1. Sugar scrub - Buy some inexpensive brown sugar (ideally fine sugar, and as natural as possible) and use as a mild scrub on face and body. Do this in the shower to help the sugar melt faster after scrubbing, and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes (after melted) before rinsing off. Helps to polish the skin by remove dead skin, and to bring back a glow to the skin. Do this once or twice a week.
2. Yogurt mask - I still swear by this mask to bring extra glow and moisture to dry/ dull skin. Particularly effective on sun-exposed skin, this natural remedy is very common in Indian culture. Just use about one teaspoon of unsweetened plain yogurt and apply to entire face like a mask. Wait until it dries (about 10 minutes) before rinsing off. In Hong Kong, I prefer to use Natural Valley brand instead of Dairy Farm.
3. Kohl powder as eyeliner - in Arabic culture Kohl powder is often used as eye liner and to improve vision. I got a bottle from Morocco and fell in love with it. The ultra black shade really defines the eyes, while the powder texture gives it a soft effect. It's lovely. If you are worried about potential lead content in Kohl powder, you could try Guerlain's Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl Liner. Comes in a beautiful moorish bottle, and the effect is supposed to be similar to authentic Kohl. I haven't tried it yet but will check it out myself soon.
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