Natural Home Remedies: blemishes

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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, March 25, 2012

Face Mask for Blemished Skin

There are many products out there that claim to cure and treat blemish skin--and some do--while others fail to deliver their claimed results.

So, what exactly is blemished skin?

Skin blemishes are commonly known as spots or discolorations on your skin. They are commonly formed by whiteheads/blackheads and acne on your face and are usually a result of improper care such as picking and scratching. Acne is caused by your pores getting clogged by your natural oils and then infected with bacteria which gets worse with these habits. Other causes are external such as pollution, which is why it is so important to wash your face at least twice a day: once when you get up in the morning and once before going to bed at night.

Use this homemade face mask to clear up your blemished skin and nourish it at the same time. You will get clearer skin with continued treatment and care!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon rolled oats (or more--enough to make a paste)
1 ripe tomato chopped
1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients together to make a chunky paste. Adjust the amount of oats if the mixture isn't pasty enough to stay on your face.

Apply this to the blemished areas on your face (or all over) and let it stay for 10-15 minutes. Wipe off with warm water. Use a washcloth if you have one available to help exfoliate your skin. It's definitely easier to wipe off the rolled oats with a warm washcloth.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Peach Face Tightening Mask

I feel peaches generally get ignored as an "everyday" fruit--unlike bananas, apples, and oranges--which is unfortunate because they have been around for centuries and have plenty of beneficial properties!

In lieu of this, I'm going to give you a short summary on peaches--don't worry, it's not long (or boring):

Peach aka "Persian Apple" was first introduced to Europe after Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but was originally cultivated in China. And, apparently, it was one of the most favored fruits of kings and emperors. That's it! :)

You're probably wondering what makes peaches good for your skin?

Peaches are equipped with Vitamin C and Vitamin E which are essential in the creation of collagen in your skin. They are excellent for your skin whether they are consumed orally or placed on top of your skin directly.

When directly applied to your skin, the peach juice helps to reduce blemishes and wrinkles, unclog pores, and lighten age spots resulting in fresher, more vibrant skin.

Ingredients:

Flesh of 1 Peach (remove the skin and the pit of the peach)
Egg white

Directions:

Whisk the egg white and the peach together in a blender until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency (it should look velvety). You don't need to massage this mixture into your face. Rather, just apply the mixture onto your face using your fingertips in a patting motion. Avoid your eyes.

Leave the mask on your face for 20-30 minutes and then rinse off with cool water.
With repeated use, you should see a difference in your pores.

Enjoy!
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