Sometimes achieving fabulous skin is as easy as opening your refrigerator or pantry and whipping up a quick concoction for your face or body. There are tons of recipes out there, sample a few and you’ll be sure to find some you’ll love. Try them once or twice a week and over time you will notice results.
Note: It is always best to test any new products on a small area of skin to check for sensitivity and allergies.
Papaya Facial For Acne
In a small bowl mash a few chunks of fresh papaya until spreadable and apply to clean skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Pat dry and moisturize skin.
Banana Peel Acne Treatment
Eat 1 banana (wasting is bad) and rub the inside of the peel in small circular motions all over the face. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, rinse off, pat dry and moisturize.
Olive Oil + Egg Yolk Hydrating Face Mask
Blend or beat one teaspoon of Olive oil with 2 egg yolks until completely combined. Apply to skin and cover with a warm towel, leave on for 5-10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. This mask is best done before bedtime. The egg yolks have Vitamin A that controls the shedding of the skin and makes it soft and smooth.
Coconut Oil Dry Skin Remedy
Coconut oil is a great moisturizer for the face and skin. It has sufficient amounts of fatty acid that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin. It works best if applied at bedtime and left on overnight. Massage it gently onto all dry areas and wash it off in the morning; repeat nightly.
Refreshing Green Tea Toner
This amazing toner is full of antioxidants which are very helpful to the skin. It works wonders on weary skin making it feel rejuvenated and refreshed. To make it you will need 1 cup of boiling water, 1 Green Tea teabag and a clean spray bottle.
Directions – brew the tea and when cool, add it to your spray bottle. Mist directly onto skin 1 to 2 times per day after cleansing. If the mixture feels too strong on the skin, you can dilute it to your liking.
Lemon Toner
This affordable and easy to make toner is perfect for oily and acne prone skin. Lemon is a natural astringent which can kill acne causing bacteria, strip skin of excess oils and even tighten large pores.
Directions – Use the ratio of 1:2 of fresh squeezed lemon juice to water. Add it to a clean spray bottle and spritz onto face 1 to 2 times per day after cleansing.