The more I research all the new skincare products and treatments, the more I see a trend of using natural ingredients in the products. This got me to think about how simple and basic some of these recipes are. I found lots of recipes and created some of my own that I like. Here are a few of the recipes I found that I like:
Soothing & Smoothing Toner
1 small cucumber-juice extracted
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
Mix cucumber juice, mint and milk together well
Cucumber is a gentle, soothing astringent, which helps reduce puffiness and has a slight bleaching action which aids in diminishing freckles and age spots as well as in the exfoliation of dead skin cells while the mint and milk cleanses and gently removes dead skin cells.
Revitalizing Cleanser (All Skin Types)
1 slice of peeled apple
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon citrus: lemon, orange
Combine ingredients in food processor until very smooth.
Refrigerate unused mixture for up to 3 days
Apples have vitamins C & A that are good for the skins immunity.
Yogurt has anti fungal and antibacterial properties. Olive oil has vitamin E and helps to hydrate the skin.
Apple zinger Facial Mask (Oily skin that is acne prone)
1 medium size organic apple (grated)
5 tablespoons of organic honey
Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water. Apples have vitamins C & A which are good for the skin's immunity. Honey has enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids that aid in detoxifying and hydrating the skin. Honey is also antiseptic.
I hope you enjoy these recipes. Learn to love the skin you're in '-)
Skinchick
Source: Organic skincare dictionary and skincare resource center
