These are some of the weirdest beauty tips I have come across.. So, do they work or are they just old wives-tales? We put them to the test.
For Dry Hair
Tip: Mayo is a good deep conditioner for your hair.
Expert answer: Because of the fat and oils in mayonnaise, yes it does condition damaged hair follicles by coating with oil.
For Dry Skin
Weird Tip: Diaper rash cream to help heal cracked elbows and feet.
Expert answer: As diaper rash cream has moisturizers and anti-inflammatory ingredients, it will help hydrate and repair the skin.
For Hair Static
Weird Tip: Using a fresh dryer sheet on your hair will smooth out flyaways.
For Sunburn Relief
Weird Tip: To cure a sunburn, take a warm bath in VERY strong black tea — the tannins take away the sting and swelling.
Expert answer: It will definitely help alleviate any burning sensation. Tannic acid in the tea draws the burn out of the skin and helps it heal.
For Hair Color
Weird Tip: Lemon juice really does work to naturally lighten your hair.
Expert answer: Applying lemon juice to your hair before going out in the sun is a sure way to lighten your hair. The acid reacting with the sun’s UV rays accelerates the highlighting process.
For Hair Health
Weird Tip: I read somewhere to let olive oil sit in your hair for 10 minutes before you wash your hair to condition it.
Expert answer: Olive oil does help improve hair health by adding nutrients and healthy fats to the root, so using it as a deep conditioning treatment does work to make hair silkier.
For Hair Growth
Weird Tip: Using hot pepper sauce on your roots will help hair grow.
Expert answer: Cayenne pepper has been used in at-home remedies for centuries. They say that it helps improve blood circulation to the scalp, through oral ingestion or by applying at the root. If you are going to try this treatment, you need to apply the pepper sauce all over the scalp.
For Pimples
Weird Tip: Toothpaste applied to a pimple overnight will get rid of it.
Expert answer: True, as it “may have a drying effect,” on the skin. But it’s important to remember that it has to be plain white toothpaste no gels and should be used only as a temporary spot treatment.
For Puffy Eyes
Weird Tip: Hemorrhoid cream applied under the eyes reduces puffiness.
Expert answer: This old-school trick you likely heard from your mother actually does work. It may shrink them, as it is made with anti-inflammatory agents, which can temporarily reduce puff.
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