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Hushpuppies are pieces of fried cornmeal batter which are a great southern tradition.
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Rub a cut white potato over your hands to rid your hands of onion odor.
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| For a radiant, glowing complexion; apply grated potato and gram flour on your face in a circular motion. Wash after a few minutes. |
| Get rid of oily skin by making a paste of chickpea[gram] flour and lemon juice and applying it over the face. Wash off after 20 minutes. |
| Mash a few mint leaves, 'neem' leaves and a banana. Apply all over the face and neck. Wash off when dry. This face pack removes scars, freckles and minor skin blemishes. |
| Rub ice cold orange juice on dry skin in circular motions. It gives a glowing complexion. |
| To soothe a sunburn apply a pack made of mashed watermelon with 2 tbsp of milk powder. |
| For parched complexions, enrich your skin by combining a banana, an avocado and 2 tbsp of yoghurt with 2 drops of Vit E oil. |
| For oily hair apply a pack made of 1 tsp fenugreek powder, 2 tsp yoghurt and 1 tsp brown sugar for 15 mins and wash off. |
| Soothe your mane by applying a pack made with 1 beaten egg, 1 tsp honey and 2 tsp olive oil. Steam with a hot towel for 10 mins and wash. |
| A great way to take off make-up is with baby oil. Just dab a little on a tissue and wipe your face. |
| If your nail polish becomes sticky, add 2 to 3 drops of acetone to the bottle and shake well. |
| To remove a sun tan/sun burn, add a little rose water to lime juice and apply on the affected area at night. Wash off with water the next morning. |
| To remove hair colour stains from the skin, immediately apply and rub shampoo over the affected area with a cotton swab. |
| Extract aloe vera juice and rub it into your scalp. This ensures healthy growth of hair. |
| To soothe tired eyes, keep slices of potato or cucumber over your eyelids. |
| Applying a mixture of honey and lime juice over lips for a few days lightens their colour. |
| Pumpkin slices are very effective in treating dark circles under the eyes. Regular use over a fortnight will make the dark circles fade away. |
| To avoid dry skin, add a few drops of olive oil or almond oil to your bath water. |
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