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How skin ages? - Anti Age Skin Care

Deep wrinkles, lines, discolorations, rough texture,
dryness, slackness - if you have not already guessed,
we are describing the changes you may see as your skin ages.

Why does skin change at all? As we mature, the cells
that make up our bodies replace themselves more slowly.
In skin's case, epidermal cells that once took 28 days to replace
themselves may now take 30 or 32 days,
leaving skin with a dull finish and a rough texture. The shape of
these cells also changes, which makes them less able to
form the flat, unbroken layer necessary to protect against water loss. This leads to the dryness associated with age. Furthermore, the epidermis grows thinner - in some people it may become almost transparent.

Your skin may appear more wrinkled when it is dehydrated,
but you will be glad to know that dry skin does not lead
to permanent wrinkles.

In our older years, sun exposure may manifest
itself in surprising ways: as dark tan or brown age spots on the arms,
hands, neck or face. This is because the cells that create
melanin do not function efficiently with age. In addition,
older skin is more subjective to allergic reactions and sensitivities
than younger skin because it is less capable of defending itself
against irritants, so pink blotches and rashes may also appear.

Beautiful Puffy Eyes

Tips for beautiful Puffy Eyes
Puffy eyes are caused by lack of sleep, too much alcohol, salt or caffeine, and genetic predisposition. Fortunately, many remedies are readily available. Here follows some effective tips to maintain your puffy eyes
• If you have an important day coming up and you want to be sure that your eyes won't be puffy, you can use several of these measures the day before:
• Avoid alcohol and salt.
• Be sure to get a good night's sleep.
• Do not apply cream moisturizer around your eyes at bedtime. Rather, use a gel-formula eye moisturizer, which will help firm and tighten the area and thereby reduce swelling.
• Fill the sink with ice cubes and cold water, then dunk your face in for 30 seconds or as long as you can stand it.
• Apply makeup to conceal the puffiness and draw attention away from the problem area. First, apply concealer around the entire eye area (lash line to brow bone too) and set it with powder. You can apply any eye shadow you desire to your eyelid and a dark liner to your upper lash line. Avoid putting mascara or eyeliner on bottom lashes.
• Place chilled tea bags or sliced cucumbers over your eyes.
• Eye mask
--Grate 1/4 of a apple and a small raw potato and combine. Apply mixture to eyes for 15 minutes, cover your eyes with a warm washcloth and relax with some soothing music.
• Place chilled teething rings on eyes to reduce puffiness and give you a wide awake appearance.
• Juice a cucumber. Apply drops to eyes for a cooling and soothing eye treat. Store excess in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• For puffy and swollen eyes, make a wet compress of 4 Tbsp. freshly grated raw potato. Place on the eyes for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with cold water.
• To reduce swelling and for bags under the eyes, brew a cup of strong rosehip tea. Soak 2 cotton balls in the tea or use 2 tea bags, lie down and place over the eyes.
• For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while you rest. Cucumber- Yogurt Eye Smoother and Moisturizer
• 1/2 cup of Chopped Cucumber (skinned)
• 1/4 cup of Plain yogurt
• 1 Egg
• 1 Warm washcloth Mix all of the ingredients until smooth, and apply mixture to closed eyes. Be sure to cover the entire area surrounding eyes. Apply the warm cloth over eyes for 20 minutes. Rinse face with warm water. This mixture will help to relieve puffiness and moisturize your eyes as well. *Mixture must be made fresh for each use.

Smoky eyes

Smoky eyes
have been a big style for quite awhile and there's no sign
this particular trend is dying. Here we show you step-by-step
instructions on how to get the perfect smoky eye.

The key to the perfect smoky eye is proper blending.
You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly.
Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your
eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free.
To do this start with an eyeshadow base (also called "primer").
I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow applicat
ion. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.


Apply eyeliner.
If you're going for a typical black,
brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above
the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye.
If your opting for a jewel-toned eye
(violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple,
blue or deep green liner.


Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom
(a key smoky eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner.
The key is to "smudge it." You can also apply a bit of shadow
to get full smudge effect.


Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a
lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for
my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone.
The moist "mousse" consistency seems to stay on forever.
My favorite colors are taupe and pearl.


Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease.
Now that you have the base and eyeliner on,
it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line, blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.


Finish with several coats of volumizing mascara.
Tried and true mascaras include DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara.
Elle's writer says they are the best volumizers she's tried.

Clean and Tidy & Skin Scrub

Clean and Tidy

This easy-to-blend formula is especially effectual for oily or acne-
prone skin. Parsley, red clover and lavender cleanse and tone the
skin without excessive dryness.

1/8 teaspoon parsley, dried and crushed
1/8 teaspoon clover, dried and crushed or powdered
1/2 teaspoon lavender blossoms, fresh or dried and crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons hot water

Combine ingredients and let stand for 3 minutes. Wet the face with
water and gently wash with the mixture; the natural acids
may cause a slight burning sensation. Rinse with cool water.
Do not use on
excessively sensitive skin.


Skin Scrub

This is good for acne, pimples, and blemishes

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup rice (brown)
1/4 cup comfrey (dried)
1/4 cup oregano (dried)
1/8 cup anise seed
1/2 cup calendula
1-1/2 cups clay
1/4 cup myrrh
1 drop tea tree essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil

Grind and sift all ingredients (except oils) a few times until powdery,

then add oils and stir well. Store in a jar.

To use: add a small amount of water added to a tsp or so of scrub.

ACNE REMEDY & ACNE BLEND

ACNE REMEDY

2 to 3 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 C. boiling water

Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes.
Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball.


Acne Blend

Ingredients:

1 ounce light cold-pressed vegetable carrier oil
(such as apricot kernel).
10 drops lavender essential oil
7 drops tea tree or New Zealand tea tree (Manuka) essential oil
2 drops bergamot essential oil*
1 drops geranium essential oil
or without bergamot:

1 ounce light cold-pressed vegetable carrier oil
(such as apricot kernel).
12 drops lavender essential oil
7 drops tea tree or New Zealand tea tree (Manuka) essential oil
1 drops geranium essential oil

Special Precaution:
*Avoid exposure to the sun for at least 12 hours
after applying this oil since bergamot is a phototoxic oil.
There is a special version of bergamot that you can get called
"bergaptene free" that eliminates the phototoxic properties of the oil.


Directions:
Pour the selected carrier oil into a very clean bottle
(amber glass is best) and then add the essential oils and tightly
close the bottle. Roll the bottle to gently mix the oils for a minute
or two. Apply a small amount to the face, neck or back,
but be certain to avoid the eyes, lips, nostrils and inside the ears.
Gentle roll the bottle before each use to ensure the essential oils
are properly mixed.

Stress Relieving Blends

The below blends can help during times of stress.
When selecting and using oils, be sure to follow all safety
precautions and remember that aromatherapy should not be
used as a substitute for proper medical treatment.

Blend #1

3 drops Clary Sage
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Lavender

Blend #2

2 drops Roman Chamomile
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Vetiver

Blend #3

3 drops Bergamot
1 drop Geranium
1 drop Frankincense

Blend #4

3 drops Grapefruit
1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Ylang Ylang

Blackhead and dead skin fighter

Get 1 Small lemon, sliced

Rub the slice of lemon over your nose
to help dissolve dirt which may be stuck in your pores.

Use the other slices to rub on your elbows and feet,
in a circular motion to exfoliate your skin.

6 EASY FACIAL MASKS

Treat yourself with a luscious homemade facial mask today!

1~Banana, Sour Cream & Honey~

Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour
cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe
off with a damp wash cloth


2~Simple Cornmeal~

Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick
paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and
wash off.

3~Almonds and Berries~

In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon
yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and
allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

4~Easy Avacado~

Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about
20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

5~Apricot Cream~

Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender
or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face
and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

6~Cucumber Yogurt~

Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and
add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Herbal Facial Care

Herbal Mask

1 tablespoon comfrey leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chamomile , chopped
1/2 cup of boiled water
3 tablespoons of yogurt or powdered oatmeal

Infuse the comfrey/chamomile in boiled water.
Cover and steep 10 minutes and strain.
Add yogurt/oatmeal and apply liberally to your face and neck.
Let dry, rinse and apply herbal toner.

