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15

You

want a fresh

complexion

WASH WITH ALMONDS

That radiant look is the Holy

Grail, and almonds are packed

with good fats to nourish the skin.

Grind some into a powder and

mix with a tiny amount of water

to form a paste. Use as a

cleanser before rinsing

thoroughly.

2

You

want to

transform

dull hair

INJECT SHINE WITH PEARS

Thanks to their inclusion of vitamins

and minerals, pears add the extra

moisture needed to give locks that

mirror-like finish. Take the flesh,

mash it up, and mix with 2tsp

apple cider vinegar and two

cups of water. Apply to hair

and rinse after

10 mins.

simple

beauty

hacks

11

Your

nails are

yellow

RUB ON ORANGE PEEL

The peel is said to strengthen

nails and improve their

appearance. Rub the

fresh peel on to your

bare nails daily.

Your

blonde hair

needs a boost

SOAK IT IN

CHAMOMILE TEA

This cuppa has a gentle

lightening effect. Steep five tea

bags in a couple of cups of hot

water. Allow to cool, then mix

with plain yoghurt. Apply to

hair, leave for 15 mins,

then rinse well.

10

9

Look and feel

great from

top to toe

with a little

help from

some kitchen

ingredients

You

suffer from

a flaky scalp

EXFOLIATE WITH

BROWN SUGAR

The scalp is a delicate area,

so a gentle granule that won’t

aggravate is best. Mix 3tbsp

brown sugar with 1tbsp olive

oil and massage into

the area. Rinse and

shampoo.

3

You

have darker

underarms

CORRECT DISCOLORATION

WITH MILK

Vitamin- and fatty acid-rich milk

helps to minimise darkening of

your skin. Douse a cotton ball in

the liquid before swiping on the

area. Leave for 15 mins, then

rinse. Repeat daily for

four weeks.