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 How You Can Use Your Kitchen to Develop
an All Natural Skin Care Regimen
Author: Glen Jansen
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Today when we want to try out
a skin care product, we immediately think of 'which one will
I buy'. It wasn't that long ago when the only option available
was to make your own skin care treatments. Of course there are
many excellent commercial skin care products who have thousands
of adoring customers. If you wanted something different, something
more holistic or even organic, there are companies who produce
these items as well. What if you wanted to go an even more all
natural route and create your own skin care regimen at home?
Well, obviously, to do that you
would need to manufacture all the skin care products yourself.
A typical skin care regimen consists of first exfoliating your
skin, followed by a nice cleanser. Next, applying a toner helps
really condition and clean the skin. Lastly, a good moisturizer
helps leave the skin smooth and silky. So, knowing that, all
one needs to do is find recipes for each of these steps in the
process. Note: If you prefer an organic option, make sure all
the produce in the following recipes is organic. |
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Home Made Lemon Exfoliator:
Take one lemon and cut in half
and juice it. Save the lemon halves to rub on your elbows, knees
and bottoms of your heels (anywhere you have thick skin). Combine
the lemon juice with 1/2 to 2/3 cups of granulated sugar. Take
this mixture and rub it all over your body while standing in
the tub or shower. Once you have completely rubbed the paste
all over your skin (take care on your face and avoid using it
near your eyes), rinse your body.
Home Made Facial Cleanser:
Take 1 cup of roll oats or oatmeal
and add it to a blender. Process it for a few seconds to soften
the flakes. Do not process it to a powder. In a bowl, add the
processed oats and 1 tablespoon of granulated salt or sugar.
To this mixture, add 1/4 cup of farina. To use it, splash your
face with lukewarm water. With your wet fingers, take the mixture
from the bowl and rub it on your skin. Take care not to stretch
the skin and remember to be gentle. Rinse with splashes of lukewarm
water. Do not use every day.
Home Made Apple Toner:
This is a very simple toner recipe.
Take 1 apple. You may want to experiment with different varieties
till you find the one that suits you best. Start with perhaps
a green apple, like a Granny Smith. Remove the core and skin
of the apple. Place the apple, chopped into quarters, into a
blender with 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Puree the mixture.
Gently spread the mixture all over your face and let it rest
for 12 to 15 mins. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and gently
pat your skin dry.
Home Made Moisturizing Cream:
Take a ripe avocado and slice
it in two lengthwise. Remove the pit and discard. Take only half
the avocado and place in a glass bowl. To that, add 1 to 1.5
tablespoons of wheat germ oil. Mix this well. Apply it to your
skin and let it set for 15 to 20 mins. Rinse it off with lukewarm
water.
Forget the pharmacy, you can
make your own skin care regimen with house hold items you may
already have in your kitchen. If you have problems with your
skin such as sensitivity or allergic reactions, make sure to
test the recipes using a small area first before applying to
the rest of your skin. If you truly have a serious skin condition
you may need to consult with your local or online dermatologist
for advice and treatment.
Taking care of your skin early on in your life is the best way
to prevent premature aging of your skin. Our goal is to provide
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