Homemade beauty tips
 

My friend was telling me the other day that she'd been told to use honey and salt mixed together to make a facial/body scrub, I've just tried it and my face feels so soft

Currently sat here with half a jar of mayonaise on my hair because I have run out of conditioner, it aparently helps with hair growth and makes your hair silky

Anyone got any other homemade beauty tips?

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Take all your light bulbs out.

It works for me.
:o

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Alcohol ................... lots & lots of alcohol ! :D (It works both ways too ;))

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its whats inside that counts....

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Isn't that what DinG meant?

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Have you tried Barratts the Builders.:hidewall:

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Well, yes, I can't deny that is true.
Mainly because of a rule change though, it is more difficult to get it inside.
Women went straight from, 'when a girl says no she means yes', to, 'when a girl says no she means no'.

Couldn't we have had a period of time to work towards this?
Something along the lines of, 'when a girl says no she means maybe'.
:p

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Silly boys

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The mayonaise one really works, my friend heard it the other week so gave it a go.

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Its a lot softer now Bernie, made my curls curlier

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I'm a mega fan of more natural products..

For skin-Castor oil, try to remember to moisturise with it every night. A blessing for fine lines and my skin looks far better since using that.

For hair, blemishes, skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, spots etc I am a massive fan of coconut oil-amazing stuff is that. In fact, I've currently got a load of it on my hair, now. It repaired my hair after years of abuse (I've had micro-ring extensions and weaves for about seven years), it was all patchy, short and almost falling out. Now It's grown loads and is soft and healthy.
I will reply again if I think of any more!

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Yes love, sorry it was me that led them astray,
therefore I am going to send you a P.M. and if your answer is yes, that will prove my removing the light bulb theory.
:D

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Shame you can't swear on this forum

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Sugarmouse, olive oil is good for your hair too, wrapped in clingfilm and left over night

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I use bicarb of soda on my face as an exfoliant as well, mixed into a paste with water-I find salt grains a bit too harsh..

Avocado is great mashed up as a face mask , especially if you have dry skin.
If your skin isn't so dry, oatmeal mixed with agave nectar and blended works good as well. Honey is more commonly recommended but I don't buy honey so I use agave nectar, similar properties for skin.

Tea tree oil cures almost anything I find. My partner had verrucas on his feet from the gym and it got rid of those, they've never recurred..I've used it on ingrowing hairs and bumps caused by shaving as well.
(Come to think of it though, I'd rather he went back to the gym and had verrucas, than gave it up altogether like he appears to have done... ) :D

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Mashed banana and honey for your hair too

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I tried the banana thing once and ended up with loads of bits of banana stuck in my hair for days even after using shampoo! That was fun :D

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Maybe use a comb next time lol

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Never met a girl I can't drink pretty.

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Maybe this section should be renamed as:-
Hints/tips/and wrinkles?
:confused:

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Yep, I've also found The education is of no use, I can drink myself down to her level.

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Now why did I never think of that :p
Seriously, it was like bits of dry snot, glued into my hair. Think it was the parts of the banana like the 'stringy' bits, that had stuck to my hair and wouldn't come out. Brushing it out just hurt and made my hair knot up!

I also use vegetable oil to remove make up, anything else makes my eyes sting.

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Nothing makes the eyes sting like a good old-fashioned dutch oven.:alright::hidewall:

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I've yet to have one quite strong enough to remove all my eye-make up after a night out, thankfully!:)

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Great to see young ladies using natural beauty remedies.

A wise rule - if you can't eat it don't slap it on your skin, because skin is not a barrier, it absorbs.

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I knew I was missing something when I keyed Erics link and found a Dutch oven on Amazon for only £61
( although that price did make my eyes water!)

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I find taking all the mirrors works for me

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If you can't stand to see it, why inflict it on the rest of us?

I can send you links that make qussimodo look prettier than your avater.

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Leave Qussy alone he's got enough with his bad back:D

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Not wishing to bore you, but have i mentioned my bad back lately?
I find the best cure to be a 22 stone woman wearing high heels really digging in between each of my vertebrae.
actually it hurts more than backache but what the heck at least I have company.

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:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:ya daft sod:D

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I thought I'd put this thread in hints tips and advice not anything goes

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I use coconut oil in food a lot-It's meant to be a great immune system booster and generally good. I go through a bottle most weeks with hair/skin/food/treatments lol

Is it sad that I actually clicked on that link-I've never seen a Dutch oven!

