Despite a summer of applying and reapplying it regularly at the beach, you can find yourself with a bottle of sunscreen that is still full or barely used at the end of the summer season, especially when you have had to buy more. Some then have the habit of putting this container aside for the following year. However, be careful to ban this anti-waste reflex! This product in fact loses all its protective properties approximately six months after opening (sometimes less). For maximum safety, it is therefore better not to keep this cream open to protect your skin from sun exposure after more than one season. Fortunately, if this treatment can no longer be used for the use that was initially intended, we can give the pot a second life. It is in fact entirely possible to use the remaining sunscreen for cleaning or for less sunny beauty uses.
Don’t throw away the opened sunscreen spray! It will be a valuable ally in your daily life.
1) The rest of sunscreen for soft and hydrated skin
The remaining milk or sunscreen oil can help moisturize the skin (just like the end of the can of after-sun which is above all an outstanding moisturizer and softener to beautify the skin!). Moreover, its scent will remind you of the holidays and will thus give a good boost to your morale in dire need of sunshine during autumn-winter! If the formula also contains aloe vera or shea butter, you can be sure that your skin will be asking for more. Of course, sometimes the formula is a little thick and less easy to apply on the legs, hands and feet. If this is the case, do not hesitate to add 2 drops of apricot kernel oil to a hazelnut of this cream to dilute it. This will make it more nourishing and easy to apply.
2) The end of the tube to shine the leather
There is no shortage of tips for nourish and shine the leather from the sofa, a perfecto, a handbag or beautiful autumn ankle boots. We know, for example, that cleansing milk can work wonders on this material, especially when it is a little tired or cracked. However, the flagship cream of summer is not left out. Simply put a little on a lint-free cloth and gently rub the leather item you want to wax. In a few seconds, your sun milk will make everything like new !
3) Sunscreen to restore shine to oxidized jewelry
Over time and despite all your good care, your jewelry can unfortunately blacken and oxidize. Fortunately, you can restore shine to your most beautiful pieces with a microfiber cloth soaked in a few drops of protective milk. Take care to rub gently so as not to scratch them, and discover the new shine of your blackened jewelry. Just make sure to don’t use this trick on gemstones which it would be a shame to damage.
4) The rest of the sunscreen against razor burn
Not only does it hydrate the skin and leave it soft and visibly more radiant, the rest of the sunscreen can also help tosoothe razor burn. So, if you have red and sensitive skin after shaving, this cream for depilated skin can make all the difference.
5) To remove all traces of glue
Stickers and labels can leave unsightly marks if you are not careful. So, after an afternoon of sticking stickers with the children or after purchasing a new jar covered with a difficult label, it’s better to have a plan to clear things up quickly and efficiently! That’s where this trusty jar of sunscreen comes in. In fact, you just need to massage a small amount onto the sticker and leave it to act for a few minutes before rubbing to remove difficult marks.
6) Remove marker stains from skin
Armed with an indelible marker, young and old alike can quickly find themselves with stains on their skin. However, you can make the marks disappear using your sunscreen. To do this, massage a small amount onto the blemished skin, rub, then rinse with warm water. If necessary, start again.
7) Your sun oil or cream can also be used as hair care
A sunscreen oil can here have a more nourishing effect on the dry and damaged ends and lengthsbut a cream can also do the trick. Simply apply a little product to the lengths and leave for 20 minutes before shampooing. This product can also be used as styling spray to define curls.
8) An unusual tip for making silverware shine
Here is a unusual tip for bricking cutlery ! You can in fact polish and shine them with a small amount of sunscreen on a soft cloth. Just remember to rinse them before using them. Furthermore, in addition to making silverware shine, this solution can also be used to remove traces of difficult glue from scissors used for creative work. By rubbing for a few seconds with a little sunscreen, the problem is quickly resolved.
9) Print a personalized t-shirt using sunscreen
It is very easy to print a photo on wood or a t-shirt with this product. All you have to do is print an image, slather it with sunscreen and leave it on. Then, place the photo on the t-shirt or the surface where you want to place it (face against the fabric) and pass the iron over it to make the transfer. Then just wait a few days before washing the t-shirt so that the image holds up well.