Eight Simple Beauty and Skin-Nourishing Secrets
NO.1: One spoon of yogurt + one spoon of lemon juice = Yogurt Facial Cleanser
Mix the three ingredients, apply to face, rinse with warm water, then apply toner and moisturizer—effective for brightening skin.
NO.2: Appropriate amount of cucumber juice + appropriate amount of lemon juice + 1/4 cup water = Firming Cream
Cut cucumber into chunks, blend into pulp, mix with juice from one fresh lemon and 1/4 cup water. Apply gently with cotton swab—skin tightens immediately.
NO.3: Mayonnaise = Hair Conditioner
Mayonnaise used in salads contains rich protein and fat, which nourish and shine hair. Apply a suitable amount to wet hair, massage for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with hot water—hair becomes soft and glossy.
NO.4: Frozen Milk = Reduces Eye Swelling
Soak a cotton ball in frozen milk, apply to eyes for 5 minutes, then place two slices of pear or pineapple on eyelids—eyes look brighter. This is said to be a secret used by Hollywood stars.
NO.5: Peanut Butter = Softening Cream
Apply two spoons of peanut butter to dry areas like knees and elbows, leave for 10 minutes, then wipe off and rinse with warm water. Since peanut butter is rich in protein and fatty acids, it helps soften and improve dry, flaky skin.
NO.6: Dry oatmeal (half a spoon) + honey (1/8 spoon) + milk (one spoon) = Lip Balm
Mix the three ingredients, apply to lips, massage, then rinse with water—lips become shiny and moist.
NO.7: Avocado (1/4 fruit) + olive oil (one spoon) = Nail Moisturizer
Avocado is uncommon in China but rich in potassium. Californians like to mash it and mix with olive oil, applying to nails to revive dull ones. After 15 minutes, wash off. After several applications, nails become as glossy as polished.
NO.8: Egg White = Exfoliant
Applying raw egg white to skin dissolves dead skin cells, leaving the complexion radiant and refreshed. <Beauty>