How You Can Use Your Kitchen to Develop an All Natural Skin Care
Regimen.
Today when we want to try out a skin care product, we
immediately think of 'which one will I buy'. It wasn't that long
ago when the only option available was to make your own skin
care treatments. Of course there are many excellent commercial
skin care products who have thousands of adoring customers. If
you wanted something different, something more holistic or even
organic, there are companies who produce these items as well.
What if you wanted to go an even more all natural route and
create your own skin care regimen at home?
Well, obviously, to do that you would need to manufacture all
the skin care products yourself. A typical skin care regimen
consists of first exfoliating your skin, followed by a nice
cleanser. Next, applying a toner helps really condition and
clean the skin. Lastly, a good moisturizer helps leave the skin
smooth and silky. So, knowing that, all one needs to do is find
recipes for each of these steps in the process. Note: If you
prefer an organic option, make sure all the produce in the
following recipes is organic.
Home Made Lemon Exfoliator: Take one lemon and cut in
half and juice it. Save the lemon halves to rub on your elbows,
knees and bottoms of your heels (anywhere you have thick skin).
Combine the lemon juice with 1/2 to 2/3 cups of granulated
sugar. Take this mixture and rub it all over your body while
standing in the tub or shower. Once you have completely rubbed
the paste all over your skin (take care on your face and avoid
using it near your eyes), rinse your body.
Home Made Facial Cleanser: Take 1 cup of roll oats or
oatmeal and add it to a blender. Process it for a few seconds to
soften the flakes. Do not process it to a powder. In a bowl, add
the processed oats and 1 tablespoon of granulated salt or sugar.
To this mixture, add 1/4 cup of farina. To use it, splash your
face with lukewarm water. With your wet fingers, take the
mixture from the bowl and rub it on your skin. Take care not to
stretch the skin and remember to be gentle. Rinse with splashes
of lukewarm water. Do not use every day.
Home Made Apple Toner: This is a very simple toner
recipe. Take 1 apple. You may want to experiment with different
varieties till you find the one that suits you best. Start with
perhaps a green apple, like a Granny Smith. Remove the core and
skin of the apple. Place the apple, chopped into quarters, into
a blender with 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Puree the mixture.
Gently spread the mixture all over your face and let it rest for
12 to 15 mins. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and gently pat
your skin dry.
Home Made Moisturizing Cream: Take a ripe avocado and
slice it in two lengthwise. Remove the pit and discard. Take
only half the avocado and place in a glass bowl. To that, add 1
to 1.5 tablespoons of wheat germ oil. Mix this well. Apply it to
your skin and let it set for 15 to 20 mins. Rinse it off with
lukewarm water.
Forget the pharmacy, you can make your own skin care regimen
with house hold items you may already have in your kitchen. If
you have problems with your skin such as sensitivity or allergic
reactions, make sure to test the recipes using a small area
first before applying to the rest of your skin. If you truly
have a serious skin condition you may need to consult with your
local or online dermatologist for advice and treatment.