Beauty bible – 2nd edition – page 4

They say that sharing is caring, so if you have shortcuts and handy hints that you simply can’t go without, you’d do well to share them with your fellow fanatics…

So we’d like to give a huge thank you to everyone who submitted a beauty tip or trick that works for them – without these submissions, I’d have no idea that oranges can help to whiten teeth or that frosty foundation can be a godsend.

Hint: If your tip has been bolded, then you’ll be scoring a $100 beauty basket to thank you for your brilliance.

Body

Never use your husband’s electric razor for your armpits. A little stubble is preferable to the minced meat appearance your armpits will be left with. Trust me…” – chrisbabe1971

“When you run out of shaving cream coat your legs in thick hair conditioner. It softens the hair so it’s easier to shave off and makes legs feel amazingly silky and smooth.” – psych

“If you have purchased a facial scrub that is too harsh for your skin, mix it with your favourite shower gel and use as a body exfoliant.” – bluerose

“Fake tanning and can’t reach your back?  If you want to tan your whole back, cut off a piece of cling film and fold over to make a long strip. Apply dots of tanner to the strip and then use to smooth over back.” – ray_jay

“To give your legs an extra tanned sparkle during summer, purchase a tub of vitamin E cream and a pressed powder foundation, three or four shades darker than the normal colour of your legs. Crush the powder finely and mix in with the cream. Using this is a home-made tanner to give your legs some sparkle.” – Beautyqueen95

“Sipping on hot boiled water with a twist of lemon first thing in the morning, 40 minutes before consuming anything else is a sure-fire way to boost your body’s internal system. It cleanses, and helps to naturally detox and kick start the liver and body, setting you up for a fresh start to the day. I find this also helps improve my complexion thanks to its cleansing abilities. Simple, fast and keeps the body beautiful from inside to out!” – goddessmagick

“Next time you’re at the beach, take a couple of handfills of sand home, mix in a glass jar with honey, olive oil and a few drops of essential oils of your choice and use it as a exfoliating scrub in the shower.” – Emilywreford

“After shaving my legs I rub in petroleum jelly to help keep the moisture in to prevent my legs from getting itchy and dry, you can even add your own scents.“ – Stass      

“When using hand cream, apply to the backs of your hands and rub them together. This ensures that the majority of moisturiser is absorbed into the backs of your hands (where it is needed) rather than the palms” – Bathrats

“For a really indulgent treat add rose petals to your bath, you’ll feel a million dollars just seeing the beautiful petals!” – Jpaph2005

“When I apply my fake tan (gradual moisturiser or not, it doesn’t matter) I always put a regular moisturiser on a few hours beforehand. It guarantees no streaks and a nice even tan every time.” – Sarahmorrison86

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