This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
We’re all suspicious of DIY beauty remedies…You never really know what could happen when you use them. Well, I’ve compiled a list of what products have actually worked for me, and a few that have been recommended to me by a friend…
…Starting with:
- Coconut Oil: “You can use it for everything!” At least, that’s what my roommate tells me. Coconut oil can be used as:
- a basic lotion
- eye-makeup remover
- frizz remover (just a dab on your finger, then apply through the hair)
- a natural chap stick
- natural conditioner (rub into hair, put on shower cap and leave in for several hours)
- speed-healing of a sunburn
- rub onto dry elbows
- Beeswax can be used as:
- a natural chap stick
- Vaseline can be used to treat:
- cracked feet.
- I actually use this every night.
- Winter is gross and dry and your skin hates it. My heels get really dry so I rub Vaseline on them every night before I go to bed and then put on fuzzy socks.
- For those of you that hate sleeping with socks on, just do it an hour or so before you go to bed.
- Honey can be used:
- as a conditioner
- for the treatment of dry scalp (apply with warm water, 9 parts honey to 1 part warm water; leave in for a while, then rinse with warm water)
- Aleve Gel Capsules can be used:
- for the treatment of acne (reduces swelling and redness).
- Now, I understand the skeptics of this one. I was scared to try it. However, my aunt recommended it to me and she wouldn’t have if she thought it was dangerous.
- Poke a hole in the top of the gel capsule with a tack or a needle (sterilized/cleaned), squeeze out the gel and rub it into to your problem areas.
- I leave it on overnight and rinse my face in the morning.
- It may sting a bit, and for some may cause dryness.
- However, I can personally vouch that it dramatically reduced how noticeable my acne was.
- Toothpaste can also be used:
- for the treatment of acne (reduces swelling and redness, dries the affected area)
- Orajel:
- Rub Orajel around your eyebrows before you pluck them to reduce the pain of plucking (just let it sit for roughly ten minutes before you begin).
- Olive Oil can be used as:
- a makeup remover
Stay beautiful, Collegiettes!
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