I did try this--it works wonderfully well. I have used many of the skin recipes* below myself. I use witch hazel straight from the bottle as an astringent.

Skin Care

Use witch hazel as an astringent instead of pricey products. It also cleans makeup from skin without drying it.

Cool Banana pulp is a face plumping moisturiser. Mash banana, apply to face, rinse with cool water after 15 minutes.

Oatmeal in whole milk made into a helps to slough dead skin and tighten pores. Apply with a damp face cloth and gently clease face.

Cucumber slices placed over eyes will soothe them.

Tomato pulp tightens skins and is a great remedy for blackheads.

Cucumber juice patted on face and left to dry will deminish the appearance of wrinkles.

Make a mask of plain yogurt to restore the natural acidity balance to your skin. Leave on for 15 minutes then rinse face in cool water. Pat dry.


Body Care



pour powered milk into bath water for a skin softening bath. Add oatmeal if skin is dry and itchy.

Rub lemon peel over elbows and knees to help get rid of uneven rough dark spots.


Hair Care



Vinegar makes a good hair rinse for oily hair. Add 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar to 1 quart of distilled water. Keep in refrigerator.

Add 1/2 cup of lemon juice to 1 quart of cool water for your final hair rinse to help prevent drandruff.


Eyes



Don't throw that used tea bag away. Drink your tea then use the tea bag if your eyes are tired and puffy swollen.

Apply hemmoroid cream under the eyes to lessen puffiness.

Cucumber slices are great eye soothers.

To diminish undereye puffiness for the evening use a little Preperation H to temporarily tighten the skin.

Use vaseline to tame your eyebrows.

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