We bet you didn’t know this beauty ingredient had these benefits

You’re familiar with this product as it is used as a cleaning agent or an antiseptic solution, but it, in fact, has far more widespread uses than we realise. A solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide can actually be a pretty useful component of your beauty arsenal, useful for everything from cleansing to bleaching. Before you go ahead and make it a permanent part of your beauty routine though if you have sensitive skin, do a test to see how it reacts to the substance.

It makes a great makeup brush cleanser
Mix 1:1 parts of water and 3% hydrogen peroxide solution soak your dirty brushes in it for a bit and then rinse.

It can help fight acne
H2O2 can be used to for acne spot treatment and to prevent future breakouts as well. Use an earbud soaked in the liquid on your existing pimples or on spots you're prone to breaking out; it will disinfect the spot and keep your skin bump-free.

It can be used to whiten your teeth
Using a mixture of half water and half hydrogen peroxide, swish around the solution in your mouth as you would a mouthwash for a number of benefits. Not only does it kill bacteria and reduce bad breath.

It can help soften your feet
If you have corns, calluses or any other stubborn hard spots on your feet, soak them in equal parts water and H2O2 for softer, rejuvenated feet.

You can even use it as a deodorant
If you're faced with malodorous underarms, a wipe or spray will kill that body odour.