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FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE

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Apple Mask

1 cored apple cut into quarters

2 tablespoons of honey

½ teaspoon of sage

Chop up the apple quarters in a food processor. Add the honey and sage and then refrigerate for about 10 minutes. Lightly pat the mixture onto the face until the honey feels tacky. Leave it on the skin for 30 minutes and then rinse the face mask off with cool water.

Peach Facial

1 medium peach

1 tablespoon of honey

Oatmeal (as needed)

Take the peach and cook it until it is soft. Mash the cooked peach using a fork. Next, add the honey and enough oatmeal until the mixture is thick. Apply the mask to the skin and let it sit on the skin for about ten minutes. Rinse off the peach facial masque with cool clean water.

Banana Fruit Facial Mask Recipe

2 ripe medium bananas

Honey

Mash the ripe bananas with a fork and avoid over mashing. Too much mashing will cause the banana mixture to become runny. Add about one tablespoon of honey. Smooth the mixture over the skin and leave it on for approximately ten minutes. Follow with a cool clean water rinse and gently pat dry the face.

Grape Facial Mask Recipe

1 cup of green grapes

1 teaspoon of honey or 1 egg yolk

Crush the green grapes into a pulp. Next, add the honey or egg yolk (which ever is desired). Place the mixture on dampened skin for 15 minutes and then rinse off. This mask is ideal for faces that have been exposed to too much sun.

Strawberry Mask

½ cup of very ripe strawberries

¼ cup cornstarch

Mix the strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste. Apply the facial mixture to the face. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Avocado Fruit Mask Recipe

¼ of a ripe avocado

½ cup of buttermilk

1 egg yolk

Beat the egg yolk and blend in the mashed avocado and buttermilk. Apply to the face and leave it on for five minutes. After the five minutes, spread on a little more of the facial mask mixture. Leave on for an additional five minutes. Rinse the face with warm water.

Banana, Milk and Oats Face Scrub

Ingredients

Ripe banana – 1

Milk – 1 tablespoon

Oats – 2 tablespoons

Method

First of all, mash the banana in a bowl and pour milk in it. Thereafter, add oats to it and prepare a paste. Apply this mixture evenly on the face and neck. Massage gently for almost 3-4 minutes to remove the dead skin. Rinse well with lukewarm water to get the best results.

 

Orange, Honey and Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

Orange juice – 3 tablespoons

Honey – 1 tablespoon

Sugar – 1 cup

Olive oil – a few drops (optional)

Method

This is a great homemade scrub especially for tanned skin. Pour honey and sugar in orange juice. You can also add a few drops of olive oil. Mix these ingredients well. Apply all over the face and scrub in circular strokes. If you want the best outcome, then use this scrub twice a week.

Kiwi Scrub

Ingredients

Kiwi – 1

Sugar – 2 teaspoons

Sunflower oil – a few drops

Method

Kiwis rid your facial skin of oil. Firstly, take a kiwi and peel it properly. Mash the kiwi well and add sugar to it. Pour some drops of sunflower oil to the mixture. Apply it on your face and neck while scrubbing. Wash it after 2-3minutes. Apply toner and moisturizer in the end.

 

Apple and Oatmeal Scrub

Ingredients

Apple – 1

Oatmeal – 1 tablespoon

Honey – a few drops (optional)

Method

At first, cut an apple into small slices. Put them in a blender along with oat meal to create a paste. Apply and massage the paste all over your facial skin for exfoliation and extra glow. Wash it after 5-10 minutes. You can add some drops of honey in the mixture if you want.

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FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE

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Cucumber is an astringent that tightens the skin, while chamomile, green tea and aloe Vera soothe, nourish and reduce puffiness.

You’ll need the following to get started:

1 cucumber, peeled & seeded,2 oz steeped chamomile tea, 2 oz steeped green tea, 1 package unflavored gelatin,1 oz aloe Vera gel

Puree the cucumber until it resembles a paste. Strain it, reserving the juice. Then combine the chamomile tea, green tea and gelatine in a small saucepan, stirring over low heat until the gelatine dissolves. Remove from heat and transfer to a small glass bowl. Add cucumber juice and aloe vera gel to the glass bowl; mix well. Refrigerate for about 25 minutes. The mixture will begin to thicken. Spread mixture over face and neck, leaving on to dry for approximately 20minutes.Peel mask off and rinse with warm water.

