| How to Naturally Remove Hair from Your Face Posted: 16 Sep 2021 05:00 PM PDT If you're tired of trying to cover up unwanted facial hair, try a few natural hair removal treatments. To quickly get rid of hair, shave, wax, or pluck it away. For gentler treatments that work gradually, create pastes or masks with natural ingredients. Apply these a few times a week so the hair follicles weaken and fall out. Remember to always apply a good moisturizer after trying any hair removal treatment. [Edit]Trying Home Remedies - Make a papaya-turmeric paste to gradually remove hair over time. For a chemical-free hair removal paste, weaken the hair follicles. To make the paste, mash a raw papaya with 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of turmeric powder. Apply the paste to the unwanted hair and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse the paste off with warm water.[1]
- If you apply the paste 2 to 3 times a week, you'll notice the hair falling out after a few weeks.
- Whip up an egg white mask and peel it off to remove facial hair. Whisk 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) of granulated sugar and 1/2 tablespoon (6 g) of cornstarch. Spread the paste over the unwanted facial hair and leave it until it's dried. This should take 15 to 20 minutes. Then peel off the dried mask.[2]
- It's important to let the mask dry since this will remove the hair when you pull the mask off.
- Make a turmeric and chickpea scrub for sensitive skin. For a gentle hair remover, mix equal amounts of chickpea flour with ground turmeric. Then mix in enough water to make a thick paste that you can spread on the unwanted facial hair. Leave it on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.[3]
- Because this is a gentle treatment, you'll need to do it a few times a week for several weeks before you notice the hair falling out.
- Apply an oat paste to gently exfoliate your skin and remove hair. Instead of using a harsh exfoliator to remove facial hair, combine 2 tablespoons (11 g) of oats with 1 ripe banana in a blender. Massage the paste onto the hair and leave it to dry for 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with water.[4]
- Repeat this 2 to 3 times a week for a few weeks until you see results.
- Dab lavender and tea tree oil over unwanted hair to stop hair growth. To slow down the growth of hair on your face, mix together 6 drops of tea tree oil with of lavender essential oil. Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and dab it onto the unwanted hair. Then let your skin dry. Do this once a day for 3 months to begin seeing results.
- Because this method slows down hair growth, try it along with another method to remove hair.
[Edit]Removing the Hair Manually - Shave with a single razor blade for quick hair removal. Splash your face with water and massage sensitive-skin shaving gel or cream on it. Take a single razor blade, such as a facial or eyebrow razor, and gently run it over your skin. Then rinse your face off with water and pat it dry just before you apply a moisturizing lotion.[5]
- Avoid shaving your facial hair if you have acne. Shaving the fine hairs on your face can actually make your skin oilier and more likely to break out.
- Rinse the razor frequently so it doesn't clog.
- Wax the hair for longer lasting hair removal.[6] For hair removal that lasts for 2 to 3 weeks, apply warm wax to the hair on your face. Firmly press a cloth on the wax and then pull it off to remove the unwanted hair.[7]
- To make it easier, purchase prepared wax strips that you simply press on your face.
- If you'd like a gentler treatment that's easier to remove than wax, use a sugar paste instead of wax.
- Use tweezers to pluck just a few facial hairs. If you don't have a lot of hair to remove or you don't want to remove fine facial hairs, pluck individual hairs with a pair of tweezers.
- Use slanted tweezers since they grip the hair better than needle-nosed tweezers.
- Rub a pumice stone to gently buff away facial hair. Shower for 5 to 10 minutes so the hot water softens your skin and opens your pores. Soak a pumice stone in water while you shower. Then rub a facial moisturizer on your skin and rub the stone over your face using small, circular motions. Continue to gently scrub your face for 1 to 2 minutes before rinsing your face with water.[8]
- If you have a double-sided pumice stone, use the softer side to prevent skin irritation.
- Use the pumice stone on your face only once a week so your skin doesn't become red or inflamed.
- Apply a moisturizer that works well with your skin immediately after trying any of these hair removal methods.
- Always practice good hygiene and wash your hands before doing any hair removal method on your face.
