DIY Facial Moisturizer

 

1. Stir together one half mashed banana, two tablespoons yogurt, and one tablespoon honey.
2. Spread the mixture evenly over your face.
3. Allow to sit for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse off with cool water.

 MAKEUP REMOVER

1.All you need to create your very own makeup remover is:

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2. Aloe Vera Water (most drugstores, heath or grocery stores will carry aloe vera water. If you can't find it, though, filtered water will work just fine!)
3. A re-sealable bottle (you'll need to shake up your mixture in this)
4. A few gentle cotton pads (for application) 

• Aloe Vera water comes from the Aloe Vera plant, which is used in herbal medicine for its soothing abilities. It is a cooling agent that helps calm the skin and it contains a plethora of amino acids and vitamins. Since it's made up of 95% water, you can be sure that it is extraordinarily hydrating and refreshing for your face.
• Do not be afraid of the olive oil! If the idea of putting olive oil on your face has you uneasy, relax; extra virgin olive oil actually closely resembles your skin's natural oil production, which means that it won't clog your pores or dry your skin out, but rather will keep it extra soft and clear it of any impurities.

STEP 1: Pour less than ½ cup of  Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a bottle of aloe vera water (make sure the container has a sealable cap for Step 2 to work). A little goes a long way with Extra Virgin Olive Oil because it's highly potent, so you'll only need a small amount.
STEP 2: You'll notice that the oil will float above the water. This is because oil is hydrophobic, which literally means "water-fearing." So before applying, you'll need to really shake the mixture up and use it right away before the oil and water separate again.
STEP 3: After thoroughly shaking the mixture, soak one of your cotton pads with it and gently press it over one of your eyes.
STEP 4: Repeat Step 3 until your eyes are completely clean, and then continue the same process all over your face.

2. Eye Makeup Remover

3/4 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoon baby shampoo (tearless)
1/2 teaspoon baby oil

Mix ingredients together slowly. Pour into desired bottle and enjoy.

"How to we get rid of blackheads and whiteheads"

 

Maintaining a clear and beautiful skin, takes time, consistency and effort. Dermatologist may recommend lots of products, but some of them can be expensive and may actually take a long time to work. You can, however, incorporate some home remedies for blackheads and whiteheads into your daily beauty regimen and in a few weeks, you will experience a drastic reduction or even total elimination of the problem.

● Toothpaste – Toothpaste is an effective blackhead and whitehead remover. Apply a thin paste to your infected areas and let it sit on your face for at least 25 minutes. You will probably feel a burning sensation when you apply the toothpaste, but this is normal and will pass. Once you remove the toothpaste, the top of your blackheads and whiteheads will disappear, but you still need to thoroughly wash your face to remove the buildup underneath. Repeat this home remedy every other day for two weeks.

● Tomato – Tomatoes have natural antiseptic properties that dry up whiteheads and blackheads. Peel and mash a small tomato. Apply the tomato pulp to your blackheads and whiteheads before going to bed. Leave the tomato pulp on your face while you sleep and then wash your face in warm water in the morning.

● Lemon -Wash your face in warm water. Then, squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl. Add in a pinch of salt and stir the mixture. Apply the mixture to your blackheads and whiteheads. Leave the mixture on for approximately 20 minutes and then wash your face with warm water again.

● Lime – You can also use equal parts of lime juice and cinnamon powder and apply this mixture to blackheads. Leave it on overnight and rinse it off in the morning

● Cornstarch – Mix about a three-to-one cornstarch to vinegar ratio into a paste. Apply it to your problem areas and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the paste with warm water and a washcloth.

● Yogurt - Mix three tablespoons of plain yogurt with two tablespoons of oatmeal. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply it to the effective area of the face. Let the mixture sit for five to seven minutes then rinse off with cold water.

● Almond or oatmeal – Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with just enough rose water to make a spreadable paste. Apply it to your problem areas with your fingertips first and then apply it to the rest of your face. Let it set for about 15 minutes and then rinse your face with cold water.

● Rice – Soak rice in milk for 5 hours and then grind this in a blender until it is paste-like in consistency. Use the paste as a scrub on affected areas of the body.

● Potatoes – Grate raw potatoes and then rub the area with the mixture. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

● Fenugreek leaves – Crush some fenugreek leaves and mix with water to form a paste. Put this on the face for 15 minutes and then remove it. Do this every night to keep your face free of blackheads.

● Coriander leaves – Mix some coriander leaves and a little turmeric powder with water and form a paste. Use this as a mask to eliminate blackheads.

● Oatmeal -Grind oatmeal into a powder in a blender and then add some rose water. Use this on affected areas for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

● Baking soda – Prepare a mixture of equal parts of baking soda and water and rub it onto your face or other body areas prone to blackheads. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.

● Honey is also good for removing blackheads. Spread honey on the affected area and remove it after 15 minutes.

Remember – Be gentle to your skin. Never pinch, scrape, poke, press, or squeeze too hard!