Home Remedies For a Beautiful Face: DIY Skin Care Products

Home Remedies for a Young Looking Face

A face is the mirror of a personality. People go to extreme lengths to gain that glowing skin and a beautiful face. They spend a lot on cosmetics to try and beautify the face, but if the results are too slow then they change the product or discontinue the treatment.

Try something which is easy to use and will also not result in any side effects. Here are some age old best practices to keep your skin as beautiful as a teenager.

   1) Take the juice of one lemon, 10 ml glycerin and 10 ml rose water—all the three in equal proportions.  Mix all the three constituents and keep it in a glass bottle. Apply this lotion on the face every night before sleeping. This mixture will remove the effects of pollution and stress, and will make your skin smooth and supple. Lemon juice has a property to clean the pores of the skin and that’s why it is especially effective for cleansing and pimple reduction.



          

2) Take three parts carrot, two part tomato and one part beet-- make a juice of the three together. Drinking this juice regularly for 15-20 days can make your skin free of wrinkles, marks, pimples, etc. and makes your skin beautiful. This can be replaced only by carrot juice or orange juice if other materials are not available though the above mixture is much more effective. Carrot juice also helps in acidity and removing stomach worms. Having this juice in the afternoon is best. It is better not to eat anything before and after the juice. You will see a splendid glow on your skin.

3) Mix lemon juice and rose water in equal parts and apply on the face with a circular and gentle motion of the hands. Wash the face with normal water after half an hour. This will help in the removal of pimples and any kind of a mark on the face.

4) Another method of getting rid of the pimples would be to rub the lemon peel on the face and washing the face with warm water. Excellent for oily skin.

Lemon Peel, excellent for getting rid of pimples and blackheads

5) Applying olive oil on the face daily helps you get rid of pimples, blotches, face marks and rashes.

Olive Oil

6) Take 5 very ripe medium size strawberries, 2 teaspoons of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of honey.  Mash the strawberries with a fork. Add cream and honey şnto the mashed strawberries. Apply the mixture over your face and leave it for about 20 minutes. Rinse with water and you're done!

Strawberry Mask

7) Applying 3 teaspoon of yogurt with 1 teaspoon of honey will make your face super soft and smooth.

Yogurt and Honey Mask

Never forget: The nature’s medicines are your best doctors!

MINERAL MAKEUP: Healthy Makeup



MINERAL MAKEUP



Mineral makeup is a new cosmetic trend that emphasizes natural health and being eco-friendly by using organic ingredients. Mineral makeup is mostly made up of natural minerals. It does not contain any chemicals, additives, animal byproducts, talc, oil, synthetic fragrances, and other manufactured skin irritants. Mineral makeup is made by pulverizing sterilized minerals into a fine powder that is mixed with natural pigments to produce various shades.





Synthetic ingredients have a negative impact on the skin causing such problems as acne, blackheads, clogged pores, skin irritations, and dry skin. As well, some artificial colors are known as carcinogens. With natural makeup, there is a significantly reduced risk of allergic reactions and acne break outs. The minerals in the makeup consist of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxide. Iron oxide gives color to the makeup. Titanium and zinc are a natural anti-inflammatory, and titanium dioxide is a natural sunscreen and provides an SPF of 15 to 20.




 

Most mineral foundations consist of a foundation, concealer, powder and sunscreen. It is great for women with sensitive skin as it provides enhanced skin care. Manufactured make-up tends to be heavy on the face and can cake up on the skin. Organic makeup’s texture is lighter, more natural, and allows your skin to breathe. It is based on a hypoallergenic loose powder that naturally nourishes and protects the skin.

Mineral makeup does not enhance wrinkles like traditional powders. If you have fine lines, wrinkles, or crow’s-feet, the minerals will not accentuate them, but instead, aid in smoothing and covering them up. As well, it is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and ingredients that hydrate the skin and conceal wrinkles. The result is silky, soft, smooth, and healthy skin with a youthful and glowing appearance.





There benefits of wearing organic make over manufactured mass produced makeup are numerous. It does not harm and aggravate the skin with damaging chemicals, oils and chemical additives. As well, it does not obstruct the skin’s pores or create a breeding ground for bacteria, and it protects the skin from damaging UVA rays. It provides the wearer with a natural appearance.



