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Showing posts with label Cleansing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cleansing. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 January 2014

DIY Natural Cleansers for Dry, Oily & Normal Skin


Every morning and evening we wash our faces, hoping to rid ourselves of any 
potentially harmful substances that have come in contact with the surface of our precious skin. It’s important to know that we’re cleansing our skin with the 
best possible ingredients, which is one of the main reasons I love making my
 own beauty products.  Not all skin is created equal, though, so today I have 
recipes for three different cleansing concoctions: one for dry skin, one for oily
 skin, and one for normal skin.




First up: Dry Skin. Wintertime, hot showers, air conditioners & heaters ar
often the culprit for skin that lacks moisture. The base for this cleanser is
plain yogurt, which, apart from its natural cleansing properties, is full of 
protein to soften your skin. It’s also a bit acidic, so it acts as an exfoliator,
removing unwanted dead cells from the surface of your skin. Honey acts as
a humectants, drawing moisture into your skin and keeping it there, as olive 
oil adds further moisture. Apples give your skin vitamins A, B, and C, as well 
as a dose of antioxidants to keep you looking fresh.





Next up: Oily Skin. For those whose skin tends to be on the oily side, 
let lemon and oatmeal be your new friends. Lemon acts as an astringent 
as well as a disinfectant, killing any bacteria that may otherwise cause 
breakouts, while oatmeal exfoliates the skin, absorbing excess oils in the 
process. Honey will restore moisture into your skin, balancing out any 
dryness that could have been caused by the lemon.




Finally, Normal SkiFor those whose skin tends to be somewhere in 
between dry and oily, this cleanser is for you. The yogurt and cucumber 
nourish and clear your skin without drying it, while the mint adds a 
pleasant soothing experience.



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Monday, 13 January 2014

Facial at home







Facials are an important part of our skincare regimen, but going to the spa every month can get a little pricey! We shouldn’t neglect our skin just because we can’t make those trips to the spa. Here is a step by step way to do an at-home facial, in between spa treatments!

  • Cleanse: You want to begin your at home facial by cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser. This can be a  Milk facial cleanser, which won’t strip your skin of it’s natural oils but will remove makeup. You want to make sure you work the cleanser on your skin in circular motions for about a minute.

  • Steam: Take a bowl of water and microwave until you see the water is warm enough to let off steam. Put a towel over your head and your face a comfortable distance from the bowl. This will open pores.

  • Exfoliate: This will remove dead skin cells, and buffing away dead skin will keep your pores from clogging which keeps acne under control. We recommend All natural homemade facial scrub or PMD.




  • Facial Mask: Follow with a face mask. This can vary depending on your skin type. If you have acne prone skin, you can benefit from a raw honey mask.. You can also use an avocado mask, If you want to get fancy, we recommend french rose clay. Leave your mask on for about 10min, and rinse with warm water. Masks are used to moisturize, detoxify, increase circulation and replenish nutrients.

  • Toner: This step will tighten pores and balances skin PH. Apply with a cotton ball all over the face.

  • Serum: Finally apply a serum on your kin. Serums come in oil or gel form, they will penetrate the skin more than a moisturizer, and provide skin with powerful antioxidants and nourishing vitamins. Some examples are Argan Oil. Find a face oil that’s a good match for your skin and you will see instant results!

  • Moisturizer: If your skin is dry you will need to apply a moisturizer after the serum. The vitamins in Goat milk facial moisturizer regenerates, softens, and soothes your skin’s surface, acts as an anti-inflammatory that sustains healthy skin tissue, and contains nutrients essential for healthy skin cell development and maintenance.
Hope you try!