https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827748 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:17:56 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1827748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I do it on dry hair, and just on the ends or my hair would get super greasy. </p> <p>What I do is run some through the ends of my hair and then clip it up and do something else for half an hour, then shower as normal. I think some people might do it after their shower and then rinse it, but I tried that once and felt very mayonnaise-y!</p> <p>Also if you would rather not raid your fridge, I've had the same results with Aussie Three Minute Miracle - you slather that on after you shampoo, leave it on for three minutes, then rinse it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827555 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:41:37 +0000 snowjewelz 1827555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I finally bought coconut oil from Trader Joe's and used it on my face &amp; body as a moisturizer and so far, I love it! I love the coconut scent, I love that it's not greasy, I love that it hydrates so well and it's all natural! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827553 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:40:56 +0000 Mamaof2 1827553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: so for the mayo you do it on wet hair or dry? And you just rinse, no washing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827500 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:30:35 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1827500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I do the mayo in the hair trick! It makes your hair feel so good and it lasts for like a week.</p> <p>The apple cider vinegar rinse does make your hair really shiny and clean feeling, but you smell like easter eggs. I've done the beer rinse before but it makes you smell like a bar and my husband was sort of annoyed I poured a perfectly good beer down the drain.</p> <p>For the honey face mask, this sounds weird but it totally works - mix together honey with a little used coffee grounds!! It acts as an exfoliant and the caffeine tightens your pores. Not too much or it's super messy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827496 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:29:57 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1827496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Coconut oil as makeup remover, works great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827469 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:24:00 +0000 yoursilverlining 1827469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Yeah, some manufacturers add sugars to honey to cut it (making their profits go up, since raw, real honey is more expensive than sugar/corn syrup) - if you buy honey at places like the Dollar Store and similar it’s often “honey-flavored”, not real honey. </p> <p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/08/honey-fda_n_5111907.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/08/honey-fda_n_5111907.html</a></p> <p>There is also “raw” honey vs. much of what you’ll find in stores. Store-bought honey is fine to use; just be careful of where you buy it, especially if it’s imported honey. </p> <p>Crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827439 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:18:57 +0000 Dandelion 1827439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827406 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:11:54 +0000 Mamaof2 1827406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: is there fake honey?? My honey has ingredients listed as : honey</p> <p>So I assume its the real stuff... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827368 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:00:42 +0000 yoursilverlining 1827368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Yes, honey does have anti-bacterial properties - along with tons of other good stuff! </p> <p>I use honey as a facial/mask; you can use any kind, but just make sure it's actual, real honey. I get whipped honey at the farmers market which works especially well as it's a thicker texture. </p> <p>Just spread honey on your face, let sit for about 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Skin is SO soft, and it helps clear up your skin too!</p> <p>Has anyone tried avocado masks? I want to, but I keep eating all of my avocados :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827365 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:59:08 +0000 ValentineMommy 1827365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: definitely! and NOT easy to get out....not that I would know lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827347 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:51:41 +0000 autumnlove 1827347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: probably?! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827342 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:50:40 +0000 Mamaof2 1827342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ValentineMommy: gross :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827329 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:46:01 +0000 ValentineMommy 1827329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: I've used raw egg in my hair too. It's AMAZING. That being said, you have to wash it out in cold, cold, cold water....unless you want scrambled eggs in your hair :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827325 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:43:08 +0000 spaniellove 1827325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: It completely tamed my breakouts! I didn't know until then that I was breaking out because of allergies! I only use a drop or two, and I wouldn't wear makeup over it. But it makes my skin soft, and has that anti inflammatory effect that coconut oil has. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827324 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:41:14 +0000 Mamaof2 1827324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I am terrified of using oil on my face!!</p> <p>@autumnlove: do you stink afterwards? :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827322 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:40:24 +0000 autumnlove 1827322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apple cider vinegar rinse for shiny hair </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827296 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:24:02 +0000 spaniellove 1827296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not exactly a food product, but I've been using emu oil as a nighttime moisturizer because I'm allergic to coconut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827285 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:18:27 +0000 Mamaof2 1827285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I tried coconut oil once and maybe I put too much - was hard to get out :bummed: </p> <p>@Dandelion: wonder what beer does? </p> <p>@looch: oh thanks - I will try that one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827270 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:12:08 +0000 looch 1827270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yogurt and honey as a facial mask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827268 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:10:11 +0000 Dandelion 1827268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard of raw egg for your hair. Also, beer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827266 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:07:34 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1827266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard of the mayo thing!<br /> Coconut oil is supposed to be great for just about everything. Cool tea bags on your eyes take away bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/using-food-products-as-beauty-treatments#post-1827263 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:04:01 +0000 Mamaof2 1827263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just saw this and want to try it - my hair is sooo dry!</p> <p>Mayo can replace $30 hair masks<br /> Those of us seeking hair hydration can skip the costly salon visits and expensive tubs of hair masks and just head to the fridge. “I know this is yucky, but I like to use about a half cup of mayo (the full-fat kind is best) as a hair treatment about once a week,” reveals Aly Walansky of A Little Alytude. “Let it cook — meaning let the mayonnaise set on your hair — for about 20 minutes before you rinse it out. Coconut or avocado oil are great too, but mayo has been uniquely successful for me for restoring body and shine.”<br /> --------------</p> <p>I have also had success putting honey on a pimple for 5 mins before washing and the next day its significantly smaller. Honey is suppose to have anti-bacterial properties.</p> <p>Do you have any others for me to try? </p>