NATURAL APPEARANCE WITH MINERAL MAKEUP





Organic makeup is fast becoming the new choice in beauty care as the ingredients benefit the skin. Most women report that wearing mineral makeup feels like they are not wearing any makeup at all. The minerals benefit the skin as they soothe and alleviate itchy, inflamed, red, bruised, and flaking skin. It also cools the skin and promotes quicker healing time. It will not aggravate your skin even if you sleep while wearing it. As well, it is an affordable way to nourish your skin and get the same quality of skin texture as you would in an expensive spa.

 

For people with sensitive skin or eyes, mineral eye makeup is an excellent option. In some cases people with sensitive skin or allergies have reported reactions to mica or bismuth oxychloride, so always check the labels carefully and either avoid these ingredients or get a sample to test before purchasing.

 

 

 

 

Benefits of mineral makeup

Mineral makeup doesn’t contain any magic ingredient that heals the skin. Its core ingredients, such as mica and titanium dioxide, are used in most makeup. However, it doesn’t have fragrances or binders that may irritate the skin. It may also be beneficial for people who have acne, since titanium oxide has anti-inflammatory properties, and it doesn’t clog pores. Titanium oxide is also used in sunscreen, so it does have some sun protection (but not enough that you don’t need additional sunscreen).

Mineral makeup’s powder formulation also makes it easier for women to choose (or at least mix) shades that approximate their natural skin tone.

 

Disadvantages of mineral makeup

Some people say that the colors can look ashy on darker skin tones. Others complain that it can dry the skin, and may accentuate wrinkles.

Additionally, mineral makeup isn’t something you can apply in the car. You need to pour a bit of the powder from the  lid of the container, and use a kabuki brush or a large fluffy brush to apply.





  

Mineral makeup has transformed the cosmetic industry. It used to be only available at chic spas, but now mineral makeup is available to everyone. In the past few years, mineral makeup has become extremely popular with women of all ages. Wearing mineral makeup will make you look and feel fantastic.

ANTIAGING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS



ANTI-AGING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS



Wrinkles and fine lines are two of the most common skin-aging indicators. You may choose to use anti-aging skin care products on older skin that is already showing signs of age, or you can use them early on to prevent deep lines and wrinkles from occurring. 

Some of the most natural anti-aging skin solutions can be made at home with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. For centuries, women have used natural products to reduce the appearance of aging from their faces. If you are interested in natural anti-aging recipes of natural oils, you will find them in my posts titled "Antiaging:Carrier Oils and Essential Oils".

Here you will find natural remedies other than natural oils:

Natural Remedies for Antiaging

 
1. MILK

Natural products are ideal to use on the skin since they contain no harsh chemicals or preservatives. As the skin ages, the production of collagen and elastin reduces, causing wrinkles and fine lines. Natural ingredients help to produce collagen, thus reducing aging effects.

Milk's antiaging properties

One natural ingredient that works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and hydrates the skin is milk. To moisturize the skin, massage milk into the face and neck morning and night. Milk contains lactic acid, one of the major types of alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells from the surface of the face, leaving it moisturized and producing new collagen and elastin. Lactic acid is also helpful in evening out skin pigmentation and texture, including dark age spots.

2. EGG WHITE

One of the most popular beauty treatments in anti-aging skincare is the use of egg whites. Protein in egg whites helps to constrict the top layer of skin cells, leaving it firm and smooth. Many individuals use egg whites around their eyes, most frequently to reduce the effects of fine lines and wrinkles known as “crow’s-feet.”

To use, crack open a single egg and discard the yolk. Beat the egg white until it foams and apply it on the outside of the eyes and allow to dry. Rinse off with warm water and add a thick eye cream to the area with lines and wrinkles.

3. FRESH CITRUS JUICE(vitamin c)

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is good for the body both inside and out. Citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges contain vitamin C, which works as an antioxidant against free radicals that cause skin damage such as lines or wrinkles. It also works to stimulate new production of collagen, leaving skin fresh and rejuvenated. Vitamin C also protects the skin from harmful UVB and UVA rays, which lead to dark age spots and redness in the skin.

