We figure out if you can brush your teeth with baking soda and style your eyebrows with hairspray.
For us, Instagram has become not only beautiful pictures where we draw inspiration, but also a faithful advisor. Many makeup artists and cosmetologists are happy to publish tips and life hacks on the Web that can make you even more beautiful, but can you trust them all? Dealing with an expert.
Member of the Russian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
To strengthen and grow your nails, wipe them with a chopped clove of garlic. Wipe off with a tissue after 20 minutes
Danger! There is no medical evidence that garlic accelerates nail growth. Moreover, it is an alkaline product and can cause burns. There are many therapeutic uses for garlic, but application to the skin should be approached with caution.
How can you: the extract has antifungal properties and can be used for nail health.
Use a toothbrush and hairspray to style thick brows
Danger! Varnishes dry hair, as they contain alcohol.
How can you: if no other options are available, you can use hair gel, petroleum jelly, or another oil. The ideal method for fixing eyebrows is with a special wax. It is invisible, keeps its shape perfectly. The product contains beneficial ingredients that have a positive effect on the eyebrows.
A soft microfiber sock replaces a beauty blender.
Danger! Microfiber consists of a multitude of ultra-thin natural and synthetic polyamide and polyester microfibers interwoven. Despite the fact that bedding and linen are sewn from knitted microfiber, it cannot be used for the face – it irritates delicate skin, allergies may appear.
How can you: use a special makeup sponge. The beauty blender has a soft texture that feels like suede or velvet, but there is no latex in it, which means there are no foreign smells and there will be no allergies. Its composition prevents the growth of microbes and bacteria. Very hygienic, washable perfectly. After each use, you just need to rinse it with soap and leave it until the next time.
If the mascara is dry, dilute it with a few drops of jojoba or avocado oil
Danger! It is better not to use oils, since the degree of their purification is unknown. Do not forget that after three months any mascara must be changed, even if it is not dry. All because of bacteria that get into the tube every time we do our makeup.
How can you: add a few eye drops to the tube, close tightly and shake: mascara (including waterproof) will be like new. Liquid for contact lenses is also suitable – it is hypoallergenic and has antibacterial properties. This is one of the safest ways. But it is not recommended to use water: it can cause an allergic reaction and negatively affect the properties of the mascara itself.
To resuscitate broken shadows, sprinkle with alcohol hand sanitizer and cover with a tissue
You can! When I read such advice, I have a feeling of the Soviet past and total deficit. With great difficulty the shadows were obtained for you, and you broke them. Woe! Shadows can be restored, but this is not an easy process and definitely not with a hand sanitizer. It will take patience, 70% alcohol (which, by the way, is definitely a shortage now) and a lot of time. And when restored, the shadows will not last long.
To keep your teeth white, you need to clean them with baking soda.
Danger! Baking soda is a good disinfectant for treating oral health problems. But when whitening teeth, it works like an abrasive, that is, it removes plaque mechanically. Leads to scratching and further thinning of the enamel. In addition, the durability of the result is short-lived: under the influence of external factors, the enamel begins to darken again after a few days. If it gets on the gums, baking soda can damage them and cause bleeding. There is a risk of an allergic reaction of the mucous membrane in the form of rashes around the lips. Increased sensitivity of the teeth gradually develops, which leads to damage to the enamel. If you don’t know how to properly brush your teeth with baking soda, the consequences can be devastating and irreversible.
How can you: if you are a fan of tooth powder, buy professional products or brush your teeth from your dentist.
To get rid of dandruff, you need to add aspirin to the shampoo.
Carefully.Aspirin fights fungus and eliminates inflammation and dandruff on the scalp, adds volume and accelerates hair growth (acetylsalicylic acid prevents alopecia – hair loss), gives shine to the strands. But if you have dry, brittle and split curls, you should refuse to use aspirin – it can dry out and even ruin your hair.
How can you: large packs of professional shampoo are often much cheaper than conventional mass market shampoos. Or go to a trichologist and get a good hair care program for at least six months.
You can use a toothbrush to exfoliate your lips.
Danger! The delicate skin of the lips can be damaged.
How can you: the best tool for working with a face is hands. You can exfoliate your lips with your fingertips. After removing your makeup, apply the product to your lips. Massage for 1-2 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then gently blot with a napkin, apply a nourishing cream or moisturizing balm (not hygienic lipstick) on the lips. The procedure is carried out once a week.
