When you have been backstage at enough red carpet affairs and fashion shows, nothing surprises any longer.
Putting cellulite cream on the face? But naturally!
Getting into a bubble bath after making up your face for a party? Of course!
Using Pepto-Bismol as a face mask? Duh!
Here are some of the staple beauty shortcuts that I have personally seen in operation over and over again. And each one of them delivers fab results!
Get steamy to set your makeup
It sounds counterintuitive but almost every celeb I have met swears by the ritual of applying makeup and then stepping into a hot bath for 10 minutes (no bathtub? Stand near a hot shower!).
The steam sets makeup, while the mega-dose of moisture makes skin look plump, fresh and dewy.
A Pepto-Bismol facial
A tablespoon of the anti-acid Pepto-Bismol (or Gelusil or Digene) not only takes care of your insides before an anxiety-provoking event, it can also save skin.
That’s because it contains bismuth subsalicylate — an antibacterial active agent that’s very similar to salicylic acid.
So, smooth on some Pepto-Bismol onto your face, let it dry for 20 minutes, then rinse with plain water to help tighten skin, shrink pores and dry out zits.
However, it dries out the skin so use occasionally and not a substitute for a daily acne regimen!
Dodge a double chin
Want to get rid of a pudgy chin in a jiffy? Rub a caffeine-rich cellulite cream along the entire jawline.
How does it work?
Caffeine, being a diuretic, will suck out all excess fluids and reduce puffiness.
The effect will only be noticeable for three or four hours but that’s long enough to parade around a party or get through a hot date. Just make sure this stuff goes nowhere near your eyes!
Lash booster
Forget all those controversy-laden lash boosting concoctions — simply dab a bit of flax seed oil on your lash line every night.
Flax seeds contain Omega-3, -6, and -9, along with B vitamins and lecithin to repair lash damage and stimulate their growth.
Erase the acne
Have you noticed that celebs never look cakey on the red carpet? That’s not because they always have perfect skin — it’s just that they know how to banish even the reddest of zits instantly.
Instead of piling on concealer, they dab the spots with nasal spray and Visine (Clear Eyes and All Clear work just as well) eye drops.
These contain vasoconstrictors, which shrink blood vessels, thereby taking away the redness and bringing down inflammation — the effect is akin to that of a topical steroid.
De-bloat with apple cider vinegar
Feeling like a bloated mess and nothing fits?
Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with half a glass of water and drink up!
Within 30 minutes, the vinegar’s enzymes will slow down your gastric juice production and start flushing away the bloat.
Livvy says
Excellent tips, a few I haven’t heard of! Good job.
anubha says
Thank you 🙂 Did you try any of them????
JQueline says
Nice…
diane oswin says
Hello, lovely reading your advice. Please do you have any tips for big blue veins on back of hands. I would like to shrink them. Thanks X
Keratin Maske says
Very interesting thanks
MomsBinder says
Nice Tips!
Amber Shahid says
very nice piece of writing … keep it up
Kiara says
Great post! I’m definitely going to try that apple cider vinegar trick. Thanks!
anubha says
Thank you! And let me know how it went!!!!
Tony Cheetham says
Wow “Caffeine, being a diuretic, will suck out all excess fluids and reduce puffiness.” Talk about a lack of understanding of basic chemistry and biology. That is not what Diuretic means. “Diuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.” Not sure how that would dry your jaw out or tighten it up.
anubha says
Hi Tony, thanks for writing in! However, I beg to differ: Diuretics help your body get rid of unneeded water and salt. Since kidneys are the most powerful detox organs in our body, the flushing ultimately happens through them – and they get rid of all toxins through urine.
Sarah says
absolutely will work. a diuretic *no matter how it is ingested, orally, or as a topical cream* does work to reduce swelling and puffiness as mentioned above. I am a nursing aide and have worked in many places where I have applied certain topicals to legs of elderly women to reduce swelling due to water and trust me, it works. Yes the literal definition is true, but also vague. it does not go into specifics of the hows or the whys of diuretics. my thoughts are don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. i’ve tried it, it works 🙂 great post love the ideas!
anubha says
Thanks so much Sarah for the clarification 🙂
ALEXANDRE says
The term diuretic is most commonly used as the “Anti-Diuretic Hormone” which is the hormone released to CONTROL the loss of water i.e. to initiate the retention of fluids by the Kidneys. Hence, the term Diuretic would conversely mean the initiation of a loss of fluid. Hence, the terms Diuretic is relevant in terms to referring to a loss of fluid (Water in particular).
anubha says
Thank you for the really well put together explanation… truly helps!
