Showing posts with label FEW BEAUTY TIPS. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

FEW BEAUTY TIPS

FEW BEAUTY TIPS

The following natural products can be used alone or in combination for their varied skin care properties:

Honey: Honey has been used for centuries for its astringent and moisturizing properties.

Citrus Juices: Lemon, orange, and tomato juices are naturally astringent and useful for cleansing oily skin.
Oils: Olive, almond, and grape seed oils possess deep moisturizing and softening properties.

Fruits and Vegetables: Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial to the skin, whether eaten or applied directly to the face. Avocados, cucumbers, lemons, tomatoes, and even potatoes all have their place in a skin care regimen.

Egg: Egg is a wonderful skin conditioner. The white is an excellent addition to masks and is beneficial to oily skin, while the yolk enriches dry skin.

Yogurt: Plain, preferably organic, yogurt is a mild skin cleanser.
Oatmeal: Gently abrasive oatmeal exfoliates naturally, rejuvenating skin without harming sensitive tissues. It also has astringent properties.

Milk and Cream: soothing and mild, milk and cream are excellent choices for homemade cleansers.

Papaya: Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which exfoliates naturally. Papaya also serves as an astringent.

Almonds: Whether crushed or in oil form, almonds are known for their deeply moisturizing properties. Almond oil is a time-honored remedy for dark under eye circles