Showing posts with label oatmeal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oatmeal. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Homemade Care for oily skin


Mask for oily skin with dilated pores and prone to pimples

Mix a spoon of ground pansies, a spoon of powdered horsetail, a teaspoon of fresh yeast with boiled water. Put gauze moistened in warm boiled water on your face, take off after about 20 minutes. Wash the leavings with toner.



Astringent mask for oily and combination skin 

Rub a spoon of ground oatmeal, a spoon of powdered horsetail with boiled water. Add a few drops of lemon and cranberry juice. Wash the mask after 15 minutes.




Whitening mask for oily and combination skin

Mix a spoon of fresh cucumber juice with a little fresh yeast. Wash after 15 minutes.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Natural acne treatment

Mint for Acne

Peppermint is preferable to spearmint as a medicinal herb because it contains menthol. But if you can't find peppermint or aren't sure which type of mint they have at the market, use whatever is available. Peppermint is easy to grow in most climates; consider growing your own supply.
Crushed mint as an herbal acne remedy.

Method
Take a handful of mint leaves and crush them thoroughly with a mortar and pestle.
Rub the leaves and juice on affected skin and leave for 5-10 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
Repeat as often as desired to alleviate pain and inflammation.

Why It Works
Peppermint contains menthol which is a natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory.

Oatmeal for Acne

Method 
Cook a single serving of plain oatmeal as you would for eating.
Add approximately ¼ cup honey and mix thoroughly.
Allow to cool.
Apply to face, avoiding the eye area.
Leave for 10-20 minutes. Do not leave it on too long or it will become difficult to remove.

Why It Works
The oatmeal cleanses pores by absorbing oil and exfoliating the skin. Honey eases application and serves as a skin toner.




Lemon juice for acne

Method
Mix equal parts lemon juice and rose water.
Apply directly to skin. You might feel an initial sting from the lemon juice.
Rinse after 15-30 minutes.

Why It Works
Lemon juice is a natural astringent and mild antibacterial agent. Rose petals, from which rose water is made, also have antibacterial properties. It is a also a skin toner and helps to mitigate the rather harsh, acidic quality of straight lemon juice.

Precautions
Be careful of exposing your skin to direct sunlight if you have been using lemon juice on your face. Also, though a strong reaction is unlikely, do not continue this treatment if it irritates your skin.



Monday, October 4, 2010

Skin Whitening Mask with Kiwi

Not only delicious to eat, the kiwi is effective for skin beauty. The content of vitamin E in the diet kiwi moisturizes the skin layer on the skin to lighten and smooth.
Kiwi, can vitamin E protect cells and membranes of collagen damage caused by ultraviolet light to prevent. The high content of vitamin E and other nutrients.

Kiwi Health
Some of the benefits of kiwi to health:
• It has vitamin C is very large
Kiwi contains 100 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. Although oranges have more vitamin C 54 mg per 100 grams. This means that the content of vitamin C in kiwifruit juice equal 2.
• Rich in antioxidants
the polyphenols, carotenoids and enzymes to form antioxidants that prevent free radicals that enter the body. The result is healthier body and helps prevent many diseases.
• contains lutein and beta-carotene
the benefits of lutein and beta-carotene (vitamin A) is to maintain eye health. Therefore, eating kiwi, visual function can be well maintained.
• contains potassium
Potassium works to keep the heart healthy. Kiwi can also help reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol and blood sugar control.
• Eliminate digestive problems
Kiwi can help with digestive problems. Irregular bowel movement or inflammation can be overcome by regular consumers.

Here are the recipe sniper beauty masks from kiwi:
1. for dry skin
How: Mix 1 tablespoon kiwi juice with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 egg yolk. Spread over the face. Let stand 15 minutes. Clean with a sponge and feel the benefits. In addition to traffic, this mask can help to soften the skin.

2. for all skin types
How: Mix a kiwi, mixed with 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon almond oil and one cup of carrots, which are crushed. Mix all ingredients until a smooth paste. Apply to face and let it dry. Clean by washing your face with cold water.

3. for oily skin
How: Put ½ kiwi, yogurt 15 ml, 5 ml of skimmed milk, 5 ml of copper, 5 ml of fine oatmeal, one drops petite grain essential oil and 1 drop of lavender oil in the blender. Mix all ingredients until the liquid is caution.
Leave the mixture on the face and neck with cotton. Massage gently, rinse and finish with toner and moisturizer. Feel the benefits of herbal mask are able to cool and clean skin. Apply this mask when needed, and shortly thereafter made disposable.
4. for cleansing mask
How: the kiwi to destroy than to confront dab to the face. If the skin feels pinched, squeezed, it means that organic acids in the kiwi were at work. Wash your face after 15 minutes. After cleansing and tonic. Then apply a facial cream, which usually bear. Benefits can be obtained from this herb is able to clean the skin and tightens large pores.

5. for dead skin cells
How to make a mixer for 5-6 strawberries, 1 kiwi, peeled ½ cucumber crush the skin. Mix all ingredients in a thin paste. If too watery, add a teaspoon of oatmeal until it thickens.
Apply to face and neck. Gently massage scrub. Leave for 50-10 minutes. Clean with warm water. Benefits you can get, you can cleanse and refresh skin.