Melinda Brake says
Where do you get flax seed oil??
anubha says
Hi Melinda, you should be able to get it in any department store that stocks cooking oils. It’s pretty easily available and quite inexpensive. Where are you based?
Melinda says
Outta Ft. Bragg North Carolina. Would Walmart carry it, or should I lean more towards an actual food store??
anubha says
It’s def available at Walmart – I know because a friend of mine picked it from there. Let me know if you find it!
Nena says
Hi, there:) BTW, this post is awesome and love the look of your site! I have been using castor oil for my lashes for a while now and I have noticed a significant difference in strength, length, and growth of my lashes. I would also recommend it for the hair. Castor oil is great if flaxseed is tough to find;)
Steven Mark says
anubha can i get this flax seed oil in london…. please let me know!
anubha says
Definitely – I had picked up a bottle of Webber Naturals Flaxseed Oil at a health shop last year and it was fab!
Claire says
interesting. the steam and caffeine cream may be worth a try
anubha says
Let me know how it goes! And I love, love, love your site – super-pretty!!!!
Nick says
from wer to buy the spots n zit acme curing stuff which celeb use. …m frm delhi. .mail me at nick@suroor.co.in
Thank you
anubha says
Hi Nick, I didn’t mean a coffee cream but a coffee-rich cellulite cream. These are quite freely available. In India, you should check out the one from L’Oreal.
Christina says
Where do you get the Caffeine cream? I’ve never heard of it
anubha says
Hi Christina, I didn’t mean a coffee cream but a coffee-rich cellulite cream. These are quite freely available.
Melissa says
Great stuff! I’m gonna have to try some of this.
anubha says
And let me know how it goes 🙂
Megbot says
I would recommend taking a shot of the apple cider rather than diluting it through a glass of water. Less to taste.
anubha says
Hi Meg, some people find an undiluted shot too sharp. Hence the suggestion. But I agree – technically, there is no need to dilute. It’s all about your personal taste.
Brittney says
The apple cider vinegar should always be diluted. The main ingredient is acetic ACID and can erode the enamal on your teeth and possible cause burning of the esophagus. It is great to use on occasion, diluted. But is not a cure all to be used every day or straight. It can be pretty nasty stuff if used incorrectly.
anubha says
It’s better to use diluted. Plus always make sure you are getting raw, unrefined apple cider vinegar – the generic stuff we get in stores is horrid.
swati says
wow! such great tricks, love the double chin solution ! gonna try some out.
anubha says
I am going back to it tonight 🙂
Amanda says
the apple cider vinegar trick has always been a favorite in my family! Mom passed that one down and I love to share it with my friends… the fact that it’s here inspired me to try a few of the other tricks, hoping they work just as well!
anubha says
Hi Amanda, would love to hear more tips your mom shared!
Marina says
I’ll try the nasal spray and visine , I really need to get rid of my acne
anubha says
The Visine really brings down the redness of a zit – it’s been my lifesaver so many times. Let me know if it worked for you!
Marina says
yay 😀 I’ve been using the nasal spray and it worked pretty well 😀 Thank you for the tip, helped alot 😀
anubha says
Glad it helped!!!!!!
yas says
HI, these sound like really good tips and am trying them asap. I was wondering if you have more remedies for acme. I cant get mine under control, am 21 and tired of so many pharmacy creams.
Rachel says
I got mine under control for the first time by using coconut oil. I would just put a thin layer over my face every night and it got rid of most of my acne and was a terrific moisturizer.
anubha says
Coconut oil? Wow! I love coconut oil but wouldn’t have thought it could cure acne. Am going to try this out now! Do you add anything to it?
Alexa says
Coconut oil is amazing! Antibacterial, antifungal AND antiviral! No need to add anything to it, just make sure you’re using extra virgin, unrefined oil.
I use coconut oil all over my body every day, but I prefer jojoba oil and argan oil for my face – they are closer to your skin’s natural oils than coconut oil is. This may be too extreme for you… but if you’re interested in giving it a go, here is how I got the best skin of my life…
No soap or anything on your face, ever. Clean with oil only. I use a 50-50 mix of jojoba oil and castor oil (castor oil is drying and cleansing, jojoba is soothing and moisturizing, so change the proportions as needed). Every evening, rub the oil all over your face and massage it. Get a washcloth hot and steamy and drape it over your face and let the steam into your pores, then gently rub the oil off with the hot washcloth – repeat as needed until your face feels clean.
If you try this (you can find more info by googling “oil cleansing method”) your skin might get worse before it gets better, as any acne that has already started forming may be pulled to the surface sooner, but once that goes away your skin will be amazing. You will never need lotion or facewash or anything else on your skin again!
