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Did you know that, in addition to various perfumes and cosmetics, leftover food products can also be used for skin and hair care?
Vinegar and baking soda are key ingredients in many cosmetic products designed to soften the skin of your hands. To create a hand treatment, mix a heaping teaspoon of baking soda with half a cup of 6% table vinegar, add a teaspoon of borax, two tablespoons of glycerin, and then fill the rest of the cup with water. Use this mixture to wipe your hands several times a day. In the evening, after work, you can apply any rich cream or a special hand cream.
If you’re looking to reduce excessive tanning or sensitive freckles, we recommend a solution that also includes vinegar. Combine a quarter cup of vinegar with the juice of two lemons, a tablespoon of water, and some hydrogen peroxide. Crush four acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) tablets and add them to the mixture. Use this treatment to wipe your face 2-3 times a day until you achieve the desired results.
Masks made from equal parts flour and whey are beneficial for dry, aging skin. Apply the mask to your face and leave it on until it dries completely. Rinse off with warm water, followed by a splash of cold water.
Oat flakes, specifically “Hercules” oats, can also be used to make masks for those with dry skin. To prepare, pour four tablespoons of warm milk, cream, or sour cream over a tablespoon of oats. Once the mixture swells, apply it to your face and neck for 20 minutes. Adding lemon juice to this mixture is a nice touch.
Another option is to mix a tablespoon of oat flour with an egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey, and a few drops of olive, corn, or sunflower oil.
You can also make masks from ground grains. They soften and tone the skin. Mix a teaspoon of ground grains with an equal amount of honey and half a whipped egg white. Apply to your face, and after 20 minutes, remove it with a cotton pad soaked in cold water.
We also recommend masks made from legumes: soak a cup of beans, green peas, or lentils overnight in water. Then, boil them, mash through a sieve, and mix with the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of any vegetable oil. These masks nourish the skin, smooth out wrinkles, and provide a slight whitening effect.
Vegetable oil is excellent for nourishing the skin. Warm a bottle of oil in a water bath and use it to make a compress for 15 minutes. Cover your face with plastic wrap, then with a towel. Afterward, wash your face with warm water.
Other fats can also be used for cosmetic purposes. Mix 25 grams of margarine with 1.5 teaspoons of vegetable oil and melt it over low heat. Once it cools, add a mashed egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey, glycerin, and a tablespoon of chamomile infusion. This mask is highly nourishing for the skin.
Pork lard is also effective at softening dry, irritation-prone skin.
Starch baths are beneficial for dry hands, while warm salty baths (2 teaspoons of salt in 2 cups of water) help to whiten and strengthen nails.
Compresses made from salty water or tea can reduce puffiness around the eyes.
