Girls love to look beautiful. But it is not possible to look fresh as a daisy all the time. Sometimes the foundation wears off to reveal a patchy skin, the kohl in the eye smudges, or you have a bad hair day. Despite the odds we try to look as smart and sharp as possible at all times of the day. While it is not always possible to rush to the parlour to get quick beauty treatments done, there are certain homegrown beauty hacks which every girl can follow to look her best.
Simply include these easy beauty hacks in your everyday routine, and you are going to look awesome despite your hectic lifestyle.
1. Remove unwanted double chin by chewing gums
Don’t really have to go for an extensive exercise routine, instead keep a few strips of sugar-free chewing gum in your purse at all times. Chew it 3-4 times a day as it helps to tone the facial muscles. Additionally, it will also help keep your gums and teeth healthy.
2. Strike off the non-vegetarian dishes to control your weight
If weight loss has been a serious mission with you, skip the non-veg altogether. Make yourself a new diet chart of vegan dishes and you will lose weight really fast.
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3. Quick remedy for sore foot
To get quick relief from foot ache, put together this magical oil. You need three tablespoon sesame oil and blend that with three drops of clove oil. Now, apply it to your heels and toes where it hurts the most and massage thoroughly. In just half an hour the pain will subside.
4. Easy soak for painful ingrown nail
Make a warm, soapy water and soak your finger in it until the temperature of the water comes down. Then apply an anti-fungal cream or antibiotic over the nail in a thick coat. Repeat this procedure twice daily, and your ingrown nail problem will be solved.
5. Apply honey on your skin
Honey is a natural moisturiser and gives your skin a natural glow. Take a tablespoon of honey and apply it on your arms and neck, and then rinse off after 10 minutes. Your skin will become naturally soft.
6. Use natural deodorant for your armpits
Switch from aerosol-heavy deodorants to a natural detox solutions for your armpits absolutely homemade. You are going to need one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, two tablespoon of Bentonite Clay, two drops of rosemary essential oil and cilantro essential oil. Blend the apple cider vinegar with the Bentonite Clay and then tip in the essential oils to the mixture. Mix it thoroughly into a even consistency. Apply it on your armpits in a thick layer and allow it to dry for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. This process also detoxifies your armpits if done twice a week, while lowering your chances of breast cancer.
7. Get sparkling white teeth with banana peel
Take a banana peel and rub it over your teeth for about a minute. Further on, keep it pressed to your teeth for another 10 minutes. Then brush your teeth using a dry toothbrush. You can repeat this procedure thrice a week for a whole month to have sparkling white teeth.
8. Follow a healthy diet routine for a glowing skin
Stay away from alcohol as much as you can. Also try to cut off on confectioneries such as cakes, ice-cream, biscuits, and even processed food. Eat less fatty and spicy food and drink less aerated beverages. Eat healthy, eat a lot of vegetables and drink a lot of water.
9. Warm water bath before going to sleep
You many feel very exhausted, but just drag yourself to the shower and take a hot water bath. Hydrotherapy does wonders to the body, soothes jangled nerves and gives you peaceful night’s sleep.
10. Use toothpaste to whiten your nails
This is probably one of the most life changing beauty hacks you wish you knew it before. Take a little bit of toothpaste and add a couple of drops of lemon juice to it. Mix it properly and apply it over your nails in a thick coat. Allow it to fully dry. Brush it off using a toothbrush. There will be an instant change in the colour of your nails, from pale yellow to white.
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