- Do a patch test on your skin before removing hair from your face. You'll be able to see if your skin has a reaction before treating your entire face.
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| How to Plan a Themed Birthday Party Posted: 16 Sep 2021 09:00 AM PDT Birthdays are a great way to celebrate life with your friends and family, but don't you wish there was a way to do it with more style? Luckily, theming your party only takes a few extra steps and adds a lot more pizzazz and excitement for your guests. If you've never thrown a themed birthday before, don't worry because we've got you covered! We'll start with some basic considerations for making your party thematic and move on to some basic party-planning advice! [Edit]Choose a theme that matches the person's interests. - Add a personal touch by picking a theme the birthday person loves. If you're not the one throwing a party, talk with the person who's celebrating and ask them about things they like. Find out their favorite movies, TV shows, places, or time periods so you can work a theme around it. Try to find a theme that you can easily manage before the party.[1]
- For example, it might be too hard to plan a full Victorian party with costumes and decor, but a nautical-themed party could be easier.
[Edit]Pick a few colors coordinated your theme. - Coordinate your decor so your theme comes across easier. Once you settle on a theme, try and pick out a few key colors that you want to stand out. When you're getting decor and setting up the party, stick with colors in your palette to make your theme impactful and more memorable.[2]
- For example, for a nautical-themed party, you may choose light blue, tan, and dark blue.
- As another example, if you're having a Halloween party, stick with colors like orange, purple, and black.
[Edit]Find a venue that fits the aesthetic and guestlist. - Give everyone enough space for activities and mingling. While you can usually decorate an apartment for a small get-together, a bigger themed party might take up more space. Consider if the theme you're working with works better in a more intimate space or if you should find somewhere larger. You may even host the party outside if it fits with your theme.[3]
- For example, if you're throwing a sports-themed party, you may choose to host your party outdoors or in a large rec room so people have space to play games.
- As another example, if you're hosting a wine and art party with a couple of friends, you might want to find a place where you don't mind it getting a little messy with all the supplies.
[Edit]Send your guests fun invitations. - Let your guests know the party's theme early so they know what to expect. You can buy pre-made invitations from the store or get crafty and make your own.[4] Make a list of everyone you want to invite so you know how many people to prepare for. Fill out an invitation for every guest that you want at the party and send it at least 3–5 weeks ahead of time so your guests have time to respond and plan around it.[5]
- For example, if you're doing a dinosaur-themed party, you may fold up the invitation into a plastic egg with a toy dinosaur. The invite could say something like, "Are you ready to DIG IN at Anthony's 8th birthday?"
- As another example, for a Vegas-themed party, you could include pictures of dice and casino games with the line, "What happens at Megan's 40th, stays at Megan's 40th."
- If you're doing digital invites, use clip art and pictures that match your theme in the invitation.
- Schedule your party for a weekend so most of your guests are available.
[Edit]Make it a costume party. - Request everyone to wear a themed costume if you want people to dress up. Depending on the theme, you can ask your guests to dress up ahead of time. Include the dress code or costume ideas in the invitations so your guests have time to put something together.[6]
- For example, for a pirate-themed party, you could tell people to wear fake eyepatches, hats, and striped clothing.
- As another example, for a Great Gatsby-themed party, you may ask men to dress in suits and women to wear 20s flapper dresses.
- Let your guests know it's okay if they're not able to get a costume together in time.
[Edit]Put out decor for your motif. - Spruce up the walls and tables so your guests are immersed in the theme. Balloons and streamers are really common at birthday parties, but your theme gives you a chance to try something new. Look up imagery associated with your theme and write down a few ideas for decorations you could include. For easy decor, cutting shapes out of paper and taping them to the walls is great, but you can always run to the party store and pick up supplies you don't have.[7]
- For example, for a nautical-themed party, you may include paper cutouts of anchors, sailboats, lighthouses, seagulls, and treasure chests.
- As another example, a party based on the dinosaurs could have small plastic toys, fake bones and fossils, pictures of your favorite ancient animals, and toy shovels.
