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Brighten Up Dull and Tired Skin
As we grow older and are constantly exposed to the UV rays of
the sun our skin
starts to appear dry and dull. This is the result of the outside
layer of the skin
getting excessive build up and is not exfoliated on a regular
basis. Build-up is especially noticed after we have spent the
summer in the sun. It's more apparent to
women since we
realize that our make-up doesn't look as fresh and our
foundation begins to fade within a couple of hours. Our make-up
and foundation is actually being absorbed into the accumulated
dead skin cells,
which gives a very tired
and unhealthy look to the skin.
To keep your skin
vibrant and healthy on a regular basis, you must have a regimen
that incorporates exfoliation and nourishing the skin. Your
regular skin care
program does not have to be a department store or drug store
solution. You can prepare an all nature
skin care program
right from your kitchen table and manage to get the same results
if not better results that your store bought product promises.
Exfoliation:
You should exfoliate at least 2-3 times per week (daily is even
better) to keep the skin's healthy glow. One solution for
exfoliating the skin
in an in expensive way is to use sugar. Yes, Sugar! Glycolic
acid which is found in most AHA (alpha hydroxyl acid) products
is from sugar cane. You can benefit from glycolic acid by using
sugar for exfoliation.
Simply mix ½ to 1 teaspoon of sugar in with a small amount of
your favourite skin
cleanser. Wet your face and massage the cleanser/sugar mixture
over your face for 1-2 minutes. Rinse your face with lukewarm
water to remove this mixture and you will instantly feel a
difference in your skin.
Nourish:
Give your skin a
refreshing drink with a simple nourishing facial mask. The
ingredients are powerful and can be found in your kitchen.
Combine one or more main ingredient with a liquid ingredient for
to make a wonderful facial mask. Base your ingredient choices on
the health properties of each item. item.
Base Ingredient:
Honey – It is a humectant (which draws in moisture) and it has
antibacterial qualities that also stimulates and smoothes the
skin.
Mango - Provides natural fruit enzymes which also exfoliates the
skin and the oil
in mangos help moisturize.
Avocado - A naturally rich moisturizer has essential fats and
oils.
Oatmeal – Moisturizing and slightly exfoliating
Liquid Ingredient:
Milk – Enzymes and Lactose acid to exfoliate and milk fat to
condition the skin.
Aloe Vera Gel – Healing and softening.
Egg White – tightening and conditioning.
You will want to follow your treatments with your favourite
hypoallergenic moisturizer. For best results, these treatments
can be done 2-3 times a week to help keep your
skin youthful and
vibrant.
About The Author:
Danielle Sims explored her library of alternative health, herbal
books, and aromatherapy books and created a blueprint for making
her own body wrap formulas at home. Now she offers this
information in an e-book entitled Wrap Yourself Slim: Body Wrap
Expo
http://www.wrapyourselfslim.com
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