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| The Early Show NBC 3/12/08 |
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Beauty Secrets
Shalini Vadhera,
celebrity make-up artist and author of "Passport to Beauty," says with
a few ingredients and 30 minutes you can transform yourself to a spa
beautiful customer. And the best part? It will cost you next to
nothing.
Anti-Wrinkle & Reviving Face Mask
This is a very simple recipe that will rejuvenate your face and is
a great anti-wrinkle remedy. Take two bunches of green, seedless
grapes, and crush to a fine pulp. Mix in two tablespoons of flour to
finish the paste. Apply to face, and allow to sit on skin for fifteen
to twenty minutes. Then wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Soften, Brighten Your Hands
This is a great way to exfoliate, condition and nourish your hands,
knees an elbows. Juice two fresh lemons and juice combine with 1 cup of
granulated sugar. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse with warm
water and pat dry.
Strengthen Your Nails
This particular remedy will make your nails stronger than acrylic.
Simply mince one tablespoon of fresh garlic and add to your favorite
clear nail polish. Allow that bottle to sit for one week and apply as
needed.
Add Luster To Hair
If your hair feels flat and dull, coconut oil will take care of
you. Simply wash as usual and use coconut oil as a conditioner. Apply
as needed, leave on for a couple of minutes and rinse with warm water.
Get Rid of Frizzies
If your hair gets frizzy, this may sound unusual but it works.
Simply shampoo as usual and rinse with flat beer. How do you make beer
flat? Simply add some salt and allow to sit until it seems to lack the
froth.
Prevent Stretchmarks
If you want to prevent stretchmarks, the Indians have a sure fire
way. Combine a cup of plain yogurt with a teaspoon of tumeric. Mix well
and apply to area for 10 minutes. Skin will look light, clean, shiny
and revived. In India, women will apply this mixture before their
wedding for extra help glowing on their big day.
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