Friday, July 4, 2014

Skin Care

 I love making my own scrubs, packs, cleansers etc.. Try these .. You'll love it ...
CLEANSING
Cleanser should be used daily as a face wash. Avoid using soap on your face as it absorbs natural oil from the skin leaving your skin dry and dull. Gently rub the cleanser for 2-3 minutes on your face and neck to remove dirt and grime that gets under the skin due to pollution.
Ingredients for Homemade Cleanser
Yogurt- 2 table spoons
A pinch of camphor powder( I love😊)
A few drops of lemon juice
Yogurt suits every skin type and it helps to retain natural moisture of the skin. Yogurt has anti aging properties and lemon is a bleaching agent. Camphor is antiseptic and antibacterial which helps to treat acne and pigmentation.
Tomato is a great cleanser for removing tan and to lighten skin tone. Rub a slice of tomato all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes and wash it off with normal water.
TONING
Toner tightens the pores and keeps skin smooth and soft. It also helps to treat acne and pimples. Toner should be applied on face and neck every day after cleansing.
Homemade Skin Toners
Grate a cucumber, squeeze out the juice and chill it in the fridge. Apply it on your face and neck with a cotton ball and wash after 5 minutes.
Take 8-10 fresh mint leaves, wash them properly and grind to make a paste. Extract the juice by passing through a strainer. Add a few drops of lemon juice to it and keep it in the fridge. Use as mentioned above. Mint is an excellent remedy for acne and acne scars.
Coconut water helps to tighten pores while it improves the skin tone. It is an effective remedy for pigmentation and dark spots. Apply coconut water on your face and neck with a cotton ball and leave it on for 5-7 minutes. Wash it off with normal water.
MOISTURISER
Moisturising is essential to prevent dryness. Even oily skin needs to be moisturised though with a lighter moisturiser. Moisturiser delays the ageing process; it maintains a supple and smooth skin and adds a glow to your face. Use the right moisturiser for your skin two times a day. Always apply moisturiser after toning and apply it when your face is still moist to lock the moisture.
Homemade Moisturisers
Milk is a natural moisturiser. Apply cold unboiled milk on a dry skin with a cotton swab and wash after 5 minutes.
Fresh fruits like strawberries, avocado, pineapple, plums and kiwi are excellent moisturising agents. They are suitable for all types of skin and can be used safely for homemade skin care.
Extract the juice of any of the above mentioned fruits and apply on your face and neck for 5 minutes. Wash with normal water. You can store the juice in refrigerator for 3-4 days and use as required.

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