Would you ever guess that aspirin can be used not only to relieve the pain? This drug that can be bought without a prescription at any pharmacy has some amazing properties, which many people are unaware of.
We have compiled 10 ways to use aspirin, which can be useful to everyone.
1. Aspirin helps to fight acne
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, aspirin reduces pimples and soothes the skin. It is necessary to crush 2-3 tablets (it is important that they should be uncoated) and mix them with lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the pimples, leave for about a minute, then rinse. This paste cannot be used before sun exposure.
2. Aspirin relieves itchy insect bites
Aspirin also helps to reduce the swelling and itching resulting from mosquito bites. Moisten a pill with water to get a paste, apply it on the bite and hold for a few minutes.
3. RAspirin reduces the pores on the face
Aspirin normalizes the secretion of sebaceous glands, thereby reducing pore size, making the skin radiant and smooth. This is a mask that takes no more than five minutes to prepare:
- 7 non-coated tablets of aspirin
- 3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey.
Apply the mask on the clean face, leave for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with water.
4. It eliminates dandruff
Dandruff not only looks bad, it also brings inconveniences such as itching. To get rid of it, you need to crush two aspirin tablets and mix them with the amount of shampoo you need to wash your hair.
5. Aspirin acts as an exfoliant
Aspirin copes with the removal of dead epidermis cells. To prepare an exfoliant, just mix a few tablets of aspirin with water. Apply the mixture on the skin, leave for a few minutes, then massage and rinse with water. If you have sensitive skin, use such exfoliant with caution, it can cause irritation.
6. It helps to cope with foot blisters
These tablets can make your feet softer, because the acid perfectly removes callous skin. Grind seven tablets; mix with a tablespoon of lemon juice to a paste. Apply the mixture on your feet; wrap them in something warm for 10 minutes. Then go over the problem areas with a pumice stone.
7. Aspirin repairs damaged hair
Even hair can benefit from aspirin. It becomes smooth and shiny, maintains color after dyeing. Dissolve a blister of aspirin in a cup of warm water. Apply this mask to your hair after shampooing. Leave for 15 minutes, then rinse.
8. Aspirin removes sweat stains from clothes
Aspirin is able to prolong the life of clothes that you considered spoiled with sweat stains. Mix the aspirin with warm water, apply to the stains and leave overnight. Then wash the clothes as usual and enjoy the result.
9. Aspirin dissolves soap stains in the bathroom
For those who are tired of rubbing soap stains, there is one great way: grind five aspirin tablets and add a portion of a cleaning agent. Apply the mixture on the surface, leave for half an hour, after which you can easily remove it with a sponge.
10. This Drug prolongs the life of cut flowers
A bouquet in a vase will stay longer, if you add a tablet of aspirin to the water. This is due to the fact that the drug alters water pH and slows down the multiplication of bacteria. This trick works particularly well with roses.
We recommend that you consult a physician or dermatologist before you apply these tips.
