Home Remedies for Skin Care:)

Today, I thought we could talk about simple home remedies that work incredibly on the skin. Often, I get asked questions regarding things that we can do at home that are effective and low cost. I have many suggestions for you so this particular post will grow. I invite you to share your home skin care solutions with me as well. I believe that great skin care products do not have to cost an arm and a leg. I have found great savings and results with some of the following skin care solutions. (Please note that I will post the recipes for some of these solutions on another post)

1. Try using rosewater and glycerin as a toner. It is nourishing, protective, and aromatherapeutic. You can make your own or pick up a bottle at your local natural food store.
2. Use Vitamin E and Coconut oil to combat fine lines and wrinkle, free radicals, use as extra sun protection, and humectify your skin in one simple step. I buy mine at my local natural food store. There are brands that have both vitamin E and coconut oil already mixed for me. Make sure that the vitamin E is in its natural alcohol state instead of in an acetate state. It is said to work better and your skin can assimilate it much faster. Use at night on your face and during the day on your body.
3. The anti-inflammatory properties of evening primrose oil yield great benefits for people with dry, itchy skin, rosacea, acne, and eczema. It decreases redness and inflammation. It also tones the skin, helps to diminish scars, and promotes a natural glow.
4. Do you have puffy eyes? Dark circles? I take cotton rounds and immerse them in a mixture of lavender essential oil, rose absolute essential oil, witch hazel, and water. Put them in the refrigerator and keep them in there for freshness and to keep them cold. Use them once a day over your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Awesome results and wonderful aromatherapy.
5. For a great eye make up remover, mix 1 tablespoon of canola oil, 1 tablespoon of castor oil, and 1 tablespoon of light olive oil. It works incredibly!
6. For a great cure for chapped lipsmix 1/2 teaspoon of glycerine or honey, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of castor oil. Spread mixture on lips and leave over night. Enjoy smooth, soothed lips in the morning when you wake.
7. To tighten pores combine 3-5 drops of lemon juice and 1 egg white. Mix together, spread over face, and leave on for 20 minutes.
8. For an awesome mask, combine2 tablespoons of honey, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of chamomile leaves, and 1 teaspoon of finely chopped mint. Apply and leave it on for 20 minutes. Enjoy revitilized skin!
9. For a scrub, mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds or cornmeal, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Cleanse your skin and then apply the scrub. Rub gently in circular motion throughout your face.
10. A wonderful exfoliating mask is the milk mask. Cheap and quick. Damp cotton wool with milk and rub all over your face.

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