In the following video, Rachel Levin shares with us her odd and unconventional beauty hacks ...

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Knowing what to sub in for your regular products will ensure any beauty emergency is resolved with minimal anxiety. Here are some quick beauty substitutes that will be there for you in your time of need ....

Don' have: shaving cream?   Try: hair conditioner
The conditioner helps soften hair and is jam-packed with hydrating ingredients, leaving your skin smooth post-shave.

Don't have: blush?   Try: lipstick
Blend onto the cheeks just as you would a cream blush. Just remember to opt for light shades, such as pinks and oranges, which will work well on the cheeks.

Don't have: makeup remover?   Try: lip balm
Wipe clear balm over your eyelids and onto the upper lashes, then wash off with a damp cotton bub or cloth. The oils and emollients in the balm will help break down mascara and eye makeup.

Don't have: acne treatment?   Try: tea tree oil or toothpaste
With its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, tea tree oil will penetrate the skin to unblock the sebaceous glands, drying out the blemishes. Use a cotton tip to put the oil on the affected area.
Toothpaste contains ingredients such as baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, menthol and essential oils, which all cause pimples to dry out. Unlike tea-tree oil, it doesn't contain any ingredients that are more effective than conventional treatments, so save toothpaste for those one-off occasions.

Don't have: night cream?   Try: eye cream
Eye creams are often high-potent ointments meant to reduce wrinkles and hydrate the eye area, making them a perfect substitute for a night cream. Be sure to use it sparingly as the active ingredients can cause a negative reaction to your skin.

Don't have: cleanser?   Try: olive oil
Place a warm cloth on the face for about 20 seconds, remove and massage in the oil. After 30 seconds use the cloth to wipe the oil away. It'll work wonders to dissolve and remove dirt from the skin's surface.
While it's fine to use food-grade oils to clean your skin, it's better to go for the cold-pressed varieties and to avoid processed oils like canola or vegetable.

Don't have: eyebrow gel?   Try: Paw Paw ointment
A light tap along your brows will help hairs stay in place.

Don't have: dry shampoo?   Try: talcum powder
Sprinkle the powder onto the roots then brush through. The powder will soak up the oil and give locks an extra dose of texture.

Don't have: toner?   Try: apple cider vinegar
Made from fermented apples, the vinegar helps skin find the ideal balance between dry and oily.

Don't have: liquid eyeliner?   Try: mascara
Dab a small amount of mascara onto a cotton tip or brush. Then line the eyelids as you would a liner.

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Olive Oil has been used on the body since ancient times. Naturally, olive oil is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and hydrating squalene, making it superb for hair, skin and nails; and of course, it's an essential in any DIY beauty maven's kit ....

1. Preshampoo Hair Treatment
First, warm the olive oil in the microwave for in hot water. Then apply it generously to the ends of hair and scalp. Leave it in for up to 10 to 20 minutes, and then shampoo it out.

2. Lip Scrub
Combine coarse sugar with a teaspoon of oil for a chapped-lip fix. You can also add a splash of lemon juice for added flavor and acidic exfoliating properties. You can expand the recipe for your whole body.

3. Eye-Makeup Remover
Slathering olive oil all over your face won't cause bigger problems or clog pores. In actuality, the oil grabs onto other oil-based products, making it a great pre-cleaning step to remove stubborn eye makeup. Follow it up with warm water and a pH-balanced face wash.

4. Ear-Wax Remedy
If you often have ear-wax buildup, turn to olive oil to flush out the clog. For three or four nights, put a few drops in the ears before bed to help loosen excess wax.

5. Shine Serum
There's no need to buy a separate hair product to impart shine on second-day strands. Just rub a few drops of olive oil on flyaway ends after styling for an extra-glossy finish.

6. Shaving Cream
Slather legs with olive oil before applying the blade. You'll ward off razor burn and bumps with the help of this natural lubricant.

7. Antibacterial Balm
If you're taking an all-natural approach to medicine, you can whip up this DIY recipe for Neosporing knockoff. It includes antibacterial olive oil along with lavender, calendula, and tea tree oil to ward off germs and scarring.

8. Cuticle Conditioner
Want to grow longer, stronger nails? Use olive oil as your cuticles' softener.

9. Eczema Remedy
The best and most widespread use for olive oil is as an intense moisturizer. This product works great as an allover treatment for extra-dry skin. Since it's natural, it's the ideal pick for eczema and more.

10. Diaper-Rash Treatment
There are very few product that are safe for both babies and adults. Olive oil is perfect for the sensitive skin on a baby's bottom and as a moisturizing remedy for cradle cap too.

11. Cracked-Heel Repair
Split, rough heels need moisture to heal. After exfoliating with a pumice stone, apply olive oil to feet. Put on socks to lock in the hydrating treatment as you sleep.

12. Makeup-Brush Cleaner
Cleaning your makeup brushes should be a monthly ritual. You can use a DIY cleanser that's two parts antibacterial soap and one part olive oil.

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For a flawless face free of hair try the following natural home remedy ....

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup began (gramflour, chick pea flour, garbanzo beans flour)
• 2 teaspoons of turmeric (if you are really fair skinned reduce it to 1 tsp)
• 1 teaspoon of salt

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Aloe Vera is one of the most common platns with beauty benefits; it contains antioxidant properties that can aid in soothing of the skin, which is why you usually see it listed as a main ingredients in after-sun products. If you suffer from stubborn acne, you can also apply aloe vera extracts on your skin, which may do the trick in terms of clearing it up. If your skin tends to be on the sensetive side, you may also have trouble with makeup removers causing irritation. Instead of grabbing the wipes, try dipping a cotton ball in aloe vera gel and removing your eye makeup with it. Apply the same gel to sunburn spot for relief. Bonus: This succulent plant can be maintained without much watering, so it's easy to care for.

