Save the Face: DIY tips

PART I

Saw this posting on fRIENDSTER .. Simple facial tips which we can DIY and save money buying stuff OTC... sounds fun... Must try.. especially weekend coming.. good to Relax, Unwind & Revitalize... Think Dana will like these...
Courtesy of Pixiez@Work

With the blazing heat outside, what better than to pamper yourself with some simple homemade facial recipiesover the weekend! Or your skin needs a quick perk-me-up for the evening? Try these!

The skin loves Vitamin C. It brightens almost immediately after you put it on! Masks that contain fresh oranges, lemons or pineapples revive your skin. These are summer masks that are cool and soothe the skin after a hot dayout!

Adding yogurt is a perfect way to keep you cool. The goodness of Yogurt is endless. Its softening and hydrating properties is perfect for youthful skin. With the wide spectrum of enzymes in it, it also helps to remove that to player of dead skin that gives us the dull skintone that we all constantly whine about! These masks are not only an inexpensive way to treat your skin, but its effective. And, FRESH is the way to go!

Most of these recipes that you don't use immediatley, require refrigertion since they do not contain preservatives. Typically, their shelf life is approximately 1 week.

**Yogurt Antioxident, Anti-wrinkle Mask**
1.Combine 1 tsp fresh orange juice and 1tsp plain yogurt.
2. Apply mixture to your skin and leave it on for 10-15mins.
3. Rinse with warm water.

What u'll feel and see next is brighter, taut, fresh skin :)

**For Sensitive Skin**
1. Cleanse n Exfoliate in 1 step by mixing 1 tsp baking soda with 1 tsp plain yogurt.
2. Apply mixture and leave it for 2 mins, then gently massage into skin.
3. Rinse well with warm water.

This combination gently cleans pores,removes dead cells and softens dry, sensitive skin without irritation.

To gently balance n tone, apply rose water (available at tekka's Jothistore) with a cotton ball.

If u can get your hands on some avocados (from ntuc n cold storage), mashed the pulp, chill, massage into skin and leave it on for abt 10mins. Remove mask with a soft cotton cloth.
Avocados are simply magical for the skin. N it definitely helps that its a premier source of Vitamin E and natural oils. The Perfect moisturizer!

Please avoid the above tips if you're allergic to any of the stated products.

PART II

Saw this "Strawberry Facial Mask " recipe online.. wah.. sounds so yummy delicious leh.. i wonder if if i cannot finish the mask can i have it for dessert.. ;-p

** Strawberry Facial Mask **

adapted to be milk free from Janice Cox’s Natural Beauty for All Seasons

In her recipe preamble she states:[strawberries] make an excellent skin-softening facial mask. A member of the rose family, strawberries contain salicyclic acid, which rids the skin of dead cells, allowing it to absorb moisture more efficiently. Strawberries also have a mild bleaching effect on the skin and help heal blemishes.

1. For a single facial mask, thaw one whole frozen strawberry in a small cup in the microwave. Frozen strawberries are good to use for this recipe because they let off alot of juice when thawed.

2. Mash up the slightly warm strawberry to a pulp and stir in 1-2 Tbs of cornstarch to form a smooth paste. (can i use double cream instead?? then it will became ice-cream lor!)

3. Slather the paste on to your face and neck and allow to dry, 15 - 20 minutes.

4. Rinse off with warm water.

-- vain gal -- Jun.21.07