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Surprising Beauty Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide

By Irrm Majid

Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent used to kill bacteria that can cause infections on the wounds. It is also effectively used to treat throat infections. However, do you know that you can use it for beauty purposes as well? Yes, you read it right!

This essential item is a must have in each household. Every girl must have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in her vanity kit to solve many beauty issues. There are many beauty uses of hydrogen peroxide that you must know. In this article, we have listed some of the best beauty uses of hydrogen peroxide.

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You can efficiently use hydrogen peroxide to treat and prevent acne. It cleanses your skin and makes it fair. If you want sparkling white teeth, do use hydrogen peroxide. It kills the bacteria that feed on your skin and cause bad odour, therefore, it can also be used as a deodorant.

You can also clean your makeup brushes and make your nails bright with the use of hydrogen peroxide. Also, there are similar uses of hydrogen peroxide for beauty. Read on the article to find out more about the surprising beauty uses of hydrogen peroxide.

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For Fair And Soft Feet

For Fair And Soft Feet

Soaking your feet in water containing hydrogen peroxide can remove sun tan and make your feet soft. It has a bleaching effect on your skin and also removes dead skin cells. This makes your feet soft, fresh smelling and fair.

Prevents Body Odour

Prevents Body Odour

This is a safe way to keep yourself smelling fresh naturally without the use of a deodorant. Hydrogen peroxide kills the bacteria that cause bad odour in your sweat. Dilute hydrogen peroxide with some water and add it in a spray bottle. Spray it under your arms and use it instead of a deodorant.

Get White Sparkling Teeth

Get White Sparkling Teeth

Dilute 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water. Rinse your mouth with this solution for 30 to 60 seconds. It effectively kills the germs present in the mouth and prevents bad breath. Apart from that, teeth get that extra shine and can look bright.

Heals And Prevents Acne

Heals And Prevents Acne

Soak a clean cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide and then dab it on the acne-prone area. It treats skin infections and acne. You can also wipe your skin with it to prevent pimple breakout.

Brightens Nails

Brightens Nails

Hydrogen peroxide is also helpful in brightening your yellow nails and also removes the dark stains on your nails. Rub a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide over your nails. You can also soak your nails directly in the solution containing hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes.

Clean Makeup Brushes And Tooth Brush

Clean Makeup Brushes And Tooth Brush

Soak your makeup brushes in a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes. Rinse and dry to get clean and germ-free makeup brushes. You can also clean your tooth brush in the same manner.

Make Tooth Paste

Make Tooth Paste

You can make your own toothpaste using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to form a paste. Use this paste to brush your teeth and notice the difference.

Story first published: Saturday, November 28, 2015, 10:50 [IST]
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