- Think about things that your guests can wear during the party. For example, for a pirate-themed party, you could include captain hats, fake hook hands, or fake beards.
- Food and drinks that match your theme tie your whole party together. Look up your theme on idea boards like Pinterest to see what types of food you can include on your menu. Try to stick with some easy finger food so your guests can munch on them throughout the night. Give a few different options to ensure that everyone is able to happily enjoy something while they're at the party.[8]
- For example, if you want to have a British-themed party, you may offer scones, tea, sausages, lemon cakes, and fruit trifle.
- As another example, put out some gummy worms, dipped pretzel sticks that look like fingers, and green punch for a witch-themed party.
- Remember to get plates, silverware, and napkins that match your theme as well.
[Edit]Decorate a cake. - Customize the cake with some fun and thematic toppers or decorations. Ask the person celebrating what their favorite cake is so you can buy or make it for them. Use icing or fondant to add touches of your theme to the design. Then, look at a party decoration store to see if they have any fun decorations that match your theme to stick into the cake.[9]
- For example, for a Disney-themed party, find a cake topper of their favorite Disney character to put on top of the cake.
- As another example, a nature-themed cake could have green frosting, ice cream cone trees, and a small animal topper.
- Don't forget about the candles! Use a number of candles equal to the person's age, or get the candles that are already shaped like numbers to save space.
[Edit]Plan some related games and activities. - Games and activities spice up your party and keep your guests involved with the theme. Brainstorm a few activities that are associated with the theme of your party and can easily be done at home. Offer a few different types of activities for different age groups so everyone at the party has a chance to have some fun.[10]
- For example, if you're having a Harry Potter-themed party, you could make slime for "potions" class, play a game of quidditch, or have a scavenger hunt for a golden snitch.
- As another example, for a luau-style party, you could make leis, have a hula hoop competition, and limbo.
[Edit]Hand out fun party favors. - Give your party-goers something to remind them of the fun they just had. Look for a few cheap items that match the theme of your party at the dollar store and get enough for every guest. When your guests leave the party, give them a bag of party favors to take home with them.[11]
- For example, if you threw an art-themed party, you may give colored pencils, erasers, a sketchbook, and a customized drawing.
- As another example, if you had a carnival-themed party, you could hand out home versions of carnival games, plush circus animals, and snacks, like popcorn and candy peanuts.
- Take a lot of pictures of your party so it's a day that you never forget!
- Give your attention to the person celebrating their birthday if it's not you. Make their day special and memorable.
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| How to Wash Hunting Clothes with Baking Soda Posted: 16 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT When you're hunting, it's really important to mask your scent so the animals don't smell you and get scared away. Even after wearing hunting clothes a few times, odors could get trapped in the fabric and blow your cover. Standard laundry detergent also has strong odors that give you away, but luckily, you can use baking soda to make your clothes scent-free.[1] You're probably wondering how to clean your clothes, so keep reading to find the answers to all of your most common questions! [Edit]Should I prep my washing machine before putting in hunting clothes? - Clean your washer to get rid of detergent odors. Your washing machine might have leftover detergent from previous loads and you don't want it to get on your hunting clothes. Run a hot water cycle with some commercial cleaning tablets made specifically for your washing machine to clear out any of the detergent that's stuck inside. When the cycle ends, keep the machine's door open to let it air-dry for around 30 minutes.[2]
- Avoid washing your hunting clothes with your everyday laundry because odors could transfer.
[Edit]How much baking soda do I use to wash hunting clothes? - Sprinkle ½ cup (115 g) of baking soda in with your laundry load. Set your washing machine to a cold water cycle and put all of your hunting clothes inside. Put your baking soda directly in the main compartment with your clothes before running the load.[3]
- If you still notice odors on your clothes, try using 1 cup (230 g) of baking soda instead.
