Monday, October 25, 2010

Black Plum Bountiful Moisturizer


BLACK PLUM BOUNTIFUL MOISTURIZER (NORMAL-TO-DRY SKIN)

Not only are plums a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C, they also contain the important nutrient potassium and fiber. Vegetable oil is a great moisturizer for dry skin.


3 ripe dark plums
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sour cream

Preparation
Skin the plums, then cut them in half and remove the pits. In a food processor or blender, add the plums, oil and sour cream. Blend until creamy smooth.

Application
Apply this to your face every morning and evening after cleaning. Splash with warm water and pat dry.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Eye Remedies

TIRED EYES

To rejuvenate your eye after a long day, fill a large bowl with water and add 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Soak your face in the water, opening and closing your eye several times. Soak clean cotton balls in green tea and swipe them over closed eyes.

PUMPKIN EYE MASK
Peel and seed a slice of pumpkin. Cook it in 2 cups of water until soft, then mash it and add 1 teaspoon of honey. Place inside clean gauze, then place over your eyes and relax for 20 minutes.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New Life is Growing

New life is growing inside your body. This miraculous event brings about hormonal changes that affect your hair, nails and skin. When I was pregnant with my son, I learned which foods were the most important for the both of us. Everything I put in, and on, my body went into his little body as well, so I was not going to use any products that contained artificial ingredients!

BABY'S MAMA'S BEAUTIFUL BODY CREAM (PREGNANT CARE)


When you're pregnant, it might seem as if all the moisture has Left your body! This lotion will infuse hydration and healthiness into your dry skin, keeping it soft and supple.

2 small cucumbers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon flour

PREPARATION Peel and chop the cucumbers. In a blender combine the cucumbers, oil, egg yolk and flour. Mix well.

APPLICATION
After showering, apply this cream generously all over the body.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Italian Breakfast Mask

There are things you can do to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
** Too much time in the sun causes real skin damage, which shows up later in your life as deep lines or, worse, melanoma. When we are young, sometimes we forgot to use sunscreen. Now use a good one!


ITALIAN BREAKFAST MASK (FOR FINE LINES)

2 teaspoons oatmeal (old-fashioned, not instant or steel-cut)
5 teaspoons warm milk
1 teaspoon olive oil

PREPARATION In a small bowl, combine the oatmeal and the milk. Add the olive oil and mix well.

APPLICATION Gently apply this over the face and relax for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Fall Into Beautiful Ageless Skin


The lines on your face are a map of your life. Unless you want plastic surgery, they are not going to disappear. This mask recipe will keep your skin soft and supple.

STRAWBERRY FLOWER MASK (FOR FINE LINES)


1 teaspoon dried lavender
6 ripe strawberries
1 teaspoon corn oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cold cup milk

PREPARATION In a small saucepan, bring the dried lavender and 1 cup of water to a boil. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain. In a small bowl, mash the strawberries. Add the oil, honey and lavender extract. Mix well.

APPLICATION Gently apply this over you face and relax for 15 to 20 minutes. Dipping a clean cotton ball into the cold milk, gently wipe off the mask.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Fall Into Youthful Looking Skin


Throughout history, women have fought the signs of aging. Everyone wants to stay attractive and desirable, no matter her age. But real beauty doesn't have a timeline. I've known young women who were physically pretty but lacked any real inner beauty, and elderly women who share shone with grace and dignity!

For Fine Lines
Depending on your skin type, your lifestyle, and the climate you live in, fine lines can begin to appear even in your late twenties. These recipes contain hydrating foods that will give you a more youthful appearance, and keep those wrinkles from showing up too soon!

PURIFYING YOGURT MASK


1 teaspoon dried chamomile
1 small onion
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon honey

PREPARATION In a small saucepan, bring the dried chamomile and i cup water to a boil. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain and set aside. In a food processor or blender, combine the rest of the ingredients.

APPLICATION
Gently apply over the face and relax for 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with the chamomile tea.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Fall Into Almonds


ALMOND COOL CLEANSER (NORMAL-TO-DRY)

Almonds act as an anti-flammatory, anti-aging skin tonic that softens, nourishes, and soothes skin.




1/4 cup almond milk
2 tablespoons pureed cucumber
1 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION Combine the almond milk, cucumber, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.

APPLICATION Pour a small amount of this onto a clean wet washcloth or sponge. Gently was your face with this every morning and evening. Rinse off with warm water.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Fall Into a Few Herbs!


MIRACLE PARSLEY HONEY MASK (NORMAL-TO-DRY SKIN)

Parsley is an amazing herb for the face! It can reduce swelling and redness, lighten the skin, even the tone, reduce blackheads, and aid in the prevention of wrinkles. Egg yolk and honey are hydrating tonics for women or men with drier skin.

2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon honey

PREPARATION In a blender, combine the parsley and egg yolk and mix well. Add the honey and mix again.

APPLICATION
Apply a thick layer of this to your face and neck and relax for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then apply moisturizer.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The Promise of Change is in the Air

After a hot summer, oily skin must be treated with calming, soothing ingredients that diffuse the redness.

Recap the benefits of the healing pomegranate, along with yogurt hydration and tangy tangerine exfoliation.

GENTLE APPLE OATMEAL CLEANSER

Oatmeal offers gentler cleansing than soap does. Mineral water's high silica content strengthens the cells between the collagen and elastin fibers. Mineral water also plumps the skin and slows the formation of winkles. When it's mixed with the toning and softening effects of apple juice, your skin will stay flawless!

1 tablespoon oatmeal (old-fashioned, not instant or steel-cut)
2 tablespoons apple juice
1/4 cup mineral water

PREPARATION In a small bowl, combine the oatmeal and apple juice. Slowly add the mineral water to create a thick,creamy mixture.

APPLICATION Pour a small amount of this onto a clean wet washcloth or sponge. Gently wash your face and neck every morning and evening. Rinse with warm water.