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FACIAL RECOVERY WITH GARBAGE

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Onion that found in every kitchen is also very useful in skin care. It is used as a natural skin care product in many homemade recipes to protect our skin with acne, pimple, to remove face spots and many more skin disorders.

In this part, I will tell you two very effective recipes of homemade skin care to control acne or pimple.

Use of onion as facial mask for acne or pimple

Take two tablespoon of fresh onion juice in a glass bowl.

Add pulp of minimum 10 boiled plums in it.

Add 2 tablespoon of almond oil.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of rose water in it.

Mix all the ingredients well and you are ready to use the mask.

Wash your face and apply this mask on your face giving a gentle massage on skin and leave for 20 minutes and rinse with water.

Another facial mask for acne treatment

Take 2 tablespoon of fresh onion juice in a glass bowl.

Add 2 tablespoon of cucumber juice in it.

Add 1 well beaten egg yolk in it.

Add one tablespoon of olive oil in it.

Now mix all the ingredients well. Now wash your face with lukewarm water and apply this mask on your face giving a gentle massage on your face skin and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

These facial masks are very useful to nourish, clean and hydrate your face skin.

For better result apply these home treatments at night before going to bed. It gently exfoliates your skin and clears it by removing dead skin cells, all the impurities and unblocks the clogged skin pores. It is also very useful and effective home treatment to fade out your ugly dark face spots or to remove skin tan or blemishes from your face. If you follow these homemade skin care treatment regularly, it will protect and cure your acne or pimples. It will also improve your face skin tone.

You may not be aware that onion is actually excellent for skin glowing. The humble vegetable is packed with Vitamins A, C and E. This group of vitamins, together known as anti-oxidants, helps in fighting against the damage caused by the harmful UV rays. They also help in protecting against free radical damage which is responsible for premature aging. Onion is also a powerful antiseptic which can shield your skin from acne-causing bacteria and other skin infections.

Eating raw onions every day can be very helpful in promoting skin health. But if the lingering smell of onions bothers you so much that you just cannot consume them raw, make sure that you at least never over-cook them. Heat can destroy many of the beneficial phytonutrients present in onions, ultimately, making it less virtuous. Try to incorporate onions in your diet by having them in a salad or by even preparing dishes keeping it as the main ingredient.

Onions not only help in purifying blood but also supply the body with flavonoids. Flavonoids help Vitamin C in its important functions. Research has proven that Vitamin C is essential for keeping skin healthy and glowing.

Moreover, the anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of onions help a great deal in skin conditions like acne. Hence, make them a part of your everyday diet for miraculous results.

Applying onion can be just as beneficial as eating it.

Onion and milk facial pack

To prepare your own onion face mask, combine together 2 tablespoons gram flour, 1 1/2 tablespoon freshly extracted onion juice, a pinch of nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon milk.

Mix all the ingredients to form a thick paste.

In case, the pack becomes too thick, add extra milk to createthe desired consistency. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the paste if the smell of onions is too offensive for you.

Apply the pack evenly to your face and neck after cleansing.

Allow the pack to remain for 15-20 minutes or until it dries completely. Dab some milk and begin removing the pack by massaging in gentle circular movements.

This pack not only exfoliates dead skin cells but also renders skin lightening benefits. The anti-microbial properties of onions also help fight against acne.

Massaging with fresh onion juice can be very useful in increasing blood circulation. This massage would improve the over-all appearance of your skin by giving your face a more youthful and radiant appearance.

For the massage, mix together equal quantities of onion juice and fresh yogurt. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to give the mixture a pleasant aroma.

Massage your entire face in gentle circular movements using the mixture.

Do the massage for 10-15 minutes every day for best results.

The phytonutrients and anti-oxidants present in onion will help provide deep nourishment to your skin while also helping in removing skin impurities. Onion juice is also excellent for getting rid of dark spots and pigmentation. The lactic acid present in yogurt further magnifies the benefits rendered by onion juice.

Follow all these suggestions regularly and make onions a crucial part of your life, diet and skin care. Healthy, beautiful and glowing skin is guaranteed!

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