Everything turns smutty on here!:)

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Coconut oil is better than olive oil for frying.
One of these lasts me about 6weeks
Coconut Butter (Coconut Oil), Extra Virgin 1kg - £22.00 : Buy now at Funky Raw Shop

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Well it was a new one on me though I did know what the cooking vessel was. That's what I like about Eric - you often seem to learn something from his posts...

And just for you Sugarmouse...

101 Things to Do with a Dutch Oven 101 Things to Do with A...: Amazon.co.uk: Vernon Winterton: Books

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Hmm I'm trying to figure if that's cheaper than where I get mine, or not....I always use coconut oil to fry, and use it as a substitute for oil in things I cook. I've heard that heating olive oil destroys the health benefits as the healthy acids and properties it has only serve purpose when the oil is at a natural temperature. I'm not sure if this is definitely true, or if the same rule applies to coconut oil.
I use coconut oil all over myself and I also put it in the bath when I bathe!

Ah thank you, that's my entertainment for the evening :D

I feel embarrassed to admit I've not used an oven for 6 weeks-there's something wrong with my partner's (it's recently began tripping the electricity every time it's turned on!) and the temporary accommodation I'm living in I've not done much cooking!

Maybe I should add something fruitful to this thread;

Tea bags applied to a cold sore can make the symptoms pass faster.

Tea tree oil after shaving to help prevent ingrowing hairs and bumps

Chamomile tea with lemon juice can brighten up blonde hair and even slightly lighten it. It's best if you apply the solution as a rinse then sit in the sun-but because we're in Britain, using a hairdryer is a second-best option.

Potato slices are good for puffy eyes and dark circles, cut some to size and place over your (closed!) eyes and lie down for 15-20 minutes (The last part's probably the hardest bit!)The starch in them contains the same enzyme that's used as the 'magic ingredient' in many creams that claim to lighten dark circles..

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:eek::eek::eek::eek:I'm shocked and stunned and not a little amazed by that statement SM:D

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Perhaps it's time she cleaned her screen?

Everything seemed dirty for me until I did that.
:)

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I use coconut oil for all sorts,nappy rash,eczema,moisturiser. It's brilliant

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Are yeh still in nappies ema?:D

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What's it like on computer screens Ema:D

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Sorry for sort of threadjack, but does anybody know what sorts of shops will sell soybean oil? I know I can buy online but I'd like to get hold of some today.Do supermarkets sell it?
I thought Margaret R might know but when I click on her profile, my computer displays an error!Lol

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I don't eat soya beans in any form.
I doubt you will find any that haven't been genetically modified.
The japanese only consume soy after fermentation (soy sauce)

Soybean Oil: Another Harmful Ingredient in Processed Foods

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I know this.You do seem to assume that other people are very much below your level of knowledge. Many are, but not as many as you think.

I wouldn't eat any refined soya products, as you say, the way we prepare soya food products is what makes them harmful. The Japanese don't consume a lot of it despite popular belief, they consume it often but not in large amounts.

My enquiry was regards soybean oil, not for consumption though.

I favour soybean oil for skin disorders, which is why I was wondering where I could get it from. It's actually the main ingredient in a potential cure for coldsores and other viruses which is in its final stages at the moment, and the reason I am eager to get some. My partner suffers a few skin disorders and I've just got the first coldsore I've ever had which has really annoyed me!
I have sent himself to a health food shop in town to look for some anyway, and have been informed that it's available at Tesco. Thank you for your response though ! :)

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If you wouldn't eat it, don't slap it on skin.
There are plenty of natural herbal oils for skin problems (which you already know about don't you:rolleyes:)

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I use mostly castor and coconut oils as I've detailed above.
Refined products are the worst. I'd be more inclined to use soya oil than to eat any products made from the soya bean. I wouldn't eat castor oil either because it's so thick and 'gloopy'-but I doubt it would do me much harm if I did.

But anyway.

It's this that made me particularly want soybean oil.

Where are the Cures? - Medicine at Michigan Summer 2011
(detailed about halfway down the page).

NB-001 Treatment of Recurrent Herpes Labialis - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov

Potential cure for viruses-makes me wonder if it would help with follicle infections too as some of those are caused by viruses.

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Sorry can't contribute to this thread (as i don't have any tips), but am loving all the tips, and will have to try some out

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Well here's another for you put cow muck in a coffee jar, put in enough hot water to liquefy it, then when it's cooled dip your finger nails in, guaranteed to stop you biting them.

How do I know?

