Janja Prijatelj, Author at City Magazine

Rice water for the perfect “glass skin” look: Recipe for a rice toner that erases years (without Botox and filters)

Rice water, that cloudy liquid that most people pour down the drain without a second thought, has been making a comeback to the beauty throne lately. And for good reason. It's been a part of the beauty routines of Japanese and Korean women for centuries, known for their porcelain-like, almost unreally smooth skin. But today, this secret is also entering our everyday lives - not as a trend, but as a natural, simple and highly effective routine that combines ancient wisdom with a modern lifestyle.

Healthy food

Forget miracle diets: these 4 detox drinks can actually help you lose weight

Weight loss. The eternal drama that accompanies us somewhere between New Year's resolutions and the pre-summer "oh my, that swimsuit isn't what it used to be". We all know: there are no magic shortcuts. Without a healthy diet and exercise, it's hard to get anywhere. But the good news? There are detox drinks that can help you with this - without having to give up everything that tastes good.

Beauty

You're Doing This Wrong Too: 5 Common Mistakes You're Still Making With Wet Hair (and How to Fix Them)

You're already unhappily observing your split ends and muttering to yourself: "But I use expensive shampoos, conditioners, miracle drops from faraway lands, and other magical concoctions offered to me by Instagram." But what if we told you that the problem is the very moment you step out of the shower? You're doing it wrong with wet hair.

Lifestyle

Why clapping when a plane lands is no longer cool (and maybe it never was)

If you've ever sat on a plane during impending turbulence, when a plastic cup of green tea turns into a kind of makeshift pendulum, then you know how reassuring it is to hear those magical words: "Cabin crew, prepare for landing." And when the plane finally settles on the ground after a few bumpy touches, a wave of relief washes over you. You feel like you've experienced something out of the ordinary, maybe even magnificent – and you clap your hands as the plane lands! Your hands spontaneously express excitement and gratitude.

Lifestyle

This is what happens to your clothes if you use the quick wash cycle too often – and when it's really NOT a good idea to use it

A quick wash cycle is great for lightly soiled clothes or those pieces that have fallen victim to stuffiness rather than real life. But if you think it will conquer stains from wine, grass, or a child's imagination - alas, that magic hasn't been invented yet.

Health

7 Ways to Relieve Earache with Natural Solutions: When Swimming and Air Conditioning Hit the Spot in Summer

Summer is the season of seaside pleasures, swimming pools and... air conditioning. Unfortunately, it's also the season of earaches. But don't worry - there are a bunch of natural tricks that can help you quickly and effectively relieve earache right at home.

Lifestyle

How to get rid of mice and rodents before they destroy your entire garden – without poisons and bloodthirsty traps

Have you ever come into your garden in the morning and found yourself in a scene that feels like a rodent version of Coachella was held there overnight? Lettuce gnawed, strawberries shriveled, carrots uprooted. And there you stand – a hoe in one hand and despair in the other. Breathe. There is a natural, non-toxic way to get rid of mice and their furry allies – and it’s effective. How to get rid of mice naturally?

Lifestyle

How to remove yellow sunscreen stains from clothes: tricks to save you from the “yellow disaster”

There's something almost paradoxically poetic about the fact that sunscreen is supposed to protect our skin while at the same time mercilessly destroying our clothes. What's supposed to be a protective layer against UV rays turns into a yellowish stain that lasts surprisingly long – especially if you've been wearing light-colored clothing. Once that stain is burned into the fabric, it seems like it's decided to stay there forever. The question every owner of a ruined white shirt asks: How to remove yellow sunscreen stains from clothes

Lifestyle

How to grow an oleander tree: a hot-blooded Mediterranean beauty that grows from a bush into a tree – if you know how to tame it

When you think of a bit of the Mediterranean in your garden, you usually think of rosemary, lavender and maybe a fig. But those who dare to go a step further choose oleander – a plant with the looks of a Greek goddess and the personality of a rock star on a bad day. With delicate flowers in shades of pink, white, red and even apricot, and leaves that resemble laurel, oleander is more than just a decoration – it’s a statement. And a bold one at that. How to grow an oleander tree?

Lifestyle

11 ingenious ways to cool your home (and yourself) in the summer: no air conditioning, no panic

In the summer, when your apartment turns into an oven and the air turns into melted ice cream, there's only one question: How to cool down without air conditioning, without going bankrupt, or moving into a refrigerator? Here are 11 ingenious solutions to cool your home in the summer!

Lifestyle

9 herbs that repel mosquitoes better than any spray – no stings, no buzzing (and no bad mood)

When mosquitoes start making their nocturnal attacks like insatiable vampires with a keen ear for human blood, and spiders shamelessly occupy corners like rent-free tenants, most of us grab the first spray and hope for a miracle. But hey – aren’t we grown up enough to find something more chic, more natural and, let’s be honest, more photogenic instead of chemicals? Which herbs are effective at repelling mosquitoes?

Lifestyle

When dog heat hits: 5 dog breeds that have a hard time tolerating high temperatures – they need air conditioning more than you do

Summer is here, and with it the sun, long days and opportunities for relaxed walks with our furry friends. But beware – the high temperatures, which for us mean the ideal season for short sleeves and ice cream, can be hell for dogs. While some happily jump around the meadows, there are breeds that experience serious heat stress at 23 degrees Celsius.

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Rice water for the perfect “glass skin” look: Recipe for a rice toner that erases years (without Botox and filters)

Forget miracle diets: these 4 detox drinks can actually help you lose weight

You're Doing This Wrong Too: 5 Common Mistakes You're Still Making With Wet Hair (and How to Fix Them)

Why clapping when a plane lands is no longer cool (and maybe it never was)

This is what happens to your clothes if you use the quick wash cycle too often – and when it's really NOT a good idea to use it

7 Ways to Relieve Earache with Natural Solutions: When Swimming and Air Conditioning Hit the Spot in Summer

How to get rid of mice and rodents before they destroy your entire garden – without poisons and bloodthirsty traps

How to remove yellow sunscreen stains from clothes: tricks to save you from the “yellow disaster”

How to grow an oleander tree: a hot-blooded Mediterranean beauty that grows from a bush into a tree – if you know how to tame it

11 ingenious ways to cool your home (and yourself) in the summer: no air conditioning, no panic

9 herbs that repel mosquitoes better than any spray – no stings, no buzzing (and no bad mood)

When dog heat hits: 5 dog breeds that have a hard time tolerating high temperatures – they need air conditioning more than you do

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