Mixing 2 teaspoons of sugar with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and massaging it onto damp skin for one to two minutes before rinsing with warm water, used twice a week, keeps skin soft and bright — the sugar granules slough off dry flakes while the lemon's citric acid and vitamin C brighten the complexion.
Two Simple Tricks for Glowing Skin and Better Sleep
Looking and feeling well-rested often comes down to two things: good sleep and good skin care. Neither one requires expensive products.
Try a Sugar-Lemon Face Scrub
Sleep Better With Lavender
A lavender linen mist before bed has a sedative-like effect that helps the body settle into deeper sleep. For anyone who sleeps with a mask, popping it in the dryer for 5 minutes before bedtime adds a warmth that prompts the body to release sleep-inducing melatonin.
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