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Before TikTok tutorials and 12-step skincare routines, our grandmas were out here serving looks with whatever they found in their kitchen cabinets. Reddit's beauty enthusiasts recently spilled the tea on 17 old-school tricks that still deliver, proving sometimes the best solutions come with decades of field testing. Between Vicks VapoRub turning crusty feet into silk and charcoal creating the kind of eyeliner that survives ugly crying, these vintage beauty hacks hit different than their modern, packaged-in-pink counterparts.
Who needs a $50 lip scrub when a clean toothbrush and some honey does the job? Watch coffee grounds transform from morning necessity to exfoliation sensation, while beer makes your hair grow faster than your Friday night confidence. These aren't just random discoveries – they're time-tested beauty secrets passed down through generations of people who knew how to work smarter, not harder. From yogurt face masks that make your skin glow without emptying your wallet, to the eternal truth that sunscreen remains undefeated in the battle against aging, each hack proves beauty doesn't need a fancy label to work wonders.
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Review: "Good application on the skin. My daughter is fair skin and she didn t get burn even thought she staied a few hours under the sun. It is the perfect travel size for the airport." - caroline
camomooey 10 months ago
Not old school. I grew up in the seventies and I'm barely a grandma now, and I didn't even know what sunscreen was until the nineties. We were encouraged to tan as dark as possible, and I'm paying for it now with skin damage and cancer.
Sue 10 months ago (edited)
I didn't realize everyone didn't tan & kept roasting myself. I thought I wasn't laying out long enough. At least I learned about 25 not do get sun on my face.
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No one loves a breakout. Or any embarrassing beauty problem for that matter. So have a look at these 18 beauty hacks that takes care of all those blush-worthy problems.
Sue 10 months ago
Wear a think layer every day to keep them away. A strange lady told me about her son's acne, and after getting over the embarrassment, she told me he steamed his face with a washcloth & put on the antibiotic ointment. I ended up dropping the steaming twice a day & just washing & I brushed medicated powder lightly on my face & blotted it to keep from look greasy, then put on my makeup. I haven't had a problem since. However, it didn't work with my daughter or sister, but they had the acne that comes in a bunches of little bumps.
Review: "Love this yogurt. Nice consistency. Smooth. Good protein source. Good price. I also use it as sour cream." - Vel
Featherytoad 10 months ago (edited)
Quit wasting food. You can buy lactic acid specifically formulated for your skin.
Review: "I used it twice a day. It’s lightweight and the quality is amazing. My skin feel good and the pump works well. Overall good value for money for a daily skin care." - Ly
Winter can do a real number on your skin, leaving you peeling like a snake. Check out these 19 winter beauty hacks that address this and many other frosty frustrations.
vglw 10 months ago
I had a reaction to that lotion. It made the skin on my face turn quite red and bumpy and painful. It also made my skin very warm to the touch. It took a day or two to go away.
Featherytoad 10 months ago
My face doesn't like it either, but it's fine on my body.
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Review: "Personal care products. Your packaging is perfect in my opinion. I love the fact that it’s pure." - Sandra A.
Simplicity meets effectiveness as we explore more beauty wisdom that predates social media. These next tricks remind us that sometimes the most powerful solutions have been hiding in plain sight, waiting for us to rediscover what our ancestors already knew about looking and feeling fabulous.
Review: "I like that these pins are long and that they secure my hair rollers very well. The tips of the pins are rounded so that they do not scrape my head." - Monet Lady
Lupita Nyong'heaux 10 months ago (edited)
same. we used to do it when i was young to protect our curls after going to the beauty parlor. we used to get shirley temple curls. you wear them and look cute all day, then you go home, pin curl them, and wrap a silky scarf over them to sleep. the style would last for about a week if you were consistent.
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Review: "My son loves this. It’s the only honey he likes to use." - Brenda Flaherty
Elizabeth Patrick 10 months ago
It’s great for my kids who for some reason have chapped lips a lot. Keeping them soft with no extra skin keeps them from peeling and splitting. I think it also helps people who work outside.
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Review: "This 54 ounce container is organic virgin coconut oil can use for cooking and great for the skin, great value for the money." - Sheri K Gwatney
Susan 10 months ago
I think I'd be afraid to put it close enough to my eyes to be on my eyelashes
Lupita Nyong'heaux 10 months ago
susan, as long as it's organic and from a reputable source, and you don't let it get contaminated by something YOU do, you'll be fine. i have a big jar that i use as a moisturizer for my body, face, lashes, brows, etc. it's a light, wonderful moisturizer.
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As a stylist I HATE when people come to the salon with this §hit all up in thier hair. It's gross.
KrazyChiMama 10 months ago
I don’t put it in my hair but I do use it on my face as a moisturizer…it’s the one thing that doesn’t clog my pores or irritate my ultra sensitive skin…plus it smells lovely! :)
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Review: "I’ve used this stuff for years and I love it for myself and my kids." - Tiffany Collins
Babs McGurk 10 months ago
It also works well to take the itch out of poison ivy rash. Wash the area with an anti-acne liquid soap (like Neutrogena Anti Acne Wash), then coat it with Vick's. It has a slight burning sensation at first, but that dissipates quickly along with the itchiness from the rash.
Review: "I really enjoy this apple cider vinegar! It has a rich, natural flavor with just the right amount of tanginess." - CHAO W.
Featherytoad 10 months ago
Omg, do not try to burn anything off with vinegar, go to the doctor.
Review: "Love this sonic toothbrush. It works sooo much better than my clunky, bulkyt spinbrush!! It is a lot more gentle on my teeth and gums and my teeth feel cleaner than when I used the spinbrush. Great price and fast shipping and two for one!!! Can't beat that. Highly recommend." - BakedAlaska
The wisdom of past generations continues to shine through our following collection of tried-and-true beauty hacks. Skip the trending products and expensive solutions as we dive deeper into remedies that have passed the ultimate test – time. Because sometimes the best beauty secrets come from people who figured it out long before influencers existed.
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Review: "I've been using this for my lips for years. Other lip balms irritated my skin. I was surprised to see that these tubs where a bit bigger but for the price I am not disappoint. I out a tub of this in various places so I can always have my lip balm near😊" - Cindia
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CD Mills 10 months ago
I have used leftover beer to condition my hair for decades. It will not leave any smell at all as you rinse your hair after using it just like any other non-leave-in conditioner.
Load More Replies... Sue 10 months ago
I remember when eggs were supposed to be good for your hair. My mom bought the cheap K-Mart GIANT bottle of shampoo with eggs in it. My sisters & I didn't use it much. After a few months when I ran out of my shampoo, I tried the egg shampoo. It must have had real eggs because it smelled rotten.
Vito 10 months ago
There used to be a shampoo called “Body on Tap”. The bottle was in the shape of a beer bottle, and beer was one of the ingredients.
Sue 10 months ago
I was trying to remember that one. And "Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific" & "Agree" were the favorites for junior/high school.
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Review: "One of my most favorite coffee, super smooth and enjoyable!" - CS
KrazyChiMama 10 months ago
Coarse salt mixed with almond carrier oil works better in my opinion.
Review: "I really like this cacao powder. I make hot chocolate with it. I use a big spoon of this powder and a big glop of natural honey. It's very delicious." - Steven
jasper 10 months ago
Um. I dunno about putting it in my hair. Seems it would end up sticky and weird after hairspray?
Susan 10 months ago
Pretty sure they don't meant the instant hot cocoa mix full of sugar that would cause that stickiness. They mean pure cacao powder. It contains no sugars. But I still don't think I'll try it, the application process would be messy. I'll stick to my Amika.
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