Lemon Juice and Creamy Milk

Fresh citrus juice can be applied directly to the skin, however due to the acidity, mixing it with a creamy milk can make it safer to apply. Mix the juice of one fruit with 1/2 a cup of milk cream and apply it to the face, allowing it to dry. Rinse off with warm water and apply a thick face cream to seal in moisture.

ANTIAGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS

There are loads of over the counter anti-aging skin care products in the market. There are a wide variety of skin care treatments that you could choose from. Creams, lotions, topical creams are available over-the-counter. Topical creams are applied directly to the outer layer of the skin to counteract the damage done over the years and act on the outer layer of the skin to reduce noticeable signs of aging. For those who want quick results and needs more intensive treatment that will act on deeper layers of skin, laser therapy and injections can be administered by a trained professional. 

Among the anti-aging skin care products available in the market today, topical creams have the most number of ingredients that have shown promise for diminishing signs of aging in skin. Free radicals in the skin cells that cause damage by the particles can be treated by antioxidants, including Vitamin E, Vitamin C, retinol, and CoQ10. Other well known ingredients in topical anti-aging products are DMAE, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), hyaluronic acids, and peptides.

It's never too young to apply antiaging creams

Professional Antiaging Skin Care

Professional skin care treatments require more than just applying topical creams or lotion to the skin. If you want to resurface the skin, microdermabrasion and glycolic acids peel are available at many spas and salons. But a milder version of these products can be bought over the counter in drugstore and beauty stores. Another popular method is the Fraxel laser treatment that penetrates deep into the skin to combat aging damage within.

You have several options when it comes to anti aging skin care treatment. Some may not work as immediately as they promise but in the long run you will notice which is best suited for your case. Professional advice may be sought if needed.

My Best Over-The-Counter Antiaging Skin Care Products


1.Best Antiaging Day Cream:Olay Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming UV Moisturizer SPF 15 (Price:$28)
 
2.Best Antiaging Night Cream: Vichy LiftActiv Retinol HA Night (Price:$42) 

3.Best Antiaging Face Serum:Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum (Price:$23)

4.Best Antiaging Eye Cream: Olay Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex (Price:$42) 

5. Best Antiaging Body Lotion: Olay Body Quench Plus Age Defying Body Lotion (Price:$8)

6. Best Antiaging Hand Cream:Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Hand Cream SPF 15 (Price:$14)

7.Best Antiaging Peel:Boots No7 Advanced Renewal Anti-ageing Glycolic Peel Kit (Price:$25)

DIY Face Serums

                                   

• Making your own facial serum is really easy! All you need is a carrier oil (or oils!) and essential oils (or oil!) of your choice. Below are a few skin care/facial serum recipes using the essential oils and carrier oils listed above:
   

NATURAL SKIN CARE RECIPES:

1. Moisturizer for Normal Skin 

Geranium 1 drop  
Lavender 2 drops
   Sweet Almond Oil - 1 Tablespoon

Blend essential oils with Almond oil. Apply to face after cleansing and toning. Use a few drops of this blended mixture as needed. Note: when mixing your essential oils with the carrier oil or lotion, let set for 1 to 2 days so the oils can blend thoroughly.

2. Face Serum for Sensitive Skin

• 2 tbsp Almond oil
• 2 tbsp Jojoba oil
• 5 drops Chamomile essential oil
• 5 drops Rose essential oil

3. Face Serum for Mature Skin

• 2 tbsp Jojoba oil
• 5 drops Rosehip oil
• 5 drops Pomegranate seed oil
• 5 drops Carrot seed oil 

4. Antiaging Eye Serum

• 2 tbsp Wheat Germ oil
• 2 tbsp Grapeseed oil
• 2 tbsp Pomegranate oil
• 2 tbsp Carrot seed oil 

5. Antiwrinkle Moisturizer

• 60% Hazelnut oil/ Sesame Oil 
• 20% Rosehip seed oil
• 10% jojoba oil
• 10%2 Rose essential oil 

       


6. Nourishing face serum 

• 2 tbsp Almond oil/Pumpkin seed oil 
• 2 tbsp Rosehip seed oil
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 5 drops Neroli essential oil

