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10 stellar beauty products you already have in your pantry
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Get ready for the best free spa night of your life. - photo by Lindsey Miller
Save yourself a trip to the store, because you already have some awesome beauty products right in your pantry.

Theres nothing worse than reaching for your toothpaste and realizing youre not getting any more out of that tube. And what about when your hair feels extremely dry, but the product your stylist suggested is way out of your budget?

When money is tight and schedules are busy, the last thing you want to do is run to the store for beauty products. But we have good news for you you probably already have a plethora of amazing products in your home.

Here are 10 products you already have that will totally double as beauty products:

1. Apple cider vinegar

How could we make a list like this without including apple cider vinegar? The stuff is magical. Drink two tablespoons per day for weight loss, dab it on your pimples to reduce redness and swelling or use it right after you shampoo to detangle and boost shine. The opportunities are endless and if you dont already have it, you definitely need it.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda is awesome for baking, cleaning and all things beauty. Use it to whiten your teeth, mix it with your shampoo for an extra cleanse or use it to soften calluses. The multi-purpose product will work wonders (and its super inexpensive).

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is amazing. Its a lovely hair mask, promotes hair growth and its an incredible skin moisturizer. Your hair and skin will look, feel and smell amazing.

4. Avocado

Avocado is a dream if youre looking for a killer hair mask, a moisturizing facial or even to soothe a sunburn. Just mash it up and apply.

5. Honey

Honey is great if youre looking for a natural way to treat acne. Putting it on your acne spots will help reduce redness, soften your skill and kill bacteria.

6. Sugar

Sugar is an incredible exfoliator, but sugar scrubs can get pricey at the store. Instead of buying one, just make it yourself. Add sugar, coconut oil and essential oils into a bowl, and mix them together for an awesome sugar scrub.

7. Tea

Putting caffeinated tea bags under your eyes can reduce puffiness and swelling, while soaking your feet in black tea can make odors disappear.

8. Baby powder

Baby powder is the best if youre in a pinch and dont have time to wash your hair. Just sprinkle some powder into your roots, rub it in and youre good to go. No more greasy hair!

9. Ice

Ice is one of the greatest remedies for reducing redness and swelling, especially for acne. If you have a stubborn pimple that just wont go away, wrap an ice cube in a towel and hold it to the problem area. The swelling and redness will go down, and your face will look great.

10. Lemons

Lemons are an amazing way to brighten your skin if youre feeling a little dull. It might sting a second, but rub half of a lemon on your face for a brighter complexion and a more even skin tone.

Let us know your favorite ones in the comments!
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Street musician killing it on clarinet

She must have lungs of iron! Its inspiring hearing the upper registers being played so well.

Posted by Clarinet Life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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