You don't always have to rush to the cosmetic store to revamp your skin and its overall appearance. With life as we know it coming to a standstill, we must utilise this time to look after our beauty needs at home. Wondering how as all the stores and salons are closed? We are talking about home remedies which actually work but you may not know about. When you have time and fresh ingredients in hand, home remedies can help you keep your skin, hair, nails and body top notch. To help you do that, Dr. Abhinit Gupta, celebrity skin specialist and BIGO Live Host brings to you simple home remedies using regular ingredients that work wonders. Take a look.
Home Remedies For Skin Care That Actually Work
Here are some effective home remedies:
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
A common household ingredient which is known for its many benefits, it also helps in:
Teeth Whitening
Rinse with three parts of water and one part of apple cider vinegar which makes a great teeth-whitening solution. Mix it with toothpaste, and brush normally.
Clear Skin
Use Apple cider vinegar as a facial cleanser. It has the power to cleanse the skin of bacteria and debris. To create an all-natural apple cider vinegar face wash you have to take 1/4 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar can clean your face gently with the mixed solution.
Natural Toner
The role of toner in skincare is to cleanse and tighten the skin to help protect it from bacteria and other impurities. Apple cider vinegar is an astringent, which can function as a toner when applied to the skin. Mix 1 part of apple cider vinegar with 2 part of water and use it as a toner. If your skin is sensitive to certain skincare products, this mixture can be further diluted before use.
2. Mouth Wash
Being an antiseptic product, it is so much more than merely a mouthwash. One can use products like Listerine for multiple purposes which includes:
Curing Toenail Fungus
You can kill the fungus by soaking your feet in a bath of mouthwash. Mix some amount of it with warm water, and soak your feet for 20 minutes. Your fungus should clear up in no time.
Dandruff Issues
Bid adieu to dandruff with mouthwash. Massage the mouth wash into your scalp then rinse it out with your usual shampoo and you will see how it removes your dandruff as it is also an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Cure The Itch
Believe it or not, mouthwash can clear up an itch fast. If you suffer from allergies, dab some mouthwash on a cotton ball and apply it to the affected area and see the magic.
Natural Aftershave
Dear men, if you are out of aftershave, try mouth wash. Rest assured it will leave you feeling fresh and smelling clean.
Protect Piercings
Got new body piercings? These are more likely to get infected, especially around the belly button. You can dab some mouthwash around the pierced area to help prevent it from becoming infected.
Back-Up Deodorant
If you run out of deodorant, don't worry. You're not out of luck just yet. Rub a little mouthwash on your armpit to eradicate the smell and feel fresh.
Facial Cleanser
Do you know that mouthwash has powerful antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties? This makes it is a great product to use for fighting acne bacteria. Mouthwash can help to kill acne-causing bacteria. Soak a cotton ball in the mouthwash and dab it onto the skin. You should notice a difference within a couple of days.
3. Eno Formula
The citric acid in lemon juice and carbonate in Eno combine to produce nascent oxygen, which freshens and brightens the skin. Also, there's an effect similar to what one experiences after undergoing a bleach.
Face Pack Or Mask
Eno can be used to prepare a home remedy to enhance beauty. All you need is a pouch of Eno, one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix all three of them in this order on your palm, and apply it on your face. You can remove it after 10 minutes.
4. Baking Soda
Baking soda is widely known for its varied properties inside and outside the kitchen.
Teeth Whitening
The most basic method is mixing baking soda and water to clean your teeth. Using a small cup or bowl, mix a few drops of water with a half a teaspoon of baking soda to craft a paste. Once you have a paste, apply it to your teeth using a toothbrush or your fingers. Leave it for approximately two minutes and rinse with water.
You can also try adding a little amount of baking soda to your toothpaste. Or, you may purchase a ready-made toothpaste that contains baking soda as an ingredient.
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