Sunburn be gone
If you find that after a long day of outing you are horribly sunburnt, then look no further than your fridge. Mayonnaise can soothe sunburns giving it the moisture it lacks. The vinegar acts as a natural anesthetic.
Lice Problems
Lice are very tricky and pesky creatures. If you want to get rid of existing lice, then apply a thick layer of mayonnaise from your roots to ends and leave it overnight. This suffocates lice, killing them, in fact, any treatment with vinegar kills lice. Then simply comb your hair. This is effective in killing active lice, but not nits. But hey, it beats using harsh and expensive chemicals on your scalp.
Hair Nourishment
Applying hair masks once a week ensures that dry or damaged hair recovers. Mayonnaise has special moisturizing agents: oil and egg proteins which help revitalize hair; this is especially for those who have dry hair. It’s best to make your own mayonnaise rather than buying store bought mayo. This way you can control the source of ingredients and the proportion of elements. Once a week, liberally apply mayo throughout your hair and wrap it around a warm towel, this allows the follicles to open and absorb the nutrients. This brings back the shine and luster of once dry hair.
Defeat Dry Skin
It doesn’t just stop there, mayo can enrich not only your hair but your skin. If you suffer from patches of dry skin, and your lotion just isn’t cutting it then apply some mayonnaise on dry areas. Commonly your elbows, knees, or face. Leave it on for about ten to fifteen minutes, depending on the dryness of skin, and then wipe it dry with a warm damp towel, then lock in the moisture by applying your daily lotion.
Mayo for Manicure
Brittle nails are least attractive. So, fortify them with mayo. Dip your nails and cuticles into a dish of mayo, and let it soak for five minutes. Incorporate this into your weekly regimen and you’ll have strong and sturdy nails in no time. The key is to let your hands absorb the proteins of mayo.If this method doesn’t work then evenly apply it all over your hands and wear gloves to lock in all the moisture.
For Feet Beauty
It’s summer time so naturally, it’s time to bring out the flip flops.Constant exposure can form calluses and an accumulation of dead skin. But don’t fret, mayonnaise is the perfect exfoliator. Give your feet a mayo bath, rubbing it gently on every inch of your feet and wear socks over them. Leave them overnight to see them work their magic, it’s advisable to cover your feet with plastic wrap or cover so that the mayo doesn’t seep out.
D.I.Y Facial
You don’t have to shell out a fortune to get a fancy facial when you can have one right at home. There are endless recipes for D.I.Y face masks online, and most of them involve mayonnaise. You can combine mayo with honey, oatmeal, bananas, etc. Its high protein content strikes again, soothing skin and giving a soft glow.