Tip #1 – Make your own
microderm abrasion product:
Mix a few grains of sugar crystals in with your favorite skin cream and apply to
freshly washed skin. Gently massage the cream in small circular motions around
the face and neck area. Rinse with cool water and pat dry. Your skin will look
almost as good as an expensive spa treatment.
Tip #2 - Extend existing foundation:
Instead of using foundation straight out of the bottle, mix it with moisturizer.
That way you take care of two birds with one stone. You continue to moisturize
the skin - the most important treatment of all - and still add a touch of
healthy-looking color. You may want to play with the mixture to get the ratio
the way you want it; however, two parts moisturizer to one part foundation works
well for most women.
Tip #3 – Shape up those brows:
If you can’t afford anything to play up your beautiful eyes, this is one trick
that works every time. After all, the brows frame your face and should always be
in picture-perfect condition.
Tip #4 – Ditch those under-eye bags and dark circles:
Instead of throwing away tea bags after you brew your morning tea, put them in a
zipper bag and place them in the refrigerator. When those nasty eye puffiness
comes calling, lay down for about 10 minutes with the cool damp tea bags on your
eyes. Tannin, one of tea’s main ingredients, works naturally to reduce puffiness
and dark circles.
Tip #5 – Add natural highlights to your hair:
If you can’t afford hair color, try highlighting instead, done the natural way.
Mix one part lemon juice with three parts water. Put the mixture into a spray
bottle and spray onto the hair, or paint on highlights using pure lemon juice
and a small paintbrush. Then blow-dry or let your hair dry naturally in the sun.
Be sure to condition it afterwards to keep hair from becoming too brittle.
Tip # 6 – Shine up that hair:
When expensive hair care products no longer fit into the budget, turn to your
kitchen pantry. Any number of items from coconut milk, to honey or even vinegar,
will add vibrancy and shine when used during a hair rinse. A few drops of
glycerine or olive oil applied directly to freshly washed and dried hair will
also do the trick.
Tip # 7 – Make your own lip tint:
Not only is this home product easy to apply, it will last a lot longer than many
lipsticks and colors on the market today. Just choose your favorite gelatin
color. Dampen a foam tipped applicator with water then into the powder. Apply
the color directly to the lips. Add more than one coat to deepen the tone, if
desired. For shine, add a touch of glycerin or lip balm on top.
Tip # 8 – Make your own blush:
Mix one cup of strawberries, raspberries, or cherries with a teaspoon of
glycerin or liquid vitamin E. Blend thoroughly in blender. Mix a small amount of
the berry mixture into your loose face powder to create a smooth creamy blush
that will brighten any complexion. Add more berries if a deeper color is
desired.
Tip # 9 – Rejuvenate skin with a natural toner:
Cucumber does wonders for the skin whether you use it directly or just throw in
your morning facial bath. Because the vegetable has amazing hydrating
properties, it will give your skin the same youthful, beautiful glow as your
favorite, more expensive, facial cream.
Tip # 10 – Exercise and eat properly:
No one wants to hear it, but it’s true. Exercise and a proper diet is the best
medicine for the body’s overall health. That even includes the complexion. The
most beautiful women in the world glow from the inside out and that only comes
from taking care of their bodies.