You men know I like my hacks don’t you: anything to save time, energy and money get a tick in my box (I’ve even shared some lifestyle hacks on ITV’s Lorraine) but this time I wanted to focus on 10 charm hacks I’ve picked up lately, mostly from other savvy mum mates and I hope you love them as much as I do!
I was inspired to write this after a substantial spot showed its face (!) on my face (yuck) and after appealing to friends, discovered garlic is the answer! below I share much more of my fave hacks. Enjoy!
Psst. These hacks might not work for all so don’t sue me, yeah (!) but myself and pals have seen terrific results so I wanted to share them with you.
How to get rid of a spot. Take a garlic clove, make some cuts to extract the juice and dab over the spot. It will sting at first but the spot ought to diminish immediately. It relives pain in minutes for me too.For spots under the skin, leave the juice overnight. yes you will smell like hummus the next day but your spots will be gone. It’s the antimicrobial properties of Allicin, a chemical compound in raw garlic, which helps blast pimples. I’ve not suffered with acne but pals have and some promise by using organic apple cider vinegar, watering it down if your skin is sensitive and applying it as a toner to help battle acne as it removes excess dirt and returns skin back to the acid mantle which is destroyed with acid. The cider restores balance.
How to decrease a puffy face. My face tends to bloat with PMT but I’ve found sleeping on 2 not 1 pillow helps decrease puffiness as it enhances circulation and drains water from my face.
How to make your perfume last. Spritz behind your ears and knees (pulse points which generate greater heat so smell) and on your hair with the strands helping to carry scent. add body lotion or Vaseline to pulse points so the scent sticks to it and prolongs too.
How to master ideal brows. To pluck your own brows, add concealer over your brows to work out the places you need to pluck before you opt for it. To make them bolder, use small strokes to fill in your eyebrows and choose an eyebrow mascara over a pencil as it’s less severe and much more natural-looking. If you are filling in a gap then use a pencil.
How to make nail polish dry quicker. place your nail once painted into ice water to help them dry quicker as it sets the polish. once dry add some nail oil to nourish and draw out the shine.
How to achieve longer looking lashes? blow dry your eyelash curlers for a short blast before curling your lashes. Don’t burn yourself though. check they’re not too hot before placing near your eyes. The heat helps set the lashes.
Diminish eye bags with tea bags! use tea-bags to remove under eye circles. Tea is bursting with antioxidants so place two bags: green tea ideally as the caffeine will help decrease water and tighten. You’ll smell good too!
How to emphasise eyes. Apply a dot of white eyeliner in the inner of your eyes by your nose. terrific as an eyebrow highlighter too.
Do your cosmetics in the car. The natural light from all the windows coupled with the mirror light make it simpler than ever to see your face/ pluck your brows/ apply lipstick. Don’t do it while driving, obvs. It’s illegal and stupid. Park up and paint your face.
Styling your hair. use bobby pins upside down which was how they were originally implied to be used. They hold your locks for longer.
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