10 Skincare and beauty tricks that actually work
In a world where self-care takes center stage, the realm of beauty and skincare has become a sanctuary for individuals seeking a personal touch in their routines. The pursuit of radiant, healthy skin is no longer confined to store-bought products and pricey treatments. Embark with us on a journey of discovery, exploring an array of do-it-yourself techniques that empower you to craft your own elixirs, scrubs, and treatments in the most personalized way possible.
1. Gentle wax
Things you’ll need:
- White glue
- Ground turmeric
How to do it:
- Mix the glue and turmeric in a bowl
- Apply over the skin that has unwanted hair
- Let it dry and peel off to remove the hairs
2. Soothing ice
Ice can be a strategic ally for your face. It works for both refreshing your skin and improving the appearance of the dark circles under your eyes.
How to do it:
- Put some rose petals and rose water in an icecube tray
- Insert a popsicle stick in each mold and freeze
- Unmold and rub the icecubes on your face and around your eyes
3. Perfect repair for split ends
Things you’ll need:
- A plastic bag
- An egg
- Olive oil
- Honey
How to do it:
- Mix the egg, oil and honey inside the plastic bag
- Put the ends of your hair in the bag with the mix and keep it for a few hours
4. Anti acne spray
Things you’ll need:
- A spray bottle
- Herbal tea
- Apple cider vinegar
How to do it:
- Mix the herbal tea and vinegar inside the bottle
- Spray the mix on your face or skin with acne three times per day
5. Revitalizing eye patches
Things you’ll need:
- Hot tea
- Gelatin
How to do it:
- Mix the hot tea and gelatin in a bowl
- Spread the mix on a flat tray and refrigerate
- Once it’s hardened, cut pieces in the shape of an undereye patch
- Place the patches under your eyes and keep for an hour, to give your face a glowing look
6. Whitening face mask
Things you’ll need:
- An egg
- Flour
- Milk
How to do it:
- Mix the egg, flour and milk in a bowl
- Apply the mix on to your face and let it sit
- Rinse with water
7. Cabbage eyepatches
Cabbage can become very handy in your beauty routine:
- Take some pieces of cabbage leaves from your fridge
- Put them under your eyes
- Leave them for a few minutes and see how your dark circles become lighter
8. Hold your ponytail
How to do it:
- Tie your hair in a pony tail and part the tail in half
- Take one half up and leave one half down
- Put a hairclaw on top of the hair you left down
- Comb down the base of the hair you left up and let it fall
- Decorate your ponytail, putting a silk scarf through the hair tie
9. Safely cleaning your makeup brushes
You can get your makeup brushes clean using your washing machine. In order to be gentle with your brushes, put them inside a dust bag and run a normal cycle on your washing machine.
10. Contouring brushes with a clip
For this hack, you’ll just need a hair clip and your usual round makeup brush:
- Grab the bristles of the brush with a hair clip, spreading the bristles, so they are flatter
- Use it as a contouring brush