[Edit]What laundry detergent should I avoid when washing hunting clothes? - Steer clear of detergent with perfumes and UV brighteners. Since most animals have strong senses of smell, they'll be able to detect fragranced detergents really easily. Some animals can also see ultraviolet (UV) light, and UV brighteners can brighten your clothes to make you stand out in the woods. Read through the detergent labels before using them to ensure they don't have any of these additives.[4]
- Stick with unscented, hypoallergenic detergent if you want to use any. Even though baking soda will clean your hunting clothes, you can add detergent for a deeper clean if you want. Check the packaging to make sure it has words like "eco-friendly" or "natural" and that the detergent doesn't have odors.[5]
- You can buy odor-neutralizing detergent specifically made for hunting clothes online or from sporting goods stores.
- You can use baking soda and any type of detergent in the same load for additional odor protection.
[Edit]How do I dry my hunting clothes? - Hang them outside to air-dry if you can. Find a clothesline or tree branch to drape your hunting clothes over so they can dry in the sun. Since you're keeping the clothes outdoors, they'll only be exposed to natural odors that aren't as noticeable to wild animals. Leave your clothes hanging up until they're completely dry before putting them away.[6]
- Wear gloves when you handle your freshly-washed clothes so you don't contaminate them with other odors.
- Use your dryer if you can't put your clothes outside. Set your dryer to a normal drying cycle and add your hunting clothes. Let the cycle run completely before checking if your clothes are dry. If they still feel a bit damp, put your clothes back in the machine until they're completely dry.[7]
- If you want to use dryer sheets, make sure they're odor-free before putting them in with your clothes.
- You may also want to use a dryer if you live in a city next to smelly areas, such as gas stations or restaurants.
- If there's odor inside of your dryer, clean out your lint trap and wipe the drum down with a clean cloth and white vinegar. Leave your dryer open to dry until you can't smell the vinegar anymore.[8]
[Edit]How do I store hunting clothes after washing them? - Keep your clothes in an airtight bag or container. Get a tote bin or large resealable bag dedicated to just storing your hunting gear. Place your clothes in the container and seal it tightly so no air can get inside. Keep your hunting clothes in the container until you're ready to wear them so they don't absorb any outside odors.[9]
[Edit]How do I keep the smell out of hunting clothes? - Place a box of baking soda in the container with your clothes. Crack open a box of baking soda and place it in the bottom of your bin or bag. Place your clothes around the box so it doesn't spill or tip over. Keep the box of baking soda in the container for 2–3 weeks to help absorb any moisture or odors that might still be on your clothing.[10]
- If you don't want to keep a full box of baking soda in the container, dump half of the box into a sock and tie it shut. Place the sock next to your clothes instead.
- Shower with odor-neutralizing shampoo and soap before getting dressed. Purchase odor-free shampoo and body wash online or at your local hunting supply store. Hop in the shower and thoroughly scrub your body to get rid of any body odor that could frighten the wild animals you're hunting.[11]
- Don't forget to brush your teeth and put on scent-free deodorant to cover up other sources of body odor.
- Wait until you're at the hunting site to put your clothes on. Put your hunting gear in your vehicle or outside so you don't have to track it through the house. Keep your clothes inside of the container and only take them out when you're outside and in the area where you're hunting. That way, you avoid contaminating your clothes with odors from your vehicle, your home, or anywhere you stop beforehand.[12]
- It's okay to wear undergarments or normal clothing in the meantime. Just be sure to change them once you get to the hunting site.
[Edit]How often should I wash hunting clothes? - Wash your first layer of clothes after each hunt. Even if you can't smell any odors on your undergarments or base layer of clothing, wild animals might be more sensitive to the scent. Make sure you keep the hunting clothes you've already worn separate from clean garments so they don't transfer odor.[13]
- Clean your outerwear around once a month. Your jackets, vests, and outer layer of pants are less likely to get smelly since they don't make contact with your skin. While you don't have to wash them each time you wear them, get in the habit of doing it whenever they're visibly dirty or at the end of the month.[14]
- Always wash your clothes if you got blood on them during your hunting trip since animals will be able to smell it.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using fabric softeners since they can add strong fragrances to your hunting gear.[15]
- Make sure your clothes are completely dry before storing them so they don't grow any mold or mildew.[16]
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