Got Buttermilk Hand Soak

Soften hands with this sour concoction.

My secret to tasty, juicy grilled chicken is buttermilk. Pour it over raw chicken breasts and let them soak for a few hours before you throw them on the grill. Mmm, mmm! Problem is, what you do with the leftover buttermilk? Drink it? Ick! Here's a better option: Soak in it. The lactic acid in the buttermilk gently lifts dead skin while the milk fats condition.

Here's what you do:

Combine ingredients and soak hands in mixture for about 15 minutes. Rinse, dry and follow with a hand lotion.

You'll need:

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon olive oil

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Do-It-Yourself Tips:

Try out your concoctions on an inconspicuous place like your forearm before you go slathering it all your body and have fun!
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Vodka, witch hazel, vinegar and lemon juice are natural preservatives and help extend the life of a DIY mixture.
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