Herbal Toner

1 tablespoon vegetable glycerine
1/2 cup of witch hazel
For sensitive skin
use: 1/2 cup of lavender or rose water infusion*

For oily skin
use: 1/2 cup of sage leaves, 1/2 rosemary OR
1/2 cup lemon balm, lemon grass and lemon verbena water infusion*

Combine the herbal water infusion to the glycerine and witch hazel.
Refrigerate after using. After the toner dries , apply a moisturizer.

*To make the infusion boil the herbs in water,
let steep for 10 minutes

Super Tips For Making Home Made Body Scrub

Here are three scrubs that can be created at home:

* Brown Sugar Scrub:
Take one- fourth cup of almond or olive oil,
mix it with a cup of brown sugar. Add few drops of your
favorite essential oil for perfume and your sugar scrub is ready to
be used. Follow it up with a shower and see how you glow.
* Sea Salt Scrub:
Mix sweet almond oil with a cup of sea salt five drops of essential
oil to make this scrub. For essential oil you can make a choice out
of many options like: Lemon grass or lavender or rosemary.
* Coffee Scrub:
Take a couple tablespoons of Spa Facial Clay mix it with 4 oz.
finely ground coffee powder, use water to dilute it. For scent
use a chocolate, orange, vanilla, almond or lemon
scented extract. This is not for your face and neck.

Have fun turning your kitchen items into beauty essentials.
Feel the kind of extra satisfaction it gives as you have prepared the
scrub yourself using pure and natural ingredients devoid of any
artificial chemicals.

Aloe Vera and Clay Anti Aging Face Mask

This natural mask enhances skin rejuvenation giving it a refresh youthful appearance and radiant glow. The clay in this mask nourishes skin with needed minerals, improves the elasticity and cleanses dead cells and other impurities. The honey in this recipe hydrates the skin while aloe Vera soothes, nourishes and improves cell renewal. This is in fact one of the good anti aging skin treatments.

All you need is;

* Aloe Vera gel/liquid = 11/2 tablespoon
* Mud 1 table spoon
* Honey ½ tablespoon
* Essential oil of your choice few drops (optional).

Blend all these ingredients in a bowl to get a homogeneous consistency (some water may be added if the mask is too hard). Apply this for 10 to 15 mionutes then wash away gently. By making it a part of your anti aging skin care regimen you can get a youthful skin within few weeks to months.

Vitamins

Vitamin A:
Necessary for growth, healthy skin, bones and teeth.
Helps maintain good vision, especially in dim light,
and helps body resist infection.

Vitamin D:
Needed for the absorption and utilization of calcium
and phosphorous to promote healthy bones and teeth.

Vitamin E:
Helps retard destruction of vitamin A and ascorbic acid.
Protects red blood cells.

Thiamin (B1):
Promotes the use of carbohydrates for energy and helps
maintain healthy nervous system.

Riboflavin (B2):
Aids in the utilization of protein,
fats and carbohydrates to produce energy and build tissue.
Maintains healthy facial skin and eyes.

Niacin:
Helps cells use oxygen to release energy and aids in the utilization
of carbohydrates.
Right Combination Of Vitamins and Minerals

vitamin, minarels

Right Combination Of Vitamins and Minerals

Pyridoxine (B6):
Aids in the use of protein in the body; promotes normal utilization
of copper and iron; prevents certain forms of anemia.

Cobalamin (B12):
Needed for production of red blood cells in bone marrow;
for building new proteins in the body and for normal functioning of
the nervous tissue.

Folacin or Folic Acid (a B vitamin):
Necessary for the development of red blood cells.
Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Biotin (a B vitamin):
Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Pantothenic Acid (a B vitamin):
Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein to produce
energy. Aids in the synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids and hormones.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C):
Needed for building the material that holds cells together (collagen) and for health of teeth, gums, and blood vessels. Improves iron absorption. Helps resist infection and aids in healing wounds.

Right Combination Of Vitamins

Vitamins have a crucial part in our body’s chemistry processes
but many people fail to see the importance and eventually end
up getting ill or suffering because of their ignorance.
Many people assume that they can take most or all of the
needed vitamins and minerals strictly from their diet,
but this is not always true and it is a process that is different
from one person to another. Vitamins supplements come
as an alternative to a highly balanced diet,
which many of us just can’t keep to.
There are a few basic things that we should know about how to ensure
a good vitamin supply and reduce the chances of falling sick.

