For those of you interested in reducing your cosmetic bill here are a few things that you can do with the food that you already buy:

1. Teeth whitening – brush your teeth for 5 minutes with a mixture of baking soda and crushed strawberry (1/2 teaspoon baking soda with one strawberry)
2. Toner for oily and blemished skin – 1 teaspoon lemon juice with 3 tablespoons water.
3. Exfoliate your lips by rubbing a small amount of honey and a few coffee grains in a circular motion.
4. Face masks – we all know about avocado and cucumber. You can also use strawberry, seaweed, pineapple and pawpaw.
5. Face scrubs – papaw, strawberries, apples, banana with an abrading agent such as oatmeal, rice, semolina.
6. Bath salts – a combination of Epsom salt and your favorite oil (Lavender, Rose etc)

There are a lot more ideas that you can use to keep looking great at a reduced cost. You may know some that you can share. You can find some ideas more here as well as ideas for household cleaners.

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