and it’ll reduce
any swelling you may have.
Salt can help deep clean your pores as well as balance out the oil production on your
face. It can even fight off bacteria that cause breakouts and acne! Salt water is great
for your skin because it has minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which can
help various different skin conditions. By forcing the toxins out of your skin, salt
water can work wonders in treating infections and preventing acne. Salt can also encourage
the healing process.
2. Fuller lips: You don’t need lip fillers to make your lips look fuller. All you need
is a toothbrush and some oil, any kind of oil. Simply apply the oil onto a soft toothbrush
and rub it gently on your lips for about a minute. You’ll see a significant difference
in how your lips look.
There are also all sorts of other ways you can naturally make your lips look more full.
For example, you can use concealer to make them appear larger, overdraw your lip line,
use two different nude lip colors, use concealer to line the outside of your lips, and more.
Practice makes perfect!
3. Olive oil for your skin: We all hear a lot about coconut oil, but olive oil works
WONDERS for your skin. Simply massage your face with olive oil to help make your skin
clean, soft, smooth and fairly matte. All you have to do is first steam your face, then
you have to massage the oil into your face for about seven minutes. It’s that simple.
If you do this every 4 days or so, you’ll see noticeable results with your skin. It’s
honestly magic.
Believe it or not, olive oil is actually a very common ingredient in many different face
wash products. Olive oil is also found in some body washes, soaps, and lotions. You
can even use olive oil as a moisturizer. Simply apply it directly to your skin! The reason
that olive oil has so many different skin benefits it because it is rich in vitamins,
including vitamin A, vitamin D, VItamin K, and VItamin E. Olive oil also has antioxidant
properties which can help prevent or even reverse damage from ultraviolet radiation.
This is because olive oil has squalene, which is an oxidizing property. Squalene is used
in many different skin care products as a natural antioxidant. It has also been used
throughout history in the medical field to treat various different skin problems and
to even treat wounds.
4. Pimple treatment: Getting ready for a big date and notice a massive pimple on your cheek?
Don’t worry, there’s a way to remove it fairly quickly. Just put some honey on the
pimple and leave it on for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, wash it off with some warm
water. This method works for a lot of people and it’ll reduce the size of your pimple,
making it less noticeable.
There are also lots of other different at home remedies you can use to treat your pimples.
You can take supplements like fish oil or zinc, or even apply apple cider vinegar or
green tea to your face. You can also moisturize with aloe vera, which can help treat pimples,
while things like baking soda, lemon juice, and even toothpaste can all help minimize
the appearance of those annoying and embarrassing pimples! Of course, if you have persistent
acne problems which are beginning to affect your life or your self esteem, it is best
to visit a dermatologist for professional advice or even medical treatment.
5. Eye-Drops: If you don’t have honey at home, redness-reducing eye drops work just
as well. All you have to do is soak a cotton pad in some of the eye drop solution and put
the cotton in the freezer for about 3-5 minutes. After, simply press the cotton pad against
the inflamed area.
6. Homemade Makeup Remover: Coming home from a crazy night out and ran out of makeup remover?
Don’t worry about it, if you have clean water and olive oil laying around you’re
good! Just mix a 3:1 ratio of clean water to olive oil in a glass jar and shake it well.
It works like a charm! And it’s all natural too.
7. Removing Ingrown Hairs: Ingrown hairs are pretty frustrating. Baking soda can actually
help out! All you have to do is mix in a small bowl, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon
of ground oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix it pretty well so it’ll turn into a
thick paste. Then put the mixture to the skin and let it sit there for 5 minutes. Then rinse
it off with some hot water.
Ingrown hairs are caused by hairs which grow sideways and cannot exit the skin, resulting
in the hair curling back into the skin. There are many other different ways you can get
rid of ingrown hairs. Firstly, the number one way to prevent and get rid of those annoying
ingrowns is through exfoliation. Experts recommend using exfoliating brushes or bars to help
scrub off the dead skin cells on your skin, which are what cause ingrown hair. You can
also use a warm compress and sterilized tweezers to get rid of ingrown hairs.
8. Reducing Dark Bags Under Your Eyes: Baking soda also works to reduce dark circles and
bags under your eyes. All you have to do it add a teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of
hot water or tea and stir. Once you do this, soak a cotton pad in this mix and apply it
under your eyes. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.
9. Hair Masks: People spend a ton of money on hair masks to help their damaged hair.
But all you really need is a banana. Take 1 banana, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of honey and
½ glass of dark beer. Put all these ingredients into a small bowl and mix it till it’s smooth.
Put the mix into your hair for a couple of hours. Then wash it with warm water. If you
do this once a week, you’ll notice a change in your hair!
10. Longer Eyelashes: If you want longer eyelashes all you need is to combine coconut oil with
lavender essential oil. So ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and 2 to 4 drops of lavender essential
oil. Take a Q-tip and apply this mix to the lashes, covering them from root to tip. Do
this at least three times a week.
So you see, all of these things are pretty simple to do and pretty cheap as well. If
you have any issues that were listed here, these remedies are sure to help. All you need
is patience because like everything, these positive changes take time. So try it out!
There are all sorts of different treatments, tips, and tricks you can do to improve your
overall health. Simple changes in your diet can significantly help improve your life as
well. If you’re not interested in body hacks but just want to improve the overall quality
of your life by changing your diet and getting more exercise, consult with your doctor to
find out what you can do to improve your health. Your doctor can perform an exam as well as
blood test to ensure that your health is in good shape and then make recommendations based
on any health conditions you may have, medication you may be taking, and your age. It is also
extremely important to eat a healthy, nutrient rich diet and incorporate exercise into your
daily life to ensure good heart health, good mental health, and an overall happy life.
Live your life to the fullest and do what you can to make sure that you are healthy,
happy, and strong!
What other body tips and tricks have you tried before that have helped your life which most
people don’t know about? Let us know by commenting below!