Beauty Bargains

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Let’s face it. Skin care, anti-aging creams, and hair products are not cheap. Nearly everyone wants to look attractive and youthful, but not everyone has a limitless budget for beauty. Through the years I’ve hit on some inexpensive alternatives to high-priced beauty items that have not only saved me a bundle, but are just as effective as their expensive counterparts.

1. Johnson’s Baby Wash to remove all make-up, including mascara. ($3)

2. Witch Hazel as an astringent and toner to clean pores and tighten skin ($1)

3. Dawn Anti-bacterial dish soap as a dandruff shampoo. It really gets rid of dry, itchy scalp. ($1.50)

4. Sunscreen on your face under make-up to ward off the aging effects of the sun. Also keep a tube in your car to rub on your hands while you drive. Nothing gives away your age like brown-spotted hands. ($3)

5. Apple Cider Vinegar to remove moles. It’s true! Soak a cotton ball in ACV (not dripping), place it on your mole, cover with a band-aid, and leave overnight. After several nights, the mole will eventually fall off ($3.25 for the potent, organic kind from the health food store works best).

Since I’m mother to three fashion-conscious, budding divas in the home, I look for unorthodox ways to reduce the beauty budget. These simple money-savers are tried, true, and now, passed on to my frugal teens.

By Guest Writer Christine Thomas