Household facials

Egg on your face

CEBU, Philippines – You can make a quick and effective facial mask with nothing more sophisticated than an egg white. Just beat one egg white until it's frothy, and then apply it directly to the skin. Let it dry and then rinse. It will tighten your skin as it dries like a mini-facelift.

Don't hold the mayo

Try a mayonnaise mask for dry skin. Use only whole-egg mayo. Apply it directly to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then wipe off the excess with a tissue, and rinse with cool water.

Corn pone toner

Mix cornmeal with enough water to make a thick paste. You can also use oatmeal. Gently apply it to your face with your fingertips. It will tighten your skin as it dries. Then gently massage your skin to let it remove dry skin and blackheads. Rinse well.

Help from Mr. Potato Head

Clear facial breakouts and blackheads with a peeled slice of potato. Rub it gently over freshly washed skin.

- from Fix It, Clean It and Make It Last By The Editors of FC&A Publishing (FC&A Publishing)