3/20/2009

Some tips to skin !!!

List of some valuable herbs and their properties:
Alfalfa extract - anti-inflammatory
Dandelion extract - anti-bacterial, astringentLicorice extract - anti-inflammatory
Hops - astringent
Salicylic acid - from fruits or plants ? good for acne and warts ..preventing pores from clogging up.
Sugar cane - exfoliant
Maple Sugar ? exfoliant
Orange extract - moisturizer, antioxidant
Lemon extract - astringent
Honey - anti-septic, antibacterial

Soap dries the skin and disturbs its natural PH mantle. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, soap will make your sebaceous glands overproduce oil, and if you have dry skin, soap will make it feel drier and tighter. Instead of using soap, try making your own cleanser from natural ingredients.

Cleansers:
Olive Oil

Take a small amount of Olive Oil (extra virgin) and massage around on your face. You can add some of the extracts mentioned above. After massaging (like you would a normal cleanser) take a warm wash cloth and wipe away. You might need to do this twice. Afterwards, rinse with clear cool water. You can then spritz with a homemade toner.

Masks and Facials:

Oatmeal and Honey
Mask Mix oatmeal, either cooked or raw, with enough honey to make it sticky. Apply, leave for twenty minutes or so, and rinse off with plenty of water. It will tone oily skin, refine the texture of the pores, and gently lift a face that's in general poor condition, especially after illness or depression.
Honey Mask
Honey is a lovely mask. Massage it into your skin, and keep adding more and patting it on till your face is very tacky. Rinse it off, and your skin will look fresh and glowing. Honey is antiseptic, hydrating and cleanses the pores. However, if you're prone to odd pimples, don't use this before a big night - sometimes its ability to suck impurities out of the skin means you get a zit. A beaten egg also makes a great nourishing mask.

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