Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Home Remedies For Beautiful Skin

Don’t own a lab coat? Not a Bunsen burner in sight? Never fear - you can still make your own beauty products using items in your refrigerator and cupboard. Not only are the following recipes for beauty inexpensive, they are pure and great for your skin.

Making your own skin care products is not only good for you it is good for the environment. There is no pollution resulting from the production of these homemade beauty treatments. In addition, there is no residual packaging to add to landfills or recycle. So, let’s go green and go beautiful!

Homemade Beauty Products:

    Set aside some “me” time. These wonderful homemade facials will be relaxing and make you feel pampered:

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of rose water with 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply to your face and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash the mixture off with lukewarm water. This recipe will moisturize and will leave your skin feeling soothed. It is also gentle enough to be used every day.

  • Combine 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon yeast and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix together thoroughly and apply to the face. After 15 minutes, rinse off paste with warm water.

  • Mix together (with a fork) one egg, a tablespoon of honey and a heaping
    tablespoon of mayonnaise. Apply to the skin sparingly, allow it to dry and use a warm washcloth to remove.

  • Combine 1 teaspoon of gram flour, 1/4 teaspoon orange peel powder, 1
    teaspoon beaten yogurt, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Mix ingredients well
    and apply to neck and face. Let the mixture dry and rinse with warm water followed by a cold water rinse.

Try these homemade cleansers for a delightful change of pace:

  • Mix together 1/4 teaspoon lime juice with one teaspoon each of cucumber juice and milk. Apply to face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 14 minutes.

  • Using honey, papaya, milk and milk powder, form a paste. Apply and wash off after a few minutes.

We can all use a refresher now and then. Try the following:

  • Place slices of cucumbers or fresh tomatoes on your eyes to refresh and
    reduce puffiness. Both can also be used by rubbing on your face and rinsing.

Really, you do not need to blow your savings just to have a beautiful skin. Next time you long for a facial open your fridge and treat yourself to an inexpensive, all natural, at home salon. Satisfaction guaranteed.



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