The first thing you should be aware of is that each of our bodies is
unique – there are notany two human beings exactly the same.
Because of this it is hard to come up with a precise dosage
of vitamins that you need on a daily basis. Vitamin intake is largely
dependant on your diet.
As many people already know, fruits and vegetables are the best source
for the top vitamins that we need to live a healthy life. They provide good amounts of vitamins A, C, D and E (and several others) that rank highest on the importance scale.

When your body receives fewer vitamins than it needs you will
experience several negative effects, manifested in different forms.
Too little C vitamin, for instance, will lower your defense mechanism
against viral infections; while a lack of the A vitamin can lead to
inferior eyesight. There are several factors that can cause a need for
more vitamins. You may need to help your body out with vitamin
supplements if you are eating erratically or if your main diet is
formed from fast food items or processed foods. Making physical
efforts for long periods of time also puts more stress on your
organism, which, in turn, will demand more resources in order
to restock your energy.

However, vitamin supplements should also be used carefully,
as they can lead to a vitamin overdose. Vitamins A and D, taken alone,
may have serious side effects if they are not
accompanied by other multi vitamin supplements.
Some people respond negatively to higher doses of C and E vitamins.
Calcium, an essential mineral for our bone system,
needs to be accompanied by D vitamin. Otherwise,
the body only keeps a small amount of Calcium and
eliminates the rest. The D vitamin helps your body absorb Calcium
better. Other mineral – vitamin combinations are especially
such as the B6 vitamin and Magnesium.
Tandems such as the ones mentioned above work well together
because each component balances the other by helping the body to make
the most of their presence.

Inadequate amounts of vitamins may lead to a weakened immune system
that is very permissive with viruses, highly increasing your chances
of getting sick. Tiredness, apathy and
low energy levels may also appear when your vitamin balance has been
altered.

Dandruff removal tips at home

Hot Oil Treatment

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Place olive oil and boiling water into large glass bottle or jar with
a lid. You may need to wrap a towel around the bottle to avoid burning
yourself. Shake very well until oil is emulsified. Massage into hair,
taking care not to burn your head.
Put a shower cap or plastic bag over your hair and wrap your head in a
hot towel that has been soaked in hot water then wrung out.
Leave mixture on your hair for 1/2 hour, then shampoo as usual.
Mint Rinse

Boil:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 handful of fresh mint leaves

Strain and pour into a container.
With fingertips, massage solution into the scalp,
let dry without rinsing out.
Daily Dandruff Treatment

• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 2/3 cup cider vinegar

1. Place the herbs in the bowl. Pour in the boiling water.
Cover and allow steeping for 20 minutes.

2. Strain into a plastic bottle, add the vinegar, and shake.
Store in a cool dry place.

Shampoo and rinse the hair thoroughly;
massage a small amount into the scalp.
Between shampoos, massage in a small amount before going to bed.
This can help eliminate dandruff.

Pour vinegar into the hair, massage it into your scalp,
and leave it to dry for a few minutes. Now wash your hair.
Repeat daily until the dandruff disappears, usually within a few days.


Massage your scalp--Use a rubber glove to massage your head
while shampooing in the shower. It will stimulate your scalp and promot
e healthy hair growth.
Here is an extremely simple and effective remedy form dandruff

Apply plain Yogurt to your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes.
Then use a regular shampoo, and your hair is healthy and clean.

Crush 10 aspirin and add them to 1 Tablespoon Shampoo.
Wash hair as usual, massaging the scalp gently.
Let the mixture sit for a minute and rinse.

Instead of shampooing, massage handfuls of baking soda into the hair
and scalp to absorb oil and to loosen dead skin on scalp.
Rinse thoroughly.

Take plain yogurt and mix with 2 tablespoons of soy flour and egg white
and apply. Shampoo after 1 hour.
Do this once in a week for 4 to 5 weeks to get rid of dandruff.

Boil 3 Tbsp dried thyme in 1 cups water for 10 minutes.
Strain and cool. Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair.
Massage into scalp, do not rinse.

