DIYs, beauty and fashion tips from Raveena MangalBEFORE hitting the pharmacy or store for a quick fix to common beauty problems, check your pantry for simple ingredients that work just as well. And remember, these are all tested and true remedies.

If the problem is chapped lips, the natural solution for an easy fix is to use brown sugar mixed with coconut oil, or petroleum jelly and a wet wash cloth to gently exfoliate scaly skin; then apply the latter to moisturize lips deeply.

For a lip treatment that will leave your lips soft and smooth, mix together 1/2 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil, and apply it just before you go to bed.

If the problem is acne, the natural solution is: 1. A mixture of 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and honey applied to the blemish, covered with a band aid and left overnight. It zaps a zit.

2. When desperate times call for desperate measures, garlic is pretty wonderful when it comes to clearing away the pimples.

Peel a clove of garlic and then mush it up well with a fork. Apply the mush to your pimples and let it set for 20 minutes.

3. Dissolve some salt in lemon juice for some serious drying power. Rub the mixture on the zit and leave on (being aware that lemon juice is also a bleaching agent and can cause sensitivity to the sun).

If the problem is frizzy hair, the natural solution is to mash half an avocado, or alternatively an egg yolk, and two teaspoons of olive oil together. Massage this mixture into clean, damp hair and leave on for about 20 minutes, before rinsing thoroughly and following with a light conditioner.

The ingredients are deeply moisturizing, which helps tame frizz-prone hair.

If the problem is dry skin,
the natural solution is to mix the juice of one lemon with five tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of olive oil. Scrub this mixture on your skin with the palms of your hands while you are in the shower, then rinse well.

Lemon contains natural alpha-hydroxy fruit acids to loosen the “glue” that binds dead skin cells together, while sugar is a gentle exfoliator that cleans pores and increases cell turnover. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E to nourish and condition skin.

If the problem is dry cuticles, the natural solution is to add a few drops of coconut oil to a pea-sized dollop of your favourite cream, or use petroleum jelly, and rub this generously into each of the cuticles on your hands and feet.

For enhanced benefit, wear plastic gloves and socks overnight for 10 minutes, to let it sink in.

If the problem is ingrown hairs, the natural solution is to dissolve four aspirin tablets in half a teaspoon of warm water and mix in one teaspoon of honey to form a paste. Apply the concoction to the affected area, and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.

Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which is a potent exfoliator. Plus, it’s an anti-inflammatory, which reduces swelling.

NOTE: It is important that you steer clear of this treatment if you have especially sensitive skin.

If the problem is stained teeth, the natural solution is to mix three teaspoons of baking soda with one teaspoon of water to form a paste. Scoop up a bit of the mixture with your toothbrush, and use to brush thoroughly. Repeat this procedure two to three times per week.

Baking soda polishes teeth and removes stains, though it isn’t recommended for daily use because it can be too abrasive on tooth enamel.

Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com , http://www.crunchybetty.com