BEAUTY
NATURAL BEAUTY TIPS By Wema Kajo Beauty is God-given, but the responsibility of maintaining what we are endowed with falls to us. Our skin gets damaged with age, stress and exposure to environmental pollution. Sun rays can wreak havoc on our skin, especially as the depleting Ozone layer increases the number of harmful UV rays that directly penetrate it. As a result, we face numerous skin problems such as premature aging, black spots, redness and blotches which make us look older than we actually are. It therefore becomes important to take care of our skin to keep it healthy and radiant. Natural ingredients are often inexpensive, can be easily prepared and applied, and have few negative side effects. Following are some natural beauty recipes which you can make and use at home.
NATURAL SKIN CARE CLEANSER RECIPES Kiwi Facial Cleansing Cream
This natural cleansing cream can be used regularly without side effects. This mixture will deep clean the skin down to the pores, removing dirt and trapped bacteria to leave the skin soft and supple. * Pulp from 1 peeled kiwi * 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt * 1 tablespoon of almond oil * 1 tablespoon of honey * 1 teaspoon of finely grounded almonds
Procedure: Put the kiwi pulp in a food processor. Then add yogurt, almond oil, grounded almond and honey and
blend well until a thick cream. (Hint: You can mix by hand if you do not have a food processor.) Apply the paste to your face and neck by gently rubbing it in circular motion, then wash your face with cool water. Your skin will immediately show improvement, but for best results use once or twice daily. Store face wash mixture in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Buttermilk and Fennel Seeds Cleanser for Oily Skin This is a useful recipe for oily skin, as it helps reduce oil secretion as well as deep cleanses. * ½ cup of buttermilk * 2 tablespoons of crushed fennel seeds
Procedure: Heat the buttermilk on a double boiler and add crushed fennel seeds. Let it boil for 30 minutes, and then remove the mixture from heat and let it sit for another 2 hours. Apply to face and neck in a circular motion and rinse off with cool water. Your skin will immediately show improvement, but for best results use once or twice daily. Store the face wash mixture in the freezer for up to two weeks.
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Dar Life I JULY 2021