Elderflower is popular for medical purposes, but is often sought after for skin care. Elderflower oil can be used as a skin ointment to sooth rashes and treat scars. It also has antioxidant elements that act as anti-aging, making it a great option for a natural skin care treatment.

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) is always there when we need to alleviate a nasty cold. Not only is camellia sinensis useful during cold season, but it can also be used in various ways for beauty. If you have problems with dandruff and hair loss, then using green tea as a hair wash might be your solution. Boil some green tea like you normally would for drinking, and let it cool down all the way. Rinse your hair with it in the shower for smooth, shiny hair.

Witch Hazel is one that might surprise you. Consider it your new best friend for a gently acne-fighting solution. Anti-acne products can often be strong and irritate your skin, but witch hazel works to soothe skin overall. Mix lemon juice with witch hazel extract and water to create a skin toner. This will help get rid of scars left by acne and give you a bright glow.

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) will not only make your garden smell good, but it will also help your skin when you've gotten a nasty insect bit. It contains ferulic acid, which protects the skin against damage. You can also make a lemon-balm ointment to cure sunburn and sores.

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These step-by-step video tutorials will teach you how to cut your own hair at home. It is simple and easy (trust us, we've tried it) but if you don't feel confident, we recommend visiting a hair salon ....

For oily, acne prone skin, try the following facial mask recipe ....

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp natural honey
• 1/2 lemon (fresh or juice)
• 1 heaping spoon of brown sugar (optional, for exfoliation)

In the following video Cynthia shows us a really cool trick to achieve a nice curl with no heat. You can also try this out with no hair products on clean hair, for a more soft natural curl ....

We have all experienced the frustrating effect of mascara, making our eyelashes straight again. Curling your lashes after mascara is very damaging, and waterproof isn't meant for everyday wear. In this video we are shown how to end the frustration and make those stubborn straight lashes stay curly all day ....

Puffy eyes can be caused due to sleep deprivation, high salt intake or stress amongst other factors. Watch how you can treat puffy eyes using natural ingredients available in your kitchen ....

With this video you will learn how to make your own BB cream with products of your choice that you probably already have ....

OK, what woman does not want long, full eyelashes. And because we're sure most of us (if not all) would be more than happy to achieve that sexy eyelash look, we bring you a number of tips that will not break your bank account ....

Clean your eyelashes by gently washing your eyes each and every day to remove makeup and dirt.

Massage you eyelids to stimulate the hair follicles.

Brush Eyelashes with a small comb (there are plenty of eyelash combs out there) to increase the growth of your eyelashes.

Apply Olive Oil on your eyelids every night to soak up all the minerals and vitamins in Olive Oil.

Green Tea applied to your eyelashes with a cotton ball can also increase growth.

Apply Vaseline before you go to bed, swipe a bit of Vaseline on your eyelids. Also with a clean mascara wand apply some Vaseline on your eyelashes (just as if you were applying mascara) and coat both sides of your eyelashes thoroughly.

Apply Castor Oil to both eyelids and eyelashes just before you go to bed for same reasons as Olive Oil above.

Vitamin E Oil, Castor Oil and Coconut Oil. Mix equal parts of all three products in a small container and mix well. Apply to eyelids and eyelashes before you go to bed.

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Lisa Eldridge has had so many requests for smokey eye makeup for hooded eyes of all ages she decided to do an easy to follow tutorial. And as she says: a hooded eye shape is not a 'problem' it's just another shape as beautiful as all other ....

If you've tried the smokey eye look but you don't seem to get it quite right, then the following video tutorial is for you.

You have to watch the following video simply because these Hair Hacks will make your life much easier, ladies ....

Aloe vera is the go-to natural alternative for so many health, beauty and wellness benefits. And it is so easy to grow and harness the benefits directly from the plant ....

All contouring techniques are not created equal. Any makeup artist will tell you that your face shape will make a big difference in determining what type of shading and highlighting you need. To find out the best ways to contour the most difficult shapes (square, round and heart) watch this video ....

Learn how to make a handy Body Bronzer and Cheek Stain out of old blush pallets. This so easy to make and great skin moisturizer. We will be putting this DIY bronzer into a deodorant tube for a clean and mess free application. Use this tutorial to create your own makeup. Treat your skin right and get that sun kissed look just in time for summer ....

Need some foundation? Head on over to your kitchen. With these few basic ingredients mentioned in the video below, you can mix virtually any shade of your choice ....

Peel off face masks take out blackheads, dead skin, oil and open skin pores. This recipe is very effective in tightening the skin, cleaning out the pores and getting rid of blackheads. It requires ingredients that your probably already have at home ....

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoon gelatin
• 2 tablespoons organic milk

Directions

1. Clean and Steam your face to open up the pores.
2. Beat the egg white lightly.
3. Mix gelatin and milk.
4. Heat over a gentle flame, constantly stirring, until the gelatin dissolves completely. Transfer to a bowl.
5. Let it cool. Add the egg and mix well.
6. Spread the mixture over your face and let it set for 20-30 minutes.
7. Peel off starting at the chin and moving upwards.
8. Rinse with warm water and splash with cold water to close the pores.

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