Cheap Beauty Secrets from the Rich and Famous

You don`t need to spend a fortune on fancy creams, lipsticks, or facials. You can look glamorous on a more realistic budget and celebrities' examples are the best place to start.

Did you know you can lose weight fast if you drink every day a quarter of a gallon of water and the same amount of chamomile tea? This combination may accelerate fat burning. At least, Daisy Fuentes thinks so.

If you want to increase your physical activity, all you need to do is work around the house more often. It seems that “cleaning is a tremendous stress reliever” for Diana Ross whose house chores help her stay in shape.

Cabbage, carrots, celery, apple, and parsley in a juicer are the successful combination for quick weight loss for Donna Karan if she drinks them for a day or two. After consulting a psychic, Vanessa Williams concluded she can stay in shape by eschewing caffeine and wheat.

A Portuguese diet staple gives Susan Lucci a smoother skin due to the large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in sardines. The famous supermodel Giselle Bundchen plays volleyball and practices extreme sports in order to maintain her body weight. The Brazillian supermodel also consumes large amounts of hot peppers, spicy mustard, horseradish, and hot sauces. This spicy diet enhances her metabolism so her body burns more calories.

Castor oil is the key ingredient for Catherine Zeta-Jones, who uses it in order to keep the high luster in her hair. The secret of her gleaming smile lies in strawberries. Catherine uses them when she brushes her teeth because strawberries act as a natural whitener.

Those of you who have fiery red hair can follow Nicole Kidman`s example and rinse your hair with cranberry juice. Also, you can always use a matchstick is you want to line your eyes, as Courtney Cox does.

Always talk to a specialist before starting a diet or a fitness program. Remember what works for others may not work for you as well.