Beach Bum Beauty

MIRROR, MIRROR on the WALL....YIKES!
I didn't like what I was seeing. Wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin, blemishes. Gravity and time are my worst enemy. I needed to hold back the hands of time but anti-aging creams can be expensive.
I have discovered that I don't need to run out and buy expensive skin care products. I started preparing my own organic skin care treatments.
Natural skin care recipes have amazing rejuvenating capabilities.For instance Honey has been used throughout the centuries to keep the skin subtle and young looking.

Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores.
Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Use once a week.
I put a headband on so my hair is kept out of the sticky honey.

Many natural oils are the most popular moisturizers.

Moisturizing Oils:
Olive Oil
Soybean Oil
Sesame Oil
Coconut Oil
Castor Oil
Almond Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Lightly apply to warm, moist skin daily

--1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded
--Juice from 1 lime
--2 tablespoons almond or olive oil

Combine ingredients in food processor until very smooth.
Use as a deep moisturizing treatment.
Apply for at least 30 minutes and up to several hours.
Rinse well with warm water.
Refrigerate unused mixture for up to 3 days.

Over time your skin's ability to repair itself diminishes. WHY?

>our metabolism slows and circulation becomes sluggish.
>aging slows down the ability of the skin to heal itself
>too much sun
>poor diet
>smoking
>stress
>excessive alcohol
>environmental pollutants
>lack of exercise

Natural anti-aging treatments and routines can encourage the rejuvenation process.
Combat the causes of aging with a few simple strategies.
Start with some natural skin care recipes.
Your new regimen to dramatically improving your appearance.

So..hold onto your pocket books and lets get started with the basics.

What do you need to focus on. "I see..."

*wrinkles
*tiny lines
*brown spots
*sagging
*broken capillaries
*all the above and more!

Make a mental list of your goals: "I want to..."

*take years off your age
*eliminate acne
*eliminate wrinkles
*tighten your face
*help my skin look healthy again!!

Once these areas are identified then a skin care routine can be customized to address these areas.

Develop a skin care routine that incorporates cleansing, scrub, toning and moisturizing.
Collect and experiment with natural skin recipes and determine which is best for you.

It's FUN and you don't have to do this alone. Share with your friends and family.
Organize a SPA day with friends.
The most conman items used for potential skin care ingredients include:
*oatmeal
*olive oil
*tea bags
*aspirin
*fruits
*dairy items
*sugar
*salt
*vinegar
*honey

You can even give your routine a SPA feel by fixing up a basket with all your skin care essentials. Include items such as a hand towel, face cloth, hair clips or tie backs, tweezers, your facial scrubs and moisturizers and more. Locate unique bottles or containers to fill with your skin care creations..
You will look and feel sensational!

--1/4 cup cooked oatmeal
--2 tablespoons of honey
--1 tablespoon aloe vera gel expressed from one large leaf
--Mix well

Use as a deep moisturizing treatment for dry skin.
Apply for at least 30 minutes and up to several hours.
Rinse well with warm water.

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely ground coffee
Sprinkle of salt
1 teaspoon (or so) of freshly squeezed lemon, orange or lime

Stir briefly to moisten all ingredients. Use the scrub daily by massaging into the skin in a gentle upwards circular sweeping motion. Rinse well with warm water.
Recipe thanks to :
Sue @THE SKIN CARE RESOURCE CENTER

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