Beer
Thanks to being rich in vitamins, beer can be used as a spot treatment on a pimple, according to Dr. Howard Sobel, founder of Sobel Skin. "It's best to apply only to the affected area." You can also use beer for a quick hair rinse as it helps to close hair cuticles, increase shine and tame frizz. "For color-treated hair, stick to doing this once a week to avoid additional dryness. As a bonus, adding vodka to the hair rinse can help with dandruff."
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Champagne
"I personally like to use leftover champagne as a toner," says celebrity facialist and dermatological nurse Natalie Aguilar. "Just soak a cotton pad and wipe over your face after cleansing. It feels cooling, refreshing and surprisingly not sticky or stinky. You don't even have to rinse it off. Follow with a moisturizer."
Sobel also likes the idea of using champagne as a toner. "The bubbling effect of champagne can help skin become firmer and give you a natural glow. Women in France have been using this 'secret' for years." He also suggests pouring some bubbly into your warm bath for an exfoliation boost.
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Vodka
According to Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, CEO and founder of Epionce, vodka has been reported, at doses of 1.5 to 3 ounces daily, to reduce emotional stress, increase hair growth and improve skin health. "This would be expected since stress increases chronic destructive inflammation, which higher doses of alcoholic drinks also enhance in a bad way."
If a small shot isn't your style, Richards suggests adding a bit of vodka to your next DIY face mask. Just be sure to dilute it with water.
"Vodka is great for unclogging pores and brightening the skin," says Richards. "Mix one tablespoon of vodka with one tablespoon of rose water. You can also add in a few drops of lemon and mix. Apply to the face with a cotton pad and allow to dry. Wash off with water after about 5 to 10 minutes. I wouldn't recommend using this more than one to two times per week as it can be drying. Make sure to use your favorite moisturizer after."
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