Friday 12 June 2015
YOU TOO CAN FLOURISH
FROM RUBBISH
FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE
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Honey and Coffee Face Scrub
Ingredients
Coffee
– 1 teaspoon
Honey
– 1 teaspoon
Olive
oil – a few drops
Method
Take
some coffee beans and grind them if you don’t have the powdered coffee. After
this, add honey and a few drops of olive oil to it. Mix all the ingredients
together. Apply it and scrub for 3-4 minutes. Wipe it off with a wet cloth. The
scrub will remove all the dead cells from the skin surface.
Fenugreek Seeds Scrub
Ingredients
Fenugreek
seeds – 1 tablespoon
Water
Method
First,
grind fenugreek seeds in a blender and add some water to make a paste. Mix it
and apply on the face while scrubbing. Remove it with the help of wet cotton
pieces. This scrub is great for treating whiteheads and bringing glow to the
face.
Gram Flour Scrub
Ingredients
Gram
flour – 2 tablespoons
Milk
– 1 tablespoon
Honey
– a few drops
Method
Mix
gram flour, milk and honey, and stir well. Wet your face with water and apply
this scrub. With the fingertips, massage for a few minutes. Wash off with water
and apply good moisturizer to prevent dryness. You can also use toner, if
required.
Sandalwood Scrub
Ingredients
Sandalwood
powder – 1 tablespoon
Saffron
– a pinch
Rose
water – 2 tablespoons
Honey
– 1 teaspoon
Lemon
juice – ½ tablespoon
Method
Take
sandalwood powder in a bowl. Pour saffron, rose water, honey and lemon juice in
the powder. Mix well to get a paste. Apply it on the face and exfoliate by
scrubbing. Wash off the face after 10-15 minutes. You can observe the results
within a few weeks if this scrub is used frequently.
Coconut Oil Scrub
Ingredients
Powdered
sugar – 2 teaspoons
Salt
– 1 teaspoon
Coconut
oil – 2 teaspoons
Honey
– a few drops
Method
Blend
all the ingredients properly. Apply this smooth and greasy scrub on your face
and neck. Then massage well and remove it after a few minutes. The gorgeous
face will get you so many compliments.
Pomegranate Facial Scrub
Ingredients
Pomegranate
juice – 2 teaspoons
Honey
– 1 teaspoon
Sugar
– 2 teaspoons
Olive
oil – a few drops
Method
Mix
all the ingredients. Apply the mixture on the face and keep scrubbing for a few
minutes. Finally, rinse off your face with water.
Ginger root facial
Ginger
root is used to treat digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions and many
other ailments, notes the University of Maryland Medical Centre. Gingerroot has
warming and invigorating properties, which makes it an excellent cleanser for
the skin and face. In fact, ginger stimulates the skin, increases the blood
flow and provides a warming effect when used to clean the skin. Mix the ginger
with other ingredients when you want to use it as a facial or skin cleanser.
Things
You'll Need
Fresh
ginger root
Honey
Vegetable
glycerine
Liquid
castille soap
Container
with cap
Step
1: Peel and grate 2 tbsp. of fresh ginger root into a small bowl.
Step
2: Add 3 tbsp. of honey to the grated ginger. Homestead.org states that honey has
healing properties for skin, reduces inflammation and helps shed dead skin cells.
It is has antiseptic properties and makes an excellent addition to a gingerroot
facial cleanser. Honey also moisturizes skin and is commonly used in acne facial
cleansers.
Step
3: Pour 1/2 cup of vegetable glycerine into the ginger and honey mixture.
According to Journeyforever.org, glycerine moisturizes the skin and is a
natural emollient. It is frequently used in facial and body soaps, creams and
lotions.
Step4:
Measure out 2 tbsp. of liquid castile soap and put it into the ginger mixture. Stir
the mixture together and pour it into a container or bottle that seals tightly.
Step
5: Pour 1/2 tsp. of the mixture into the palm of your hand and add a few drops
of water, rubbing your hands together. Gently rub your face or skin with the
soap, rinse off with warm water and pat dry. Keep the cleanser away from your
eyes as the ginger may cause irritation.
