Did you know that about 1.3 billion tons of food is thrown away globally every single year? A big part of this waste is leftovers, and the reality is, the majority of it can be saved and consumed later. When you have a large amount of leftovers, consider freezing it for use days or even weeks later. In addition to cooked foods (stored in airtight containers), also consider freezing nuts, whole wheat flour and brown rice, since the natural oils in these items can make them rancid quickly. And leftover bread, herbs and cheese can be frozen and thawed out quickly for use in future cooking, too.

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Is there some residual yogurt inside that plastic container? Don't rinse it out; use it to create a highly effective face mask. Turns out yogurt made from dairy milk has an active ingredient called lactic acid, which can help improve your skin's clarity. Just spoon out the leftover yogurt and smear it on your face, throat and chest for about 15 minutes (a great thing to use before you shower). Then rinse it off. It's gentle enough to use daily, and you'll see results after just a few applications of this one-ingredient mask.

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If the chemicals and preservatives in conventional perfume aren't enough to turn you off, maybe this fact will: Perfume is aging your skin. According to a story by Harper's Bazaar, the chemical composition of fragrances is so aggressive that "it undermines skin's ability to protect itself against UV damage." So when you spritz, your neck and chest area can rapidly age, with hyper pigmentation and sagging skin. The solution? Skip perfume altogether and protect yourself from the sun.

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