easy, cheap & simple beauty tips. *spookygal*   Author:  35160  Category:(Household) Created:(9/27/2004 9:20:00 PM) This post has been Viewed (972 times) i get this in my email from everyday cheapskate. these are some great tips and wanted to share. :D ******* SALT RUB: You can pay as much as $30 for a 16-ounce jar of Salt Rub by Origins, or make your own for about a dollar. Find a nice container PUFFY EYE TREATMENT: Here's an offbeat yet highly effective way to deal with morning-eye "puffiness." In fact, it's more effective than all of those high-priced department-store eye cream products. Upon rising first thing in the morning, wash your face as usual, and then apply Preparation H cream (not ointment) to your eyelids and underneath your eyes, being careful to not get it in your eyes. Now, go about your other morning duties and allow the H to do its work. Rinse with cold water before applying makeup. CHEAP FACIAL MASK: If you've ever had a pricey clay mask facial treatment, you know that natural clay has the ability to gently draw out impurities and excess oil that can dull skin and clog pores. Clay is known to improve healthy circulation, tighten pores and tone your complexion. You can spend a lot of money for a commercial clay facial product or make your own with a generic brand of 100-percent clay, non-clumping cat litter (don't panic). Just mix two tablespoons of the product with enough warm water to create a paste, and presto: a clay mud mask. Apply the mask to your face and neck, avoiding contact with your eyes; let it dry and gently remove with a wet washcloth. Your face will glow. TREATMENT FOR TROUBLED SKIN: Karen J. visited an exotic day spa for a massage and facial. During the procedure, the technician taught her how to care for her troubled, blemish-prone skins for less: Milk of Magnesia. Smooth the product over blemishes before bed. Smooth a bit more over your face in the morning, then remove the residue in the shower. It helps to keep your skin clear, smooth and soft. (Karen swears by this home treatment. However, no one should attempt self-treatment of a medical condition without first checking with their doctor.) ELBOWS: Elbows get lots of wear and tear, and often show it. Here's the perfect way to give them the attention they deserve: Cut a lemon in half and rest an elbow in each section for at least 10 minutes. Sure, you'll look ridiculous, and that's why you're not going to do this in the middle of an important meeting. The lemon juice will actually remove the stains that make elbows look dirty. Jump in the shower, wash as usual and then use those lemon halves to do a final body scrub. Towel dry, follow with lotion and you'll think you've just visited an expensive spa. You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Many great holiday recipes Show all stories by   Author:  35160 ( Click here ) Spring is coming