Chocolate Facial mask
Ingredients:
1
Full-sized Bar of Dark Chocolate
1
Cup Organic Milk
3
Tablespoons Salt
Preparation
Mix
together the cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of salt in a mixing bowl. To melt
the chocolate, use a double boiler. Fill a pot with water and place on the stove.
Place the chocolate into a smaller bowl and place on top of the saucepan but
not into the water. Heat the water and the steam from water will start to melt
the chocolate. Mix the chocolate until melted and creamy. Add the melted dark
chocolate into the milk and salt combo and stir evenly until everything blended
together well. Allow this mixture to cool then apply all over your clean face
and neck and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Gently wash off with warm water and
gentle cleanser. Follow with an oil-free moisturizer.
Benefits:
This
face mask is perfect for anyone suffering from dry skin. The cocoa solids in dark
chocolate are wonderful for moisturizing your skin, as well as the milk.
Together, they are the perfect team to battle your dry flaky skin. The salt
helps to gently exfoliate the dead skin (cellular build-up) from your skin and
neck. Enjoy this mask and notice the glow come back to your skin!
Thursday 11 June 2015
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YOU TOO CAN FLOURISH
FROM RUBBISH
FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE
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Avocado and Oatmeal Scrub
Ingredients
Oatmeal
(grounded) – 2 teaspoons
Avocado
– 1 teaspoon
Honey
– a few drops
Method
Mix
finely grounded oatmeal with avocado. Pour a few drop of honey over it. Mix it
with a spoon until you get a paste-like consistency. Scrub it on the face after
applying evenly. Rinse off with warm water. This scrub will provide moisture,
softness and glow to your skin.
Baking Soda Scrub for Blackheads
Ingredients
Baking
soda – 1 teaspoon
Granulated
sugar – 1 tablespoon
Method
Mix
baking soda and granulated sugar. Pour 2 tablespoons of water in the mixture.
Stir well. Apply the paste on the face and neck excluding the sensitive area
near the eyes. Massage for 3-4 minutes and then rinse off with water. This
scrub is very effective especially for removing blackheads.
Lemon-Honey Face Scrub
Ingredients
Lemon
juice – 1 teaspoon
Olive
oil – 1 tablespoon
Sugar
– 1½ tablespoons
Honey
– 2 tablespoons
Method
Mix
all the ingredients together in a bowl. Scrub well for almost 2 minutes in circular
motion. As soon as your skin feels fresh and clean, rinse off with water.
Coffee, Lavender and Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
Coffee
– 1 teaspoon
Powdered
sugar – 1 teaspoon
Lavender
oil – a few drops
Method
Mix
well all the ingredients to create a paste. Apply it on the clean face and scrub
properly. After some minutes, remove the paste with water to witness healthy
and smooth skin.
Adzuki Bean Scrub
Ingredients
Dried
adzuki beans – ½ cup
Water
Method
Grind
adzuki beans to powdered form. Add sufficient water to create a thick paste.
Remove all the makeup and clean the face properly. Apply this paste and massage
gently. Wash off after 2-3 minutes. Use a toner to remove extra dirt and
impurities.
Pumpkin Pie Scrub
Ingredients
Brown
sugar – 1 cup
Vitamin
E oil – ½ teaspoon
Pumpkin
pie – ½ teaspoon
Coconut
oil – a few drops
Method
To
make this exfoliating scrub, combine brown sugar, Vitamin E oil and pumpkin
pie. Pour a few drops of coconut oil. Mix all these ingredients well to prepare
the scrub. Massage for 2-3 minutes and then wash off with water. It will help
you get beautiful and healthy skin.
Parsley, Lettuce and White Bran Facial
Scrub
Ingredients
Parsley
Lettuce
Oatmeal
– 1 teaspoon
Wheat
bran – 2 teaspoons
Olive
oil – a few drops
Method
Blend
dried parsley and lettuce in a processor. Add wheat bran and oatmeal to it.
Pour a few drops of olive oil and mix all the ingredients well. Apply it on the
face. Keep scrubbing and after some time, clean the face with lukewarm water.
Use this paste twice a week.
Chocolate – Sugar Face Scrub
Chocolate-Sugar-Face-Scrub
Ingredients
Powdered
sugar – 1 teaspoon
Vanilla
extract – a few drops
Cocoa
powder – 1 teaspoon
Almond
oil – a few drops
Method
Mix
powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cocoa powder. Pour a few drops of almond
oil to create a greasy mixture. If you have an oily or combination skin, use
this scrub every alternate day. But if your skin is dehydrated and sensitive,
don’t use it more than twice a week.
