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    Secret beauty products stashed around the house

    3 Dec 2014 3:37 AM | Posted by
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    Women are nothing if not resourceful, so it’s no wonder these beauty hacks have been discovered – all using items you’re bound to already have at home. There are even a few tips for using beauty items around the house! You can thank us later.

    1) Combine soda water and salt to make your own hair texturising spray. Simply combine 2½ cups soda water with 1 teaspoon sea salt and transfer the mixture into a spray bottle.

    2) Combat puffiness under the eyes with cold green tea bags. Aim to place the tea bags over your eyes for at least three minutes.

    3) Use brown sugar as a DIY exfoliant. Just mix a little with your favourite body wash.

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    4) Got a few creases in your clothes but don’t want to get out the iron? That’s what your ghd is for! #genius

    5) If you’re having trouble removing your lipstick and eyeshadow, dab a little olive oil on your lips and eyes and wipe off with a tissue. It’s super effective.

    6) Spare buttons lying around? Put them to work by using them to keep pairs of earrings together.


    7) Coconut oil isn’t just a delicious addition to recipes – it’s a great hair mask AND skin moisturiser. Keep a jar on hand at all times.

    8) Run out of blotting pads? No dramas – just use coffee filters instead.

    9) Do you wish your perfume would linger longer? Make sure you smell divine all day by applying Vaseline to your skin before spraying.

    10) No dry shampoo? No worries! Use a little talcum powder on your roots to absorb excess oil, then brush it out.

    11) If you’re lusting after longer lashes, apply olive oil to yours each night before bed. It helps to strengthen and grow them. Who would have thought?

    12) Bananas aren’t just a healthy snack; their peels can be used to soothe itchy and swollen skin.

    13) Dealing with pesky lint balls on your shirt? Grab a clean eyebrow brush to lift them right off.

    14) Can’t deal with that mess of headphones and wires in your cupboard? Use a hair clip to keep them from tangling.

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    What home or beauty items do you find have more than one use?

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    149 Member Comments

    Love bug 3 Jul 2020 10:41 PM

    Love these ideas and ones that can be implemented all the time tbh

    Beautyguru101 28 Jun 2020 6:02 PM

    I love diy lip scrubs! There a must have

    ThisIsMe 12 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

    Ooo I need to get a little clip for my headphones in my bag! They are forever getting tangled.

    JaneyPooh 5 Nov 2018 6:22 PM

    I love organic unrefined coconut oil - as a body moisturiser and in hair masks.

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 11:01 AM

    Some good hints in this article

    Isabelbolton 27 Jun 2018 8:55 PM

    Definitely used my GHD before to iron my clothes.

    Okatko 18 Mar 2018 9:20 AM

    Might try the Vaseline before perfume.

    AP1992 5 Nov 2017 8:29 PM

    Love some of these tips

    Emma Ocean 2 Aug 2017 8:59 PM

    I can't wait to try the vaseline perfume trick! And the button idea is brilliant!

    Shop A Everyday 12 Jun 2017 4:32 PM

    The brown sugar body scrub sounds lovely, I find salt ones can really irritate my skin

    Sootyhere 28 Jun 2018 10:56 AM

    Yes, wouldn't have thought of brown sugar. Good tip.

    Goddess..... 26 May 2017 10:21 AM

    I don't do any of these I'm not that cheap, I rather buy the products instead.

    jlsta 5 May 2017 8:59 AM

    Talcum powder hack!

    emma_mcmuffin 24 Apr 2017 2:13 PM

    I used to do #4 all the time when I lived at college :P I figured it basically works the same was as an iron anyhow! Also I will definitely have to try #11!!

    Shop A Everyday 6 Apr 2017 12:57 AM

    I haven't tried banana's on my feet, I should though, I eat enough of them

    Shop A Everyday 20 Feb 2017 2:01 AM

    I have done the talcum powder trick many times

    Shop A Everyday 28 Dec 2016 7:55 PM

    Sea salt in soda water sounds great

    Ellie585 18 Nov 2016 7:51 PM

    Haha I've used my hair straightener as an iron before

    skincare junkie 27 Sep 2016 8:41 PM

    Many things to try here! Although I would be highly reluctant to put banana peel on my skin

    Sweety7 15 Aug 2016 12:22 PM

    Vaseline trick sounds interesting... must try that..

    Stephanova 21 Jul 2016 9:12 AM

    My favourite idea here is using a button to keep earrings in pairs! I've had success with the banana peel for my skin

    katrina176 9 Jul 2016 9:34 PM

    Love this article , need more articles like this !! I use olive oil as an eye make up remover and i can tell you it works wonders ! Great for sensitive eyes. And brown sugar is an amazing exfoliant, sometimes i add a bit of olive oil to it, works a treat !

    Goldcat 7 Jul 2016 5:02 PM

    Do they have to be green tea bags or would normal ones do the trick I wonder.

    preciousia 6 May 2016 3:14 AM

    Love tip number 9) Do you wish your perfume would linger longer? Make sure you smell divine all day by applying Vaseline to your skin before spraying.

    annieleex 3 Apr 2016 1:13 PM

    Great article!

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