Dr. Oz Beauty Secrets Revealed Part 1
Baking Soda (Baking Soda Face Mask Guide) and Lemon to Remove Nail Discoloration
Method: Place baking soda in a small bowl. Squeeze lemon juice into bowl and mix into an exfoliating paste.
Verdict: It works! The acidic and antimicrobial properties of lemons, when combined with the abrasive properties of baking soda, can lighten your nails and leave them looking younger and healthier. The exfoliating power of the paste on the rest of your hands is just an added bonus!
Apple Cider Vinegar to Treat Oily Hair
Method: Dilute vinegar by mixing one tablespoon into one cup of water. Apply it to hair and then rinse.
Verdict: It works! Apple cider vinegar balances pH, which will keep hair from drying out. Removing oil without drying the scalp is a key way to keep your tresses healthy.
Cucumber to Moisturize Dry Lips
Method: Take one slice of cucumber and apply directly to lips.
Verdict: It works! Cucumber is 96% water so it restores moisture in lips on its own. As the winter season approaches, keeping cucumber in your fridge will be a great way to prepare for chapped lips.
Red Wine Facial (recipe and guide) for Sagging, Blotchy Skin
Method: Combine yogurt, honey and red wine. Apply to face and let dry. Rinse clean.
Verdict: It works! Red wine contains resveratrol, which is an antioxidant. Honey helps with blemishes and redness, while yogurt moisturizes. Click here for the full recipe.
Florida Citrus Foot Bath for Dry, Calloused Feet
Method: Fill a tray with warm water and add pieces of chopped up lemon and orange. Add a few drops of lemon antiseptic oil and half a cup of sea salt. Soak feet until water cools. Remove and apply lemon-scented lotion.
Verdict: It works! The lemon oil is an antiseptic that kills bacteria and calms the skin. The sea salt exfoliates and the lotion moisturizes, leaving feet soft and smooth.
Cocoa Butter to Remove Stretch Marks
Method: Apply cocoa butter to existing stretch marks as often as possible.
Verdict: It Does Not Work! Stretch marks are caused by tears in the collagen fibers beneath the skin. Cocoa butter hydrates skin, but it does not rebuild collagen or repair marks. Instead, look for creams that contain onion juice, vitamin C, vitamin A or peptides. They promote cell turnover and regeneration, which help scars fade.
Toothpaste to Zap a Zit
Method: Apply a generous amount of toothpaste onto your pimple. Let dry and then rise with warm water.
Verdict: True Beauty! Toothpaste dries and absorbs oil, which heals zits. However, be careful about the type of toothpaste you choose; bleaching varieties have hydrogen peroxide that burn the skin and cause inflamed patches. Red pastes, gels or ones with cinnamon can also cause irritation.
Hemorrhoid Cream to Reduce Bags Under Your Eyes
Method: Apply cream underneath eyes. Let dry and then rise clean.
Verdict: True Beauty! Hemorrhoid cream contains phenylephrine, which constrict blood vessels and reduces swelling. Take care not to apply this treatment too often – your eye area is tender and this cream is not designed for your face. You also run the risk of having an allergic reaction.
Avoid Crossing Your Legs to Prevent Varicose Veins
Method: When you sit, keep your feet firmly planted on the floor to keep blood circulating and prevent varicose veins.
Verdict: It Does Not Work! The actual cause of varicose veins is standing and walking for long periods of time. Age, genetics, pregnancy, or high blood pressure also put you at risk.
Here are Part 2 and Part 3 of Dr. Oz Beauty Secrets, if you haven't already read them.
Method: Apply cocoa butter to existing stretch marks as often as possible.
Verdict: It Does Not Work! Stretch marks are caused by tears in the collagen fibers beneath the skin. Cocoa butter hydrates skin, but it does not rebuild collagen or repair marks. Instead, look for creams that contain onion juice, vitamin C, vitamin A or peptides. They promote cell turnover and regeneration, which help scars fade.
Method: Apply a generous amount of toothpaste onto your pimple. Let dry and then rise with warm water.
Verdict: True Beauty! Toothpaste dries and absorbs oil, which heals zits. However, be careful about the type of toothpaste you choose; bleaching varieties have hydrogen peroxide that burn the skin and cause inflamed patches. Red pastes, gels or ones with cinnamon can also cause irritation.
Hemorrhoid Cream to Reduce Bags Under Your Eyes
Method: Apply cream underneath eyes. Let dry and then rise clean.
Verdict: True Beauty! Hemorrhoid cream contains phenylephrine, which constrict blood vessels and reduces swelling. Take care not to apply this treatment too often – your eye area is tender and this cream is not designed for your face. You also run the risk of having an allergic reaction.
Avoid Crossing Your Legs to Prevent Varicose Veins
Method: When you sit, keep your feet firmly planted on the floor to keep blood circulating and prevent varicose veins.
Verdict: It Does Not Work! The actual cause of varicose veins is standing and walking for long periods of time. Age, genetics, pregnancy, or high blood pressure also put you at risk.
Here are Part 2 and Part 3 of Dr. Oz Beauty Secrets, if you haven't already read them.
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