Natural Home Remedies: acne

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Apple & Honey Face Mask for Clear Skin

If you are suffering from tired looking, fatigue and stressed out skin then this apple & honey face mask is the one for you! Give yourself a facial (and mental) uplift by applying this nourishing and protecting apple and honey face mask.

The apple contains vitamins A, B, and C and which your skin will absorb, contains antioxidant properties, and helps relieve damage from the sun. In fact, apples have been used in many skincare remedies for sunburns due to these properties.

Apples also contain glycolic acide which helps exfoliate and clear your pores.

Honey is antibacterial and has antioxidant and hygroscopic properties. All that means is that honey will help get rid of topical bacteria and help retain moisture. And, antioxidants are substances that help protect your skin from free radicals in the environment (chemicals in the air, etc.)

Ingredients

1 apple

2 tablespoons of honey

Directions

Peel, core, and chop the apple into pieces and put into a blender/food processor. Add the 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well. Apply to your face with your fingers and make sure you avoid your eyes. Leave on for about 10-15 minutes and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Remember to tone and moisturize your skin. If you don't have a toner, I've explained how you can use lemon juice as a toner here.

Enjoy beautiful skin!
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Carrot Face Mask for Oily Skin

Not only are carrots good for your eyes, they are also great for your skin! Carrots are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a product that comes from plants that the body eventually converts into Vitamin A. Beta-carotenes are also high in anti-oxidants and acts as an immune booster when taken internally. When applied topically these vitamins and minerals help to fight against sun damage which is the number one cause of wrinkles.

Ingredients:

1 medium sized carrot
1 tbsp honey

Directions:

Steam or boil the carrots so that they are easy to mash or puree. Add the honey and mix well together. At this point you can add a few drops of lemon juice to help the consistency. Lemon juice is a great cleaning astringent which helps to clear and close your pores resulting in smoother looking skin.

Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Add the face mask mixture to your face when cooler and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Wipe off with a warm wash cloth or rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Enjoy!
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