Boil 1 ounce each of fresh or dried rosemary and sage in 2 cups
of water. Let steep for 24 hours, then use daily as a hair rinse.

Massage your scalp with carrot juice once in a week to cure dandruff.
Soothing Herbal Hair Rinse (for dandruff problem hair)

Combine equal parts of dried rosemary, comfrey,
witch hazel leaves and nettles to make about a 1/2 cup.
Add mixture to 2 cups of water in a covered pot. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and let steep overnight. Strain.
Shampoo and rinse hair then use herb tea for a final rinse to relieve
itchy, flaky scalp.

Herbal Facial Masks

Herbal Facial Mask (Cleans and Tightens Pores)
• 1 tbs. honey
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. crumbled dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Apply the mixture to your face and neck.
Let dry about 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Roll-Out Scrub (for acne)
WARNING: Very harsh! Use only every third day.

• 1/2 C. oatmeal powder
• 1/8 C. salt
• 1/8 C. farina
• 1/8 C. yogurt

Combine all ingredients except yogurt.
Store the dry ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. To use,
wet your face with plenty of hot water.
Combine a tablespoon of the scrub mixture
with a tablespoon of the yogurt.
Apply to face, rubbing gently with your fingers for about 1 minute.
Rinse face with 20 splashes of hot water. Follow with Lemon Rinse.
Honey Mask(For Oily & Blemished Skin)
Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey into skin.
Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.

Oatmeal Tomato Mask (for blemished skin)
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 T. instant oatmeal or old-fashioned rolled oats

Blend ingredients in a blender until just combined. Apply to skin,
making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas.
Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary.
Leave the mask on for 10 minutes,
then scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
Lemon/Egg Mask (For Oily Skin)
Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white.
Apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes.
Leave on your face overnight or if during the day,
for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Citrus Astringent
• 3 tsp. lemon extract
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
Transfer to a jar and shake well.
Store in the refrigerator, will keep up to 6 months. Tightens pores,
refreshes skin, and helps remove oils from skin.
Facial Mask
• 1/2 of a ripe banana smashed
• 1 tbsp. honey.

Gently massage onto face.
After 15 Minutes, Rinse with warm then cold water.
Soothing Mask
This mask is great for oily skin.

• 1/4 of a tomato mashed (remove skin and seeds)
• 2 tsp. of plain yogurt
• 1 tsp mashed cucumber
• 2 tsp aloe gel
• 3 tsp Oatmeal powder
• 2 mint leaves (crushed).

Mix ingredients together in a bowl,
apply to face and leave on for about 10 minutes.
Rinse with warm water. Try using a warm, damp face cloth to remove.
Strawberry Mask
• 1/2 a cup of natural yogurt
• 3 chopped strawberries
• 1/2 cup of oats

Mix in a blender until smooth.
Put the mask on your face with your fingers and lie back and relax for
15 minutes. And for an extra boost put cucumbers on your eyes and you
'
ll be amazed at the difference!
All Natural Mask
• 1 teaspoon alcohol
• 2 teaspoons of distilled water
• 10 drops of natural lemon juice
• 5 drops of honey
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• Enough corn starch baby powder to mix it into a smooth paste.

Use daily, an hour before bed time. Apply paste to entire face area using cotton ball, or your fingers. Leave on your face for half an hour, then rinse very well with warm water, dry well but without scrubbing. Results should show within one week.
Face Cleanser
• Mix 2tbsp. finely ground oatmeal
• 2tbsp. wheat bran
• 2tbsp. honey

Now mix in enough olive oil or apple cider vinegar
to form a soft paste. Rinse face with warm water.
Then apply cleanser. Gently massage face for 5 minutes.
Then rinse again with warm water and then rinse with cold water.

Blackheads & Blemishes

Blackheads & Blemishes

Heat honey slightly and apply to face,
tap face gently with your fingers.
Wash honey off with warm water then rinse with cool water.
A bit of wheat germ may be added to the honey before applying.
Blackheads

To loosen and cleanse blackheads, make a paste of oatmeal,
honey and an egg white.
Apply to the skin, massage for 10 minutes then rinse with tepid water.