Anyway… Sorry for rambling a bit! I’m just so thrilled with the results I’ve had that I can’t help going on about it when anyone else seems even slightly interested! I just stumbled across your blog and love it so far, by the way!
anubha says
No, no… pls keep rambling! This is a fascinating topic and you have given me such great info 🙂 Just yesterday, I was in a class with the founder of Stark Skincare and she was talking about how we absolutely don’t need soaps for our face. Definitely gave me pause for thought and now you have given me this great info! Going to try it rightaway.
RoseW says
I’ve used the pepto-bismol mask for years – it works wonderfully to tighten pores before having photographs taken and takes a lot of the shine off as well. In the summer it’s great, especially in humid climates. I love it.
The visine trick is great too. Also, if I have a big red zit the night before I put some plain old toothpaste (the real stuff, not the gel) on it and it reduces the redness. I’m not exactly sure why it works, but it does.
I’ll definitely try the flax seed oil hint. Sounds healthier than any of those expensive serums.
Thanks!
anubha says
Thanks so much for writing in, Rose… it’s always lovely to see one of these unconventional beauty recipes validated first hand! I have been hearing about the toothpaste one as well but had not tried it till now. After seeing your comment here, will definitely check it out tonight itself on these 3 humungous zits that are covering my cheeks!
cassandra says
Hey for acne you can use an Advil liquid gel. Just open one end and dab on the acne, it will reduce the redness and swelling VERY fast!!! I tried it a few months ago and it works wonders (in just a few minutes!) because i get monster zits that tend to go inward and get huge. The advil on a early stage zit kept it from getting bigger and completely got rid of it when I applied over night. Totally worth a try!
anubha says
sounds interesting… will give it a try and report back! Tx for the tip 🙂
Julie says
Julie If you have a chronic acne problem it is most likely a food allergy.. The process of elimination is a long one but it is the only way to determine which food is causing the acne. Keep a log book of everything you eat commonly and mark on a calendar when the breakouts occur. Look for patterns. It takes about 28 for things to go entirely through your system.
anubha says
Thanks for the tip.. will def keep it in mind.
Glenda says
I am going to try the tips.
anubha says
And then let me know if they worked for you!
Jay says
Great tips! I love that they’re all super easy and inexpensive 🙂
anubha says
Did you try any of them????
A Nanny Moose says
A couple drops of water on 2 asprin tablets + honey makes a way better mask than Pepto and it’s MUCH cheaper. Asprin is salicylic acid and works as you described. Honey is antibacterial and moisturizing so it won’t dry out your face like Pepto.
anubha says
Wow! That sounds like an interesting combination – am going to try it out!
Engy says
Good natural tips !!,,and am really concerned most about that part related to Visine eye drops being used as an acne redness-banishing aid !!,,specially that I work at Johnson and Johnson and Visine is one of our products but never thought of exploiting its Vasoconstricting effect in reducing acne redness !!
Thanks for the product (sales) info.!! 🙂
anubha says
Hi Engy, let me know if this results in a new product :))))
Skin Girl says
Just wanted to share a thought. I, personally, wouldn’t steam to set my make-up. Heat and humidity from steaming your face opens up your pores. Meaning that if you have make-up on your face, your pores would open up and absorb the make-up you’re wearing. That would deeeeeeeeefinitely clog your pores and lead to a break out! Unless you can afford to get a facial after every steam, I’d skip it!
anubha says
Hmmmm… am not sure whether makeup can actually get absorbed into your pores or if it just sits on top of it, blocking them. It’s an interesting thought – anybody with the answer??
Dee says
sneaky sneaky celebrities!
anubha says
hahahahahahaha
jen says
Nice tips 🙂
thanks ^_^
anubha says
🙂 🙂
Kristen says
Use tea tree oil for acne!! This works AMAZING. I dont know if you can get it at walmart or not but they are always at pretty much any healthfood store
anubha says
Cool – thanks for the suggestion! Does it go on by itself or should it be mixed with a base oil before application??
Heather says
Tea tree oils side effects are redness, irritation, blistering, and over drying if you apply to strong of a concentration. The recommended dilution for tea tree oil is 5 percent. You can use a carrier product if the solution you buy is over the five percent recommendation such as aloe vera, jojoba oil, or honey. Just add a few drops of the oil to whichever carrier you choose and apply. If you choose the honey do not rinse off, so you should only do this at night. You can find products that contain essential oils such as tea tree, and witch hazel, and other herbal antiseptics in a natural food stores or drug stores.
anubha says
Hi Heather, thanks for the info! I am sure everyone here will find it extremely helpful as I feel Tea Tree oil is quite potent and effective. And btw, I love your blog!
