For most people, keeping their
For the moneyed individuals, this is quite easy as they have the modern technology in cosmetology to turn to. Normally spending their lazy afternoons in expensive salons or spas, they sit comfortably on soft reclining chairs while being attended to by well groomed professionals for skin peeling, sanding, toning, bleaching, stretching, hair and scalp rejuvenating.
But for the not so fortunate, they can always seek help from their very own kitchen. Surprised? Allow me to continue. Only a few people, mostly housewives, knows that inside their kitchen cabinets lies a treasure chest of natural beauty secrets for making facial cleanser and body scrub that will produce smooth skin results the same as that offered by expensive methods. You will find below some easy-to-do natural mixtures that will help make your skin whiter, smoother and younger looking.
Facial Cleanser and Body Scrub Mixtures
* Tea Astringent - Warm tea is a good skin and facial cleanser. It has astringent effect and can be used to remove the excess oil in your skin. Just wash your face, neck, and arms with warm tea every morning upon waking up and in the evening before you go to sleep. This will also extract the dust that have accumulated in your skin pores. Tea contain elements that can stimulate tired skin, and also have relaxants that can soothe tense skin. It can also be used as a body scrub.
* Peeling Mask - For a soft and smooth skin, you can use egg whites as a peeling mask to remove the dirt that are deeply lodged inside your skin pores. To prepare, mix an egg white with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients until they are thoroughly blended. Then apply the mixture on your skin for several layers until you acquire a "firm" texture. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes before slowly peeling it until it is completely removed. The dirt will come off together with the peeled egg white. For best result, do this facial cleanser once a week.
* Cucumber Lotion - Yogurt and cucumber can be made into a lotion and be used to freshen up your skin and add up to your natural beauty. It can also soothe sunburned skin and quickly reinstate the skin tissues that are damaged. This mixture can also be used as a body scrub. With the use of a blender, mix a teaspoon of honey with a cup of yogurt and cucumber cubes. Blend them until smooth. Apply the lotion for 10 minutes on sun burnt or irritated skin. Do this regularly for 5 -7 days. To prevent spoilage, it is best that you store the mixture in a chiller when not in use.
Wrinkle Remover and Skin Whitening Mixtures
* Olive Oil Wrinkle Remover - To give an aging skin a new and healthy life, you can use olive oil to rub your face, arm, neck and back. Lightly massage the skin for 10 minutes everyday. Massage your face upward then sideways, using your finger tips to stretch the skin and remove the wrinkles. Do this regularly for 1-3 months. For best result, it is recommended that you use the extra virgin variety of olive oil.
* Elbow/Knee Whitener - A slice of radish is good for skin whitening. Use it to make dark rough elbows and knees become white and smooth. Regularly rub a piece of radish on the affected surface of your body for a minute. It is widely believed that radish extract can treat skin infections such as tine flake, ring worms and even acne. However, proper care must be observed when using the fresh radish because the juice extract can be a bit strong and irritating to sensitive skin.
I will be revealing more skin treatments on the second part of this article, watch out for it. I will show you the different ways to prepare natural mixtures for hair treatment and rejuvenation, eliminate body odor due to excessive sweating, and skin care formulas for that soft and smooth skin.
