This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter.
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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