If you were uneasy when you last changed your sheets to find that your pillow had gone from innocent snow-white to a questionable shade of coffee with milk, you’re not alone. Pillows are the silent heroes of your bedroom – selflessly supporting your head and patiently collecting traces of your nightly adventure with sweat, makeup, creams and… well, let alone those microscopic beasties that live there without paying rent. While yellowing may seem like an inevitable fact of life, there is a solution that will restore that dreamy look of hotel luxury – without the big expense and expensive chemicals.
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Have you ever looked at a photo from your golden twenties with a hint of nostalgia and thought, "Where's that skin? Where are those joints that didn't creak with every squat?" Don't worry, you're not alone. And the answer isn't in the latest "collagen shot" from the supermarket that costs more than dinner for two, but - surprisingly - in a pot. Homemade collagen!
Forget about Korean 10-step routines for "Glass skin", €70 serums and ingredients that require you to open an online chemical dictionary. There's a homemade recipe for glowing, toned and healthy skin waiting in your kitchen right now, which has been making the TikTok beauty scene a star in recent months. The combination of rice water and fenugreek is the perfect "low cost, high impact" trick that the internet has only just "discovered" again. This is nothing new - grandmothers in Asia have been using it long before the word "influencer" even existed.
In an age when we are bombarded with serums with unpronounceable ingredients and precious drops from tropical forests, nature (well, almost nature) reminds us that sometimes “old-fashioned” is actually the new “in”. Anti-aging night cream with Vaseline and baby oil! Two stars from another time, who have found their place in the modern beauty routine again – without the glitter, with surprising results.
Ah, summer! A time of carefree days at the beach, salty waves, sand between your toes… and – unfortunately – also between the slots of your beloved phone. Yes, although modern phones can survive a lot, sand, salt and greasy sunscreens are about as kind to them as pineapple on pizza is to Italian chefs. So – how do you clean your smartphone?!
Effervescent denture tablets – yes, the ones you usually find on your grandma’s shelf – can, with a little imagination, become your personal cleaning master: from removing coffee stains to ruthlessly destroying the smell of the garbage can. Here are 10 proven cleaning tricks and some essential safety tips for all the careful and slightly paranoid users.
How to keep valuable leather sneakers (Nike Air Force 1, Adidas Stan Smith, Veja...) free from damage - and can they even be washed in a washing machine? Washing leather sneakers in a washing machine: yes or no?
WD-40 to remove tar from your car? Let's face it, every car owner or camping enthusiast has stared in panic at the stubborn, sticky tar that has chosen their car or favorite tent as its temporary home. And since there's a legend circulating online that WD-40 can solve everything from stuck locks to troubled relationships, we wondered: is it a myth or a real miracle cure?
Have you ever experienced the classic summer tragedy of hastily throwing your perfume into your bag, only to find your precious Chanel No. 5 happily spilling all over your clothes? Don't worry - your clothes don't have to end up as a fragrant reminder of the unfortunate event. So - how to remove perfume stains from clothes?! Below, we reveal why perfume leaves stains in the first place, how to remove them with natural and commercial remedies, and how to avoid common mistakes.
The best cream for dry soles and hard skin on heels? Are you tired of dry, cracked heels and tired feet? We present to you a simple but extremely effective night cream that you can make yourself at home - a combination of Vaseline, virgin coconut oil and your favorite essential oil will provide deep regeneration and refreshment. Get ready for silky soft feet without expensive pedicure visits!
Before you visit the beauty salon next time and empty your wallet, try this homemade mask that promises skin as smooth as a silk pillow. This secret from grandma's skincare treasure trove will amaze you - it works better than Botox, but without the needles and pain! A miraculous homemade mask that you will recommend to your best friend!
Sportswear is our faithful companion during every workout – from running in the park to intensive training in the gym. But after a few uses, we often face an annoying problem: an odor that we cannot completely eliminate even after washing. Sweat, bacteria and dirt stubbornly anchor themselves in fabrics, especially in synthetic materials, which are typical for sportswear. How do I wash smelly sportswear, or rather how can I make sure that our favorite clothes smell fresh and look like new again? We reveal a simple but extremely effective trick!