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10 stellar beauty products you already have in your pantry
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Get ready for the best free spa night of your life. - photo by Lindsey Miller
Lindsey Miller
FamilyShare
Published: Dec 9, 2017, 3:59 AM
Save yourself a trip to the store, because you already have some awesome beauty products right in your pantry.

Theres nothing worse than reaching for your toothpaste and realizing youre not getting any more out of that tube. And what about when your hair feels extremely dry, but the product your stylist suggested is way out of your budget?

When money is tight and schedules are busy, the last thing you want to do is run to the store for beauty products. But we have good news for you you probably already have a plethora of amazing products in your home.

Here are 10 products you already have that will totally double as beauty products:

1. Apple cider vinegar

How could we make a list like this without including apple cider vinegar? The stuff is magical. Drink two tablespoons per day for weight loss, dab it on your pimples to reduce redness and swelling or use it right after you shampoo to detangle and boost shine. The opportunities are endless and if you dont already have it, you definitely need it.

2. Baking soda

Baking soda is awesome for baking, cleaning and all things beauty. Use it to whiten your teeth, mix it with your shampoo for an extra cleanse or use it to soften calluses. The multi-purpose product will work wonders (and its super inexpensive).

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is amazing. Its a lovely hair mask, promotes hair growth and its an incredible skin moisturizer. Your hair and skin will look, feel and smell amazing.

4. Avocado

Avocado is a dream if youre looking for a killer hair mask, a moisturizing facial or even to soothe a sunburn. Just mash it up and apply.

5. Honey

Honey is great if youre looking for a natural way to treat acne. Putting it on your acne spots will help reduce redness, soften your skill and kill bacteria.

6. Sugar

Sugar is an incredible exfoliator, but sugar scrubs can get pricey at the store. Instead of buying one, just make it yourself. Add sugar, coconut oil and essential oils into a bowl, and mix them together for an awesome sugar scrub.

7. Tea

Putting caffeinated tea bags under your eyes can reduce puffiness and swelling, while soaking your feet in black tea can make odors disappear.

8. Baby powder

Baby powder is the best if youre in a pinch and dont have time to wash your hair. Just sprinkle some powder into your roots, rub it in and youre good to go. No more greasy hair!

9. Ice

Ice is one of the greatest remedies for reducing redness and swelling, especially for acne. If you have a stubborn pimple that just wont go away, wrap an ice cube in a towel and hold it to the problem area. The swelling and redness will go down, and your face will look great.

10. Lemons

Lemons are an amazing way to brighten your skin if youre feeling a little dull. It might sting a second, but rub half of a lemon on your face for a brighter complexion and a more even skin tone.

Let us know your favorite ones in the comments!
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.