2. When we think of facials and spas, we think of complex creams
Home with many chemicals and exotic ingredients. But actually the best
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Profile few facial masks recipes that I have found from various websites.
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For over-sunned faces: Grape Facial
Crush 1 c. green grapes to a pulp. Add 1 tsp. honey or 1 egg yolk.
Leave on damp skin for 15 min and then rinse.
For blemished skin: Oatmeal Tomato Mask
Blend 1 ripe tomato, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and 1 tbsp. instant oatmeal or
rolled oats. Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is staying on the
blemished areas. Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if
necessary. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes, then scrub off with a
clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
For wrinkles: Cucumber Cream
Blend ½ a cucumber (with skin) with 1 egg white, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise,
and ½ cup olive oil. Apply morning and evening, and gently wipe off
with tissues.
3. Home Remedies for Scars
Application of Aloe Vera gel to the fresh wounds prevents the formation of permanent scars.
The best method of scars treatment is the application of sandalwood paste with rose water. Apply paste
overnight and wash the face next morning. This is a good home remedy for scars.
Lemon juice is natural bleach and helps in lightening the scars and blemishes of the skin.
Make a decoction by adding 1 tsp. of Fenugreek (Methi) seeds boiled in 1 ltr. of water for a couple of
minutes and apply this on the face is an ideal prevention for formation of acne scars. This is a good home
remedy for scars.
Apply essential oil of lavender on the scars with a cotton ball twice a day.
The most effective home remedy for scars is application of honey several times a day. It will give a natural
glow to the skin and will remove all scars.
Apply cucumber juice to the scars and leave for 15 minutes and wash the face with cold water.
Prepare solution of 1 tablespoon of sour cream ( 0% fat for oily face), 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of
grind oatmeal and some drops of lemon juice. Apply this on face and leave for 10 minutes and rinse off. This
is one of the effective home remedies for acne scars.
Scars treatment - Massaging the area with coconut oil will lighten the old scar but its complete removal is
not possible.
Prepare a paste of sandalwood powder with black gram. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the
next day. This is one of the effective home remedies for scars.
4. Make a paste by mixing one-tablespoon fuller's earth, one-teaspoon limejuice and rosewater. Apply this
paste all over the face, massaging it gently. Leave it to dry and then apply again on the scars. Leave it for
5-10 minutes, then wash with cold water. This is one of the effective natural remedy for scars.
Application of olive oil is also beneficial in getting rid of any kind of scars.
Vitamin E is considered best for the healthy glowing skin. Application of vitamin E oil or capsule to the scar
will completely vanish the scar in few weeks. This is one of the useful scars cure.
Soak a cotton ball in blanched green tea and apply this on the scar. This is a good natural remedy for
scars.
Application of tea tree oil to the affected area will help in curing the acne scars
Take a few mint leaves and crush them. Tie these crushed leaves in piece of muslin cloth and extract juice.
Use it all over your face. It's a very good remedy acne scars..