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Can you guess what they are? {Your Opinion}

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Ok, so, I have a fun guessing game for you all. Guess what the snaps are and write your answers in the comments section. No prizes for the winners but it will be fun as we have an upcoming DIY recipe which is going to use both these things. So, that’s your hint too. Let’s see who guesses right. One is easy and one is a bit harder.

Don’t forget to register your opinions on:
Oil before hair mask?
How often should you change your pads?
How many products do you layer on your face?
How long do you leave the conditioner?
Is Vanity Silly?
Hair Mask first or Conditioner?
Budgeting on Shopping
Face Mask Sheets or Face Masks?

Natural Bleach {Reader’s Tip}

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The tip is submitted by Varsha Jain. She says:

“For natural bleach, rub lemon peel mixed with honey on the skin and wash off after a few minutes.”

And, don’t forget to read other Reader’s Tips:

Brown Sugar Facial Scrub {DIY}

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This is a slightly modified version of the Body Polish Recipe I had shared a while ago. 
Ingredients
  • 1 sachet  brown sugar
  • Oil to mix the sugar (preferably Apricot oil)
Method
Mix the ingredients. Use enough oil to make a paste and not more. Use the mix to scrub your face and neck after cleansing thoroughly. Scrub till the sugar melts and this doesn’t really take more than a minute but be gentle otherwise it can leave your skin feeling a little tender. After scrubbing, wash off the scrub and leave the oil as it is on the face. Do not wash it off. Follow with a little moisturizer. 
In place of apricot oil, almond oil is a great substitute. Both the oils get absorbed quickly into the skin and do not leave any greasiness behind. You can also include a drop or two of essential oils.
Results
Brown sugar is more preferred to normal sugar as you all are aware. This is because of the lesser calorie count of the brown sugar due to the presence of molasses which increases the water content in the sugar. This is also a reason that this is a better scrub than white sugar because it is less abrasive and hydrates the skin.
So, the results are awesome!! Your face is glowing and the oil and moisturizer combination leaves your skin soft and really supple all day long. A great scrub for emergency occasions. And, an extra benefit is that your skin is taut and tightened.