Tipnut's Health & Beauty Library: Recipes / Tips / Remedies
Most people have their favorite, tried-and-true commercial products for beauty and self-care they wouldn't trade for the world (women especially tend to be very loyal to favorites), but there is still plenty we can do with homemade solutions.
Brand names aren't necessarily better than what can be mixed ourselves at home--especially useful in a pinch when stores are closed or something is needed to relieve pain RIGHT NOW (maybe a toothache or uncomfortable heartburn). Many of these healing potions and soothing elixirs contain all-natural, simple food items & assorted ingredients that are likely found in your cupboards already.
When preparing my notes and collected recipes for this archive, it was surprising to see how many components were mentioned again and again, recommended in all sorts of ways, examples: lemons, salt, cinnamon, baking soda...even strange things like toothpaste have unexpected benefits. Some elements may be more exotic, but the majority of what is suggested here are simple, low-cost, widely available materials...economical and easy to source is always preferred, right!
What to expect: Discover plenty of health & beauty tips and tricks from making DIY cosmetic aids to medical care "in a pinch" alternatives. Many are from my private collection and years of tweaking and experimenting to see what provides the best results, but I've also included lots of resources found around the 'net. Everything shared is free to access with no hoops to jump through, so roam around as long as desired!
Whether anxious to learn how to tend to a sunburn, de-itch a mosquito bite or coax a vibrant gleam from dull hair, you should find plenty of interesting, neat-to-know aids & hacks. Do they actually work? Some will, some won't. Every situation is unique and so many different factors are involved (brand of ingredients used, expired--fresh--or stale, skin condition, tone or sensitivities, exact medical issue, etc.).
Please keep in mind I'm not pretending to be a medical professional or salon certified beautician so consider the information provided as friendly advice from one friend to another. Have fun browsing around the site!
Topics
In This Archive
- Home Salon
- Wellness
- Skin Care
Printables
A new favorite...I find it's the best balm for removing makeup, even stubborn waterproof mascara! One jar will last a long, long time. The money it saves on packs of wipes is incredible. Travels well, I scoop a bit in a tiny (clean) container to keep in purse/carry-on.
I enjoy making my own lip balms, but this Rosebud Salve is something I won't part with. It's great applied to lips, cuticles & elbows--has a lovely hint of rose fragrance.
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Homemade Hair Masks & Conditioning Wraps
If tresses are dry or damaged, here are a few recipes to try that will both nourish and bring it to a vibrant shine. These are made with natural ingredients and most are likely stocked in the pantry already.25+ Blemish Busters To Make Yourself
Quite a list of worthwhile solutions to try folks! Approaches for banishing a single pimple or two, acne, plus recipes for maintaining clear skin (rosacea, blackheads) and more.Hot Stone Massage Therapy: {Instructions}
Relax muscles, relieve aches and pains and de-stress with this popular spa treatment. If no budget for a professional application or would like to try doing it yourself, follow the step-by-step details…and no expensive equipment required!Guidelines To Make Your Own Clay Masks
It’s no secret mask treatments can draw impurities and excess oils from the skin and bring it to a healthful glow, women have used them for centuries with great success. Why not skip the expensive commercial products and whip some up? Now's a great time to learn how!10 Strategies To Assist Quitting Fingernail Biting
It’s unknown why exactly someone bites their nails but it could be due to stress, boredom, anxiety, depression or simply a compulsive behavior that developed over time for reasons unknown.
Is it serious? In many cases no but there can…Hair Removal: DIY Body Sugaring Recipes
Over the years I've discovered a few homemade versions that do just as good a job as expensive pricey tubs, and they cost only pennies to make! Let's get ready to rip!All-Natural Ingredients To Try Fading Freckles
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Alright ladies, I don’t know about you but the back of my thighs don’t look as, ummmm, shall we say: smooth and taught as they once did. 😉
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These are a nice, pampering treat to both give and receive (great fillers to tuck into gift baskets).
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With just a few simple ingredients, lip balms can be made that incorporate favorite flavors and colors…they’re super easy to whip up and can be fun gifts too!
Here’s a list I put together of different tutorials…there are also a…DIY Skin Moisturizing Balms, Lotions & Creams
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Guide To Treat, Soothe & Bring Boils To A Head
Boils are abscesses that develop for a number of reasons but common culprits are an ingrown hair and plugged sweat glands (armpits and groin area especially). They start out somewhat sore when touched and if allowed to flourish, they can swell, become extremely painful and even dangerous.Four Thieves Vinegar: Legendary Cure Or Fable?
