eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
(56)
(26)
(18)Top 50
If you look at the ingredients in store bought lip balm, the first item is petrolatum. Petroleum Jelly's only ingredient is petrolatum. What is the result when you mix petroleum jelly with...
Anyone who has ever had a cold sore will tell you that it can be miserable. The tingling is just the beginning of what can become a huge red puffed blister on your lip. The bigger it gets the more...
Everybody has that jar of Vaseline or petroleum jelly sitting in their medicine cabinet. Sure you use it when your lips are chapped, but there are so many other uses around the house and for yourself.
Is it possible to have soft, moisturized legs without the use of expensive lotions? The answer is yes! If you struggle with dry, itchy legs, you probably have used every type of lotion to solve...
When you are dying your gray hair, do you ever think about dying the gray hair down there? There is a great product that allows you to dye your private area hair with all different colors that...
For the perfect kiss, all girls want soft, kissable lips. This guide will help you to get (and keep!) that perfect pout.
Are your hands extremely dry? Do they get so bad in the winter that they crack and bleed? Do they hurt? Are they rough to the touch? If you've answered yes to any of the above questions, try...
Burning candles seems like an easy way to add a pleasant fragrance to a room and it can be relaxing to watch the flame flicker in dim light, but that flickering candle may not be so beneficial...
If we have children, we have gum and we have silly putty. Even if we don't allow it, tacky substances, putty or gum somehow gravitate towards our children's hair. The worse the wad of sticky...
Petroleum jelly has a number of uses that are rather creative and unique with the following list being the most interesting ones.
You don't have to spend so much on getting smooth, soft, moisturized feet! Why spend $60 in the spa trying to get rid of that dryness when you can do it in the comfort of your own home in 2 easy...
Mentho-eucalyptus rubs like Mentholatum or Vicks VapoRub can be effective decongestants, but they can be expensive. Commercial products are also made from petroleum products, which some users...
Here we are at the end of Dry Hand Season. Your hands are rough. Cracked. Sand paper has nothing on you. Well here's an inexpensive treatment that will get your hands back to the soft, silky,...
If you use lip balm often, you know how expensive it can be and many of them don’t really help to soothe your lips. This is a great lip balm for dry, chapped lips. It works really well to soothe...
What a smelly mess. This should help substantially.
Cold winter weather can take a toll on skin, especially areas that are exposed to the weather. Winter air is dry, and to add insult to injury, our skin cells lose water to the surrounding air. ...
Forcing a stuck zipper can ruin a garment or piece of equipment. From jeans to jackets, backpacks to ball bags, purses to pencil cases ... even your favorite tent-- if you know how to...
Making lip gloss can be a craft that you enjoy by yourself or you can include younger nieces and sisters into the experience. Follow these easy steps to make the yummiest lip gloss you've ever put...
Yes, once again the American election cycle is nearing its close. I have repeatedly fallen victim to yard sign thieves, and I decided to do something about it. Now you can too!
Winter time is one of the harshest seasons for one’s skin; especially the face. Like many of you, my skin is driest during the winter months. After winterizing our grass months ago, I thought it...
Perfume smells so good at first but I find that as the day goes by it just doesn't last. I even have an expensive designer perfume that doesn't last past a few hours. I tried even spraying it on...
A "life mask" is a plaster cast of a face, used as a model for making a painting or sculpture. Making one is great entertainment for the kids and easier than you think.
Whether you jog to get in shape or just for the joy of it, choosing a correctly fitting shoe can make all the difference. The right shoe can give you not only comfort but can help relieve knee and...
Keeping the skin of your hands and feet soft and supple can be a chore. Try this simple technique once a week just before bedtime, and keep your skin in great shape.
During the cold and blistery months, keeping skin looking and feeling good can be a real trick. Between the drying effects of central heating, and cold, drying wind chapped cheeks and cracked lips...
You’ve been enjoying the sun, out and about on trails or just enjoying the afternoon in your yard when you suddenly discover a tick on your child, family pet or yourself! What’s the best way to...
For baby soft skin, try this amazing lotion recipe!
If your not overwhelmed enough with a new born, you need to care for a freshly circumcised **** on your baby boy.
Adding Lip Gloss is a quick and simple way to look sexy or add a bit of style to your look. Myself, I am not a make-up person, but when I need to dress up my look, I always add shine and sometime...
As the weather cools and the air is dryer you may find yourself with painful dry, cracked hands even if you apply hand creams often. One of the best ways that I have found to heal and soften dry,...
Cats just love preening themselves. If they swallow some hair on the way to looking beautiful, so be it. However, balls of hair can accumulate in the cat's stomach. That's when your feline will...
Have you ever had your feet get rough and tough? Wouldn't you like to have them nice and smooth? Read my article to find out how.
Many diabetics struggle with dry skin, especially on their feet. Often times, they lose feeling in their lower extremities. By using a few common household ingredients, you can create your own...
If you have tried everything to relieve dry, cracked, callous feet; read on for an inexpensive home care solution.
Left behind make up can clog your pores! Learn how you can remove your make up completely, at a fraction of the cost of store bought make up removers.
So... we're not all blessed with movie star lips. So what? You can still have great ones!
If you have a freezer it is important to maintain it regularly to ensure long life, and protect the food inside. Here are some simple ways to get the most out of your freezer or your...
During the winter months your skin needs a little TLC, with the harshness of the cold outside then the brutal heat on the inside. Here are a few tips to leave your skin feeling new and fresh.
This is an old recipe easy enough for even the youngest novice to make and it doesn't take much time! I am sure there are many variations that can be created using your imagination and creativity....
Petroleum engineering requires the application of several engineering and scientific disciplines. Engineers in this field are paid generously, and there are always jobs available. Follow these...
Rough, scaly feet are often the result of poorly cared-for feet. Going barefoot in the summer, cold, dry winters and neglect are all causes of dry, chapped feet. Rejuvenate the skin on your feet...
Being out in cold, windy weather isn't good for any exposed skin. Hands, especially, can become extremely dry and chapped. If left untreated, dry hands can even crack and bleed. It's best to put...
Many tips given here are secrets known by many models that they use all the time. The things needed are relatively cheap.
Look closely at the LCD screens on your electronic devices. You will notice that only a layer of plastic separates your fingers or stylus from the screen's inner components. This plastic coating...
Lip balm is a necessary, but sometimes expensive cosmetic product. If making your own homemade lip balm is an activity that you have always wanted to try, then keep reading. With just a few...
The fuel business like any others is based on supply and demand, so choosing what day to fill your tank actually makes a difference. In addition, there are a couple of tricks that will give you...
One of the many challenges a parent can face is that of keeping shampoo out of their child's eyes. There are shampoos specifically formulated for this, no more tears is a well known slogan. ...
Head lice is an unpleasant problem in any kind of hair, but to have head lice with dreadlocks takes the misery to a whole new level. The chemical treatments simply are not as effective....
Are you going camping soon or do you live in a wooded area? If you answered "yes" then it is important for you to know that ticks are known to occupy such areas. Ticks can be a problem...
Disposable razors and razor blade refills can cost you a pretty penny! Here's a cheap and easy way to get them to last you a little longer and get more for your (hard-earned) money!!
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