Nathalia says
I added Tea Tree Oil to the Oil-Cleansing mixture that is described in one of the other comments here, and I think it makes the process work even better.
2 drops Tea Tree Oil with 1/2 teaspoon of castor oil and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil.
anubha says
That’s great Nathalia! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kesha C. says
These are awesome tips! I thought I’d heard them all, but the steamy shower setting makeup one is new to me and definitely something I want to try.
Good piece! 🙂
anubha says
Did you try it? Worked well for you??
Zen says
Stunning…x Love it.x
anubha says
🙂 🙂 xx
Patricia says
I have tried the pepto on the face and it does seem to work. The others I have not yet tried but seem like good tips.
anubha says
Thrilled to know that it worked for you 🙂
Jessica says
RE: the caffeine for your jawline… If my face is looking puffy I mix ground coffee (like the stuff you use in an espresso machine) with a little egg white or live yogurt to make a face mask. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and voila… de-bloated cheeks and jaw-line. And cheaper than cellulite cream 🙂
anubha says
very very interesting Jessica… I have a face full of bloat after endless travelling, so am going to try this asap. Would this work on other areas of the body as well??
Nathalia says
I use the leftover ground coffee from my espresso machine to make a body scrub once a week (or at least I try), to get rid of cellulite, and it really works. It also leaves my skin smoother than store-bought scrubs. I think it’s because there is some oil in coffee, but I haven’t researched that yet.
anubha says
You are absolutely right – coffee beans do have oil. In fact, cold pressed Roasted Coffee Oil contains a very high amount of natural antioxidants and is also rich in phytosterols, which help the skin retain moisture. Most of the caffeine-based soaps and lotions use this oil in their formulations.
Ellie says
What great ideas! I wonder if the flax seed oil would also work on hair? Definately trying it on my eyelashes. 🙂
anubha says
Hmmmm… that’s an interesting question. Will definitely research and get back to you!
Heather says
Hello, stumbled here and love the tips! I’m definitely going to try the visine one.
Did you find out whether this flax seed oil thing would work on the scalp? My eyelashes don’t need any sort of boost, but I would like to find out how I can get my hair to grow faster.
anubha says
sorry, no confirmation yet but a post on how to grow your hair faster is coming up so stay tuned!
veronica says
In regards to making your hair grow faster here are the things I have tried and have (when done together) worked for me personally:
1. Take a biotin and fish oil supplement daily ( I found this was the most effective part of this).
2. Replace your shampoo with a mixture of half apple cider vinegar, half water and a teaspoon of baking soda in a small bottle (like used in the box hair dyes, but not one you used for hair dye, obviously).
3. Use a vitamin infused leave in conditioner throughout your hair after showers and an argan oil on your ends after every shower as well.
4. DON’T USE HEAT!! With all the ways to curl with out heat now there’s no need!
5. Don’t brush hair while wet.
6. Get a “nibble trim” (it’s what my hair stylist calls a trim that is less than a quarter of an inch) every 6 weeks. Make sure you go to someone you trust for this because stylists I’ve found have a hard time taking that little off.
I hope this helps! My hair grew from chin length to about 5 inches under my shoulders in less than 2 years.
Jane says
Great information you have given, always wondered how those celebs always looked like they had smooth skin day in day out, I thought they were immune to acne..now i know
anubha says
Oh they are definitely not immune, I can assure you. They just have a great set of people scrutinising their face every single day and tackling any problems that creep up. In fact, they are even more prone to skin problems because of all the heavy makeup and crazy lifestyles!!
venesia says
wow, very great tips.
anubha says
Thank u! And I love your blog – def going to try the aloe vera and ginger juice soon!
Jessica M. says
Love all these ideas. The flax seed oil on the base of your lashes sounds interesting to try. And I also will definitely try the aspirin and honey face mask. The you for all your great ideas
anubha says
Thank u 🙂 Did u try any of them??
Hannah says
These are some really neat tricks, thank you very sharing! 😀
Just so you know, as far as I am aware, vinegar doesn’t actually contain enzymes. That’s not so say it won’t have a helpful effect on your tummy – it just doesn’t have enzymes in it 🙂
Sorry to correct you, but I thought it might be helpful to know
Thanks again for the tips! 🙂
anubha says
Hi Hannah, thanks for writing in 🙂 You are partly right – the distilled, pasteurised, generic apple cider vinegar doesn’t have enzymes. But the organic, unpasteurized, non-distilled raw apple cider vinegar is actually loaded with enzymes. That’s why one should always opt for the latter.
