Have you ever heard anything so outlandish that you were sure it would never work? Me too! Sometimes, though, those strange tips and tricks are actually pretty good ones because they give you the results you want. How to tell which ones are good and which ones aren’t? I guess it’s a matter of trial and error. However, I have gathered together some of the strangest and will share these weird skincare tips here with you.
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1. Put Diaper Rash Cream on Pimples
Diaper rash cream is formulated to take away irritation and calm redness, so it goes to follow that it will work on zits. All you have to do is dab a tiny dot of diaper rash cream on the problem area and watch it do its work. This trick is so effective that you might even see the results right before your very eyes.
2. Wash Your Face with Dandruff Shampoo
Dandruff shampoo doesn’t know the difference between the skin on your scalp and the skin on the rest of your body. Experts say that if you have really dry, flaky skin, you can use dandruff shampoo in place of your regular cleanser a couple of times each month to help alleviate the problem.
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3. Wear Vaseline under Your Perfume to Make It Last All Day
OK, this isn’t really skincare, but it has to do with your skin so I’m including it. Perfume tends to fade as the day goes by, but you want it last until you hit the sack at night. Smear a small bit of Vaseline on your pulse points before spritzing on your scent and you can get just that. Perfume needs something to adhere to and it will only cling to skin for a certain amount of time. Spraying it on Vaseline gives it something stronger to hold on to.
4. Hemorrhoid Cream is like Magic for Puffy Eyes
You don’t have to tell anyone you do this, but it really works! Hemorrhoid cream is formulated to combat inflammation so it makes sense that it can quell the bags under your eyes. Gently dab a bit of the cream into the puffy area, being careful not to get it into your eyes. Easy, enough, right?
5. Stave off Itching with Toothpaste
Is your skin covered in itchy bug bites? It happens, but you don’t have to suffer. Smear a small dab of toothpaste on the bite and the itch should disappear. You want the regular type of toothpaste, not all the fancy ones on the market today. Try it – you might find out it’s the best secret you’ve ever learned!
6. Tighten the Skin on Your Face with Pepto Bismol
This medicine is for stomach issues, but experts say it makes a fantastic facial mask. The ingredients in the med help tighten and tone the skin on your face, making it look younger and fresher. Simply smear it all over, let it dry, and then rinse well with warm water.
7. Skip the Expensive Facial Cloths and Use Baby Wipes Instead
They are virtually the same thing, so there’s no reason to spend the money on facial wipes when you can just grab a baby wipe instead. They are way cheaper and do the same job. Most are created for sensitive baby skin so you don’t have to worry about them drying out your face.
Have you ever tried a weird skincare tip that worked? Feel free to share. Which of these tips do you plan to try?
Comments
Taylor: These are really bad tips. These could harm your skins barrier and leave you more prone to acne etc. why would putting shampoo on your face be a good idea?!
Annabel: I have used baby wipes as a makeup remover for years and it works. I have sensitive skin and have never experienced any kind of reaction at all.
Sara: And again I and plenty of women I know have been doing it for years, and yeah nope no burns either. I just got a exam not to long ago and my gyno said it's totally healthy down there.
Zeekiah: Dandruff shampoo? Seriously??
Sara: Honey, I really don't know you or give a damn what you think. It's a free country and if a woman wants to tell about something that's worked for her then she can with or without your approval.
peony: Great
Sara: And it's not impressive that you've gone to school or work in a hospital. I was almost killed by my doctor when I was 18 because he wouldn't listen to me cuz he was arrogant just like you seem to be. Just because a doctor says something doesn't make it automatically true, doctors disagree all the time on subjects. The medical profession has been great for humanity, but it's not perfect, Just look at what they considered to be true 100 years ago. Please get off your high horse cuz it makes me want to gag
Suzi: @Sara. Your vagina is self cleaning machine as long as you bathe daily. If you want to absorb any 'smells' then just wear pantiliners. They are super thin & you don't feel them. You can also change them as you need to. Someone in Alaska may wear one a day and someone in Arizona may wear 2 a day. If you start adding fragrance to your vagina whether organic limes or a chemical vaginal product you are still changing the PH of your vagina and over time you will have problems. Ask your Gyno about it if you don't believe me.
alka: @Taylor I agree, lots of ideas on the list are stupid and could harm your skin instead of help.
Alyx: That's exactly my point. I'm not a doctor and I never claimed to be. But I do work with a bunch and medical science is my passion. It's what I read in my spare time and what I do on weekends, researching, going to conferences, etc. I live in Canada where the medical field is MUCH stricter than the states. Honestly if a gyno told a patient that the nurse would just about immediately tell the board and the gyno would have to go back to school, because that's literally the most key information to any medical profession, the pH balance needs to stay where it is supposed to be or the body can't do what it's supposed to. Again like I said, nobody but your gyno is saying it's safe and when your burns finally hit the surface or you get cancer you will really regret it. And nobody in the past 50 years has recommended citrus juice if they've gone to medical school of any kind. If you went to a dermatologist, they'd face palm themselves so much. All I'm trying to get you to understand is this is literally hurting you from the inside, and can cause cancer, but you are going to recommend it to your friends despite medical facts, research and studies saying it's dangerous, because what, you don't care if they get cancer? I don't care what you do to yourself, but PLEASE don't get others into it. If they have cancer in their genetics then this can really speed it up, vaginal cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer etc, or it can even spread something that is already there in the blood stream. It's not okay, and if I were your friends id be pissed. I hope you tell them all this, because it's important to know. You are continuing despite it being carcinogenic and dangerous, but that's fine. Your choice. But don't choose for other people what their next medical battle is going to be.
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