Aspirin Mask for Smoother Skin
Here’s a unusual trick that some of my friends swear by, using aspirin as the base for a facial mask. I’ve never been brave enough to try it, but after watching this informative video I think I will.
Here’s a unusual trick that some of my friends swear by, using aspirin as the base for a facial mask. I’ve never been brave enough to try it, but after watching this informative video I think I will.
No need to use expensive creams and exotic chemicals. Grandmothers and frugal housewives have long known that certain all natural items can be used to soften and smooth your skin. Here, then, are nine tips for getting smoother skin with inexpensive items you can easily obtain from the supermarket.
1. One of the most ancient [...]
Here’s a good tip for achieving smoother skin at any age, from a noted skin care expert.
Cleaning the skin is the single most important task in any kind of skin care regime. Essential skin care involves cleansing the skin on a day-to-day basis.
Here’s an interesting video from eHow describing how to exfoliate with cane sugar and lemon juice.
Here’s a tip for healthy, smoother skin:
Hydrate your face throughout the day. Whether a commercial product, or something you make yourself (fill a spray bottle with distilled water, add a few drops of chamomile or rose essential oil, and shake gently before each use, and spray it on) hydrate your face, even over makeup, frequently [...]
Don’t use the cheapest or most expensive cosmetics. Mom tells me that moderately priced cosmetics are the best. They get the job done, and the ingredients are usually pretty good. You have to keep trying various brands until you find something that works well for you.
Don’t go to bed with makeup on. Makeup left on overnight seeps into your pores, clogs them, and congests your skin. Make sure that you wash your face twice at the end of the day. Once to get the makeup off. A second time to wash the skin itself.
Use facial masks regularly. If possible, everyday is ideal. Again, if you don’t have one on hand, make your own. Mashed banana or avocado is good. Plain yogurt also works well.
Keep your face covered when you’re in the sun. Slather on a high factor sunscreen, put on sunglasses, and a wide brimmed hat. Few things are as bad for your skin, long term, as too much sun. It can damage and dry your skin.