Simple Oatmeal and Lemon Juice Mask for Blemished Skin

If you are fighting with rough, troubled skin with blemishes this is the mask for you.  It is a quick and simple oatmeal and lemon juice face mask that helps reduce the appearance of culprit dark spots and slough off dry, unwanted skin.

Exfoliating Pumpkin Scrub

Get your skin glowing and ready for your fall and winter festivities with one of nature's more beneficial vegetables--the pumpkin.  Pumpkins make an excellent exfoliating face mask for all skin types: oily, normal-oily, or dry skin.  It soothes, moisturizes, and nourishes your skin.  So, if you are looking for a way to reuse and recycle your carved pumpkins from Halloween, or the leftovers from making your famous pies, then look no further!

Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne

Over the past years a lot of advancements have been made in facial skin care arena.  When you walk into a beauty store you are bombarded with all sorts of acne washes and creams.

Each one of these acne solutions, creams, washes, and or sets claims to combat your acne within a certain time frame and promise drastic results.  While these creams and washes may work great for a lot of people, there are a lot of people who cannot buy these acne products because they are either too expensive, or they they just don't work with your skin.

Simple Honey & Rolled Oats Face Mask

This is one of my favorite homemade facials to make because I always have some rolled oats (uncooked) that have already been through the processor in a jar ready to be mixed with the next ingredient.

Chocolate Face Mask

The first thought that came to mind when I heard about the chocolate face mask had everything to do with images of acne popping up all over my face.  I mean, we have been thoroughly led to believe that chocolate (oh, that delicious stuff of my dreams) equates acne.  Some of us experienced chocoholics have even been through, what we believe, was a chocolate induced acne attack on our faces.

Apple & Honey Face Mask for Clear Skin

If you are suffering from tired looking, fatigue and stressed out skin then this apple & honey face mask is the one for you!  Give yourself a facial (and mental) uplift by applying this nourishing and protecting apple and honey face mask.

The apple contains vitamins A, B, and C and which your skin will absorb, contains antioxidant properties, and helps relieve damage from the sun.  In fact, apples have been used in many skincare remedies for sunburns due to these properties.  

Apples also contain glycolic acide which helps exfoliate and clear your pores.

Honey is antibacterial and has antioxidant and hygroscopic properties.  All that means is that honey will help get rid of topical bacteria and help retain moisture.  And, antioxidants are substances that help protect your skin from free radicals in the environment (chemicals in the air, etc.)

Tip of the Day! Tomatoes for Reduced Pores, Acne

Did you know that tomatoes are an astringent?  Which means, if you apply tomatoes on your face, your pores should start to look noticeably smaller after a few uses.  It's tough to find the right product for your face from stores, and before trying all those chemicals, give the natural ones in your home a try first.  You will save yourself a ton of money experimenting on finding the right product.

Honey & Cinnamon Mask for Acne

Acne can be caused by bacteria that lives on your skin.  It clogs your sebaceous glands which are glands that produce sebum which is an oil that is necessary for the lubrication and pH level of your skin.

Honey is a natural antibacterial, and when applied topically can help cure acne.  Cinnamon has microbial properties that can help stop the growth of bacteria and fungi.  Please make sure you're not allergic to any of these ingredients before trying them.

Coconut Oil & Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne

Our skin's pores contain oil glands called sebaceous glands.  These produce an oil called sebum which lubricates and protects our skin from bacteria and also helps regulate the skin's pH level (acidity).  Sebum contains these medium-chain fatty acids in the form of triglycerides.  Coconut oil is nature's best source of these medium-chain fatty acids thus helping our skin with its own processes.

The presence of bacteria on our skins turn the triglycerides into microbial fatty acids on thus protecting the skin from infection making it great for the prevention and curing of acne.

Combine the healing properties of coconut oil with the exfoliating properties of oatmeal and you are left with a face mask that will rid your face of dead skin cells (exfoliate) and and help cure your acne for good!

Carrot Face Mask for Oily Skin

Not only are carrots good for your eyes, they are also great for your skin!  Carrots are high in Vitamin A and beta-carotene.  Beta-carotene is a product that comes from plants that the body eventually converts into Vitamin A.  Beta-carotenes are also high in anti-oxidants and acts as an immune booster when taken internally.  When applied topically these vitamins and minerals help to fight against sun damage which is the number one cause of wrinkles.

Healing Beer Bath

Beer is not just for drinking!  This tasty liquid is also great for your skin and hair.  The miracle ingredient in beer is hops.  Use this healing beer bath to draw out your impurities, clean out your pores, and help you relax.

Hops helps to exfoliate the skin by getting rid of the dead cells in the upper layer.   The yeast in the beer contains B vitamins which help purify and renew your skin while keeping moisture in.  Also, beer yeast helps aid in getting rid of acne causing bacteria while helping with the elasticity of your skin.  The warm water of this healing bath motivates your pores to open and stimulates your circulatory system.

Ingredients:

2 cups of beer (any kind will do)
1 warm bath

Directions:

Draw a warm bath and add the 2 cups of beer.  Relax in your bath. :)

Beer spas have become a trend in Europe.  Hopefully it catches on soon here in the US!

Enjoy!
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Face Mask for Blemished Skin

There are many products out there that claim to cure and treat blemish skin--and some do--while others fail to deliver their claimed results.


So, what exactly is blemished skin? 

Skin blemishes are commonly known as spots or discolorations on your skin.  They are commonly formed by whiteheads/blackheads and acne on your face and are usually a result of improper care such as picking and scratching.  Acne is caused by your pores getting clogged by your natural oils and then infected with bacteria which gets worse with these habits.  Other causes are external such as pollution, which is why it is so important to wash your face at least twice a day: once when you get up in the morning and once before going to bed at night.

Quick Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne

Spring is here, and it is time to start clearing up your the skin you've been hiding under all that makeup!

A lot of people have been turning to homemade acne treatments lately.  It may be because the price of other cures are steep and the economy isn't doing so great right now, or it could be because of the recent shift towards adapting to a more "green" lifestyle.

Whatever the reason may be, it is a problem that has an easy quick to make, homemade solution.  Oatmeal masks are an easy, inexpensive way acne treatment/homemade solution.

Rolled Oats & Bananas Face Mask

Here's a quick and easy way to freshen up for the weekend!  Kick off those work shoes and get to relaxing!

This is a really simple, easy, and all natural banana and oatmeal scrub. You will need four easy to find kitchen items for this scrub and then you are ready to start mixing!

Turmeric Healing Bath

Turmeric is more commonly known for its use in Indian and Pakistani curries.  The spice also has many healing properties as well which include anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.  This is where the healing bath comes in!  If you’ve had a long day and your muscles and joints are achy, you can indulge yourself in a quick home made bath that will help soothe your aching joints.  (Also, if you’re suffering from acne, turmeric helps to unclog pores and remove scars and pigmentation).