Cornstarch is commonly used in the kitchen as a thickener. Did you know that it may also be used in an assortment of ways to make yourself look and feel wonderful? No matter if you love opting for all-natural beauty solutions or you simply like to steer clear of expensive cosmetics, reaching for a box of cornstarch sitting quietly in one corner of the kitchen can cause you to make a lot of heads turn towards your direction. Read on!
Eyelash Thickener
Want eyelashes that can dazzle but you don’t have the budget to buy new mascara? Allow cornstarch to turn your current mascara into something that can make your peepers really pop. Simply place a blob of your regular mascara on a spoon, sprinkle a little amount of cornstarch on it and mix using a toothpick. Apply and leave everyone breathless.
Fine Line and Wrinkle Remover
It’s no secret that anti-aging creams and serums don’t come with cheap price tags. Just because you don’t have the budget for one doesn’t mean you have to put up with those fine lines and wrinkles. Here’s a quick recipe for a DIY firming face mask: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1 egg white and 2 tablespoons of milk. Use a whisk to mix all the ingredients very well until you end up with a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and rinse after 20 to 30 minutes.
Homemade Bronzer
Don’t panic the minute you found out that you’re out of bronzer just as you were looking to steal the spotlight. All you have to do is combine a tablespoon of cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of cinnamon powder. Mix very well. The result is bronzer with a phenomenal color, which smells kind of yummy too!
Excess Oil Zapper
Nothing can make you panic more than seeing your face super shiny and realizing that you just ran out of pressed powder. When such stressful situation strikes, take a deep breath and grab a box of cornstarch. Use a makeup brush to dust some of it on your face. Unsightly shine gone in a snap!
Nail Polish Sheen Eliminator
If you want to sport matted nails, there’s no need to step foot in the nearest department store and spend some cash on a new nail polish. All you have to do is grab the bottle of the nail polish you wish to apply. Place some of it in a small container and add a pinch of cornstarch. Mix very well, paint your nails and show off the stellar outcome.
Underarm Deodorizer
Scared that much of the underarm deodorizers on the current market contain ingredients that may put your health in some form of danger? Fret not because you may use cornstarch to keep your underarms dry and smelling fresh without having cold sweats. All you have to do is apply rubbing alcohol on your underarms to kill off odor-causing bacteria. Allow your underarms to air dry for a while. Afterwards, dust some cornstarch on them.
Hair and Scalp Cleaner
In case you are in a rush and got no time to hit the shower to clean your hair, fret not. Cornstarch can be used as dry shampoo that removes excess oils on your hair and scalp. It also leaves your tresses smelling fresh. Simply pour some cornstarch on your scalp and hair. Massage for a while and dust off.