Reach for Something Beautifying in Your Refrigerator

When you crave for something cool and refreshing, where's the first place you look to? You might want to check the refrigerator. There are a variety of at-home creations you can apply to your beauty regime directly from your refrigerator.

*Whenever using any of the following beauty tricks, you'll want to remove any makeup or cosmetics so that you have a clean surface to work with.

Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a classic beauty trick that should not be forgotten.

1. Usea cold cucumber and cut two slices, large enough to cover your eye.
2. Lay down in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Place one slice of cucumber over each eye lid. This will help reduce puffiness and black circles. This is also a great way to relax and rid tiredness. The cucumber aroma is so fresh that you may just be tempted to take a bite.

Cold cucumber slices help shrink eye swelling by constricting blood vessels and in hand, reducing the inflow of fluid to the soft eye tissue. The coldness is what actually helps reduce the dark circles and puffiness. You can also try this approach using damp, cold tea bags.

Milk
Milk does the body good in all sorts of ways. Milk contains essential proteins, amino acids and Vitamin A, all which help to nourish the skin. Milk is very rich in beta-hydroxy acids. The beta hydroxys act as a natural conditioner.

1. Get out one or two cotton balls.
2. Again, make sure your face is already cleansed before doing this.
   
3. Pour some milk into a small bowl and dip the cotton balls into the milk.
   
4. Rub the milk soaked cotton ball all over your face and allow the milk to set on your face for about five minutes.
   
5. After five minutes, rinse the milk off with warm water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

You know they say nothing goes better with milk than some chocolate chip cookies, so if you have some, you mine as well dig in!

Ice Water
Sounds so simple, but many people overlook its magic. If you've painted your nails and are in a hurry, ice water could be your savior and guide.

1. Fill a large bowl with cold water and a few ice cubes.
   
2. After painting your nails, allow your nails to air dry for one to two minutes.
   
3. After two minutes place your painted fingernails into the bowl of ice water and allow them to sit for three- four minutes.
4. Your nails should be dry in no time and you can be free to do what you please.

I know it might be cold at first, but snuggle in a blanket while your nails dry. It's all worth it for your nails to dry in a total of four minutes rather than the full hour it normally takes nail polish to completely set.

So next time you reach in the fridge make sure to primp yourself with one of my fun beauty tricks.