Health and Beauty Tips

To dry nail polish in a hurry, spray nails with PAM Oil Spray.

Remove Planter's Warts with banana peels. Before bedtime tape a banana peel inside to the skin, over the wart, and cover with a bandage. Within a couple of days the wart will be gone.

Olive oil can be added to bath water for a skin softener.

Save money on services you need by receiving them from students in training. Examples: Hairdresser, Dental, Massage.

Make your own flexible ice packs. Pour 3/4 cup water and 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol into a zip-type plastic bag and close. Put zipped bag into another bag, seal, and freeze. You will have a slushy bag of ice whenever needed for sprains, headaches, or whatever.

Ask your doctor for free samples. Pharmaceutical companies flood doctors with samples of all kinds of expensive prescrip- tions. If your doctor doesn't offer, ask.

Always consider generic. Ask your doctor to prescribe the cheapest form of medicine.

Toner/Astringent -- Use witch hazel instead. No need to dilute -- use full strength. You can also rinse with a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar after cleansing -- it balances out the ph of your skin.

Cut back on the amount of shampoo you use. Do the same with toothpaste. The manufacturers want us to use more, so we buy more.

Keep your pantyhose in the freezer, and they will last longer.

For great lotion, mix one-part lotion with one-part vaseline. It works better than plain lotion, and, depending on the cost of your lotion, you can stretch its value.

Remove gum from hair with nail polish remover, then shampoo.

To prevent hair pins from falling out, bend one prong in a "V" about halfway up and insert in hair. It will stay.

To keep Cold Cream from spoiling and to maintain its freshness, keep it in the refrigerator. Plus it is so cool!

Old lipstick tubes, thoroughly cleaned, are great for purse-sized pill boxes or for pins.

Use a lazy susan at bedside to enable sick to reach more items.

Emergency Sinus Relief - swap white vinegar high up in the nostrils.

To cure a cigarette habit - Take before breakfast 1/2 teaspoon each of Rochelle Salts and Cream of Tartar, also chew Ginseng root and swallow the juice.

Use hydrogen peroxide as an inexpensive nail bleach.

Instead of purchasing a tube of Chap Stick for $1.49, pay the same price for a container of petroleum jelly, and divide it into small containers to carry with you to use for chapped lips.

Mix dry oatmeal and water into a paste and spread on face. Lie down and let it dry. Wash off with warm water. Excellent facial.

Visit your hairdresser during the week, as sometimes they offer haircuts cheaper than on busier Saturdays.

Know what your health insurance pays for.

Coupons for health and beauty products that say good on "One Any Size" can be used on trial sizes. If you have a 1.00 coupon off of your favorite shampoo, and the trial size is only .99 cents, you will get it free!

For the truly frugal - when you can no longer squeeze any more toothpaste out of the tube, cut the tube open, and scrape the remainder into a bowl. Add baking soda and some water, and you can double the amount of the toothpaste.

To stretch your shampoo pour half of bottle into empty bottle, and add water to fill both. You have twice as much now, and it will work just the same.

Free fingernail brush - When washing your hair, before you rinse off the shampoo run your fingernails through your hair a few times then rinse.

Facial Moisturizer - Petroleum jelly makes a great moisturizer. Wash your face and while it is still wet apply a tiny amount of jelly. Continue rubbing in a circular motion adding very warm water until jelly is spread evenly. Your skin will be soft and non-greasy even in the winter.

Removing makeup - Use a damp washcloth rather than cotton balls to remove makeup. It works great and also saves natural resources.

Melted Lipstick - Don't throw away that expensive lipstick after leaving it in the car. Just place it in the freezer and it will be like new. Transfer to another container, if necessary.

Extend the Usage of Your Stick Deodorant - When you can no longer use the sticks because the deodorant is below the plastic line, set the container aside. When you have several near-empty containers, microwave them for about 10 seconds until the remaining deodorant liquifies. Pour the liquid deoderant into a plastic container and let harden.

Two-minute tummy tuck: Seated or standing anywhere, inhale allowing the abdominal muscles to relax gently outward. Think of your tummy as a balloon. Exhale, contracting the abdominal tightly inward as if you were trying to get every single bit or air out of the balloon. Hold a minute and inhale to repeat.

Beauty Tips

We all know that when we look good, we feel good. The same is true for the inverse. If you feel good, you look good. If you need to improve your self image or just continue to feel beautiful, try concentrating on innovative ways to enhance your appearance and feel better about yourself. Maybe it's time to try a red-hot lipstick or cut your long hair short. Whatever you decide, remember that it's all about what makes you happy both inside and out.

Every now and then, take a weekend out and treat yourself to a full beauty tune-up for your skin. When your skin is looking its best you're bursting with energy and well being. Make an appointment for a relaxing oxygen facial or a full body massage and manicure. Want to look like you flew to the Caribbean for the weekend? Then take a few hours to try out the latest self-tanners that provide a safe, real-looking tan, while moisturizing your skin. Sometimes having that healthy golden glow, even in the middle of the winter, can just make you feel so good. Indulge yourself regularly with things like massages, facials, bubble baths, long walks and alone time to read and contemplate your life. When your mind is at rest, your body will appreciate the effects of this state of relaxation. Proper rest is very important to your overall health and the health of your skin, so get plenty of rest. Reduce stress by gardening, hiking in the woods, or playing a round of golf. Or try simply parking your car a few blocks from work. This regular exercise will most definitely make you feel and look better. Don't forget to drink lots of water. When you drink water, it not only hydrates you inside, but it hydrates your skin as well. Eating healthy foods can also provide essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber, and are often lower in calories than processed foods. And last, but certainly not least, do something for someone else. This will make you feel good on the inside, which always makes you more beautiful on the outside.

Take care of your body by following some of these tips. When you feel good about your appearance, you'll be amazed at how good you will feel about yourself. These two aspects tie in together so closely that you must consider them both carefully to become a complete and healthy being.

Quick and Easy Lip Shine

Rub a generous layer of Vaseline onto your lips and around them for a lasting lip shine; also prevents chapping and cold sores.

Dry Lip Exfoliation

Add lip brushing to your morning ritual using a soft toothbrush or terry washcloth. Now add some lip balm to smooth the way for lipstick-worthy lips.

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