Handmade rice cream made from fermented rice water, aloe vera gel and coconut oil is a true symphony of antioxidants, micronutrients and emollients. This natural trio improves tone, soothes redness, stimulates regeneration and deeply moisturizes and protects the skin barrier. Suitable for all skin types and ideal for daily pampering.
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Katja is a world traveler who is outside of Slovenia more often than at home. She is a lover of beauty, an esthete and a provocateur. In the editorial office of City Magazine, he covers a wide variety of topics and is not afraid of more serious texts.
We won't spoil the story: your skin doesn't need another serum with a name that sounds like a lab error. It needs something simple that works. And believe it or not, the solution isn't in the perfumery, it's in the pantry. Rice water and fenugreek are a duet that would win a Grammy if they were an album. They make a homemade Glass Skin toner. Or at least a viral hashtag on TikTok (which, honestly, is pretty much the same these days).
A recipe for a homemade anti-fungal cream? While it may sound like your uncle, who believes in the power of garlic and silver water, suggested this recipe to you: toenail fungus and dandruff have a lot more in common than you might think. Both problems are caused by microscopic fungi — mainly yeast-like creatures of the Malassezia genus, which feed on the oils on our skin.
Yes, you read that right. Aluminum foil—the same kind you usually use to wrap a sandwich or bake a potato—is now taking over the cooking scene. And apparently even the wealthy are doing it. You know, if it's good for millionaires, then it must have something to do with it, right?
Why does your toilet stink?! Traditional toilets are designed for seated users, but men are constantly waging a vertical battle with them. The result? Sprayed urine, droplets everywhere, and – the infamous “men’s bathroom” smell. Scientific research into fluid dynamics reveals why standing up to urinate at home is a logistical (and hygienic) disaster, and how a simple change in posture can greatly improve the situation on the toilet. Yes, sitting is the new dominance.
Aluminum Foil and the Security of Your Home In an age where TikTok solves everything from depression to dirty countertops, it's no surprise that this gem has found its way onto the viral list of tips: wrap your front door handle in aluminum foil and voila - security guaranteed. But is it true? Or are we just witnessing another internet myth that will disappear next week along with coconut oil for cleaning car seats?
If you've ever had someone visit you, walk into your bathroom, and then ask - a little too diplomatically - "What's that smell?" then you know we have a problem. No matter how often you mop, spray, and air, there's one particular aroma that just won't go away. Yes, we're talking about urine. That obnoxiously persistent smell that can turn a bathroom into a little hell chamber.
At a time when cosmetic giants are introducing us to a new "miracle formula" every 14 days with a molecularly active orchid extract that grows only on the northern side of the Tibetan mountain, it's no wonder we're becoming skeptical. What if we told you that perhaps one of the most effective combinations for radiant, smooth, and even skin is hiding right in your refrigerator and ointment drawer? Vaseline + lemon! Meet Vaseline and lemon - a beautiful beauty duo that even Batman and Robin would envy, except that it works more in the service of radiance than saving the world.
In a world where wrinkles are considered almost as serious as sins, the search for a natural elixir of youth is not just a fashion fad, but a real scientific expedition. And while Instagram convinces us that happiness lies in a Botox injection and a serum for the price of dinner for two, perhaps the simplest solution is hidden where you least expect it – in your favorite cup of tea. So - natural anti-aging teas!
The lavender tree is not just an ornamental plant, but a fragrant bonsai that, with the right combination of variety, soil, pruning and care, blooms all year round. Read how to choose the perfect seedling, prepare the ideal soil, shape the crown and ensure optimal growth and abundant flowering. So how to grow a large lavender tree.
The classic blue Nivea cream has been reigning on bathroom shelves for over a century, like a homemade version of Chanel No. 5 – only more affordable and without unrealistic promises. But if you thought it was just a winter patch for dry skin, strap on your apron and lab gloves (or at least rubber ones from Ikea). You're in for a cosmetic transformation that would make even a French perfume visionary jealous.
Are you one of those people who uses an iron more for decoration than for actual use? Then we have a household trick for you - Aluminum foil x washing machine, which will take your (over)full laundry basket to a whole new level of lazy efficiency - aluminum foil in the washing machine. Yes, you read that right - the same one you usually wrap potatoes in for the oven can smooth out your shirts. Literally.