Aspirin isn’t just for pain relief—it has many unexpected household and beauty applications. Here are ten ways to use it in your daily life.

1. Relieves Insect Bite Itching

Crush an aspirin tablet and dissolve it in water. Apply the solution to insect bites for quick relief from itching and irritation.

2. Brightens Dark Armpits

Dissolve two crushed aspirin tablets in warm water. Apply the mixture to your underarms, leave it for an hour, then rinse. Repeat daily for best results.

3. Treats Dandruff

Mix two crushed aspirin tablets into your shampoo and wash as usual to help eliminate dandruff.

4. Reduces Acne

Aspirin’s anti-inflammatory properties help with acne. Mix a crushed tablet with water, apply to affected areas overnight, and rinse in the morning. Avoid if irritation occurs.

5. Removes Sweat Stains

Dissolve two crushed aspirin tablets in warm water, apply to stains, leave overnight, then wash as usual.

6. Softens Calluses

Mix seven crushed aspirin tablets with lemon juice, apply to calluses, cover with a plastic bag and towel, wait ten minutes, then scrub with a pumice stone.

7. Exfoliating Face Mask

Combine five crushed aspirin tablets with two tablespoons of yogurt. Apply for 20 minutes, rinse, and moisturize. Use for two weeks to see results.

8. Cleans Bathroom Soap Scum

Mix five crushed aspirin tablets with liquid detergent, spray on affected areas, wait 30 minutes, then wipe clean.

9. Restores Hair Shine

Dissolve eight crushed aspirin tablets in water, apply to hair for 15 minutes, then rinse. Alternatively, add five crushed tablets to your shampoo.

10. Keeps Flowers Fresh Longer

Add a crushed aspirin tablet to a vase of water to extend the freshness of flowers.