Mayonnaise contains vinegar, oil and egg, foods that are known for their positive effect on skin and hair. Thus, mayonnaise can be used in many ways as a beauty product:

Hair conditioner

Massage the mayonnaise into the hair and scalp and cover the head with a shower cap. Leave on for a few minutes and rinse out with shampoo. The mayonnaise leaves the hair moisturised and shiny.

Face mask

Gently spread the mayonnaise over the face and décolleté with your fingertips and leave on for around 20 minutes. Then wipe off with a tissue and rinse with cold water.

Finger bath

Occasionally soak your fingernails in mayonnaise or coat them with mayonnaise. Leave on for about 5 minutes and rinse off with warm water. The mayonnaise strengthens the nails and makes them shiny.

After-Sun

Apply a generous amount of mayonnaise to dry, sun-stressed skin and leave on for a while. The mayonnaise soothes the pain of sunburn and moisturises the skin.

Skin peeling

Dead skin cells on rough areas of the feet and elbows can be removed with mayonnaise. Rub in and leave on for 10 minutes, then wipe off with a damp cloth.

Remedy for head lice

Dermatologists recommend mayonnaise as a chemical-free alternative for removing head lice from children. Apply the mayonnaise to the head and massage it in. Cover the head with a shower cap and leave the mayonnaise on overnight. In the morning, rinse with shampoo and comb out the hair with a lice comb. Repeat the procedure after 7 days.