If one wanted to flaunt it and look their best, they need look no further, because great looks begin with great skin, and great skin is all about good skin care. Perhaps the most commonly used remedy was the usage of natural skin care recipes. These off the shelf products available in a wide range of brand and budget cater to every tone, texture and nature of skin – be it oily, dry, cracked, sensitive etc.,
To give one more insight into what goes into that skin care, some of the recommended natural skin care recipes are mentioned below:
If you are comfortable with external application of creams, then a Facial Mask is something worth an attempt. A number of combinations go into the making of a facial mask, depending on one’s requirement. It is the application of a tick cream to that helps rejuvenate the skin tissues and bring about that radiant glow on the face. Facial masks can be picked up from any store or medical centre off the shelf or if you are experimentive enough you could churn out an indigenous mask from the very things available in your kitchen. For a very simple home remedy available generally applicable to all kinds of skin, 1 egg yolk mixed with a 1 teaspoon of honey and olive oil. If you have an oily skin then you may want to avoid the use of olive oil and replace it with shredded apple instead. Another easy to make natural skin care recipe would be to take ¼ cup of shredded apple, add a teaspoon of honey to it, along with a teaspoon of fresh milk and oatmeal. The combination needs to be mixed well and applied onto one’s face. After 15 minutes, cleanse the face with warm water and pat it dry.
Toners are one of the types of facial washes that do much more than the usual facials. They clean out the deep seated collection of dirt particles and clear the blocked pores to enable the skin glow and helps one possess a healthier feel and look. While applying the toner, one should ideally use a cotton ball or pad. The application can be wiped away after 10 – 15 minutes. You could try this: You could combine one half cup of witch hazel with 1/8 cup of white vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon of mint extract. This concoction should thereafter be put in a bottle and shaken well. This toner can be applied to the face followed by a moisturizer for great results!
A Moisturizer is used to make good the water content deficiency in the skin. The ingredients in a moisturizer enable hydration and suppleness to the skin. One could try this all natural deep root moisturizer: Take 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter add 2 tablespoons of emulsifying wax and 1 tablespoon of beeswax; this solution should be melted over low heat while you ensure it is being stirred constantly. After this has cooled, add 4 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of almond oil. The resultant of this moisturizer, smoothen and glistens the skin, removing the greasiness.
The usage of a body scrub enables the removal of all dead skin cells leaving the tone of the skin, soft and smooth. To obtain a refreshing body scrub, try this: Take a cup of sugar and add ½ cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of grated grapefruit skin to the mixture. This mixture requires to be blended well after which it should be moved to a small jar like container and kept aside for between 2 to 4 hours or preferably overnight. Once this is done, and before use, shake the jar well. Scoop out 1 teaspoon of body scrub into dab it onto your palm. This has to be diluted with a little water. This mixture should then be applied and rubbed all over the body, specifically in areas elbows, heels etc. A steam water bath is suggested after this treatment and then the body should be patted dry.
If you are looking at economy in the maintenance of skin, you could achieve fantastic results only by adopting these indigenous, cost effective methods of treatment.
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