If you want to slim down a bit but aren’t quite ready for a full-on diet, try an at-home, slimming, clay body wrap. Spa and salon body wraps come with a hefty price tag, but you can make and apply one at home for a fraction of the cost.
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Aloe vera juice comes from the aloe vera plant and contains 32 vitamins and minerals, 75 nutrients and hundreds of active enzymes. Many people associate aloe vera with treating burns and sunburned skin. While it’s great for these issues, aloe vera juice can also benefit your hair when applied topically.
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Long, thick eyelashes are the desire of many women and even some men, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have them. You can load up on mascara or maybe even slap on some falsies, but these are only temporary fixes.
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Polyester pants may look good and be easy to care for, but when they stick to your body, it can be annoying and embarrassing. The pants cling to your legs because of static, which increases when the air is dry.
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If you accidentally shrank your favorite sweatpants, don’t toss them in the trash just yet. Although the pants may look like they’ll never fit you again, it is possible to stretch them out. Sweatpants can be made of a variety of materials, but the way to stretch them works the same regardless of the fabric.
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Razor bumps can occur on the face of any man who shaves, but if you throw curly hair into the mix, the likelihood of razor bumps popping up increases dramatically.
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Cotton is a durable fabric that is widely used for making clothes. Cotton can shrink under the right conditions, so if you have a cotton shirt that is a tad too big, you can shrink it. Although washing the shirt in hot water in the washing machine might do the trick, the hotter the water the better.
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Your hair can start falling out for several reasons, including stress, illness, improper nutrition, hormones and aging, but improper hair-care is also a common reason for hair loss.
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If your hair is damaged from over processing, using too many products or just plain genetics, consider giving it a deep conditioning treatment. You don’t have to scrape up all of your spare change or dip into your vacation fund just to show your hair some love.
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Pimples under the breasts, typically caused by sweating, friction or tight clothing, can be bothersome and even embarrassing. The skin on your breasts is thicker than on your face, which makes these blemishes somewhat more difficult to treat. Waiting for the pimples to go away is one option.
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A rice facial mask can gently exfoliate your skin, add moisture and brighten your skin tone, but you can’t use the actual grains for a face mask. Instead, save the grains for stir fry and use rice flour or rice water to make a homemade rice facial mask.
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That little orange box of baking soda isn't only good for deodorizing and taking up real estate in your fridge -- it also holds what you need to unclog pores that cause blackheads.
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Heading to the salon for a pricey blowout isn’t in everyone’s budget. If you have curly or wavy locks but want your hair super-straight, you can blow-dry your hair at home with a round brush.
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It’s disheartening to pull your cotton T-shirts from the wash only to find they’re covered in rust or water marks. Rust and water marks can be caused by mineral deposits in your water, from the zippers or accessories on other clothing, or from the water used to wash the clothes sitting too long in the pipes.
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Steam is good for your skin because it open up your pores to let out the toxins and impurities. Whether you’re heading to the spa for a steam session or you decide to hit up the steam room after the gym, there are some things you can do to maximize your time in the steam to get the most for your skin.
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Lotions and creams can help heal the dry, cracked skin on your hands, but a remedy from your grandmother's day may make your hands feel even better.
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When little black dots speckle your nose, blackheads have likely taken over. Blackheads develop when oil gets trapped in the pores; when the oil is exposed to the air, it oxidizes and turns black. This can happen with any type of skin, but blackheads do occur more with oily skin.
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Down is soft, fluffy material made from duck or goose feathers. It’s commonly used in jackets because of its ability to maintain heat and keep the body warm. If you notice your down jacket smells funny, it may be that the down got wet and has created a musty smell.
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Oily skin can leave a not-so-sexy glow across your face, especially in men, who naturally have oilier skin than women. Not only does oily skin affect your appearance, it can lead to acne. Although you need some oil on your face to keep it hydrated, an overabundance can be problematic.
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Discoloration forms on jewelry because of body oils, cosmetics transferring from your skin to the jewelry and from normal wear. You don’t have to immediately head to a professional jeweler when your gold or silver jewelry becomes discolored.
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