7. Antiaging Face Serum

• 20% Evening Primrose oil 
• 20% Apricot kernel oil
• 60% Avocado oil 

8. Face Serum for Acne

• 2 tbsp Hazelnut oil
• 2 tbsp Rosehip seed oil
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil/ Eucalyptus oil 
• 5 drops Geranium essential oil

9. Face Serum for Dry Skin

• 10% Evening Primrose oil 
• 10% Chamomile essential oil
• 20% Jojoba oil
• 60% Avocado oil 

GOLDEN TIPS

Oils are great for the skin. I learned that oil-based serums are actually wonderful for all types of skin, including mature skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, acne prone skin etc.  Face oils & serums are a wonderful way to heal, moisturize and protect your skin!!! 

And one more thing, last but not the least: while storing these oils, keep them in cool, dry and dark places and their bottles should better be in dark colors so that they are affected less by the sunlight!!!

Enjoy your own homemade serums :)))

Healthy Skin: What Your Skin Needs

SKIN CARE

 

Our skin is the outer most protective layer of our body and is a very sturdy layer. However, there are a few necessities of this integral organ as well, something we must never miss to provide.

Healthy Skin needs:

 

1.Water

The human body is full of water -- it's 55 percent to 75 percent of what we are. Water flushes toxins out of the body, allows our cells to absorb nutrients, and keeps our digestive processes moving smoothly.

But that water isn't a constant. The most basic bodily processes, like breathing and sweating, remove that water from our cells. So for our cells to function properly, we need to consume lots of water to replace what we lose.

The skin is no different from the rest of the body when it comes to needing hydration. Water helps to remove impurities from the skin that can lead to pimples, and it hydrates to keep the skin looking plump and smooth.

To keep the skin hydrated, you should drink at least half a gallon (2 liters) of water each day.

2.Cleansing

Cleansing is the most basic element of any skin-care routine. It not only removes excess dirt, pollutants and pore-clogging oil from the epidermis so it can remain blemish-free, but it also preps the skin for any subsequent products you'll be using, so active ingredients (like vitamins or sunscreen) can penetrate and be most effective.
But not all cleansers are the same. First, a facial cleanser should always be soap-free; the soap products you use on the rest of your body are typically too harsh for the face. And, as with most skin-care products, you need to pick one that suits your skin type. For very dry skin, you might want to go with a creamy cleanser. Dry and/or sensitive skin should always go alcohol-free, whether creamy or not. An oily epidermis can benefit from an acidic cleanser, like an alpha-hydroxy product, which does a better job of breaking up sebum -- the skin's oily secretion that can lead to clogged pores.
Whichever cleanser is right for you, be sure to massage it into your face for at least 20 seconds so it has a chance to do its job.
Cleansing is all about the surface of the skin. Up next, going a bit deeper…

3. Antioxidants

Antioxidants are widely believed to be beneficial for both cardiovascular health and cancer prevention. They're found in all sorts of foods, including fruits, vegetables, seafood and oils. Antioxidants' free-radical-fighting activities destroy molecules that can damage healthy cells, and as it turns out, they're as great for skin cells as they are for every other cell in the body.

While many different antioxidants can be beneficial to the skin, two in particular get lots of attention:

• Vitamin C -- Builds collagen for plump, tight skin. Find it in whole grains, apples and citrus fruits. Aim for 75 milligrams a day .
• Vitamin E -- Protects cell membranes and "boosts" skin-based nutrients that fight off UV damage. Find it in wheat germ oil, almonds, and peanut butter. Aim for 15 milligrams a day.

Other skin-beautifying antioxidants include selenium, thiamine, beta-carotene and zinc.

We should basically obtain antioxidants through our diet. Additionally, we can intake supplements or use antioxidant creams or oils topically.

4. Sun Protection

When you use sunscreen, you're not just helping to protect yourself from diseases like skin cancer; you're also helping to prevent the signs of skin aging that come from sun exposure. Skin that's left naked in the sun ends up more discolored and wrinkled and less elastic than skin that has been steadily shielded from UV radiation.

In fact, what most of us think of as "aged skin" is, more specifically, sun-damaged skin.

