Ballito Umhl - NOV 2020

Kissable lips
Exfoliate your lips gently – try a soft toothbrush or a damp washcloth. Apply a
thin layer of raw honey on your lips before going to bed, then wake up to soft,
smooth lips.
Use cucumber to soothe chapped lips — mash a few slices and apply directly
to your lips like a mask. You can also gently rub with slices of the cooled veggie.
Leave the juice on your lips for 10 minutes before washing away with water.
Replenish and hydrate your lips by mixing one teaspoon of honey with two
teaspoons mashed avocado! Apply lavishly, leave on for a few minutes and
rinse. Great to treat smoker’s lines.
After steeping green tea, remove the bag and rub it over your lips to exfoliate
them. Not only is green tea rich in antioxidants and minerals, but also
reduces inflammation.
Eyes bright
Mix one tablespoon of turmeric and
one tablespoon of buttermilk, apply
the orange-coloured mixture to
your dark circles with a brush – and
expect to look infinitely better-slept
after just 15 minutes.
Caffeinated teabags have been
shown to reduce under-eye
puffiness. Steep two bags, squeeze
out the excess liquid, allow them to
cool, and you’re good to go.
Bright smile
Calling all coffee, red wine and
fizzy drink lovers — if strawberries
don’t quite do the job of whitening
your teeth, then try rubbing apple
cider vinegar on them and rinsing
(thoroughly) with water.
Get an A-list smile for less with a bit
of lemon juice and bicarb of soda.
Mix them together and rub over your
teeth then rinse. If you do it every
day you’ll see whiter teeth in as little
as a week.
Face fabulous
Those of us who haven’t been blessed with tiny pores are always looking for
ways to make them less noticeable. Combine two to four drops of lemon juice
with one spoon of tomato juice, apply and leave on for 15 minutes.
Say hello to papaya, your new BFF. This fruit acts as a natural exfoliator and
reduces blemishes while hydrating the skin. Mash it up with a dollop of honey
and yogurt and you’ll have one multitasking face pack.
Apple cider vinegar can also double up as a pore-perfecting toner. It can
regulate your skin’s natural pH, meaning your skin will fight breakouts and
strike the perfect balance between dry and oily. Dilute the vinegar with two
parts water and swipe over the skin with a cotton wool ball.
Turmeric is great for helping to fade skin discoloration and post-acne scarring.
Simply mix it with a few drops of lime juice and leave on the skin for 20
minutes.
Do you suffer from blotchy, oily skin? Whip up an egg white until frothy, apply
it to your face and let it dry. Repeat and add another layer and leave it on for 15
minutes. Finally, rinse with warm water.
Show-off hands & nails
Mash together an avocado and small
banana (they’re mineral-rich and
full of anti-oxidants) and pop inside
plastic gloves (or sandwich bags)
to minimise mess. Not only will it
make your hands super-soft, but the
mixture will nourish your nails and
cuticles, too.
A manicure wouldn’t be complete
without showing your cuticles some
TLC and there’s no better way to kick
them into touch than with some
cooking oil spray. Yep. Just make sure
it’s garlic-free!
Lemon’s a wonder product and a
great nail strengthener — rest hands
in a bowl containing lemon juice and
warm water to strengthen nails and
remove any leftover colour.
Playing footsie
Cracked heels? Warm a cup of honey
and stir in two tablespoons of milk.
Add juice from half an orange to
form a paste. Apply on your heels
and leave on overnight. Wear socks,
obviously!
For soft feet you’ll need a half cup of
vinegar, pinch of salt, a half cup of
Listerine mouth wash (yes, really), one
cup of hot water and a few drops of
peppermint oil. Soak your feet for 15
minutes. With a brush or pumice rub
the dead skin right off.
Help for your hair
Put the life back into limp or damaged hair by combining one teaspoon apple cider vinegar with two tablespoons olive
oil and three egg whites. Rub into your hair. Keep your hair covered for about 30 minutes, shampoo and rinse.
Revitalise your hair with bananas. Simply blend together two ripe bananas and half a cup of coconut milk. Coat your hair
in the mixture and let it sit for half an hour, then wash the mask out of your hair.
You may think of tea as a sore throat remedy, but you can also use it to give hair a natural shine. Use a cup of warm,
unsweetened tea (freshly brewed or instant) as a final rinse after your regular shampoo.
Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG
November 2020 Get It • Ballito Umhlanga 21