Hannah Kahn says
Ooh I had no idea! Thanks for letting me know, hopefully I can find some of this organic, unpasteurized kind where I live! ˆ-ˆ
anubha says
You should be able to find it… it’s available in any health food or organic store. Some pharmacies also store it. Where do you live?
Rebecca says
I’m so going to try the flax seed oil on my lashes – so much more natural than buying something from the chemists!
Great post!
anubha says
Thanks 🙂 And you’ve got such a gorgeous blog!!!!
Carla says
I buy my tea tree oil at either Whole Foods or GNC. I put it on full strength and it has never dried my skin out and cleared up my acne. I use it every day after I wash my face, it is 100 percent tea tree, I use a q tip and dab it on the pimple. As for a body moisturizer I love using grapeseed oil, it’s cheap and I like to mix in a bit of orange essence for a great pick me up.
anubha says
The orange essence idea is superb! I love citrus notes and will definitely try this!!!!
Carla says
Yes it is awesome and one of the very Inexpensive essential oils you can get so it’s doubly great! The least expensive tea tree oil I have found is at Whole Foods.
anubha says
I love tea tree oil… will look it up at Whole Foods when I am there next!
Joan says
Just took 1 T apple cider vinegar, feeling bloated, if it works, will be singing your praises.
anubha says
Did it work?
Cosmeticbeauty says
Great tips!
anubha says
Thank u 🙂 🙂
Ximawrodofs says
Very nice tips. though i really doubt they work. especially the flax oil thing. but the zit thing really works! Thank you for that! it seriously saved me.
anubha says
Glad at least one worked for you 🙂
Claire says
Do you have any advice for tightening pores?
anubha says
Coming up soon, stay tuned!
Betty Durcott says
Hi. I absolutely LOVE these tips! Especially the steam one. I used a bowl of hot water!
Also, a good trick for healthy facial skin is to mix aspirin, lemon juice and honey. Works a treat…
Have you got any tips for highlighting cheekbones, or making them show through your skin more?
Thank you 🙂
anubha says
I have heard of aspirin + water but not the lemon juice and honey bit but can see how it would work. Guess the honey would soothe and the lemon would lighten… def going to try it out!
Kaytie says
I use vaseline on my lashes but will definitely try flax seed oil. I love the pepto mask as well i use it once every 1 to 2 weeks. Works wonders!
anubha says
So great to know the Pepto works for you. Let me know how the flaxseed goes as well…!
Chris says
I’ve been using the caffeine cream face trick for years and have fine-tuned it to a T!! Caffeine cream/gel is great.. but other topical actives often combined in such products can have better results than caffeine alone! Many contain seaweed extracts which help push out fluids and break down fat, and may even have topical skin metabolism boosting properties, their mineral content amongst other things can help firm skin in the long term and in the short term their film-forming effect along with their effects on instantly improving cell cohesion and therefore taughtness has instant tightening results. Some products use actual coffee extracts which can sometimes have a more intense action than just generic caffeine. White Tea, Carnitine, and Lotus extracts have also been shown to have topical fat reducing properties, and metabolism boosting effects than can push out fluid. However for the most dramatic effects of topical cosmetic diuretics/fat burners, lookout for products often labelled as ice/cold gels or draining gels.. these are not quite the same as regular cellulite creams. They tend to contain caffeine and sometimes seaweed/algae extracts, however these creams often contain a powerful cocktail of Escin, Guarana, Horse-Chestnut, Butcher’s Broom, Ivy, and vine leaf extracts whjich have very powerful effects on topical treatment of fluid retention! As a make-up artist I have seen on my face and many ladies/men that using these kind of gels has a superior quick-fix slimming effect. In fact sometimes the effect is so powerful I have to be careful how much, where, and when I apply it as it can go as far as to make a person’s face look gaunt!.. too thin!! Obviously such a client would have to be slim to start with… but these do work! NOTE, these latter products tend to be in gel/spray formats which contain a lot of alcohol. This I believe aids penetration and gives a fresh feel. Beware that many cellulite and draining creams contain gums and polymers and humectants which can leave a gummy sticky film on the skin, so trial and error is best. Tips for application: to chisel jaw apply on jawline, under, and behind it. for stand out cheeks apply in hollow of cheek only, not on the cheekbone as this can look too gaunt! do not apply on eye hollow as it can discolour eye area by stimulating circulation and make it look hollow and gaunt. However in cases of puffy eyes and puffy saggy eyelids it can be useful, but eye-contact can sting! for a slimming face effect apply in hollow of cheek AND on temples. In general do not apply where plumpness and fullness are desired. Also I have found that many skins eventually adapt to this trick and the results continue with use, but can sometimes not be as dramatic as they once were.
anubha says
Hi Chris, this is brilliant. You have truly mastered the subject. Thanks for the great tips!
