Dubai-based beauty blogger Lady Baltazar shares her top summer DIY tricks
BANANA + HONEY + LEMON FACE MASK
Procedure: Peel off a banana and mash it. Combine it with honey and lemon juice then apply to face for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Benefit: Summer glow
Benefit: Summer glow
CUCUMBER EYE MASK
Procedure: Slice, refrigerate for 15 minutes and apply over your eyes for about 10-20 minutes.
Benefit: Reduces eye puffiness and dark circles
Benefit: Reduces eye puffiness and dark circles
HONEY + SUGAR LIP SCRUB
Procedure: Mix sugar and honey into a paste. Apply on the lips using a toothbrush and gently scrub for 2-3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Benefit: Soft and hydrated lips
Benefit: Soft and hydrated lips
TOMATO + CUCUMBER TONER
Procedure: Mix cucumber juice and tomato pulp. Apply as a toner using cotton balls. Leave for 10 minutes then wash with warm water.
Benefit: Small and tightened pores
Benefit: Small and tightened pores
COCONUT + LIME BODY SCRUB
Procedure: Mix coconut oil, shredded coconut, plain white sugar and lime juice. Use as a body scrub and rinse and shower after.
Benefit: Smooth and moisturized skin
Benefit: Smooth and moisturized skin
CORNSTARCH + ALCOHOL DRY SHAMPOO
Procedure: Mix cornstarch, rubbing alcohol and water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray into roots.
Benefit: Instant hair revival
Benefit: Instant hair revival
OLIVE OIL HAIR TREATMENT
Procedure: Massage olive oil into hair. Wrap hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it for about an hour. Rinse then shampoo.
Benefit: Glossy locks
Benefit: Glossy locks
OATMEAL + SALT + LEMON FOOT SCRUB
Procedure: Mix oatmeal, salt, lemon, baking soda and water into a paste. Gently scrub into rough or dry areas then rinse with cool water.
Benefit: Smooth and softer feet
Benefit: Smooth and softer feet
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