Showing posts with label Skin Care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin Care. Show all posts

Monday, 3 November 2014

Seaweed exfoliating mask

Ingredients:
yogurt, 1 tbsp; honey, 1/2 tbsp; rice flour, 1 tsp +; seaweed powder, 1 tsp +


How to prepare:
First, you prepare the base by mixing the yogurt and honey. Mix this thoroughly so it is a nice creamy color. Next you spoon the rice flour and seaweed powder in, alternately. Mix it all together. Now the seaweed has tinted the mixture darker. From here you can add more of the scrubby substances, or simply leave it as is, depending on how you like the consistency; I prefer it thicker so I usually double the rice and seaweed. This makes it more paste like. I prepare it a few hours before, so all the nutrients can interact and "deepen". It should be put in the refrigerator, covered, then fifteen minutes before using, you can put it in the freezer. This makes it so it feels incredibly cool on applying.


How to use:
Wash your face. You can then apply the mask with either a cotton pad or your bare fingers-- make sure these are clean. Tip: don't apply too generously because it will be a little harder to remove. Leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes, without any SCRUBBING. You should first let the nutrients seep into your skin, then you can scrub away. To remove: moisten hands and rub your face with upward, circular motions, focusing on the areas where you'd like a little more exfoliation to happen. Do this as gently as possible, though. So as to not cause any irritation or skin breakage. You can exfoliate for up to five minutes. Then wash it all off. The process is a little messy, yes, but the results are totally worth it. Your face will feel optimally refreshed and nourished.

Sunday, 2 November 2014

Top 5 Face Masks for the winter season

Winter's here, it's time to look after your skin for the long months to come...


5. Avocado




An avocado mask is perfect for dry skin that may become very irritated in the winter.
It is easy to make: mash the flesh of avocado with a fork, add a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, and apply this smooth, fragrant mixture onto your face.
This nourishing mask will supply yours kin with a whole range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and softening agents to fight winter dryness.

4.Cultured milk  

A cultured milk mask is a simple and effective cure for tired skin.
Just apply a bit of natural yogurt, buttermilk or sour cream your face avoiding areas around the eyes. Relax for 10-15 minutes and rinse your face with cool water.
This mask softens, rejuvenates, and restores a natural pH balance of your skin, thus, protecting it from negative influences of winter air

3. Egg Whites

An egg white mask is good for oily skin with large pores.
Smooth a beaten egg white all over your face, let rest for half-an-hour, and rinse with water.
This mask will refresh and tighten your oily skin and will make it look much healthier than before. In the winter, it will create a natural barrier to protect your skin from harsh winds and frost.

2. Oatmeal 

An oatmeal mask is a great remedy for skin beaten by a cold wind. To make it, mix together in equal proportions raw oatmeal flakes, egg yolk, and honey. Keep the mask on your face for about 20 minutes, wash with lukewarm water, and pat dry. After the application, your facial skin should feel very soft, refreshed, and healed.

1. Banana

If you have combination skin suffering from winter elements, try a softening banana mask. Mix mashed banana with fresh sweet cream and apply this wonderful mask all over your face for 30 minutes. It will smooth, soften, moisture and nourish your skin whenever necessary and will make you forget about the cold, harsh, and nasty winter outside!



Lemonade Facial scrub

I was on the internet when I found out that you can make a LEMONADE FACIAL SCRUB, and I was like. So here is my tutorial fresh from the internet on how to make LEMONADE FACIAL SCRUB...

Ingredients


1C Brown sugar
2C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1Tbsp Raw Honey
1/2 Lemon/Lime

Method

Mix ingredients together in a bowl or container, you can add more sugar or olive oil to your liking. Apply to clean skin, rub gently over face, let it sit for 2m then rinse with a warm wash cloth or with warm water. You can do this scrub 2 times weekly.


Benefits 

Brown Sugar: Natural exfoliator, helps remove dead skin cells and reveal new skin.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Adds moisture to the skin and also soften the skin while you exfoliate.
Raw Honey: Natural Anti-bacterial, kills germs that causes acne and helps prevent break outs and it also adds moisture to the skin.
Lemon/Lime: Natural skin lightener, it helps fade dark spots over time with continuous use.