For hair growth, apply an egg, sugar and mustard mask
Carefully. Yes, they used to use such a mask, however, adding more oils. And all because there was nothing else. When used regularly, a mustard mask dehydrates the hair and scalp, so be sure to alternate with nourishing oil masks. So, you need one more mask at least.
How can you: it is easier and cheaper to use masks from professional brands. And most importantly, the result is predictable.
For different problem areas of the skin, use several masks at the same time
You can!This phenomenon is already several years old, and it is called multimasking. And they are applied to different areas. This trend, as usual, came to us from the East, more precisely, from Asia. Asian women are very sensitive to skin care, so multi-stage care and the use of a whole row of jars at a time is the absolute norm for them. Multimasking reached European girls a few years later. And Instagram played an important role in this. There are a lot of advantages of this beauty procedure. Any cosmetologist will tell you that in different areas of the face, the skin has its own needs, for example, the area around the eyes needs lifting and moisturizing, and the T-zone differs from other areas in a greater production of sebum. Therefore, instead of alternating between different masks that can help one area of the face and harm another, it is better to use several masks at the same time. And this is how the professionals work.
Use a cold spoon for puffiness under the eyes
You can! There are many reasons for edema, and this may not always help. Cold constricts blood vessels and significantly reduces swelling. You can also use a spoon, but be careful. With the same success, you can use a contrasting wash and wipe your face with ice. Now on sale there are special patches with a cooling effect, which have pronounced draining properties.
Anesthetic cream relieves pain when plucking eyebrows
Carefully: modern medicine has released pain relieving creams, which include lidocaine. The cream must be applied to clean skin 30-40 minutes before the procedure, then remove the excess with a napkin. After that, you can pluck your eyebrows. You will not feel pain in this case, moreover, you will not feel anything at all, as if you were just stroking your skin. This method should not be used by people who are allergic to lidocaine or to any other component of the drug. The disadvantage of this method is its cost: such creams are quite expensive. For a small tube, they will charge you from 300 rubles. Often 2 tubes are needed.
To get an instant blush, you need to pinch your cheeks.
Carefully. Yes, pinching improves circulation and the cheeks turn red. But if the skin is sensitive or thin, it can lead to vascular damage and redness. Or rosacea (vascular invasion into the epidermis). By the way, more often the beautician is asked to remove the redness of the face, and not vice versa.
How can you: quality, better mineral blush to help you.
If the lipstick breaks, heat the piece that has fallen off, give the lipstick its original shape. Put the tube in the freezer
Carefully. Also advice from the Soviet past. The lipstick restoration process is not easy. You need to work only with gloves, very carefully. Germs can be brought in. Dexterity is required in order to remove defects. And keep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
How can you: it is easier to find your color in a brand that is affordable at a reasonable price.
To make the nail polish matte, you need to hold your nails over the steam
Danger! Of course, matte varnish costs a little more than usual. And this method will really make the varnish matte. But hands should be held over boiling water for about 5 seconds. And this is dangerous, you can get burned. In addition, the skin of the hands is damaged, the microbiome (protective layer of microorganisms) is disrupted.
How can you: the craftsmen in the salons also have a special powder for a matte shade, and the cost of covering a shiny layer or matte does not differ. So is it worth the risk?
It is better to heat the curling eyelash curler with a hairdryer, so the effect will last longer
Carefully: direct the air flow towards the rubber gasket. But do not get carried away so as not to accidentally burn the eyelid. A couple of seconds will be sufficient exposure time.
How can you: a new invention of the world of beauty – the thermal eyelash curler. They consist of a heating element and a handle. You should not be afraid of getting burned, all elements are well protected. Some models are brush-shaped and easy to use. Their cost is much higher, and the result is more durable.
Hair conditioner can replace shaving foam
Dangerous: In principle, you can use soap, shampoo, shower gel, and conditioner to shave, but skin irritation may occur.
How can you: shaving gels contain silicone, which accelerates the healing of microcracks and cuts, alontoin and menthol, which have a refreshing and cooling effect, and also reduce the sensitivity of the skin, working like local anesthetics. Aloe juice, chamomile extract in the composition have a calming effect. Advantages of the gel: convenience and speed of application, preservation of moisture in the skin, good softening of hair and cleansing it of fat. With even distribution, good razor glide; low consumption. Cons: cost. But treating irritated skin is always more expensive.