Literally in the last century in our country there was a real shortage of everything. Today we are so spoiled by abundance and choice that we can not even imagine that our parents or grandparents did not have the opportunity to buy something.

And how did women remain beautiful if they often heard about cosmetics? Representatives of the fair sex managed to look after themselves with the help of household products. Yellmed will list 5 Soviet beauty recipes that were popular among our women.

Mask from starch and carrots.

A smart tool to help get rid of fine wrinkles. The mask moisturized and increased the elasticity of the skin.

Preparation: 1 tbsp.. Spoon the potato starch into 0.5 cups of water and pour into a saucepan. Pour 500 ml of boiling water and cook until thick. Add 5 items. spoons of carrot juice, 1 tbsp. spoon of sour cream.

Application: cool mixture put on the face with a thin layer for 20-25 minutes, rinse with warm water. The remaining mixture can be used again if stored in a refrigerator (but for three days).

Washing oatmeal.

Waiting for you cleansed and soft skin. At first the skin can react and there will be inflammations on the face, but in a week all will pass or take place.

Preparation: take a handful of any oatmeal.

Application: bring the flakes under a stream of water, then with soaked flakes begin to massage your face. So you can wash every day. Flakes for a few seconds soap and help to cleanse the skin.

Mask from coal.

Effective for acne.

Preparation: Half an activated charcoal mixed with 0.5 h. gelatin and 1 h. milk.

Application: steam the skin and then apply the mixture to it. The mask will dry on the face, then remove it in one motion. Can not be used in couperose.

Body salt scrub.

Scrub can be stored in the refrigerator. Salt helps to exfoliate the skin, and sour cream - moisturizes and softens.

Preparation: mix 1 cup salt and 1 cup fatty sour cream.

Application: after the shower, apply to the body and massage with a washcloth.

Wash off with warm water.

Burdock mask against hair loss.

Use the mask once a week for a month.

Preparation: mix 2 tablespoons. spoons of honey, burdock oil and lemon juice. Heat on a water bath, allow to "melt" honey and cool. Add two yolks.

Application: Rub the mask into the scalp, cover it with a towel and then with a packet. Keep the mask warm for an hour, then rinse with shampoo.

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