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Reducing age spots on the skin.
It’s true that it won’t smell very nice, but this homemade beauty treatment helps a lot to reduce dark spots and other skin imperfections. This condiment contains vitamin C and sulfur compounds that have a beneficial effect on skin problems, especially acne. As a bonus, it brightens the complexion and gives you a real boost!
How to proceed? Grate half an onion, then squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Rub a little on unwanted places morning and evening. You will notice that the dark spots will fade within a few weeks!
Removing skin calluses
Most often located on the toes and the edge of the feet, calluses and corns represent calluses of dead skin. They are caused by friction and pressure from shoes. It’s quite unsightly, disturbing and sometimes painful. Good news: onion can quickly remove them.
Make a compress by soaking a slice of onion in apple cider vinegar for a few hours. Remove and place the onion on the affected spot, covering it with a bandage. Put on cotton socks to protect the area and let it sit overnight. Repeat every night until the calluses disappear.
Relieve Colds and Earaches
For centuries, onions have been used medicinally to fight bacteria with their anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The oil in raw onions is also antimicrobial. Which means this condiment can also help relieve symptoms of everyday respiratory conditions. It’s even a popular grandmother’s remedy for colds and ear infections.
Got a bad cold? Cut an onion in half and put them on a small plate that you’ll place on your
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