Sunday 15 May 2011

Natural Face Care

Why do we feel that getting a healthy, glowing skin is a thing in the past? Aren't we allowed to have supple looking skin? The answers to these questions is a definite yes, but few of us actually make it a point to go for it. Busy lifestyles, work and school pressures, stress due to hundreds of deadlines circling around us makes it very difficult to handle a productive skin care routine. However, the solution lies in the way we live. There is no need for us to go an extra mile just to achieve younger looking skin. And fulfilling the wish for a natural face care regime is right in front of us. Just follow the healthy skin tips and home remedies mentioned in the article for a beneficial, natural face care for men and women.

Natural Face Care Tips

You must've seen it on the television and read it in many beauty magazines about following a strict skin care regime. But does that actually work and help you take care of your skin naturally? There are few basic facial skin care tips which should be followed to turn back the hands of time.

    * Drink 10-12 glasses of water and engage in regular exercises. If you have dry skin, make sure to regularly moisturize and hydrate it.
    * Cleanse your face twice a day; purchase natural skin care products appropriate to your skin type.
    * If you smoke, try to cut down and/or quit entirely.
    * Beverages like tea, coffee, and alcohol should be reduced in consumption.
    * Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as there are specific foods good for skin.
    * Try to avoid being in the sun as much as possible; always apply sun screen with high SPF.
    * Never scrub your skin vigorously. Always use gentle massaging strokes.
    * Catch up on your sleep.
    * Once a week, steam your face to help it unclog the pores and rid of dirt, oil, and pollution.

Natural Face Care Recipes

In order to use the best natural face care products, stay away from the harsh chemicals that can be found in store bought moisturizers, ointments, lotions, etc. Check the label and read the ingredients properly before you purchase them. But if wish to save some money and prepare your very own, inexpensive natural face care products, then take a look at the following recipes.

Recipe #1: Take a slice of pineapple and mash it completely in a bowl. Add some orange or lemon juice and wheat flour to it. Mix everything properly till you get a smooth paste. Apply on your dampen face and neck for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse it with lukewarm water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer. Read more on natural moisturizer for face.

Recipe #2: In a bowl, beat one egg white till it starts to become frothy. Place in bowl in the freezer for at least 10-15 minutes. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and grate a tomato in it. Apply this mixture on the skin and leave it for about half an hour. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer. Follow this routine for about a month and find your skin becoming soft.

Recipe #3: Take a tablespoon of honey and mix it with one egg white. Add some grated potato in the bowl and mix everything completely. Apply the smooth paste onto your face and neck for about 20-25 minutes. Let it dry and then wash it with cold water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer.

Recipe #4: In a blender, mix 5 strawberries with one tablespoon of china clay and orange juice. Make a smooth paste and apply on your face and neck. Leave the mask on for about half an hour or till it dries. As you rinse your face and neck, scrub the mask in circular motion. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer.

Recipe #5: Take a bowl, mix in one grated tomato, one tablespoon sandalwood powder, and half tablespoon of china clay. Pour some rose water in it and prepare a smooth paste. Apply on your face and leave it for about 25 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water and see that you're skin has tightened a bit.

Following a regular natural face care routine combined with drinking lots of water, exercise, and protecting skin from the harsh sun, you should soon start to notice positive results. To achieve your goal for healthier skin, the actual journey starts with you.

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