Diane Irons, an international image consultant, tells of another use for kitty litter. "It’s a great face mask that only costs a couple of cents instead of the $40 or so that cosmetic companies charge for a little bottle."

She says that all you have to do is mix all-natural (non-clumping) kitty litter with a little water and make a paste of it. Then put it on your face for five minutes. "I know of a very expensive spa that uses it for mud baths and charges their clients a fortune," says the author of The World’s Best Kept Beauty Secrets.