Combinations of different things in the world today can take its toll on our skin. From stressful jobs to central heating it can all lead to one thing; damage to your skin. In the section below we detail how you can make homemade recipes on looking after your skin.
Your skin reflects what is going on inside, just like your hair does, so sometimes we have to look within to see where any problems are lying. Here are some tips on keeping your skin healthy.
- Hydration is the key to healthy skin. Keep your skin moisturized throughout the day.
- Use facial masks at least once a week.
- Exfoliate 2 times a week maximum.
- Treat your face gently, do not tug or pull skin when applying make-up. This can damage the skin, and the elasticity, as you get older.
- Never go to bed with make-up on.
- Always use a higher factor sun cream on your face.
- Drink plenty of water. By doing just this you can see a vast improvement in the condition of your skin.
- Vitamin A is a must for healthy skin, if you do not have enough in your diet you should think about getting it in supplement form.
- Give you skin a breather whenever possible as cosmetics can clog up the pored and this will result in spots.
Homemade Miracles
Combinations of different things in the world today can take its toll on our skin. From stressful jobs to central heating it can all lead to one thing; damage to your skin. In the section below we detail how you can make homemade recipes on looking after your skin.
Banana Cream - Anti Wrinkle Formula
As we get older our skin loses copper and this results in wrinkles. There is no cosmetic in this world that can prevent wrinkles, all we can do is delay their arrival. The rich ingredients in bananas can be soaked into the skin, and prevent wrinkles.
You will need:
1 Banana
- Mash the banana in a small dish
- Spread the mixture all over your face
- Leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Splash face with cold water
- Gently pat dry.
Deep Sea Exfoliate
It is very important to exfoliate the skin, as this allows for dead skin to be removed and lets facial creams absorb more effectively into the skin.
You will need:
Sea Salt
Olive oil
Cotton Wool
- Put your salt in a dish and pour in Olive oil.
- Dampen your face with luke warm water.
- Gently massage the mix in circular motions over your skin.
- Avoiding the eye area.
- Remove excess mixture with cotton wool.
- Rinse the face with cold water
- Gently pat dry
- Note* You can replace the sea salt with sugar.
Sweet Apple's Facial Mask
This mask is excellent for oily or skin prone to spots.
You will need:
1 Apple
Honey
- Grate the apple into very fine pieces.
- Add 5 teaspoons of Honey to the apple
- Mix well.
- Smooth the mixture over your skin.
- Leave for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with cool water.
Creamy Orange Facial Mask
The sensation from this mask is both cooling and relaxing. The yogurt works as a cleanser and it also nourishes the skin. The orange is full of Vitamins and AHA's. It is a great mask if you are feeling sluggish and need a pick me up.
You will need:
Natural Yogurt
1 Orange
- Juice the orange, collecting juice in a glass.
- Add about half the juice from the orange to 1 teaspoon of yogurt.
- Mix well, and apply to skin.
- Relax for 5 minutes
- Rinse well.
Hot Fruits - Facial Sauna
This opens the pores and is an ideal time to do a facial mask after this treatment. You should never use a facial sauna if you are pregnant, or suffer from breathing conditions.
You will need:
Oily Skin - Lemon and Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Normal Skin - Mandarin and Lavender Essential Oil
Dry Skin - Rose and Chamomile
- Fill a bowl with water that was near to the boil
- Add four drops of the essential oil that applies for your skin type.
- Place a towel over your head and lean over the bowl
- Relax with your head over the bowl letting no air in for 5 minutes.
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