We know about avocado face masks, but what about putting potato slices on your eyes? Here are some more tips from around the globe

<p>A lot of us will have, at some point, experimented with a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pumpkin-natural-beauty-recipes" target="_blank">homemade beauty trick</a> - cold teabags as an eye brightener, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/avocado-face-mask" target="_blank">smashed avocado as a hydrating face mask</a>, and so on. But you probably won't be aware of the variety of beauty hacks being used and recommended all around the world. </p><p>Research by <a href="http://www.hairtrade.com/" target="_blank">Hairtrade.com</a> has unearthed some unusual tips and tricks that are easy and affordable to try at home...</p><h2>India: Turmeric</h2><p><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/spices/asda-ground-turmeric/23490" target="_blank">Turmeric</a> seems to be the ingredient of the moment, but Indian women adopted it as a beauty treatment long ago, applying it as a mask for radiant skin. If you have oily skin, try mixing it with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/natural/asda-greek-style-fat-free-natural-yogurt/910000461906" target="_blank">yoghurt</a> and lemon juice, but if your skin is on the dry side it works best combined with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/coconut-oil/asda-extra-virgin-coconut-oil/910002522078" target="_blank">coconut</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/olive-oil/asda-extra-virgin-olive-oil/56832918" target="_blank">olive oil</a>. Be careful not to use too much though, as the pigment can stain.</p><p><img alt="turmeric,-web,-istock-2__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/turmeric,-web,-istock-2__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>France: Lemon juice</h2><p>The French believe that soaking their nails in <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lemons-limes-grapefruit/asda-growers-selection-lemons/910001505551" target="_blank">lemon juice</a> for ten minutes removes any old polish stains, while keeping them in tip top condition. <br> </p><h2>Spain: Potatoes</h2><p>For puffy or tired eyes, cool slices of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/white-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-organic-potatoes/34561" target="_blank">potato</a> are recommended in Spain. Leaving them to sit for ten minutes or so is intended to lighten the skin around your eyes.<br> </p><h2>Morocco: Argan Oil</h2><p>You may have heard of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/oils/ogx-renewing-moroccan-argan-oil-penetrating-oil/910001486730" target="_blank">Argan Oil</a>, as the ingredient has begun to pop up in various <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/shampoo/ogx-renewing-argan-oil-of-morocco-shampoo/910001486560" target="_blank">hair</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/face-cleansing-masks/montagne-jeunesse-7th-heaven-argan-oil-mud-face-mask/910001893288" target="_blank">face</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/self-tan-lotions-creams/rimmel-london-sun-shimmer-gradual-tan-toning-formula-with-argan-oil/910002276387" target="_blank">body</a> products. Originally from Morocco, it's known for its hydrating properties: just adding a few drops to hair is believed to tame and condition.</p><p><img alt="istock-arganoil-web-2__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/istock-arganoil-web-2__hero_GL?scl=1"><br> </p><h2>Egypt: Milk & honey</h2><p>Cleopatra's bathing ritual is said to have included <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/organic-milk/asda-organic-semi-skimmed-milk/14319675" target="_blank">milk</a> - she believed the lactic acid exfoliated and moisturised the skin. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/honey/asda-fairtrade-organic-honey/5801706" target="_blank">Honey</a> was added as it was thought to have hydrating properties. <br> </p><h2>Dominican Republic: Garlic</h2><p>In the Dominican Republic, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/garlic-ginger/asda-growers-selection-loose-garlic/20345" target="_blank">garlic</a> is believed to strenghten brittle nails. Minced fresh garlic is added to <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/nail-polish/george-gel-pro-nail-varnish-in-clear/910001294874" target="_blank">clear nail polish</a>, left to sit for over a week, and then applied to nails. This beauty hack comes with a warning though, as the smell is said to be fairly rancid.<br> </p><h2>Mexico: Spoons</h2><p>Who needs <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eye-make-up-accessories/qvs-eyelash-curler/81370157" target="_blank">eyelash curlers</a>? Women in Mexico use the back of a teaspoon as an eyelash curler and mascara primer. Try this trick by simply holding the back of the spoon behind your lashes and using your thumb to press the hairs against the spoon. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mascara/george-faux-lash-black-mascara-waterproof/910000404317" target="_blank">Apply mascara</a> to hold the shape.<br> </p><h2>Greece: Rosemary</h2><p>In Greece women are known to rinse their hair with rosemary water, which is supposed to be a natural <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/conditioner/loreal-elvive-caring-colour-protect-conditioner/2046319" target="_blank">conditioner</a>. They make herbal tea out of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/herbs/asda-growers-selection-rosemary/910001998651" target="_blank">rosemary</a>, and once cooled run it through their hair post-shampooing. </p><p><img alt="rosemarytea-istock-web-2__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/rosemarytea-istock-web-2__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>China: Rice water</h2><p>Leftover water from <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/long-grain-basmati-rice/asda-easy-cook-long-grain-white-rice/21878" target="_blank">cooking rice</a> can be used as a facial cleanser, according to ancient Chinese herbal medicine - nutrients left in the water are believed to help lift oil and dirt from the skin. </p><p><em>To stock up on DIY ingredients or to splurge a bit more on beauty products, find what you need at <a href="http://groceries.asda.com" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a> </em></p>

Beauty hacks from around the world

By ASDA Admin,9th May 2017

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