FEELING a little less than perfect right now?
From cracked hands to frizzy hair, the colder weather can pose a range of challenges.
But if you don’t want to spend more on toiletries, I know plenty of ways to tackle these snags at home.
These cheap-and-cheerful kitchen cupboard hacks will give you back your glow in no time . . .
Chapped lips: Rehydrate sore, dry lips on the cheap, by rubbing a slice of cucumber over them for ten minutes.
If you have green tea bags, chill one in the fridge then use it in the same way for five minutes.
You’ll save on Vaseline, 95p at Superdrug. For flaky lips, whip up an at-home exfoliator by mixing some honey with sugar.
SAVE: 95p on Vaseline
Red nose: Got a cold? After blowing your nose, dampen a tissue and wipe along your nostrils to prevent them drying out.
An at-home sauna is a nice option but Argos’s Visiq Facial Sauna costs £19.99. Instead, fill a large bowl with boiling water, put a towel over your head and place your face 5in to 10in away from the steam.
SAVE: £19.99 on a facial sauna
Winter frizz: We’ve all been there. Cold, damp weather can leave our hair looking frazzled.
But a weekly mask can really reduce static.
I love products such as Garnier’s £6.99 Ultimate Blends mask.
But you don’t need to splash out. Instead, purée a banana with olive oil or honey, then work it into your hair and cover with a plastic shower cap.
Boots sells a three-pack for £1.75.
Leave the oil mix in for 20 minutes to get sleek, shiny results.
SAVE: £5.24 on a hair mask
Cracking skin: Even Boots’ cheapest hand cream is £1, but milk has anti-inflammatory properties, so try soaking a flannel in it and applying it to your hands.
Just be careful with sensitive skin, as the lactic acid might sting.
Cream or butter should also work.
SAVE: £1 on hand cream
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Deal of the day
I’M sure this Baby Chicco toy pushchair would go down a treat this Christmas.
It’s £25, down from £50 in the toy sale at Morrisons.
SAVE: £25
Cheap treat
TUCK into a twin-pack of Maryland cookies for £1.25 at Asda, down from £2.
SAVE: 75p
Don’t miss this…
HUNGRY for a winter warmer?
KFC has come up with a step-by-step recipe to make a Chicken Fry Pie at home . . . using other KFC grub.
You need Original Recipe Mini Fillets, sweetcorn, fries and KFC gravy, plus cheese from your fridge.
Find out the rest on KFC’s Facebook page or watch the video on YouTube.
Top swap
I LIKE this task lamp from John Lewis but it’s a whopping £60.
That’s why I decided to buy this similar-style lamp from habitat.co.uk – it’s on sale for just £15.
SAVE: £45
Shop and save
A LITRE carton of Alpro Almond Chilled Drink is on offer for £1, down from £1.85 at Sainsbury’s.
SAVE: 85p
Giselle’s little helper
THE Co-op has pledged to donate £80,000 from sales of its charity Christmas sandwiches and Christmas cards to the charities MIND and the Scottish Association for Mental Health.
You can find the Co-op’s range of festive sandwiches in stores now – and it has even launched a festive vegan meal deal too.
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CLEANING products firm Vileda has ten per cent off its indoor airer range online, from today until November 15 at vileda.co.uk/.
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