Carla says
One thing I would say is if your are on any medications, to make sure any of these natural ingredients do not interfere with the medications, it’s amazing how many natural ingredients in creams or pills can cause harmful effects if you are taking certain meds.
anubha says
Good point!
rachel1301 says
Thanks for the tips! I never thought of using cellulite cream for double chin..
anubha says
Neither did I… but it works!
shanzay says
very nice!
anubha says
thank you!
Nitish Kapoor Bureau Newdelhi says
great information
love it
anubha says
thank you!!
fashiomatic says
Almost all websites contain somewhat similar beauty tips……thanks to beauty gipsy to provide something unique.
anubha says
Glad to be of service 🙂
Tricia says
Hi anubha,
Thanks for the great beauty tips. I am intrigued by the caffeine cellulite cream. Can you reccomend a creat with this ingrediate so i know what to look for?
Thanks
anubha says
Some options: Bliss Fat Girl Slim, Korres Black Tea & Verbena Gel, Murad Firm & Tone Serum, L’Occitane Almond Delightful Shape
Kylah says
After looking forever on ways to get zits to go down, I finally found it!! Thank you so much!!!
anubha says
Glad it helped 🙂
Isabel says
I definently love all of these tips, the were worth the try , thanks for sharing !! 🙂
anubha says
Glad you liked them 🙂 🙂
The Women Talk says
Visine for acne? I had no idea but it’s good to know. Beauty tricks def worth trying. Thanks for sharing
anubha says
🙂
alicia says
Great post! I am going to try these! http://everywherenigeria.com posted something similar years back but yours is way better!
anubha says
thank u 🙂
Nicole says
These are some great tips! I am definitely going to try Pepto-Bismol mask and the Visine for my inflammation. This is definitely a good read. Thanks for sharing!!
anubha says
Glad you liked it 🙂
DrCharuMalik says
Hmm knew about some, but especially liked the hot steam tip, will definitely try. Really liked your article,very well written.
anubha says
Tks 🙂
anubha says
Thanks 🙂
marry says
Thanks for sharing healthy beauty tips, with keeping healthy skin getting attractive skin.
judy says
no duble chin here….but i wil definitely try the apple cider for bloating!!..steam trick is good also!
anubha says
let me know how it goes!!
Scarlet says
I like the flax seed oil tip! Thanks!
anubha says
glad to help 🙂
Misplaced Angel says
Odd, yet curiously interesting beauty tips here.
Michelle says
Hi,
Can I use the flax seed oil on my scalp to help grow our my hair faster?
anubha says
It can definitely improve the condition of your scalp and hair. This link gives a good overview of flaxseed oil and hair: http://superfoodprofiles.com/flaxseed-oil-strong-shiny-hair
Hasmitha says
I love steaming my face as part of a facial routine but it never occurred to me to steam my face after putting on my make up. Definitely going to give that a try. And I love apple cider vinegar. I have been using for about a year, I drink it with water and I used it to rinse my hair after washing. It leaves my hair feeling soft and clean.
anubha says
I am a recent convert to apple cider vinegar and now can’t live without my daily shot 🙂
Senna Lupin says
i really love the apple cider vinegar trick.. i will surely try it once 🙂 ..
Monica says
thanks so much for this tips…it will be help me when my acne come again on my face….but my face is very sensitive, I want to know Anubha this tips also used on my face??
anubha says
Hi Monica, yes these all work for the face but if you’ve got sensitive skin I would suggest doing a patch test first.
Nisha says
Hi Anubha.
“StumbledUpon” your blog today and enjoyed reading this post and about you.
Yes some of these tricks were weird, some surprising, some unbelievable 😀
I haven’t tried any of these, but when I was younger someone told me applying castor oil helps elongate eye lashes. I gave up on that in a few days to be able to tell the results… =)
anubha says
Hi Nisha, thanks for the compliments 🙂 I just saw your blog and LOVE it. In fact, am trying to plan a Thailand getaway later this month. Can I harass you for tips if it does come about?
Merissa says
Great tips! would the flax seed oil work for the hair on your head? 🙂
anubha says
It should but I would think that coconut oil is more effective on the head.
Ashlyn says
I have tried so many of these tricks and omgntheey really work its so wierd lol <3
anubha says
sometimes the weirder the better 😉
Valentina Novo says
Great post! Had never heard of many of these tips! Thank you!