There’s quite a distance between us and those who lived hundreds of years ago during times of the plague. It was a dark, terrible period and the plague was considered a sure sign of God’s displeasure. It attacked both young…Ease Menstrual Cramps: Oil Blends, Herbal & More
Well ladies, we all know "that time of the month" is no fun and though many of us only occasionally suffer mild discomfort while we're menstruating, others battle painful cramps each and every month. There are several things that can be tried to ease soreness.Suffer w/ Mild Or Tension Headaches? Natural Helpers
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Up until recently I’ve been visiting a family member in the hospital fairly regularly and one day while waiting for the elevator, I happened to notice an older woman who was sporting black fingernail polish. This struck me as unusual…Chickenpox Symptoms, Treatments & Care Tips
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It’s a natural part of life and we all go through it, but teething isn’t something toddlers deal with very well. Every parent braces themselves for when “it’s time” since sleepless nights and “irritated” days have arrived.
It’s usually quite…Bad Breath Blues? Good To Know Prevention & Cures
It happens to the best of us: the dreaded Bad Breath Blues when there's no mint in sight and it's impossible to sneak a quick brushing of the teeth. Also known as Halitosis, the culprit could be anything. Fast Fixes to the rescue!Nasty Nail Fungus: What To Do If You Have It
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It's not uncommon to spot a scene in period movies with an ill or wounded person in bed and a nurse or caretaker sitting at their side. Oftentimes the nurse is laying on a folded cloth she's first dunked into a basin...Gin Soaked Raisins Might Help Manage Arthritis Pain?
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Anyone else embarrassed when scattered bunches of bitty white flecks cling to the shoulders of clothing and outerwear? This is such a common human experience and it happens to most of us occasionally. Here is the page offering solutions!12 Beneficial Ways To Ease Nausea & A Sore Tummy
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Olive oil can effectively remove eye makeup (use cold pressed extra virgin). It's also said to be highly beneficial for aging skin & wrinkles since it's rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Bring shine to hair with a bit of honey. Mix 1 tsp of honey into 1 quart of warm water and use as a rinse after shampooing. Do not wash out and style as usual.
Eating apples is a natural way to whiten teeth (bite into apples, don't cut in pieces). Because the fruit is acidic, don't perform method more than once a week to protect teeth from damage.
Healthy nails and cuticles: Regularly soak them in olive oil for 30 minutes. Especially helpful as we age since nails start to dull and become brittle.
Dab cooled brewed tea onto face as an astringent, good pimple control.
Gently apply egg whites to puffy bags underneath eyes, allow to dry then rinse off to clean.
Bring back beautiful skin by exfoliating & sloughing away dead cells with a paste of baking soda and water.
Massage plain yogurt into scalp and leave 15 minutes. Will help reduce itchy scalp and dandruff.
Lemon juice can remove dark spots or patches around elbows. Apply to area and wash away after 20 minutes. Do daily until discoloration disappears.
Tighten & shrink large pores by mixing table salt & buttermilk into a paste. Massage into face. Rinse off. Repeat twice a day (morning and night) until results are satisfactory.
Dry Skin Facial Moisturizer: Rub the inside of an avocado peel on face, lightly massaging. Stay put, leave 15 minutes then wash clean, pat dry.
Top 10 Skin Care Tips
- Wash face morning & night.
- Naked skin is best, wear makeup only when necessary.
- Moisturize daily as soon as you're an adult.
- Light exercise daily (for blood flow).
- Drink plenty of water.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Do not smoke.
- Get lots of sleep each night.
- Healthy diet (avoid greasy & processed foods).
- Do not pick at or try to pop pimples or blemishes (might scar).
Free Skincare Printables
Stop wasting money & achieve best results possible with this little trick:
I find it worthwhile tracking new products (whether commercial brands or handmade) to monitor results.
I've created a couple charts to get you started and inspired to create a customized version. One is a product evaluation/tracker and the other is a daily regimen & product tracker (click images to the right to check them out -- each can be downloaded as pdf).
What you'll learn: Techniques that work, best performing brands, what doesn't do much of anything (or worse: what causes outbreaks) and more.