Honey-Wheat Germ Scrub Mask (to get rid oily skin of blackheads)

• 2 T. honey
• 2 T. wheat germ (NOT toasted)

Heat honey and slightly; add wheat germ.
Mix thoroughly.
Apply to face and rub gently over affected areas for 3 to 4 minutes.
After rubbing, leave mixture on face for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with
30 to 40 splashes of very hot water. Use for a week or 10 days - less
if skin improves rapidly.

Home made Toner

Egg White Toner

Clean face thoroughly using any natural cleanser.
Apply raw egg whites to the skin and leave on for at least 15 minutes.
Wash off with tepid water.
Follow with Deodorizing Foot Powder

• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 2-10 drops of your favorite essential oil

Mix baking powder and oil in a plastic bag, shake well.
Allow to dry. Break up any clumps that may have formed.
Dust feet regularly with the powder and add a teaspoon in the shoes
overnight.
Lemon Toner

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup distilled water
• 2/3 cup witch hazel

Combine all ingredients.
Pour into a clean bottle or decorative cosmetics container.
Shake well before using. Apply with a clean cotton ball.
Pine Toner
• 2 cups fresh pine needles
• 1 cup distilled water
• 1/2 cup witch hazel

Place pine needles in small saucepan with distilled water.
Bring water to boil.
Allow water to cool completely then strain and discard pine needles.
Add witch hazel and stir well.
Pour into a clean bottle or decorative capped container.
Apply to skin with a cotton ball. Store in a cool dark place.
Lemony Lavender Toner
• 3 drops lemon oil
• 3 drops lavender oil
• 3 teaspoons of distilled water

Use a soft cotton ball to massage mixture into the skin after
cleansing. Follow with a moisturizer if desired.

Smooth Skin Acne Treatments

Facial Scrub
• 1 small bar baby soap, grated
• 2 c. oatmeal, blended into powder
• 1 small pkg. blanched almonds, blended with the oatmeal

Mix these items. Put in tightly sealed jar.
Use 1 tsp to scrub face or 2-3 Tbsp in bath.
Apple Cider Acne Treatment
Make a face pack of bran plus baking soda and water.
Mix into a paste, and apply to the face, leaving on for 15
Rinse with solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water.

Strawberries and Cream Astringent (for oily or blemished skin)
• 1 handful strawberries
• 1 heaping T. heavy cream

Mash strawberries by hand or in a blender.
Add heavy cream and mix well.
Spread thickly on face and neck (a shaving brush is handy for this)
and let your skin benefit for 10 minutes.
Tissue off, then splash face and neck with cool water.
Plum Mask (for blemished, oily skin)
• 6 plums
• 1 tsp. almond oil

Boil the plums; cool. Mash plums with almond oil.
Sage Astringent
• 4 Tbsp dried sage
• 4 Tbsp vodka
• 1/4 tsp borax
• 3 Tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops glycerin or honey

Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain.
Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the sage vodka and glycerin.
Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use.

Smooth Skin Acne Treatments

Facial Scrub
• 1 small bar baby soap, grated
• 2 c. oatmeal, blended into powder
• 1 small pkg. blanched almonds, blended with the oatmeal

Mix these items. Put in tightly sealed jar.
Use 1 tsp to scrub face or 2-3 Tbsp in bath.
Apple Cider Acne Treatment
Make a face pack of bran plus baking soda and water.
Mix into a paste, and apply to the face, leaving on for 15
Rinse with solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water.

Strawberries and Cream Astringent (for oily or blemished skin)
• 1 handful strawberries
• 1 heaping T. heavy cream

Mash strawberries by hand or in a blender.
Add heavy cream and mix well.
Spread thickly on face and neck (a shaving brush is handy for this)
and let your skin benefit for 10 minutes.
Tissue off, then splash face and neck with cool water.
Plum Mask (for blemished, oily skin)
• 6 plums
• 1 tsp. almond oil

Boil the plums; cool. Mash plums with almond oil.
Sage Astringent
• 4 Tbsp dried sage
• 4 Tbsp vodka
• 1/4 tsp borax
• 3 Tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops glycerin or honey

Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain.
Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the sage vodka and glycerin.
Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use.