EGGS Eggs these are a traditional beauty treatment used to promote shiny hair. Wash your hair in a mild shampoo. Rinse well then rub in two egg yolks. Wrap your head in clingfilm. Leave for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Whip up the egg whites, rub in, leave for five minutes and rinse. Apply beaten white of eggs to your face, leave to harden and rinse off for nice soft skin.

FROZEN PEAS Frozen peas are a classic treatment for acute muscular pain, whether stiff neck muscles or over-tired feet. Wrap a bag of peas in a tea towel and place over the affected area. But don't exceed 10-15 minutes in any one session. Over use could lead to frostbite!

CUCUMBER SLICES Cucumber slices cooled in the fridge are good for refreshing tired eyes. Apply and relax for a few minutes.

LEMON JUICE Lemon juice combed into fair hair when sunbathing will help to lighten it. Lemon juice mixed with honey and water is good for a sore throat. The lemon itself can be cut into two halves with your elbows placed one in each for a few minutes to whiten the skin.

GINGER Ginger, grated and infused with boiling water like tea then cooled relieves travel Sickness, nausea, and digestion problems. Sip slowly. Ginger sprinkled on food can also help. A compress soaked in a ginger infusion relieves sprains and strained muscles.