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Aspirin Mask for Smoother Skin

Smoother Skin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:56:48 +0000

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.

9 Home Remedies for Smoother Skin

Smoother Skin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:25:50 +0000

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 of skin treatments, honey was used by the Egyptians to give them smoother skin. Slather honey on your face and let it stay for 15 mintues. Wash it off with cold water, and enjoy the benefits of the bee.

2. For a variation, try mixing the honey with egg whites.

3. An excellent, all natural exfoliant can be made by mixing a teaspoon of walnut meal with honey and a little lemon juice. Scrub your face gently and and rinse with cold water for glowing skin.

4. Papaya has astringent qualities that make it an excellent toner. Cut a papaya into slices and rub gently on your face for a quarter of an hour. Remove the residue with cold water, and enjoy the benefits of firmer skin.

5. Another unlikely combination that works can be produced from a couple tablespoons of the spice turmeric mixed in a cup of orange juice. Use it to exfoliate your face and neck, being certain to rinse well with cold water.

6. An excellent fruit-based treatment for your skin can be made by mashing one banana with a cup of warm milk. Apply it to your face for 15 minutes. Remove with cold water for a healthy glow.

7. Combine a mashed banana, honey, and lemon juice for a skin treatment that combines three of the best natural substances for smoother skin.

8. One unusual treatment that many Eastern European women swear by is cabbage water. Boil half a head of cabbage in a quart of water. Allow the mixture to cool and wash your face with the water for a rosy complexion and healthy, smoother skin.

9. A very popular natural and inexpensive exfoliant can be made by mixing one cup of sugar with a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice. In the bathtub, lather your face and body with a gentle soap, and hen gently scrub all over with the sugar mixture for softer skin.

Smooth Skin at Any Age

Smoother Skin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:07:19 +0000

Here’s a good tip for achieving smoother skin at any age, from a noted skin care expert.

Why Is Skin Cleansing So Important?

Smoother Skin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:15:52 +0000

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. It is important so as not to loose the glow and luster of the skin. It also prevents pre-mature aging.

Many kinds of cleansers are available in the market. Deep pore cleansers are recommended by dermatologists for radiant skin. The task of any skin cleanser is essentially to clear the skin of impurities. Dead skin cells accumulated on the surface need to be done away with so as reveal the new skin cells. A mild soap may also serve as an effective cleanser if used appropriately. Otherwise exclusive skin cleansers are available to match each skin type.

Baby soaps are also effective cleansing agents. Some people even make home based cleansers with tomatoes and lemons. These natural cleansers are safer and cheaper with no side effects. Regular uses of cleansers enable improvement in the texture of the skin making a person look younger. It also improves one’s complexion making it look clearer and fresher. Cleansing of the skin should ideally be followed by exfoliating, toning and moisturizing. However, a simple cleansing each day is very important for daily skin care.

Our skin is exposed to pollution and contamination on a daily basis. If the skin is not cleansed properly, it may result in dull-looking and unhealthy skin in no time. Skin cleansing is a process we all engage into superficially each time we wash our face. However, being aware of how to do it is important. Clean and healthy skin in an environment full of pollution is indeed commendable. Regular skin care can help achieve this improved state of skin. Even a few minutes every morning and before bedtime devoted to cleansing the skin can work wonders for the skin.

Cane Sugar and Lemon Juice for Smoother Skin

Smoother Skin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:10:53 +0000

Here’s an interesting video from eHow describing how to exfoliate with cane sugar and lemon juice.

An inexpensive, but clever way of achieving smoother skin.

Smoother Skin Care Tip #6

Smoother Skin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:42:36 +0000

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 throughout the day.

Smoother Skin Care Tip #5

Smoother Skin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:44:09 +0000

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.

Smoother Skin Care Tip #4

Smoother Skin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:45:01 +0000

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.

Smoother Skin Care Tip #3

Smoother Skin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:48:56 +0000

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.

Smoother Skin Care Tip #2

Smoother Skin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:49:54 +0000

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.