I don't I make it up as I go along.

Same as the beauticians that create a new word for water!
:rolleyes:

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Depends on what you call harm...
Castor oil is a stimulant and lubricating laxative. It is not a preferred treatment, because it can produce painful cramps, fecal incontinence and explosive diarrhea. Its action can go on for hours, sometimes unpredictably and powerfully causing an involuntary bowel movement at inconvenient locations and during sleep. Initially, castor oil is digested in the small intestine. When the digestion is complete, it enters the large intestine and produces a feeling of hot diarrhea pressing on the anal sphincter. The slightest relaxation of the anal sphincter causes fecal incontinence. After a certain point in time, it is impossible to retain, especially in the larger doses.

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Sounds very much like a dose of paraffin, it don't taste nice and really you should be sat on the bog when forced to take it.

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Sure does Less, though fortunately I've not had the pleasure of either.

Our cat had some paraffin once and it certainly had the desired effect.

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I wouldn't bet on it. That's quite a patronising remark I would say.

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I think it has been used to relieve constipation so that would make sense. I've found it very useful in health and beauty treatments when used externally, though.

It wasn't meant to be patronising.

I had made a valid query and was given a load of links to things that I know about,that weren't related to my query at all.

Same as this member has done in the past to me several times, when I think back. The links and response weren't related to the question I asked, in this post or in past posts, and assumptions are being made about my level of knowledge and perception. It would be reasonable to expect me to know about soya and human health, and I'm careful to not sound rude in my responses. If I wanted to inform someone, I may ask first if they knew about the consequences of certain things or offer to help, not assume that they do not know.

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You are falling into the same trap that she has been in for years,

Why assume people are below your level of intelligence or even ignorance?
Most are surprisingly aware, and often react negatively towards displays of conceit. whether it's hers, you'rs or mine.

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Curse of the human condition I suppose. I like to help if someone asks a question and I know the answer, and I share knowledge but I am more cautious about it-and if it was me responding to my post, I would have probably added something like 'Are you aware of the dangers of soya foods?' Not readily assumed I didn't know. I was asking about the oil, and given this is a home-made beauty tips thread, It's quite clear that I wasn't interested in eating it.I want some for skin conditions, and I asked if she knew where to get some from.
Then again the reasons for the controversy of processed soya foods are not apparent with the oil, anyway.

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Sugarmouse, I know you are not rude in your replies.

We obviously have different ways of responding with information.

I spent many years as an internet researcher and it's automatic to me to look for information if someone mentions a topic. I would then post the answer whether the person asked for info or not. And it wouldn't be because I was making assumptions about a person's level of knowledge. It might be of interest to others as well.

I believe Margaret works along the same lines.

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I agree about it being of relevance to others-I did consider that at the time, and yes we are different, I do hold it important to not sound abrupt when I post on forums, and it isn't so important to others. I wouldn't have said anything had it been the first/only time.
I've never found anything you've posted to be anything but informative and polite, though. :)

As regards my initial query I went to all sorts of different places recently trying to buy soya oil and came back empty handed!Strange that nowhere sells it yet we use soya for all sorts of different things.
I've ordered some online anyway :)

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I think you and Margaret are two different animals altogether :rolleyes:

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Now that could be a whole new thread... what animals are we?

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Pass:D

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Massey's bitter had similar effects ... maybe worse:D

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Now that we have identified the chicken, we could work on the other two;)

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One thing I do 'suffer' from a lot is cracked dry skin on feet, I've not found a 'cure' for this as I get it from running and being on my feet at work.

One thing that helps is soaking my feet in lemon juice and warm water then rubbing with olive oil-it really helps but I have to do it often. I would love to find something that works better, or a more more lasting solution.

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Not much of an attraction in your job if someone with a foot fetish comes to see you!
;)

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Exactly! :D

It is one of the reasons I like to have nice feet-but also it scares me how many folk don't seem to care how cracked or dry their feet get!I could probably think of ten people I know well who seem to sport the 'Hooves' look!

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less will like this tip...

throw your face into the freezer to recover lost youth :D

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Here's a beauty tip ... not homemade; but still something I'm on the lookout for::D

Lululemon recalls pants for being see-through - Business - CBC News

Way to go, Lululemon:dancedog:

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They need to have a word with Primark! The amount of indecent exposure they cause is unreal!
LuluLemon's stuff is usually really good!

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Whatya on about? I call that really good.:D

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It depends on the content of the leggings :D

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Well fair point.:D