TOTW: Lemon (or Lime) Foot Scrub

The acid in lemon or lime juice is a great natural exfoliant.  You can soak tired feet in warm water, then rub a piece of lime all over, massage a bit, then rinse.  Afterward, apply foot cream and cover feet with cotton socks for extra softness.

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TOTW: Decrease Puffiness

Place sliced cucumber or cold tea bags over the eyes to sooth and decrease puffiness.

TOTW: Tumeric Heal Young Scars

Where I came from, Vietnam, we rub fresh tumeric onto our skin to help heal scar.  It works.  When I had chicken pox, my mom rub it all over my body and I came out with only one small scar.  That is great consider how I had no self control with the scratching.  I don't have any other childhood scar even though I did fall a lot.  You can find tumeric at most Asian super market.

Warning:  this thing will stain your cloth and possibly your skin as well, do not use it in the morning when you are planning to go out.

TOTW: Clarifying Shampoo

Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo once a week or every other week to remove build up.  By the way, my favorite is the anti residue shampoo from Neutrogena.  I always find that it gives my root a lift afterward.

TOTW: The Many Uses of Argan Oil

I was traveling over the weekend and when it came to remove my makeup, I realized I forgot to bring my eye makeup remover.  I had on liquid eyeliner and hard to remove mascara that facial cleanser alone won't do.  To improvise, after I washed my face (the water help loosen things up a bit), I carefully rubbed on argan oil that I use as my facial moisturizer on my lids and under my eyes, follow by wiping the areas with a soft tissue paper.  Tada...it works, well too I might add.  So, next time you are in a pinch, I hope you got some oil laying around as backup.

Related:
Josie Maran Argan Oil Review

TOTW: Extra Boost of Sun Protection

When out in the sun for prolong period of time , apply antioxidant serum (like vitamin C) under your sunscreen for an extra boost of protection from the sun and free radicals.

TOTW: Don't Forget Your Lips

This week tip is more of a reminder.  When you slather sunscreen onto your body and face, don't forget your lips, they need it too.  My favorite is Neutrogena Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF 15.

TOTW: Save Money, Ditch Your Shaving Cream

I honestly don't remember the last time I purchase shaving cream.  I have always just use a "small amount" of hair conditioner to prime my skin before shaving.

TOTW: Longer Lasting Nails

Hi there!  What is TOTW?  It's "tip of the week".  I just want to start something new on this blog, that I sort of did years ago on here...that is, I like to start each week by sharing a helpful tip that I learned.

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So for this week, the tip is...clean your nails with rubbing alcohol before you apply your polish.  It helps remove oil residue and your polish will adhere to your nails better, longer lasting.

Do you have any mani/pedi tip to share?