Home Remedies for your Grooming Problems

1. MULTI- PURPOSE FACIAL TREATMENT
What you’ll need: Mix well: 1 tsp. honey, 1 tbsp. coconut oil, 1 tsp. lemon juice. Apply
for at least 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

What it does: Moisturize dry skin, exfoliate dull skin, prevent and treat acne.

Why it works: Honey is a natural humectant, or a substance that can absorb moisture in the atmosphere, thus hydrating the skin. The Alpha Hydroxy Acid (or AHA, also known as Glycolic Acid) in honey is also a gentle exfoliant. Fruits with AHA (like lemons, strawberries, and grapes)
are known to effectively dissolve dead skin cells and lighten facial discolorations like acne marks. Coconut oil, meanwhile, contains Capric Acid and Lauric Acid, antimicrobial agents that can prevent acne. Coconut oil is also a rich source of Vitamin E, which helps oil glands to
function properly and also clears blocked pores.

AND WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS…
Next to karaoke-singing neighbors, there’s nothing more annoying than blackheads—ah, our pristine faces muddled by minuscule speckles of black. Lemon juice is also an eff ective treatment for blackheads. Using a cotton swab, apply lemon juice directly on the face twice or three times daily. The AHA in the lemon juice will clear the blackheads.

A KITCHEN FIX FOR YOUR MANE QUANDARY
What you’ll need: One egg, or two for long hair. 1 tbsp. olive oil Beat egg with olive oil. Slowly mix in a cup of lukewarm water to dilute the mixture. Apply on wet hair, and leave for five
minutes. Rinse with cool water; eggs might cook in hot water.

What it does: Stimulate hair growth, strengthens thinning hair, treats oily scalp. Why it works: Egg yolks are high in sulfur, which helps stimulate hair growth. Because eggs are also rich in fats and proteins, they have naturally moisturizing properties. Egg whites, meanwhile, have nti-bacterial enzymes that reduce the oiliness of the scalp. Olive oil also helps in the cleaning of product residues that may have accumulated on your scalp. It’s important to rid the scalp of dirt, as it clogs hair follicles, resulting in hair that’s forced to grow out thinly.

*A GOOD USE FOR BEER
Shampoo beer on your hair for about two minutes, then rinse. The malt content of beer is high in protein, and will heal damaged strands and also add body to your hair. Its maltose and sucrose
sugars will tighten your hair cuticles, making it shinier.

TEETH BLEACHING AT HOME - CHEAP AND SAFE !
What you’ll need: Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, which can be bought over the counter with a two to three percent concentration. Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to a heaping tablespoon of baking soda until you create a thick paste, then brush on teeth. Rinse thoroughly. Then brush with your regular toothpaste.

What it does: Cleans stained teeth

Why it works: Teeth get discolored for various reasons such as medication (some antihistamines are reported to discolor teeth), dark beverages like wine, soda, coffee, and tea, and poor dental care habits like not brushing teeth properly or not flossing. What hydrogen peroxide does is chemically break down the dark film on your teeth, and also exposes bacteria-filled nooks. Baking soda, on the other hand, is an abrasive—it scrubs the teeth and rids it of plaque. A warning, though: overusing will damage tooth enamel—do this twice a month.

* A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Baking soda can also get rid of bad breath. Bad breath is caused by bacteria buildup on
your teeth or tongue. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water and gargle. Baking soda obliterates mouth odor, as opposed to just masking it. If your mouth still stinks after brushing, and it lingers, better get a checkup for gum diseases or more serious problems like diabetes.