Investing in care is always good, that’s true.
We cannot deny, however, that most of the miracle products on the market tend to compromise the budget.
If you’re tired of spending a lot of money on makeup removers, moisturizers, skin cleansers and deodorants, we have good news: you can enjoy all of this without spending a lot.
As? Opting for multipurpose and cheaper products.
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Do you think it’s impossible? Well, we’ve proven to you that it isn’t. Below, we will present a list of cheap hygiene and beauty products, powerful and with multiple functionalities. Just look:
1. Bepantriz
Dexpanthenol-based ointments have been very successful for facilitating skin regeneration – that is, helping with healing – and promoting high hydration (3 homemade cream recipes to pamper your feet and hands).
This popularity caused the prices of some better-known products to skyrocket, which made them less accessible to the general public.
Contrary to the increase, we have Bepantriz ointment. It can be applied to the lips (say goodbye to cracks), helps remove cuticles and hydrate them, relieves post-waxing irritation and can even reduce dark circles and lighten the skin (Effective products and treatments to lighten skin).
Furthermore, it can be applied to newly made tattoos and works to reduce diaper rash and cracked skin.
The best of everything? It costs around R$10.00.
2. Shampoo Johnson’s
You already know that Johnson’s Shampoo doesn’t burn when it comes into contact with your eyes, right? What you don’t know is that it is exceptional for washing brushes, removes makeup perfectly and even cleans the skin (8 surprising reasons why you should remove makeup before bed).
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The price? Around R$8.00.
3. Hipoglós Ointment
The smell of Hipoglós is a little strong, but it has so many uses that we even forgive this detail.
In addition to preventing diaper rash, it can be used to alleviate dark circles (just put a layer under your eyes before going to sleep), reduce chapped lips, lighten skin blemishes, stimulate healing, hydrate cuticles, reduce pimples and even act as a deodorant. (yes: by applying a layer to your armpits, you will prevent excessive sweating).
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Is it worth investing or not? Prices vary between R$15.00 and R$20.00.
4. Milk of Magnesia
Milk of magnesia is widely used as an antacid, but it is not just for that. It has laxative properties – that is, it helps with constipation –, can be used to reduce skin oiliness (it even alleviates acne) and also works as a deodorant (Tips to avoid the famous pizza under your arms).
Yes, that’s right: milk of magnesia neutralizes sweat, masking unpleasant odors. Give up parabens, which are so harmful, and invest in a natural deodorant.
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A package of Milk of Magnesia costs around R$5.00.
5. Vaseline
Vaseline is an incredible thing: it helps to eliminate chapped lips, helps remove false eyelashes, makes a fantastic homemade exfoliant (just mix it with sugar and rub it on your face to see the difference!), moisturizes feet mistreated, reduces the stinging of burns and improves the appearance of cuticles.
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Did you find it too little? There’s more: Vaseline can also be applied to the ends of your hair, reducing dryness.
The price is around R$14.00.