Rhinoplasty Master says
Great tips. I really enjoyed reading this post. thanks for sharing this kind of content 🙂
anubha says
glad you enjoyed it 🙂
muskanali says
very nice i like that thanks for that
sam says
Hi! I love this, and I can’t wait to try a bunch of these. I was just wondering though, do you have any remedies for removing acne marks/dark spots? I’d really appreciate it 😀
anubha says
post on that coming up soon!
bird says
wonderful tips, good job!
anubha says
Thank you 🙂 🙂
Willa says
erase the acne? … mmm nice tips.
I should try this 😀
anubha says
and then let me know how it went 🙂
Emily says
I love these kinds of quirky tips! Thank you!
Emily x – prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.com
anubha says
And I looooove your blog… it’s so vintage-y and so perfect!
Aoibhinn says
Hi, where can I pick up nasal spray and visine? And is it expensive? 🙂 Thanks! 😀
I’m assuming a Chemist?
anubha says
you should get it at any chemist… and no, it’s not expensive at all. Just as much as any bottle of eye drops.
Jenn says
Thank you for the info, esp about the apple cider vinegar. Do you suggest Braggs pure unfiltered or just regular ACV?
anubha says
Braggs for sure. The regular, filtered ACV is useless as it doesn’t have any of the important ingredients!
Melissa @ The Mediterranean Lifestyle says
Thanks for sharing, might have to try some of these!
Jamie says
Does plain old apple cider vinegar work just as well? Or is it more than the taste that is “horrid”? I have a big jug of the Heinz ACV from the grocery store… :/
anubha says
Unfortunately the department store variety doesnt work here as all the nutrition has been sucked out of that. You need one with the “mother”.
Jamie says
Does plain old apple cider vinegar work or is it more than the taste that is “horrid”?
anubha says
Unfortunately the department store variety doesnt work here as all the nutrition has been sucked out of that. You need one with the “mother”.
Miranda @ Slashed Beauty says
What does the nasal spray do in the acne regimen? The eye drops make sense. Gotta try that!
anubha says
It constricts the blood vessels to make the redness go down faster!
Miranda @ Slashed Beauty says
How interesting! I definitely have some of that laying around! Gonna try it tonight 🙂
anubha says
How did it go??
Miranda @ Slashed Beauty says
I actually saw a difference: less redness for sure! It was a blemish I’ve had for about a week now so glad to see it looking better. Thanks for the tip!!
neyhhaa says
Anubhaaa, Glad to c that u did nt ignore a single comment of fans.. very appreciable !
flaxseed powder is also gud if u take with a glass of water with one tea-spoon powder.. very gud for skin n fights hair fall quickly but its nt suitable if ur body cannot take heat.. so advisd to take in moderation.
rachna says
OMG…this is like wonderful ya!
mrschanelO says
very interesting article! has anyone tried any of these tricks??? do they work?
love from LA.
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Health Tips says
At our office, we’re always hearing of ridiculous beauty tricks that sound too good (or crazy) to be true, but there’s no better feeling than making a weird beauty discovery that really works. After spending some time with the most common beauty problems everyone encounters, we’ve put together all of our favorite weird beauty tricks that do what they say they’ll do. But you really Share here some helpful tricks…Thanks for such a valuable information.
Obiri says
Thanks for the great tips, this is very useful.
Enriquez Ang says
Thank you for this great tips, Really I appreciate this topic
I will going to try the all of these
and i will back to get you how it goes !
thank uu again Anubha 😉 (y) good work !
Prairie Wife says
Found your site through Stumbleupon.com and SO glad I did. I am putting apple cider vinegar on my grocery list, I can handle a shot of it with water if it works! I’ll be stopping by again, great site!
Rebecca @ Botox Toronto says
Okay, these 6 tips are great. Going to give them a shot this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Mybloggy says
wow this is amazing I will try
Taylz says
I use coconut oil and jojoba oil for my face as it is very sensitive and i am also allergic to the sun and heat (face reacts extremely). The oils take away the redness and kills the puffy spots, as well as the white heads, but do it over night or when your taking a cat nap as coconut oil will give a nasty sunburn if its not soaked into the skin. Learned that the hard way aha.
Interplay Couture Womens Fashion Apparel says
These are some awesome tips. I am going to try the steam one even though I feel like it would make my face shiny. We shall see!!
karen Bradly says
Nice entry. Really appreciate the tips. I am always looking for new ways to improve my daily beauty routine.