Blueberry Scrub
Ingredients
Blueberries
Powdered
sugar – 1 teaspoon
Honey
– 2 tablespoons
Green
tea – ½ teaspoon
Method
Wash
the blueberries and crush them. Add powdered sugar, honey and green tea to it.
Apply this scrub on the face and exfoliate. Remove it after 10minutes with
water. This scrub will add shine to your face.
Tomato – Sugar Face Scrub
Ingredients
Tomato
– 1
Powdered
sugar – 1 teaspoon
Method
Mash
a tomato and add powdered sugar to it. Mix it with a spoon. Remove all the
makeup and clean your face properly. Take some scrub and massage it on your
face slowly for almost 3-4 minutes. Don’t make it too harsh on the skin. Then,
wash off with water.
Wednesday 10 June 2015
YOU TOO CAN FLOURISH
FROM RUBBISH
FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE
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Almond and Honey Scrub
Ingredients
Almonds
– 4 to 6
Honey
– 1 teaspoon
Method
Convert
the almonds in a powdered form by using a blender. Thereafter, pour honey in
the almond powder. Apply it evenly on the face and rinse with warm water after
a few minutes. The ingredients are very beneficial as almonds are very good
lightening agents, and honey will provide smooth and supple skin.
Egg, Sea Salt and Lemon Scrub
Ingredients
Egg
white – 1
Sea
salt – 2 teaspoons
Lemon
juice – ½ teaspoon
Honey
– a few drops
Method
Mix
egg white, sea salt and lemon juice together. Pour a few drops of honey to the
mixture. Apply it on the face and scrub well for 4-5 minutes. After some time,
wash off your face with water. Lemon will reduce the blemishes and remove the
excess oil, revitalizing your skin.
Cucumber Scrub
Ingredients
Cucumber
– 1
Method
This
scrub is the most easiest to make. All you need to do is get a cucumber and
peel it. Then mash it well to create a scrub. Apply it on the face and massage
it in one direction with your fingertips. Remove it completely with the help of
water. The cucumber will provide the required moisture to your skin.
Strawberry, Oats and Lemon Scrub
Ingredients
Strawberries
Oats
Lime
juice
Method
Take
some fresh strawberries and blend them with some oats. Add a few drops of lime
juice to make a smooth paste. Apply it on the face but avoid contact with the
eyes. Scrub continuously for a few minutes to notice the difference. Rinse well
with cold water. To get the best results, use it regularly.
Oats Scrub
Ingredients
Oats
Water
Method
Blend
some oats in a blender to form a powder. Store it in a small container. Mix
water in the powder to form a paste. Apply it on the face, massage well and
then wash it off. Apply moisturizer or cream after the exfoliation. This scrub
cleanses your skin and renders a fresh look.
Sugar and Lemon Juice Scrub
Ingredients
Lemon
juice – 1 teaspoon
Sugar
– 1 teaspoon
Method
Mix
lemon juice and sugar properly. Apply the mixture on the face concentrating on
the forehead. Massage slowly with the wet fingertips. After2-3 minutes, rinse
off with water. You will notice the difference in a few days, if you utilize
this scrub regularly.
Baking Soda and Oatmeal Face Scrub
Ingredients
Oatmeal
(grounded) – 1 teaspoon
Baking
soda – 1 teaspoon
Method
Mix
grounded oatmeal and baking soda. Add a few drops of warm water to make a
paste. Leave this mixture in the bowl for 5 minutes and then apply it on the
face. Massage well and rinse it off completely. This scrub will give you a
glowing and healthy skin.
Oatmeal, Yogurt and Cucumber Scrub
Ingredients
Cucumber
(peeled) – 1
Yogurt
– 1 teaspoon
Oatmeal
– 2 teaspoons
Honey
-1 teaspoon
Method
Cut
the peeled cucumber into slices and blend them. Add yogurt, oatmeal and honey
to it. Mix all these things well to create a paste. Dampen your face with
water. Apply the paste evenly and massage gently. In the end, rinse off with
cold water.