Best of Beauty: 13 DIY Beauty Tips and Tricks

When it comes to beauty, there are hundreds and hundreds of products on the market for you to try and devour. I have always loved beauty products. I remember being a little girl and hiding out in my mom’s bathroom and trying on her lipsticks and blushes and eyeshadows. It was always so glamorous and special to me. I felt like the “coolest” girl in the world.

As I’ve gotten older and become a mother of my own, not much has changed. Well, the only thing that has changed is I’m not sneaking into my mom’s beauty products anymore – I now have my own. But sometimes… well, it’s nice to pamper you skin and your beautified self with some products that you have at home. When my grandmother was a teen (she was one of 4 girls), they had to work with what they had around their house to keep their skin smooth, clear and beautiful… I love hearing the tricks and tips that she used to do when she was a teen. I thought today would be a great day to share some of these and also share some tips and tricks that I’ve learned about online.

13 DIY Beauty Tips and Tricks

1) Have tired or puffy eyes in the morning?
Here’s an easy fix – Grab your eye cream and chill it overnight right in your fridge. It will work perfectly to wake up your tired eyes in the morning!

2) Do you have really dry skin?
This is like having a little bit of luxury right at home! Take about 1/2 cup of your favorite lotion, pop it in a bowl and microwave for 15 seconds. Oh my goodness, it’s so soothing going on your hands, legs and arms. It’s just warm enough to give you a lap of luxury!

3) Do you have VERY dry hair?
I saw this on Pinterest during the summer and have done this twice. It is AMAZING! The simplest way to benefit from using olive oil on your hair is by simply heating up about a quarter cup of olive oil (make very sure that it is not too hot!) and combing it through your hair from root to tip. You can wrap your head up in plastic wrap, and then cover it with a hot towel. Leave this for at least ten minutes before rinsing out your hair.

4) Do you have tons of calluses on the bottom of your feet?
Let Epsom Salt be your new best friend! Grab a bowl big enough to fit both your feet in it or a bucket. Fill with warm water and add about a handful of Epsom Salt. Soak your feet for about 20 minutes. Dry them off when done. This will help tremendously!

5) Want extra smooth legs for shaving?
My grandmother taught me this one. She used Baby Oil instead of shaving cream! Makes your legs ultra, ultra smooth!

6) Don’t have time for a facial?
Easy, peasy! Use yogurt, honey or avocado for an all-natural face mask.

7) Want EXTRA soft feet?
My grandmother swears by Vaseline (petroleum jelly). Lather on your feet and pop some socks on overnight. When you wake up, your feet will be soft as ca be!

8) Have really frizzy hair?
My mom taught me this one! Grab a dryer sheet and just smooth right over your hair. Viola!

9) Puffy, swollen eyes?
OK, if you have sometime in the morning, grab some cucumber slices and place them on your eyes. Let them really set in and allow your eyes to pampered. This is something my Grandmother STILL does!

10) Want shiny hair?
I saw this on Pinterest, too! I have to say, I haven’t done this yet, but everyone seemed to think it was an AWESOME idea! Mix one egg with a mashed up banana and apply it as a thick paste to your hair. Leave it on for 10-30 minutes, depending on your hair texture. Then, wash it out as usual and use conditioner only at the ends.

11) Want your teeth whitened?
OK, one more baby I found on Pinterest. Want white teeth naturally? Mix lemon juice and baking soda to whiten your teeth.

12) Want to get rid of those pimples?
My grandmother taught my mom this and my mom taught me this! Take toothpaste and dab on overnight! Easy fix!

13) Rough skin on your elbows and knees?
Cut a lemon in 1/2 and literally squeeze on your elbows and knees. Very easy to do and FUN! Not to mention, it smells fabulous!