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Remove cooking smells from hands by rinsing them with vinegar, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse water washing to insure all vinegar has been removed to prevent irritation.
This tip came from a professional artist. You can re-balance the pH of the alkali in the material if you wash your hands with soap, then rinse well with a one-to-one solution of white vinegar and water each time. Rinse hands very well after the treatment to remove all vinegar from the skin. Always use […]
3 tablespoon (42g) baking soda 3 tablespoons (45ml) vinegar warm water Hairbrushes and combs need a deep clean every now and then to remove the buildup of styling products and oil that can accumulate; otherwise, a dirty brush can make for dirtier hair as you inadvertently put small amounts of those materials back into your […]
1 gallon (4 liters) water 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice 1 cup (300g) Epsom salt If you use a lot of hairspray and gel products, it’s a good idea to use this clarifying rinse from time to time to get rid of the buildup that can weigh down your tresses. Fill an empty gallon-size milk […]
3 tablespoons (24g) Epsom salt 3 tablespoons (45ml) hair conditioner Epsom salt can help transform your regular hair conditioner into a once-a-month deep conditioning treatment that restores body and shine, as well as curls if you have permed your hair. To use, mix equal amounts of conditioner and Epsom salt in a small bowl. Heat […]
Mix 1⁄4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon liquid soap and 1⁄2 cup glycerin (found in drug stores). Apply gently on to face using a face sponge. Rinse with warm water and pat face dry
2 cups (500ml) vinegar If foot odor has you down, try spritzing your feet with a dose of full-strength vinegar every night for a few weeks. The vinegar will help kill odor-causing bacteria. An added bonus, the vinegar may also help after the pH levels on your skin, making it a less inviting place for […]
2 gallons (7.5 liters) warm water 1/2 cup (110g) baking soda 4 drops lavender essential oil (optional) If embarrassing foot odor has you down, don’t hide your feet in more layers of socks; instead, try pampering them with a baking soda soak once a week. Fill a plastic tub with the warm water and baking […]
1 handful baking soda For problem dandruff, especially the kind that accompanies an oily scalp, try using straight baking soda (without shampoo) as another means for cleaner hair. To use, wet hair thoroughly and then work in a small handful for baking soda as you would shampoo, taking care to rub delicately near the scalp. […]
1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice 1 cup (250ml) warm water When a flaky scalp is caused by a buildup of dry skin, the gentle effects of lemon can be just the right antidote. To use, mix together the lemon juice and warm water. Shampoo and rinse as usual, then pour the lemon water over […]