“At bedtime, cover your feet in foot balm and put on cotton socks. Your feet will be super-soft in the morning.” –Lisa Kennedy, 46, Prince George, B.C.

“Make your own inexpensive body scrub with ingredients from your pantry: Combine ½ cup (125 mL) sugar, 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil and a few drops of an essential oil (lavender is calming; peppermint, invigorating). Rub gently onto your body, then shower to rinse. Use this once a week and your skin will feel soft, smooth and refreshed.” –Melanie Barron, 38, Calgary

“To tame unruly eyebrow hairs, spread a drop of petroleum jelly over your brows. Not only does it keep them from looking messy, but it also makes them shiny.” –Rochelle Risman, 43, Winnipeg

“Instead of buying skin creams and hair conditioners, I use olive oil.  A small drop spread over my skin when I step out of the shower leaves it silky smooth and so healthy looking. My hair is short, so another small drop of olive oil leaves it shiny, too.” –Shirley Hill, 60, Chatham, Ont.