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Salt has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, not only for eating but also for cleaning, disinfecting, killing bacteria, and even with Eastern beliefs, salt can be used to exorcise evil spirits. You may have been applying salt in many ways mentioned above, but have you ever sprinkled salt around the house? This is considered necessary when the rainy season comes – the season when ants rush to find shelter from the water and invade your home. It’s simple, with the inexpensive and easily accessible ingredient of salt, all you need to do is find the ants’ path and sprinkle salt on it. When coming across salt, ants will hesitate, change direction, and no longer enter your house. You can also proactively prevent them by pre-sprinkling salt around the house or at doorsteps so that ants can’t get in. (Image: Internet) If you have a garden where you plant trees, sprinkling salt is also believed to be able to safely and quickly kill weeds. Howe...

Many women use hot water as a method to eliminate impurities when processing meat and bones. However, Truong Chi Cuong, a nutrition expert from Taiwan, says that using hot water is not as good as people think and it even makes impurities and water more easily penetrate into the meat. He also points out some tips that can quickly remove the gamey smell while still preserving the fresh sweet taste of the meat. Experience in making ground meat Ground meat is a familiar ingredient for making dishes like dumpling fillings, sausages… very delicious. The meat is usually coarsely ground. Taiwan chef, Lu Yi Tang, suggests that before grinding the meat, it is best to clean the meat to remove impurities and bacteria that cling to the meat. If buying from the market, ask the seller to wash the meat before, or if making at home, wash it with ozone water, RO filtered water before grinding. In addition, Chef Lu also advises women to choose meat with a fat ratio of 7:3. Meanwhile, Truong Chi...

Get started Sit on the chair and place your hands on your knees. Then, lean back, tighten your abs, and keep your back straight. Next, you can slowly return to the starting position. Repeat this movement 10-12 times. Bring knees to the chest and straighten the legs Sit leaning against the back of the chair, lift both legs up. Hold onto the chair tightly to keep your body from tilting. Then, bring your knees to your chest, hold for 3 seconds. Straighten your legs forward and hold for 3 seconds. Return to the starting position while pulling your legs towards your chest. Repeat this movement 10 times. Side oblique crunches Start in the same position as the warm-up exercise. Then, extend your arms behind your head and place your forearms parallel to the ground. Slowly rotate your torso to the right, keeping your legs and hips straight. Keep this position for 3 seconds and then rotate to the left. Repeat this movement 10 times on each side. Bring knees to the chest Sit on the chair...

Changing face wash During the winter, it is recommended to use non-foaming or cream format face wash to cleanse the skin adequately without drying it out. You should opt for face washes that are made from natural ingredients, as they not only cleanse gently but also improve radiance and balance pH levels. Avoid using face washes containing acne-fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, as they can cause dryness. Moisturizer Using a gentle moisturizer can help combat dryness, prevent excess oil production, and improve acne-prone skin. Opt for “non-comedogenic” moisturizers that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides. Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing for better moisturization. Don’t forget sunscreen Using sunscreen not only helps prevent sunburn but also protects the skin from premature aging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and dark spots. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Reapply sunscr...

The festive atmosphere, cool weather, and gatherings… are the things that women look forward to at the end of the year. In addition to the usual blue and red tones, the end-of-year 2023 makeup trend is an endless experiment with Christmas-themed colors ranging from white and gold to pink. White color A glossy foundation is the main style in makeup throughout 2023, creating a “second skin” effect. To have a radiant foundation, exfoliating and moisturizing are essential steps. You can try combining foundation with a hydrating serum to nourish your skin even while wearing makeup. Then use powder to prevent the foundation from smudging on clothes or masks due to high humidity. If you have dry skin, mix them in a 1:1 ratio, and use 1/3 of the serum when you have combination or oily skin. Highlighter If you go out at night, highlighting powder will maximize its effect. Even with a simplified makeup using pure white or a little gold and bubblegum pink on the highlight, ...

Dark lips are a condition where the lips have a darker color than usual. The causes of dark lips can be due to several factors such as exposure to sunlight, dehydration, bad habits like smoking, using low-quality lipsticks, biting the lips,… or genetic factors. We will provide some tips to treat dark lips using natural ingredients such as lemon, honey, tomato,… 1 Treat dark lips with fresh lemon is a natural ingredient that contains a lot of Vitamin C, citric acid, and other. These substances have the effect of. exfoliating dead skin cells, brightening the skin, reducing dark spots, and making the lips pinkier. Preparation 1 fresh lemon 1 soft cotton cloth Procedure Step 1: Extract the juice from the lemon. Step 2: Apply the lemon juice to the lips, and gently massage for 3 minutes. Step 3: Leave it on for 10 minutes to let the nutrients absorb into the lips. Step 4: Rinse the lips with warm water. You should perform this method 2-3 times a week for the b...

