Beauty routines are part and parcel of every woman’s life. Every woman loves looking good and to this effect, many will be scouring the internet for different face masks and remedies for flawless skin, remove wrinkles, crow’s feet and the like. More often than not, the internet will confuse many with the hundreds of combinations, advice, supplements. How will you choose what really suits you and what doesn’t? Instead of being confused for choice, we have compiled the 15 best remedies for all skin and face problems that most women will have issues with. Follow these tips and you can’t go wrong.

Lemon and honey mask for acne and blackhead removal

This isn’t just good for removing acne from your face; it’s a very healthy facial routine to perform every day. Just take half a big lemon and apply a teaspoon of honey to it. Let it soak into the lemon and then rub this on the acne or even your whole face. This exfoliates your face and also removes blackheads too.

 Eye pencil and lip balm

Don’t you sometimes find that your eye pencil is too hard and you cant use it effectively for lining your eyes? Just dip the pencil into your lip balm and then use it. You will find the tip much softer and smoother for better effect.

 How to get a good smoky eye effect

To get a good smoky eye effect, first, draw a hashtag symbol on the outer corner of your eyelid. Then blend with a makeup brush. Keep drawing the little hashtags and blending them for a perfect smokier look.

 Empty deodorant bottle as a facial massager

Most women will obviously discard an empty deodorant roll-on bottle. But, you shouldn’t. You can use an empty roll on doe bottle as an effective facial massager. All you need to do is to apply a few drops of oil on your face and then start massaging it with the roll on ball.

 Suspenders with jeans

For many women, that gap at the back of the waist of your jeans can be quite bothersome. In fact, it can reveal a lot too especially when you sit down. To eliminate this feature, just attach a suspender to the belt loops that you will find on the sides of your jeans. Problem solved.

 Hand cream and apple cider vinegar

Sometimes, your moisturizer may not work as well as it should. Rather than finding your skin soft, it remains the same and dry to some extent with little improvement. Add a few drops of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar to your moisturizer when you apply it. Your skin will turn soft within a week or two.

 Band-aid or tapes on your toes

When you wear those stilettos or really high heels, it certainly isn’t good for your feet. Strong pressure is exerted on your feet especially a nerve that is found between your third and fourth toes. To neutralize this effect, tape your third and fourth toes together. This acts like a support and a brace for the nerve.

 Shaving foam and sugar

Did you know that shaving cream can make an excellent scrub for the face? It also contains several ingredients that can make it an effective scrub. Just combine it with sugar and voila, the grainy effect combined with the ingredients in the shaving cream will make your skin silky smooth.

 Dark nail polish stains

Nail polish stains can be stubborn at times and difficult to remove. But this doesn’t mean they are impossible to do so. Just take a bow of hot water mixed with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Soak your nails in it. It will be easier to remove.

 Eyeliner and contact lens solution

Sometimes due to wrong storage or weather, your eyeliner can become dry and difficult to use. There is no need to throw it away. If you have a lens solution, just add a few drops on contact lens solution to the liner and it will be ok to use.

 Glitter nail polish and tinfoil

Glitter nail polish is also difficult to remove effectively. Even though you may use nail polish remover, some of the glitter still remains on your nail. In this case, just take cotton pads; soak it in the nail polish remover and place it on your nails. Then cover your nails in aluminium foil wrap. Leave on for five minutes.

 Lips and toothpaste

This is one trick not many people know about. Toothpaste can actually make your lips more expressive and fuller. Rub a good amount of toothpaste on your lips and leave it on for three minutes. Then wash it off. Before applying it you can also use some essential oil like cinnamon along with a carrier oil like coconut and massage your lips with a soft toothbrush which will plump up your lips.

Lemon and heels

Cracked heels are a common problem with many and it can get quite embarrassing when the problem is bad. You can’t even wear the type of shoes you want. Take two lemon halves, squeeze out all the juice but leave some of the pulp inside. Now place the lemon cups on both heels and place a sock over it. Leave on for 30 minutes. After 3o minutes you can wash your feet with lukewarm water. Your feet will be smooth and smelling lemon fresh.

 Lip balm for cheekbones

Instead of purchasing an expensive highlighter for your cheekbones, here is an alternate cheaper but effective remedy. Just apply a good quality lip balm all along your cheekbones and that will create the same effect as a costly highlighter.

 Curtain clips and hair accessories

It isn’t easy keeping track of your fashion and cosmetic accessories that end up getting misplaced around the house. Regardless of how hard you try, you don't seem to find them when you need them most. Use the clips on a curtain rod as a hangar for all your accessories. This is a pretty neat hack.

 How to store earrings

 Sometimes, it can be really disappointing when you lose your favourite earrings. Here’s a pretty neat trick to store your earrings. Just use big trouser or jean buttons by placing the pin of the earring through the button hole and again clasping it tightly. You won’t be losing your earrings this way.