The next time you want to try a new beauty product, you might want to start by browsing your kitchen cabinets instead of heading to the drugstore. Many common foods and oils can double as creams, scrubs, and skin treatments! Here are a few beneficial beauty products that you likely already own.

1. Tea bags. Instead of investing in a pricey eye cream to get rid of those dark circles after a night out, use some tea bags instead. Soak two green tea bags in warm water and lay them on your eyelids. The caffeine will shrink the appearance of blood vessels, while the antioxidants reduce inflammation.
2. Oatmeal. Make your own face treatment by using your favorite breakfast oats. Place a handful of whole oats inside of a washcloth and secure it closed with a rubber band. Soak the whole thing in a sink of warm water until the water turns cloudy, and then splash it onto your face. This will create a protective barrier on the skin that seals in moisture and provides anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Oranges. Use oranges to get rid of pesky dry patches on the skin. Squeeze half of an orange into a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Rub the other half of the orange on dry knees or elbows to loosen the dead cells, and then rub on your homemade scrub to slough them away.

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If you haven’t updated your ‘do in a long time, make an appointment at cutLoose in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. Here, expert stylists get to know your hair and your preferences before picking up the scissors. They specialize in innovative styles and have the training and technique to do your ‘do right. You’ll walk out with a style that works for your hair type, face shape, and lifestyle, rather than an unflattering or sad attempt you might get elsewhere.

Despite the salon's excellent reputation and loyal client base, it’s easy to get a quick appointment here. Prices are steep, but you get what you pay for; most clients return time and again for years.

cutLoose
1711 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 520-7401
http://www.cutloosetx.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cutloose-houston

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You keep up with your baby’s development with regular doctor visits throughout your pregnancy, but you want to stay informed in between visits, too. Innovative pregnancy apps help to provide a bit of extra peace of mind for expectant mothers, and they enable you to follow along with the incredible ways in which your baby is growing. Here are some of the best pregnancy apps for your mobile device.

Pregnancy & Baby
This app, developed by the creators of the popular "What to Expect When You’re Expecting" pregnancy brand, offers access to a wealth of parenting news and tips for keeping your baby healthy. A daily tracker shows a countdown to your due date and uses everyday objects to illustrate the size of your baby, and it also personalizes information based on your pregnancy progress.

My Pregnancy Today
View your baby’s growth and development in real time with the My Pregnancy Today app. Accurate, realistic illustrations detail what your baby looks like and help you to better understand your pregnancy, while an interactive checklist provides helpful tips for health and nutrition. There’s also a home screen widget that enables you to visualize your baby’s growth by comparing it to common objects, like a pumpkin or a poppy seed.

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