Aspirin is literally our savior when it comes to colds, headaches or hangovers, but these pills have much more to offer than their medicinal properties.
In this article we’re going to show you 9 amazing uses of aspirin – which you’ve probably never heard of.
1. Rejuvenate your skin
Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which works well like a clear-all for skin – mostly because it helps to reduce swelling, redness, and acne by removing oil and dead skin cells that are clogging them.
Just make a mask by crushing up 5 aspirin tablets, mix them with one teaspoon of honey and ¼ cup of water. Leave the paste on your skin for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. You can do this procedure daily, weekly, or monthly to fit your skin’s needs.
2. Your flowers will last longer
I really think that we all know that our plants and fresh cut flowers have a tendency to wilt away and they can start to look sad very quickly. Well, you should know that this is probably because they’re producing ethylene gas as they slowly decay, but if you add a crushed aspirin to the water they’re in, your flowers will last much longer than not.
3. Remove perspiration stains
You should definitely try this easy, but extremely effective trick! It’s very simple – you just have to crush two aspirins and combine the powder in 1/2 cup warm water. Then soak the stained part of the garment in the solution for two to three hours.
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4. Restore hair color
Did you know that swimming in a chlorinated pool can have a noticeable, and often unpleasing, effect on your hair coloring if you have light-colored hair? Well yes, but you shouldn’t be worried, because you can usually return your hair to its former shade by dissolving six to eight aspirins in a glass of warm water. Rub the solution thoroughly into your hair, and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
5. Dry up pimples
Unluckily, even people who are well past adolescence can get the occasional pimple. But, you shouldn’t be worried, because you can dry up the annoying blemishes by crushing one aspirin and moistening it with a bit of water. Put the paste to the pimple, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing off with soap and water. It will reduce the redness and soothe the sting. Repeat the procedure if the pimple persists as needed until it’s gone.
6. Treat hard calluses
You can also use this amazing pill to soften hard calluses on your feet! Here’s what you need to do – you just have to crush five or six aspirins into a powder. Make a paste by adding 1/2 teaspoon each of lemon juice and water. Apply the paste to the affected parts, then wrap your foot in a warm towel and cover it with a plastic bag. After staying off your feet for at least ten minutes, remove the bag and towel, and file down the softened callus with a pumice stone.
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7. Control dandruff
Can I ask you a simple question – do you have problems with dandruff? Well, if your answer is yes, then you’re in the right place, because we’re going to show you how to make the very effective solutions against dandruff! Here’s what you need to do – just crush two aspirins to a fine powder and add it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for at least 2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo.
8. Apply to insect bites and stings
Yes, you can also control the inflammation caused by mosquito bites or bee stings by wetting your skin and rubbing an aspirin over the spot. Of course, if you are allergic to bee stings — and have difficulty breathing, develop abdominal pains, or feel nauseated following a bee sting — get medical attention at once.
9. Clean Grease from Pots and Pans
It’s very easy– just crush a few aspirins, combine them with lemon juice and use this mixture to clean the burnt-on grease from your pots and pans! Well, there you have it – 9 amazing uses of aspirin! We really hop you enjoyed this article and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family.
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