Kay says
So many amazing tricks that I didn’t know exits
praneeta says
Hi mam. I just read ur blog. I’m 20 yrs old. I have had acne since I was 17. They just won’t go. I’ve tried every medication, yoga and exercise. Don’t know wat to do. Please help. I got back acne, marks and face acne. Its affecting my confidence level.
LiyaBleu says
Cool article! I’m going to try the pepto bismol idea http://prettyenergy.com
Lauren says
I cannot wait to try some of these: sweet!! Thank you (:
Susie (The Esthetic Goddess) says
Great tips! The caffeine will also work for temporarily getting rid of cellulite too!
Betsy says
Thanks for the post, I love all the cray tricks. I have used Coconut oil on about everything: diaper rash, dry arms, deodorant, oil-pulling…but I tend to stick to something that I can count on and don’t have to run to the dermatologist. 🙂 http://www.skincarebybetsy.com I also have a few tips to follow…I’ll keep your blog for inspiration!
yani says
thailand beauty tips
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
I thought I knew a lot about makeup, but I learned a lot from this post especially the cellulite cream for a double chin!
kristen says
very useful for me.thanks
Amanda @ The Anti Mom Blog says
ok totally trying the flax seed oil for growing lashes! never knew!!
Liz says
Going to try that one about the flax seed oil. My lashes definitely need it. Thx for the tip. x
daninlarksy says
I would love a sollutuion to puffy eyes and older wrinkly eyes that just won’t stop aging. especially with the addition of reading and seeing glasses.
anubha says
Coming up soon 🙂
Zarnain Ali says
Amazing. i am going to try this trick …. realy nice /. thanx for sharing
Vanishings Laser Esthetics INC. says
These are great beauty tricks for those who are looking to participate in any fashion event. Definitely, these tricks will deliver fab results to fashion lovers.
Nic says
There are weirder beauty tricks these days. Snail facial, anyone?
beauty and fitness guru says
There is unique tips and tricks I have not read elsewhere. I will definitely try the Pepto-Bismol mask and actually all other tricks listed here.
sweet poppin says
wow! thanks for the tips! i’ll try the bloating one 🙂
seo says
More beauty tips I need. Thanks!!!
Evie says
Nice tips. Thank you for sharing. Many of us haven’t heard of. For how much time flax seed oil need to apply? My sister has sensitive and dry skin. Is it good to use or not for dry and sensitive skin?
sara says
Aspirin mask works so well! Takes out all the redness and acne literally the next day! Google Aspirin mask reviews and you’ll find out. Its amazing and i’ve been on accutane, retin-a and all kinds of prescription acne pills and creams. You cant use advil or tylenol it has to asprine.
MarinaSays says
Really cool tips – thanks for sharing 🙂 Gonna try the apple cider vinegar one for sure.
http://www.MarinaSays.com
Corbic says
Great beauty tips. Shin and get notice with simple beauty hacks.
Suchitra Sen says
These weird beauty tricks are awesome.Thank for these great tips.
Antara Sagi says
Good Tips….Awesome post
Olivia Gownn says
Pinned. Shared. Cheers!!
Collin says
LoL:):)
Jennifer says
Just want to know what can u use for under eye bags
Jennifer says
What can you use for under eye puffiness
Jennifer says
What do u suggest for under eye puffiness
Jo Stephens says
Love these tips, will def try some of them out. My tip for spots (as gross as it sounds) is hemorrhoid cream. Takes the swelling and redness down within 10 mins! For puffy eyes I use SBC aloe vera gel that’s been kept in the fridge.
http://www.dottybirds.com
Stella says
Great Article! Can’t wait to try the caffeine-rich cellulite cream and flaxseed oil 🙂
Tania says
Really interesting beauty hacks! I’ve never heard of any of these before but will definitely be testing some of them out. Xx
Oliva Stone says
yeaah wow, its not that weird just uncommon. I am using Solvaderm at the moment and would love to try other means of beautification. This combinations would really change how my skin looks, I feel giddy and excited already :).
Nakkase says
Very nice tips 🙂 🙂
martha@hlbenefits.com says
I just love those “nasty” little tricks!
Radha Pandey says
Thanks for sharing these healthy beauty tips.
Saraallie says
OMG I’ve never heard of these before. The one about the acne sounds so useful! 🙂
independentescortindelhi says
great blog thanks for beauty information
Joe o'toole says
Really weird beauty tricks…Excellent
Kathy says
Those tricks are really helpful. I will keep them in mind in the future 🙂 Great work
Betty Maria says
Wonderful tips thanks for sharing.
R K Jain says
I saw a difference look: less redness for sure! It was a blemish I’ve had for about a week now so happy to see it looking better. Thanks for the tip!!
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İntense Keratin says
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