Where's that miracle cure when you've got a monstrous zit or your highlights are growing out? In a pinch or just on the lookout for a more natural tweak to your beauty regimen, we're always searching for something new.

Fact or Crap? There are certain remedies I will only try if someone I trust has already test-driven the idea. So I reached out to some of my girlfriends for their stories. See if you agree!

Myth #1: Zap a Zit with Toothpaste

The Verdict: This is supposed to ripen a new pimple and dry out an old one. Either way, MissChickie  says it doesn't work. You are supposed to leave it on overnight, but the only thing that will disappear is the Colgate - right into your pillowcase. Try tea tree oil instead; our members swear by its zitbusting power!

Myth #2: Natural Highlights with Strawberry Paste

The Verdict: Mashing up strawberries and smearing it all over your not-so-goldeny locks makes a ginormous mess at the bottom of the bathtub... and that's about all, says Patricia. Eating them - now that's a much better idea. Don't try lemon juice either, advises Jennifer, unless you're shooting for orange.

Myth #3: Facial Cleansers from the Pantry

The Verdict: You can try EverestWater's avocado, egg, and milk concoction, but she admits she never gave it a fair shot, owing to the nauseating smell and mess that prevented a repeat performance. Our members give honey a big thumbs up, though, and this is one I personally can recommend. Read on for all the delicious ways to use it.

Myth #4: Banish a Sunburn with Whipping Cream

The Verdict: The idea is to apply (real) whipped cream to your sunburn and wait for the heat of your burn to turn it sour. I tried this and all I got was smelly, runny, and ticked off. My sister-in-law says sour cream is better, but only to soothe and prevent blistering. The redness is yours to keep for as long as it takes to fade on its own.

Myth #5: Exfoliate with Sugar

The Verdict: Why pay for a product full of chemicals if you can make a quick and effective exfoliant out of olive oil and sugar? Artist says it works on all your dry patches, but beware the slippery tub when you've rinsed off. (Why are all these remedies so messy??)

Myth #6: Shinier Hair with Egg White

The Verdict: My high school friend swore that using egg white as a conditioner would transform my long wild locks into a shiny, soft mane guaranteed to make my crush's head turn. The first time I tried it I rinsed with hot water and I think it cooked the egg a little. The second time I used cool water but it didn't all rinse out. Either way, my hair just stank, y'all. Google for other methods if you like, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Myth #7: Natural, Organic - how can you go wrong?

The Verdict: Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's a good idea (remember: poison ivy is natural and organic too!) - just ask EverestWater. She thought using organic olive oil as a facial moisturizer was a fab idea... until she began to break out everywhere. It quickly turned into a nasty allergic reaction and her face swelled up until almost double. Silver lining, though - her blemishes were gone for a month!

Did you try something and have it go horribly wrong? Or have you found a secret weapon? Join the discussion in ChickChat and let us know!

by Claire Rahn