All of us want to look and feel good, but sometimes this mission can get pretty expensive. After all, when you’ve bought all of the creams, the moisturizers, the foundations, the highlighters, the perfumes, and everything else you supposedly need to create the perfect look, your bank balance isn’t too happy. But did you know that you can use everyday household items as beauty products?
Tea bags
If you’re a big tea drinker, then you’ll be happy to know that this household product doesn’t just give you a caffeine boost. Instead, it’s perfect if your shaving routine leaves you feeling red and raw. After all, shaving in a rush or shaving with a blunt razor can be pretty painful. Instead of letting your skin feel the wrath of such a beauty regime, make use of your used tea bags. A wet tea bag will instantly reduce any redness or inflammation, thanks to the tannic acid in these bags. It’s actually best to go for the cheapest kind of tea in this scenario, as cheaper tea is normally full of this acid.
Cornstarch
Let’s be honest; we’re all pretty busy. Sometimes we just don’t have time to get in the shower, wash our hair, and then blow-dry it. Ain’t nobody got time for that. If you’re the same, then there’s a high chance that you rely on dry shampoo. This genius product allows you to (kinda) wash your hair without all of the fuss. It gets rid of the oil build-up, and it even adds volume to your hair. But did you know that you don’t have to buy huge amounts of dry shampoo? If you have cornstarch in your pantry, then you can just use that instead. This natural dry shampoo helps to soak up the sebum in your hair and will leave it looking fluffy and voluminous.
Peppermint oil
We live in a world where plump lips are all the rage. Angelina Jolie has been rocking her pout for years, Kylie Jenner has built a billion-dollar fortune on her smackers, and celebrities are doing everything they can to follow this trend. However, most of us don’t have the money to shell out on lip fillers, so we have to opt for natural alternatives instead. If you have peppermint oil in your house, then you’re in luck. By dabbing this item onto your lips, you should be able to notice an immediate change in your lips. They should be plump, perfect, and slightly tingly, too!
Toothbrush
Are you sick of baby hairs that always come out of place? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Although it can be tempting to just cut these baby hairs out of the way, they’re just going to grow back, so it’s best not to try that. Thankfully, it’s not too difficult to tame these wild pieces of hair. To make sure they know their place, simply spray some hairspray onto your toothbrush and then comb these pieces back into the main bulk of your hair. This should keep them in place for the whole day without making your whole head rock solid with hairspray.
Vaseline
Are you sick of your perfume running out of steam halfway through the day? This is even more annoying if you shell out a huge amount for your favorite perfume. Well, you’ll be happy to know that there is a way to keep your perfume in place all day. All you have to do is dab some Vaseline onto the area that you’re going to spray your perfume beforehand. The oils within this product sticks to the perfume and stops it from evaporating so quickly.
These tricks of the trade will leave you feeling perfectly pruned without having to shell out a hefty fortune.
