Acetylsalicylic acid, more commonly known as aspirin, is a widely used molecule to relieve pain, lower fever, reduce inflammation and thin the blood. But in addition to these medical indications, aspirin also has other properties that make it a much appreciated product for both skin and hair, as well as for cooking. Discover 8 of its unusual uses!
8 unusual uses of aspirin:
1 - Rejuvenate the skin:
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory virtues, aspirin helps to cleanse the skin, combat wrinkles and promote cellular regeneration. In addition, its exfoliating effect helps to cleanse the skin of impurities and dead cells that clutter the pores and dilate them. Thus purified, the skin is smoother and firmer and the complexion is even and luminous.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory virtues, aspirin helps to cleanse the skin, combat wrinkles and promote cellular regeneration. In addition, its exfoliating effect helps to cleanse the skin of impurities and dead cells that clutter the pores and dilate them. Thus purified, the skin is smoother and firmer and the complexion is even and luminous.
Crush 5 aspirin tablets (non-effervescent and uncoated), then add them to 1/4 glass of water and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture on your face, let it act for ten minutes then rinse with warm water and hydrate.
2 - Get Shiny Hair:
In addition to cleansing the scalp and fighting dandruff, aspirin helps to restore shine to the tarnished hair by the chlorinated water of the pool. So restore the shine of your hair and give them volume by rinsing them with the mixture of 4 tablets of aspirin crushed in a bottle of hot water. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes then rinse with clear water.
3 - Relieve insect bites:
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic, aspirin is ideal for relieving the burning sensation and redness caused by an insect bite. All you have to do is crush an aspirin tablet and use the powder obtained to rub the irritated area, for immediate relief.
4 - Drying an acne button:
As explained above, aspirin has exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties that help to fight skin problems, such as acne. To dry out the pimples it may cause, it is advisable to prepare a paste with a crushed aspirin tablet which is mixed with water and applied directly to the button. After allowing it to act for a few minutes, the area is rinsed and washed with soapy water.
5 - Eliminate the calluses:
Wearing shoes that are too narrow, walking or standing for hours tires our feet and hurts the skin, which can result in the appearance of calluses, not very aesthetic and sometimes painful. To treat them and find nice soft feet, aspirin is your ally!
Crush 5 aspirin tablets and mix them with a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the calluses, then wrap your feet in a warm towel, then hold it in place with food film. Let stand for 10 minutes before rubbing the affected part with a pumice stone. Rinse and dry your foot thoroughly.
6 - Extend the life of your flowers:
When one receives a bouquet of flowers, one tries to preserve it to the maximum. However, flowers rarely last more than one or two weeks, to the fullest extent! To prolong their life and keep them pretty and shiny for longer, add an aspirin tablet to their water. The latter reduces leaf loss and acts as a preservative.
7 - Get ride of sweating stains on clothing:
Who among us has not suffered from these horrible yellow spots in the armpits because of sweating? To eliminate them and rediscover the brightness of your clothes, you just need to prepare a paste based on a few crushed aspirin tablets and a little water. Spread the mixture over the stain and let it act for a few hours, then wash your clothes as usual.
8 - Clean greasy utensils:
Nothing spoils the pleasure of preparing delicious dishes more than the fact of having to clean the frying pans and pans of fat, afterwards! To more easily remove grease residues and burn marks from your kitchen utensils, prepare a water-based mixture and a few crushed aspirin tablets, then use to rub them. For more efficiency, replace the water with the lemon juice. Result: clean utensils!