Preparation 55 minutes Cooking 60 minutes Serves 3 – 4 people Apple pie is no stranger to dessert lovers. But have you ever tried making invisible apple pie? If not, let’s discover the recipe for making invisible apple pie with us! 1 Ingredients for invisible apple pie 3 80g 50g 3 pieces 70ml 50g sliced almonds 50g Cinnamon powder Ingredients for invisible apple pie 2 How to make invisible apple pie Step 1 Mix the batter Beat 3 eggs in a bowl, add 50g sugar, lightly beat until the eggs and sugar dissolve. Sift 80g flour with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder into the mixture. Mix well and let the batter rest for about 3 minutes. Next, melt 50g softened butter (let it cool), add it to the batter along with 70ml condensed milk . Mix all the ingredients together. Mix the batter Step 2 Prepare the apples Peel the apples, soak them in diluted salt water to prevent browning. Remove the seeds and slice the apples into 0.3cm thick slices. Add the apples to the...

If you don’t know how to process it, the duck meat will have a foul smell when eaten, it may even become tough and unappetizing… to the eyes. Photo: Shutterstock Therefore, to have delicious dishes from duck meat, the first step is to pluck the duck feathers. Many people think that, like preparing chicken, preparing duck also requires immerse it in boiling water to make it easier to pluck. However, according to professional housewives, the fact is that if the duck is immersed in boiling water, the duck’s pores will shrink, making it difficult to pluck the feathers. Therefore, when preparing duck, just need to immerse the duck in moderately hot water (about 40ºC) is standard. In addition, to make the process of plucking feathers faster and easier, before dipping the duck into hot water, sprinkle some vinegar or white wine on the duck’s body for about 10 minutes, it will be easier to pluck the feathers. After plucking the feathers, duck meat is often...

There are many reasons why pores become enlarged. Over-washing the face can stretch the protective layer of your skin, washing it improperly can lead to the accumulation of dirt and sebum, clogging the pores and causing them to enlarge in order to push out the excess sebum. Dehydrated skin can make the follicles contract, making the pores appear closer together and larger. Additionally, not taking measures to tighten the pores after steaming can also cause them to enlarge… Lemon and cucumber ice cubes Thuy Duong Ingredients: 1/4 lemon 1 cucumber 150 ml water VIDEO: Effective method to tighten pores – By Thuy Duong In the changing and polluted weather conditions, our skin needs preventive and solution measures such as proper facial cleansing, wearing masks, using the method above to tighten pores, and restore the natural beauty of the skin. The post https://meo.tips/tips/tips-super-simple-and-effective-tricks-to-minimize-pores/ appeared f...

Benefits of coconut oil for hair Moisturizing for hair Coconut oil has a high moisturizing ability, which not only keeps the hair hydrated but also nourishes it from deep within, giving it a soft and smooth texture. Restoring damaged hair With its high content of vitamin E and antioxidants, coconut oil is able to restore damaged hair and improve its elasticity. Additionally, coconut oil can create a protective barrier for the hair while stimulating faster and fuller hair growth. It is suitable for those with dry and severely damaged hair. Treating dandruff The natural antibacterial and antifungal properties of lauric acid and capric acid in coconut oil can effectively fight against bacteria and fungi. This helps prevent the accumulation of dandruff on the scalp and reduces symptoms such as scalp itching or flaking. Hair care with coconut oil Hair care for dandruff-prone hair – First, rinse your hair with water to remove dirt, then towel dry until slightly damp. – ...

Antioxidants Antioxidants help keep your skin surface healthy and protect your skin from free radicals as well as other environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution. Benzoyl peroxide The function of this ingredient is to exfoliate the pores and remove oil or dead skin. It also helps reduce inflammation and is effective for mild to moderate acne and even whiteheads. Ceramid Ceramide is one of the three types of fatty acids that contribute to the structure of the skin barrier and appear in beauty products such as toners, serums, moisturizers,… Ceramide is a protective barrier for the skin, helps retain moisture, and has anti-aging properties. Double cleanse The “double cleanse” process starts with an oil-based makeup remover first, followed by a water-based facial cleanser to remove dirt. Essence Essences can be understood as highly concentrated formulas with a texture similar to emulsion or serum. They are used immediately after cleansing to enhance hyd...

Pomelo is a delicious and healthy fruit that is often enjoyed during festive occasions. Especially during Tet, pomelo is an essential fruit for offering and celebrating. So how can you preserve pomelo for a few months, so that it remains delicious for Tet? Preserving pomelo with sand To preserve pomelo for a long time, you should choose a clean and dry place, then spread some carton sheets. After that, cover a layer of dry sand on top, then arrange the pomelos in rows. While arranging, you should place the larger fruits at the bottom and the smaller fruits on top. Only stack them in 2 layers, do not stack too many as it will flatten the pomelos at the bottom. Dry sand has good moisture absorption properties, helping you preserve the delicious aroma of pomelo for about 4 – 6 months and prevent spoilage due to mold. Applying lime A simple way to preserve pomelo for Tet is to dab lime on the stem of the pomelo. Lime is an alkaline substance that helps prevent bacteria because ...