Whether it’s dry skin, chapped lips, stubborn eye makeup, perfume that disappears too quickly or cuticles that need a little TLC, it can be difficult to know all the answers to these simple skincare problems.
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Here are our top tips and tricks to solve your skin conundrums – quickly and easily.
1. Applying a moisturiser right after a shower or bath while the skin is slightly damp will lock in the moisture more effectively and make your body lotions better at combatting dryness.
2. Skip store-bought exfoliators that we all go through way too quickly, and do-it-yourself using olive or coconut oil and sugar. The scrub is perfect for chapped lips, flaky skin or prepping your skin for an even fake tan.
3. Spread a small amount of Vaseline on your pulse points such as neck and wrists before you spritz yourself with your favourite perfume – the sticky base will help the scent stick around all day.
4. When your normal makeup remover just can’t seem to remove stubborn eye makeup, go for the natural approach and try oils such as coconut, olive or jojoba. Dab some oil onto a cotton pad, hold over the eyelid for a few seconds, and then gently swipe away residue. Bonus – this trick also does wonders for moisturising the delicate eye area!
5. If your nails are cracked and dry but a cuticle cream is nowhere to be found, bust out the trusty lip balm and apply generously to the nail bed to add a boost of moisture.
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