[yukiliu]

great post... thanks for all the tips

[Miss Grey]

Originally Posted by Min

Starter Scrub


This scrub is really simple, but effective.


Ingredients:

½ cup sugar
Cold-pressed Oil (olive, wheat germ, peanut, corn, or sunflower)

Pour sugar into a bowl. Add a small amount of oil and mix. Continue to add oil until the mixture is damp.

You don't have to use this scrub right away. It has a pretty good shelf life, simply store the mixture in a jar.

Scrubs are usually used in the tub or shower after the skin has been cleaned and has had a chance to soften with the warm water. Simply take some of the scrub in your hand and rub it on your body in a circular motion. After you have rinsed off the scrub, apply lotion to retain your new, fresh, soft skin.

I highly recommend this! It is a quick way to feel groomed - I always use this before a party, and it works very well.

[maia nicole]

Great tips! I can't wait to try some of them.

I don't know if anyone's posted anything like this [I only skimmed the thread] but I didn't see anything about a lip exfoliant so..

-- All you need is petroleum jelly and a child's tooth brush [extra soft bristles are the best].

Spread a generous layer of petroleum jelly on your lips.
Rinse the tooth brush with water, remove some of the excess, and gently scrub in a circular motion.
You may need to repeat.
I like to use Einstein Lip Therapy [cooling lip relief] as a moisturizer afterward.

I've read that sugar and almond oil is a good lip exfoliant as well.

[chavette]

avocado is great too

[lapuce]

Woww so much info.Thanks.I love to use honey and brown sugar as a scrub.
I have psoriasis and my skin loves the honey scrub and also when I do the banana, honey ,oatmeal mask as a moisturizer.

[magosienne]

i got this tip from a member of a french forum i sometimes visit, and i tried it yesterday.
to remove all your eyemakeup, take a cotton pad, and put 3 drops of warm water (warm is the key) and 3 drops of sweet almond oil. gently put it on your eyelid, wait a few seconds then take it off and gently "wash" your lid with it.
i was wearing a heavy coat of e/s and mascara, mine being pretty hard to take off. everything disappeared in a matter of seconds. i was so impressed i tried it also on my face and it does a good job too. not mentioning you get the moisturising properties of sweet almond oil.

[Oz_princess]

Egg white + yolk mask work well for me. My skin is a little tight afterwards but it looks clarified

[boxercurl]

These are awesome suggestions. The petroleum jelly and socks thing work GREAT on dry feet as well!

[Katiba]

great tips

[rita1979]

thank you , i'll try one of them

[lienny]

Originally Posted by LipglossQueen

I know this one works, it applies to knees aswell.

thanks! I've been looking for a way to fix my ugly elbows since like forever, i'm going to try it right now.

[ellini]

The BHA content in the humble aspirin pill is a powerful agent against blemishes, and using this as a scrub/mask will leave you with smooth, even skin. It is recommended to use this once a week, but you can increase the frequency of use if necessary.

Step 1: Take 6 uncoated aspirin and break each into halves. Put in a small cup or a lid.

Step 2: Add 3-4 drops of warm/hot water, and use a stick to smash the aspirin around. If it's too dry and doesn't dissolve, add 1 drop of water at a time until it forms into a thick white paste.

Step 3: Spread thickly onto your face. Leave for 10-15 minutes. You'll know it's ready when bits of white powder start falling off your face.

Step 4: As you wash it off with warm water, gently massage it into your skin. You'll feel your skin to be very smooth and even.

Step 5: Pat face gently dry. Apply your usual moisturizer. Your skin should be feeling radiant and soft!

[fatcat87]

mashed potaoes with fresh milk is my favourite homemade mask as it brightens my skin( but I'm too lazy to do it regularly :")

Moreover,I usually use the toothbrush for children to exfoliate my lips, then put on petroleum jelly before going to bed.It makes my lips soft even in winter ^^

[hoemygosh]

i've used the aspirin mask before., it's where you blend about 8 aspirins with water, it will come to a scrub type of consistency. you rub all over your face, leave there for about 25 minutes. then rinse off. i have seen little improvements. while i was using this method i had very bad acne also.

[Pomander_]

Idk if anyone postted this, but be careful with strawberry on your teeth!!! The acid can get rid of stains, but it can also get rid of your enamel if you use it often--not good! This can cause even more yellowing and tooth damage. I use baking soda on my teeth every once in a while to whiten them, it cleans the junk off without eating away at the enamel.

[diwucy]

some of these are really fascinating. I would never thought of using strawberries to whiten teeth, and seedless grapes for wrinkles.