Thorough cleansing is the first and most important step in any skin care program. Deep cleansing is recommended twice a day, in the morning and at night. This assures removal of surface impurities, rests of makeup and excessive oiliness. Ideal cleansing is completed by application of a toner or refreshing lotion. This kind of products prepares the skin for the use of moisturizers and lubricants.
The last basic step is to apply a good moisturizer, which will keep your skin soft, and protect it from the aggressive environmental assaults that it's exposed every day. Be sure to clean your face thoroughly before going to bed at night and apply a good night time moisturizer. Try some of these great treatments below to speedup healing and clear up your skin in no time.
Facial Scrub
• 1 small bar baby soap, grated
• 2 c. oatmeal, blended into powder
• 1 small pkg. blanched almonds, blended with the oatmeal
Mix these items. Put in tightly sealed jar. Use 1 tsp to scrub face or 2-3 Tbsp in bath.
Apple Cider Acne Treatment
Make a face pack of bran plus baking soda and water. Mix into a paste, and apply to the face, leaving on for 15 minutes. Rinse with solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 8 parts water.
Strawberries and Cream Astringent (for oily or blemished skin)
• 1 handful strawberries
• 1 heaping T. heavy cream
Mash strawberries by hand or in a blender. Add heavy cream and mix well. Spread thickly on face and neck (a shaving brush is handy for this) and let your skin benefit for 10 minutes. Tissue off, then splash face and neck with cool water.
Plum Mask (for blemished, oily skin)
• 6 plums
• 1 tsp. almond oil
Boil the plums; cool. Mash plums with almond oil.
Sage Astringent
• 4 Tbsp dried sage
• 4 Tbsp vodka
• 1/4 tsp borax
• 3 Tbsp witch hazel
• 10 drops glycerin or honey
Steep the sage in vodka for 2 weeks then strain. Dissolve borax in witch hazel, stir in the sage vodka and glycerin. Pour into bottle with a tight cap. Shake before each use.
