Frankincense essential oil is brilliant for calming the mind if you're feeling stressed, or are panicking. Says Geraldine Howard: 'I never travel without it. It is brilliant for collecting your thoughts: I call it my 'meditation oil'. Just put a couple of drops on a tissue and breathe it in. Vetiver is not as commonly used, but is also great for calming the mind.
Read MoreMake an at-home lip exfoliant by making a paste of Vaseline and sugar, and gently brush it onto your lips with a baby's toothbrush till they feel smooth.
Read MoreTake baby oil to the beach with you: it's brilliant for removing tar from bare feet after a day at the beach.
Read MoreFreeze aloe vera gel into ice cube trays for single-serving sunburn relief. The ice cools the skin instantly, and the aloe helps soothe the burn.
Read MoreDon't pick spots. We know it's hard, but as you age, acne scars often end up looking more like wrinkles. If you have an acne scar near where a wrinkle forms, it will make the wrinkle deeper.
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