A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #22: Homemade Face-Lifting Mask

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Egg white and lemon: excellent in a meringue, even better on your face!

Eggs and lemons are two of nature’s super foods, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and protein (in the egg). But both are also excellent sources for natural skincare.

If you’ve been following along so far, you already know that lemon can brighten and lighten your skin, dissolving dark spots and even freckles. But eggs are equally excellent ingredients for glowing skin!

The proteins in eggs can help to heal, rebuild, and renew your skin. They are naturally astringent, which make them a great choice for those with oily skin, and their drawing powers help to remove and clear away blackheads.

You can leave this mask on for up to 15 minutes. You should feel it tightening as it dries. That’s how you know it’s working! Take some time to relax and renew while the mask does its work. You’ll feel and see the difference in no time!

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Stuff to Know:

• Spot test any products or ingredients before using any homemade products on your face, head, or body, especially if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation and/or allergies.
• Use this mask right after you make it. Do not store it or save it for later.

Egg White & Lemon Mask to Firm, Lift, and Tighten the Skin

Ingredients:

• 1egg white
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Steps to Make:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients.

To Use:

1. Remove all makeup first.
2. Using your fingers or a gentle makeup brush, apply the mixture in a thin layer to your entire face and neck.
3. Spread the mixture evenly across your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Avoid the delicate eye area.
4. Leave on for 5-15 minutes.
5. Rinse well with temperate water.
6. Pat your face dry. Do not rub.

Do you use eggs or lemons in your skin care routine?

A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #10: Yogurt & Honey Mask to Reduce Redness and Irritation

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Yogurt and honey make a delicious combo, especially when paired with granola. But they also make a fantastic combination for your face, especially for skin that easily reddens or chaps!

When winter’s winds kick in, skin can easily become chapped, red, and irritated. Add temperature-controlled environments to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for upset skin. And depending where you live, summertime temps can lead to red, dry skin that irritates easily.

Yogurt and honey can soothe and renew your skin, restoring its natural balance and beauty! Yogurt softens and balances the skin; raw honey moisturizes while removing irritating bacteria.

You can leave this mask on for up to 15 minutes. Take some time to relax and renew while it does its work. You’ll feel and see the difference in no time!

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Stuff to Know:

• Spot test any products or ingredients before using any homemade products on your face, head, or body, especially if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation and/or allergies.
• Store this mask in the refrigerator!
• It’s best to make and use this mask right away. However, if stored in the fridge, it can be used within 3 days.

For a container, I re-used a medium-sized yogurt container. A jam jar or something similar would work just as well!

Yogurt & Honey Mask to Reduce Redness and Irritation

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. raw honey

Steps to Make:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients.
2. To increase the amount you’re making, simply keep the ratios the same.
3. Transfer to your container.

To Use:

1. Remove all makeup first.
2. Spread a small amount of the mixture between your hands.
3. Apply in an even layer to your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Avoid the delicate eye area.
4. Continue to layer the mask until it is all used up.
5. Leave on for 5-15 minutes.
6. Rinse well with temperate water.
7. Pat your face dry. Do not rub.

 

Do you use food products in your beauty routine?

What’s your favorite go-to beauty aid?

A Year of Natural Health & Beauty Tip #9: Use Lemon to Fade Skin Discolorations

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It’s no secret that I love to make my own face scrubs. They’re easy to make! They don’t contain any ingredients you don’t want (chemicals, preservatives). And they can be tossed together with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen ~ but whose skin-beautifying benefits you might not know.

Today’s tip is a great example: lemon juice can actually fade skin discolorations! Lemon is a mild bleaching agent, which can help to reduce and even eliminate freckles and blotchy, brown discolorations (sometimes called “age spots” or “liver spots”).

Adding sugar to lemon juice speeds exfoliation, getting rid of that top layer of dead skin cells to reveal the glowing, fresh skin beneath. Be sure to use real cane sugar if you want the exfoliation ~ regular white sugar or brown sugar, but not sugar replacers like agave or stevia ~ because the cane sugar produces glycolic acids, which are natural exfoliants.

Lemon and sugar face scrub for skin discolorations

Stuff to Know:

• If your skin is highly sensitive, dilute the lemon juice with water by a 1:1 ratio.
• If your skin is extremely dry, add a tsp. of coconut oil to the mix.
• Spot test any products or ingredients before using any homemade products on your face, head, or body, especially if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation and/or allergies.
• In general, each of the homemade products should be stored in a cool, dark, dry spot for 3-4 weeks.
• Hyperpigmentation can be the result of underlying health issues or reactions to certain medications or birth control. If you have concerns about your skin discoloration, please see a dermatologist.

For a container, I used a small plastic jar from my craft box. A used jam jar, plastic yogurt cup, or something similar would work just as well!

Lemon & Sugar Face Scrub for Skin Discolorations

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. sugar (use white or brown cane sugar or coconut/palm sugar)
• fresh juice from 1/2 a lemon
• 1 tsp. raw coconut oil (optional)

Steps to Make:

1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
2. To increase the amount you’re making, simply keep the ratios the same.
3. Transfer to your container.

To Use:

1. Remove all makeup first.
2. Remove a small amount, about the size of a quarter, and spread between your hands.
3. Apply in small, circular movements to your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin for one minute. Avoid the delicate eye area.
4. Rinse well with temperate water.
5. Pat your face dry. Do not rub.

Do you use lemons in your beauty routine?

What’s your most-wished-for beauty aid?