Ever washed your hair in egg yolk or added coffee to your shower gel? If the answer’s yes, you might be surprised to hear that you’re not alone….
Feeling fruity
Catherine Zeta Jones has said she keeps her pearly whites gleaming by rubbing strawberries on them – apparently the malic acid in strawberries can lighten stains on the surface of the teeth. However, dentist and Oral-B ambassador Dr James Russell is sceptical. “Trying to whiten your teeth by rubbing fruit or fruit juices on your teeth is a really bad idea. If this works then it will be simply stripping away not only some stains but your enamel too. Over time this could lead to lots of enamel loss which would actually make your teeth darker.”
Egg heads
The rumour that washing hair in egg yolk will increase shine has been around for years, and although egg does indeed contain protein, which is essential for healthy hair, it’s simply the wrong type of protein. “Egg yolk isn’t good for the hair,” says Rae Palmer, Schwarkopf Ambassador and founder of www.raepalmer.co.uk. “The egg will leave a greasy residue, and will make your hair smell days afterwards! Your hair needs proteins that are hydrolised - this means protein that is broken down into tiny molecules. Although there is protein in egg, it is not hydrolised, so therefore there is no way for it to penetrate into the cortex of the hair.”
Zesty
If you want to lighten your hair but you’re worried about cash, lemon juice might sound like the ideal option, but in the long run, the fruit’s acidic juice will do more harm than good. “Lemon juice is a natural astringent so it can dehydrate hair, leaving it dry and brittle - most noticeable on hair that’s dry or frizzy to start with,” says Alan MacKenzie, founder of Organic Surge. “The acidity in lemon juice can affect the colour of highlights or bleached hair, turning them brassy-looking. To get your hair shining with health and a clean, sparkling blonde, you’re better to use a shampoo and conditioner specifically developed for blonde hair.”
Caffeine fix
Apparently, Halle Berry adds coffee grounds to her body wash to help stimulate her and break down toxins, and according to Alice Hart Davis, founder of Good Things skincare, she might actually be onto something. "It's unlikely that the coffee will break down toxins, but doing this will certainly give you smoother skin,” says Alice. “The grounds are exfoliating – indeed, lots of anti-cellulite products contain caffeine as it helps to stimulate the microcirculation within the skin.”
Eye bag buster
Apparently, Sandra Bullock uses haemorrhoid cream to reduce her under eye bags, but Aneta at John Masters Organics urges caution. "Ingredients in haemorrhoid cream can shrink blood vessels, but the cream is too strong to be used on the under eye area. Instead, look for an eye gel that contains shea butter and rye to hydrate and firm the skin."
Stop that spot
If rumour has it, toothpaste doesn’t just keep our teeth clean – it can help reduce spots to. “I think many of us have done this in the past," says Alice Hart-Davis, at Good Things skincare. "And the weird thing is that toothpaste does seem to help to calm spots down a bit. But I wouldn't recommend it. There are plenty of more effective spot-busters on the market, such as dedicated spots treatments that contain anti-bacterial and skin-calming ingredients."
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Feeling fruity
Catherine Zeta Jones has said she keeps her pearly whites gleaming by rubbing strawberries on them – apparently the malic acid in strawberries can lighten stains on the surface of the teeth. However, dentist and Oral-B ambassador Dr James Russell is sceptical. “Trying to whiten your teeth by rubbing fruit or fruit juices on your teeth is a really bad idea. If this works then it will be simply stripping away not only some stains but your enamel too. Over time this could lead to lots of enamel loss which would actually make your teeth darker.”
Egg heads
The rumour that washing hair in egg yolk will increase shine has been around for years, and although egg does indeed contain protein, which is essential for healthy hair, it’s simply the wrong type of protein. “Egg yolk isn’t good for the hair,” says Rae Palmer, Schwarkopf Ambassador and founder of www.raepalmer.co.uk. “The egg will leave a greasy residue, and will make your hair smell days afterwards! Your hair needs proteins that are hydrolised - this means protein that is broken down into tiny molecules. Although there is protein in egg, it is not hydrolised, so therefore there is no way for it to penetrate into the cortex of the hair.”
Zesty
If you want to lighten your hair but you’re worried about cash, lemon juice might sound like the ideal option, but in the long run, the fruit’s acidic juice will do more harm than good. “Lemon juice is a natural astringent so it can dehydrate hair, leaving it dry and brittle - most noticeable on hair that’s dry or frizzy to start with,” says Alan MacKenzie, founder of Organic Surge. “The acidity in lemon juice can affect the colour of highlights or bleached hair, turning them brassy-looking. To get your hair shining with health and a clean, sparkling blonde, you’re better to use a shampoo and conditioner specifically developed for blonde hair.”
Caffeine fix
Apparently, Halle Berry adds coffee grounds to her body wash to help stimulate her and break down toxins, and according to Alice Hart Davis, founder of Good Things skincare, she might actually be onto something. "It's unlikely that the coffee will break down toxins, but doing this will certainly give you smoother skin,” says Alice. “The grounds are exfoliating – indeed, lots of anti-cellulite products contain caffeine as it helps to stimulate the microcirculation within the skin.”
Eye bag buster
Apparently, Sandra Bullock uses haemorrhoid cream to reduce her under eye bags, but Aneta at John Masters Organics urges caution. "Ingredients in haemorrhoid cream can shrink blood vessels, but the cream is too strong to be used on the under eye area. Instead, look for an eye gel that contains shea butter and rye to hydrate and firm the skin."
Stop that spot
If rumour has it, toothpaste doesn’t just keep our teeth clean – it can help reduce spots to. “I think many of us have done this in the past," says Alice Hart-Davis, at Good Things skincare. "And the weird thing is that toothpaste does seem to help to calm spots down a bit. But I wouldn't recommend it. There are plenty of more effective spot-busters on the market, such as dedicated spots treatments that contain anti-bacterial and skin-calming ingredients."
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http://uk.yahoo-specials.net/...