Article: What to do with old cosmetics

Question: I try every new product that comes down the pike. I have cupboards and drawers filled with products that I don't use but don't want to toss. What shall I do?

Mimi: I am so thrifty that I never throw anything out. Please think creatively.

OLD SHAMPOO: Squirt a line of shampoo on the ring around the collar. The special detergents in shampoo are designed to cut through body oil.

Shampoo can be used for washing out your lingerie.

Use shampoo as bubble bath, shower wash, hand wash, or shaving lotion.

Squirt it on the floor of the shower, drop your washcloth on the floor and scrub around with the cloth on your toe. You scrub the shower floor while you wash your hair.

Mix with water and ...

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