Though the process may seem overwhelming at first, the first step is to start familiarizing yourself with various products and beauty treatments. These tips will help you determine what beauty regimen best suits you and your lifestyle.

If you are fighting an irritating, itchy and flaky scalp, you can use yogurt to remove flakes and keep your scalp itch-free. Simply massage a plain Greek or dairy yogurt into your scalp, then allow it to sit for no longer than 15 minutes. After you rinse, you should notice less flakes and itching.

Splashing cold water on your face can help reduce the frequency and prevalence of pimples. This is because it shrinks the size of your pores, making it less likely and less possible for them to get clogged, and clogging usually results in the appearance of a pimple. So to keep yourself pimple free, splash cold water!

Make sure your foundation matches. Before buying a new foundation, you should test it on the inside of your wrist. This skin is comparable to the skin on your face and will give you a good example of what this makeup will look like on your face and how it feels.

Renew nail polish with nail polish remover. If your favorite bottle of nail polish is getting a little thick, pour a few drops of nail polish remover into the bottle and shake. It will loosen the polish and thin it out, allowing you to get a few more coats out of it.

For beautiful nails, put top coat on top of your nail polish every time. Topcoat will not only keep your nails looking shiny, it will extend the length of time between polishing. Avoid substituting clear nail polish for topcoat as it is not the same product, and will not provide the same benefit.

To whiten and brighten your teeth, add a little baking soda to your toothbrush once a week. Just sprinkle a little baking soda in the palm of your hand, dampen your toothbrush and press the bristles into the baking soda, add toothpaste and brush your teeth as usual. Don’t do this more than once a week since baking soda can be hard on your tooth enamel if overused.

Use conditioner on your legs. The very same conditioners you use to treat your tresses can be used to replace your shaving creams. Conditioners are cheaper and have more staying power than your usual creams. You also can save shower time by not having to fumble with more than one product.

Both rosewater and cucumbers can be used to remove dark circles from under the eyes. The natural properties in these items lighten the skin pigments beneath your eyes while cooling them. Dip a cotton pad into one of the two liquids, and leave the pad over your eyes for 15 minutes.

Add some Epsom salts to your beauty regimen. Epsom salts are traditionally used to relieve muscle aches and constipation. Mix some of the salt with water and a little lavender to make a paste. This mixture can then be applied onto your problem areas. Leave it on overnight. Your skin will be better by the time you wake up.

If you wear your hair in a ponytail often, move the position of the ponytail around every so often to prevent hair breakage. Constant stress and friction in the same part of the hair shaft can weaken hair, but placing the elastic or rubber band in different positions prevents the same spots from being rubbed over and over.

Try to avoid wearing makeup every day. This can help to reduce inflammation on your face and let it breathe. You are sure to see a freshening of your skin’s appearance.

When painting your nails, always use a good base coat. Not only does a base coat allow polish to better adhere to your nails, but it prevents your nails from becoming discolored, which is common when using darker colors. For maximum staying power, look for adhesive base coats, which dry to a somewhat tacky finish.

To boost your hair’s shine when you wash it in the sink or shower, give it a final rinse under really cold water, if you can stand it. The cold water helps to seal the hair’s cuticle, making your tresses look smoother, shinier, and less frizzy than rinsing with hot water.

Baby powder is a great beauty product. You can use it in place of your usual powder, if you should lose it and are in a tight spot. You can also use it to absorb oil in your hair. Just put a little in your brush and comb through. Style as usual.

As you have now seen, there are many various beauty routines out there, but most of them share similar ideas. They just vary in the types of products and techniques. You need to research and use common sense to see what works for your budget, your skills and, of course, for you.

Look Your Best Every Day: Simple Beauty Tips Everyone Can Use! was originally published on Spring