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Tomato Blemish Remedy

1 tomato, ripe, chopped

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 T instant style oatmeal or old fashioned rolled oats

Blend all ingredients until just combined, in a paste. Apply to blemished skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay in place.  Leave in place 10 minutes.  Remove with damp washcloth, and rinse and tone.

GENTLE HONEY CLEANSER

 

This cleanser is simple and effective. The soap gently cleans, the glycerin prevents drying and the honey not only softens the skin, but its antimicrobial properties can help ward off breakouts. A touch of honey is all you need for healthy, glowing skin. 

 

Combine 1/4 cup honey
, 1 tablespoon liquid soap*, and 1/2 cup glycerin
in a small bowl until fully blended. Pour into a clean plastic bottle.  Pour onto clean face sponge or soft cloth and gently rub onto face, wash away with warm water and pat face dry. Enjoy fresh radiant skin.

 

*Any mild liquid soap will work, even Baby Shampoo, but do avoid dishwashing soaps. They are harsh and contain detergents.

 

{spa-licious saturday}

I Love the smell of this one!

COFFEE BODY SCRUB
2 cups of coarsely ground coffee
1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt
2-3 T massage oil

Mix all ingredients together. Take a hot shower to moisten your skin and open your pores. Using wide, circular motions, rub the coffee exfoliant onto your skin with strong, even pressure. Shower off, pat skin dry, and apply a thin layer of your favorite body lotion.

Quick Fix for Skin Redness

In the morning: Wash with a mild, soap-free cleanser; pat dry to avoid inflaming skin. Spot treat ruddy areas with a soothing 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream or a calming cream.

Throughout the day: Skip flare-up items like hot beverages, alcohol, and anything spicy--they release a chemical called histamine that can turn skin red.

1 hour before your event: Apply a

What To Eat To Look Better

Carrots

These root vegetables can grow up to be purple, blue, or yellow, but the conventional sticks that you find at the grocery store are replete with a bright-orange pigment called beta carotene. This pigment performs a plethora of important functions in your body, and one of those might be to prevent skin cancer. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that people with the highest intakes of carotenoids were six times less likely to develop skin cancer than those with the lowest intakes. Plus, those orange pigments have a tendency to deposit themselves directly into your epidermis, giving you a brighter