To protect your skin from the effects of the sun, you can choose either a chemical sunscreen, like avobenzone or oxybenzone, or a physical one, like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Either way, look for one with a sun-protection factor (SPF) greater than 15, and apply it at least 20 minutes before you're going to be in the sun. That way, the active ingredients have time to take effect before the UV exposure begins.

If you go swimming or have occasion to sweat a lot, be sure to reapply afterward.

5.Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are an important component of any healthy diet. They help to build up the lipid-based cell membranes that hold in water and nutrients. In the case of the skin, those lipids also form an oil barrier that protects the skin from UV damage and pollutants.

Without EFAs, skin-cell membranes and that overall protective barrier can't work effectively. The skin ends up overly exposed, dehydrated and prone to produce a more harmful type of sebum, leaving it dry, inflamed and blemished.

The EFAs you need to keep your skin looking great are primarily omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 is found in tons of foods, including poultry, grains and cooking oils, so you're probably getting plenty of that. Omega-3s are somewhat harder to come by; you'll find those in cold-water fish, like salmon and sardines, along with flaxseed and safflower oils, kidney beans, walnuts and spinach. Some skin experts also recommend another EFA, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), for its anti-inflammatory effects. GLA is founds mostly in plant oils.

You might find it helpful to take an omega-3 or GLA supplement to improve your skin health. You'll find those in most grocery stores, and definitely any natural-foods store.

Additionally, you can add gla containing natural oils like borage seed oil or evening primrose oil into your skin care regimen. 

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GOLDEN TIPS FOR GLOWING, GORGEOUS AND HEALTHY SKIN

A good skin takes a few weeks of proper care, attention and regime to revive it. Above all one needs to relax. This will keep you in the pink of health, mentally as well as physically. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body with a healthy skin. For this, a proper and balanced diet is the foremost requirement. You need a proper night's sleep for a healthy body with a healthy skin because this is the time when the body revitalizes and rejuvenates. Lack of proper sleep could invite stress and all other sorts of psychological problems which obviously will affect the skin's health as well.








Some Fast Facts About Our Skin

 
• Skin is considered the largest organ of our body
• It is composed of three layers, namely - the epidermis, the dermis and the sub-cutis
• Sub-cutis is the layer of the skin that accumulates fat
• Our skin cells renew itself almost every 28 days
• The finest layer is on the eye lid
• The amount of pigment melanin in our skin defines the tone of the skin.

DIY EYE-SERUM RECIPES

DIY Eye Serum

Eye serums are fairly expensive skin care products among all. If you are on a budget, you can do your own eye serum with effective natural ingredients. 

Below you will find 2 homemade eye-repair serum recipes.


First of all, you will need a clean serum bottle with a pump, which you can obtain from drugstores. Your run-out serum's bottle will also do, however you have to clean it with alcohol.

Or, a clean eye-dropper bottle.



 FIRST RECIPE

If you like the oily textured eye serum, you will not need a serum bottle but an eye-dropper bottle instead. Obtain it from a drugstore.

For oily textured eye serum, all you need is:

1) Clean glass eye dropper bottle

2) Wheat Germ oil

3) Jojoba Oil

4) Carrot seed oil

5) Pomegranate oil

6) Grape seed oil

 

You will take the same amount of each oil with an eye-dropper, and mix them in your eye dropper bottle. Shake well before each use. One drop for each eye will be enough.

Your DIY eye- serum contains all the useful and necessary ingredients and antioxidants an eye serum should have!!!

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 SECOND RECIPE

I, personally like eye serums with gel consistency. So in this recipe you will need aloe vera gel and/ or Vitamin E gel as the basic element.

Here is the recipe for your eye serum:

1) A clean serum bottle

2) 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel and/or Vitamin E gel

3) 1 teaspoon Grape seed oil

4)  1 teaspoon Pomegranate Seed Oil 

5) 1 teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil

6) 1 teaspoon chamomile oil 

7) Little Wooden spoon

Combine 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 1 tablespoon Vitamin E gel (or a few Vitamin E capsules) together in a bowl. Add the oils and mix them very well with a little wooden spoon.You should have a white jelly-like cream. Spoon the mixture into the serum bottle. 

Now you have your DIY Eye-serum (in gel form) with perfect ingredients!!!!   

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