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Hand and Foot Care
- If sandal weather is just around the corner, then it’s time to whip those dry,
flaky dogs into shape. Treat your winter-weary feet to this timely tonic: Smash
1 ripe banana, then add 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of margarine, and
1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and mix the mash until it’s creamy. Massage the mixture
onto clean, dry feet, paying special attention to any cracked or rough areas. Pull
on a pair of cotton socks, and wear them overnight. Then bring on the sunshine and
fresh air!
- Working in your yard can make your hands really rough, and those store-bought hand
lotions can put your budget in bad shape! Here’s a make-it-yourself concoction that’ll
leave your hands soft and smooth, while leaving money in your wallet: Boil 1 tablespoon
of dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers, and 4 cups of water
in a small, uncovered pan over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature,
and then strain out the solids. Store the remaining liquid in a bottle in the refrigerator.
Apply it to your hands with a cotton ball, and let your hands air-dry.
- Don’t forget about your fingernails when you’re pampering your hands. To treat
‘em right, beat 1 egg yolk in a small bowl. Soak your fingernails for about five
minutes, then rinse off the egg and buff your nails dry.
- If you’re sick and tired of worrying about becoming sick (and tired), and you’ve
purchased so much hand sanitizer that the clerk at the drugstore knows you by name,
try whipping up a batch of the germ-killing stuff at home. You’ll keep nasty flu
germs at bay, and save a buck or two, to boot! Mix ½ cup of glycerin, ½ cup of aloe
vera gel, and 3 cups of isopropyl alcohol. Add 10 drops of tea tree essential oil,
and 5 drops of your favorite scent of essential oil. Mix thoroughly with a fork
or a whisk. Using a funnel, pour the solution into empty, rinsed out bottles, and
stash ‘em in your car, your desk, and wherever else is convenient.
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